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The Belleville Area Council for
the Arts is presenting the third
annual Community Art Show from
noon until 8 p.m. Aug. 10 and from
10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church, 409
West Columbia inBelleville.
There is no admission charge for
the show and artists fromanymedi-
um and of any age are welcome to
submit works. There is a $10 entry
fee and the top three winners in all
three age categories (6-12 13-17 and
18 and older) will receive prizes of
$300, $200 and $100 respectively.
Theworkwill be judged profession-
ally and artists can sell the entries
during the exhibit. There will also
be a viewers' choice award present-
ed to one of the artists.
A food court will also be avail-
able all day, both days of the event.
Entry forms and information are
available at www.bellevil-
leartscouncil.org. For more infor-
mation, contact Kay Atkins, (734)
697-9376.
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June 21, 2012
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
JUNE 4, 2012
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 LeRoy D. Burcroff.
Present:
LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth,
Eva Webb.
Excused:
John Barden.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
12-163 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held May 29, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Webb.
Motion Carried
.
3A.
No Action Taken by Council.
12-164 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to authorize the mayor and clerk to execute the settle-
ment documents recommended by the City Attorney and to receive the funds for the City.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-165 4B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to extend the medical marijuana moratorium for six months -
December 3, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Choate to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff,
Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-166 5A.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a resolution to ratify NFIP enrollment actions and
documents signed by the Building & Safety Director for NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) enrollment.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-167 5B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution to
grant authorization for the mayor and clerk to enter into City of Wayne Firing Range Agreement as
presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-168 5C.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Crova to authorize disposal of City-owned vehicles under the
guidelines of the City of Romulus Obsolete, Worn or Surplus Property Policy through Martin's Towing and Sales
with a disposal fee of $50.00 per vehicle.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-169 6A1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to introduce ordinance amendment to Chapter 20, Section
20-25, False Information to Police Officer.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-170 6A2.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to introduce ordinance amendment Chapter 20, Section
20-227, Discharge of Firearms.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-171 6A3.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to introduce ordinance amendment Chapter 20, Section
20-266, Parental Duties and Responsibilities.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-172 6A4.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Crova to introduce ordinance amendment Chapter 35, Article II,
Section 35-16 to 35-24, adoption of State of Michigan "Super Drunk" Driving Offense.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-173 6A5.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the warranty deed for right-of-way of
property located at 27481 Beverly Road.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-174 6B1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a thirty-minute study session to discuss 1st - 3rd
Quarter Investments on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-175 10.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Crova to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Joyce Tagg.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe Wadsworth, Webb.
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 of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on June 4, 2012.
Publish: June 21, 2012
CITY OF WAYNE
PUBLIC NOTICE
LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD
AUGUST 7, 2012
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, in the City of Wayne.
Persons who wish to vote in this election must be registered to vote by July 9, 2012 and
possess the following qualifications:
* Citizen of the United States
* Michigan resident for 30 days prior to August 7
* Eighteen (18) years of age on or before August 7
Voter registration application can also be made at an office of the following agencies:
Secretary of State
Department of Social Services
Department of Mental Health
Department of Public Health
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
City of Wayne electors who have moved to a new address within Wayne should notify the
City Clerk's Office.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish:
June 21, 2012
City Clerk
CITY OF ROMULUS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
IFP 11/12-23
PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES - ONE YEAR CONTRACT
Opening July 11, 2012
(1)
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the services indicated
above.
(2)
Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit proposals
must use the forms provided by the City
.
IFP forms and specifications may be obtained by visiting the MITN system, http://www.mitn.info.
(3)
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later than
2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 11, 2012. At approximately 2:15, local time all timely received proposals are to
be publicly opened and read.
ENVELOPES MUST BE ADDRESSED:
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
IFP 11/12-23 - PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES - ONE YEAR CONTRACT
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(4)
The City reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive technicalities.
(5)
For additional information contact Lynn A. Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Agent, by calling (734)
955-4568 or by emailing lconway@ci.romulus.mi.us
Publish: Thursday, June 21, 2012
B
ELLEVILLE
- R
OMULUS
Schools propose
balanced budget
The Van Buren Public Schools
Board of Education has reached a
contract agreement with one of the
largest unions serving the district
and is now poised to adopt a bal-
ancedbudget for the 2012-13 year.
The proposed budget will be
discussed at a public hearing at
6:30 p.m. June 25 in the administra-
tion buildings. If adopted, as it is
proposed, the budget would fund
the current deficit, satisfying the
state deficit elimination plan and
leave at positive fund balance of
$226,602. The proposed budget
includes staff layoffs and deep cuts
to the current staff and services
which have left the district $2 mil-
lion over the budget revenue.
Revenue for 2012-13 is projected at
$45,717,411 and expenditures in
the newbudget are $45,267,560.
The figures include a reduced
salary for the school board mem-
bers and an enrollment decrease of
98 students, with a total student
population of 5,249. The budget
was compiled including a reduc-
tion of $48 per student in state
funding and the retirements of
eight teachers. Other factors
included were salary increases as
dictated by the union agreements,
an increase in taxes, retirement
expenses and health insurance
cost changes.
The board members ratified a
one-year contract with the Van
Buren Education Association
which represents the teachers ear-
lier thismonth.
The contract provided the
change in health care fees includ-
ed in the budget and added eight
days to the schools schedule while
also allowing for 14 furlough days.
The new agreement provided $3.9
million in concessions from the
union which was instrumental in
the deficit eliminationplan.
Superintendent of Schools
Michael Van Tassel sent a written
statement noting, “Our teachers
have agreed to some major finan-
cial concessions. Our teachers in
Van Buren Public Schools made
the choice to dowhat is best for stu-
dents and put the needs of this dis-
trict above their own. With somuch
criticism leveled at education and
teachers in particular, it is most
gratifying to know that this group of
selfless educators is part of our
schools and community.”
Detroit Radiator Corp. will host an
American Trucker AppreciationDay from8
a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23 in Romulus at 15385
Pine.
The custom semi-truck show will have
trucks fromacross theUSAondisplay.
This free event is open to people of all
ages. Plant facility tours will take place
throughout the day to demonstrate how
heavy duty truck radiators are manufac-
tured.
There will be free games and activities
for kids, with a variety of food vendors on
site and livemusic.
Dr.Cool, the newest creation of Outcast
Kustoms that recently debuted on
Discovery's Velocity Channel, will be show-
cased along with the FedEx NASCAR rac-
ing car.
Formore information, call (734) 284-9070.
Truckers ‘appreciated’ Saturday
Arts council planning event
Fond farewell
Pastor Steve Adams, who is leaving Romulus Wesleyan Church to pursue his calling as the founder of
Poured Out, a nonprofit organization that works to provide drinking water to people throughout the world,
was honored with a special city resolution approved by the Romulus City Council last week. The resolu-
tion was presented to Adams during a church picnic on Sunday. On hand were Emery Long (left) of the
Zoning Board of Appeals, Councilwoman Celeste Roscoe, Councilwoman Eva Webb, City Clerk Ellen
Craig-Bragg, Mayor Pro-Tem LeRoy Burcroff, Adams, Treasurer Stacy Paige, Pastor Arthur Willis of
Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church and the Romulus Ministerial Alliance, Judge Brian A. Oakley and
Pastor Clarence Love of Transforming Church of Detroit.
Photo by Dave Gorgon