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        Convention brings thousands into Belleville





           Businesses in Romulus, Belleville,  boosting up the local economy while
        Canton Township and surrounding areas  shopping at Walmart, Meijer's and eating
        are receiving a boost to their bottom line  at the local restaurants here in Belleville
        this summer from the “Love Never Fails”  community area.”
        convention series, according to organiz-  She said there is even a non-monetary
        ers of the event. The meeting of       boost in morale as, “The housekeepers,
        Jehovah's Witnesses, which started in  front desk and management team adore
        May, is bringing an estimated 32,000 visi-  the delegates…We share their handwrit-
        tors during 15 weeks to the Assembly   ten notes and comments, which are post-
        Hall located at 43777 Ecorse Road in   ed in the back office for all the staff to see
        Belleville.                            and read.”
           Throughout the summer, convention     Restaurateurs are also benefiting
        delegates, mostly from the Midwest, are  from the influx of visitors. According to
        filling local area hotels, restaurants and  Twisted Rooster Manager Natalie Bates,
        stores Thursday through Sunday         “We have seen quite a shift in sales when
        evenings. The region has experienced   the conventions are in town. I'd say they
        similar boosts since 2015. Prior to that,  make up at least 50 to 60 percent of
        yearly conventions were hosted primari-  guests we have in on the weekends from
        ly at the Seagate Center in Toledo, Ohio  June-August.”
        and at the former Pontiac Silverdome.    Though the convention series is rev-
           Participating hotels are reporting “a  enue generating for Wayne County busi-
        significant increase” for the 15-week  nesses, it itself is free of charge, support-
        stretch. In fact, Raquel Rubalcado, direc-  ed entirely by non-tithed donations. In
        tor of Sales at the Hampton Inn        addition to English language sessions
        Detroit/Belleville-Airport Area, said  from May-July, August conventions will
        “when the delegates are attending the  offer Spanish, American Sign Language,  The annual Love Never Fails convention is expected to draw 32,000 Jehovah's
        convention, they most definitely are   Mandarin Chinese and Korean.          Witnesses to the Belleville Assembly Hall on Ecorse Road this summer.
        Township residents protest proposed new hotel



           Concerns of nearby residents apparent-  hour, criticizing the plans as part of the  project. The parcel of land in question is  would be on the south service drive.
        ly convinced a developer to scuttle plans  township public participation process that  zoned for hotel useage.        Patel said he has not yet purchased the
        for a $6 million hotel on the I-94 Service  allows communication of the public prior  Patel had planned to construct a  property where the proposed hotel would
        Drive in Van Buren Township.           to the beginning of a township project.  Comfort Suite hotel with 90 rooms, each  be constructed, but that the negative feed-
           Nearly 40 residents from the Dewitt   Van Buren Township Planning and     costing guests $100 per night. He said the  back from the residents would be factored
        Street area appeared at a public meeting  Economic Development Director Ron  project would have no minibars and no  into the final decision about the project.
        at Van Buren Township Hall recently to  Akers said that no official plans had been  food service, but that shuttles would be  He indicated that his company had
        hear from Bharat Patel, the developer  filed with the township for the construc-  available to the nearby Metro Airport  looked at other sites in the Belleville
        who had planned to construct the four-  tion and that Patel agreed to hear the pub-  every two hours. The project included 94  which might accommodate the proposed
        story hotel. Residents spoke for about an  lic comments prior to proceeding with the  parking spaces and the entry to the hotel  hotel.
        Free summer meal program under way at schools




           Free summer meals are being provid-  younger or any disabled person, regard-  Wayne Road serve breakfast from 8:30  Cory School of Learning at 35200
        ed in Romulus by the Romulus           less of age, determined to be mentally or  until 9 a.m.  and lunch from 11 a.m. until  Smith Road will serve breakfast from 8
        Community Schools District and         physically disabled and who participates  noon Mondays through Thursdays    until 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. until
        Chartwells Food Service.               in a public or non-profit private school  through Aug. 1.                   noon Monday through Friday through
           Romulus residency is not a require-  program can participate.               Wick Elementary School, 36900 Wick  Aug. 30 and Hale Creek Elementary
        ment and the food is available to every  For more information, call 2-1-1 or  Road will serve breakfast from 8:30 until  School 16200 Harrison St. will serve
        child as part of the Michigan          text Food to 877-877 to find a distribution  9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. until  breakfast from 8:30 until 9 a.m. and
        Department of Education Summer Food    site.                                 12:15 a.m.Mondays through Thursdays   lunch from 11 a.m. until noon Monday
        Service Program. Any child 18 or         Currently Romulus High School, 9650  through Aug. 9.                      through Friday through Aug. 30.
        Reunion                                                                       MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

                                                                                                                    June 24, 2019
                                                                                         Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
        High school alumni set weekend event                                          The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
                                                                                      Pledge of Allegiance
                                                                                      Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams.
                                                                                      Excused: William Wadsworth.
           Old friends will meet for a weekend of  Detroit Princess. Tickets for the cruise  Administrative Officials in Attendance:
        conversation and reminiscing when the  are $68 per person if purchased before  LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
        Romulus High School Class of 1979 meets  July 17 and $73 per person after that date.  Barbara Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
                                                                                      Stacy Paige, Treasurer
        for the 40th reunion.                 Tickets can be purchased at www.detroit-  1.  Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
           Organizers have also invited members  princess.com.                        19-180 2A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
        of the graduating classes from 1977, 1978,  The weekend gathering will close with  City Council held on June 10, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Webb, Williams. Nays –
                                                                                      None. Abstain – Talley. Motion Carried.
        1980 and 1981 to join them for the three-  a Family Barbeque set from 1-6 p.m.  19-181 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
        day event.                            Sunday, Aug. 18 at St. Johns Lodge #44,  City Council (open session, City Quarterly Investment Report)) held on June 10, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes –
           The reunion activities will begin at 7:30  31800 Beverly Road in Romulus.  Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Talley. Motion Carried.
                                                                                      3. Petitioner
        p.m. Friday Aug. 6 when class members    For more information or reservations  19-182 3A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to grant approval for a block party to Jennifer Madison, 6220
        can meet for hors d'oeuvres and conversa-  contact one of the committee members;  Dexter on July 4, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. and for road closures as follows: Hearst Street from
        tion at the Marriott Delta Hotel at 31500  Michael Johnson, (313) 319-7282; Sarita  Dexter to Chamberlain and Martin Place from Horace Jackson to Chamberlain. Motion Carried Unanimously
                                                                                      19-183 4A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to adopt a resolution to recognize Bill and Jean Wadsworth on
        Wick Road. The event will continue until  Stephens, (313) 974-9563; ILanader  their 52 nd  wedding anniversary Motion Carried Unanimously
        10 p.m.                               Johnson, (313) 258-5681; Duane Moffat,  19-184 4B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a resolution to recognize Romulus Police Officer
           Alumni will meet at 5:30 Aug. 17 for  (248) 459-3399; John Baum, (734) 255-7055  Bryce Moon. Motion Carried Unanimously
                                                                                      4. Chairperson’s Report
        dinner and dancing during a cruise on the  or Teri Pryor (Rice), (734) 772-4260.     Cemetery Board of Trustees Chairperson, Jan Lemmon, went over the minor changes/corrections to the Romulus
                                                                                      Memorial Cemetery Rules and Regulations.
                                                                                      4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
                         Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings
         Members: Supervisor Pat Williams, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens  5. Mayor’s Report
         Trustees: John Anthony, Sommer Foster, Anne Graham-Hudak, Steven Sneideman   Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
         Regular Study Session: 06/04/19 Synopsis: Cancelled meeting                  19-185 5A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and authorize payment to
         Regular Meeting 06/11/19 Synopsis: Audit Presentation; Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website  SEMCOG until such time the City no longer wishes to participate or budget for this expenditure in the Senior
         Regular Study Session 06/18/2019: Updates and discussion concerning PSD building improvements  Alliance account. Motion Carried Unanimously.
         Regular Meeting 06/25/2019 Synopsis: Special Hearing of Solicitor License, Public Hearing approval of 2019 CDBG Program  19-186 5B.  Moved by  Abdo,  seconded by Talley  to concur with the administration and adopt the Annual
         year and annual action plan. Approved consent and general calendars as posted in full on website   Community Resolution  Accepting Long-Term Maintenance of Storm  Water Management System.  Motion
         Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied at 1150  Carried Unanimously.
         S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information.  CN1909 - 071119  2.5 x 1.299  19-187 5C. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and award ITB 18/19-23 to
                                                                                      the lowest, most responsible and responsive bidder, Bell Equipment Company, for a three (3) year contract for
                                                                                      one (1) street sweeper rental for the months of May and November with the contract to expire December 31,
                                                                                      2021. Motion Carried Unanimously.
                                CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
                                 ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS                            19-188 5D. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and award ITB 18/19-34 to
                                                                                      the lowest, most responsible and responsive bidder, Michigan Pipe and Valve, for two-year fixed pricing for
         The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at  water hydrant and gate valves contract to expire June 23, 2021. Motion Carried Unanimously.
         the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.           19-189 5E.  Moved by  Abdo,  seconded by Webb  to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
                                                                                      Amendment 18/19-28 to recognize health, dental, and life expenses for retirees at the 34 th  District  Court and
         In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township  offsetting contributions in accordance with GASB 75 reporting requirements Motion Carried Unanimously.
         of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,  6. Clerk’s Report
         or activities.                                                               19-190 6A1. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to concur with the Cemetery Board of Trustees and approve
                                                                                      the proposed changes/corrections to the Romulus Memorial Cemetery Rules and Regulations. Motion Carried
         Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-  Unanimously.
         tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
         the ADA.                                                                     19-191 6A2. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session with IT Director, Steve Dudek,
                                                                                      for Monday, July 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss meetings and agendas  management and issuance of laptops to
         Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services  City Council. Motion Carried Unanimously.
         leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township  6A3. New water and sewer rates to be effective July 5, 2019, no action required by City Council unless Council
         of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other  disapproves of the new water and sewer rates pursuant to Sections 62-405 and 62-406 of the City of Romulus
         ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.  Code of Ordinances. Councilwoman Williams moved to reject the new water and sewer rates, motion dies for
                                                                                      lack of a second.
         Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies  6B. Treasurer’s Report
         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  Treasurer Stacy Paige spoke about the foreclosure program through Wayne County.  She also informed that  prop-
         are generally prohibited.                                                    erty taxes are in the mail and they are due by September 30, 2019.
                                                                                      7.  Public Comment
         Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-  Five residents spoke about the new water and sewer rates and new bi-monthly water billing statements. Two res-
         ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human  idents, who live on Beverly Road, spoke about golf balls hitting their house, car, etc.
         Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI  48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon  8. Unfinished Business
         as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.           Finance Director, Suzanne Moreno, gave an overview of the two-month water billing cycle.
                                                                                      9.  New Business
         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.   10.  Communication
                                                                                      Councilwoman Abdo gave a reminder of the Historical Society Flea Market that will be held on Saturday, June
         Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities  29, 2019.  She also announced that the deadline to register to participate in the Senior Olympics is Friday, June
         should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,  28, 2019 – see Senior Services Director Rose Swidan.
         Canton, MI  48188, (734) 394-5260.                                           19-192 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 19-12 in the amount of $826,520.34. Roll Call
                                                                                      Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
         The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-  12. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo 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-  meeting at 9:32 p.m. 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
         Publish: 07/11/19                                             CN1908 - 071119  2.5 x 4.72  copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on June 24, 2019.  RM0410 - 071119  2.5 x 9.964
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