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ROMULUS
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Buyers bring builder complaints to council

Romulus Mayor Robert years and she went to school in code,” he said. “It is unfair to
McCraight expressed his sympa- ” the city. “No way I should have to blame the building department.”
thy and explained the limits of It is unfair to blame deal with this,” she said. McCraight told both Wills and
city authority as two residents of the building department. Gordon said that some imme- Gordon that he would personally
the Creekside neighborhood of diate action was needed because “take a look” at their homes the
homes detailed continued prob- when cold temperatures arrive in next day “to see for myself” what
lems with the builder of the proj- “I can only go in my house was his fifth appearance before the fall and winter, it will not be problems may exist.
ect. through the garage,” Wills told the the council regarding various possible to pour the cement for He said that he would meet
Resident Lolita Wills told the council. She said the streets and problems at homes in the devel- the sidewalks, porch and walk- with the city staff members and
council during their regular meet- sidewalk remain unfinished and opment. way. He added that despite having the city attorney to attempt to find
ing that her front yard “looks like the there are many homes in the “There is no reason when they appealed to the council previous- some answers and determine
a jungle” because the site hasn't development that are not proper- are working on the house next ly, he has received only “lip serv- what, if any, action the city could
been properly graded. She said ly cared for by the builder. She door to me and grading the yard ice” regarding the situation. take to help the homeowners. “We
she has lived in the home for told the council members that she and they haven't graded hers. McCraight expressed his own have to have all the answers. “We
more than six months and is still has spoken to the building compa- They had the tractors out today frustration and responded to need all the facts and some legal
waiting for the builder to take ny and was told the sidewalk and haven't touched her yard. Gordon's criticism of the lack of opinions are needed,” McCraight
action and correct a number of would be completed, but nothing That's ridiculous,” he said. “The action by the city building depart- said.
incomplete items. She said the has taken place and her yard is builder has to be held account- ment in requiring completion of Creekside homes range in
builder did finally install the con- now unkempt and weed filled. able.” the homes. square footage from around 1,500
crete driveway into her garage, She was joined in her complaints Wills said she has a long histo- “The building department has to more than 2,900 square feet
but she still has no walkway to her by Stan Gordon, another resident ry in the community as her par- a code of enforcement and they and are priced at approximately
front door and no front porch. of the development. He said this ents have lived in Romulus for 50 can't go beyond what is in that $163,000 to $255,000.
City purchases new emergency access program

Members of the Romulus City Property owners store entrance get called after hours when a
Council approved the purchase keys and cards in special devices ” business is closed, this system
of a KNOX Rapid Access System which are used exclusively by the Property owners store entrance allows us to open a box that has
during their regular meeting July fire department during emergen- keys and cards in special devices. keys to that building. We then can
25. cies, officials explained. gain access to the building with-
The KNOX rapid entry system The price for the new system out doing damage to doors, win-
is a secure emergency access is $14,502.96 according to Mayor Councilman William Wadsworth, in the city. dows or any other destruction,”
program developed for property Robert McCraight who presented Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Krause “This is a master key system he said.
owners and fire departments to the purchase to the council mem- explained that the purchase for all businesses, industrial, The purchase from Sole
allow immediate access without bers for approval. would replace an antiquated and commercial and residential Source was approved by a unani-
forced entry, damage or delay. In response to a question from outdated system now being used property in the city,” he said. “We mous vote of councilmembers.
Sunflower contest entries are still being accepted

Romulus Pumpkin Festival organizers To enter a photo, take a picture of the reveal the diameter of just the face of the another photo and step closer to the
are searching for the largest sunflower in plant with the entirety in the frames as plant in inches. This should be done in measuring tape which should reveal the
the city. someone is holding a measuring tape one video. diameter in inches.
To enter the annual festival Sunflower from the bottom of the stem to the center To enter the Sunflower Face Contest Entries should be emailed to
Contest, residents can take a clear video of the flower face. Entrants should take a with a photo, frame the entire sunflower cbradley@romulusgov.com or message
of the sunflower in its entirety in the second photo stepping closer to the meas- face in the frame as someone measures the photos or videos on social media.
frame of the picture as someone is hold- uring tape which should reveal the height the diameter, not including the petals. Please include the entrants name, email
ing a measuring tape from the bottom of of the plant in inches. When the whole face is in the frame, take and phone number.
the stem to the center of the flower face. To enter the largest Sunflower Face
One the flower is within the frame, step contents, submit a clear video of the sun-
closer to the measuring tape which flower face with the entirety in the frame
should reveal the height of the plant in as someone is measuring the diameter,
inches. This should be done in one video, not including the petals. Then step closer
organizers said. to the measuring tape which should
Pumpkin Fest artwork sought

Members of the Romulus Arts Council pastels is encouraged organizers said.
are looking for art for the annual Romulus Crayons and colored pencils do not have
Pumpkin Festival digital guide. Each year, the vibrancy of the other mediums, they
the first-place student art entry is chosen cautioned, so entries should not use those.
for the cover of the guide and the second The artist's name, age, school and contact
and third place winners and two honor- information should be on the reverse side
able mentions included in the publication. of the entry.
The first-place winner also receives $200, All interested participants should sub-
the second-place winner is awarded $150 mit their artwork to the Economic
and the third place winner will receive Development Department, located in
$100. The two honorable mention entries Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road in
each receive $50, officials said. Romulus before Aug. 19. Art entries
All students who are Romulus resi- become the property of the Romulus Arts
dents are eligible to enter including those Council. Winners will be announced and
from pre-school through grade 12 for the awards presented at the festival where the
24th anniversary pumpkin festival guide. art will be framed and displayed at the
The art must have a fall/pumpkin hospitality tent.
theme, but no Halloween themed work The Romulus Arts Council has award-
will be accepted. No wording should be on ed more than $10,000 to Romulus resident
the artwork which should be at least 8 ½ students from pre-school to high school,
by 11 and no larger than 11 by 17 inches. organizers said.
Art must be portrait oriented and bright For more information, call Maria
colors in acrylic, watercolor, tempera or Lambert (734) 955-4533.

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