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NORTHVILLE - ROMULUS
NORTHVILLE - ROMULUS

First class

Northville Firefighter Training Academy

celebrates the graduation of 18 students

There are 18 new qualified all the instructors for assisting
firefighters available for work in with the coursework and field
the area. training, and to the students for
The group graduated from the their hard work and dedication,”
Northville City Fire Department he added.
Firefighter Training Academy in The students took the class
July and each became qualified written exam but had to wait
to now seek Firefighter 1 and II before they could complete prac-
certification through the State of tical training, which took approx-
Michigan. The students enrolled imately four weeks.
in the academy last November Northville Police Ofc. Melissa
but classes stretched four months Vernon was among the gradu-
past the anticipated graduation ates. Eight of the graduates said
date due to the requirements of they will apply to join the
the COVID-19 pandemic. Northville Community Fire
“The instructors had to work Department as on-call firefight-
diligently with the State to figure ers. The Northville department
out how to continue when the serves the cities of Northville Firefighters in the academy practice putting out a car fire during field training. Photo by Matt Zmuda.
pandemic broke out. They could and Plymouth and utilizes a total
do classroom sessions by remote of 60 on-call firefighters, accord- Lapenta, who is the department requirement for student teach- number of firefighters currently
conferencing but it had to be live ing to officials. training officer. Firefighters in ing. Others helped out with prac- on-call at the Northville
and interactive,” said Fire Chief Course Manager Lt. Tim the department assisted the tical training, resulting in a 5:1 Community Fire Department
Steve Ott. Catalano led the instructors, instructors with the classroom student/teacher ratio. As a result, who became certified fire
“I'd like to give a shout-out to which included Lt. John portion, which fulfilled their the academy also increased the instructors.
Romulus Chamber of Commerce sets annual golf outing

The annual Romulus Chamber of ber.org to make arrangements to have the fast and lunch at the turn. The Links at Gateway is located at
Commerce Golf outing will take place Aug. donation picked up. Safe practices and social distancing 33290 Gateway Dr. in Romulus.
27 at Links at Gateway Golf Course. Event sponsorships are also available will be employed in accordance with cur- To register, or for more information,
Registrations are now being accepted at $125 for a hole sponsorship to $2,500 for rent and changed executive orders, organ- email admin@aromuluschamber.org or
for the popular event which is a fundrais- a banquet sponsorship. Businesses or izers stressed. call (734) 893-0694.
er for the chamber. Fees for the event are individuals can sponsor a prize, a cart
$110 for each golfer or $440 for a four- sign, the Continental Breakfast, lunch or MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
some. the score board at various price points. August 3, 2020
Organizers are also looking for spon- The event will begin with registration Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
sors for the event willing to donate items at 8:30 a.m. while a Continental Breakfast
for the golfer goodie bags presented at the is served on the practice range. There will Pledge of Allegiance
event. Those interested in having mer- be a shotgun star at 9:30 a.m. sharp, organ- Roll Call
chandise placed in the bags can email the izers said.
chamber office at admin@romuluscham- The registration fee includes the break- Present: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams Absent / Excused: John Barden
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Stacy Paige, Treasurer
September 16, 2020 - 7:00 PM 1. Agenda
A. Approval of Agenda
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the Northville Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Agenda
Township Municipal Office Building, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI OR by electronic remote access per the Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
most current Governor's Executive Order. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the town-
ship's website at https://twp.northville.mi.us/. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance Nays - None
Article 22.5 C, Nonconforming Uses, Buildings & Structures, to expand a non-conforming side yard setback for a residence at Motion Carried Unanimously
20204 Rippling Lane. 2. Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on July 27, 2020
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. The Res. # 20-185 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve Minutes from the
meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting held on July 27, 2020
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Paul Slatin, Chair Nays - None
Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion Carried Unanimously
Publish: August 20, 2020 NT0085 - 082020 2.5 x 2.203 B. Approval of Minutes from the Public Hearing held on July 27, 2020
Res. # 20-186 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Minutes from
the Public Hearing held on July 27, 2020
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Nays - None
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA Motion Carried Unanimously
September 10, 2020 3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, September 10, 2020 at 7:00 Chairwoman Pro-Tem Talley announced that on July 29, 2020, Governor Whitmer passed an executive
PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center order limiting public indoor gatherings to ten people. Since there are eight elected officials in the Council
Road, Canton, MI 48188. Chambers this evening, two persons from the public may enter at a time. Also, face coverings are not
required when persons speak at the meeting - including Council members as long as they abide by the
7:00 P.M.
social distancing of six feet. Ms. Talley announced that Romulus has surpassed the 70 percent mark for
Call to Order census replies.
A. Approval of the Chairperson's Report
Pledge of Allegiance Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Chairperson's Report
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen. Nays - None
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Approval of Minutes:
August 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes Director of Community Development and Marketing, Jazmine Danci, via zoom, spoke about the city's first com-
munity drive-in movie in the park and she thanked the schools for allowing the use of the field behind the sen-
Approval of Agenda ior center. Ms. Danci also introduced, via zoom, Romulus residents Steve and Wendy Harmon, who will be leas-
ing the building at 35255 Goddard Road. Half of the building will be used as a custom motorcycle bodywork
General Calendar: repair shop and the other half a specialized salon for beauty and wellness along with a community coffee shop.
A. Request to Sign Lease with Big Steve's Designz, LLC
1. Applicant Dennis Hermatz, for property located at 39915 Michigan Ave, on the south side of Michigan Ave between Res. # 20-187 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Request to Sign
Hannan Road and I-275, Zoning C-3. Appealing Section 26.03. The variance is 20' from the required 85' front setback Lease with Big Steve's Designz, LLC
requirement to allow a 2nd floor addition.
Parcel ID 71-141-99-0033-000 (Planning) Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the Motion Carried Unanimously
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120. 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Second Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-1
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Res. #20-188 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-1
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Nays - None
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice. Motion Carried Unanimously
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2095 - 082020 2.5 x 4.506 B. Second Reading and Final adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-2
Res. # 20-189 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading
and Final adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-2
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at C. Study Session request from Stacy Paige, City Treasurer for Monday, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Res. # 20-190 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Study Session request
from Stacy Paige, City Treasurer for Monday, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Nays - None
or activities.
Motion Carried Unanimously
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 City Clerk gave a reminder that the polls open on Election Day at 7 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. All seven
the ADA. polling locations and 12 precincts are open for the Primary Election on Aug. 4, 2020. Due to the road con-
struction in various locations, the clerk advised of alternate routes to the polls. She also informed that 58
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services percent of the absentee ballots that were mailed out have been returned to the Clerk's Office.
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 8. Public Comment
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
A resident commented about judges who owe back taxes whether they should be allowed to run for the
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies office of judge. A resident spoke about the construction on Wick Road and a drug deal she witnessed.
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- A resident, via zoom, asked if there will be additional ballot drop boxes installed around the city before
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets the November Election.
are generally prohibited. 9. Unfinished Business
Treasurer Stacy Paige sent a message to thank Council for scheduling her requested study session and that
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- she has nothing else under her report.
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Councilwoman Webb spoke about the possibility of re-scheduling the November 2nd Council meeting
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon due to the November 3rd Election.
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
10. New Business
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Councilman Wadsworth inquired about the construction on Vining Road.
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Mayor Burcroff stated that maintenance construction is being done in order to keep the area desirable for
development and that TIFA grant funds are covering the expense.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities 11. Communication
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, 12. Adjournment
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the Council meeting at 9:14 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- Nays - None
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Publish: 08/20/20 CN2094 - 082020 2.5 x 4.72 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 3, 2020. RM0523 - 082020 2.5 x 13.345