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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2011
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 LeRoy D. Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William
Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Crova to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-357 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of the Romulus City Council held December 5, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- Non
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-358 3A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to approve the request of Reverend Willis
for the closure of north and southbound Wayne Road (between Cory School and Romulus High
School) for the annual Martin Luther King Celebration March on Monday, January 16, 2012 from
8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried.
11- 359 4A. Moved by Wadsworth seconded by Webb to proceed with court litigation as outlined
by attorney Neil Silver in his opinion letter dated December 12, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-360 4B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to recognize Cathy Morse for her past and cur-
rent service on the City of Romulus Environmental Protection Board and also for her presentation to
City Council at the 7:00 p.m. study session on Monday, December 12, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-361 4C.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to recognize Mary and Jerald Krampitz on
celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on December 9, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
4.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-362 5A.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Crova to award Bid 11/12-09 for a boiler, controls, pip-
ing and associated hardware to be installed with the City of Romulus Energy Retrofit Project at
City Hall to the lowest qualified bidder, Pleune Service, in the amount of $59,616.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-363 5B.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the recommendation of Debra
Hoffman, finance director, to introduce Budget Amendment 11/12-5 to reflect the balance of the
Wayne Road from Goddard to Wick resurfacing project that was originally budgeted in 2010/11.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
MAJOR ROADS
Expense
202-4210-742.90-12
Project Cost - Wayne Road 90,000
48,708
138,708
Fund Balance
202-0000-390.00-00
Major Roads-Fund Balance 446,887
(48,708)
398,179
To reflect the balance of the Wayne Road from Goddard to Wick resurfacing project that was original-
ly budgeted in 2010/11.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-364 5C.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Romulus and the Romulus Community
Schools.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-365 5D
. Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the
collective bargaining agreement between the City of Romulus and the IAFF Local 4126.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-366 6A1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to re-appoint Craig Plank to the City of
Romulus Cemetery Board of Trustees for a five-year term that will expire on November 1, 2016.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-367 6A2.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the re-activation of the City of
Romulus Charter Commission.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-368 11.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds
as listed in Warrant 11-23 in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred
Twenty-One Dollars and Forty-Two Cents ($556,721.42)
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Crova
Motion Carried Unanimously.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City
Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
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 December
12, 2011.
Publish:
January 5, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
RFP 11/12-12 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM CONSULTING FIRMS
FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Romulus will receive written qualifications for providing Consulting Engineering and
Testing services for the reconstruction of Goddard Road from Huron River Drive to Romaine.
The project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of 2600 feet of major roadway, utility
structure adjustments, sidewalk repairs, and pavement marking installation and restoration.
The construction engineering for this project will include all surveying, staking, field inspection,
construction administration and quality control testing in accordance with MDOT requirements,
specifications and guidelines. Consultants considered for these services must hold an approved sta-
tus on MDOT's pre-qualification list for Road Construction Engineering. All firms must also have
working experience with Field Manager software and the MERL Program.
Request for qualifications can be obtained from the City Clerk's office and from the MITN System,
on January 5th, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
Submit Proposals to the City of Romulus for consideration by 2:00pm, Thursday, January 19, 2012.
ENVELOPES MUST BE ADDRESSED:
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
RFP 11/12-12 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM CONSULTING FIRMS
FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
11111 S. Wayne Road
Romulus, Michigan 48174
Publish:
January 5, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 11/12-10 K-9 Dog, Maintenance,Training & Supplies
ITB 11/12-11 PIPE & CONCRETE GAS CHAIN SAW
(1) The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the above
item/items.
(2) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit bids must use the forms provided by the
City. Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN system @
www.mitn.info.
(3) Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
than 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 18, 2012. At approximately 2:15, local time all timely
received bids are to be publicly opened and read.
RESPONSE ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE ITB NUMBER
AND NAME AND BE ADDRESSED:
ITB #___
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(4) The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(5) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Agent, by
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing lconway@ci.romulus.mi.us
Publish:
January 05, 2012
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-December 22, 2011
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, December 22, 2011 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, Taj, Williams Members Absent: McLaughlin Staff Present: Director
Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Carolyn Cox
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported
by Demopoulos to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Demopoulos to approve the Board Minutes of December 13, 2011 Motion carried by all members present.
Payment of
Bills
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: Item 1. FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES (FBD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Demopoulos to open the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. to hear comment on the fiscal year 2013 Budget and proposed mill-
age rates. Motion carried by all members present. There were no public comments either in favor or opposition to the Fiscal Year 2013
Budget and proposed millage rates. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to close the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. to hear comment
on the fiscal year 2013 Budget and proposed millage rates. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1.
QUALIFIED VOTER FILE STREET INDEX CHANGES DUE TO REDISTRICTING AS REQUIRED BY LAW. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution for reapportionment redistricting for the Charter Township of Canton,
Wayne County, State of Michigan based upon the redistricting established by the State of Michigan following the 2010 Census. Motion
carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. 2011 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve the listed budget adjustments to the 2011 budget. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. ADOPT FIS-
CAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution adopting the annual budget for
the Fiscal Year 2013. Motion carried by all members present.
OTHER:
The December 27, 2011 and January 3, 2012 Board Study
Sessions are cancelled. The next Board meeting is Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, First Floor,
Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:18
p.m. Motion carried by all members present. A complete copy of the adopted fiscal year 2013 Budget is available in the Clerk’s office
during regular business hours.
– Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Published: January 5, 2012
EC010512-0495 2.5 x 1.557
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
David Medley, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: January 5, 2012
EC010512-0494 2.5 x 1.557
Romulus joins effort to locate
photos of missing veterans
Belleville joins Van Buren dispatch
The City of Romulus has partnered with a
statewide effort to locate photographs and
information about residents killed during
theVietnamWar.
The National Call for Photos is a cam-
paign to collect a photograph for each of the
more than 58,000 men and women whose
names are inscribed on the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC.
The photos will be used in the Education
Center at The Wall and can be found on The
VirtualWall at www.VVMF.org.
Lisa A. Lark, Michigan Call for Photos
coordinator for the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial Fund, said the effort also seeks
brief biographical information about each of
thewar heroes.
Lark said the group is seeking photo-
graphs of four Romulus servicemen killed
during theVietnamWar:
•Army Sgt. KennethPaul Ehnis
•MarinePfc. MarionFranklinFerguson
•MarineLCpl. LawrencePoet
•ArmyPfc. ElmerWayneScarborough
A photograph and biographical informa-
tion has been located for a fifth Romulus
serviceman, Marine Pfc. Eugenio Erasmo
Fernandez Jr. Lark said Fernandez was born
on June 13, 1946. A married man, his tour of
duty in Vietnam began in January 1968. He
died of hostile small arms fire in the Quang
Tri province.
Lark, who lives in Westland and teaches
at Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, said
organizers have located photos of about half
of Michigan's 2,663 men and women whose
names appear onTheWall.
“Half, however, is not enough,” Lark told
members of the Conference of Western
Wayne (CWW). “Every single name on The
Wall deserves to be honored. Every single
service member who gave their life deserves
to be seen and to have future generations see
themasmore than just a name onTheWall.”
Romulus Mayor Alan Lambert and
Economic Development Director Timothy
Keyes, who is one of the city's representa-
tives on the CWW, called the effort significant
and committed the city's assistance in
spreading the word about the photo collec-
tion.
“The City of Romulus applauds the efforts
of Lisa and her organization,” Lambert said.
“We will do whatever we can to help track
down photos of military heroes from our
community. Putting a face with a name will
help give them the recognition they
deserve.”
“We encourage Romulus residents, past
and present, to think about what these men
did for our country and provide any photo-
graphs or information they have so the ser-
vicemenwill be remembered for generations
to come,”Keyes said.
Photographs and information about the
Romulus servicemen - and others on the
Michigan list - can be forwarded to Lark by
email at LisaLark@VVMF.org or by phone at
(313) 410-8477. Lark said every piece of infor-
mation couldbe helpful.
Emergency dispatch services for the City
of Belleville will now be handled by Van
BurenTownship.
City council members agreed to the one-
year interlocal agreement at the Dec. 19
meeting by a 4 to 1 vote with Councilman
Brian Blackburn dissenting. Blackburn
expressed his concern about a portion of the
agreement which allows the Van Buren
Township Supervisor the final decision in
any dispute between the parties.
The township will receive $145,000 for
providing dispatch and lockup services for
Belleville. The agreement automatically
renews at the end of one year and requires a
one year notice from either party wishing to
cancel the agreement.
Blackburn was also critical of the lack of
notice required by the city prior to the town-
ship purchasing equipment that might not
be compatiblewith that usedby the city.
A provision was added to the agreement
to require negotiation of the required notifi-
cation time for equipment upgrades.
Best friends
Man's best friend wasn't forgotten by
Romulus Community Schools Local
64/AFSCME Council 25 this year
when members collected various
items for the Romulus Animal Shelter.
President Kim Wells, left, Secretary
Dawn Bonam and Vice President of
Wick Elementary Student Council,
Madison Bonam presented the donat-
ed items to the shelter. City
Councilman William Wadsworth, right,
thanked the group for the donations
and the shelter director took the
group on a tour of the facility which is
always in need of animal toys, food,
bedding, litter and volunteers' time.
Wells quoted Anatole France and
said, "Local 64 is dedicated to helping
out where ever we are need in our
community. Until one has loved an
animal, a part of one's soul remains
unawakened."