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Gardens and corporations, including DTE, joined
Volunteers from several civic groups

in the planting efforts, which continued
FROM PAGE 1 until the official opening last Thursday
and which will go on through the summer.
dens and a walking trail along the various Volunteers are needed for a scheduled 9
plantings at the parking lot site behind the a.m. planting tomorrow (June 25) and
PARC facility on Main Street in Plymouth. Saturday at PARC. Volunteers will receive
There are more than 5,000 native a brief tour and orientation to rain gar-
Michigan plants along with butterfly and dens and native plants guided by an
hummingbird gardens already installed at expert, and then will play a key role work-
the site with plans to double that number ing to restore the Rouge River, Bertrand,
as soon as possible. The project was fund- who is also a landscape designer, advised.
ed by a $400,000 grant the Friends of the The project also needs volunteers to
Rouge organization received from the water the gardens during the summer
Michigan Department of Environment, months. Those who can commit at least
Great Lakes and Energy along with a sig- one regular four-hour block of time each
nificant donation from PARC supporters. week for the majority of the summer are
The parking lot, PARC officials agreed, asked to contact Bertrand at
was in dire need of repair prior to the mbertrand@therouge.org. The work, he
project. When Friends of the Rouge lead- said, will include moving hoses and set-
ers learned of plans to improve the lots, ting up lawn sprinklers at various gardens
they saw it, literally from their office win- about once an hour with about 30 minutes
dows in the PARC building, as an opportu- of downtime between sprinkler move-
nity to install the model rain gardens. ments. Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex Vice President Mark Malcolm, at podium, wel-
comes the crowd to the official rain gardens opening last week with support from
Michigan Environmental Quality Analyst Jack Cotrone, seated from left, State Rep. Matt
Kolezar, Plymouth Mayor Oliver Wolcott and Plymouth Township Supervisor Kurt Heise. At
far right is Marie McCormick, executive director of Friends of the Rouge. Photo by David Willett.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
Several of the various rain garden plantings have already taken root and begun to grow. ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Photo by David Willett
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS are generally prohibited.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
ON PROPOSED 2021-2022 BUDGET Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 28, 2021, at 6 o'clock pm., at 36540 Grant Street., Romulus,
Michigan and electronically through You Tube; link is at https://www.romulusk12.org/depart- Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
ments/business-finance. The Board of Education of Romulus Community School District will hold should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
a public hearing to consider the District's proposed 2021-2022 budget. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2021-2022 budget until after a public hearing. A als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
copy of the proposed 2021-2022 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is avail- ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
able for public inspection during normal business hours at 36540 Grant Street, Romulus, Michigan
(and/or online at: https://www.romulusk12.org/departments/business-finance.) Publish: 06/24/21 CN2246 - 062421 2.5 x 4.72
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support
the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed Special
Land Use request as provided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
Ursula Wester, Secretary, Romulus Community Schools
KAMILLIA BAGLEY GROUP CHILDCARE HOME SPECIAL LAND USE - Consider request for Special Land Use
approval for a Group Childcare Home as required in Section 11.02(B) and Section 6.02(E) for parcel no. 115-02-0053-000
(49090 Fifth Ave.). Property is located north of Geddes Road, between Beck Road and Denton Road (Central Park South Sub.).
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
May 3, 2021 Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
THE MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021. The Secretary or staff will read comments submitted
within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video may
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilman Wadsworth
Roll Call Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82368661128
Absent / Excused: Celeste Roscoe
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Or iPhone one-tap:
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor 1-301-715-8592 (82368661128#) or 1-312-626-6799 (82368661128#)
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Or Telephone:
D’Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Stephen Dudek - Director of Technology Services; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communication & Community
Service; Carol Maise - City Planner; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services; Kevin Losen - Webinar ID: 823 6866 1128
Director of Human Resources; Roberto Scappaticci - Director of DPW; Kathy Hood - Asst. Director of DPW International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcc0Ecp8ju
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the agenda as presented. SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
Motion Carried Unanimously Publish: Newspaper - June 24, 2021 CN2247 - 062421 2.5 x 11.274
2. Minutes
A. Res. #21-129 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the regular
meeting held on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib spoke on the services and funding available through the American
Rescue Plan. Res. #21-130 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a
resolution in support of the Pennsylvania Road grade separation. Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the administration and award
ITB 20/21-13 to the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder, Core & Main LP, for two-year
fixed pricing (pricing to end 6/30/2023) on water hydrants and gate valves. Motion Carried
Unanimously
B. Res. #21-132 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the adminis
tration and award ITB 20/21-14 to John D. Osborne Trucking, Inc., for two-year fixed pricing for the
purchase of gravel, sand, and limestone on an as-needed basis. Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #21-133 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
administration and award ITB 20/21-15 to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, Blue
Ribbon Contracting, Inc., for the installation of a 10-inch sanitary sewer within an easement along
the front of homes on the west side of Ozga Street between Porter and West Huron River Drive, in
the amount of $198,691.00 with an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $19,869.10 for
unforeseen construction issues that may arise. Motion Carried Unanimously
D. Res. #21-134 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
administration and authorize a no-fee permit for the family of the late David Jones to use the
Historical Park Pavilion on Thursday, May 6, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m. for a repass. All
necessary safety protocols/social distancing requirements will be followed should City Council
concur with the request. Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #21-135 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading and
Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-20 to pay for final construction costs of Goddard Road
Streetscape. The original Budget Amendment 19/20-11 was approved in a Regular Council Meeting
on 12/9/2019 and Funds were not dispersed for payment to the State of Michigan-MDOT. Motion
Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-136 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the
Second Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-21 to pay for costs associated with
repair to the Pinewood Pump Station #1, Guide Rail, and Base Replacement. Motion Carried
Unanimously
7. Treasurer’s Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of minutes
8. Public Comment - None
9. Unfinished Business - None
10. New Business - None
11. Communication - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of minutes
12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:12
p.m. 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 May 3, 2021.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0577 - 062421 2.5 x 9.796