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Donations to fund new run at animal shelter

While members of the Romulus force behind the efforts at the shel-
City Council recently approved the ter, said that the funding for the
installation of a $13,000 dog run at new run is from donations and
the Romulus Animal Shelter, the fundraisers organized in the com-
cost will not be paid by taxpayers. munity.
The cost for the new amenity “This enhances the facility and
described as “needed” at the facili- we thank you if you gave,” Burcroff
ty “is not an expense being put on said. The funding from the dona-
taxpayers” commented Mayor tions is “very helpful” Burcroff
LeRoy Burcroff during the Jan. 13 added.
regular council meeting. The budget amount was unani-
Councilman William mously approved by members of
Wadsworth, who has been a driving the council.
Van Buren school board members elect officers

Members of the Van Buren leadership position by former of secretary of the board. In addi- Featheringill, Pearce and Calvin ed with certificates of apprecia-
Public Schools Board of board president Keith Johnston tion, the board members accepted Hawkins to the policy committee tion from the Michigan
Education unanimously selected who declined to seek reelection to reappointments to committees on and Gerick, Owen and Hawkins to Association of School Boards
Amy Pearce to serve as the presi- the post saying it was time for new which they served last year the school improvement commit- along with bags of gifts from the
dent of the group during their reg- leadership. including Pinter, Johnston and tee. local school district.
ular meeting earlier this month. Susan Featheringill will again Gerick on the facilities commit- In celebration of January as The certificates and gifts were
Voters chose Pearce to serve in serve as vice president, Darlene tee; Featheringill, Pinter and School Board Member presented to the board members
her first elected office on the Loyer Gerick will serve another Pearce to the finance committee; Recognition Month, there were by Superintendent of Schools
board about a year ago. term as secretary and Simone Johnston, Kelly Owen and Pinter refreshments at the meeting and Pete Kudlak who thanked them
She was nominated for the Pinter will return to the position to the health advisory committee; the board members were present- for their service to the district.
Rotary scholarships available MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 13, 2020
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
The Rotary Club of Belleville and the Applicants who still have unanswered
Charles B. Cozaad Foundation are, once questions should contact an academic The Meeting was Called to Order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
again, offering scholarship awards for advisor at their school or Rob Coutts at Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present – Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Tina Talley, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva
Belleville area students. The scholar- (313) 381- 1440. Webb, Virginia Williams
ships are typically one-time $5000 The deadline for application delivery Absent / Excused: None.
awards. to Rotary is March 15. Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
For more information, visit The Rotary Club of Belleville has Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
www.bellevillerotary.org. where the crite- awarded more than half a million dollars Administrative Staff in Attendance:
ria for the specific awards and the appli- to Belleville area students during past City Attorney Steve Hitchcock
Chief of Staff Julie Wojtylko
cation forms are available for download. years. Deputy Clerk Robin R. Underwood
1. Agenda
Public invited to meet with Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
2. Minutes
candidates for city manager A. Res. #20-010 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Minutes from the
Regular Meeting held on January 6, 2020. Motion Carried.
B. Res. #20-011 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Minutes from
the Special Meeting Closed-Session held on January 6, 2020. Motion Carried.
Candidates to become the new regular session at city hall. A decision on 3. Petitioner -None.
Belleville City Manager are expected to the new city manager is expected during a 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Res. #20-012 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve a Memorial
attend a public meeting beginning at 6 special council meeting Feb. 4, officials Resolution for Michael Baum.
p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at the Moving the said. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Mitten office, 337 Main St. in Belleville. Four candidates for the job have been Res. #20-013 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve a Memorial Resolution
for Ruth Case.
The meeting has been scheduled to sent questionnaires by the city council and Motion Carried Unanimously.
introduce the potential city leaders to the a series of interviews is scheduled to A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
public during a 'meet and greet' session. begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 in the 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Following the event, members of the council chambers at Belleville City Hall. • Mayor Burcroff introduced, thanked and invited Stacey Reeves, of Plante & Moran, to briefly reiterate
Belleville city Council will meet for their The interviews are open to the public. the City’s Annual Financial Audit Report that was presented earlier at the Special Meeting-Study Session
held at 6:30 p.m. today.
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. • A community events video was presented.
A. Res. #20-014 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with Administration
and approve the re-appointment of Tracy Leninger to the Property Disposition Committee with a term
NOTICE to expire on January 25, 2024. Motion Carried Unanimously.
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS B. Res. #20-015 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Administration and introduce Budget Amendment 19/20-13 for the Dog Run for the Animal Shelter
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a writ- to be funded from Animal Shelter Donation account #701-000-280.032.
ten claim with the Plymouth Charter Township Department of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or
backup was discovered. Notice should be mailed to Plymouth Charter Township, Department of Public Works,
9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, Michigan 48170. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of
damages. Contact the Department of Public Works, 734-354-3270, Extension 3, for assistance immediately upon
discovery of an overflow or backup.
Thank You

PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
JERRY VORVA, Clerk, Motion Carried Unanimously.
Charter Township of Plymouth C. Res. #20-016 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration
Publish January 16 & 30, 2020 PT0280 - 013020 2.5 x 2.114 and introduce Budget Amendment 19/20-14 for the grant purchase of six (6) 4XR Multigas Detectors.

INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF ROMULUS
ITB 19/20-22 - PROJECT #0155-18-0040
SMITH AND VINING ROADS CONCRETE REHAB
The City of Romulus is requesting sealed bids for the SMITH AND VINING ROADS CON-
CRETE REHAB. The work includes the removal and replacement of the existing failed portions Motion Carried Unanimously.
concrete on Smith and Vining Roads between Wick Road and Merriman Road.
D. Res. #20-017 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and introduce Budget Amendment 19/20-15 to account for the 34th District court
No pre-bid meeting is required for this meeting.
share of Gabriel Roeder Smith (GRS) actuarial services and the Court’s reimbursement. Additionally,
to account for the request to complete a Supplemental Valuation for all divisions with the Retiree
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on Health Care plan as of June 30, 2019.
February 18, 2020. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ITB 19/20-22 - PROJECT #0155-18-0040
SMITH AND VINING ROADS CONCRETE REHAB
City of Romulus Clerk's Office
11111 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174

Contract documents shall be on file after 1:00 PM, January 28, 2020, at the City of Romulus Clerk's
Office or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer, OHM Advisors, 34000
Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711).

Companies can also view or download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN Motion Carried Unanimously.
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct ( https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn). 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #20-018 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per- and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 19/2-12 to pay for 2020 Sidewalk Program Design
cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. for Van Born Road.
B. Res. #20-019 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study
Session Request from DPW Director, Roberto Scappaticci, for February 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to dis-
The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or waive irregularities in Bids. No cuss 2020 Infrastructure Project. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the scheduled 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer -None.
closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most respon- 8. Public Comment -None.
sive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or other- 9. Unfinished Business -None.
wise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. 10. New Business -None.
11. Warrant
Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder A. Res. #20-020 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Approval of Warrant
#20-1, Checks presented in the amount of $2,065,399.96. Motion Carried Unanimously.
and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal 12. Communication
action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of • Councilwoman Talley thanked the 13th Congressional District and Councilwoman Williams for hosting
insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and the agreement is signed their monthly meeting at the RAC on Saturday, January 11th.
by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder. • Mayor Burcroff and Mayor Pro Tem Barden, congratulated and thanked DPW, Public Safety and all the
administrative team’s effort during the rain/ice storm and flooding over the past weekend.
All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Robert Maynes 13. Adjournment
of OHM at 734-466-4543 or via email at robert.maynes@ohm-advisors.com. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January 13, 2020.
notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 01/31/2020 City of Romulus, Michigan
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