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Romulus High School senior and FCCLA Vice President of Community Service The Stuff the Bus leaders joined the official Romulus Tree Lighting Ceremony in
Nashawn Craig, left, Brianna Banko, district bus driver Lydia Hester, Serena Timmons November along with the "stuffed" bus decorated for the evening by FCCLA Vice
and Benjamin Blanchard are all working on the Stuff the Bus effort that will continue President of Community Service Nashawn Craig and driven by Lydia Hester, at left,
into January to aid Romulus Helping Hand. Photo by Roger Kadau while Tanya Cofield, Romulus Recreation Department coordinator, at right, offered sup-
port. Photo by Roger Kadau
Student ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign continues

Students at Romulus High ages that do not need refrigera- Career and Community boxes are also available at indi- a Christmas' campaign and the
School aren't done yet with tion will continue into January. Leaders of America (FCCLA) vidual school buildings. FCCLA group effort to collect
their efforts at 'stuffing a bus' to All the collected items will be student group, the City of Charitable efforts of students toys and essential items for the
help those in need in the com- donated to Romulus Helping Romulus, and Romulus during the holiday season also Methodist Children's Home
munity. Hand to help feed the less fortu- Community Schools. Donations included the National Honor Society which provides a home
Their efforts to fill a school nate in the community. can still be placed in boxes at Society students' efforts to gen- as well as therapeutic and edu-
bus with items like unexpired Stuff the Bus is a cooperative Romulus City Hall and at the erate funds for the Romulus cational services for boys ages
canned or boxed food or bever- effort between the Family, school board office. Donation Goodfellows 'No Child Without 5-18.
Grants will help fund Beck Road construction

The million dollar construction along SEMCOG. Design work is currently under eligible road and transit agencies. The billion in CMAQ funding for each year of
Beck Road will be partially funded by a way, officials said, and bidding on the proj- program provides from $2.3 to almost $2.5 the authorization-2016 through 2020.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality ect is expected to take place late in 2019
(CMAQ) grant administered by the South with construction completed in 2020.
East Michigan Council of Governments. Improvements at this intersection were CITY OF ROMULUS
Two grants, one for the project and identified in a traffic study completed by BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Beck and Five Mile and another for work the developer of the Village at Northville WEDNESDAY January 9, 2019
at Beck Road and Six Mile were and include left turn signal phasing.
approved. The project at Beck and Five Nix worked with a consultant from Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hear-
Mile was awarded a grant of $669,600 and Wayne County and representatives from ing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road to
consider the following petition:
the project is already under construction SEMCOG on the CMAQ grant application,
and should be complete, according to offi- When the grant was approved, Nix 1. BZA-2018-019; Dagher Signs on behalf of Merchants at Wayneport requesting variances
cials, next year. The total cost of the con- negotiated with the county to complete the from Section 48-7 of the Sign Ordinance to allow a pole sign of 27 feet in height where up to 15
struction is $1,018,155, officials said, and design portion of the project through an feet is permitted, and to allow the total area of the sign to be 162.6 sq. ft. which exceeds the per-
Township Supervisor Bob Nix worked to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) mitted total area of 120 sq. ft. The subject property is located at 9279 Wayne Road (Parcel ID
#80-062-01-0035-000).
secure the grants and was successful in which is helping to fast track the project to
getting contributions from Wayne County meet the CMAQ Grant timelines, officials Copies of the applications are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours which
and the developer totaling $348,555 reported. are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
The Six Mile and Beck Road project SEMCOG administers the CMAQ pro- will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written comments may be submitted and
has also been approved for funding by gram for Southeast Michigan working with should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan

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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 3, 2018
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.
NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
TO: Pablo Perez Jr.
Williams.
You are hereby notified that on October 19th, 2017, pursuant to MCL 333.7521, the Canton Township Police Department seized Administrative Officials in Attendance:
the following described property: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, VIN: 3GCEC23J79G164464. If you claim an interest in the prop- LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
erty you must, within twenty (20) days of the first publication of this notice, file a claim with the Canton Township Police Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, phone: 734-394-5400. Failure to file a written claim will result in Stacy Paige, Treasurer
the forfeiture of the seized items to the Canton Township Police Department. CN1792 - 122018 2.5 x 1.125 1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-411 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on November 26, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 3. Petitioner
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 4. Chairperson’s Report
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A NEW CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE WITH SUNDAY SALES (PM) PERMIT AND 5. Mayor’s Report
WITH THE ADDITION OF AN OFF PREMISE SDM LICENSE FOR AKI3, Inc., LOCATED AT 250 N. Mayor Burcroff asked for a moment of silence in memory of President George H. W. Bush.
CANTON CENTER ROAD, CANTON, MICHIGAN, 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY. 18-412 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to execute an addendum to the existing Single Hauler Waste Collection and Disposal Contract
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 with Waste Management for the disposal of auto and truck tires. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in the Township Administration Building, Board 18-413 5B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Williams to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 18/19-
Room, 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purpose: 16 to Frank’s Landscaping and Supply, LLC in the amount of $16,900.00 for snow removal and ice management
for the 2018/2019 season for the Romulus Athletic Center. Motion Carried Unanimously.
To hear testimony to consider and recommend an action to the Michigan Liquor License Commission of the request for a New 18-414 5C. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and approve the reap-
Class "C" Liquor License With Sunday Sales (PM) Permit, with the addition of an Off Premise SDM License For AKI3, Inc., pointment of Cathy Freitag, David Paul, and Jessica Workman to the City of Romulus Planning Commission with
located at 250 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County. terms to expire on January 31, 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
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 18-415 6A1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at 6:30
Center Road, Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date. p.m. with Director of Financial Services, Suzanne Moreno, to discuss the June 30, 2018 Annual Financial Report.
The meeting will be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Michael A. Siegrist, Canton Clerk 18-416 6A2. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to schedule a study session for Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at
6:30 p.m. with DPW Director, Roberto Scappaticci, to discuss Great Lakes Water Authority’s presentation of the
Publish: December 20, 2018; The Associated Newspapers CN1797 - 122018 2.5 x 2.703 Wick Road 48” Water Main Project. The meeting will be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-417 6A3. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Amendment 18/19-12, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of Nov. 26, 2018. Motion
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Carried Unanimously.
18-418 6A4. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Amendment 18/19-13, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of Nov. 26, 2018. Motion
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
Carried Unanimously.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 18-419 6A5. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Amendment 18/19-16, Federal Forfeiture Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of Nov. 26, 2018.
or activities. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- 7. Public Comment
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of John Wester, from the Romulus Flyers, inquired if the City is planning to move from the storage area at the
the ADA.
Romulus Chamber of Commerce Building. A resident spoke about the sale of his property to the City of
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Romulus.
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township 8. Unfinished Business
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, commented that the Clerk’s Office currently leases a portion of the Chamber of
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Commerce Building for City records storage and subleases a part of the building to the Romulus Flyers. Mrs.
Bragg is trying to find a new location for records storage and will keep the Flyers Organization apprised of the
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies situation. Mayor Burcroff informed that the City (DDA) paid over market value to a resident for his property and
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- that it was a mutual, voluntary transaction. Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder about the Romulus Animal
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Shelter and also Romulus Progressive Hall for charitable donations.
are generally prohibited.
9. New Business
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- Councilwoman Williams said she has received calls asking why the water bills no longer include a return enve-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human lope for the payment. City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, commented that the elimination of the envelopes with the
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon water bills was a cost saving effort by the Finance Dept. Councilwoman Webb said she has received calls asking
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. when the local roads will be repaired. Councilwoman Webb and Councilwoman Williams encouraged residents
to contact their representatives in Congress and also our county commissioner about the poor condition of the
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its roads. Councilman Wadsworth commented about the wear and tear our local roads receive from the airport traf-
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
fic.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities 10. Communication
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Councilwoman Abdo gave a reminder about the Chad Tough Fundraiser.
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Councilwoman Talley spoke about the Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving service; she thanked the residents for
their support and also Mt. Olive Church for hosting the event.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 11. 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
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December 3, 2018.
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