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ROMULUS
ROMULUS

Centennial

Library will mark century

of service to community

Things have certainly changed at the By 1930, the library had 580 books
Romulus Library during the past centu- and in 1938 had an annual circulation of
ry of service to the community. 6,633. As patronage and use continued to
The library will mark 100 years in the increase, the library was housed in
community this year and multiple cele- township hall and then on Goddard
brations and programs are planning to Road under the direction of first
mark the anniversary, according to Librarian Marion Morris. By 1951, the
Library Director Patty Braden. library had again doubled in size and
The Romulus Library Center opened again needed larger quarters.
on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1923 and was ini- That growth in service has continued
tially housed inside O.H. Raether's during the past century and today, the
Confectionery store in downtown library offers thousands of books and
Romulus. The library opened with a col- media in all formats and serves more MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
lection of only 204 books, Braden said. than 40,000 residents. December 27, 2022
According to a history of the facility “Throughout the years, the library Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
compiled by Diane Hazen, a member of has remained a cornerstone in the com-
the Romulus Historical Society, the munity, providing educational and The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
owner of the store agreed to manage the entertainment resources and a gather- Pledge of Allegiance
library for $3 a month, if the community ing place for Romulus and Huron Roll Call
would furnish bookshelves. Township residents of all ages,” Braden Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva
Webb, Virginia Williams
Officials of Romulus Township, as the said. Absent / Excused:
community was known then, opened the Celebrations will include a commu- Administrative Officials in Attendance:
facility with a $20 annual budget, with nity-wide scavenger hunt, special pro- Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
other costs paid by Wayne County. By grams for all ages, and a Centennial Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1924, Raether's payment was increased Celebration in the fall.“We can't wait to Administrative Staff in Attendance:
to $5 for month due to the number of see you all throughout the year to cele- D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Maria Farris - Finance
Director; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Kathy Hood - Assistant DPW Director
books used at the Romulus Library brate this amazing milestone. Happy 100 1. Agenda
Center. years,” Braden concluded. A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
Snowflake hunt is under way A. Res. #22-309 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried
B. Unanimously
Res. #22-310 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the
Romulus residents have until Feb. 6 to winners will be chosen on Feb. 8, officials Special Meeting - Study Session held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
find at least half of the 12 snowflakes hid- said. Local Street Presentation of status and the Special Meeting - Executive Session held on Monday,
December 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss an attorney's opinion. Motion Carried Unanimously
den at downtown locations to be regis- Entries should be submitted to 3. Petitioner
tered in a city-sponsored raffle. Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road. A A. Petition: MLK Day Community March - Road Closure Request Petitioner: Rev. Arthur Willis
Clues are available to help find the photo of the entry can be submitted on Rev. Arthur Willis presented his request for the annual MLK Day Community Event and road
snowflakes and write down the identifying social media, officials said. Official entry closures.
Res. #22-311 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the no-fee permit for the
number in the box on the corresponding forms are available at the Community 2023 Annual MLK Day Community March on January 16, 2023, and road closure request for the
entry form to prove they have been found. Development Office at city hall and infor- march route of Wick Rd (east), beginning at the Romulus Middle School, to Tobine Rd (south)
Those who submit at least half the num- mation is available on the official city B. ending at the Romulus High School. Motion Carried Unanimously
Petition: Request for speed bump installation and enforcement of no commercial vehicle posting
bers will be entered into the raffle. Three Facebook site. Petitioner: Franklin Schaudt (See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes)
No action was taken by the City Council.
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Motion Carried Unanimously
December 12, 2022 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 A. Res. #22-312 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
Administration and approve the reappointment of Daniel McAnally and James Crova to the Planning
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. Commission for three (3) year terms that will expire on January 31, 2026. Motion Carried
Unanimously
Pledge of Allegiance B. Res. #22-313 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Administration and
Roll Call consent to piggyback on the Sourcewell contract #030321-KON-Marco for the purchase of one (1)
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva HP PageWide XL 4200mfp Color InkJet Digital Print System (4VW13A) along with an 18-month
Webb, Virginia all-inclusive maintenance program, including delivery and installation, for a total cost of $22,511.00.
Williams Motion Carried Unanimously
Absent / Excused: C. Res. #22-314 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Administration to waive the bidding process for the demolition of the former Alert Glass building at
Robert McCraight, Mayor 35425 Ecorse and authorize VanAssche Construction to complete the demolition and site clean-up in
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk the amount of $23,925.00 as part of the Wayne/Ecorse intersection project. Motion Carried
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Unanimously
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of D. Res. #22-315 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Staff; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Julie Albert - Director of Assessing & Financial Services Administration and award ITB 22/23-07 for three years emergency on-call repairs on an as-needed
basis for the City's sewer and water system and for the removal and replacement of lead water
1. Agenda service lines, to both Eminent Excavating LLC and Major Contracting Group at the rates each
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. reflected in their respective bids.
Motion Carried Unanimously Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays -Williams
2. Minutes Motion Carried
A. Res. #22-301 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes E. Res. #22-316 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Administration and award ITB 22/23-09 to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, Great
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Nays - None Abstain - Lakes Power and Lighting, for emergency, "on-call" and "as-needed" electrical services for the City
Roscoe, Webb Motion Carried of Romulus, Department of Public Works, at the hourly rates, material, and equipment pricing
B. Res. #22-302 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the submitted along with their bid for a three-year term to end December 31, 2025.
Special Meeting - Study Session held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Motion Carried Unanimously
Quarterly Investment Report. Motion Carried Unanimously F. Res. #22-317 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
3. Petitioner - None Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the two-year fixed price contract to
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem the lowest most responsive bidder, Suburban Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc., for dust control for the
Res. #22-303 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial City's unpaved local streets and parks through the conclusion of 2024, on an as-needed basis, at a
resolution for the family of Ernest Monroe. Motion Carried Unanimously cost of $0.28/gallon. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Presentation: Affordable Connectivity Program Presenter: Jeremy Streeter - Maxsip Telecom G. Res. #22-318 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
(No action is required/requested) Administration and introduce Budget Amendment 22/23-10 to recognize a budget amendment for
Jeremy Streeter of Maxsip Telecom presented a PowerPoint on the Affordable Connectivity Program extension of RFP 20/21-04 Council Chamber AV System Improvement.
and how it can benefit the residents.
B. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Motion Carried Unanimously ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor Cable
A. Res. #22-304 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the Fund Balance
Administration and adopt the Resolution for the City of Romulus Poverty Exemption for 2023 to be 211-000.393.211 Peg Fees $1,066,717.63 $(81,500.00) $985,217.63
used by the Board of Review. Motion Carried Unanimously Restricted Fund
B. Res. #22-305 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Equity
Administration to waive the bidding for the design, print, and mailing of the City of Romulus Expense
quarterly newsletter. Motion Carried Unanimously 211-000-970.000 Capital Outlay $14,500.00 $81,500.00 $96,000.00
C. Res. #22-306 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Motion Carried Unanimously
Administration and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the agreement with Van Buren 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Township to provide water service to 13164 Hannan Road, with acknowledgment from Van Buren A. Res. #22-319 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session Request
Township that they will become our water services customer. Motion Carried Unanimously for Monday, January 9, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the audit ending fiscal year June 30, 2022.
D. Res. #22-307 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Motion Carried Unanimously
Administration and consent to piggyback on the Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract #R180902 B. Res. #22-320 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Study Session
for the purchase of Duro-Last roof to be installed at City Hall by MW Morss Roofing Inc. for a total Request for Monday, January 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. for the presentation of Future IQ's final report
cost of $88,900.00. Motion Carried Unanimously findings and recommendations from the City Visioning Project. Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk C. Res. #22-321 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study
A. Res. #22-308 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the recom Session Request for Monday, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of design details for
mendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and reappoint Shirley Lamberson and Debra the proposed Veteran's Memorial Park located on the site of the Peter C. Bird House and alternative
Hoffman to the Romulus Board of Review with terms to commence on January 1, 2023, and expire details to restore the former Veteran's Memorial Monument on the City Municipal Complex.
on December 31, 2024. Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: 2023 Meeting Schedules Clerk Bragg read an appreciation email from a resident.
• Romulus City Council 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
• Cemetery Board of Trustees 8. Public Comment - None
• Planning Commission 9. Unfinished Business - None
• Downtown Development Authority 10. New Business - None
• Tax Increment Finance Authority 11. Warrant
• Romulus Board of Review A. Res. #22-322 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-24 for
• Romulus Library Board checks presented in the amount of $1,531,625.40. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer B. Res. #22-323 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve Warrant#: 22-
8. Public Comment - None 24-1 34th District Court, for checks presented in the amount of $357,936.82.
9. Unfinished Business - None Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Abdo, Williams
10. New Business - None Motion Carried
11. Warrant 12. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
A. Res. #22-308 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-23 for Res. #22-324 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a memorial resolution
checks presented in the amount of $1,217,355.00. Motion Carried Unanimously for the families of Teresa Sudduth and Leonia Austin. Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes Res. #22-325 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial
13. Adjournment resolution for the family of Leonardo Joe Liparoto. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. 13. Adjournment
Motion Carried Unanimously Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true 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, 2022. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December 27, 2022.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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