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February 20, 2014
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 3, 2014
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
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-037 2A.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on January 27, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
- Makowski, Wadsworth.
Motion Carried.
3A.
Petitioner: None.
4.
Chairperson's Report:
Mr. Rick Jarosz, from the Downriver Republican Grassroots Organization, requested Council to recognize March
4th as "Constitution Celebration Day" in the City of Romulus.
14-038 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to adopt a resolution declaring March 4, 2014 as
"Constitution Celebration Day" in the City of Romulus.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,
Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-039 5A1.
Moved by Wadsworth seconded by Crout to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Herbert
Bennett.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
-
None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-040 5A2.
Moved by Choate seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Diane
DeVita.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-041 5A.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to extend Bid 11/12-05 for the purchase of three (3)
Toughbook Laptops for the Romulus Police Department from Advanced Wireless in the amount of $3,565.67.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
14-042 5B.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Crout to introduce Budget Amendment 13/14-12 to r e - a l l o c a t e
funds to reimburse Wayne County for their cost for the recount of the November 2013 General Election; recount
conducted on December 2nd and 3rd, 2013.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Expense
101-1320-713.77-30
Election Contractual Services 25,000
8,503
33,503
Fund Balance
101-0000-390.00-00
General Fund Fund Balance 2,881,550 (8,503)
2,873,047
To reimburse Wayne County for their cost for the recount of the November 2013 general election conducted on
December 2nd & 3rd, 2013.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
14-043 6A1.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget
Amendment 13/14-9, Retiree Health Care Fund - introduced at the Council meeting of January 27, 2014.
Roll
Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-044 6A2.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget
Amendment 13/14-10, General Fund - introduced at the Council meeting of January 27, 2014.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-045 6A3.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget
Amendment 13/14-11, General Fund - introduced at the Council meeting of January 27, 2014.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
- Abdo (member of Recreation
Commission) Wadsworth (son is on Recreation Commission)
Motion Carried.
14-046 6A4.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to schedule a study session to discuss policies and pro-
cedures and an Ethics Ordinance on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers,
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-047 6A5.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to schedule a study session to discuss Ordnance Chapter
17, Business License Registrations and Certificates of Occupancy on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate,
Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-048 6A6.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to schedule a study session to discuss the Romulus Vision
Plan Process on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne
Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-049 6B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Andrew
James Carter.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-050 6B1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to approve the treasurer and deputy treasurer to attend the
MMTA Advanced Institute from May 14th through May 16th, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
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 February 3, 2014.
Publish:
February 20, 2014
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE
2014 BOARD OF REVIEW
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall, (Lower
Level) Community Room, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by
APPOINTMENT ONLY
for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared, as a ten (10)
minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to.
Meeting dates are as follows:
March 10, 2014:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 11, 2014:
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 13, 2014:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board
OR
(2) in
writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all written appeals/docu-
mentation no later than March 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm.
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to Ordinance,
all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of authorization to act on
behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of Review.
To schedule an appointment, please call the City of Romulus Department of Assessment at
734. 942.7520.
Publish:
02/20/2014
02/27/2014
03/06/2014
NOTICE:
CITY OF ROMULUS
PUBLIC HEARING
Please be advised that Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00
p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174. The pur-
pose of this Public Hearing is to receive comments regarding the proposed amendments to the City Purchasing
Ordinance.
This is an open meeting! All interested citizens are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to com-
ment on the proposal. Written comments may be forwarded no later than February 24, 2014 at 12 o'clock noon
to the attention of:
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Rd Romulus MI 48174
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2)
(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by
writing or calling the following:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk.
Publish: 02-20-2014
CITY OF ROMULUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP 13/14-12 POLICE TOWING SERVICES
(1)
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified companies for the above services.
(2)
Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a proposal
must use the forms provided by the City
.
Proposal forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN system @ http://www.mitn.info/.
(3)
A
Mandatory
Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in the
Council Chambers of Romulus City Hall , located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus.
(4)
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later than
2:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 13, 2014. At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids
are to be publicly opened and read.
RESPONSE ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED:
(i) CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
RFP 13/14-12 POLICE TOWING SERVICES
11111 Wayne Road,
(ii) Romulus, Michigan 48174
(5)
The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(6)
For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, by calling
(734) 955-4568 or by emailing lconway@ci.romulus.mi.us .
Publish: Thursday, February 20, 2014, The Eagle
B
ELLEVILLE
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OMULUS
Adventurous Belleville resi-
dents are needed to participant in
the Polar Plunge into the icy water
on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the
Belleville Yacht Club (BYC) to raise
funds and awareness for Special
Olympics Michigan athletes. The
Belleville area plunge is one of 30
Law Enforcement Torch Run ®
Polar Plunges inMichigan in 2014.
Plunge registration begins at 10
a.m. and the Parade of Costumes
will start at 11:45 a.m. with the
plunge beginning at noon. The
post-plunge party and awards cere-
mony is scheduled to begin imme-
diately following the plunge at BYC
With a crazy costume, a mini-
mum donation of $75 and the
courage to take part in one of 30
2014 Polar Plunges, individuals can
help provide more athletes with
inclusive opportunities through
Special Olympics. Brave individu-
als that are interested in taking the
plunge can pre-register online at
http://www.firstgiving.com/polarplu
nge/belleville2014.
This Polar Plunge is one of 30
Polar Plunges planned throughout
Michigan from January through
March 2014. The annual Law
Enforcement Torch Run Polar
Plunge is known for its zany cos-
tume contest where plungers com-
pete for the Golden Plunger Award.
The award honors the plunger with
the most creative costume or best
jump into the water. All plungers
receive incentive prizes and an offi-
cial 2014 Polar Plunge T-shirt.
Individuals who don't want to
plunge can also collect donations to
receive a T-shirt that bears the “Too
Chicken toPlunge” logo.
The Polar Plunge is made possi-
ble by the Law Enforcement Torch
Run®, a group of police officers
and corrections personnel commit-
ted to raising funds and awareness
for Special Olympics.
Proceeds from the Polar Plunge
support the year-round sports
training and athletic competition
for 19,613 children and adults with
intellectual disabilities who live in
Michigan. Local sponsors for the
plunge in Belleville this year
include the Belleville Moose
Lodge,
Belfor
Property
Restoration, Olga's Kitchen,
Starbucks, Subway, Tim Horton's,
Van Buren Township Dive Team
and World Class Realty, LLC.
Buffalo Wild Wings is a state-wide
sponsor of the event.
For more information on the
Law Enforcement Torch Run®
Polar Plunge or Special Olympics
Michigan visit www.somi.org or call
(800) 644-6404.
The award honors the plunger
with the most creative costume
or best jump into the water.
”
Polar plungers are sought in Belleville
Chinese calligraphy on exhibit
The art of Chinese writing and calligraphy
is now on display at a new exhibit at the
Brown and Juanita C. Ford Art Gallery at the
Wayne County Community College District
Western Campus, located at 9555 Haggerty
Road inBelleville.
The exhibit is open to the public at no
charge during regular gallery hours - 9 a.m.
until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through
Feb. 28.
Chinese writing as an art form has been
celebrated for centuries. Part art show and
part art history exploration, the exhibit fea-
tures the work of Dr. SuiWah Chan, professor
emeritus at the College of Human Medicine
at Michigan State University and an associ-
ate of the Confucius Institute and China
Mirror Project at the University of Michigan;
as well as the calligraphy of He Bing Wu, a
master artist and professor and director of
the Institute of Ancient Texts at the Academy
of Social Sciences inXian, Shaanxi Province.
For more information about the exhibit,
call (313) 496-2600 or visit www.wcccd.edu.
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Other funds were set aside to pay for sen-
ior services such as chores, minor home
repair and transportation, as well as hous-
ing rehabilitation throughout the city. The
funds are available through the CDBG pro-
gram because the senior center was paid off
last year.
The council members voted unanimously
on the expenditures.
gift distribution to the needy at Christmas
time 2014. The Goodfellows' goal is to make
sure no child goeswithout aChristmas.
“You do the right thing and good things
happen,” the mayor said. “This money will
help a lot of good people. We're off to a good
start.”
Last year, city council members approved
a resolution recognizing Col. Roach as a
hometown hero. Earlier this year, Russell
and Burcroff posed for a photo with an
enlarged ceremonial check. Burcroff drafted
a mayoral proclamation about the good
deed. Russell mailed both of those to Jarmin,
along with a video copy of the city council
meeting at which the donation was dis-
cussed.
Pet vaccination drive planned
Pet owners can get their animals vacci-
nated during the annual Dog and Cat
Inoculation Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Romulus Animal
Shelter, 12300WayneRoad.
Vaccinations are provided by Dr. John
Hermann of the Animal Shelter. Prices
start at $14 for one-year rabies shots. Other
inoculations will be available, along with
microchips and heart worm tests. Dogs, cats
and ferrets are included in the vaccination
program.
The event is viewed as "one-stop shop-
ping" for pet owners. Nail trimming for dogs
will be provided for $5 by Fluff N Puff,
Cruisin' Clippers andBritts.
City of Romulus dog licenses can be pur-
chased during the event as well, ranging
from $7 for a one-year license to $15 for a
three-year license. Sizable discounts on
licenses are offered for the owners of steril-
izeddogs andpets ownedby senior citizens.
For more information, call the shelter at
(734) 942-7591.
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