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Former Inkster City Councilman
Michael Greene was found guilty of unau-
thorized access to a computer during a
bench trial in Wayne County Circuit Court
earlier thismonth.
Circuit Circuit Judge Michael Hathaway
found Greene, 53, not guilty of charges of
misconduct in office, obstruction of justice
and use of a computer to commit a crime.
The charges stemmed fromGreene's tenure
as a court officer in the 22nd District Court
in 2010 during a lawsuit filed by a police
officer against the city.
Prosecutors claimed that during the
trial Greene accessed the Inkster city attor-
ney's e-mail account and printed a defense
strategy memorandum which was subse-
quently shared with the plaintiff in the law-
suit by his fellowcourt officerRonaldWade.
All charges against Greene were dis-
missed in circuit court in 2011 but prosecu-
tors appealed that decision. Based on testi-
mony during the appeals hearings from for-
mer 22nd District Court Judge Sylvia
James, the charges were reinstated against
Greene. James testified that Greene told
her he used the city attorney's computer
and printed the memo which he then sup-
plied toWadewho gave it to the plaintiff, Lt.
KevinSmith.
Smith's attorney said at the time that he
refused to even read the document and that
it was never a factor in his pleadings before
the court in the case.
A forensic examination of Greene's com-
puter showed the person using themachine
logged on using his name and accessed the
city attorney's email account and printed
several documents.
Greene claimed that he was not in the
courtroom when the action took place but
had left to attend a veteran's group meeting
inGardenCity.
Greene's case had been listed on the
court docket for several months as a sched-
uled jury trial but the bench trial, in which
the judge is the sole decider of fact. Wade
was also charged with Greene as a co-
defendant. Wade entered a no-contest plea
to willful neglect of duty of a public office
and was sentenced to one-day, time served
in 2013. Both men were fired from their
posts as court officers by James when the
original chargeswere filed in 2010.
Greene served as an Inkster City
Councilman from 2007-2009 when he
resigned to help care for his wife who suf-
fers frommultiple sclerosis.
He will be sentenced on the single
charge of unlawful access to a computer on
July 11. The maximum sentence under the
law is 5 years inprison.
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May 22, 2014
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
May 5, 2014
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste
Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- Makowski.
Motion Carried
.
14-164 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the Romulus City Council held on April 28, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-Abdo, Barden, Choate,
Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-165 2B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 28, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. closed session, pending
labor matters.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-166 2C.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 28, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. study session, 2014-15 City
Budget.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-167 3A.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Wadsworth to approve PC 2014-005; D & G
Building, 11651 Hannan Rd, conditional rezoning of 6.24 acres from M-1, Light Industrial District,
to M-2 General Industrial District.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-168 3B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to approve PC-2014-006/007; H & R
Properties (Middlebelt/Hildebrandt Roads), special land use request for a gas staton and fast-food
drive-thru restaurant.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-169 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to grant a no-fee permit to the Romulus
Historical Society for their annual flea market at the Historical Park on Saturday, June 14, 2014
from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-170 4B.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to schedule a study session for Monday, May 12,
2014 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed City Fee Schedule. The meeting to be held in the Romulus
City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
5. Mayor's Report:
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff extended appreciation to those who helped with the
City's Clean Sweep. He announced that May 7th is the 44th anniversary of Romulus becoming
a city.
14-171 5A.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Crout to authorize the Department of Public Works
to dispose of fourteen (14) vehicles in accordance with the City's Property Disposal Policy
through Martin's Towing with a disposal fee of $50.00 per vehicle or $100.00 should the vehicle
need to be towed.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-172 5B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to introduce Budget Amendment 13/14-16 to
reallocate funds for the changes in health care coverage during the budget year.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Expense
101-1210-712.72-40 Mayor Health Insurance 31,640 2,300 33,940
101-2310-723.72-40 Finance Health Insurance 83,900 8,000 91,900
101-4130-741.72-40 Bldg & Grnds Health Ins. 7,100 10,100 17,200
Expense
101-2920-729.89-01 General Fund Contingencies 649,657 (20,400) 629,257
To re-allocate funds for the changes in health care coverage during the budget year.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-173 5C.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Wadsworth to introduce Budget Amendment 13/14-17
to use funds earmarked for the opening of Elmer Johnson Park.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Revenue
101-5110-511.69-60 Rec-Park Renovation/Restore 0 266,024 266,024
Expense
101-5110-751.74-77 Rec-Park Maintenance 0 133,000 133,000
Assigned Fund Balance
101-0000-304.10-02 Assigned for Park/Recreation 0 133,024 133,024
To use funds earmarked for the opening of Elmer Johnson Park.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
14-174 5D.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Crout to concur with the administration and author-
ize the mayor and clerk to enter into a professional services agreement for one-time restoration serv-
ices at Elmer Johnson's Park by Brickman Landscaping in an amount not to exceed $66,672.55.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-175 5E.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Crout to adopt a resolution authorizing the mayor
and clerk to enter into the Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wayne County for the 2014 Justice
Assistant Grant funding program award to the City of Romulus in the amount of $9,526.00.
Roll
Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-176 6A1.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading and final adop-
tion of Budget Amendment 13/14-15, Major Roads - introduced at the Council meeting of April 28,
2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-177 6A2.
Moved by Choate seconded by Wadsworth to introduce Amended Ordinance Chapter
36, Division 4, entitled Controlled Substances, Sections 36-269.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- Makowski.
Motion Carried.
6B. Treasurer's Report
7. Public Comment
Jan Lemmon, Chairperson - Cemetery Board of Trustees, commented that nine
people came to the cemetery for Clean Sweep. Also, Friday, May 9th Sacred Spaces Restoration
group will be at the cemetery to restore headstones.
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
10. Communication
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City
Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to
be a true copy of the minutes from the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on May 5,
2014.
Publish: May 22, 1014
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 13/14-22 TWO (2) ONE TON DUMP TRUCKS
ITB 13/14-21 TWELVE MONTH PRICING FOR BIO DIESEL (B-20)
& STANDARD DIESEL (1D 2D)
ITB 13/14-23 FENCE EXTENSION - ROMULUS MEMORIAL CEMETERY
ITB 13/14-24 ELECTED OFFICIALS PORTRAITS
Opening: June 2, 2014
(1) The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above
item/items and/or services.
(2) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid
must use the forms provided by the City
.
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN system @ http://www.mitn.info/.
(3) Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later than
2:30 P.M., Tuesday,
June 2, 2014
. At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received
bids are to be publicly opened and read.
RESPONSE ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE ITB NUMBER AND
NAME AND BE ADDRESSED:
ITB #___
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(4) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(5) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, by
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing lconway@ci.romulus.mi.us .
Please Publish: Thursday, May 22, 2014, The Eagle or The Associated Newpapers of Michigan
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids
at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014 for the following:
TRAIL SYSTEM SIGN FABRICATION & INSTALLATION
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name,
address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all propos-
als. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 5/22/2014
EC052214-0936 2.5 x 2.019
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: May 22, 2014
EC052214-0935 2.5 x 1.557
I
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ESTLAND
Candidate for superintendent chosen by board
Former court officer found guilty of computer crime
After interviews with five candi-
dates, members of the Wayne
Westland Community Schools
Board of Education have selected
Michele Harmala as the final can-
didate for the position of superin-
tendent of schools in the district.
Hermala, currently the associ-
ate superintendent for instruction-
al services and organizational
leadership in Farmington Public
Schools, will replace Dr. Greg
Baracy, who announced his retire-
ment last January. Baracy said he
will leave the district after 19 years
in July.
Harmala was the unanimous
choice of the boardmembers.
She is also a candidate for the
job of superintendent of the
Southfield School District where
she has made a site visit and
attended a second interview with
the boardmembers.
She is scheduled for the same
type of visit in theWayne -Westland
and another interview with the
board.
Hamala joined the Farmington
Public Schools in 2004 and has also
worked at Oakland Schools
Intermediate School District and
Huron Valley Schools. She has
experience teaching in special
education and has taught at both
middle school and college levels.
She earned her doctoral degree in
educational leadership and policy
studies atWayne StateUniversity.
In addition to Harmala, board
members interviewed a former
Superintendent of Mt. Clemens
Schools and founder of the Jalen
Rose Leadership Academy
Charles
Muncatchy,
Superintendent of the Xenia
Community School in Xenia, Ohio
Deborah Piotroski, James Larson-
Shidler,
Wayne-Westland
Community Schools deputy super-
intendent for administrative and
business services and the
Superintendent of the Beecher
Community School District Joshua
Talison.
New trash system gets OK
Westland City Council members have
approved the purchase of seven garbage
hauling trucks and 28,000 trash and recycling
cans for the newautomated collection system.
The automated system which uses only
one driver on the truck is currently being
used for the recycling program in the city by
Midwest Sanitation. With the move to the
automated trucks, the current rubbish con-
tractor, Republic Recycling, will no longer be
used.
Officials explained that currently the city
sanitation millage revenue is $800,000 a year
short of the actual refuse hauling costs. The
subsidy has been coming from the general
fund, something that MayorWilliamWild said
needed correcting.
The city will spend $1.7 million for the
trucks from the $8.9 million from the refi-
nancing of Taylor Towers. The sanitation
fund will repay the loan during the next
seven years at 2 percent interest, officials
said.
The city will also purchase gray 64 and 96-
gallon carts and the fuel for the trucks.
Midwest Sanitation will provide labor, insur-
ance and vehicle maintenance, according to
the newagreement.
The city will now provide each residence
with one cart and charge a fee for a second or
third receptacle. Wild said the new system
would benefit from the government discount
the city enjoys on purchasing trucks and fuel.
He estimated those savings at nearly $500,000.