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244were found to be valid.
John Buck, an investigator from the crimi-
nal division of the Attorney General's office,
prepared a report in which he noted that
“the petition collection efforts were carried
out by a dysfunctional congressional staff
that had completely lost itsmoral compass.”
Buck's report of the investigation alleges
that the four used a “cut and paste” proce-
dure to take signatures collected during
other election cycles and transpose them
onto a blank petition for the current election.
He said that even more disturbing was the
fact that evidence indicated similar fraudu-
lent petition schemes were used in prior
elections.
Chargedwere:
Deputy District Director Don Youchuang,
33, of Farmington Hills. He is facing 10
counts of election law forgery, a 5-year felony
and one count of conspiracy to commit a
legal act in an illegal manner, a 5-year felony.
He also faces six counts of falsely signing a
nominating petition, which are misde-
meanors.
District Director Paul Seewald, 47, of
Livonia, was charged with one count of con-
spiracy to commit a legal act in an illegal
manner and nine counts of falsely signing a
nominating petition.
District Representative Mary Melissa
Turnbull, 58, of Howell, was charged with
one count of conspiracy to commit a legal act
in an illegal manner and one count of falsely
signing a nominating petition.
Scheduler Lorianne O'Brady, 52, of
Livonia, was charged with five counts of
falsely signing a nominating petition.
McCotter issued a statement through a
spokesman which stated, “I thank the
Attorney General and his office for the
earnest, thorough work on this investigation,
which I requested, and their subsequent
report.
“For my family and I, this closure com-
mences our embrace of the enduring bless-
ings of private life.” The statement conclud-
ed with, “Mr. McCotter is not, at present,
available for interviews at this stage of the
legal process.”
WhileMcCotter continues to claim that he
requested the investigation, the report from
Buck states that the matter was referred to
the Attorney General by the Secretary of
State's office, “citing the various discrepan-
cies discovered in the petition filing.”
Schuette in turn instructed the criminal divi-
sion to conduct an investigation into the mat-
ter.
Investigators interviewed 75 people and
took sworn statements from nine of those,
including McCotter, as they looked into the
fraud. They examined 725 documents seized
from the former McCotter campaign office in
Livonia.
Investigators concluded, “Staffers func-
tioned in a culture completely indifferent to
the requirements of law, and with the arro-
gant attitude that the rules simply did not
apply to them. More efforts were expended
in developing and carrying out schemes to
get around the legal requirements for the cir-
culating of nominating petitions than were
made to obtain a sufficient number of voter
signatures.”
McCotter resigned his office July 6 follow-
ing a pledge to run awrite-in campaignwhen
the nominating petitions were disallowed.
That plan came on the heels of his failed bid
for theRepublicanpresidential nomination.
His abrupt resignation, so close to the end
of his term, has required a special election
Sept. 5 to fill the remaining 6 weeks of his
term which is expected to cost taxpayers
about $650,000. In his resignation letter,
McCotter said that he and his family had
faced a “nightmarish month and a half,”
quoted aGreek philosopher andBobDylan.
The newly drawn 11th Congressional
District includes Canton Township, Garden
City, Livonia, Milford, Novi, Northville and
Northville Township, Plymouth and
Plymouth Township, Redford Township,
South Lyon, Westland, White Lake Township
andWayne.
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FROM PAGE 1
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 23, 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 Burcroff.
Present: John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Excused:
Celeste Roscoe.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-217 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held July 9, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-218 2B.
Moved by Barden seconded by Wadsworth to approve the minutes of the special Romulus City
Council meeting held July 16, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-219 3A.
Moved by Barden seconded by Crova to approve a no-fee permit to Virginia Williams, 35774 Abbey
Drive, for a block party on July 28, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-220 4A.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to approve a no-fee permit to Michael Hayes, 38994
Nottingham Drive for a block party on August 4, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
Mayor Pro-Tem Burcroff asked Police Chief Robert Dickerson to give an update regarding the liquor license
process for Jason Saad, the petitioner who withdrew his petition to go before Council this date.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-221 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to concur with the administration and award Bid 11/12-
22 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - Repair for a One (1) year contract to Rey-Mart Asphalt, Inc. at the per-tone pric-
ing reflected in the bid.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-222 5B.
Moved by Barden , seconded by Choate to concur with the recommendation of Debra Hoffman,
Finance Director, to introduce Budget Amendment 11/12-14 to cover the cost of new legislation (SB
449)
passed on by the vendor in accordance with the bid award specifications.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
SANITATION FUND
Expense
226-4710-747.74-19
Garbage & Rubbish Removal
675,581
5,000
680,581
Fund Balance
226-0000-390.00-00
Sanitation Fund Blance
(26,486)
(5,000)
(31,486)
To cover the cost of new legislation (SB 449) passed on by the vendor in accordance with the bid award specifications.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-223 5C1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to adopt a resolution to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter
into the Cooperative Stewardship Agreement for Long-Term Management of Conservation Easement between
the City of Romulus and 4L Ventures.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-224 5C2.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a resolution to authorize the mayor and clerk
to enter into the agreement for Conservation Easement between the MDEQ and the City of Romulus.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-225 5D.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Choate to adopt a resolution to authorize the mayor and clerk to
enter into the Cooperative Stewardship Agreement for Long-Term Management of Conservation Easement
between the City of Romulus and Post It Stables, Inc.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate,
Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6C1.
No Action taken by Council.
12-226 11.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the City Treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 12-14 in the amount of Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand, Fifty-Seven Dollars and Forty-Five
Cents. ($885,057.45).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Crova.
Motion Carried
.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, 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 23, 2012.
Publish: August 16, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
9855 HARRISON
ESTES TERMINAL LLC
Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008 (amended Public Act 110 of 2006, The Michigan Zoning Enabling
Act), notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 5, 2012
for the purpose of considering variance requests. The public hearing will be held at the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider variances from the City of Romulus
Zoning Ordinance as follows:
1.
Dimensional (Non-Use) Variance
- Section 13.03(a)(5) to allow a 10-foot high electric fence. A variance
of 2-feet is requested since the permitted total height allowed is 8-feet. The subject property is located at
9855 Harrison. DP# 82-80-049-99-0011-711. Copies of the application are available for review at City
Hall during regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said request.
Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 and should be
addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 16, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
16370 HURON RIVER DRIVE
WILLIAM PRITULA
Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008 (amended Public Act 110 of 2006, The Michigan Zoning Enabling
Act), notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 5, 2012
for the purpose of considering variance requests. The public hearing will beheld at the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider variances from the City of Romulus
Zoning Ordinance as follows:
1.
Dimensional (Non-Use) Variance
- Section 3.04(a)(3)(b) to allow a 4,320-square foot pole barn. The site
currently has 7,699 square feet of detached accessory buildings. A variance of 9,619 square feet is
requested since the permitted total square footage of accessory building floor area on parcels 2 acres or
more is 2,400 square feet.
The subject property is located at 16370 Huron River Drive. DP#’s 82-80-124-99-0005-000 & 82-80-124-99-
0006-000. Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said request.
Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 and should be addressed
to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 16, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 12/13-03 2012 CONCRETE JOINT SEAL PROGRAM
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the resealing of approximately 65,000
lineal feet of concrete joints with hot poured rubber.
(1)
Contract documents for this project are are on file and may be examined at the office of the
City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174; the City's engineer, Orchard, Hiltz, &
McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150; area offices of McGraw-Hill
Construction/ReproMAX, 36060 Industrial Road, Livonia, MI 48150; Reed Construction
Data at www.reedepr.com; the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), 43636
Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204.
(2)
Contract Documents are currently available from the offices of the City's Engineers, Orchard,
Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc.. A non refundable fee of forty $40.00 will be charged for each set of
documents. An additional non-refundable fee of $10.00 will be charged for each set of
documents that are mailed.
(3)
A bid bond in a sum no less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid must accompany
each bid.
(4)
Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later
than 1:00 P.M. local time, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at which time bids are to be publicly
opened and read.
(5)
The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(6)
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing
time for receipt of the Bids.
(7)
For additional information contact Marcus McNamra by calling (734) 466-4553 or by
emailing Marcus.Mcnamara@ohm-advisors.com
Publish: August 16, 2012, Romulus Roman
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 12/13-04 FOURTEEN VEHICLES FOR ROMULUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ITB 12/13-05 THREE LASAR RADAR UNITS FOR ROMULUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bid Opening: August 29, 2012
(1)
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the above item/items.
(2)
Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit bids
must use the forms provided by the City
. Bid
forms and specifications may be obtained by visiting 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 2:00
P.M., Wednesday, August 29, 2012
(4)
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
(5)
At approximately 2:15, local time all timely received bids are to be publicly opened and read.
(6)
The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(7)
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, August 16, 2012
Staffers functioned in a culture completely
indifferent to the requirements of law,
and with the arrogant attitude that
the rules simply did not apply to them.
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