Barbara Schimmel Marcum is proud
of the way visitors in their 90s interact
with baby boomers in their 50s at the
WestlandFriendshipCenter.
“Theywant to embrace life, theywant
to get the most out of living,” Marcum
told members of the Westland Rotary
Club at a Feb. 22 luncheon at Joy Manor.
“That's one of the reasons we don't do
adult day care.”
The center on Newburgh south of
Ford Road has many programs and
services for those age 50 and older, with
no residency requirement to join.
Marcum, now director at the center, has
been with the city of Westland for 21
years, and dropped the center age from
60 to 50 early on.
“I wanted to get that one generation
younger to add vitality,” she explained.
Evening classes such as Zumba exercise
were also added to appeal to baby
boomers.
Muchprogramming is social, exercise
and recreational, but Marcum takes
pride in having helped a senior man
who was defrauded by a young woman
whomoved inwithhim.
The man took out a reverse mortgage
and Marcum worked with police and
courts to help him get back on track
financially, “and went through the long
process of putting his life together. That's
very time-consuming.”
Some seniors seek such help too late,
she said. “Yes, I'mcalled the party girl in
Westland. But those are not the most
important parts ofmy job.”
She emphasizes good customer serv-
ice to her staff, such as answering the
same question repeatedly on food
entrees for parties. Marcum noted the
key of socializing, reading and even
doing crossword puzzles in keeping
older adult brains functioningwell.
“The brain is no different from any-
thing else,” she said of the downward
spiral into depression, doing less, and
being in worse shape. “When your brain
is challenged, it's a good thing.”
She added the example of Christian
evangelist BillyGraham's reasons for liv-
ing; Grahamrecently died at age 99.
“Men in particular identify with what
they do. Men often grieve in silence.
Whenmen are left alone, they struggle,”
she said. That's why she's incorporated
March Madness basketball, fantasy foot-
ball, andTigers opening day galas.
Westland Youth Assistance Director
Paul Motz introduced colleague
Marcum, noting “She does a tremen-
dous amount for our city. She leads one
of the finest centers in Michigan. She's
helping keep our seniors young.”
Marcum earned a gerontology degree
from Madonna University as a single
mom and older student. “I had a great
relationship with my grandmother.
There's a wisdom people get from liv-
ing,” she said. “I wanted to be around
people who were wiser than I am.
Inside, you're still 30.”
Of the Westland Friendship Center,
she said, “I look at it as an adult recre-
ation center. Everyone has gifts, every-
one has talents. I always look for a rea-
son of how we can, not why we can't. If I
cando it, Iwant to do it.”
The Westland Friendship Center can
be reached at (734) 722-7628.
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March 15, 2018
W
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Senior programs take center stage
City celebrates Easter
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 26, 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, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb
Absent:
Virginia Williams
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Absent:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor; Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-057 2A.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve the corrected minutes of the regular meeting of
the Romulus City Council held on February 12, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Webb.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Wadsworth.
Motion Carried
.
18-058 2B.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to approve the minutes of the special meeting held on Monday,
February 12, 2018 – Open session, Infrastructure & Cross Connection and City Quarterly Investment Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Wadsworth.
Motion
Carried
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
4.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
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.
Assistant DPW Director, Kathy Ritter, informed that the DPW crews are working on the repair of potholes. To
report local potholes, call the DPW Dept. at 942-7579 and Wayne County roads, call 88-roadcrew. The annual
city-wide clean-up – Clean Sweep – has been scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018
18-059 5A
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Roscoe
to authorize free dumping of non-hazardous trash at the
DPW for Romulus residents Thursday, April 19, 2018 through Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
18-060 5B1
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award RFP 17/18-12,
to RedGuard Fire and Security for the design/build replacement of the fire alarm systems and for upgrades to the
existing fire suppression systems in the Romulus City Hall and the Romulus Community Library in the amount
of $31,431 (work to be performed at City Hall - $19,446 and Library - $11,985) contingent upon the final
approval of the contract documents by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-061 5B2
. Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and approve a contingency
in an amount not to exceed $1,150 for city hall and $1,150 for the library for any unexpected work during the
replacement and upgrades to the fire suppression systems.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
8-062 5B3
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor and
clerk to enter into a contract with RedGuard Fire and Security for the remote monitoring of the fire alarm sys-
tems, the performance of the annual mandated system testing costs included in the bid for the two systems and
for any needed future repairs or correction of identified system deficiencies to be billed at the time and materi-
als (parts to be charged at 25% off the list price).
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-063 5C
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
17/18-26 to the only bidder, Jorgensen Ford, for the purchase of a 2018 Ford F250 Chassis with six compartment
animal transport unit in the amount of $51,546.32 pending second reading and final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-22.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-064 5D
. Moved by
Talley
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
17/18-29 to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Regional Water Authority, at the prices reflected in
their bid for the three-year term of the contract (to expire 4/1/2021) with an option to renew the contract for one
additional year per the terms of the contract and the bid documents.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-065 5E1.
Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and award Bid
ITB 17/18-32 to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Chapp Oil Co., to pay a mark-up of
$0.20 over the per-gallon weekly published Detroit, Michigan, OPIS pricing for #1and #2 Diesel Fuel and also
for all legislated pass-thru fees including Lust Fund, the Federal Environmental Recovery Fee and the State of
Michigan Regulatory Fee.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-066 5E2
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration to pay a tank rental
of $200 per month for any month in which the City does not meet the 1,000 gallon minimum required purchase
volume.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-067 5F
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 17/18-
34 to both bidding companies, Cadillac Asphalt at $112.50/cubic yard, and Ajax Paving at $108/cubic yard. Also,
to extend the bid for not more than two additional one-year terms per the terms of the original bid.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-068 5G
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-22 to cover the additional cost for a new animal control vehicle paid for with animal shelter
donations.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Motor Vehicle Fund
Expense
661-258-970.138 Capital Outlay
633,500 6,547 640,047
Revenue
661-000-682.000 MV Reimbursements* 145,000 6,547 151,547
To cover the additional cost for a new animal control vehicle paid for with animal shelter donations. (initial
budget was $45,000; ITB 17/18-26 of $51,546.32). *This account already includes $45,000 budgeted from the
animal shelter donation escrow fund.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-069 5H
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-23 to cover cost for additional yard waste pickup, CNG federal fuel cost, and other unfore-
seen expenses during the fiscal year.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Sanitation Fund
Expense
226-528-815.000 Garbage & Rubbish Removal 766,470 20,000 786,470
Fund Balance
226-000-390.000 Sanitation Fund Balance 548,453 (20,.000) 528,453
To cover the cost for additional yard waste pickup, CNG federal fuel cost, and other unforeseen expenses dur-
ing the fiscal year.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-070 5I
. Moved by
Talley
, seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
authorizing the City of Romulus to proceed with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Redevelopment Ready Communities Program.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
18-071 6
A
1
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-21, General Fund which was introduced at the Council meeting of February 12, 2018.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
7. Public Comment:
On behalf of State Representative Robert Kosowski, Melanie Hines from Westland, Michigan, said congratula-
tions to Romulus City Council for all their good work.
8. Unfinished Business: None.
9. New business:
Councilman Wadsworth spoke about the Pucks for Pets fundraiser on April 14, 2018 at the Taylor Sportsplex –
Romulus Police Officers versus Red Wings Alumni – proceeds to go to the Animal Shelter. He also spoke of the
May 11 th Shelter Bowl-a-Thon. Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder about Helping Hands. Councilwoman
Abdo announced the Romulus High School National Honor Society’s annual Chad Tough bowling fundraiser
event on Sunday, March 4, 2018; all money raised goes for pediatric cancer research.
10. Communication: None.
18-072 11
. Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Talley
to pay Warrant 18-04 in the amount of $2,136,022.76.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
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 26, 2018.
RM0273 - 031518 2.5 x 14.526
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY April 4, 2018
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings
at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018
at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road to con-
sider the following petitions:
1.
BZA-2018-004;
Romulus Airport Logistics Center (Wildamere Capital Management,
LLC)
requesting a variance from
Section 13.05(e), Lighting Regulations - Fixture Height
to
allow a 25-foot high light pole where up to 14-foot high poles are allowed since the property
is adjacent to a residential district. The subject property is located at 6999 Cogswell (Parcel
ID #80-024-99-0004-702). The applicant is proposing the construction of a 311,345-sq. ft.
warehouse/distribution facility.
2.
BZA-2018-005;
ProTrans
requesting the following variances from:
a. Section 8.04(a), Area, Height and Placement Requirements and Section 11.12(d)(3),
Large Warehouse and Distribution Facilities
of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 32.4-foot
front yard parking setback where 60 feet is required.
b. Sec. 54-183 - Resulting Parcels
, of the Subdivision Regulations to allow a property split
with a resulting parcel that is more than the 4:1 lot depth to width allowed.
The subject property is located at on Van Born Road between Wayne and Cogswell (Parcel ID #80-
021-99-0002-000, 80-021-99-0003-000, 80-021-99-0004-000, and 80-021-99-0005-000). The appli-
cant is proposing the construction of a 150,000-sq. ft. warehouse facility.
Copies of the applications are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours which
are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written comments may be submitted and
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: March 15, 2018
RM0274 - 031518 2.5 x 5.437
PROPOSAL FOR LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH MI
The Charter Township of Plymouth, Michigan, hereby invites the submission of sealed proposals for the following areas of pro-
fessional legal expertise:
Labor & Employment Law Services
Sealed Proposals will be received until Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3 p.m., by Jerry Vorva, Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth,
9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth MI 48170 at which time a public bid opening will be held. Bid details may be picked up at
the Office of the Clerk or by contacting 734-354-3228.
Additional information may be obtained from Township Supervisor Kurt L. Heise, by calling (734) 354-3201 or email at
.
All sealed proposals shall include three (3) copies and be marked:
"PROPOSAL FOR LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES"
Plymouth Township reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities and to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any part
or all of any proposal.
Publish: March 15, 2018 and March 22, 2018
PT0178 - 031518 2.5 x 2.971
The City ofWaynewill mark theEaster
holidaywith two special family events.
The annual Easter MarshmallowDrop
will be presented in Wayne this year by
HYPEAthletics ofWesternWayne.
The event will take place Friday,
March 30 at Atwood Park on BallfieldNo.
1.
Children will be divided into age
groups beginning with toddlers through
age 4 and children with disabilities who
can find the treats beginning at 10 a.m.
Children 5-7 years old can participate in
the fun beginning at 10:15 a.m. and those
ages 8-10 can gather the confections
beginning at 10:30 a.m.
This is a free event.
For more information, visit
HYPE is also sponsoring the Bunny
Brunch for families the same day,
Saturday, March 30. The Easter Bunny
will be in attendance and children can
complete an arts and crafts project. Door
will open at 10:45 a.m. and brunch will be
served at 11 a.m..
The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for chil-
dren ages 3 through 11. Those 2 and
younger are admitted at no cost with an
adult.
HYPE Western Wayne is located at
4635HoweRoad inWayne.
Photos will be available at an addition-
al fee.
For more information, call (734) 721-
7400.
Julie Brown
Special Writer
Barbara Schimmel Marcum explains Westland Friendship Center services and pro-
grams to Westland Rotarians on Feb. 22 at Joy Manor.
