Jennifer Lauria has been named to the
newly-created position of Special
Education Supervisor for Northville
Public Schools, where she has worked for
the past year as a school psychologist.
Northville Board of Education members
unanimously approved Lauria's appoint-
ment at ameeting earlier thismonth.
In this new position, Lauria will assist
the director of special services in leading,
coordinating, and monitoring district pre-
kindergarten through 12th grade Special
Education Programs to best meet the
needs of individual students. Lauria also
will oversee the district Early Intervention
Program, as well as support the district-
wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support ini-
tiative, according to a prepared release.
Prior to joining Northville Public
Schools for the 2015-16 school year, Lauria
served as a school psychologist for Wayne-
Westland Community Schools where she
worked with elementary and middle
school students.
In addition to her work at Wayne-
Westland and Northville Public Schools,
Lauria has served for the past 12 years as
an independent, contracted outpatient
therapist at KaraLee & Associates in
Plymouth, where she sees a small case-
load of clients. Lauria also has participat-
ed in Statewide Autism Resource and
Training (START) - Intensive K-12
Training. START is a Michigan
Department of Education funded program
throughGrandValley StateUniversity that
trains educators to identify and work with
students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She also is a certified facilitator to teach
Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People in the school setting, and
served on a The Leader in Me Lighthouse
School Teamwhile atWayne-Westland.
“Jennifer has already built strong rela-
tionships with staff and families in the
buildings she served, along with bringing
extensive background in special educa-
tion, data collection, behavioral analysis
and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. She
is an excellent addition to the office of
Special Education, staff, parents and our
entire school community,” said Nadine
Harris, Northville director of special serv-
ices
Lauria has a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology from Central Michigan
University, and a Masters Specialist
Degree in School Psychology from the
University of Detroit Mercy, where she
also earned a limited license to practice
psychology in the clinical setting.
“I'm honored to have the opportunity
to continue to work with the students,
staff, and families of Northville,” Lauria
said. “I look forward toworking in the spe-
cial services department to ensure our
students continue to receive high quality
instruction and support throughout their
educational careers with Northville
Public Schools.”
Lauria andher husband, Domenic, live
in Brighton with their children Nicholas,
7, andEmily, 5.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 8, 2016
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
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
16-332 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on August 1, 2016.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Members of St. John’s Lodge #44 announced their annual Youth Day Picnic to be held on Saturday, August 27,
2016 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Coleman Center on Beverly Road.
16-333 4A.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Michael
Woods.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-334 4B.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Alan
William Rafalski.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-335 4C.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Richard
Kruse.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff provided a video of upcoming City events. The mayor also gave a reminder that during the
Eureka Road construction businesses are still open.
16-336 5A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and authorize the City
of Romulus to extend Bid Award 12/13-02 with R. S. Contracting for line marking of local and major streets as
needed through the end of 2016.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-337 5B.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize the
extension of MITN Cooperative Bid Award to Washington Elevator Co., Inc. for an additional one-year period
ending October 31, 2017 at the original bid price for sidewalk ice melt compounds.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
16-338 5C.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into a pipeline
easement agreement between the City of Romulus and Wolverine Pipeline to allow a 50’ permanent easement
and a 16’ temporary work easement for the proposed 16” pipeline. Upon execution of the agreement, Wolverine
Pipeline will pay the City $26,815.00
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-339 5D (1).
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Wadsworth,
to concur with the Property Disposition
Committee and authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into an agreement with the Wayne County Treasurer to
purchase foreclosed homes in the City of Romulus as described in
EXHIBIT A:
AUGUST 2016
PARCEL
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
AMT TO REDEEM
80004020822000 6898
BIRCHDALE
ROMULUS
$4,101.81
80013020382000 6011
COLORADO
ROMULUS
$4,938.47
80013020398000 6032
4TH
ROMULUS
$3,738.30
80015990012001 6609
WASHINGTON
ROMULUS
$2,917.57
80017030019000 6341
IRMA
ROMULUS
$3,776.49
80042010033000 7385
COLBERT
ROMULUS
$3,217.91
80062030189000 34137
MCBRIDE
ROMULUS
$5,572.30
80079990037000 37224
WABASH
ROMULUS
$8,895.11
80093990030000 27649
GODDARD
ROMULUS
$4,691.89
$41,849.85
DECEMBER 2016
PARCEL
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
80014030174000 6052
ESSEX
ROMULUS
80015990033000 35319
VINEWOOD
ROMULUS
80077150050000 11246
MOORE
ROMULUS
80077280012000 11471
WHITEHORN
ROMULUS
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-340 5D (2).
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the Property Disposition Committee
and authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into a development agreement between Realty Transition LLC
and the City of Romulus for the rehabilitation of the properties acquired (as listed) in resolution number 16-339.
Whenever possible, local vendors will be utilized for the rehab projects.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-341 5E.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to introduce Budget Amendment 15/16-22 to account for
Court Building Fund activity as approved by City Council on July 25, 2016 and in accordance with Sections 2
and 4 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Romulus and 34 th District Court. Additionally,
to account for costs associated with professional services provided by Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment through June
30, 2016.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET
AMENDMENT
BUDGET
General Fund
Expenditures
101-966-999.401 Transfer Out - Court Building
Fund
-
352,196.20 352,196.20
Fund Balance
101-000-390.000 General Fund - Fund Balance
2,865,621.00 (352,196.20) 2,513,424.80
Revenue
401-000-699.101 Transfer In - General Fund
-
352,196.20 352,196.20
Expenditures
401-000-980.000 Project Costs
-
352,196.20 352,196.20
To account for Court Building Fund activity as approved by City Council on July 25 th and in accordance with
Sections 2 and 4 of the Memorandum of Understanding. Additionally, to account for costs associated with
professional services provided by Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment through June 30, 2016.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
16-342 5F.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Makowski
to concur with the administration and authorize
approval of the fiscal year 2015/2016 encumbrances for supplies and services in the amount of $7,787,327.38.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
Clerk’s Report:
Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg thanked everyone who worked on the August 2 nd Primary Election. She also spoke
about the piloting of the dual electronic poll book at this election and that it worked out very well.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment
Jan Lemmon, Chairperson, Cemetery Board of Trustees, said the new cemetery gate is coming soon and she
thanked Mayor Burcroff, Clerk Craig-Bragg, Treasurer Paige, City Council, and Tim Keyes, Economic
Development Director, for all their support to the Cemetery Board of Trustees projects and events. She
announced a euchre tournament will be held in October; tickets will go on sale at the end of August.
8. Unfinished Business:
Mayor Burcroff thanked City Purchasing Director, Lynn Conway, for her efforts in acquiring specs for the ceme-
tery gate.
9. New Business:
Councilman Wadsworth announced bingo will be held during the Pumpkin Festival on September 16, 17, and 18
with proceeds going to the Romulus Animal Shelter. The no-fee city-wide yard sale will be held on September
22 nd thru September 25 th with rain dates of September 29 th thru October 2 nd .
10. Communication
16-343 11A.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to approve Warrant 16-15 in the amount of $387,994.25.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-344 11B.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to approve Warrant 16-15E in the amount of
$13,622.50.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Makowski
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
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 August 8, 2016.
Publish:
Sept. 1, 2016
RM090116-0086 2.5 x 15.75
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPOSED ACTION:
Request Approval of a Cluster Housing Option
DATE OF HEARING:
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
TIME OF HEARING:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Plymouth has received an applica-
tion requesting CLUSTER HOUSING OPTION APPROVAL on Tax ID No(s). R-78-036-99-0008-000; R-78-036-99-0011-000;
R-78-036-99-0012-000, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 99. The property is located south of Ann Arbor Trail, east of
McClumpha Road, north of Ann Arbor Road, and west of Sheldon Road. The existing addresses are 46107 Ann Arbor Trail and
46021 Ann Arbor Trail. The site is zoned R-1-S, Single Family Residential.
Application:
2216-0816
Applicant:
Leo D. Gonzalez
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: For parcel/lot descriptions, see tax records based on Tax ID No(s). R-78-036-99-0008-000; R-
78-036-99-0011-000; R-78-036-99-0012-000.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
that persons interested are requested to be present. Pertinent information relative to the appli-
cation may be examined at the Plymouth Township Division of Public Services, Community Development Department, during
regular business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Written comments will be received prior to the meeting and may be mailed
to 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170, or call 734-354-3270, ext. 5. The meeting will be held in the Town Hall
Meeting Room at Plymouth Township Hall, which is located at 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such
as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township meetings, to individu-
als with disabilities at the meetings/hearings, upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling
the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone: 734-354-3201. TDD users: 800-849-3777
(Michigan Relay Service).
PUBLISH:
September 1, 2016
KENDRA BARBERENA, SECRETARY
PLANNING COMMISSION
PT090116-0081 2.5 x 6.515
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
Beginning 9/6/2016, the Charter Township of Plymouth Department of Public Works (DPW) will start its annual fire hydrant
winterization/flushing program. You may notice a temporary discoloration of your water. This should only be for a short peri-
od of time. Any prolonged problems should be reported to the DPW by calling 734-354-3270 x3.
Publish: Sept. 1 and Sept. 8, 2016
PT090116-0082 2.5 x 1
Jennifer Lauria
The changing demographics in Canton
will be a primary factor in the future
recreation plans of the township, accord-
ing to officials.
A new, five-year master plan for recre-
ation and leisure services in Canton will
consider the 138 percent increase in resi-
dents who will be more than 65 years of
age by the year 2040, a figure compiled by
the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments.
There was also a more than 10 percent
increase in non-white residents indicated
in the 2010 census over the previous
decade, mostly in the Asian and African-
Americanpopulation.
A public hearing on a new recreation
master plan which will affect the years
2017 through 2021 is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 and members of the board of
trustees are expected to vote on the issue.
The plan is required by the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources as part
of any grant application for funding.
Canton has secured about $3.4 million in
state grants for construction and improve-
ments at Summit on the Park, Fellows
CreekGolf Club and townshipparks.
Surveys of residents indicated that res-
idents felt the township needed addition-
al walking trails; development of the new
Patriot Park on the west side of the town-
ship, expanded parking lots at the parks
andmore athletic fields.
The Northville Educational
Foundation is sponsoring a $25,000
Cash for CollegeRaffle.
The prize money can be used toward
future college tuition, current tuition or
even to pay off existing student loans,
organizers said.
Only 700 tickets will be available at
$75 each. Proceeds from the raffle will
benefit Northville Educational
Foundation and the more than 7,300
students in the district.
Organizers said they must sell 667
tickets or the prize will revert to a 50/50
drawing with a minimum prize of
$1,000.
The drawing will take place during
the 7:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony in
downtown Northville Friday, Nov. 18, in
the town square. The drawing is expect-
ed to take place following the Holiday
Lighted Parade. Ticket holders need
not be present towin.
Tickets are available now until the
start of the parade Nov. 18, or until all
700 tickets are sold, whichever comes
first. Purchasersmust be 18 or older.
Tickets can be purchased online at
or in person at
the Northville Educational Foundation
office at 501 West Main St. in Northville
or fromany foundationboardmember.
Tickets will also be sold at upcoming
community events including Northville
High School Parent Night, Sept. 13 and
MeadsMill ParentNight, Sept. 14.
