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BELLEVILLE - INKSTER

Belleville council approves

public safety millage issue

Voters in Belleville will decide whether revenue in the first year of the new levy, if
to approve a public safety millage on the approved, would be about $90,000.
Nov. 5 ballot. Council members also scheduled a
Members of the Belleville City Council public hearing regarding the proposed
approved the ballot language and the assessment during the regular council
question during their meeting last week meeting set for Oct. 7.
by a unanimous vote. Voters will decide on During discussion of the proposal,
a 2-mill tax for 10 years to fund the public Mayor Pro-tem Jack Loria noted that the
safety department which includes both city needs help covering basic expenses as
police and fire operations. pubic safety is now the largest expense in
The millage would levy up to $2 per the city..
$1,000 of taxable value of property to fund Mayor Kerreen Conley agreed with
the police and fire operations, beginning that and said that the assessment, if
in December of 2019 and continuing approved, would allow funds in the budg-
through December of 2019. The estimated et to be used to satisfy other obligations.
School district hires new principal Cruising along

Emergency vehicles from Inkster were among the long line of ambulances,
When students return to school next He earned his bachelor of science police cars and fire vehicles participating in the 19th Annual Ferndale Emergency
month they will find some staffing degrees in elementary education, science Vehicle show last weekend. Cruising down Woodward as part of the Lights and
changes in the Van Buren Public Schools and history from Eastern Michigan Sirens Cruise last Friday were these Inkster vehicles, including the Inkster Crime
district. University in 1998 and was awarded a Scene Mobile Command Vehicle, part of the emergency fleet in the city. Photo by
Members of the board of education master of science in the art of teaching Sean Rhaesa
named Jason Salhaney as the new princi- from Marygrove College 2001.t
pal of Owen Intermediate School during His bachelor of science in Elementary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
their regular meeting last week. Salhaney Education, Science and History is from August 5, 2019
was formerly the principal at Romulus Eastern Michigan University in 1998 and Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
Middle School. He will replace Principal his master of science in the Art of The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Melissa Lloyd who resigned in July. Teaching is from Marygrove College in Pledge of Allegiance
Salhaney has been principal at 2002. Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Romulus Middle School since 2010 and Salhaney was selected from 101 Excused: Virginia Williams
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
was principal at Halecreek Elementary resumes submitted seeking the principal's LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
School in Romulus from 2008 to 2010. job and, according to Superintendent of Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Prior to those administrative positions, he Van Buren Public Schools Pete Kudlak, Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney
was an elementary school teacher at the “stood out above everyone else who 1. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion Carried
school from 1998 until 2008. applied for the position.” Unanimously.
2A. Res. #19-221 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from the
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. regular council meeting held on July 22, 2019. Motion Carried
2B. Res. #19-222
Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the special
meetings held on July 22, 2019. Closed Session at 5:30 pm to discuss union matters; Study Session at 6:00 pm
to discuss Civic Clerk Agenda Management Software and Issuance of Laptops to Council. Motion Carried
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 3. Petitioner - None.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Mayor Pro Tem Barden read a thank you letter from Bronson Bell, Chairman of the American Progressive
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Association and announced the St. John’s Lodge Horse Shoe Tournament event for Thursday, August 8, 2019,
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 for the following: 6:00 pm at Elmer Johnson’s Park; $10 donation, all donations will go to Goodfellows.
4A. Res. #19-223 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to adopt a resolution for the 34th district
MASONRY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE
Court Funding Unit Agreement and to authorize the Mayor to sign the 34th District Court Funding Unit
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- Agreement. Motion Carried Unanimously.
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a 4B. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- Carried Unanimously.
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming community events.
Mayor Burcroff acknowledged the Senior Olympic Participants and thanked them for representing the City.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Mayor Burcroff spoke about the upcoming 2020 Census.
5A. Res. #19-224 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the adminis-
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tration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Tax Collection Agreement with Romulus Community
Schools for tax collection for the District by the City of Romulus Treasurer’s office. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
CITY OF ROMULUS 5B. Res. #19-225 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration and grant
PUBLIC HEARING authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Contract for Services of Independent Contractor (34th
District Court MIDC Coordinator/Attorney) agreement between Teresa Patton and the City of Romulus. Motion
Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Carried Unanimously.
September 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, 5C. Res. #19-226 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the admin-
istration and authorize Wayne County to apply for the JAG funds grant on behalf of the City of Romulus. Motion
Romulus, Michigan 48174 to consider a new Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pursuant to Carried Unanimously.
P.A. 198 of 1974 as amended, for SCANNELL PROPERTIES LLC., 6999 Cogswell Street, 5D. Res. #19-227 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the administra-
Romulus, MI 48174 tion to waive the bidding for the design, manufacture, purchase and installation of two (2) new gates for the City
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: of Romulus Cemetery to be installed at the North and South entrances by American Fence & Supply Company
Land in the City of Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan described as: in the amount of $21,149.00.
PT OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 6 T3S R9E DESC AS BEG DUE N 60.03 FT TH N 88D 15M 22S E Motion Carried Unanimously.
33.02 FT FROM THE S 1/4 COR OF SAID SEC 6 TO POB TH DUE N 00D 06M 10S E 803 FT 5E. Res. #19-228 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration and
TH DUE N 743.40 FT TH DUE E 1003.03 FT TH S 18D 18M 28S W 280.11 FT TH S 88D 24M authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the agreements for the community credit program and the local tran-
46S W 206.99 FT TH S 02D 17M 17S W 1254.45 FT TH S 88D 08M 53S W 358.23 FT TH S 88D sit program between SMART and the City of Romulus for the 2020 fiscal year. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administra-
5F. Res. #19-229
15M 22S W 300.16 FT TO POB 25.81 ACRES tion and approve the re-appointment of Candace Lewkowicz to the Municipal Library Board with a term to
expire on April 11, 2021. Motion Carried Unanimously.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING! All interested citizens are invited to attend, and will be given an 5G. Res. #19-230 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Introduction of Budget
opportunity to comment on the proposal. Written comments may be forwarded no later than Amendment 19/20-03 - to increase the local road resurfacing program due to inflation as well as the expansion
September 3, 2019 at 12 o'clock noon, Prevailing Eastern Time to the attention of: of the program. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk; FUND / DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Local Streets Fund
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING Expense
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 203-463-980.000-LS2020 Project Costs Re-construct Local Streets. $400,000 $100,000 $500,000
Fund Balance
41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requir- 203-000-390.000 Local Streets Fund Balance (projected) $436,513 (100,000) $336,513
ing aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by writing or calling the fol- 5H. Res. #19-231 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Introduction of
lowing: Budget Amendment 19/20-04 - to recognize grant funds awarded and related expenditures as approved by the
Library Board on July 5, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. FUND / DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk. Library Fund
Publish: 8-22-2019 RM0419 - 082219 2.5 x 4.689 Expense Grant Revenue - Library $1,600 $1,850 $3,450
271-790-583.271
Fund Balance
271-790-760.000 Book-print/non-print – Grant Funded - $1,850 $1,850
CITY OF ROMULUS 5I. Res. #19-232 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Introduction of Budget
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-006 Amendment 19/20-05 moved funds for unused capital improvement funds from FY 2018/19 estimated fund bal-
ance to FY 2019/20 budgeted capital line item as approved by the Library Board on July 15, 2019. Motion
AN ORDINANCE OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 38, PARKS, AND RECREATION. Carried Unanimously.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: FUND / DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
Chapter 38 - PARKS AND RECREATION ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Library Fund
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Expense
Sec. 38-15. - Use of intoxicants. 271-000-390.000 Fund Balance $429,851 $9,150 $420,701
(a) It shall be unlawful to consume alcoholic beverages or consume marihuana in or about vehi- Fund Balance
cles parked in the parking lots and/or parking areas of all parks. 271-790-970.000 Capital Outlay $37,400 $9,150 $46,550
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to bring within, sell, possess, give away or consume any 6.Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
alcoholic beverages or marihuana in the neighborhood parks. 6A. Res. #19-233 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a resolution for Marilyn Wasson
on her retirement from Romulus Community Schools.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this 5th Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb
day of August, 2019. Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City 6B. Res. #19-234 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading
Council of the City of Romulus at a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Room in said and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 19/20-02, General Fund. Motion Carried Unanimously.
City on the 5th day of August, 2019. 6C. Res. #19-235 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Second Reading, Final
I further certify that the foregoing was published in The Eagle, a newspaper of general cir- Adoption of an Amendment to Chapter 38, Parks and Recreation of the Romulus Code of Ordinances. Motion
culation in the City of Romulus, on the 22nd day of August. Carried Unanimously.
6D. Res. #19-236 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Study Session
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, City Clerk request from Jan Lemmon, Chairperson of the Cemetery Board of Trustees, for Monday, August 26, 2019 at
6:00pm to discuss monuments and cemetery rules and regulations. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6E. Res. #19-237 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Study Session
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, 11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. request from Robert McCraight, Director of Public Services, for Monday, August 12, 2019 at 6:00pm to discuss
a recommendation to award the ‘energy audit’ portion of the Energy Efficiency Program to Johnson Controls,
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition Inc. Motion Carried Unanimously.
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said petition 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of the 8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to speak will
registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was elect- be heard.
ed. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council con- 9. Unfinished Business
siders such ordinance. 10.New Business
11.Communication - Councilwoman Talley read the Resolution 20-19 from the City of Trenton regarding the
Adoption of a Trail Town Master Plan.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk. 12. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe for Adjournment. Motion Carried
Introduced: 7-22-2019 Unanimously.
Adopted: 8-5-2019 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Published/Effective: 8-22-2019 RM0418 - 082219 2.5 x 5.198 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 5, 2019. RM0420 - 082219 2.5 x 14.649