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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS
BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Beleaguered head coach resigns from district

Members of the Van Buren with him in his home, a major
Public Schools Board of ” violation of state high school ath-
Education approved the resig- Crowell was found to have violated the undue letic rules.
nation of Belleville High School Crowell had been coaching at
head football coach Jermain influence rule of the state association. Belleville for eight years and led
Crowell during their Dec. 5 the team to the state playoffs
meeting. every year, a record which
His resignation, effective Dec. prompted questions from other
1, follows weeks of controversy Athletic Association following an dent at another school who high school coaches regarding
and allegations of improper investigation of the allegations. claimed that Crowell contacted his ability to amass teams of
recruiting techniques by Crowell was found to have vio- him before he entered ninth superior players at the school of
Crowell who led the team to lated the undue influence rule grade and that Crowell drove choice high school.
multiple state championships. of the state association. Some him to summer practice sessions School officials said they
Crowell was barred from coach- reports claimed he was fired and competitions. Additionally, would be accepting applications
ing any sport at any school for from the school district. investigators claimed that as they looked for a new coach
the next two academic years by The investigation was trig- Crowell previously had two for the state championship
the Michigan High School gered by a statement from a stu- Belleville senior players living team. Jermain Crowell
Sumpter plans public hearing on recreation project

Members of the Sumpter ways, multiple features and a submitted should include pro-
Township Parks and Recreation total reconstruction of the pond. ” jected costs for each phase of any
Committee have scheduled a Township Manager Anthony The public will be asked for improvements. Hoppe agreed to
public hearing regarding the Burdick referred to the plan as a opinions and suggestions regarding include costs with the design pro-
master plan for recreation. The complete reclamation of the posal.
meeting is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 24 81.82-acre site in the township the planned improvements. The public will be asked for
and will be part of a regular during recent discussions of opinions and suggestions regard-
workshop session of the board of potential improvements. The ing the planned improvements
trustees. plan, as described, would include ner of Sherwood Road and Wear trustees Don LaPorte and Matt and a draft copy of the plan is
Input on the plans for renova- the complete redredging of the Road. Oddy had questions regarding available for review at the town-
tion and redesign of Banotai pond with improved amenities The property was named after the proposal. LaPorte suggested ship offices, 23480 Sumpter Road
Park and Sherwood Pond in the for public fishing. Township former Township Supervisor the township could better invest in Belleville, the Sumpter
township will be discussed. A Supervisor Tim Bowman has John Sherwood who led the funding in a new township hall Township Senior Center at 23501
current plan, now being designed been a strong supporter of recre- township from 1932 until 1942. which he described as "needed" Sumpter Road in Belleville and
by Wayde Hoppe, could include ation improvements and a The $28,000 expense for a pre- and inquired if the board might online at www.sumptertwop.org.
amenities previously discussed redesign of the park, formerly liminary design for the property be "putting the cart before the Questions regarding the plan
by members of the board includ- known as Sherwood Park, which was approved by members of the horse" in moving ahead with the or the meeting can be directed to
ing new parking, public path- is located on the northwest cor- board of trustees, although design plan. He said any plan Burdick at (734) 461-6201.
CodeRED

Romulus residents can now register

for emergency notification system

Romulus residents now have another requested that residents remove all vehi-
way to communicate with city depart- cles from the street to allow plow truck
ments. drivers to do their jobs and allow access
The Department of Public Works pro- for emergency vehicles efficiently and
vides notification of snow emergencies safely. Vehicles that are left in the street
through local news outlets, Facebook, the during a declared snow emergency may
city cable channel, on the city website be subject to tickets and even be towed Best friends
and as part of the CodeRED emergency from the location. Staff members at the Romulus Animal Shelter accept a holiday donation of ani-
notification system. Residents can be Officials urged residents to allow for mal food and supplies from the employees at the Amazon facility in the city. This
notified by email or text by signing up for ample time for DPW crews to catch up is another in a series of donations the employees have made to the shelter,
the alert system. and clear subdivisions. Once the snow employees said, and they, along with the dogs and cats awaiting adoption at the
Officials noted that during a severe emergency is lifted, vehicles can park shelter, are very grateful.
snow event like the one forecast for last onto streets. Until that time residents
week, employees from the Department of must find alternate locations for parking
Public Works focus on clearing main as a safety measure.
roads and main access streets into local Romulus officials will notify the public CITY OF ROMULUS
subdivisions. Once the main roads and immediately through local news outlets, PLANNING COMMISSION
access streets are cleared, DPW efforts Facebook, cable channel, website and NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
will move into secondary streets within CodeRED emergency notification system January 18, 2023
local subdivisions should accumulation if and when a snow emergency is in
reach 3 inches or more, or as conditions effect. To sign up for CodeRED, complete Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on
WEDNESDAY, January 18, 2023 for the purpose of considering the following:
require. the form at this link:
In the likelihood of a snow emergency https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-
being declared, DPW officials have US/2EF236C329EE. 1. TA-2022-002; Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Article 7, Business Districts and Article
8, Industrial Districts to include overlay standards for the Southern Gateway.
2. TA-2022-003; Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Article 9, Airport District.

The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus MI 48174-1485. A copy of the proposed requests are available in the Planning Department
during regular business hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions may be
addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Department of Public Services, 12600 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or at 734-955-4530.
Written comments may be submitted and should be addressed to the Planning Department, 12600
Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or planning@romulusgov.com.
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