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Free dental care offered
Spring Fashion Show is planned
5th Annual Mayor’s Ball is March 3
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 2018
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, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams.
Absent:
Celeste Roscoe.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Barb Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-015 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on January 8, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-016 2B.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Webb
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on January 8, 2018 – Open study sessions: 2017 Officers Compensation Report, June 30, 2017
Annual Financial Report, and DivDat Kiosk Network Presentation.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
18-017 4A.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Mary
Carter.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-018 4B.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Abdo
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Ann Turner.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-019 4C.
Moved by
Williams,
seconded by
Abdo
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Ernest
Gerard Monroe
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Webb
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
On behalf of Mayor Burcroff, Chief of Staff, Julie Wojtylko, presented a video of upcoming City events.
18-020 5A
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into the extension of the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Memorandum
of Agreement with Wayne Metro Community Action Agency effective from January 1, 2018 through December
31, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-021 5B
. Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and authorize the emergency
purchase/replacement of the garage door at the DPW by West Metro Door in the amount of $7,800.00.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-022 5C
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and authorize the emer-
gency purchase/replacement of the lazy river pump at the Romulus Athletic Center by Advanced Pool Services,
Inc. in the amount of $5,999.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-023 5D
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and approve no-fee permits
issued by the City for any permits associated with renovations to Fire Station #2, 7221 Middlebelt Road.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-024 5E
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-19 to recognize revenue and expenditure budget line items with the receipt of the bond pro-
ceeds on 12/21/2017 for the construction of the new 34 th District Court facility.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
COURT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FUND
Revenue
401-000-698.000 Bond Proceeds - 16,860,816.37 16,860,816.37
Expense
401-000-969.000 Cost of Issuance - 131,600.00 131,600.00
401-000-980.001 Project Costs 371,450.00 16,729,216.37 17,100,666.37
To recognize revenue and expenditure budget line items with the receipt of the bond proceeds on 12/21/2017 for
the construction of the new 34th District Court facility.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-025 5F
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-20 to amend the budget for the Court Building Debt Service fund for the bond interest pay-
ment that is due on May 1, 2018.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT
BUDGET
COURT BUILDING DEBT SERVICE FUND
Fund Balance
302-000-390.000 Fund Balance 956,858 (258,765) 698,093
Expense
302-000-995.000 Interest Expense - 258,765 258,765
To amend the budget for the Court Building Debt Service fund for the bond interest payment that is due on May
1, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
18-026 6
A
1
. Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Talley
to schedule a half-hour special meeting (open study session)
on Monday February 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with Public Services Director, Robert McCraight to discuss the 34 th
District Court construction and approval process.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-027 6
A
2
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve the second reading, final adoption of the
Conditional Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) and Conditional Rezoning Agreement for RZ-2017-005,
Hamdan Gas Station for 29387 Airport Drive from C-2, General Business to C-3, Highway Business based on
the findings of the LSL report dated November 30, 2017, to allow for the redevelopment of the property into a
gas station and convenience store. The Conditional Rezoning and Conditional Rezoning Agreement shall be sub-
ject to:
1. Recording of the Conditional Rezoning Agreement; and
2. Administrative review and approval of the site plan. Discussion: Deputy Clerk, Barb
Fitzgerald, informed of a letter from Mr. Denny Byun, owner of Quality Inn located immediately east of 29387
Airport Road, which outlined his objections to the Conditional Rezoning Map Amendment and Agreement.
Attorney Scott Munzel addressed Council and also, Attorney Patrick Howe.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– Abdo, Williams.
Motion Carried.
18-028 6
A
3
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Abdo
to approve introduction, first reading of City Ordinance
Chapter 52, Article II, Section 52-27, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
7. Public Comment: None
8. Unfinished Business: None
9. New business
Councilman Wadsworth commented about the Veteran’s Monument.
10. Communication
Councilwoman Talley announced the annual soul food dinner to be held on Feb. 6, 2018 and the Romulus
Citizen’s Academy begins Feb 6, 2018. Chief of Staff, Julie Wojtylko and Building Director, Robert McCraight
spoke about the Veteran’s Monument.
18-029 11.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to pay Warrant 18-02 in the amount of $1,219,705.77.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
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 January 22, 2018.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
RM0261 - 021518 2.5 x 12.986
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,
February 5, 2018 at
7:30 pm
to adopt the following final revised 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 mod-
erate income families directly or to provide benefits in areas where 51% of the residents are low to
moderate income, such as replacing the urban infrastructure of streets, improve recreational facili-
ties 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 benefit-
ing low and moderate-income families, preserving deteriorating housing stock and enhancing parks
and public 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
Purchase of a new frontline Fire Engine
1st year of 5-year pre-commitment
LMA/URG-03O $113,298
A, D
General Administration - 21A (10%)
$ 15,107
A
Sub-Total $151,065
Next available project/housing rehab
$ 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, February 15, 2018
RM0260 - 021518 2.5 x 5.483
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan to all residents of the Charter Township of Canton the March Board of Review will be held in the Canton Township
Hall on the first floor, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road.
The following is the schedule for March Board of Review:
Tuesday, March 6th 2018
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Organizational Meeting
Monday, March 12th 2018
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 13th 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 14th 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
To schedule an appointment or If you have any questions regarding the March Board of Review, you may contact the Assessing
office at (734) 394-5111.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish:
2/8/2018, 2/15/2018, 2/22/2018, and 3/1/2018
CN1638 - 021518 2.5 x 2.397
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written
claim with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discov-
ered. Notice should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton,
Michigan 48188. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Division of Public Works
at 734/397-1011 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Publish: February 15 and February 22, 2018
Belleville Mayor Kerreen
Conley and Romulus Mayor
LeRoy Burcroff are once again
teaming up to host the 5th
Annual Mayors' Ball beginning at
6 p.m. March 3, to support the
Belleville andRomulus Boys and
Girls Clubs
During the past four years the
event has raised thousands of
dollars to support the organiza-
tion which provides a safe place
for hundreds of children to go
after school when there may be
no other alternative.
The evening at the Belleville
Yacht Club (BYC) includes din-
ner, dancing and a live and silent
auction with all proceeds sup-
porting the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Usual attendance at the event is
about 300 community and indus-
try
leaders,
including
Southeastern Michigan mayors,
supervisors, council members,
trustees, school board members,
county commissioners, state rep-
resentatives and U.S. congress
representatives, according to a
prepared release.
The Boys and Girls Club pro-
vides an environment centered
on values, respect, education,
and creativity allowing children
to grow. Funds are needed to
support programming for life
skills, leadership, goal setting,
tutoring, and recreational activi-
ties that expand the minds and
imagination of the students, posi-
tioning them to succeed in a
world that sometimes is stacked
against them, according to a
statement.
Sponsorships for the Mayor's
Ball are now available at several
funding levels to fit any budget, a
spokesperson said. Donations
are also being sought for the
silent and live auctions at the
event. Popular auction items are
sporting event tickets, baskets, or
cash contributions toward live
auction items. All donations are
tax deductible and the organiza-
tion is a 501(c)3 designee, ID
number 38-1387123.
For more information, contact
Conley's office at (313) 969-5183 or
.
Wadsworth.
Others spoke up about the need to keep
the inscribed bricks in the same place,
among the same groups, as they were in
the original. McCraight said the city was
taking plenty of detailed photographs for
just that purpose.
The monument was originally dedicat-
ed in 1992, and had fallen into some disre-
pair. Burcroff said the intent was to
enhance the regular maintenance of the
monument after it's reconstructed to
ensure that didn't happen again.
Once they heard the details of the pro-
posal-and the ongoing maintenance that
would take place-veterans and their sup-
porters were reassured that the project
would be completed with care and dignity,
and the memorial would reflect its origi-
nal intent.
“Everybody at our post is happy to see
this,” saidBobWilliams from theRomulus
VFWPost 9568. “It's going to be better than
before, and the needed repairs will get
done. I'm looking forward to see it back up
again.”
Burcroff said the monument wouldn't
stay in storage any longer thannecessary.
“Our intent is that as soon as the build-
ing is up and running, we'll begin on the
monument,” he said. “We intend to get
started on it as soon as possible.”
Following the detaileddiscussion of the
plans,Wadsworth said that while hewasn't
happy the monument was coming down,
he was “satisfied” with the plan to rebuild
thememorial.
Wadsworth had been critical of the
plan at a meeting last month when he
announced that he had been receiving
phone calls from residents criticizing the
plan tomove themonument.
“I'mnot happy about it beingmoved but
I understand the need for a court. I have a
brick on that wall, my father has a brick on
that wall. The monument means a lot to a
lot of people,” he said. “I'm not happy it
has to be done, but, I am satisfied with the
plan,”Wadsworth said.
Tickets are now available for the 2018
Spring Fashion Show presented by the
Belleville Area Women's Club. The
evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m.
April 11 at Woodlands of Van Buren.
Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the
fashion showwill start at 8 p.m.
For tickets, priced at $40, or informa-
tion, contact Judith Hooper at (734) 334-
6512.
A free dental clinic will be offered in
Belleville from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 25.
The free clinic is sponsored by the
Belleville Seventh-day Adventist Church
and will take place at Edgemont
Elementary School, 125 Edgemont St. in
Belleville.
Services provided will include clean-
ings, fillings and extractions performed by
Michigan-licensed professionals. All serv-
ices will be on a first-come, first-served
basis and are free of charge.
The church is still seeking dental pro-
fessionals to volunteer for the clinic,
including dentists, hygienists and dental
assistants.
Those wishing to volunteer can call
local coordinators Joe Mucha or David
Canada at (269) 876-434 or visit belleville-
Randy
Griffin, DDS is the coordinator of the clin-
ic and can be contacted at (317) 409-3260 or
Court
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