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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 24, 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, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth.
Excused:
Harry Crout
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney
1.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-060 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on February 10, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-061 2B(1).
Moved by Wadsworth seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the special meetings of
the Romulus City Council (which includes study sessions and closed sessions) as follows: Nov. 25, 2013, closed
session, pending legal; study session, RAC Financial Statements; and study session, Secondary PSAP. Dec. 2,
2013, closed session, attorney opinion letter; and study session, Romulus Code of Ordinances. Dec. 9, 2013,
closed session, personnel matters and study session; Amendment to Water & Sewer Contract; study session, Public
Act 152. Dec. 23, 2013, closed session, attorney opinion. Jan. 6, 2014, study session, Ethics Ordinance; and pub-
lic hearing, Special Tree Rezoning, PDA Jan. 13, 2014, study session, audit presentation; and public hearing
CDBG. Feb. 3, 2014, study session, FOIA Policy. Feb. 10, 2014, study session, Romulus Vision Plan, study ses-
sion, policies & procedures and Ethics Ordinance; study session, proposed amendments to Purchasing Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-062 2B(2).
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the special meetings held on
January 27, 2014 - study session, Employees Policies and Procedures and study session, Municipal Finance
Overview Seminar.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
- Makowski,
Wadsworth. (both absent from Jan. 27, 2014 meeting)
Motion Carried.
3A.
Petitioner: None
4.Chairperson's Report
Councilman Wadsworth commented on the Dog Inoculation Day that was held on
Saturday, February 22nd - 250 animals were inoculated and 119 licenses issued. Fluff and Puff clipped the ani-
mals' nails and donated the money received to the animal shelter. The annual Animal Shelter Bowl-a-Thon
fundraiser will be held at Romulus Lanes on Friday, May 16.
14-063 4A.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Makowski to approve the memorandum of agreement between the City
of Romulus and AFSCME Council 25, Local 1917 and Teamsters Local 214 to provide that the furlough day for
April 2014 shall be taken on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and Good Friday shall be recognized as a paid holiday on
Friday, April 18, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-064 4B.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Earl
Alexander, Jr.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-065 4C.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to adopt a resolution for a proclamation to recognize
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on their 67th Northern Providence Council Regional meeting to be held at the
Sheraton Detroit Metropolitan Hotel in Romulus on April 10-13, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-066 4D.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve a no-fee permit for a city-wide yard sale to be
held on May 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2014 and the rain-out dates for June 12, 13, 14 and 15.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
Mayor's Report:
Officer Keith Haynes and Public Safety Director, John Leacher, explained the “Random Acts
of Kindness” program at the Police Department.
14-067 5A(1).
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Gerald Frederick.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-068 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to award ITB 13/14-11 to the lowest bidder, Jorgensen
Ford Sales, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 2014 Ford Sedan Interceptor with Eco-Boost in the amount of $28,349
and five (5) 2014 Ford Police Utility Vehicles with Eco-Boost in the amount of $30,724 each for a total purchase
price of $181,969.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-069 5B.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Abdo to authorize the sale of the NEC Telephone equipment in accor-
dance with the City of Romulus Disposal of Obsolete, Worn or Surplus Property Policy to the only interested ven-
dor, CMS Communications, in the amount of $200 plus shipping fees.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-070 5C.
Moved by Makowsk,i seconded by Roscoe to authorize payment for the Senior Alliance 2014 fiscal
year match for 2013 statistics in the amount of $1,838.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate,
Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-071 5D.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into an agree-
ment with Hallahan & Associates, P.C. to represent the City of Romulus in its property tax litigation.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-072 5E.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and approve the
appointment of Daniel J. Wood to the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on January 1, 2017.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-073 5F.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into an agree-
ment with Orchard Hiltz & McCliment for completion of the five phase plan (as outlined in the City Council
study session presentation held on February 10, 2014) for the City of Romulus Visioning Project at a cost not to
exceed $48,000.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-074 6A1(a).
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Willie Edwards.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-075 6A1(b).
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Glenda Claxton.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-076 6A1.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session to discuss Goddard Road
reconstruction updates and bonding requirements on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the City
Hall
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-077 6A2.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session to discuss policies and pro-
cedures and an Ethics Ordinance on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers,
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-078 6A3.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session to discuss medical mari-
huana moratoriuim and a medical marihuana ordinance on Monday, March 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, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-079 6A4.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to approve first reading of the restated Purchasing Ordinance,
Chapter 39 of the Romulus Code of Ordinances.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Stacy Paige,announced that after February 28, 2014 taxes will have to be
paid at the county.
7. Public Comment
Citizen was glad to see City workers cold patching Brandt Road. Citizen commented on
how it is heartwarming to see police officers participating in “Random Acts of Kindness.”
10. Communication
Black History Month celebration will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers.
14-080 11.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to authorize the treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 14-04 in the amount of $958,937.63.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, 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 24, 2014.
Publish:
March 6. 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
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-February 25, 2014
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Meeting called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to appoint Melissa
McLaughlin as chair for the evening in the absence of Supervisor LaJoy. Motion carried unanimously. McLaughlin led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent:
LaJoy Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Mutchler
Adoption of Agenda
Motion
by Bennett supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion carried by all
members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments - Bethany Burge - Planning & Programs Manager for The Senior Alliance.
Payment of Bills:
Motion by Yack, Supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by unani-
mously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Reappointments to the CDBG Advisory Council. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams to reappoint Mary Jane Weidenbach and Sylvester Noetzel to the CDBGAdvisory Council for a two year term, effec-
tive January 1, 2014 and expiring on December 31, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-2. Reappointment to Downtown
Development Authority Board (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to re-appoint Patrick Rugiero to serve on the Board
of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the Charter Township of Canton for a four-year term ending February 9, 2018.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Payment of CityView Annual Software Maintenance Fees. (FBD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize the payment to Harris Computer Systems for the CityView annual software maintenance
fees, for a total cost not-to-exceed of $45,878.70. Funds are available in the 2014 Budget in the accounts specified in the RBA. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item G-2. Consider Payment of Invoices to Fleis & Vandenbrink for Professional Services. (MSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of $11,272.61 to Fleis & Vandenbrink for professional services rendered.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-3. Consider Authorization of Purchase of Radiant Devices. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Anthony to authorize the purchase of two radiant devices from Radiant Communications Corp, 5001 Hadley Road, South
Plainfield, NJ in the amount of $6,480 to be taken fromAccount #230-250-970_0010. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-4. Consider
Approval of Backup Generator Connection to Heating Coil Valves. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to waive the
formal bid procedure and approve the heating coil valve connections to the back-up generator for the Administration/Public Safety
Building from Building Automated Systems and Services, 6260 18 ½ Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 in the amount of $12,574.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-5. Approval of 2014 FY Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program. (CLS)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the 2014 FY Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program contract with SMART
in the amount of $31,942 and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-6.
Consider Purchase of Maintenance Agreement for In-Car Camera Server. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to
approve the purchase of a one-year extended maintenance agreement for the in-car camera system server from L3 Communications, 90
Fanny Road, Boonton, NJ, in the amount of $6,075, utilizing funds budgeted in the 2014 Police Professional & Contracted Services
Account. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-7. Consider the Purchase of Data Analysis Software. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve purchase of ArcGIS software from ESRI, Inc., 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA, in the amount of
$9,810. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett supported by Williams to approve a budget amendment to increase the 2014
Police Fund Balance Appropriation by $9,810; and to increase the Police Program Expense Forfeiture Account #207-301-50.743.0003
by $9,810. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-8. Consider the Purchase of (9) Radar Units. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by Sneideman to approve the purchase of (9) Raptor RP-1, Dual K Band Radar units, from Kustom Signals, Inc., in the amount of
$13,851, utilizing funds budgeted in the Traffic Forfeiture expense account. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-9. Budget
Amendments for the Carryover of FY2013 Open Purchase Orders to FY2014 (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman
to approve the following 2014 budget amendment increases for purchase order commitments carried over from 2013: General Fund (101)
increase of $59,373; Police Fund (207) increase of $24,310; Community Center Fund (208) increase of $261; Community Improvement
Fund (246) increase of $145,282; Downtown Development Authority (248) increase of $3,887; CDBG Fund (274) increase of $16,900;
NSP Fund (276) increase of $634,724; Capital Projects (401) increase of $30,716; Capital Projects-Water & Sewer (402) increase of
$941,415; Capital Projects-Roads (403) increase of $355,369; Golf Course Fund (584) increase of $245; Water & Sewer Fund (592)
increase of $319,789. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER
: 1. Canton’s Home Expo will be March 1 & 2 in the Summit on the Park.
2. Water Rates Forum will take place on March 3 in the PDC of the Summit on the Park. 3. Potholes in Canton should be reported to
1-888-ROAD CREW (1-888-762-3273). 4. Steve King and the Dittilies - Partnership for the Arts & Humanities fundraiser on March 1.
5. The Olympic Gold & Silver Metals for Ice Dancing went to couples trained in Canton at the Arctic Edge.
ADJOURN:
Motion by
Williams, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G.
Bennett, Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish 3/06/14
EC030614-0897 2.5 x 6.144
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids
at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 for the following:
2014 HERITAGE PARK ADA IMPROVEMENTS
Bids may be picked up at the Engineering Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike Sheppard at:
734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and
telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The
Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provi-
sion of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 3/06/2014
EC030614-0898 2.5 x 2.084
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 discovered. 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 734/394-5150 for assistance
immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Publish: February 27 and March 06, 2014
EC030614-0899 2.5 x 1.605
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: March 6, 2014
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Just married
Jazmine Bennett and John Danci were
marriedFeb. 15 inAnnArbor.
The bride is the daughter of Dan and
Starr Bennett of Romulus. She is a 2005 grad-
uate of Romulus High School and earned
her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green
State University. She earned her master's
degree from the University of Michigan in
2011 and is currently the director of commu-
nity outreachwith theCity of Romulus.
Her groom is the son of Aurel and Sheryl
Danci of AnnArbor.
He is a 2005 graduate of Pioneer High
School in Ann Arbor and earned his bache-
lor's degree in Body Movement Science and
Kinesiology in 2009 from the University of
Michigan. He is employed with Arbor Valley
TreeService.
The couple will make their home in
Romulus.
Northville students were at 79 percent
against a 53 percent state average.
Fifth grade science students in Northville
demonstrated a 43 percent score while the
state average was 17 percent. In grade eight,
the science scores in Northville were 47 per-
cent against a 20 percent average.
Social studies testing of sixth grade stu-
dents in Northville show a 53 percent profi-
ciency against 26 percent in the state while
the ninth grade social studies testing showed
a 56 percent score for Northville students as
opposed to a 26 percent state average.
“Educators across the district also use
MEAP data - along with other assessments of
student learning - to strengthen instructional
practices, enhance student intervention and
support programs, and evaluate and refine
school improvement goals and curricular
alignment,” Gallagher added. “These goals
continue to include a focus on math and sci-
ence, clearly areas where expectations have
increased based on college-readiness stan-
dards.”
Individual MEAP reports for those
Northville Public Schools students tested
this past fall will be sent home to parents
upon receipt from the Michigan Department
of Education. Parents with questions about
the MEAP scores or how to seek assistance
for their child should contact their child's
school.
John Danci and Jazmine Bennett
Scores
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