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Wayne city manager abruptly tenders resignation

The sudden resignation of promotion of Strong, denying
Wayne City Manager Lisa ” him the job based on his refusal
Nocerini was an apparent sur- to arrest Blackwell. His case is
prise to several members of the It seems like there's also moving through the court
city council last week. been negotiations going system to trial.
Nocerini, currently a key fig- Nocerini also accused former
ure in multiple city lawsuits, sub- on that the council wasn't aware of. City Councilman Christopher
mitted her resignation in an Sanders of stalking with criminal
email to Wayne Mayor John intent. He is awaiting trial next
Rhaesa, Mayor Pro-tem Alfred month on those criminal allega-
Brock and city attorneys on “It seems like there's been failure of Rhaesa to provide tions. Nocerini was also report-
Sunday, Aug. 20. The entire coun- negotiations going on that the prompt information to the coun- edly the instigator of a lawsuit
cil was only informed of her res- council wasn't aware of,” cil. filed by the city against former
ignation during a special meet- Mulholland said. Nocerini and Strong are Councilman Anthony Miller
ing called for Thursday, Aug. 24. Rhaesa defended the delay in named as defendants in two cur- accusing him of violating his
During that meeting, council communicating with the council rent lawsuits filed against the fiduciary responsibilities by pro-
members voted to accept the res- and said it was due to an effort to city. One of the suits, filed by resi- viding evidence to the Michigan
ignation effective today, Aug. 31. inform all councilmembers at dent Mark Blackwell, charges State Police during a criminal
Nocerini, who has been with the same time of the resignation. violations of his First investigation. She also filed a Lisa Nocerini
the city for 8 years, has reported- After agreeing to Aug. 30 as an Amendment rights. He claims lawsuit seeking financial dam-
ly been hired as the city manager effective date for Nocerini's Nocerini instructed Strong to ages from the city as a result of Following the report, council
in Douglas, a community near departure, the council voted to falsely arrest him in exchange the alleged stalking by Sanders members at the time failed to
Saugatuck. Wayne Police Chief name Strong as the interim city for the promotion to police chief. which was resolved by a finan- take action as recommended by
Ryan Strong will serve as acting manager until Sept. 5. The coun- He was subsequently found not cial settlement to her. the investigators. That lack of
city manager until a replace- cil also agreed to accept letters guilty of any of the charges she Evidence in the Blackwell, action was followed by the resig-
ment can be recruited and hired. of interest from other current alleged. Earlier this month, a Hughes and Sanders' legal pro- nations of the city attorney, the
During the special meeting department heads in becoming federal judge dismissed city ceedings includes an independ- police chief and the personnel
last week, Councilman Mathew the acting city manager. They efforts to have Blackwell's suit ent investigation of Nocerini's manager.
Mulholland expressed his con- also authorized the preparation for violation of his civil rights dis- professional conduct prepared Rhaesa said, during the meet-
cern about the manner in which of a job description for the new missed and ruled that his lawsuit in August of 2018. The report, ing, that he considered
Nocerini's resignation had been city manager and the acceptance had provided enough evidence which concluded Nocerini Nocerini's resignation a loss.
communicated to officials. of applicants from hiring firms. to move forward. should be disciplined “up to ter- “This is a time for us to come
During the meeting, Rhaesa Mulholland cast the only dis- In a separate lawsuit, police mination,” has been allowed by together for this community. We
admitted he and Brock received senting vote on both the date of Ofc. Abraham Hughes also each of the courts despite are losing a great person in my
the email from Nocerini on Nocerini's departure and the alleges that Nocerini interfered numerous city efforts to disallow opinion. We have had eight years
Sunday. appointment of Strong, citing the with the hiring process in the the report as evidence. of consistency,” he said.
Investigation into shooting of Inkster teen continues

The investigation into the lot on Howe Road Wayne at 10:27 threatening injuries. The victim Police utilized a K-9 unit to Operations Team.
shooting of an Inkster youth Aug p.m. Aug. 4. in response to a was transported to Corewell track the suspects which led to a Police have requested anyone
6 is continuing, according to report of a shooting victim. Hospital Dearborn for treat- Wayne residence. with information regarding the
police. When officers arrived at the ment. Witnesses told police the A search warrant was execut- incident to contact Det. Michael
Police were called to the scene, they found a juvenile resi- shooting suspects fled the scene ed at the home in cooperation Bolton at mbolton@city-
HYPE Athletic Center parking dent of Inkster suffering non-life- on foot following the incident. with the Western Wayne Special ofwayne.com.
Water danger continues in Wayne
Whoops

A construction crane fell onto the roof at Water from residential taps in the City Exposure to lead can damage the brain
Franklin Middle School on Annapolis of Wayne remains contaminated with high and kidneys and can affect the production
Street in Wayne during the installation of levels of lead, according to inspectors from of red blood cells in the body. There is no
an air conditioning unit at the building. the Michigan Department of Health and safe level of lead in drinking water, offi-
During the Aug 17 incident, one side of Human Services. cials said.
the crane lifted off the ground causing Wayne residents should continue to put Officials urged residents to continue to
the boom to strike the corner of the
building roof. No further information lead filters on home water faucets and take precautions against any exposure to
regarding the cause of the incident or an consider having children tested for lead in the dangerous neurotoxin.
estimate of the damage to the school their blood following levels of the neuro- Filters are available between 7 a.m. and
was available.The large crane reportedly toxin found in city water supplies. 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the City
was repositioned without any reported According to a posting on the city web- of Wayne Department of Public Works,
injuries to workers. site last month, nine of 60 homes tested in 35200 Forest Ave. in Wayne. The depart-
Wayne had excessive levels of lead. ment can be reached at (734) 721-8600.

SYNOPSIS
SPECIAL MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, August 17, 2023
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Christopher Roosen, Trustee
ABSENT: Roger Lundberg, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiation Discussion
As permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act (PA 267) of 1976 or MCL 15.268, Section 8 (C) for strategy and
negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement if either negotiating party
requests a closed hearing. – Approved
1. New Business CITY OF ROMULUS
A. Decision from Closed Session – Approved
PLANNING COMMISSION
2. Brief Public Comments: None NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
September 18, 2023
3. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available August 29, 2023.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor September 18, 2023 for the purpose of considering the following:
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1. SLU-2023-001, 002, and 003/SPR-2022-013; Safeway Oil Service Center requesting special
land use approvals for a vehicle fueling station, car wash and drive-thru restaurant as part of a
SYNOPSIS vehicle service center development. The property is owned by Wayne County Airport Authority
REGULAR MEETING and the 6.5-acre lease area is part of DP #80 053 99 0001 700, located on the west side of
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Middlebelt Road, south of Lucas Drive, and north of Hildebrandt. The property is zoned AP,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Airport District.
DATE: Thursday, August 17, 2023
TIME: 7:00 p.m. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LEASE AREA:
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 3 SOUTH, RANGE 9
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee EAST, CITY OF ROMULUS, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS:
Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Roger Lundberg, Trustee COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 14, THENCE ALONG THE
Christopher Roosen, Trustee EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE CENTERLINE OF MIDDLEBELT ROAD (162
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: FEET WIDE) N02°09'58"E 100.00 FEET; THENCE S87°50'02"W 372.00 FEET; THENCE
1. Agendas: N02°09'58"e 761.00 FEET; THENCE N87°50'02"E 372.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved MIDDLEBELT ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); THENCE ALONG SAID LINE S02°09'58'W 761.00
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 6.50 ACRES OF LAND. ALL BEING
A. WTUA Budget Presentation – Approved
B. Reappointment – Zoning Board of Appeals – Paul Smith – Approved PART OF PARCEL 80-053-99-0001-700.
C. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented
3. Public Hearing: None The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
4. Brief Public Comments: 3 residents had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees. Romulus MI 48174-1485.
5. New Business:
A. Planning – Master Plan Adoption – Approved
B. Planning – Conditional Rezoning – MITC Parcel 7 – Approved Copies of the applications are available for review in the Planning Department located at the
C. Parks & Recreation – Legacy Park Trail RFP – Approved Department of Public Services (12600 Wayne Road) during regular business hours which are 8:00
6. Unfinished Business: None am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Any questions regarding the application should be directed
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry: to Carol Maise, City Planner in the Planning Department at 734-955-4530. Written comments may
A. In the amount of $ 2,843,111.66 for the period of July 8, 2023 to August 4, 2023. – Approved be submitted and should be addressed to the Planning Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus,
9. Board Communication & Reports: MI 48174-1485. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to
A. Mark Abbo, Cynthia Jankowski, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Roger Lundberg, Christopher Roosen, comment on said requests. Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assis-
Manager Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None tance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the Planning Secretary
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. (734-955-4530) 48 hours prior to the meeting. Our staff will be pleased to make necessary arrange-
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available August 29, 2023. ments.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
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