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DETROIT REGION AEROTROPOLIS
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
PLAN OF THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE
DETROIT REGION AEROTROPOLIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE DETROIT REGION AEROTROPOLIS
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGION:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Executive Committee of the Detroit Region
Aerotropolis Development Corporation, Michigan, will hold a public hearing on
Wednesday, the 25th day of October, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time in the
Detroit Region Aerotropolis offices located at 11895 S. Wayne Rd, Suite 101A, Romulus,
Michigan, to consider the adoption of a resolution approving a Tax Increment Finance and
Development Plan (the "Plan") for the Local Development Finance Authority of the
Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation pursuant to Act 281 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1986, as amended.
The property to which the Plan applies is located near the southern intersection of
Ecorse and Henry Ruff Road, in the City of Romulus, as described more fully in the pro-
posed Plan.
Copies of the proposed Plan, maps, etc. are on file at the office of the Detroit
Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation for inspection during regular business
hours.
At the public hearing, all interested persons desiring to address the Executive
Committee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of Plan.
All aspects of the Plan will be open for discussion at the public hearing.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by calling the Detroit Region
Aerotropolis Development Corporation at 734-992-2286.
This notice is given by order of the Executive Committee of the Detroit Region
Aerotropolis Development Corporation, State of Michigan, pursuant to Section 4 of Act
281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986, as amended.
Wendy Sutton
Secretary
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 11, 2017
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:
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
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Crout
seconded by
Makowski
to accept the agenda as presented
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-299 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on September 5, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Choate, Crout, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Abstain
: Barden, Makowski.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video in memory of September 11, 2001. He also presented a video of upcoming
City events.
17-300 5A.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration to adjust the grant bal-
ances reflecting actual expenses from the 16/17 budget year.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Comm. Dev. Block Grant
Revenue
252-000-501.100 Federal Grant Revenue 576,120 19,352 595,472
Expenditures
252-000-814.016 Clearance, Demo, Reme 16-24-04 73,600 (1,100) 72,500
252-000-831.016 General Admin 16-24-21A
6,290 267 6,557
252-000-844.016 Senior Services 16-24-05A
2,240 396
2,636
252-000-845.142 Park/Rec Facilities 14-24-03F - 1,225 1,225
252-000-887.016 Economic Dev 16-24-18A
226,820 19,886 246,706
252-000-971.015 Acquisition & Relocation 15-24-01 47,770 (1,322) 46,448
To adjust the grant balances reflecting actual expenses from the 16/17 budget year.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
17-301 6A1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-7, Library Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of September 5, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, announced that delinquent taxes can be paid at a kiosk in Rite Aid stores; also, DTE
Energy bills can be paid the same way. Visit
for locations and updates.
7. Public Comment:
A candidate for City Council inquired about political campaign signs. A resident spoke about not putting signs
on city right-of-ways. Jan Lemmon, Chairperson, Cemetery Board of Trustees, announced a euchre tournament
will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the V.F.W. Hall – with all proceeds going to the cemetery fund. A
resident spoke about political candidates going door-to-door in the City of Romulus.
8. Unfinished Business:
City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg informed that there is currently no city ordinance regarding political signs; how-
ever; signs cannot be placed where they will block right-of-ways. She also mentioned the “100 ft
rule” regarding political signs on Election Day. Councilman Wadsworth announced that St. Aloysius Church will
have a “white elephant sale” during Pumpkin Festival. He also spoke about the bingo fundraiser with all pro-
ceeds going to the Romulus Animal Shelter. Jadie Settles, Director of Public Safety, expressed that if anyone has
a problem with signs on city property to call the Ordinance or Police Department – do not move the signs – let
the authorities handle the situation.
9. New Business: None.
10. Communication:
Councilwoman Roscoe announced that the Boy Scouts will hold their annual pancake breakfast during the
Pumpkin Festival.
17-302 11.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to pay Warrant 17-17 in the amount of $707,464.72.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
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 September 11, 2017.
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CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE TO ELECTORS
Absentee Voter Ballots
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS, COUNTY OF WAYNE,
STATE OF MICHIGAN:
Notice is hereby given that
ABSENTEE VOTER BALLOTS
are available for the November City
General Election to be held Tuesday, November 7, 2017, and may be obtained from the Office of the
Romulus City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, for electors who:
1. Expect to be absent from the community the entire time the polls are open,
2. Are physically unable to attend the polls,
3. Cannot attend the polls due to religious beliefs,
4. Are 60 years of age or older,
5. Have been appointed an election inspector in a precinct other than where they reside, or
6. In jail awaiting arraignment or trial.
To obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot APPLICATION, please visit the City website at
or call the Clerk's office at 734-942-7540.
Notice is further given that Saturday, November 4, 2017 2:00 p.m. is the deadline for an elector who
qualifies to vote as an absent voter, as defined in section 758, Michigan Election law, to apply for an
absent voter ballot. The City Clerk's Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to accept bal-
lots.
“LATE” REQUEST DEADLINE:
Absent voter ballots can be picked up by the voter in person
anytime up to 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the election - the ballot must be voted in the office; the
voter is not permitted to leave with the ballot.
“EMERGENCY” REQUEST DEADLINE:
An elector may make an "emergency" request for an
absentee ballot if he or she cannot attend the polls because of (1) personal disablement or (2) a fam-
ily death or illness which will require the elector leave the community for the entire time the polls
are open on Election Day. The emergency must have occurred after 2:00 p.m. on the Saturday before
the election.
REMINDER: The last day to register to vote for this election is Monday, October 10, 2017.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: 10-05-2017
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The Inkster Fire Department
has been awarded a federal
grant to hire nine new firefight-
ers.
U.S. Senators Debbie
Stabenow and Gary Peters today
announced the grant last week.
The money will come from the
Federal
Emergency
Management Agency Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency
Response (SAFER) grant pro-
gram. The City of Inkster Fire
Department will receive
$1,682,760 which should fund the
nine new firefighters for two
years.
According to Inkster Fire
Chief Chuck Hubbard, the city
was fortunate to receive the
grant which fire officials applied
for on behalf of the city back in
January.
“It's very competitive,”
Hubband said. “We are fortunate
indeed tohave been successful.”
Hubbard said that the nine
new firefighters would bring the
total Inkster fire component to 30
working in suppression.
“That's a lot closer to meeting
NFPA standards. We'll be able to
staffmore vehicles.”
“Our firefighters in Southeast
Michigan put their lives on the
line every day to protect our fam-
ilies, homes, and communities,”
said Stabenow. “These
resources will help make sure
there is always someone there to
answer the call in an emer-
gency.”
“Firefighters and first respon-
ders are on the frontlines pro-
tecting our communities when
emergencies strike,” Peters said.
“This funding will help ensure
fire departments in Southeast
Michigan have the trained staff
they need to respond to emer-
gencies.”
Hubbard said that the city
would begin the hiring process
immediately and that he expect-
ed the nine new firefighters to be
on staff in less than sixmonths.
“By grant standards we have
180 days,” he said.
Eligible fire departments in
Michigan and across the country
can apply for Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency
Response grants. These competi-
tive grants provide money to
guarantee departments are
appropriately staffed with quali-
fied professional and volunteer
firefighters. More information
about the grant can be found at
-
quate-fire-emergency-response-
grants.
These resources will help make
sure there is always someone
there to answer the call in an emergency.
”
Wayne County Community College
will host Western Wayne Taste & Taps, a
fundraiser for the college scholarship
fund from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Ted
Scott Campus inBelleville.
Area restaurants will provide taste-
sized food samples which can be pur-
chased with food-tasting tickets avail-
able for purchase while those 21 and
older sample regional craft beers. The
beer tasting fee is $20 and included a
souvenir glass, t-shirt and 10 tasting
tokens.
Live musical entertainment will be
provided by RJ Spangler performing
Detroit jazz and blues from 2-3:30 p.m.
Therewill also be an animal magic show
at 3:30 and Abrakadoodle will instruct
young visitors in arts and crafts.
All proceeds from the food and beer
tasting will benefit the college scholar-
ship fund.
The event is open to the public. For
more information, call (734) 699-7008.
The Ted Scott Campus is located at
9555HaggertyRoad inBelleville.
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900.
CITY OF WESTLAND
NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE TESTING
LABORER POSITIONS
Notice is given that the City of Westland shall conduct Civil Service testing to create a list of qualified applicants for filling future
laborer positions. Qualified individuals must complete a job application and submit a resume to determine eligibility; only those
individuals who fulfill minimum requirements will be tested. Minimum requirements: Commercial Driver's License with A
endorsement preferred or obtained within six (6) months from date of hire, High School diploma or GED equivalency, Certificate
(25-48 credit hours resulting in certificate), or Associate's degree in any skilled trades preferred; or the equivalent education
and/or work experience. Work is performed primarily outdoors and in all types of weather. Must be able to work overtime,
including weekends and holidays. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. For placement on Civil Service
Eligibility List, applicant must successfully pass all testing. The City will limit Civil Service testing to the first fifty (50) appli-
cants, based on date of submission of application and resume, who meet the minimum requirements. Your completed applica-
tion, a resume including five (5) references will be accepted beginning 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Office of
Personnel, City Hall, City of Westland, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185-2016. The application process shall run from
10 a.m. October 6, 2017 through 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2017 after which time no applications shall be accepted.
Application for employment may be found on City website
EOE
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PROPERTY FOR SALE - CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
The Charter Township of Plymouth is seeking bidders interested in purchasing the Township's Department of Public Works
Building and grounds, at 46555 Port Street, Plymouth MI, 48170. The site is currently zoned Industrial. The Township has no
intention of re-zoning this parcel.
Interested bidders must send three sealed (3) hard-copy letters of interest to Mr. Jerry Vorva, Township Clerk, by Friday, October
20 at 4 p.m., including a tentative, proposed offer of purchase and a description for the proposed re-development of the site.
Electronic copies must also be sent to Clerk Vorva at
,
The top three (3) bids based on price and proposals will be reviewed by the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees.
Recommended bidder(s) may be contacted by the Supervisor for further negotiations on price and terms. The Township's receipt
of a bid does not constitute the acceptance of any offer to purchase or otherwise create any obligation for the Township to sell
the property.
For additional information, please contact Supervisor Kurt Heise at (734) 354-3201 or by email at
.
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Monster Mutt Walk planned
A costumed Monster Mutt Walk is
planned from1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in
downtownBelleville.
The event is being organized by the
Belleville Central Business Community
in partnership with Friends of Michigan
Animals Rescue. The event will take
place on the city sidewalks and only
FourthStreet will be closed for the event.
Registration will begin at 1 p.m. on
Fourth Street next to the Belleville Area
Museum. The fee to enter a dog is $10
plus a can of dog food and advance regis-
tration is encouraged, organizers said.
The walk will start of Fourth Street
and travel right onto Charles, left on
Roys, right onto High Street and right on
Main back to Fourth Street. Medals will
be awarded to first, second and third
place winners in three categories:
Scariest, Cutest and Best Mutt and
Family. For theMutt andFamily category,
the dog's family must also be dressed in
costumes.
Also on hand for visitors will be the
Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue
Kissing Booth. For $1, visitors can enjoy a
"poochie kiss."
Spectators are welcome and do not
need four-footed friends to attend.
Applications for entry are available at
or call (734)558-5368
after 3:30 p.m. formore information.
The event sponsor is Applebees.
