TIFA Finance Plan Includes City Hall, Recreation Center

MACCHIA MMFSHESV INTENSE, SWi COFFEE YUMMl gamsn I I FOOD, B9 aspg _k WESTLAND A GANNETT COMPANY TRIATHLON TRAINING AND MORE SUBSCRIBERS - FIND Yt>UR COPY OF WOMAN WITH TODAY'S NEWSPAPER PRICE: $1 •' • THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012 • hometownlife.com ZBA members The Westland City Council has reappointed TIFA finance plan includes Hector Lebert and Jack Underwood as mem bers of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Alan Marszalek, formerly an alternate, was appoint city hall, recreation center ed as a regular voting member. Lebert was appointed By LeAnne Rogers lion over 30 years," Fodale, adding the TIFA Faust Library. al program recommend to fill a three-year term Observer Staff Writer said Westland Econom currently has no debt. Residents of New ed keeping City Hall on that expires on June 21, ic Development Director berry Estates Subdivi- i Ford Road, Mayor Wil 2015. He was an alter A City Hall, recreation LoriFodale. Biggest issue sion, located just south liam Wild decided to take nate from April 2011 center and a fire station What projects will be Attracting the most , of the library, were a second look at options • to June 2011 when he are among possible proj completed by the TIFA, attention has been the opposed to construction for a new City Hall. A was appointed to fill an ects listed in an amended which recaptures tax dol construction of a new of a new municipal build prime factor in the loca unexpired term. lax Increment Financ lars for reinvestment in city administration build ing behind the library tion behind the library Underwood has ing Plan adopted by the the district, remains to be ing in the TIFA Plan. and potential removal was that the new build served on the ZBA since Westland City Council decided. That's because TIFA dol of trees that back up to ing — costing in the $13 2004 and was reappoint Monday. "Just because the proj lars can only be spent in theif yards. million range — could be ed to a fourth term, "This extends the life ect is in the plan doesn't the TIFA district and a After consulting built without any addi filling a three-year term of the plan 30 years and mean it will happen, but TIFA-funded City Hall with a team of design tional tax dollars. That that expires on June 21, extends the maximum it could at the will of would likely be locat ers and architects pro-. 2015. indebtedness to $40 mil the TIFA Board," said ed behind the William P. vided through a nation Please see TIFA, A2 Marszalek, appointed as an alternate in Febru ary 2012, was appointed to fill the remainder of a that term that expires on Oct. 2,2012. Program needs Kohl's winner volunteers to Shannon Salisbury, 18, of Westland was among more than 2,200 young people mentor youth nationwide who have been recognized by the Kohl's Cares® Scholar By LeAnne Rogers and Thursday, July 10-12 ship Program for mak Observer Staff Writer and July 17-19. Would-be ing a positive impact mentors must be 21 years in their communities Paul Motz is looking old and a background through volunteerism. for a few good men and check will be done. Salisbury was among women—no uniforms "The training is very 95 youth from Michi required—to serve as interactive, there is a lot gan will each receive mentors for the Westland of discussion, activities, a $50 gift card and Youth Assistance Pro listening and communi recognition certificate gram. •; cation," said Motz. "We' from Kohl's to honor .•••,' ,--• • .. v , STEPHEN CANTRELLI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "We need the men also discuss the rules of their community ser Bob Catalano of Westland, volunteer and assistant manager for collections at the Yan- ' tors to support local kids. the program." vice efforts. She also kee Air Museum, is promoting adoption of the museum's aircraft including the "Huey" It takes about an hour For people who may be has qualified for the helicopter as a way to get the community involved. a week," said Motz, the unsure about serving as chance to receive a program director. "It's a mentor, Motz said the $1,000 regional scholar a great program for the clincher can be the last . ship for post-secondary city in the long run. It training session. education. Of the more Yankee Air Museum puts impacts the teens and "One of the best parts . than 200 regional win how they intact with of the training is when ners, 10 national win the community in the we have kids who have ners will each receive future." been previously men- a total of $10,000 in planes up for 'adoption' Mentor training is tored come in. That's the scholarships and Kohl's scheduled for 12 hours last night," said Motz. will donate $1,000 to spread over four sessions Yankee Air Force volunteers a nonprofit organiza —5:30-8:30 p.nL Tuesday Please see MENTORS, A2 tion on each national help rebuild Yankee Air Mu winner's behalf. seum. See story and photos on Page A4-5. , In total this year," Kohl's will recognize more than 2,200 young By Sue Mason Schoof: Absentee volunteers with more Observer Staff Writer • than $420,000 in schol arships and prizes. When Uncle Sam need ballots on way to voters ed recruits in World War II, he pointed to By LeAnne Rogers san primary, Schoof said the masses with his fin Observer Staff Writer voters aren't allowed to ger. Now that iconic fin split their ballot — they INDEX ger is pointing again as Westland absentee vot have to vote in either the Business A9 the Yankee Air Museum On the Yankee Air Museum's Adopt a Plane list is the this ers are likely to receive Democratic or Republi Crossword Puzzle ....B12 looks for groups of peo can primary. Entertainment B6 DHC-4 De Havilland Caribou. their Aug. 7 primary bal Food B9 ple interested in "adopt lots Friday. Locally, the main race Homes B12 ing" one of its airplanes. Canberra, F-4C McDon ing for families, busi "We hope to get them will be to fill elect a rep Jobs B13 It's a no-cost arrange nell Phantom II and the nesses, scout groups, in the mail on Thurs resentative for the new Obituaries B5 ment, and no need to UH-1H Bell Iroquois veterans organiza day (today) and the post ly redistricted 13th U.S. Opinion. A12 worry about where to "Huey" helicopter avail tions, Civil Air Patrol, office usually deliv House District that Services. B12 ers them the next day," Sports .'. B1 park the planes. They're able for adoption. or ROTC groups to help includes Westland, Red- Wheels B13 on display at the muse The only requirement clean the planes one day said Westland City Clerk ford, Garden City, part um and its air park on D is a commitment to clean in the spring and one Eileen DeHart Schoof, of Detroit and sever © The Observer & Eccentric Street at the Willow Run the aircraft twice a year. day in the fall, do paint who noted today (July 5) al Downriver communi Volume 48 • Number 13 Airport. The Yankee Air Muse ing as needed, and, as is also the last day to reg ties. In what is likely to Those who like their um will provide the sup capable, do some minor ister to vote in the pri be a largely Democrat Home Delivery: airplanes on the large ;• plies needed to take care repairs." mary election. ic district, the winner of (866) 837-2737 size can consider adopt of the airplane. Catalano got the idea For the primary, she the primary would be ing the museum's B-52 " "We want the commu from the museum at the is estimating just over expected to take the seat. Return Address: 41304 Concept Dr. Stratofortress. Too big? nity to get involved," Self ridge Air National 3,500 absentee ballots Five Democrats are Plymouth Ml 48170 No problem, the muse said Bob Catalano, the Guard Base. The museum will be sent out. in the race: State Sen. um also has smaller assistant manager for Since the candidates planes like the Martin collections. "We're look Please see PLANES, A2 are running in a parti Please see BALLOTS, A2 "mmtm JOHN Have a neighbor protect My Qualifications: you in Congress • Current VPWayne/Westland School Board 1. Employment • Transformed "rubber stamp" School Board to an Independent body serving the citizens 2. Education • Translator to commander of US Forces 3. Public Safety • Married 17 years with 4 children I will continue to work for the needs a 34 year resident - Local business owner U.S.COIUGRESS of citizens - NOT special interests! • Voted Hour Detroit Magazine's DEMOCRAT Read my full positions on these Issues online at: "Rising Political Star-2012" Vote Tuesday, August 7 wwwJohngociforcongress.com PaU for tyJoh» God for Congrtss, 36779 CM/M Drift, Westltni, Ml 48186 A2 (W) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, July 5,2012 LOCAL NEWS online at hometownlife.com ed. The council can't vote talks with residents he ADOPT A PLANE MENTORS TIFA at the sanie meeting as meets about locating City • People can help the 947-8790, or by email Continued from page A1 Continued from page A1 the hearing, so the pub Hall behind the library. at bob.catalano@yan- lic hearing is held first," Most oppose taking out Yankee Air Museum pre serve aviation history by keeairmuseum.org. said City Clerk Eileen trees on the property, More information and DeHart Schoof.

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