Some Northville Township residents
may witness flames shooting more than 20
feet in the air from the nearby Arbor Hills
Landfill, following approval of a state per-
mit to burn off gas emissions at the site.
The Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality approved a permit
allowing Advanced Disposal Systems, the
landfill operator, to burn off gas on the
north side of the landfill. State officials said
that while the burn-off will be 42 feet high,
area residents could see a 20-foot high
flame. The burn off, or flame, is an effort to
eventually decrease odors at the site. Odors
from the landfill have been the subject of
numerous complaints from area residents
during the past several months and prompt-
ed a class action lawsuit against the compa-
ny last April. Residents were seeking com-
pensation for the odors and any negative
impact of the noxious odors on property
values in the lawsuit.
The flares will be used to burn off and
control methane gas at the site, according to
state officials, who added that some landfill
odor would continue as the facility made
further improvements to the flare control
system. The state permit to burn off the
methane is for a 12-monthperiod.
State officials said the amount of
methane trapped by the Arbor Hills captur-
ing system has dropped since monitored in
2015. Landfills are required to capture 75
percent of gas produced on-site. Increased
gas odors at ArborHills were attributed to a
failure of the gas trapping mechanism.
Residents have complained to township
officials about the smell emanating from
the landfill along with truck traffic in routes
to and fromthe facility. State officials forced
then-operator Republic Waste to repair the
systemtomeet acceptable standards.
Advanced Disposal has been operating
the gas collection systemsince January.
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Library wins state Quality Services award
Landfill awarded permit to burn off methane gas
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 6, 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
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Harry Crout, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Excused:
Linda Choate, Sylvia Makowski.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-027 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on January 23, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Abdo.
Motion Carried
.
17-028 2B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the
Romulus City Council, public hearing for CDBG Program F/Y 2017/18 held on January 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Abdo.
Motion Carried.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden read a list of waste-collection dates and locations coming up in Wayne County.
Councilman Wadsworth announced “Dog Days” will be held on Feb. 25, 2017 at the Romulus Animal Shelter.
4A.
Romulus Librarian, Patty Braden, presented a power point of the Romulus Public Library 2015-16 Annual
Report.
No Council action required.
4B.
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) – presentation by Romulus High School stu-
dents. Two students from Romulus High School spoke about a paint party fundraiser for homeless veterans of
Detroit.
No Council action required.
17-029 4C.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Mary Helen
Madison.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-030 4D.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Socrates
McCraight.
17-031 4E.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Raymond James Crout.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Crout
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City of Romulus events.
17-032 5A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and extend Bid 14/15-
31 to Suburban Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc. for the dust control of local streets and City parks as needed through
the end of the 2018 dust control season in the amount of $0.26/gallon applied and not to exceed funds budgeted
and available.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-033 5B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and extend RFP 15/16-
08 and allow the mayor and clerk to enter into a contract with American Fireworks Company in the amount of
$12,500 or greater pending sponsorship received for the 2017 Romulus Community Fireworks Display.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-034 5C.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and Library Board
and introduce Budget Amendment 16/17-21 for the purpose of replacing the library roof and repairing any exist-
ing damage.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
LIBRARY FUND
Expenditures:
271-790-970.000
Library - Capital Outlay
60,039.00 43,000.00
103,039.00
Fund Balance
271-000-390.000
Library Fund Balance
129,797.00 (43,000.00) 86,797.00
For the purpose of replacing the library roof and repairing any existing damage. Approved by the Library
Board at the special board meeting on 1-30-17.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, spoke about honoring veterans during Black History Month.
17-035 6A1.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 16/17-19, General Fund. This budget amendment was introduced at the Council meeting of January
23, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-036 6A2.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 16/17-20, Local Streets. This budget amendment was introduced at the Council meeting of January
23, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-037 6A3.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to schedule a study session on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at
6:00 p.m. to discuss an ordinance regarding vacant and abandoned structures. The meeting will be held in the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-038 6A4.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to schedule a study session on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017
at 6:30 p.m. to provide an update on an infrastructure project. The meeting will be held in the Romulus City Hall
Council Chambers.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-039 6A5.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Crout
to approve PC 2015-020 Master Plan Update. (City Planning
Consultant, Brad Strader and City Planner, Carol Maise gave a power point presentation of updates to the City
Master Plan.)
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-040 6A6.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve first reading of Zoning Ordinance
Amendments 1.230, 1.231, 1.232, 1.233, and 1.234.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, presented information regarding how to avoid tax foreclosures. For information, call
1-313-224-5990; website:
7. Public Comment:
Jan Lemmon, Chairperson – Cemetery Board of Trustees, announced that the next meeting of the
Cemetery Board of Trustees will be held on March 28, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers. Reverend Rita Talley and her daughter, Tina Talley, spoke about the 17 th annual soul food dinner
to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Romulus Senior High School.
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business:
17-041 9A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to approve the No-Fee Permit, City-Wide Yard Sale dates
of Thursday, May 18, through Sunday May 21, 2017 with rain dates of Thursday, June 1, 2017 through Sunday,
June 4, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
10. Communication:
11.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
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 February 6, 2017.
RM0146 - 022317 2.5 x 12.146
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE OF Final Statement
FY 2017/18
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Pursuant to federal guidelines, the Romulus City Council voted on Monday,, February 13, 2017 at
7:00 pm to adopt the following final projects for the fiscal year 2017/2018 COMMUNITY DEVEL-
OPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Program. The CITY OF ROMULUS expects to receive an
estimated $151,807 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 2017/2018 Proposed Projects
ACTIVITY
Amount:
* Objectives Met:
Senior Services/Public Services - LMC - 05A
$ 22,771
A & B
Romulus Fire Station - LMJ
35255 Goddard Rd
$93,855
C & D
Romulus DDA Building -
$20,000
C & D
Blight Rehab continued
36542 Goddard
General Administration - 21A (10%)
$ 15,181
A
Sub-Total
$151,181
Housing Rehabilitation LMH -from Program Income $ 5,000
B & C
$156,181
For further information, contact the Economic Development Department, City of Romulus, 11111
Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, (734) 942-7545.
Publish: Thursday, February 23, 2017
RM0145 - 022317 2.5 x 6.25
CITY OF ROMULUS
2017 BOARD OF REVIEW
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall,
Council Chambers, 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.
March 13, 2017:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 14, 2017:
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 15, 2017:
9:00 am to 12:00 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/documentation no later than March 15, 2017 at 12:00 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 to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on:
July 18, 2017:
9:30 am
December 12, 2017:
9:30 am
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”.
Publish: 02/23/2017
03/02/2017
03/09/2017
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The Library of Michigan has
awarded the Romulus Public
Library a certificate of comple-
tion for meeting the Essential
Level requirements of the
Quality Services Audit Checklist
(QSAC).
To earn certification, the
library demonstrated compe-
tence in seven categories of
achievement including human
resources; governance/adminis-
tration; services; collection
development; technology; facili-
ties and equipment and public
relations/marketing.
“We are proud that the library
has done such good work in pro-
viding services deemed 'essen-
tial' by the Library of Michigan,”
said Romulus Public Library
Board
President,
Jim
Napiorkowski. “By focusing
efforts on these key areas, our
library has shown a strong com-
mitment to customer service and
qualitymanagement.”
QSAC has defined “essential
services” - the basics of all
library service - as relatively low-
cost standards that every library
can and should achieve to pro-
vide a minimum level of service
to their community.
“The staff of the Romulus
Public Library is to be commend-
ed for achieving a vital milestone
in library service,” said State
LibrarianRandyRiley.
“Some of the library's most
recent accomplishments include
new programs such as the Senior
Book Club, Romulus Garden
Club, Lego Club, and Anime
Club, as well as the creation of a
comprehensive Library Safety
Plan and orientationmanuals for
members of the library board,”
said Library Director Patty
Braden.
For more information about
the Romulus Public Library, visit
the
website
at
or
For more information about
the Quality Services Audit
Checklist (QSAC), visit the
Library of Michigan QSAC web-
page.
CITY OF ROMULUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP 16/17-13 Vining Road Development District
- Economic Development Strategic Plan
The City of Romulus, Michigan Economic Development Department is seeking proposals from
qualified firms for the development of an economic development strategy containing goals, objec-
tives, and implementation measures developed through research, analysis, trend forecasting and out-
reach for the Romulus Vining Road Development District.
(1) 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 @
/.
(2) Contractors must submit five copies of the proposal (one marked “ORIGINAL” and the remain-
ing marked “COPY”) and one electronic copy. All proposals copies must be submitted together
in one sealed envelope and delivered to the
City Clerk's Office
no later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday,
3/14/2017
. Proposals should be addressed using the proposal label provided.
(3) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received proposals are to be publicly opened
and read.
(5) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive irregularities.
(6) Proposals shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after
the date for submitting bids/proposals.
(7) The successful Company will be required to submit proof of all insurance required by the RFP
documents and all required endorsements.
(8) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, by
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
.
Publish: 2/23/2017
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Hit-and-run driver sought
Romulus police continue to seek a hit
and run driver who struck a pedestrian
Feb. 10.
The incident took place on the shoul-
der of Middlebelt Road, south of Eureka,
when a tan-colored Buick Renedzvous
struck Jeffrey Allen Compau, Jr., 43, as he
walked along the side of the road.
The driver fled the scene, according to
police reports, leaving Compau in grave
condition. Compau was walking home at
about 7 p.m., according to police, when he
was struck by the vehicle.
Police investigators suspect that the
vehicle sustained damage to the passen-
ger side mirror and passenger side head-
light in the crash.
Romulus police are asking anyone who
has any information about the incident to
call (734) 941-8400.
