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Township files for injunction against landfill

Northville Township has option than to seek relief from state limits. These areas include
asked a court to halt waste dump- the court,” Abbo said. ” the new Cell 6, 2 acres at the top
ing in a new section of the Arbor The Michigan Department of Since Arbor Hills opened Cell 6 in July, more than of the landfill and a leachate
Hills Landfill because of an Environment, Great Lakes and 462 odor complaints have been made. riser east of Cell 6.
increase in odor complaints Energy (EGLE) issued a violation “Arbor Hills Landfill has
caused by elevated methane gas notice Oct. 10 to the Arbor Hills repeatedly stated that they are
levels. Landfill for violating Part 115, working to improve the condi-
In a motion filed Oct. 26 in Solid Waste Management, of the NREPA, and a consent judgment with the rules (not for abatement tions at the landfill; however,
Wayne County Circuit Court, the Natural Resources and between Environment, Great of nuisance conditions). things have only deteriorated,”
township seeks a temporary Environmental Protection Act Lakes, and Energy (“EGLE”) and “We cannot allow our resi- added Northville Township
restraining order that would pre- (“NREPA”). Since Arbor Hills AH Landfill dated 3-7-22 (“EGLE dents to be exposed to these Clerk Cynthia L. Jankowski. “On
vent Arbor Hills Landfill in opened Cell 6 in July, more than Consent Judgment”). AH extreme methane gas levels, and behalf of our residents, we need
Salem Township from placing 462 odor complaints have been Landfill's creation and ongoing horrible smells for another 90 a resolution.”
waste in the newly created Cell 6. made; this is more than half of all nature of nuisance conditions days,” continued Abbo. “The This temporary restraining
“Since the Arbor Hills of the complaints made in entire- are documented and indis- health and wellness of our resi- order is the latest chapter in the
Landfill has opened Cell 6 in ty of 2022. putable.” dents is a top priority. That is why lawsuit Northville Township
early July, we have seen odor The motion states, “It is Despite the dramatic increase we are calling on the court to filed in November 2021 against
complaints quadruple,” said uncontroverted that the AH in complaints from Northville issue a restraining order prevent- Arbor Hills to stop noxious odors,
Northville Township Supervisor Landfill is operating in violation residents, EGLE and Arbor Hills ing Arbor Hills from using Cell 6 prevent excess pollutants being
Mark J. Abbo. “While EGLE has of Part 115, Solid Waste Landfill have agreed to an exten- until all of the proper safety discharged and to protect
been trying to work with Arbor Management, of the Natural sion to remedy the situation. The measures are in place.” Johnson Creek, the only cold-
Hills, we do not feel they share Resources and Environmental agreement gives Arbor Hills until In the violation notice, EGLE water trout stream in the area.
the same urgency of the board of Protection Act (“NREPA”), and Jan. 18, 2024, for the completion documented 31 areas of the A hearing will be scheduled
trustees and residents. As a the administrative rules promul- and implementation of remedial Arbor Hills Landfill that have by the court to address the
result, we feel we have no other gated by part 115 (“Rules”), of measures to ensure compliance methane levels higher than the motion.
Special delivery

New police program offers safe storage option for holiday packages

The Northville Township Police ” To ship a package, use the following
Department takes the protection of resi- It will reduce the opportunity for porch pirates addressee format:
dents seriously, including reducing some [Recipient Name]
of the risk of online shopping. to steal packages after they are delivered c/o Max's Vault
The department has introduced 41600 Six Mile Road
Operation Max's Vault, a temporary pack- to a dwelling and left unattended. Northville, MI 48168
age storage solution which allows resi- Any unclaimed packages after Jan. 1,
dents to ship online purchases under 50 Additionally, a survey published by Because the police department is a 24- 2024, will be held at the police depart-
pounds to the police department in care SafeWise and Vivint Smart Home in hour operation, residents may claim ment for one week and attempts will be
of Max's Vault, named for the department November 2022, reports three in four packages at any time of day. made to contact the owner. If the resident
support dog. The parcels will be stored in Americans have had a delivery stolen Operation Max's Vault will continue doesn't respond, the packages will be
a secured area, officials said, and the from their home. It estimates 260 million until Jan. 1, 2024. returned to the sender.
package owner must pick up the delivery packages, valued at $19.5 billion, were This service is free and is open to all “This unique crime prevention pro-
within five days of arrival. “The goal of stolen from porches in the United States Northville Township residents. gram is an example of how the
this program is to keep the Grinch out of in the year prior. Deliveries must weigh less than 50 Northville Township Police Department
the holiday season,” said Police Chief To ensure the package gets to the cor- pounds and cannot contain hazardous continues to innovate in order to provide
Scott Hilden. “It will reduce the opportu- rect buyer, police have instituted a materials, flammable liquids, illegal con- exceptional public service in a profes-
nity for porch pirates to steal packages secure process to claim the package. The traband, live animals, weapons or ammu- sional, creative, responsible manner,”
after they are delivered to a dwelling and person whose name is on the delivery nition. Hilden said.
left unattended.” must provide government-issued identifi-
He expects Operation Max's Vault will cation that matches the name on the MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
tamp down the opportunity for theft. shipment. A spouse, friend or other fami- September 25, 2023
In November and December 2022, 83 ly member cannot come in that person's Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
incidents of package thefts were report- place. In addition, the shopper must
ed to police in Oakland, Washtenaw and show an order confirmation or receipt, as Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden
Western Wayne County. well as sign a release form.
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia
Williams Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
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D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff; Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney
Roberty Scappaticci, DPW Director; Jeff Kemp, Building Director; Jennifer Maddison, Technology
www.associatednewspapers.net. 1. Agenda
Services; Maria Lambert, Resident Services Director/C.D.B.G. Coordinator
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
2. Minutes
A. Res # 23-248 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING B. Res. #23-249 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Minutes
October 2, 2023 from the Special Meeting - Study Session held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 discuss the Quarterly Investment Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - None
Pledge of Allegiance 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden. A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Roll Call 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia A. Res. #23-250 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to concur with the
Williams administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb between The Senior Alliance (T.S.A.), Area of Aging 1-C and the City of Romulus to provide free
Administrative Officials in Attendance: health care benefit counseling to older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Robert McCraight, Mayor Motion Carried Unanimously.
Stacy Paige, Treasurer B. Res. #23-251 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to concur with the
Administrative Staff in Attendance: administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Romulus
Sean Mullins, Clerk's Office Staff; Jerry Frayer, DDA Director; Steven Dudek, Director of Technology Athletic Club (Romulus Flyers) to allow the use of Elmer Johnson Park for the purpose of football
Services practice, football games and end of season cleanup from October 3, 2023, through November 10,
1. Agenda 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda C. Res. #23-252 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth, to concur with the
Motion Carried Unanimously administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the grant agreement between the
2. Minutes County of Wayne and the City of Romulus for improvements to the Jimmy Raspberry Park (36289
A. Res. # 23- 258 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley for Approval of Minutes Cypress) with an allocation to the City of Romulus in the amount of $29,521.00 to be used to
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. remove aged playground equipment and replace with new, safer equipment.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. Res. # 23-259 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley for Approval of the D. Res. #23-253 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe, to concur with the
Minutes from the Special Meeting - Study Session held on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 6:15 administration and consent to piggyback on the N.C.P.A. Contract 01-50 for the purchase of the
p.m. to discuss the City of Romulus Retiree Healthcare. Motion Carried Unanimously 23/24 licenses for Adobe Pro from Zones Inc. for a cost of $15,677.00.
3. Petitioner - None Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes E. Res. #23-254 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe, to concur with the
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to Accept the Chairperson's Report administration and consent to piggyback on the City of Livonia RFB-05092023- D.P.W and enter
Motion Carried Unanimously into the contract with Underground Infrastructure Services, Inc. for a Lead Service Line
5. Mayor’s Report – Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes Investigation Program at a cost of $253,681.00 with a 10% ($25,368.10) contingency for any unfore
A. Res. # 23-260 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the seen restoration requirements. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Administration and authorize the Mayor or Human Resources Director to enter into a contract with F. Res. #23-255 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Blue Cross Blue Shield, beginning January 1, 2024, to provide a group Medicare Advantage Plan to administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #07B7700179 for the purchase of
replace the current supplemental plan for all eligible City and Court retirees. one (1) 2023 Ford Bronco Sport in the amount of $32,805.00 with Feldman Automotive Group to
Motion Carried Unanimously replace the most worn-out vehicle currently being used by the Building Department.
B. Res. #23- 261 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to concur with the Administration Motion Carried Unanimously.
and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #MA190000001154 for the purchase of ten (10) 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Portable Prep Radios from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $56,071.30. A. Res. #23-256 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Amended
Motion Carried Unanimously Resolution Authorizing a Proposed Ballot Language Amending Chapter 6, Section 6.4 of the
C. Res. # 23-262 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Romulus City Charter. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Administration and consent to piggyback on the Dell Midwestern Higher Education Compact 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Contract #MHEC-04152022 for the upgrade of the license for the Dell Power Protect Data Manager 8. Public Comment
software for additional backup capacity at a total cost of $13,985.60. Motion Carried Unanimously A resident addressed the city council about the unpaid taxes of a local business.
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk A resident inquired about the city's position on cannabis establishments.
7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes 9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
8. Public Comment 10. New Business
A resident inquired about property taxes. 11. Warrant
9. Unfinished Business A. Res. #23-257 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #23-18 for
10. New Business - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes checks presented in the amount of $1,545,672.06. Motion Carried Unanimously.
11. Communication - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
12. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.

I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan, certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 2, 2023. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on September 25, 2023.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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