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The 3-mile trail connecting the Lower
Rouge Trail to both Flodin and Griffin
parks in Canton Township is now open to
the public.
The opening of the trail, which was cel-
ebrated at Flodin Park on Tuesday, marks
the most recent completion of a section of
the Canton trail system. The trail system,
started about a decade ago, was the result
of community input identifying open space
and trails as one of the most desired
amenities in the township. This most
recent phase of trail development was con-
structed on the International
TransmissionCompany (ITC) corridor.
“ITC is pleased to support the Canton
Trail System by making our transmission
corridor available for recreational trail
development,” said Jon Jipping, executive
vice president and chief operating officer
of ITC. “We take pride in being good neigh-
bors in our local communities. Excellent
park facilities are essential to a vibrant
community, so we welcome the opportuni-
ty to open up our transmission corridor for
recreational use.”
Additional trails in the Canton Trail
System include the Fellows CreekWetland
Nature Trail at FlodinPark, whichwas the
first phase of this project and runs one-
third of amile in length. The second phase
of trail development was constructed
along the Lower Rouge River on Wayne
County property. This section of trail,
approximately 4 miles in length, currently
connects Heritage Park in Canton with the
Michigan Department of Transportation I-
275 Metro Trail (a regional trail system
offering approximately 6 miles of non-
motorized pathways in Canton). The trail-
head for the Lower Rouge Trail is located
off of Morton-Taylor Road, north of
Michigan Avenue. Combined, all of these
trails in Canton offer nearly 15 miles of
non-motorized pathways, open year-round
from6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
“This multi-use trail system provides
many benefits to our community, includ-
ing: underground public utility access for
CantonMunicipal Services staff; neighbor-
hood connectivity tomany local streets and
sidewalks and outdoor recreational oppor-
tunities for residents and visitors,” accord-
ing to a prepared statement from the town-
ship.
“These interconnected trails not only
offer a place for hikers, bikers, and out-
door-enthusiasts to explore and enjoy
nature, they also offer a pathway to amore
healthy lifestyle,” saidBradSharp, mainte-
nance manager. “This trail project is a
wonderful addition to the Canton commu-
nity keeping with our commitment of pro-
viding open green spaces and areas where
residents and visitors alike can interact
and enjoy the outdoors.”
These trail projects weremade possible
with cooperation from Wayne County,
International Transmission Company
(ITC), theMichiganDepartment of Natural
Resources (DNR), Michigan Department
of Transportation (MDOT).
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August 21, 2014
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 4, 2014
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, John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste
Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Excused:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Crout to accept the agenda as corrected.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-308 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Romulus City Council held on July 28, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner:
None
4. Chairperson's Report:
David Jones and Ezell Wooden, from St. John's Lodge 44,
announced their August 23rd Youth Day Celebration will be held from noon until 5:00 p.m. at
the Coleman Center - contact Mr. Jones at 734- 765-8360. November Taylor, from Maternal
Management, announced a diaper drive through August, diapers and other needed items will be
given to Focus Hope, call 734-207-0136 or 855-298-9411.
14-309 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to grant a no-fee permit to Michael
Hayes for the Commons II Subdivision's Annual Picnic on Saturday August 16, 2014 from
11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Also, for the closure of Hampton Street.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor's Report
Mayor Burcroff announced a public hearing will be held at the RAC on Wednesday, August 6,
2014 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.to discuss the envisioning process.
Fernandez Park will be opening soon.
Reminder:
Downtown businesses will stay open during the Goddard Road project.
Wednesdays the Farmer's Market will be held adjacent to the court from noon until 4:00 p.m.
Pastor Cindy Gibbs, United Community Methodist Church, discussed the Mini-Missions
Program.
14-310 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to concur with the administration and
authorize expenditure of $10,721 for repair of doors, gutters and the purchase of replacement
tables and chairs at the Romulus Progressive Hall located at 11580 Ozga Road.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
14-311 5B.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Abdo to authorize the disposal of one Cascade
Compressor and one 7.5 RV Generator under the guidelines of the out-dated and obsolete
equipment policy. Sale to be completed through a pre-owned fire equipment dealer at a 10%
standard selling broker fee.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-312 5C.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Makowski to adopt a resolution in support of the
Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services for fiscal year 2015 as pre-
sented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-313 5D.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to concur with the administration and
approve the proposed fiscal year 2015-2017 agreement between the City of Romulus and
Wayne County to continue the Urban County Program to make funds available for Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Program.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate,
Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-314 5E.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Crout to authorize a no-fee permit to Community
United Methodist Church for use of Mary Ann Banks Park on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a block party with the neighboring community and Romulus
Wesleyan Church.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk's Report:
Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg reminded residents that tomorrow is Election
Day and encouraged everyone to vote and a reminder that Precinct 12 moved from Merriman
School to the Romulus Athletic Center.
14-315 6A1.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Roscoe to approve first reading of amended poli-
cies and procedures, numbers: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-316 6A2.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Wadsworth to approve first reading of Part II,
Romulus Ordinance Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-15, General Penalty.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer's Report
7. Public Comment:
Four residents commented on the car accident that occurred on Beverly
Road.
14-317 7A.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate, to adopt a memorial resolution for the fam-
ily of Evelyn Hopewell.
8. Unfinished Business
John Leacher, Public Safety Director, addressed comments regard-
ing the car accident on Beverly Road. He assured residents that all complaints about police per-
sonnel will be investigated and the Romulus Police Department will be open and honest with
their determination of each investigation.
9. New Business
Councilman Wadsworth complimented the DPW for helping a resident with
his water meter and also Jerry Frayer and Gary Harris of the Water Department for assisting
with a payment plan for the resident's water bill.
10. Communication:
Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg informed the public that the Election results
may take a little longer for this election so results will not be displayed in the Council
Chambers; however, reports containing the results will be given out at the Clerk's office and
will also be shown on the government cable channel.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to adjourn the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the forego-
ing to be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held
on August 4, 2014. Publish: August 16, 2014
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant 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, September 8, 2014 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed special land use request as pro-
vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST SPECIAL LAND USE
- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE
APPROVAL FOR A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 6.02U FOR PARCEL NOS. 024 99 0008 000
AND 024 99 0009 702. Property is located north of Warren and west of Ridge Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, September 4, 2014 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper
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C
ANTON
- R
OMULUS
Now open
Canton celebrates opening
of newest trail segment
Romulus celebrates grand
re-opening of ‘Big Park’
Canton Township celebrated the opening of the 3-mile trail constructed on the
International Transmission Co. corridor this week. The 3-mile trail is now open to the
public.
The “BigPark” is ready to go.
Romulus City Council members host-
ed a grand re-opening last week of
Fernandez Park, also known as the Big
Park by thosewho live near it.
“We've been working hard at that
park,” said Romulus Mayor Leroy
Burcroff. “We've done a lot of improve-
ments there, from the basketball courts
to the pavilion to general clean up and
trying tomake it safe.”
Eugenio Fernandez Park, off Hearst
Street, is the second park that has re-
opened since Burcroff took office last
year. The city re-opened Elmer Johnson
Park earlier this year.
The city was forced to close all parks
after a failed millage bid in 2011. One of
Burcroff's first goals when he took office
was to get themopen again, using prima-
rily volunteer efforts.
“Again, we haven't used any new tax
dollars,” he said. “We've done it within
the budget creatively. A lot of people put
a lot of hardwork into this.”
Burcroff said that re-opening parks
was always on the top of mind of resi-
dents, too. When the city started to cut
grass at parks this summer, he said the
neighbors came out to use them once
more, and showed ownership in keeping
themcleanedup.
Burcroff said the city is setting its
sights on other parks, too, including
Merriman Park, which located on prop-
erty leased to the city from the school
district.
A study session is scheduled for 6:45
p.m. on Monday to discuss some upcom-
ing plans for city parks, he said.
“I think it's exciting for our residents
to have more parks,” Burcroff said.
“We're going to continue to work on
them.