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PAGE 4 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN October 18, 2018

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Man to serve life in prison in child's death

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Wayne County Circuit Court found with burns on her body The officer said that when the Fields for help. Neither Diaz nor
Judge Vonda Evans has sentenced including her legs from the knee Diaz is scheduled child was moved in an attempt to Fields sought medical attention
Brad Fields to life in prison with- down, her buttocks, posterior to administer CPR he could see for the child, who they claimed
out parole in the death of 4-year- both elbows and bruising, in vari- for a jury trial heavy bruising up and down the continued to vomit, according to
old Gabrielle Barrett on Jan. 1. ous stages of healing, covering her on the charges child's back, arms and legs. prosecutor's accounts of the inci-
In addition to the life sentence, body. Diaz, who also faces felony dent.
the judge imposed a sentence of The child was transported by on March 4, 2019. murder, torture, child abuse and Michigan State Police report-
30 to 60 years on charges of child ambulance to a local hospital conspiracy to commit child abuse edly found a large amount of melt-
abuse, 30 to 60 years for a charge where she was pronounced dead. charges, told the responding offi- ed skin in the bathtub drain. One
of torture; 2 to 10 years on the The Washtenaw County Medical cers that she didn't know what detective said that the child had
charge of conspiracy to commit Examiner determined that the lying on the floor of the mobile made the child ill. She claimed been burned so badly that her
child abuse first degree, and child had been physically abused home bathroom covered by a the child ran her own bath water large toe fell off her body.
another 2 to 10 years for conspira- prior to her death and said that it towel from the waist down. A Dec. 31, 2017 causing the severe Immediately following the
cy to commit child abuse second was “the worst child death case” woman later identified as the burns on her skin. Diaz admitted child's death, Diaz and Fields left
degree. seen in 27 years. He ruled her child's grandmother was attempt- she left the child alone in the tub the state and were later arrested
Fields had been found guilty of death a homicide. ing to perform CPR, according to and went to the kitchen. She told in Georgia near the Florida state
all charges by a jury Sept. 20. He The police officer called to the the officer, but the child's eyes police that when she returned, border.
and the mother of the child, scene on GreenMeadow Drive in were open and glazed. He said the child was submerged in the Diaz is scheduled for a jury
Candice Diaz, 25, were charged in Rawsonville Woods testified in the scalding and bruises on the bath. Diaz claimed she pulled the trial on the charges on March 4,
the death of the victim who was court that he observed the child child's body were noticeable. child from the tub and called 2019.
Romulus police will participate in Drug Take Back Day

America is experiencing an they obtain their drugs from Romulus Middle School with state and local law enforce- Back Day. The Romulus Police
epidemic of addiction, overdose, friends and family, including Leadership Program to secure ment agencies is to remove Department accounted for nearly
and death due to the abuse of from home medicine cabinets. federal funding for the procure- potentially dangerous controlled 11 pounds of unwanted prescrip-
prescription drugs, particularly Overdoses from all drugs are now ment of a prescription drug col- substances from medicine cabi- tion drugs.
opioid painkillers. the leading cause of injury-relat- lection receptacle, which is be nets by offering an opportunity This month, the collection site
Those statistics, according to ed death in the United States, permanently located in the police for the public to surrender is at the Romulus Police
the 2016 National Survey on Drug surpassing deaths from motor department lobby. expired, unwanted, or unused Department located at 11165
Use and Health, show 6.2 million vehicle crashes or firearms, the On Saturday, Oct. 27, the pharmaceutical controlled sub- Olive St. Citizens are advised to
Americans aged 12 and over, 2.4 survey reported. Romulus Police Department, in stances and other medications to bring medications (no liquids) for
percent of the population, abuse The City of Romulus is not conjunction with Drug law enforcement officers for disposal. This service is free and
prescription drugs. That is more immune to this epidemic. In an Enforcement Administration destruction. anonymous. No questions will be
than cocaine, heroin, hallucino- effort to combat abuse and (DEA), will participate in the 16th Last April, 474 tons of unwant- asked. For more information,
gens, and methamphetamine improper disposal of prescription Annual National Prescription ed prescription drugs were col- contact Captain Joshua Monte at
combined. The majority of pre- drugs, the Romulus Police Drug Take Back Day. The goal of lected nationwide during the the Romulus Police Department,
scription drug abusers report that Department partnered with the this ongoing collaborative effort National Prescription Drug Take (734) 955-8858.
Police auction is planned MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 1, 2018
Those looking for household items, items beginning at noon. Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
tools, bicycles, jewelry and a long list of All items will be sold as is and there The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
other miscellaneous items won't want to will be no refunds. Items must be paid for Pledge of Allegiance
miss the annual auction at the Inkster and removed at the end of the auction Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
Police Department. and no items will be released in advance. Administrative Officials in Attendance:
The live auction will take place begin- Only cash will be accepted by the depart- LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
ning at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 20 in the ment. Barb Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Inkster Police Department parking lot, For more information visit 1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
located at 26279 Michigan Ave. Potential Facebook.com/InksterPolice. 18-347 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
bidders can browse the auction area The auction is open to the public. Romulus City Council held on September 24, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-348 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
Free movie tomorrow night City Council held on September 24, 2018 – Ordinance regarding Basketball Hoops and Public Hearing regard-
ing: 2018 Restated and Amended DDA Plan. Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Petitioner
The Inkster Police Department will weather as the event takes place outside. 4. Chairperson’s Report
Pastor Willis spoke about medical marijuana.
host the final free Movie Night of the sea- Viewers should bring lawn chairs or blan- 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
son on Friday, Oct. 19. The special event kets on which to sit. 5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff spoke about the First Public Safety Foundation event – this is separate from the City (501C3) a
takes place outside in the Inkster Police The movie for the evening is the 2006 creative way to raise money for police and fire equipment. The mayor also presented a video of upcoming City
Department parking lot, located at 26279 animated “Monster House” which will be events.
Michigan Ave. shown at dusk, as soon as it is dark 18-349 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and grant authorization
for the mayor and clerk to extend the DSS Corporation dba Equature Maintenance Agreement for one year with
While costumes are encouraged for the enough. Free refreshments, including terms ending on September 20, 2019, at a cost of $2,720.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
special Halloween movie, a spokesperson popcorn, hot dogs and snow cones, will be 18-350 5B. Moved by Talley, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and grant authorization
noted, it is important to dress for the provided for attendees. for the mayor and clerk to enter into an addendum to be contained within the previously authorized agreement
with the Western Wayne County Special Operations Team (WWCSOT). Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-351 5C. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
CITY OF ROMULUS and clerk to enter into an agreement with the Romulus Athletic Club to allow the use of Elmer Johnson Park for
the purpose of football practice, football games and end of season clean up from October 2, 2018 through
PUBLIC HEARING November 10, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, 18-352 5D. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and approve to
October 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, increase the current contracted (Addendum 3-Bid Package 3) amount with George W. Auch Company for the
Romulus, Michigan 48174 to consider a new Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pursuant to project, by an additional $11,562,894 for all the sub-contracted trade work ($11,173,568) and testing, allowances,
P.A. 198 of 1974 as amended, for ACTIA ELECTRONICS, INC. 15385 Pine Street, Romulus, reimbursable general conditions, and any contingency for unforeseen conditions (additional $389,326) for the th
MI 48174. building enclosure, interior finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing trade work needed for the new 34
District Court Building. Motion Carried Unanimously.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 18-353 5E. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Land in the City of Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan Amendment 18/19-14 to authorize the transfer of funds from the Court Building Debt Service Fund to the Court
32B22 23 24A, LOTS 22 THRU 24 EXC THE N WLY 83 FT OF LOT 24, OAKWOOD INDUS- Building Construction Fund as requested by the DPS Director for Bid Package 3a of the project.
TRIAL PARK SUB, T3S R9E L103 P92-96 WCR, SPLIT ON 10/11/2000 FROM 80 125 01 0026 FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
00080 125 01 0025 00080 125 01 0022 300 ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING! All interested citizens are invited to attend, and will be given an Court Debt Service Fund
opportunity to comment on the proposal. Written comments may be forwarded no later than October Fund Balance
22, 2018 at 12 o'clock noon, to the attention of: 302-000-390.000 Fund Balance 2,099,403 (400,000) 1,699,403
City of Romulus, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Expense
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540 302-000-999.401 Transfer Out-Court Construction Fund - 400,000 400,000
Court Construction Fund
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Revenue
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING 401-000-699.302 Transfer In-Court Debt Service Fund - 400,000 400,000
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA Expense
41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). 401-000-980.000 Project Costs 16,037,960 400,000 16,437,960
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's To authorize the transfer of funds from the Court Building Debt Service Fund to the Court Building Construc-
office by writing or calling the following: tion Fund as requested by the DPS Director for Bid Package 3a of the project. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. 6A. Clerk’s Report
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk. On behalf of City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg, Deputy Clerk Barb Fitzgerald spoke about Romulus Towers residents
receiving a letter that contains instructions to mail a request to the Ash Township Clerk for a ballot application.
Publish: 10-18-18 RM0342 - 101818 2.5 x 3.855 Also, the last day to register to vote before the November 6, 2018 Election is October 9, 2018.
18-354 6A1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 18/19-10, Community Development Block Grant, which was introduced at the Council meeting of
Sept. 24, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
CITY OF ROMULUS 18-355 6A2. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Amendment 18/19-11, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of Sept. 24, 2018. Motion
WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2018 7:00 p.m. Carried Unanimously.
18-356 6A3. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt the following resolution:
“The City Council of the City of Romulus hereby declares its decision to prohibit any of the regulated facilities
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hear- allowable and designated under the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act of 206 within the City of
ing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road to Romulus”. (The complete resolution is on file in the City Clerk’s office). Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden,
consider the following petitions: Talley, Wadsworth. Nays – Roscoe, Webb, Williams. Motion Carried.
* 6A4. (deleted).
6B. Treasurer’s Report
1. BZA-2018-015; Concentra requesting variances from the Zoning Ordinance for the follow- City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, explained that the Drop Box for city payments and ballot returns is behind city hall
ing in order to construct a 9,707-sq. ft. urgent care facility: and the box is emptied every morning at 8:00 a.m.
a. A variance from Section 6.04, Area, Height, and Placement Requirements to allow a front 7. Public Comment
yard setback of 95 feet where between 15 feet and 25 feet are allowed; and A resident commented on kids playing basketball and the new proposed ordinance. Jan Lemmon, Cemetery
b. A variance from Section 14.01(f)(6), Off Street Parking Requirements to allow up to 78 park- Board of Trustees, announced that the VFW is having a spaghetti fundraiser dinner on Friday, October 5, 2018
ing spaces where a maximum of 44 parking spaces are permitted. from 5 pm until 7 pm. A resident commented on medical marijuana. A resident commented on the speed limit on
Ecorse Road. A resident spoke about showing support of our children.
8. Unfinished Business
The subject property is zoned CBD-1, Central Business District - Transition District and is located 18-357 8A. Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to take from the table a request for approval of Restated
at 10912 Wayne Road (Parcel ID #80-068-01-0024-306, 80-068-01-0024-307, and 80-068-01-0024- Conditional Rezoning Agreement, RZ-2016-001; M & M Express Trucking at 27732 Ecorse Road. Motion
004) Carried Unanimously.
18-358 8B. Moved by Williams, seconded by Wadsworth to deny the request for approval of Restated
Copies of the applications are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours which Conditional Rezoning Agreement, RZ-2016-001; M & M Express Trucking at 27732 Ecorse Road. Motion
are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and Carried Unanimously.
will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written comments may be submitted and 9. New Business
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Councilman Wadsworth commented that Fire Station Two doesn’t have a flag pole – Mayor Burcroff said that
Romulus, MI 48174-1485. that is being taken care of.
10. Communication
Councilwoman Talley spoke about the 80 th anniversary of Ball Road Tabernacle Church.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk 11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
City of Romulus, Michigan Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Publish: October 18, 2018 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 1, 2018.
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