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A SSOCIATED N EWSPAPERS OF M ICHIGAN P AGE 2 A UGUST 4, 2011

MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING

JULY 11, 2011

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: John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.

Administrative Officials in Attendance: Alan R. Lambert, Mayor Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Stacy Paige, Treasurer

1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-199 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meet-ing of the Romulus City Council held July 5, 2011. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously. 11-200 3A. Moved by Choate, seconded by Roscoe to grant a no-fee permit for all City of Romulus DDA Pumpkin Festival and Parade of Lights activities during the week of Sept. 12th thru Sept. 18, 2011. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-201 3B. Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to concur with request from Maria Lambert, DDA Director, and authorize the closing of Hunt St. from Goddard Rd. to Bibbins St. and also Goddard Rd. between Moore St. and the railroad tracks; and Goddard Rd. from Wayne Rd. to Grant Rd. on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the Parade of Lights. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-202 3C. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the request of Maria Lambert, Romulus Arts Council, to obtain a special temporary liquor license from the MLCC to sell alcoholic beverages during the Pumpkin Festival weekend (September 16, 17 and 18, 2011) as a fundraiser for the Romulus High School Graduates Arts Scholarship Program.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-203 4A1. Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the recommendation of legal counsel, Kilpatrick and Associates, in the Plastech matter. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously. 11-204 4A2. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to reject all bids for Bid 10/11-13, the Goddard Road Water Main Project, due to all bids exceeding the budgeted cost for the project and have the project re-let for bids. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-205 4A3. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to extend the medical marijuana moratori-um for an additional four months to expire on December 5, 2011.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-206 4A4. Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to grant a no-fee permit for the grand re-open-ing of the Romulus Public Library on Monday, July 18, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to accept the chairperson's report. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-207 6A1. Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of taking testimony on the requested alley and road vacation in the Middlebelt Park Subdivision - lots 260 thru 282, alley between lots 261 to 275 (20 ft. wide), also south 43 ft. of Leroy Ave. beginning on east side of lot 262 to west side of Burton beginning at the south half of Leroy to the south side of lot 282. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously. 11-208 6A2. Moved by Choate, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the recommendation of the Property Disposition Committee in regards to the 2011 Right-of-Refusal to Purchase Tax-Foreclosed Property in the City of Romulus as presented to City Council. Roll Call Vote: Ayes -Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-209 7. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to grant a no-fee permit to Michael Hayes of 38994 Nottingham for the Commons Association party and authorize the closing of Hampton St. on Saturday August 6, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously. 11-210 10. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Gerald Carney. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.

11-211 11. Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as listed in Warrant 11-13 in the total amount of Nine Hundred Forty-Three Thousand, One Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Six Cents ($943,163.26). Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays - None. Motion Carried Unanimously.

12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, 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 July 11, 2011.

Publish: August 4, 2011

CITY OF ROMULUS ROAD & ALLEY VACATION

Notice is hereby given, that the City Council of the City of Romulus, has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 111. l 1 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 on Monday, August 22. 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the pur-pose of taking testimony on the proposed vacation of the following road and alley:

Alley between lots ?61 to 275 (20, ft. wide) also, the S 43 ft. of Leroy Ave. beginning on east side of lot 262 to west side of Burton, also Burton Ave. (30, ft. wide) beginning at the south half of Leroy to the south side of lot 282, Middlebelt Park Subdivision.

Written comments may be submitted to the attention of Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174-1485, no later than 12:00 o'clock noon, Monday, August 22, 2011.

Written comments may be submitted to the attention of Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan

THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING

This notice is posted ire compliance with PA 167 of 197E as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by writing or calling: Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7549.

Publish: August 4, 2011

August 11, 2011

Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-July 26, 2011

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Members Absent: Caccamo Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek Staff Absent: Audrey Robinson Adoption of Agenda Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the agenda as amended, deleting G-2 Consider Final Site Plan for the Hamptons Estates Condominiums. This item is rescheduled for August. Motion carried by all members present. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the Board Minutes of July 12, 2011. Motion carried by all members present. Payment of Bills Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SENIOR ALLIANCE ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AGING SERVICES. (SUPERVISOR) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution approving the Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services. Motion carried by all members present. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER MINOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDED FINAL SITE PLAN FOR COLUMBIA SQUARE CON-DOMINIUMS. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution for approval of the Minor PDD and Amended Final Site Plan for Columbia Square Condominiums. Motion carried by all members present. Item 2. CONSIDER FINAL SITE PLAN FOR THE HAMPTONS ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS. (MSD) DELETED Item 3. CONSIDER SITE PLAN FOR SIDDIQUI ORTHONDONTICS FACILITY. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution to approve the site plan for Siddiqui Orthodontics. Motion carried by all members present. Item 4. PUBLIC WEBSITE – FIREWALL. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of the web application firewall with 3 years support in the amount of $17,500. Further, I move to amend the budget as follows: Increase to Expense: 101-258.740 Operating Supplies $17,500 Increase to Revenues: 101-000.695 Fund balance appropriation $17,500. Motion carried by all members present. Item 5. TAX & ASSESSING SOFTWARE UPGRADES – COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS UPGRADES. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the purchase of the BS&A Software Upgrade, Training & Support and Maintenance through 10/2012 for the amount of $47,160. I further move to approve the purchase of 42 Dell Computers off of the State of Michigan purchasing contract in the amount of $42,841. I further move to approve the following budget amendment to appropriate funds for these purchases Increase to Expenses: 101-258.740 Operating Supplies $47,160 Increase to Revenues: 101-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $47,160. Motion carried by all members present. Item 6. AUTHORIZE THE LEASE OF CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS EQUIPMENT. (CLS) Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to authorize the 3-year lease agreement for 9 pieces of cardiovascular fitness equipment with Direct Fitness Solutions, 600 Tower Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 in the amount of $42,803.07 (3 annual payments in advance - $14,267.69). Motion carried by all members present. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: David Steuer stated he was on the agenda as item G-1 Consider Minor Planned Development and Amended Final Site Plan for Columbia Square Condominiums and apologized for his delay due to traf-fic. Supervisor LaJoy stated G-1 was approved by the Board. Trustee Anthony inquired what price range are the condominiums. Mr. Steuer stated the price for the condominiums will be in the low $200,000. There maybe a teaser price of $199,000. Trustee Anthony inquired why Mr. Steuer thinks with the economy that these units will sell. Mr. Steuer stated they are coming in with a small amount of units and have a good price point. These are detached condominiums which are more popular. OTHER: Trustee Williams stated as a reminder the DDA has the Jazz Festivals every Friday night at selected parking lots on Ford Road. Supervisor LaJoy stated there are concerts in Heritage Park every Thursday night. Friday, July 29, 2011 is a furlough day for Canton Administration Building and the Building will be closed. The Administration Building will reopen on Monday August 1, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. ADJOURN: Motion by Williams, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk –

Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. Publish 8/4/2011 EC080411-0434 2.5 x 4.971

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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, August 18, 2011 for the following:

PRINTING OF 2011 FALL SHOP CANTON GUIDE

Bids may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, 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 proposals. 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 8/4/2011 EC080411-0433 2.5 x 1.948 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:

David Medley, ADA Coordinator Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road

Canton, MI 48188 (734) 394-5260

Published: August 4, 2011 EC080411-0432 2.5 x 1.557

an opportunity to just let people know what's out there andwhat is available to veterans.” While many veterans who attended in 2010 already were aware and using some VA benefits, many were equally unaware of the medical, housing, loans and other programs the VA provides. Following the summit, a number of veterans expressed surprise that theymight be eligible for help.

“I had no idea,” a Westland veteran told the Canton Community Foundation in 2010.

“This informationwill helpme determine if I can finally retire or if I have towait for 65 and Medicare. I don't think I was ever told before about benefits.”

Equally important is the need to keep attorneys, Veteran Service Officers, County Service Officers and independent advocates updated on VA programs and benefits. “There is no other such program in themetro area,” Fausone said. “This conference is an opportunity for everybody who is a stake-holder in veteran affairs. It is also unique that the speakers are VA employees, Veteran Services Officers and Veteran County Counselors and attorneys.”

For more information, call (734) 495-1200 or info@cantonfoundation.org.

planning to join the festivities include Great Lakes Coffee being served at Next Chapter Bookstore, Traverse City Reisling at Le George Mediterranean Bistro, Zingerman's sandwiches at Tuscan Cafe, Guernsey's ice cream at Rebecca's Family Restaurant, and Faygo root beer floats at Edward's. Michigan Walleye will be on the Table 5 new summer menu.

For the second year, the Buy Michigan Now Festival will coincide with the annual Sidewalk Sales, and downtown merchants are prepared to bring their wares street side and get into the Michigan-made spirit. Sponsored by theNorthvilleCentral Business Association, the sidewalk sales start at 10 a.m. onFriday andSaturday, withmany shops staying open as late as 9 p.m. On Sunday, side-walk saleswill continue fromnoon-5 p.m. Orin Jewelers will feature Petoskey stone jewelry in addition to an eclectic collection of estate jewelry and items like bookends and pocket knives, starting under $10. Fine hand-carved wooden pens by local artist Don Ryktarsky alsowill be on sale.

Starring The Gallery will highlight best-selling hammered silver jewelry by Deborah Flanagan of Canton ($22-$80); and functional art, like end tables, clocks and lamps, made

from reclaimed auto and Harley-Davidson parts by Jim Smutek of Dearborn Heights ($40 and up). On Friday, there will be a live performance by Detroit jazz singer Sheila Landis from6 -9 p.m.

gg boutique will feature high fashion purs-es by Troy-based designer Jenna Kator, whose stylish vegan handbags are all named after Michigan cities. Customers may enter to win a free bag.

Dancing Eye Gallery will feature work by Northville artist Katherine Wickersham, tie dye T-shirts by recent Novi High School grad-uate Steven Meadows and jewelry by Northville teenAvaKaloustian

State of MInd Art Gallery will host artist demonstrations throughout the festival. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, Meredith Reeds will create a woven handbag on her loom, Jennifer and JoeRutherfordwill makewhim-sical art glass and share their amazing carousel from 2-5 p.m. and Theresa Palitowicz will have her wildlife watercolors on site. On Saturday, Bobbie Van Eck will demonstrate her art glass technique while making jewelry from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kris Cravens will create hand-formed pottery from 2-6 p.m. and Jim Williams will under-take an historic landmark-themed painting from 6-9 p.m. On Sunday, Michelle James will paint glassware.

For more information contact the Northville Downtown Development Authority, at (248) 349-0345 or visit downtown-northville.org.

CouncilmanWilliamCrova.

WayneCounty Circuit Court JudgeWendy Baxter ruled July 29 that local ordinances in the City of Livonia regarding controlled

substances such as marijuana are preempt-ed by state law, which allows the drugwithin certain medical parameters. However, she ruled, the state law is preempted by the fed-eral Controlled Substance Act, which pro-hibits the sale, growing or use of the drug. That decision is being appealed by the American Civil Liberties Union, which rep-resented aMultiple Sclerosis victim seeking to usemarijuana to control pain.

Social Security offices, including the Inkster facility, will reduce office hours by 30 minutes each day and open from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday. The change is effectiveAug. 15.

While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow them to complete face-to-face service with the visiting public without incurring the cost of overtime, according to a notice fromtheSocial Security office. Congress provided Social Security with nearly $1 billion less than the President

requested for the budget this fiscal year, which makes it impossible for the agency to provide the amount of overtime needed to handle service to the public as we have in the past, the release stated.

Most Social Security services can be accomplished online, the statement contin-ued. Anyone wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income let-ter or change an address or telephone num-ber may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov or by dialing toll-free, 1-800-772-1213.

Hours reduced at area Social Security offices