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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 27, 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, Linda Choate, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste Roscoe.
Excused:
Harry Crout, William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Excused:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-055 2A.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on February 13, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-056 2B.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Choate
to approve the minutes of the special meetings of the Romulus
City Council held on February 13, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. study session, ‘Vacant and Abandoned Structures’
Ordinance; 6:30 p.m. study session, Update on an Infrastructure Project; 7:00 p.m. public hearing, CDBG
Program FY 2017/2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner:
Stuart Cline, Plant Manager, represented Daehan Solutions Michigan LLC, 10401 Harrison
Road, regarding their application for an IFT Exemption Certificate (tax abatement).
17-057 3A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
to grant approval for an eight (8) year tax abatement to
Daehan Solutions Michigan LLC for real and personal property improvements at an existing facility located at
10401 Harrison Road, Romulus, MI. The effective date will commence on December 31, 2017 and the tax
abatement will expire on December 20, 2025.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
17-058 4A.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Makowski
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Patricia Sandhurst.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-059 4B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Jim
VanAssche.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Jazmine Danci, Community Outreach Director, read a list of upcoming City events.
17-060 5A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to extend Bid Award 11/12-14 at the existing bid prices for
an additional year to Pritula & Sons, at the existing bid prices for the as-needed grass mowing of non-compliant
properties as directed by the Ordinance Department. The contract extension will expire on May 13, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-061 5B.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award
Bid ITB 16/17-16 to the lowest, responsible and responsive bidder, Priority One Emergency, for emergency light-
ing and warning system for the newly acquired Fire Department 2017 Ford F-350 in the amount of $7,592.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-062 5C.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
to grant authorization for the mayor and clerk to enter into the Van Buren Township Police Department
Agreement for the Use of Gun Range as presented at a cost of $200 per day not to exceed funds budgeted.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
17-063 6A1.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Choate
to approve second reading, final adoption
of Budget Amendment 16/17-22, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of February 13,
2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-064 6A2.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve second reading, final adoption of ‘Vacant
and Abandoned Structures’ Ordinance which was introduced at the Council meeting of February 13, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-065 6A3.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
to schedule two study sessions – Monday, April 10,
2017 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, April 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed 2017-2018 City Budgets; and,
also schedule a public hearing on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-066 6A4.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to schedule a study session on Monday, March 13,
2017 at 7:00 p.m. with City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, to discuss City Quarterly Investments.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment:
Tina Talley expressed her appreciation to the elected officials for their support during the annual soul food din-
ner.
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business:
Councilwoman Abdo requested that the budget public hearing scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
be broadcast live on cable television.
10. Communication
17-067 11.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to pay Warrant 17-04 in the amount of $1,151,525.90.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
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 27, 2017.
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CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-007
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROMULUS CODE OF ORDINANCES: ARTI-
CLE VII, TO ADD VACANT AND ABANDONED STRUCTURE REGISTRATION, SECTIONS
8-383 TO 8-342.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS:
VACANT AND ABANDONED STRUCTURE REGISTRATION
Sections:
8-383 Findings
8-384 Definitions
8-385 Registrations
8-386 Registration Information
8-387 Registration and Administrative Fee
8-388 Recovery of Fees
8-389 Securing Structures
8-340 Reuse and Re-Occupancy
8-341 Responsibility for Violations
8-342 Penalty
The full amendments to this ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne
Rd. Romulus, MI 48174. Office phone number is 734-942-7540.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
27th day of February, 2016.
LEROY BURCROFF, Mayor
ELLEN L. CRAIG- BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Room in said
City on the 27th day of February, 2016.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
I further certify that the foregoing was published in Associated/Journal Newspaper, a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 16th day of March, 2017.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said petition
shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of the
registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was elect-
ed. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council shall
immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced:
02-13-17
Second Reading: 02-27-17
Published:
03-16-17
Effective:
03-16-17
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017
The Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township budget for the fiscal
year of 2017 during their regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Charter Township
of Plymouth, Town Hall Meeting Room, 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI . A copy of the budget is available for public
inspection at the above address in the Clerk's Office week days from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
“The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”
Jerry Vorva
Plymouth Township Clerk
Publish: Thursday, March 16, 2017
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REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS
The Charter Township of Plymouth is accepting sealed bids for LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND TURF FERTILIZATION
SERVICES for our facilities. Bid specifications are available at the office of the Township Clerk, located at 9955 North Haggerty
Road, Plymouth MI. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 at which time all sealed bids will
be opened.
JERRY VORVA
Plymouth Township Clerk
Publish: Thursday March 16, 2017
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all residents and other interested parties:
Agendas and Minutes for the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustee Meetings are available for review online at www-
plymouthtwp.org under Agendas/Minutes and in the Clerk's Office at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N Haggerty Road,
Plymouth MI 48170.
Regular Meeting dates in 2017 are scheduled for March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August
8 & 22, September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14 & 28 and December 12.
Study Session dates in 2017 are scheduled for March 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, July 18, August 1 & 15,
September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21 and December 5.
Special meetings, if any, will be posted as necessary. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all meetings of the Board of
Trustees.
Jerry Vorva
Township Clerk
Publish: Thursday, March 16, 2017
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
THURSDAY APRIL 6, 2017
6:00 P.M.
PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2017 commencing at 6:00
p.m., to consider:
• Application 1550, 9168 Marlowe, R-1: is requesting a side yard setback variance. This is an existing non-con-
forming parcel in the Green Meadows Subdivision. The owner is asking to be able to construct a new home that
is aesthetically pleasing to the neighborhood. The variance is for a proposed side yard abutting a street of 11
feet whereas 25 feet is required. Variance requested is 14 feet.
The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
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Do you know an educational
services professional who is
dedicated, inspiring, and mak-
ing a difference in the schools?
A citizen who consistently
demonstrates excellent commu-
nity leadership by “stepping up
to the plate” and has made a sig-
nificant contribution to the com-
munity through his/her involve-
ment by giving many hours of
personal time? A courageous
person who exemplifies
courage, kindness, and unselfish
character through their acts of
heroism in or out of our commu-
nity? A survivor who has gone
above and beyond their own
fight, has overcome the odds and
is still forging ahead?
The Romulus Citizens
Academy Alumni Association in
partnership with the City of
Romulus Police, Fire & Safety
Commission is hosting the 2017
Hometown Hero Awards on
Friday, April 28, and nomina-
tions for the awards are now
being accepted.
Nominations are being
sought in the following cate-
gories: Outstanding Educator,
Survivor, Courage, Outstanding
Citizen/Group and Veteran.
Residents are encouraged to
pick up in-person or download
and print the forms to nominate
someone who fits one of these
categories at the following loca-
tions: Romulus City Hall,
Romulus
Chamber
of
Commerce, Romulus Athletic
Center, Romulus Library, or the
City of Romulus website,
ww.romulusgov.com/Hometown
Heroes.
Applications and supporting
documents should be mailed to
Romulus City Hall, ATTN:
Hometown Heroes Committee,
11111Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
48174.
Applications and supporting
documents must be received by
April 7 to be considered for the
honor.
A committee will review all
award applications and a selec-
tionwill bemade based on those
recommendations. All residen-
tial and community members
are eligible to participate.
For more information, call
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff's office at
(734) 942-7571.
There's nothing like a good laugh and
the Greater Romulus Chamber of
Commerce is counting on the humor of
three well-known comics to help raise
funds for the organization.
Comedy Night Auction and Dinner is
planned for 6-10 p.m. March 24 at the
Marriott Hotel at Detroit Metro Airport
and will feature entertainment from three
professional comedians, dinner, a cash bar
andboth live and silent auctions.
Tickets for the event, priced at $45 per
person, are limitedbut still available.
Featured comedians include headliner
Brad Tassell, a 25-year professional full-
time comedian. Most of his adult life,
Tassell has been touring the country per-
forming hilarious stand-up that is positive,
off kilter andwise.
Also performing will be Tonya Murray,
a graduate of Second City in Detroit.
Murray has written comedy for films and
has been working the metro Detroit and
Windsor comedy circuit. She has opened
for Jim Norton, Jeff Ross J. Newberg and
Rob Little.metro Detroit &Windsor come-
dy circuit and has opened for JimNorton,
Jeff Ross, J. ChrisNewberg&RobLittle.
Joining them will be crowd favorite
comic Ryan Listerman who has delighted
crowds with his humor throughout the
area at various venues and clubs.
For more information or to purchase
tickets, contact the Chamber of Commerce
office at(734) 893-0694 or admin@romu-
luschamber.org.
Romulus officials are urging the clean-
up of theRomulusMemorial Cemetery this
month and have provided a dumpster on
site at the facility for discarded items
removedduring springmaintenance.
The historic cemetery is located at
Shook and Tobine roads and is the final
resting place of war heroes, political fig-
ures, a former major league baseball play-
er, and the remains of historic community
families spanning more than 180 years.
The cemetery was established in 1832, five
years before Michigan attained statehood
and was designated a historical landmark
in 1989.
City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg is the
record-keeper of the cemetery and she has
reminded residents with family members
interred there that it is time for somemain-
tenance at the site. She said that all floral
arrangements including wreaths and grave
blankets must be removed from the
grounds, or theywill be discarded.
The dumpster will be on site until
March 31, she said, for the use of those tidy-
ing up and removing debris from around
graves and tombstones. Hours at the ceme-
tery are 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Rules and regu-
lations regarding the cemetery are avail-
able at Craig-Bragg's office in city hall.
For more information, call the clerk's
office at (734) 942-7540.
Chorus presents cabaret
Cemetery clean-up is urged
The Belleville Community Chorus
will present the 9th Annual Cabaret
performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, March
19 at Open Arms Lutheran Church,
7865BellevilleRoad.
The Cabaret program features cho-
rus members in solo, duet and ensem-
ble versions of pop, oldies, show tunes
and others. Though the concert is free,
donations to support the chorus are
encouraged and welcome. Food and
refreshmentswill be available.
Performers include friends and
neighbors from Belleville, Sumpter,
VanBuren, andYpsilanti.
For more information call (734) 697-
1763 or (734) 740-4165 or visit
