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Rachal said serving as an election work-
er was especially significant since it was a
Presidential Election that draws more vot-
ers. At age 17, the senior was not eligible to
vote, but she called working the election “a
great experience.”
“It allowed us to learn about how elec-
tions work andwe alsowere able to help out
the community,” Rachal said. “We greeted
people and told them where their precinct
voted. We also helped put their ballot in the
tabulator if they needed help. I learned
there are a lot of challenges that may come
about. People sometimes are not nice, but
wewere still nice to them.
“We had a lot of voters that came out. It
was really special. It was so important to
everybody tomake sure their vote counted.”
Other students on hand for the presenta-
tion were seniors Carly Paul (chapter vice
president), Sierra Scott andMariaLaird and
juniors Kyle Brown, Alyx Johnson, Gabrielle
Miller, Samantha Stobbe, Marquelle
Ballard, Muhammad Sumbal, Taryn
Garrison andZipporahWilliams.
The students volunteer at community
events on a regular basis, which gives them
service hours while helping the public.
Rachal said students organized a can drive
to collect food for a homeless shelter and
are regular participants in the roast beef
dinners the second Saturday of themonth at
Romulus Community United Methodist
Church. The group is planning to host a
Santa Shop in December to allow kinder-
garteners at Wick Elementary School to
shop for free for their parents.
“We want to show our community that we
care about what's going on,” Rachal said.
“We're not just kids going to school for the
education.Wewantmore than that.”
Math teacher Kathy Abdo and counselor
Liza Mockeridge are Romulus High School
advisers to theNational Honor Society.
“I am proud of my NHS students here at
Romulus High School,” Abdo said. “They
have proven themselves to be leaders in the
classroomaswell as in the community.”
"They had a duty to properly store toxic
medication," Gerou said. "They had a duty to
care for the child."
The pair are no longer together and live
separately, according to court records.
They are both free on bond while await-
ing trial in circuit court. If convicted, they
faceup to 15 years inprison.
special land use and site plan processes and
building permits.
“We are excited for this development and
the opportunity to expand,” noted Dora
Brown, a spokesperson for the Triumph
Church. “We are looking forward to moving
in andplan onbeing a great neighbor.”
No date has been announced for the
move or the first Triumph services at the
site.
The Salvation Army is currently seeking
bell ringers for the 2012 season.
“This is a paid position,” noted a
spokesman. “While we are usually staffed
with volunteers, we also have some paid
positionswith flexible hours,” she added.
Bell ringers will work at various area
locations throughDec. 24.
To arrange an interview, call (734) 453-
5464. At the interview, applicants are urged
to bring two forms of identification such as a
passport, state identification or drivers
license, Social Security card or original
birth certificate.
The Salvation Army office is located at
9451 S. MainSt. inPlymouth.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
November 13, 2012
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 LeRoy Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Crova to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-337 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held November 5, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-338 5A.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to award Bid 12/13-05 for the acquisition of two (2) Ultralyte
LR 100 radar units and one (1) radar unit for the police motorcycle for the City of Romulus Police Department to
the lowest bidder, Digital Ally, Inc. in the amount of $6,740.00
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate,
Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-339 5B.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to award Bid 12/13-08 for the acquisition of twenty-six (26)
wireless cellular modems, twenty-six (26) antennas and all needed connectors for the City of Romulus Police
Department to the lowest bidder, Digital Highway, in the amount of $18,794.10.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-340 5C.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to award Bid 12/13-09 for the acquisition of fifteen (15)
wireless printers for the patrol cars for the City of Romulus Police Department to the lowest bidder, JC
Enterprises, in the amount of $6,475.25.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-341 5D.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to award Bid 12/13-12 for the Middlebelt Road Water
Main Project (Smith to Ecorse) to the lowest bidder, CI Contracting, in the amount of $581,611.91.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-342 5E.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to extend Bid 11/12-18 for the acquisition of sidewalk ice
melt compounds for one additional year (through October 31, 2013) with Washington Elevator Company, Inc. at
the quoted price of $6.25 per bag.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-343 5F.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Barden to authorize a one-year extension of the service contract for
the large format color printer, scanner/copier for the City of Romulus Department of Public Works (Bid award
10-11-05) with Reprographics One, Inc. in the amount of $1,155.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff,
Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-344 5G
. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to concur with the administration and approve the pro-
posed Sub-recipient Agreement between the City of Romulus and Wayne County for the expenditure of
Community Development Block Grant Funds, term July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-345 5H.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Barden to concur with the recommendation of Debra Hoffman,
Finance Director to introduce Budget Amendment 12/13-4 to reflect a reduction in the final appropriations
from the original estimates in the CDBG fund.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Expense
252-2250-722.85-46
Senior Construction 12-04-03A 200,000 (12,263) 187,737
252-2250-722.85-47
Senior Services 12-24-05A 12,000
(737)
11,263
Fund Balance Grant Revenue - Federal
470,525 (13,000) 457,525
252-2250-512.50-10
To reflect a reduction in the final appropriations from the original estimates in the CDBG fund.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
12-346 6A1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to concur with the Executive Advisory Commission and
City Assessor, Julie Albert, to re-appoint David Paul and Shirley Lamberson to the Board of Review with both
terms to commence January 1, 2013 and expire December 31, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff,
Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-347 6A2.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to recognize the Romulus High School National Honors
Society for their volunteer efforts in the November Presidential Election of 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-348 10A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Jimmie
Charles Raspberry.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
-
None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-349 10B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Jackelene Haislip.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-350 10C.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Marcus
Scheffer.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-351 11A.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 12-21 in the amount of Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Five Dollars and Thirty-
Two Cents . ($937,905.32)
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Abstain
-Crova.
Motion Carried
.
12-352 11B.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 12-21E in the amount of Eighteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and zero cents.
($18,965.00)
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
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 November 13, 2012.
Publish: December 6, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 12/13-19 MIDDLEBELT WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT - WICK TO I-94
(1)
Sealed Bids for Middlebelt Water Main - Wick to I-94 will be received at the City Romulus Clerk's
Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 until 2:00 pm local time, on
December 20, 2012,
at which time bids will be opened and read.
(2)
The Contract Documents for this project are on file at the office of the City's ENGINEER, Orchard, Hiltz,
& McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 and the Office of the City Clerk. A non-
refundable fee of $65.00 will be charged for each set of Contract Documents and an additional $15.00
will charged if mailed.
(3)
Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond for a sum no less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid
will be required with each Bid.
(4)
The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(5)
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for
receipt of the Bids.
(6)
For additional information contact Marcus McNamara of Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment, the City's
Engineers at (734) 466-4553 or by emailing, Marcus.Mcnamara@ohm-advisors.com.
Publish:
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-November 27, 2012
6:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: UPDATE ON UNION NEGOTIATIONS
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to move
from open session to closed session at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussion on the update of Union negotiations. Motion carried by
all members present.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent:
Bennett Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to move from closed session to open session at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Cub Scout Troop from Gallimore
Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman,
Williams, Yack Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director
Nemecek, Kristin Kolb, Todd Mutchler, Gwyn Belcher Supervisor LaJoy welcomed the new Board members, Steven Sneideman and
TomYack.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as amended adding G-7 Authorize
Agreement and Reimbursement of Expenses for November and December 2012 – Fellows Creek Golf Club Inc. Motion carried by all
members present.
Approval of Minutes
There were no Board minutes to approve at this time.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, had questions on the Munn Dump.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to
approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. APPOINT-
MENTS TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION. (CLERK)
Motion by McLaughlin supported by Yack to appoint Supervisor Phil
LaJoy, Treasurer Melissa McLaughlin and Clerk Terry Bennett to the Election Commission with term expiring November 20, 2016.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. ESTABLISH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES FOR 2013. (CLERK)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Yack to establish the Canton Township Board of Trustees meeting schedule for the year 2013 as
follows: first, second, third, and forth Tuesday of each month for the Charter Township of Canton. Meeting scheduled for Board of
Trustees Regular Meetings of the Board will be held, at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Board of
Trustees meeting room, First Floor, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 3. SET
PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEW RUBY BUFFET, INC. FOR A NEW CLASS C LICENSE BUSINESS WITH SUNDAY SALES
PERMIT AT 5848 N. SHELDON ROAD, CANTON, MICHIGAN, 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY.
(CLERK)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Yack to set the Public Hearing date for January 8, 2013 to consider Ruby Buffet for a
new Class C Licensed Business, with Sunday Sales Permit (PM), located at 5848 N. Sheldon Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton
Township, Wayne County. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OFALTERNATE MEM-
BER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Yack to approve the appointment of
Gregory Demopoulos as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL
CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL LAND USE AND SITE PLAN FOR B.A.P.S. MANDIR TEM-
PLE. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution for approval of an amendment to the special land
use for B.A.P.S. Mandir Temple. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED
SPECIAL LAND USE AND REVISED SITE PLAN FOR CANTON FRIENDSHIP CHURCH. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Sneideman to approve the resolution of the amended special land use and revised site plan for Canton Friendship Church.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SINGH REZONING. (MSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution rezoning request of Singh Development (Unit 4 of Singh Executive Park).
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. AUTHORIZE THE YOUTH SPORTS AGREEMENTS. (CLS)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Yack to authorize Youth Sports Agreements with the Canton Victory Hockey Association, the Greater Canton
Youth Baseball and Softball Association, Canton Lions Football Club and Canton Soccer Club with each agreement being valid January
1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 5. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR SECU-
RITY, FIRE AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to authorize the Clerk to sign
the contracts between Canton Township and Interstate Security, Inc., 51233 Oro Rd., Shelby Twp, MI 48315 for alarm monitoring and
security system maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Individual purchase orders will be issued for any necessary corrective repairs or
upgrades. I further move to authorize the Clerk to sign the contract between Canton Township and Vanguard Fire & Security Systems,
Inc., 2101 Martindale Ave, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509 for fire systems and emergency siren testing, maintenance and upgrades: Total
$13,917.00 Motion carried by all members present.
Item 6. CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF TODD MUTCHLER TO PUBLIC
SAFETY DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman that the Canton
Board of Trustees appoints Todd Mutchler to the position of Public Safety Director, effective January 1, 2013. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item 7. AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER 2012 – FELLOWS CREEK GOLF CLUB INC. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to authorize
the agreement with Fellows Creek Golf Club Inc. for the months of November and December 2012 and the reimbursement of expenses
in an amount not to exceed $13,850.00. I further move to approve the following budget adjustments: Increase Utilities Expense #584-
697.920 $4,000 Increase Misc. Expenses #584-697-78.956 $9,850 Decrease Transfer to Fund Balance #584-756-50.990 ($13,850)
Motion carried by all members present.
OTHER:
Supervisor LaJoy stated the Tree Lighting Ceremony is Wednesday, December 5,
2012, with events beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Board Study Session is cancelled. The next Board meeting
is scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, Board Room, First Floor, 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Published: December 6, 2012
EC120612-0659 2.5 x 7.146
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONSIDERATION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE WITH SUNDAY SALES (P.M.)
TO RUBY BUFFET
5848 N. SHELDON ROAD
CANTON, MICHIGAN 48187
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 58 of the Public Acts of 1998 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to
Liquor License Ordinance, Chapter 6, Article II of the Charter Township of Canton, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township
of Canton will hold a
Public Hearing
on
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
, in the Township Administration Building, Board Room, 1150 South
Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48187 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purpose:
To hear and for testimony to consider and recommend an action to the Michigan Liquor License Commission of the request
of Ruby Buffet, issuance of a Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales (P.M.) to be located at 5848 Sheldon Road, Canton Township,
Canton, Michigan, 48187, Wayne County.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they may have
regarding this request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office at 1150 South Canton Center Road,
Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date.
Terry G. Bennett,
Canton Clerk
Publish: December 6, 2012, The Eagle Newspaper
EC120612-0660 2.5 x 3.156
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: December 6, 2012
EC120612-0658 2.5 x 1.557
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Bell ringers are needed
Mayor urges donations
To advertise in
The Eagle Call 734-467-1900.
Mayor Alan R. Lambert is urging
Romulus residents to help one another
during the holidays by making a donation
to organizations that provide assistance to
the needy.
Lambert purchased gift certificates for
10 turkeys fromRomulus Market Place in
downtown Romulus and donated them to
Helping Hand Thrift Shop, an organiza-
tion that provides food, clothing and other
items to lower-income people throughout
the year.
“At this time of year, we reflect on how
blessed we are,” Lambert said. “Some of
us are not as fortunate. Donating turkeys
at Thanksgiving time and hams for
Christmas is our way of helping residents
going through tough times. I urge other
people who are blessed to please donate
to Helping Hands and other organiza-
tions. Reach out and help people who
need it.”
Helping Hand, founded by Florence
Klein, is located at 37510 HuronRiver Dr.,
just west of Five Points, in Romulus. The
thrift shop is operated by volunteers and
is open to the public from10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesdays,Wednesdays andThursdays.
“We don't turn down any donations,”
said volunteer CindyNehila of Romulus.
She said people who visit the thrift
shop need only fill out “a simple referral
form” to receive goods, including clothing.
Volunteers are seeking additional food,
toys and certificates for food and gifts. For
more information, call (734) 941-5323.