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Sale of Legends holiday raffle tickets begins

Halloween may be approaching but ” The drawing will take place at the
Inkster Legends Founder and Director Sheraton Hotel at 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Smiley
Fred Smiley is concentrating his efforts Each year, the Inkster Legends said, and winners do not have to be pres-
on Christmas. provides gifts and food for ent to claim their prizes.
Each year, the Inkster Legends pro- Smiley stressed that this raffle is the
vides gifts and food for 100 families in 100 families in need in Inkster. main fundraiser for the Christmas
need in Inkster. The group has been pro- Giveaway which helps local families.
viding the help for families for seven “We couldn't do it without all those who
years and volunteers are already selling Prizes this year include a weekend stay two at Urban Soul; dinner for two at donate the prizes,” he said, “we're very
raffle tickets for the drawing that supports at the Sheraton Hotel including breakfast; Famous Ford Garage; dinner for two at thankful for all the support for all these
the help for Inkster families. four tickets to the Henry Ford Museum; a They Say and dinner for two at Red years.”
Each raffle ticket is priced at $10 and Birthday Party Blast for 13 at the Lobster. To purchase tickets for the raffle, call
offers a chance to win one of three grand Romulus Athletic Center; a weekend stay Smiley said there will be a bonus draw- Smiley at (734) 890-2478, Daniel Orr at
prizes; an autographed basketball from at the Marriott Hotel; two racks of lamb ing this year for a Sunday soul food din- (313)715-6700 or Larry Spencer at
the Harlem Globetrotters along with four from Fairway Meats; two tickets to a ner for two at the Stardust Lounge. (313)520-8144.
tickets to a game or four tickets to the Music Hall performance; two ReNue
Detroit Pistons game against the Toronto teeth whitening packages at Cherryhill
Raptors on March 17 or four tickets to the Dental; dinner for two at along with other To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900.
Universoul Circus in Detroit. prizes from Texas Roadhouse; dinner for
Rest stop to be razed MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 24, 2018
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The rest stop at Interstate 275 between ment. “These costs combined amount to
the Michigan Avenue and Ford Road exits two to three times the typical operating The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
in Canton Township will be closed by the costs of other rest areas.” Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
State of Michigan next month. The exit ramp to the rest stop will be Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Representatives from the Michigan barricaded, according to state officials, LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Department of Transportation announced and the building will be demolished and Barb Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
last week that the closure of the rest stop the parking lot and walkways removed 1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the agenda as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-330 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
will take place Nov. 14 due to budget con- and replaced with grass although the Romulus City Council held on September 10, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
straints. scales and truck parking area will remain 18-331 2B. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
“The estimated cost to replace the open for the use of law enforcement. City Council held on September 10, 2018 – SAFER Grant (open session). Motion Carried Unanimously.
building is $1.1 million to $1.5 million, plus The bike trail nearby will not be affect- 3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report
the continued costs for maintenance, safe- ed and will remain open to cyclists, offi- Chairperson Barden spoke about the Pumpkin Festival. Mr. Barden read a resolution recognizing Mr. and Mrs.
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ty and security,” MDOT said in a state- cials said. Cofield on their 50 wedding anniversary. Councilman Wadsworth complimented Jazmine Danci, Chuck
Lindenmuth, and Emory Long on the fine job they did working on the Parade of Lights. Councilman Wadsworth
Inkster man killed in home Harper of Ball Road Tabernacle spoke about the church’s 80 Anniversary. Dawn and Morris Snyder informed
also expressed the need for volunteers in order to have bingo games at next year’s Pumpkin Festival. Pastor Bob
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about their new restaurant on Goddard Rd. – “Clean to the Bone”.
18-332 4A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Abdo to adopt a resolution to recognize Frances Amanda Sikes-
Curtis. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Michigan State Police are investigating indicated that two people waked up to the 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
the death of a 41-year-old man shot in his victim's home and shot him through a win- 5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff introduced DDA Director, Merrie Druyor, who spoke about the Pumpkin Festival festivities. Fire
Inkster home last Sunday. dow. The victim suffered one gunshot wound Chief, Kevin Krause, spoke about the Fire Cadet Program and introduced the coordinator of the Schoolcraft
According to police, the shooting to the chest. He was transported to a local College cadet program who expounded on the fact that other cities are patterning their cadet programs after the
occurred at about 11:55 p.m. Oct.6 in the 1400 hospital where he was later pronounced City of Romulus. Chief Krause then introduced four City of Romulus Fire Cadets. Mayor Burcroff presented a
video of upcoming City events.
block of Crescent Street in Inkster. Police dead. Police have asked anyone with infor- 18-333 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and extend Bid Award
said it appeared that early investigation mation to contact (734) 287-5000. 16/17-02 with Zones Inc. for the acquisition of computer hardware, software and software licensing for the City
of Romulus Technology Services Department for an additional year (to expire on Oct. 10, 2019.) Motion
Carried Unanimously.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 18-334 5B. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and amend the four-year
INVITATION TO BID contract with Lasercom LLC (previously awarded on April 11, 2018, Resolution # 18-151) for the printing of
water bills ITB 17/18-34 with the revised pricing of $0.125 each (additional $4,125 annually). Roll Call Vote:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Ayes – Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth. Nays – Abdo, Webb, Williams. Motion Carried.
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 for the following: 18-335 5C. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to authorize payment to SEMCOG in the amount
of $2,728,00. Said dues are for membership from June 15, 2018 through June 15, 2019. Motion Carried
VIDEO SERVER AND PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT Unanimously.
18-336 5D. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor and
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company clerk to enter into a resolution to adopt Morgan Stanley/Lincoln Financial 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any for City employees. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams. Nays – None Abstain
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability – Wadsworth. Motion Carried.
in employment or the provision of services. 18-337 5E. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and introduce
Budget Amendment 18/19-10 to transfer the remaining reimbursable grant balances from the 17/18 budget into
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK the current 18/19 budget.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
Publish 10/11/2018 CN1761 - 101118 2.5 x 2.043
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Community Development Block Grant
Revenue
CITY OF ROMULUS 252-000-501.100 Grant Revenue – Federal 253,540 31,822 285,362
PLANNING COMMISSION Expense
Notice of a Public Hearing 252-000-831.017 Gen Admin 17-24-21A - 7,758 7,758
October 29, 2018 252-000-844.017 Senior Services 17-24-05A - - 5,211 5,211
252-000-848.016
782 782
Park/Rec Facilities 16-24-03F
252-000-887.016 Economic Dev 16-24-18A - 2,410 2,410
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 252-000-887.017 Economic Dev 17-24-14E 84,470 15,661 100,131
October 29, 2018 for the purpose of considering the following: RZ-2018-001/SLU-2018-003; GFL- To transfer the remaining reimbursable grant balances from the 17/18 budget into the current 18/19 budget.
NPR Recycling Center Conditional Rezoning and Special Land Use located at 30880 Smith Motion Carried Unanimously.
(Parcel ID #80-042-99-0068-000, #80-042-99-0069-001, #80-042-99-0066-703, #80-042-99-0066- 18-338 5F. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
702). Amendment 18/19-11 to recognize the Assistance to Firefighter Grant revenue and corresponding expense for the
Fire Prevention Grant accepted by City Council on August 27, 2018 (Res. # 18-291).
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
1. A conditional rezoning application to rezone 10.37 acres from M-1, Light Industrial and RC, ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Regional Center to M-2, General Industrial; and General Fund
2. A special land use application for an indoor and outdoor recycling operation. Revenue
101-336-501.044 Assistance to Firefighter Grant - 23,334 23,334
The conditional rezoning and special land use are requested to continue the paper recycling opera- Expense
tion and to add scrap metal recycling and storage yards. 101-336-818.336 Contractual Services - AFG 1,666 23,334 25,000
To recognize the Assistance to Firefighter Grant revenue and corresponding expense for the Fire Prevention
The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Grant accepted by City Council on August 27, 2018 (Res # 18-291). Note: This has no impact to the General
Romulus MI 48174-1485. A copy of the proposed requests are available in the Planning Department Fund’s fund balance. Motion Carried Unanimously.
*6A1. Deleted from agenda.
during regular business hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions may be 18-339 6A2 (a). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the Property Disposition Committee
addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Economic Development Department, 11111 Wayne Road, to approve the following excess city-owned parcel to be re-listed for sale with Metro Realty. The listing agree-
Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or at 734-955-4530. ment shall provide that the sale is subject to Council approval – 80 014 03 0174 000 aka 6052 Essex (Approval
was first granted by City Council on October 23, 2017 via Resolution 17-358.) Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk 18-340 6A2 (b). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to concur with the Property Disposition Committee to
City of Romulus, Michigan approve excess city-owned parcels to be listed for sale with Metro Realty (following demolition by Realty
Transition LLC in accordance with the 2017 “Development Agreement”). The listing agreement shall provide
Publish: October 11, 2018 RM0341 - 101118 2.5 x 4.084 that the sale is subject to Council approval:
80 015 99 0007 000 aka 6578 Washington
80 020 01 0068 300 aka 36282 Park Place
80 044 01 0495 000 aka 7331 Kempa
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 80 048 99 0002 000 aka 28585 Smith.
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-341 6A3. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve the sale of Parcel 80 015 99 0033 000,
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. vacant residential land located on Vinewood to Ky Shrode for the full listing price of $6,000. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 18-342 6A4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to approve first reading of the Romulus DDA Downtown
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
or activities. Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
18-343 645. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to schedule a public hearing on Monday, October 22,
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments regarding ACTIA Electronics Inc. request for a new IFT Exemption
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Certificate at 15385 Pine, Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously.
the ADA.
18-344 6A6. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to schedule a public hearing on Monday, October 22, 2018
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services at 7:15 p.m. to hear comments regarding Kerr Corporation request for a new IFT Exemption Certificate at 28200
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Wick Road, Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously.
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 18-345 6A7. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session on Monday, October 1,
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the City Purchasing Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies 7. Public Comment
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- The treasurer of the APA Organization read a letter of thank you to Councilwoman Williams for her contributions
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets th
are generally prohibited. to the APA’s 77 Anniversary celebration. Jan Lemmon, Cemetery Board of Trustees Chairperson, announced
that the VFW is having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. to help
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- replace the money that was stolen from them in a recent burglary at the VFW Hall. Reverend Talley spoke about
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Romulus Community Schools.
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon 8. Unfinished Business
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Councilman Wadsworth asked if water testing results are available for residents to view and Mayor Burcroff
informed that water testing results are public information.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its 9. New Business
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
10. Communication
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Councilwoman Williams spoke about the Romulus Community Schools. Councilwoman Talley spoke about City
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, events.
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. 18-346 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 18-18 in the amount of $2,186,257.10. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- Motion Carried Unanimously.
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Publish: 10/11/2018 CN1760 - 101118 2.5 x 4.72 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on September 24, 2018.
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