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INKSTER

Police crash kills mother, son

Michigan State Police continue to The Inkster police officer was trans-
investigate the crash of an Inkster police ported to a local hospital with non-life
vehicle and a private automobile that threatening injuries, according to police
claimed the lives of a mother and 10-year- reports.
old child. Witnesses said Wilkins was turning into STATE OF MICHIGAN
According to police reports of the inci- the Happy's Pizza parking lot when the COUNTY OF WAYNE
dent indicate that at about 6:30 p.m. police vehicle struck her broadside. The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
Sunday, June 28, the Inkster police SUV mother and child were reportedly sent Amendment 23
was traveling westbound on Cherry Hill airborne from the force of the impact, wit- ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP COMMISSION
Road near Inkster Road, responding to an nesses claimed. Some witnesses also dis- ORDINANCE NO. 1016
incident report, with emergency lights puted the report that the police vehicle AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH PROVID-
and sirens activated. sirens were activated, claiming that only ING FOR THE CREATION OF A CITIZEN COMMISSION TO ADDRESS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA-
TION, PROGRAMS, STEWARDSHIP, SUSTAINABILITY, OUTREACH AND SIMILAR ISSUES IN AND FOR THE
Police reports say that a four-door the emergency lights were operating. RESIDENTS AND GUESTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PRO-
Buick, driven by a 45-year-old Oweeta According to Michigan State Police Lt. VIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Wilkins of Inkster, was traveling east- Michael Shaw, the investigation of the
bound on Cherry Hill Road and made a incident will determine it the lights and THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
left turn in front of the police vehicle, sirens were activated at the time of the Ordinance No. 1016, the Environmental Leadership Commission, is hereby adopted to read as follows:
resulting in the crash. The driver and her collision.
10-year-old son, Aaron, were pronounced Investigators will examine the dash- SECTION I: TITLE:
dead at the scene, according to police cam and review the information from the This Ordinance shall be known and may be referred to as the Charter Township of Plymouth Environmental Leadership
reports. black box installed in the vehicle. Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be placed in Chapter II of the Code of Ordinances for the Charter Township of Plymouth.

SYNOPSIS SECTION II: ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP COMMISSION.
REGULAR MEETING (a) Purpose.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Plymouth Township Environmental Leadership Commission (hereafter “commission”) exists to enhance understanding and
encourage practices that lead to a clean, sustainable, environmentally responsible, and healthy community by:
DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2019
TIME: 7:00 p.m. (1) Educating residents, businesses and guests regarding environmental stewardship and awareness, environmental
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road policies, sustainability, and best practices.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. (2) Partnering with individuals, government agencies, businesses, and allied environmental organizations to promote
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee community participation in local environmental protection, awareness, education, and enhancement projects and initiatives.
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee (3) Serving as a resource for information to answer questions from residents of the Township and others about envi-
Christopher Roosen, Trustee ronmental protection issues and policies.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas: (b) Established, appointment of members.
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved (1) There is hereby established a Plymouth Township Environmental Leadership Commission. The commission
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: shall have up to (9) members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Supervisor for staggered
A. Reappointment – Ethics Board – Charles Nichols – Approved terms of three (3) years. The Supervisor may terminate the appointment of any member who has been absent from three (3) con-
B. Reappointment – Ethics Board – Marguerite Aramian – Approved secutive regularly scheduled meetings of the commission without prior excuse.
C. Public Safety Presentation – Presented
D. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented (c) Duties and powers.
E. Advanced Disposal (Mark Johnson) – Landfill Update – Presented (1) To actively promote the purpose of the commission.
3. Public Hearing: None
4. Brief Public Comments: Two members of the audience had questions or comments for the (2) To serve as a coordinating body for the purpose of educating Township residents, businesses, and guests about
Board. environmental issues and policies impacting Township life.
5. New Business:
A. Chick-Fil-A – Consent Judgement Amendment – Approved (3) To work with the Township to identify and address conditions, policies, or practices that may enhance or detract
B. Public Services – Nagle Paving Company – Change Order – Approved from a healthy, sustainable community.
C. BOT Meeting Increased Transparency – Audio Approved (4) To work with the Township to create conditions, to establish policies and practices, and to develop or adopt pro-
D. Michigan Townships Association Annual Dues – Approved grams which will enhance understanding and encourage practices that lead to a healthy, clean, and sustainable community.
E. Historic District Commission – Gibson House – Approved
F. Public Services – Temporary Sign – Northville Christian – Approved (5) To render advice, and to monitor and evaluate Township policies, practices, and procedures which affect the envi-
6. Unfinished Business: None ronmental quality and sustainability efforts within the Township.
7. Ordinances: None
(6) To assist the Township in its efforts to comply with environmental codes, ordinances, regulations and statutes
8. Check Registry: from local, county, state or federal authorities.
A. In the amount of 2,081,073.50 for the period of 5/4/19 to 6/7/19. – Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports: (7) To promote community participation in local environmental sustainability, cleanup, restoration, and public edu-
A. Robert R. Nix II, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy cation efforts.
Herrmann, Christopher Roosen, Chip Snider
10.Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None (8) To monitor and promote public awareness of water quality issues in creeks, rivers, and wetlands within the
11.ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Township.
A draft of the minutes will be available on July 2, 2019. (9) To monitor and promote public awareness of recycling, waste management, best practices, and similar sustain-
Respectfully submitted: ability efforts within the Township.
Robert R. Nix, Supervisor
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0006 - 070419 2.5 x 6.39 (10) To serve as a resource for information about environmental policies and practices. As part of this, the com-
mission may engage in public education projects, hold meetings, and conduct workshops.

MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING (d) Organization, meetings, rules and procedures.
June 10, 2019
(1) Members of the commission shall be residents of the Township who are eligible for appointive office. All mem-
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 bers of the commission shall be voting members of the commission.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance (2) The commission shall annually elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary from among its members. An
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams. elected officer or employee of the Township selected by the Supervisor may serve as an administrative liaison to the commission
Excused: Tina Talley. as needed.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor (3) The commission shall establish a regular time and place of meeting and shall hold one (1) regular meeting at least
Barbara Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk annually. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, or by a majority of members of the commission upon written notice
Stacy Paige, Treasurer received by each member at least five (5) days prior to such meeting.
1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented.
(4) The commission shall make and amend rules and procedures governing its organization (hereafter “bylaws”) that
19-169 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting are not inconsistent with the Charter, this chapter, this section, or any other Township ordinance. The bylaws adopted by the
of the Romulus City Council held on June 03, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously. commission shall not be effective until the bylaws are approved by the Supervisor. Any amendment to the bylaws shall not be
19-170 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus effective until the amendment is approved by the Supervisor.
City Council (closed session, Attorney Opinion) held on June 03, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – None. Abstain – Williams. (Absent) Motion Carried. (5) The commission shall keep a record of its proceedings and transactions and shall submit an annual report to the
3. Petitioner Township Board of Trustees.
Shona Silvey-Baum spoke about the Relay for Life – American Cancer Society event that will be held on
Thursday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. until Friday, August 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. No action is required by City (6) A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business for regu-
Council. lar and/or special meetings. The concurring vote of a majority of a quorum of commission members present at a meeting shall
4. Chairperson’s Report be necessary for the commission to take action.
19-171 4A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a resolution to recognize Firefighter Eric
Beamish on his seven years of employment with the City of Romulus Fire Department. Motion Carried (7) The commission shall comply with State law, including but not limited to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and
Unanimously. the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report (8) All members of the commission shall serve without compensation.
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
19-172 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor SECTION III. VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
and clerk to enter into a resolution to adopt the final project plan for wastewater system improvements and des-
ignating an authorized Wayne County project representative for improvements to the Wayne County Rouge Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any other provisions of this ordinance is responsible for a civil infraction
Valley Sewage Disposal System. Motion Carried Unanimously. punishable by a civil fine not to exceed $100.00.
19-173 5B (1). Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
in support of the application with the State of Michigan for the 2019 fireworks event. Motion Carried SECTION IV. REPEAL.
Unanimously.
19-174 5B (2). Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Williams to concur with the administration and authorize a All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, except as herein provided, are hereby
no-fee permit for the 2019 Romulus fireworks on city property south of Ecorse Road, no-fee permits for two food repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
trailers and one glow product tent on the school property (pending RCS approval), and approval of the closure
of Ozga between Tyler and Wick between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. to expedite the flow of traffic when the fire- SECTION V. SEVERABILITY.
works are complete. Discussion: Councilwoman Webb asked if there will be any road construction on that date.
(No.) Motion Carried Unanimously. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding
19-175 5C. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee per- shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof.
mit for the Romulus High School Class of 1979 for use of St. John’s Lodge Park #44 (pavilion) on August 18,
2019 for their 40 th class reunion. Motion Carried Unanimously. SECTION VI. SAVINGS CLAUSE.
19-176 5D. Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and extend
the City’s Distribution Services agreement with Constellation Energy for 36 months and for the mayor and clerk The repeal or amendment herein shall not abrogate or affect any offense or act committed or done, or any penalty or forfeiture
to execute a Transaction Confirmation for the purchase of the City’s natural gas at a fixed rate from Constellation incurred, or any pending litigation or prosecution of any right established or occurring prior to the effective date of this
Energy for the term beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously. Ordinance.
6. Clerk’s Report
19-177 6A1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Williams to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget SECTION VII. PUBLICATION.
Amendment 18/19-27, Municipal Library Fund. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-178 6A2. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the Property Disposition Committee’s The Clerk for the Charter Township of Plymouth shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
recommendation to approve the sale of Parcel 80-044-01-0495-000, vacant residential land located on Kempa
(between Ecorse and Smith) to Marian Davis in the amount of $2,500.00. Motion Carried Unanimously. SECTION VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Stacy Paige announced that the summer tax bills will be out by July 1, 2019. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication.
7. Public Comment
Two Romulus High School students in the FCCLA Leadership Program asked for support in regards to their CERTIFICATION
upcoming trip to California.
8. Unfinished Business The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth at
9. New Business its regular meeting called and held on the 25 th day of June, 2019, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required
Councilman Wadsworth spoke about the potholes on Superior, Wade and Barth Roads. Councilwoman Abdo by law.
commented about the obnoxious smell by the airport; Mayor Burcroff informed that the odor is caused by over-
flowing water in the ponds due to all the recent rain which is causing vegetation to decay; however, it is not caus- Jerry Vorva, Clerk
ing any harm to the environment. Wayne County has been contacted about the problem.
10. Communication Introduced: June 11, 2019
19-179 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to pay Warrant 19-11 in the amount of $2,573,821.73. Motion
Carried Unanimously. Published: July 4, 2019
12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council
meeting at 8:22 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. Adopted: June 25, 2019
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 June 10, 2019. RM0409 - 070419 2.5 x 9.208 Effective upon Publication: July 4, 2019 PT0256 - 070419 2.5 x 18.86