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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 25, 2018
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 John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams.
Excused:
William Wadsworth..
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg. Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Roscoe
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-214 2A.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on June 11, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-215 2B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on June 11, 2018 – open study session – City Quarterly Investment Report.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report
18-216 4A.
Moved by
Williams,
seconded by
Webb
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Brigitte
Denise Johnson.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-217 4B.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Webb
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Gloria Dean
McPhail-Denham.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
18-218 5A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
and clerk to waive the bid requirements and enter into the Software Service Agreement with Power DMS, Inc.,
with a one-time fee for the training of this cloud-based platform of $1,500.00 and the annual reoccurring costs
of Power DMS in the amount of $4,480.00. (Police Captain Monte explained the internal use of the software.)
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-219 5B.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
and clerk to enter into the extended Professional Services Agreement between the City of Romulus and
SAFEbuilt, LLC/LSL Planning, to continue to provide on-going and as-needed planning consultant services to
the City.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
18-220 5C.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee per-
mit to the Horseshoe Club for the use of Elmer Johnson Park’s Horseshoe Pits every Wednesday through August
31, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-221 5D.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee per-
mit for the use of the Historical Park Pavilion on August 25, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a back-to-
school rally for the community hosted by Pastor Daniel Young of Freedom Christian Worship Center of Romulus.
Discussion: Councilwoman Webb informed that the event is open to the community and free school supplies will
be given out.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
18-222 6
A
1 (a).
Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to approve demolition of the structures and removal of
all debris at the following locations on Demolition List 18-01 as presented at the public hearing held on Monday,
June 25, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.:
1. 35911 Bibbins (Single-Family Residential Structure)
2. 36773 Bibbins (Single-Family Residential Structure & Garage)
3. 9035 Grover (Single-Family Residential Structure, Two Sheds)
4. 35865 Vinewood (Single-Family Residential Structure with Attached Garage)
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-223 6A1 (b).
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to table the property from Demolition List 18-01 locat-
ed at 37511 Huron River Drive for up to 90 days with the condition that the City is reimbursed to cover costs
incurred and payment of a $5,000 cash bond to be released upon completion.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-224 6A1 (c).
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to let for bids for a demolition contractor for demolition
and removal of all debris for properties listed on Demolition List 18-01.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-225 6
A
2
. Moved by
Williams
, seconded by
Webb
to reject the new water and sewer rates to be effective July
5, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Webb, Williams.
Nays
– Barden, Roscoe, Talley.
Motion Failed
.
18-226 6
A
3
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to schedule a public hearing on Monday, July 23, 2018 at
7:00 p.m. for demolition of a tabled item on Demolition List 18-01 (35606 Bibbins).
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
Tax bills will be mailed out on June 29, 2018.
7. Public Comment:
A resident who lives on Gateway Drive spoke about the parking situation in front of his home. Three citizens
announced their candidacy to run for public office. Three citizens spoke in favor of medical marijuana. A resi-
dent spoke against medical marijuana. A resident spoke in favor of supporting the Romulus Schools and teach-
ers. A resident, who supports the Public Safety Millage, asked for more information about the millage. A resident
commented on development in the City. A resident who lost everything in a fire at West Village Estates asked
about possible resources to help rebuild. A resident commented on the politicking at the meeting. A resident com-
mented on the Woodland Meadow Public Hearing.
8. Unfinished Business:
The elected officials informed that they did not receive information regarding the Woodland Meadows Public
Hearing and had they known they would have attended the meeting.
9. New Business: None
10. Communication:
Councilwoman Tina Talley spoke about the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City Centre on Tuesday, June 26,
2018. City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg announced that the absentee ballots will be mailed out on Wednesday, June
27, 2018.
18-227 11
. Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to pay Warrant 18-12 in the amount of $1,595,089.17.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Webb
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
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 June 25, 2018.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication:
The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
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
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Publish: 07/12/2018
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NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS
PUBLIC HEARING - DEMOLITION 18-01
Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July
23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus,
Michigan 48174-1485, for the purpose of hearing objections to demolition and/or removal of debris
on the herein described properties:
1.
35606 Bibbins (Single-Family Residential Structure, Shed) 20A31 BL6 Lot 31 Block 6
The Junction Sub Block 6 T3SR9E L17 P34 WCR
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA
41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's
office by writing or calling:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg. 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk.
Publish: July 12, 2018
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 for the following:
THEATER MICROPHONES AND BACKSTAGE COMMUNICATIONS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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Wayne Downtown Days will
include three days of livemusic,
art andmerchant sales.
Downtown Days will take
place at venues around down-
townWayne fromThursday, July
12 through Saturday, July 14.
The event coincides with the
annual Cruisin' US-12 Car
Cruise, which is taking place
Saturday, July 14.
Organizers of the event said
they have sought to build upon
the success of the event last year
and will increase the number of
activities happening throughout
the weekend, focusing on art,
sales and markets, and live
music. Kim White-Jenkins,
owner of Helium Studio noted,
“Downtown Days is an opportu-
nity to encourage our communi-
ty and residents of surrounding
cities to come to downtown
Wayne and experience all that
our city has to offer.”
Some of the highlights this
year include: the Detroit
Institute of Arts free Drop-In
Workshop for children set for 11
a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday and
Friday and from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m. Saturday on the lawn next
to the Knights of Columbus
Hall, 3144 S. Wayne Road,
Wayne. The Knights of
Columbus will also begin the
three-day Tribute Concert
series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
evening with a Paul McCartney
tribute artist.
Also planned from 7-11 p.m.
Friday will be the opening con-
cert of the Wayne summer
Concerts-In-The-Park series
with a performance by Steve
King and theDittlies.
Saturday will also feature a
number of unique markets and
sales at venues including
Helium Studio, 3127 S. Wayne
Road, which will host the
Fourth Makers Market in the
parking lot behind their store
from10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus
will host the Second Annual
Rusty Trike Flea Market from 9
a.m. until 5 p.m. and the Wayne
Historical Museum at 1 Towne
Square, Wayne, will host a
Vendor Show and Museum
OpenHouse from 10 a.m. until 5
p.m. Saturday.
Organizers of Downtown
Days have focused on creating
initiatives that celebrate the
unique creativity of local resi-
dents and artists, Wayne Main
Street Executive Director
Maxwell Cameron said.
“Our organization has been
working to transform downtown
Wayne into a hub for arts in
Western Wayne County.
Through events like Downtown
Days we are able to provide our
community with an opportunity
to celebrate local talent.”
Downtown Days will include
two art contests, the second
annual Window on Wayne
Photography Contest - 10 photo-
graphs from local photogra-
phers were chosen for the con-
test this year. Photos were
selected through a Facebook
voting contest. In-person voting
for the contest will take place at
Karma Coffee & Kitchen, 35634
W. Michigan Ave. from 10 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Thursday and
Friday and from 10 a.m. until 3
p.m. Saturday. Contest winners
will be announced at a recep-
tion at Karma Coffee on from 6-
7 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Both
the voting and reception are
free and open to the public.
The first Art-O-Motive Hood
Design Contest will see pieces
of art created from car hoods by
local artists. This year, the con-
test has eight entries. Hoods
will be on display throughout
the weekend in Derby's Alley,
34924 W. Michigan Ave., from 11
a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday, from
11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday and
from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturday. Event goers can stop
by and cast a vote for their
favorite hood.
A reception is planned
Saturday, July 14 and the artist
with the most votes will receive
a cash prize. Derby's Alley will
also host a BBQ food truck
throughout theweekend.
More than 25 individual
events are happening during
the weekend. A full schedule of
events is available at downtown-
wayne.org/downtowndays.
The annual Cruisin' US-12
will take place along Michigan
Avenue from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Saturday. The cruise will fea-
ture live entertainment sched-
uled on the US-12 Bar & Grill
patio at 34824 W. Michigan Ave.
throughout the day.
A free Bike Show and
Barbeque will take place at
Wayne Bicycle Shop, 35858 W.
Michigan Ave. The show will
take place from 10 a.m. until 5
p.m. on Saturday. Bicycles from
across the state will be on dis-
play.
For more information
regarding all activities visit
downtownwayne.org/downtown-
days or contact Cameron, at
(734) 629-6822.
Westland Mayor William R.
Wild has joined bipartisan mayors
from across the country calling for
the immediate reunification of
immigrant children with their
families.
The letter, from the United
States Conference of Mayors
(USCM), has been signed by may-
ors across the nation and
expressed the deep concern that
these municipal leaders have with
the current federal administration
policies that led to the separation
of children from their families at
the national border.
“All of us descend from immi-
grants,” commented Wild. “As
mayor, I see firsthand, every day,
the positive impact that immi-
grants have on our community by
contributing in countless ways to
our economic, educational and
cultural strength. We must contin-
ue to fight to defend those who
cannot fight for themselves.”
The letter is being sent to the
President of the United States and
Congress and includes a call for
the administration tomove quickly
and openly to return separated
children from their parents. The
letter also urges the administra-
tion to provide local and state
leaders full access to information
regarding children separated from
their parents who have been sent
to their jurisdictions, “so we can
help make sure these children are
getting the services they need.”
The letter further urges con-
gress to enact legislation needed
to make sure that separated chil-
dren and their parents can be
quickly reunited and include safe-
guards to ensure that family sepa-
ration never again plays a part in
the national immigrationpolicy.
The mayors are also calling for
the enactment of a permanent
solution to this and other immigra-
tion problems by developing and
approving bipartisan legislation
that will fix the broken immigra-
tion system.
The City of Wayne 2018 FRIENDS
(People Helping People) group is looking
for volunteers.
FRIENDS will take place this year on
Saturday, Sept. 8 or, if it rains, Sept. 15.
The goal of this program, which began in
1998, is to help aWayne resident who can-
not perform maintenance work due to
financial ormedical situations.
To volunteer or for more information,
call the Community Development
Department at (734) 722-2000 or email
Albert Damitio, the FRIENDS chairper-
son, at
