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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 27, 2017
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:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
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.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo,
Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-441 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on December 11, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-442 2B.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to approve the special meeting minutes of the Romulus City
Council held on December 11, 2017, 630 p.m. Proposed Changes to Noxious Weed Ordinance; 7:00 p.m. Public
Hearing CDBG Proposed Projects 2018/2019.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth,
Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
17-443 4A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to approve a no-fee permit for the Martin Luther King
Day Celebration/Walk on Monday, January 15, 2108 from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-444 4B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to approve the closure of both north and south-bound
Wayne Road from Wick Road to Michelle Street on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. for
the annual Martin Luther King Celebration/Walk.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-445 4C.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Nancy
Lee Moore.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
17-446 4D.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Earl Michling.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
17-447 4E.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Webb
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Gail Fraley.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo,
Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report:
17-448 5A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and approve the final
pay estimate number 8 for the Wick Road Phase I GLWA 48” Water Main installation project in the amount of
$193,264.78, which is 100 percent reimbursable by the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
–
Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-449 5B.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and adopt the City of
Romulus Poverty Exemption for 2018 to be used by the Board of Review to approve or deny poverty exemp-
tions.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
17-450 5C.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into the Clinical Site Agreement between the City of Romulus Fire Dept. and
Emergency Medical Training Center (EMTC) which will allow emergency medical technician students from
EMTC to shadow with the Romulus Fire Dept. as part of the State-required clinical contact hours for the EMT
program.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
17-451 5D.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and award ITB 17/18-08 to
the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, Great Lakes Power and Lighting, for emergency, “on-call”
and “as-needed” electric services for the City of Romulus Department of Public Works at the hourly rates and
material and equipment pricing submitted along with their bid for a three-year term to end December 31, 2020.
Discussion: Councilwoman Webb asked for clarification that the bid is for City grounds and buildings.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-452 5E.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and waive the bidding
requirement of the Purchasing Ordinance and authorize the purchase of a 26’ Step Van for the City of Romulus
Water Department at a discounted rate through the State of Michigan MiDeal from Cannon Truck Equipment in
the amount of $158,000.
Discussion: Councilman Wadsworth asked for clarification that if no bids are received then the City can use state
bids. Councilwoman Webb expressed concerns regarding waiving the bidding process; Mayor Burcroff explained
that although it doesn’t happen often, it may be necessary to waive the bidding process again in the future
depending on the circumstances. Councilwoman Abdo reiterated that there were no bids; thus, allowing the City
to use state bids.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion
Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
17-453 6
A
1
. Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Talley
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-17, Ecorse and Vining Road Construction, which was introduced at the Council meeting of
Dec. 11, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion
Carried Unanimously.
17-454 6
A
2
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve second reading, final adoption of Amended
Ordinance Chapter 62, Water and Sewer, which was introduced at the Council meeting of Dec. 11, 2017.
Roll
Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– Williams.
Motion Carried.
17-455 6
A
3
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Roscoe
to approve second reading, final adoption of Amended
Ordinance Chapter 34, Article III, Sections 34-48 through 34-52, Noxious Weeds, which was introduced at the
Council meeting of Dec. 11, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb,
Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-456 6
A
4
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Webb
to schedule a study session (open meeting) to view a
presentation by DivDat Kiosk Network on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb,
Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
17-457 6
A
5
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to schedule a study session (open meeting) to present the
June 30, 2017 Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at 5:30
p.m. The meeting will be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo,
Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
6C. Officers Compensation Commission Report:
Moved by
Williams,
seconded by
Abdo
to reject the recommendation of the Officers Compensation
Commission. After discussion and no roll call vote, the maker of the motion rescinded the original motion.
17-458 6C1.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to schedule a study session (open meeting) with the Officers
Compensation Commission on Monday, Jan. 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
7. Public Comment:
City Cable and Media Relations Liaison and Rotary member, Dennis Davidson, announced that the Rotary New
Year’s Eve party has been cancelled. Director of Building and Safety, Bob McCraight, thanked everyone who
helped with the Wreaths Across America project. He also announced the upcoming blanket drive to benefit
homeless veterans. A resident commented on the Democratic Club.
8. Unfinished Business: None.
9. New business: None.
10. Communication: None.
17-459 11.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to pay Warrant 17-24 in the amount of $3,577,590.98.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
Unanimously.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
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 27, 2017.
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CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-001
Chapter 34, Article III Noxious Weeds
An Ordinance to amend the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34, Article III,
Noxious Weeds, Grass, Brush, Etc. Sections 34-48 through 34-52.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS:
Chapter 34, Article III, Noxious Weeds, Grass, Brush, Etc., Section 34-47, Section 34-48,
Section 34-49, 34-50, 34-51, 34-52, and 34-53 are hereby amended
.
The full amendments to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk’s Office,
11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-002
Chapter 62 – Article IV, Combined System
An Ordinance to amend the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62, Article IV,
Combined System, Sections 62-361 through 62-367, 62-372, and 62-375 through 62-377.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
Chapter 62 Article IV Combined System, Sections 62-361 through 62-367, 62-372, and
62-375 through 62-377 are hereby amended.
The full amendments to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk’s
Office, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
27 th
day of
December
,
2017
.
LEROY D. BURCROFF, Mayor
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of the Ordinances as passed by the City Council
of the City of Romulus at a regular Council meeting held in the City Council Chambers in said City
on the
27th
day of
December
,
2017
.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the
Romulus Eagle,
a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Romulus on the
11th
day of
January
,
2018
.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a mayor of the City was
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced:
12-11-17
2 nd Reading:
12-27-17
Published/Effective:
01-11-18
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CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE OF Final Statement
FY 2018/2019
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Pursuant to federal guidelines, the Romulus City Council voted on Monday,
January 3, 2018
at 7:00 pm
to adopt the following final projects for the fiscal year 2018/2019
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Program. The CITY OF
ROMULUS expects to receive an estimated $151,065 not including $5,000 in Program Income.
The primary objectives of the Federal HUD CDBG program are to assist low to moderate
income families directly or to provide benefits in areas where 51% of the residents are low to mod-
erate income, such as replacing the urban infrastructure of streets, improve recreational facilities and
programs and assist in meeting special needs of the elderly and physically disabled.
The following projects have been adopted and will meet HUD objectives by benefiting low
and moderate-income families, preserving deteriorating housing stock and enhancing parks and pub-
lic facilities.
OBJECTIVES:
A.
Benefitting Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Persons
B.
Benefitting Low and Moderate Income Limited Clientele (LMC) Persons
C.
Addressing Slums and Blight or Low and Moderate Income Housing Benefit
D.
Meeting a particularly urgent community development need
FY 2018/2019 Proposed Projects
ACTIVITY
Amount: * Objectives Met:
Senior Services/Public Services - LMC - 05A
$ 22,660
A, B
Park improvements in two
City Parks: Historical and McAnally LMA-03F
$113,298
A, D
General Administration - 21A (10%)
$ 15,107
A
Sub-Total
$151,065
Next available project
$ 5,000
A, C,
from Program Income
$156, 065
For further information, contact the Economic Development Department, City of
Romulus, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, (734) 942-7545.
Publish: Thursday, January 11, 2018
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Christmas
in the Capitol
Inkster seniors took a trip to
Lansing Dec. 8 hosted by
State Sen. David Knezek. The
senator invited 50 seniors to
join him as his guests for an
entire day in the Capitol, tak-
ing a close look at how state
government works. The sen-
iors got a first-hand look at the
Legislature in action during
the day-long event as
Knezek's guests.
The Romulus Chamber of Commerce
and Friends of the Romulus Library will
host a bowling night beginning at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20 at Romulus Lanes.
Bowling will begin promptly at 8 p.m.
The cost is $20 per person and $40 per
couple and include three games of bowl-
ing, shoe rental, pizza and pop. There will
be a 50/50 raffle and a cashbar available.
The event is limited to the first 72
bowlers who register. For tickets or infor-
mation, call (734) 893-0694.
sation. Meeting minutes indicated reasons
for the justification of a 2-percent increase
for the full-time officials were that some
department heads already are paid more
than the mayor, a small raise now would
eliminate a need for a larger one in 2019
and it help ensure qualified people would
seek office.
Councilman William Wadsworth said
he agreed city officials should be ade-
quately paid, but wasn't sure how well the
publicwould react to the raises.
“It's all about perception,” said
Wadsworth. “We've asked the public for a
millage for roads, the school is going to be
coming up next year asking for a millage.
It's hard-not that these individuals don't
deserve it.”
“I think we have to look at the big pic-
ture here,” agreed Abdo. “It doesn't look
good.”
Williams agreed that it would be good
to hear directly from the commissioners
before casting the final vote.
“I understand the compensation board
meets every two years, but we have to con-
sider the funding of the city, the revenue,”
saidWilliams. “I just don't agreewith their
recommendations.”
The Romulus Public Library will offer
free one-on-one computer tutoring includ-
ing help with Microsoft products, internet
browsing and web applications, social
media and email.
For help, sign up for a 30-45minute ses-
sion with one of the library professionals
at the front desk of the library.
For more information, call (734) 942-
7589.
The library is located at 11121 Wayne
Road inRomulus.
Raise
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