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Ellen Craig-Bragg is the sexton of the ceme-
tery and the record keeper. Trustees pro-
posed an amendment to the city ordinances
that established cemetery rules and regula-
tions, which were approved by city council
members and now provide guidelines for
operations of the burial sites.
The other current board members are
Romulus residents Nancy Champaigne,
Tammy McGrane, Craig Plank, Jerry
Wendland and City Councilwoman Linda
Choate. Wendland has 91 relatives buried in
the cemetery and is a direct descendant of
Polly Pullen, the first person laid to rest at
the location.
The cemetery dates back to 1832, when
Warren Blair purchased 80 acres of land
from the U.S. government. The next year, he
donated a portion of the property to use as
burial grounds. Blair family members are
buried in what was originally known as Blair
Cemetery.
The earliest recorded burial, Polly Pullen,
was the wife of Jenks Pullen, who served in
the New York Militia War in 1812 and is con-
sidered to be a founder of Romulus. It was
Jenks Pullen and his six sons who settled at
what became known as “Pullen's Corners,”
an intersection now commonly called “Five
Points.”
Much of the cemetery history can be
tracked through the members of the U.S.
Armed Forces who are buried at the site. Ira
S. Hall, who served in theWar of 1812, moved
to Romulus in 1836 and died on June 20,
1859.
In 1877, Blair's son sold the cemetery. At
the time, there were 170 burials. The proper-
tywas namedBlair Cemetery as late as 1889.
There are 25 Civil War veterans buried in
the cemetery.
Also buried in Romulus is Charles
Cawetzke, a Medal of Honor recipient of the
Spanish-American War who also fought in
thePhilippine Islands.
In recent years, the cemetery was in need
of improvements. After the Board of
Trustees was appointed, members sched-
uled a May 2010 clean-up effort that saw
board members and other volunteers
unearth and upright headstones, clear debris
and remove brush that covered monuments
for decades.
The Veterans Memorial, which was over-
grown with brush, was cleaned by members
of Romulus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
9568. The monument was power washed by
Wiley Montgomery, who also placed a silver
chain around the memorial. The VFW has
donated a new flag pole that is scheduled for
spring installation.
“To me, this has been a rewarding project
because of the history and because I was
born and raised here,” Lemmon said. “For
the people, I think it gives them peace
because their loved ones are buried here. It
is all about respect and dignity for a final
resting place.”
The cemetery board is interested in keep-
ing the improvements going. Trustees' goals
include more landscaping improvements,
such as removing branches and grass shield-
ing gravemarkers, lifting and resettingmark-
ers - especially the military veterans' mark-
ers that have sunk into the ground, replacing
the fencing that is falling down and platting
the northwest corner of the cemetery for
additional gravesites.
They want to add flower beds to the south
entrance - with flowers that were common in
the 1800s. Bradford Pear Trees will grace the
ShookRoad side of the cemetery. A Japanese
LilacTreewill enhance the southentrance.
When Jim Jones of Romulus landscaping
company WH Canon learned of the project,
he volunteered to provide a landscape
design.
“I believe people are paying attention
and appreciate the improvements to the
cemetery,” Lemmon said. “We are doing our
jobwithdignity and compassion.”
To volunteer to help clean up the cemetery,
call City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg at (734) 942-
7540. To learn of sponsorship opportunities,
call Economic Development Director Timothy
Keyes at (734) 942-7545.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-April 10, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz,
Director Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb, Carolyn Cox
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve the agenda as amended deleting G-5 Consider Approving Fee Increase for Precious Metal Dealer Certificate (PSD).
Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Study Minutes
of March 20, 2012. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the Board Minutes of March
27, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the
bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION: Item 1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RETIRED CANINE
OFFICER PANCHO. (PSD)
Motion by Williams, supported by Demopoulos to adopt the resolution recognizing retired canine Officer
Pancho. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
REQUEST FROM GREENFIELD DIE AND MANUFACTURING TO AMEND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for May 8, 2012, to consider
the amendment of Greenfield Die and Manufacturing’s Industrial Facilities Certificate for personal property at their facility located at
7295 Haggerty Road. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOP-
MENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to reappoint Laura Giove, Greg
Greene, and Melissa McLaughlin to the Canton Downtown Development Authority for a term of four years each to expire on April 10,
2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER APPROVING POLICE BUDGET AMENDMENT – CONTINUATION
OF BYRNE JAG INTO 2012. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the budget amendment to the police fund
to include the remaining balance of $250,000 from the Byrne JAG Grant 2009 500081-1-09-B: Increase Revenues: Federal Grant-
LLEBG/JAG #207-000-501 $250,000.00 Increase Appropriations: Police Program Exp JAG #207-301-50.743.0012 $250,000.00
Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO TOWNSHIP CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING CHAPTER 70, SECTION 70-1, ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE FOR STATE
STATUTES RELATING TO SNOWMOBILE AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLES. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to introduce and table the first reading of an amendment to the Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 70, Section 70-1,
Adoption of Uniform Traffic Code for Michigan Cities, Townships and Villages; Michigan Vehicle Code and state statutes relating to
snowmobile and off-road vehicles. Further, I move to publish said amendment on April 19, 2012, and consider a second reading and
adopting on text amendment on April 24, 2012, with a publication and effective date of May 3, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OFWAYNE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, CHAPTER 70, AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 70, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE II, MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE MCL 257.625(1)(c).
THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE
Section 70-1, Adoption of Uniform
Traffic Code for Michigan Cities, Townships and Villages; Michigan Vehicle Code and state statutes relating to snowmobile and off-road
vehicles, is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) - (b) [Unchanged.] (c)
Penalties.
(1) Except as provided in (2), the penalties pro-
vided by the Uniform Traffic Code, the pertinent provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and the pertinent provisions of
the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act herein above adopted by reference are hereby adopted as the penalties
for violations of the corresponding provisions of this article. (2) In accordance with Public Act No. 8 of the Public Acts of 2012,
a violation of Section 625(1)(c) of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code (being MCL 257.625) shall be a misdemeanor, and shall be
punishable by one or more of the following: a. Community service for not more than 360 hours. b. Imprisonment of not more
than 180 days. c. A fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $700.00. SECTION 2. VIOLATION AND PENALTY
Any person
or entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance may, upon conviction, be sentenced to community service for not more than 360
hours, fined not less that Two Hundred ($200.00), or more that Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dollars or imprisoned for not more than One
Hundred Eighty (180) days, or both, at the discretion of the court.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, section, para-
graph or part of this Ordinance, or the application of thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for
any reason adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or
invalid the remainder of this Ordinance. It is hereby declared to the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, and
that the Ordinance would have been adopted had such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this ordinance.
SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All Ordinance or parts of Ordinance is conflict herewith is hereby
repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and
duties which have matured penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law
occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The
Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance, as amended, shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
Item 2. CON-
SIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MUNICIPAL SERVICE AND FINANCE AND BUDGET
ON THE 2012 WATER AND SEWER RATES. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the 2012 water and
sewer rate study. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF CODE OF ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENTS TO PART I, CHAPTER 74 ENTITLED “UTILITIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SUBDIVISION II ENTITLED
“SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 74-83. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to introduce and table
for consideration the first reading of the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “UTILITIES”, Article II, Division
2, Subdivision II entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, Section 74-83 with publication on April 19, 2012, and then
remove from the table and for a Second Reading on April 24, 2012 with publication and effective date of May 3, 2012. Motion carried
unanimously.
LEGAL SUMMARY STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES ORDINANCE, PART I AN ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES PART I, CHAPTER 74 ENTITLED “UTILI-
TIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SUBDIVISION II ENTITLED “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 74-
83. THEAMENDMENTS TO SUB-SECTION (a) PROVIDE FOR REVISEDWATER RATESAND CHARGES. THEAMEND-
MENTS TO SUB-SECTION (b) PROVIDE FOR REVISED SEWER RATES AND CHARGES. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE CODE
This Ordinance is hereby adopted to amend Part 1, Chapter
74, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II, Section 74-83(a) water rates and charges and Section 74-83(b) sewer rates and charges.
SEC-
TION 2. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person,
firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitu-
tional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. REPEAL
All
Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties which have been incurred,
proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affect-
ed or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance
to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon
publication as required by law. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township of
Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48188, during regular business hours.
Item 4. CONSIDER AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: WARREN/LOTZ SANITARY
SEWER PUMP STATION ANALYSIS AND UPGRADE TO STANTEC CONSULTING. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to award a contract for consultant services for the Engineering and Design and Construction Management: Warren/Lotz
Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Analysis and Upgrade to Stantec Consulting and to direct Finance and Budget to create a Purchase Order
in the amount of $52,400.00 plus a 10% contingency for a total of $57,640.00 (account number 402-302.801_0030) for Stantec
Consulting. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. CONSIDER APPROVING FEE INCREASE FOR PRECIOUS METAL DEAL-
ER CERTIFICATE. (PSD)
DELETED
Item 6. REPLACEMENT OF STOLEN TRAIL UTILITY VEHICLE. (CLS)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the purchase for the replacement of the stolen Trail Utility Vehicle in the amount of
$18,294.55 from Weingartz, 46061 Van Dyke Avenue, Utica, MI 48317. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment to the 2012 General Fund Budget: Increase to Expenses: Parks Equipment
Capital #101-270-50.970_0030 $18,294.55 Increase Revenues: Insurance Settlements #101-000.696 $18,294.5. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Item 7. CLS BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to
approve the following 2012 budget amendment for the 800 MHz Radio System: Increase Capital Outlay – Computers and Equipment:
101-270-50.970_0010 $8,592 Increase Fund Balance Appropriation: 101-000.695 $8,592 Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS BY WTUA AND PLEDGING
THE TOWNSHIPS LIMITED TAX FULL FAITH AND CREDIT. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the
resolution to authorize the refunding bond issuance for the WTUA Sewage Disposal System Bonds, Series 2002, dated November 1,
2002 and further reaffirm the Township pledge of the Limited Tax Full Faith and Credit. Motion carried unanimously.
Item. 9. BUD-
GET ADJUSTMENT – NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to
approve the following 2012 budget adjustments recognizing the HUD Federal grant revenue and program income. 276-000.501 Federal
Grants $314,744 276-000.501_1000 Federal Grants Program Income $1,000,000 276-665.890 Housing Rehabilitation $1,252,744 276-
665.705_0010 Salaries and Wages - Full Time $62,000 Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
Trustee Taj stated there will be a Health
Fair at the Hindu Temple on Canton Center Road on April 15 th and April 22 nd at 11:00 a.m. There will also be a Health Fair at Geneva
Presbyterian Church on Sheldon Road on April 21, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The next Board Study Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – 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. Publish: April 19, 2012
EC041912-0549 2.5 x 13.112
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY,
MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the
Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a
Public Hearing on Monday, May 7, 2012 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S.
Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
SINGH EXECUTIVE PARK 2 REZONING
- CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL N0.138 02 0002 000 (42450
Executive) FROM LI-R, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH TO C-3, REGIONAL COMMERCIAL, Property is located north of
Michigan Avenue and west of Lilley Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, May 3, 2012 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper-- April 19, 2012
EC041912-0553 2.5 x 8.664
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: April 19, 2012
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
APRIL 2, 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 D. Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva
Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Barbara Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-097 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Choate to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
the
Romulus City Council held March 26, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Crova, Webb.
Motion Carried.
12-098 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to grant a no-fee permit to the Romulus Christian
Ministerial Association for their annual Good Friday Walk to be held on April 6, 2012 beginning at the Historical
Park, traveling south on Goddard Road to the Romulus Wesleyan Church located at Five Points.
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.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-099 6A1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to introduce amended Ordinance Chapter 37, by way
of addition of new Article IV, entitled "Wastewater Discharge into the City of Detroit Publicly-Owned Treatment
Works."
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-100 6B.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Crova to amend the approval for the amended policy regarding the
petty cash procedure to include the City Clerk's Department up to a maximum of $300 and also up to a
$50.00 per-voucher reimbursement.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
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 April 2, 2012.
Publish:
April 19, 2012
from Westland pursued the man, now
identified asDavis, on foot.
The Westland officer, a 21-year-police
veteran, had been at a traffic stop near the
area of Inkster Road and Annapolis when
he heard the call of shots fired and
responded to the apartment complex.
Police reports say Davis was shot by one
of the officers during the foot chase.
Davis' mother, however, said that her
son heard gunfire and went outside to
investigate. She said he was unarmed and
that when an officer confronted him, he
began to run away. Other relatives
claimed that Davis told them he did not
know the officer, who was in uniform, was
with the police.
His mother said that Davis is a family
man, the father of two, with a full-time job
on an assembly line. Some witness'
accounts however, indicate that Davis had
brandished the semi-automatic pistol dur-
ing a previous domestic dispute. That
claim has not been verified by police
investigators, however.
Inkster Police Sgt. Jeffrey Twardzik
said the Michigan State Police arrived at
the scene after the shooting and will be
conducting the follow-up investigation.
“The main thing is officer safety. They
conducted themselves in a proper man-
ner. And the manner could have been
much, much worse,” said Inkster Police
Deputy Chief Hilton Napoleon. Napoleon
also said that the officers conducted them-
selves properly.
“It is an ongoing investigation at this
time” said Det. Sgt. Joseph White of the
MichiganStatePolice.
Shooting
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