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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 27, 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, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, , Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Excused:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Talley, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as amended.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-411 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on November 13, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- Williams.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner:
None
4. Chairperson's Report:
Mayor Pro Tem Barden thanked the Romulus House, National Honor Society, Fire Department and Elected
Officials for their participation in the free Thanksgiving dinner to benefit Goodfellows.
Chairperson Barden commented on the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
17-412 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Irene
Bisek.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor's Report:
Mayor Burcroff thanked everyone involved in the Tree Lighting Ceremony and presented a video of upcoming
City events.
17-413 5A.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into the personal serv-
ice contract with Cary Thompson, a Grant Writer Consultant.
Discussion: Councilman Wadsworth inquired if the grant writing consultant was limited to the Fire department.
Councilwoman Abdo asked about utilizing the grant writer for other departments.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-414 5B.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize renewal of the
Michigan Municipal League membership dues for January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 in the amount of
$7,152.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-415 5C.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
17/18-11 to the only bidder, Associated Newspapers of Michigan, for the printing and publication of official
notices and to establish the City's official newspaper for 2018 at the per column inch pricing of $4.75.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-416 5D.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 17/18-
13 to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, Frank's Landscaping & Supply, LLC in the amount of
$12,775.00 for snow removal and ice management for the 2017/2018 season for the Romulus Athletic Center.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-417 5E.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
and clerk to enter into a four (4) year retainer agreement with Stephen Hitchcock of the law firm of Giarmarco,
Mullins & Horton P.C.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
-
Williams.
Motion Carried
.
6A. Clerk's Report
17-418 6A1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session for Monday, December 4, 2017
from 6:15 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with Stacy Paige, City Treasurer to discuss the City of Romulus Quarterly
Investment Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-419 6A2.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to schedule two public hearings with DDA
Director/CDBG Coordinator, Maria Lambert to receive comments from the public on the 2018/2019 CDBG pro-
posed projects. The first public hearing for Monday, December 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and the second public hear-
ing for Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Discussion: Councilwoman Abdo requested that the public hearings be televised.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-420 6A3.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Williams to re-appoint Reverend Edward J. Thomas to the Board
of Review with his term to commence January 1, 2018 and expire December 31, 2019.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-421 6A4.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to schedule a one-hour study session for Monday,
December 4, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. with Abbie Akins to discuss Water and Sewer Ordinance updates.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer's Report:
None.
7. Public Comment
David Willett, President of Associated Newspapers, thanked council for awarding the bid contract.
Gina Steward, President of the Western Wayne County NAACP, congratulated the newly elected officials and
gave an update on the NAACP's 2017 accomplishments and their objectives for 2018. Ms. Steward also request-
ed information regarding the unemployment and crime rates in the city of Romulus and inquired if item 5E on
the agenda went out for bid.
8. Unfinished Business:
Mayor Burcroff responded to the inquiry under Public Comment for information of the city's unemployment and
crime rates and agenda item 5E.
9. New business:
10. Communication:
Councilwoman Talley commented on the Red Ribbon Week student luncheon sponsored by the Romulus Drug
Task Force.
17-422 11.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to pay Warrant 17-22 in the amount of $906,245.75.
Discussion: Councilwoman Williams inquired where to find information regarding items listed on the warrant.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- Williams.
Motion Carried
.
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 November 27, 2017.
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CITY OF WESTLAND
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES
MTG. 24 12/4/17
Presiding: President Godbout
Present: Coleman, Hammons, Herzberg, Johnson, Kehrer
194: Minutes of regular meeting held 11/20/17.
- Minutes of study session held 11/20/17.
- Traffic Control Order 2017-02: Install (1) "STOP" sign s/w corner of Rickie & Shari.
- Adopt NSP Resolution for disposition of 1 property.
- Extend deadline of 2017 winter tax payments to 2/28/17.
- 2018 Schedule of regular meetings of Westland City Council.
195: Adopt MDOT Resurfacing resolution on Ford Road from Wayne to Lotz project.
196: Re-appt. D. Rappaport to Planning Comm. For 3 yr. term to exp. 8/5/20.
197: Appr. checklist: $1,810,004.25.
Mtg. adj. at 7:54 p.m.
James Godbout
Richard LeBlanc
Council President
City Clerk
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
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.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication:
The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Publish: 12/14/2017
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – December 5, 2017
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, December 5, 2017
1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members
Absent: Foster Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Meier, Deputy Director – Jon LaFever Staff Absent: Director Faas,
Director Trumbull
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to amend the agenda to move Public
Comment to the beginning of the formal agenda. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gale Owens,
8416 Orhan St., requested an update from the township board regarding the CSX Railroad Crossing delays. Supervisor Williams
provided this information to Ms. Owens.
STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Board of Trustees Review of Goals Set for Canton
Community During the 2017 Board Strategy Planning Session. (Board of Trustees)
The following topics were covered by
the Board of Trustees: Goal 1: Livable/Walkable/Attractive Community Presenter – Clerk Siegrist and Trustee Anthony Goal 2:
Funding/Fiscal Stability and Sustainability Presenter – Treasurer Slavens Goal 3: Demographically Oriented Community
Presenter – Trustee Sneideman Goal 4: Transportation/Economic Development Presenter – Supervisor Williams Goal 5:
Infrastructure Presenter – Trustee Graham-Hudak A complete copy of the goals presented by each board member is available
through the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by call-
ing 734-394-5120. Supervisor Williams stated the board will meet in early 2018 to review, expand, and amend these goals.
TOPIC 2: DRAFT: Leisure Services Five-Year Strategic Plan
Presenters: Greg Hohenberger, Leisure Services Director Jon
LaFever, Leisure Services Deputy Director Neelay Bhatt, Pros Consulting Inc. Mr. Bhatt presented a PowerPoint overview of the
5-Year Strategic Plan to the Township Board. A complete copy of the PowerPoint presented to the board is available through the
Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-
5120. The Canton Leisure Services 5-Year Strategic Plan is used as a guide for departmental operations, supports the Master Plan,
and is an accreditation requirement.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on per-
sonal issues with the Police Department, a snow fence, and barking dogs.
OTHER:
Jon LaFever commented the Village Theater
has several holiday performances for the holidays. The Theater has presentations practically every day from now until New
Year’s Eve.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
_____ Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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A Northville man was among four
motorists whose vehicles were shot at
while driving on the freeway in Detroit
last week.
According to reports from the
MichiganStatePolice, theNorthville driv-
er reported a possible shooting at approx-
imately 2:57 a.m. Dec. 7 as he was driving
westbound on I-96 near Davidson, on his
way home from work. He told troopers
that a silver or gray vehicle pulled along-
side his vehicle and fired shots without
provocation. He pulled to the shoulder of
the road and immediately calledpolice.
About 7 minutes later, at approximate-
ly 3:04 a.m., troopers from the Metro
South Post and from the Second District
Special Investigation Section were called
to westbound I- 94 near Gratiot Avenue in
Detroit for a second report of a possible
shooting.
That preliminary investigation
revealed that a man from Chesterfield
was driving to work at about 2:40 a.m.
when an unknown vehicle pulled along-
side and fired shots at his vehicle. The
driver was struck in the leg and exited the
freeway stopping at a gas station where
he calledDetroit Police.
The driver was transported to a local
hospital where he was treated and
released.
Detroit Police notified Michigan State
Police of the incident when the shooting
was confirmed, reports noted.
A third motorist reported having been
shot at to Michigan State Police on
Thursday afternoon. He reported the inci-
dent personally at the Metro South Post
and told troopers that his vehiclewas shot
at on I-96 and Livernois in Detroit at
almost the same time as the Northville
motorist.
Investigators located a bullet hole in
the third motorist's vehicle and the bullet
was recovered.
Shell casings were recovered by inves-
tigators at the site of first reported shoot-
ing.
A fourth driver from Southfield also
came forward last week to report damage
to her vehicle fromgunshots.
At this time there is no relationship
between any of the victims, police stated,
however with the locations of these shoot-
ings and the updated timelines, detectives
are treating all the incidents as having the
same suspect (s). A gray or silver sedan
was seen at two of the three incidents.
Anyone with any information on any of
these incidents or who witnessed a suspi-
cious vehicle in that area during the time
of the incidents is asked to call the
MichiganStatePolice at (313) 237-2450.
Themillage request failed by about 143
votes. If approved, the request to increase
the Sinking Fund in Romulus from .75 ill
to 3 mills would have cost the average res-
idential property in Romulus about $140,
as opposed to the $35 currently levied.
“The district is currently exploring
ways to get the necessary funding to
repair the field, including a very tempo-
rary short-term repair of the specific
problem areas,” McLachlan said. “It is
important to note that the turf has out-
lived it's normal useful lifespan and is in
need of a complete overhaul, he said.
McLachlan added that the district is
looking for donors and at fundraising to
address the needed repairs.
“The board of education fully recog-
nizes that a solid athletic program is an
essential part of a whole rounded educa-
tional program,” McLachlan said. He
added that the board members are con-
sidering whether or not to place the
Sinking Fund proposal before the voters
again.
“As always, the district strives to use
taxpayer support to the fullest and most
efficient way. Simply put, State and
Federal funding have not kept pace with
necessary operating costs of the school
district, withmuch of those costs not with-
in our local control, McLachlan said.
Fields
FROM PAGE 1
Lifesavers
Michigan Pet Fund
Alliance board members
have been visiting the
2016 award-winning ani-
mal shelters across the
state to meet the staff
members and shine a light
on
their
success.
Chairperson of the
alliance, Deborah Schutt,
from left, presents the
award won by the
Romulus Animal Shelter to
staff members Bonnie
Freeman, Annie Hall and
Rae Lipkowski. The
Romulus shelter won for
the Greatest Lifesaving
Improvement for a medi-
um size shelter. Photo
courtesy of the City of
Romulus.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL
TO BE HELD DURING THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of Westland, Michigan will hold its regular meetings on the following dates dur-
ing the calendar year of 2018, in the Council Chambers of the Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, at 7:00 p.m. All meet-
ings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month, except when a holiday falls on that Monday, in which case the meet-
ing will be held on the next secular day that is not a holiday.
Mon.
Mon.
Cut-Off
Cut-Off
Scheduled Meeting
Date
Scheduled Meeting
Date
January 2, 2018 (Tues)
Dec. 21 (Thurs)
July 2, 2018
June 25
January 16, 2018 (Tues)
Jan. 8
July 16, 2018
July 9
February 5, 2018
Jan. 29
August 6, 2018
July 30
February 20, 2018 (Tues)
Feb. 12
August 20, 2018
Aug. 13
March 5, 2018
Feb. 26
September 4, 2018 (Tues)
Aug. 27
March 19, 2018
March 12
September 17, 2018
Sept. 10
April 2, 2018
March 26
October 1, 2018
Sept. 24
April 16, 2018
April 9
October 15, 2018
Oct. 9 (Tues)
May 7, 2018
April 30
November 5, 2018
Oct. 29
May 21, 2018
May 14
November 19, 2018
Nov. 9
June 4, 2018
May 29 (Tues)
December 3, 2018
Nov. 26
June 18, 2018
June 11
December 17, 2018
Dec. 10
January 7, 2019
Dec. 28, 2018 (Fri)
Proposed minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Westland City Hall,
36300 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan, not more than eight business days after the date of said meeting and approved minutes
will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at the same location, not more than five business days after
the meeting at which the minutes are approved. This notice is given in compliance with Act. 267 of Public Acts of Michigan,
1976.
RICHARD LEBLANC
WESTLAND CITY CLERK
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