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Students demonstrate
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$15,000 grant will fund
Jaws of Life purchase
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 22, 2016
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, City Clerk
6-144 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on February 8, 2016. Motion Carried Unanimously.
16-145 2B.
Moved by
Makowski
, seconded by
Roscoe
to approve the special meeting minutes of February 8,
2016 at 600 p.m. – Study Session for the General Audit (financial report w/supplemental information) and sin-
gle audit (federal awards supplemental information) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes – Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Abdo.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden spoke about the Black History Month program. Councilwoman Abdo expressed appre-
ciation that the Romulus High School students were invited to the Black History Month celebration.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming city events. Mayor Burcroff named the four honored recipients
at the Black History Month celebration: Family of Willie Watson, St. John Lodge 44, Emory Long, and Reverend
Rita Talley
16-146 5A.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and approve the antic-
ipated 2016/2017 CDBG allocation and projects.
Motion Carried Unanimously
16-147 5B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a resolution to abandon the existing 8 inch
water main in Middlebelt Road between Goddard and Wick Roads and reconnect all services to an available 24
inch redundant line. Wayne County requires that a resolution be enacted recognizing that the ownership of the
abandoned main still belongs to the City of Romulus.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-148 5C.
Moved by
Makowski
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to award Bid ITB 15/16-11 to the lowest qualified
bidder, M-K Construction Co., for a contract for the installation of a redundant (secondary) water main line along
Wickham Road, between Wick and Merriman Roads in an amount not to exceed $354,442.48.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
16-149 5D.
Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Roscoe
to award Bid ITB 15/16-12 to the lowest qualified bidder,
Pamar Enterprise, for a contract for the installation of a water main line along Pennsylvania Road, between
Wahrman and Wayne Roads in an amount not to exceed $540,039.50.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-150 5E(1).
Moved by
Choate
, seconded by
Crout
, to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into the Billing
Service Agreement with AccuMed Billing, Inc. for insurance billing and collection of fire and EMS activities of
the Romulus Fire Department.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-151 5E(2).
Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
, to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into the
Subscription Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. for new billing and electronic patient care reporting
Software
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-152 5F.
Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Makowski
to concur with the administration and appoint Barbara
Sanders to the City of Romulus Housing Commission to fulfill the term of the vacant resident Board Member
position. The term will expire on February 16, 2021.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-153 5G.
Moved by
Makowski
, seconded by
Roscoe
, to adopt the Resolution Pledging Limited Tax Full
Faith and Credit in Support of the Tax Increment Finance Authority of the City of Romulus 2016 Tax Increment
Refunding Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) to authorize the issuance of bonds in an amount not to
exceed $11,750,000 to refund the Authority’s outstanding 2006 Tax Increment Recreation Center Bonds. The
refunding is being done to achieve debt service savings on the 2006 Bonds.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-154 5H.
Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Crout
, to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of 2016
Refunding Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) to authorize the issuance of bonds in an amount
not to exceed $4,600,000 to refinance the City’s outstanding 2006 Capital Improvement Bonds which were orig-
inally issued for the purpose of paying the costs of improvements to the Water Supply and Sewage Disposal
System of the City, including water main replacements. The City has the ability to achieve interest cost savings
by refunding bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates in the bond market.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-155 5I.
Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Makowski,
to revise the Original FY 15/16 Budget for School Tax
Captures, Principal and Interest payments for the1994 Bond payments that were combined into the 2015 TIFA
Vining Road Project Bonds previously approved by the TIFA Board and City Council.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BUDGET
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Revenue:
297-728-402.000
Current Tax 3,572,355.25 (481,130.00) 3,091,225.25
Expense:
297-728-990.002
Principal - 1994
Bonds 400,000.00 (400,000.00) –
297-728-995.002
Interest -
1994 Bonds 81,130.00 (81,130.00) –
To revise the Original FY 15/16 Budget for School Tax Captures, Principal and Interest payments for the 1994
Bond payments and that were combined into the 2015 TIFA Vining Road Project Bonds previously approved by
the TIFA Board and City Council.
This budget amendment was approved by the TIFA Board at the December 10, 2015 TIFA Board meeting. Res
#15-TIFA-448.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A
.
Clerk’s Report
16-156 6A1.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski,
to schedule a study session on Monday, April 11, 2016
and Monday, April 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed 2016-17 City Budget and schedule a public
hearing on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-157 6A2.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to introduce first reading of an ordinance to amend
Chapter 6, Animals, to clarify the intent of the existing sections pertaining to animals.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
–
Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment
Gina Steward, Telegram Newspaper, spoke about Black History Month. A resident commented about an employ-
ee using city address for non-profit organization and also inquired about employees fringe benefits. A resident
asked if the employee’s name could be revealed who allegedly is using the city address for a non-profit organi-
zation. (Name not revealed). A resident commented on the funding for the RAC.
8. Unfinished Business:
Councilwoman Abdo spoke about the Wolverine Pipeline information. Councilman Wadsworth commented that
there are no street lights at the corner of Ecorse and Ball Road.
9. New Business
10. Communication
16-158 11.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to pay Warrant 16-04 in the amount of $2,008,927.38.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
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 22, 2016.
Publish:
March 17, 2016
RM031716-0032 2.5 x 13.5
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
BK Wahrman - 15525 Wahrman Road
WEDNESDAY April 6, 2016
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
for the purpose of considering a variance request for BZA-2016-002, BK
Wahrman Industrial Buildings. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider the following:
1.
Side Yard Setback Variance.
A variance from Section 8.04, Area, Height and Placement
Requirements and Section 11.12(d)((4), Large Warehouse and Distribution Facilities of the
Zoning Ordinance to allow a 15-foot side yard setback for the northernmost driveway where a
30-foot side yard setback is required. The applicant is proposing the development of 5 industrial
buildings (838,006 sq. ft.) for warehouse and distribution uses.
The subject property is located at 15525 Wahrman. DP#82-80-130-99-0003-000 and 82-80-130-99-
0014-000.
Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 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 17, 2016
RM031716-0033 2.5 x 7.051
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Metro Detroit Signs (Travelodge) - 9095 Wickham
WEDNESDAY April 6, 2016
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
for the purpose of considering a variance request for BZA-2016-003,
Metro Detroit Signs (Travelodge). The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider the following:
1.
Sign Area Variance.
Variances from Section 48-7 of the Sign Ordinance to allow two (2) 96.9-
sq. ft. (193.8 sq. ft. total) pylon signs. The Ordinance allows a pylon sign of up to 64 sq. ft. per
side (128 sq. ft. total area) in the RC, Regional Center District.
2.
Sign Height Variance.
Variances from Section 48-7 of the Sign Ordinance to allow a 39-foot
high pylon sign and a 28-foot high pylon sign. The Ordinance allows pylon signs up to 20 feet
in height in the RC District.
The existing Red Lion signs will be replaced with Travelodge signs.
The subject property is located at 9095 Wahrman Road. DP#: 80-043-99-0006-706
Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
request. 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 17, 2016
RM031716-0034 2.5 x 7.068
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Barth Elementary School students
demonstrated their developing leader-
ship skills to a crowd of visitors last week
during their annual LeadershipDay.
The event allows students to showcase
how being a “Leader in Me School” has
improved the overall learning environ-
ment, educators said. Throughout the day
students performed a musical act, hosted
tours for parents and shared their daily
responsibilities.
Educators at Barth have implemented
the Seven Habits of Highly Effective
Peoples created by Steven Covey, ideals,
and principles in the classrooms. The
habits are designed to prepare students
for success by developing their self-confi-
dence and teamwork skills. The habits
comprise timeless principles that help
individuals cultivate personal and inter-
personal effectiveness, administrators
said.
Barth Principal David Thompson said
he believes his staff and students have
rallied around the program and it has
created a positive atmosphere.
“Everyone has the ability to lead, for
some it just needs to be developed,” he
said.
The “Leader in Me” framework is also
designed to support national and state
academic standards. The process teaches
the skills needed for academic success in
any setting and provides a logical,
sequential and balanced procedure for
schools to design an ideal culture and a
vision.
“After visiting other Leader in Me
Schools I knew it was a perfect fit for our
students and what we are trying to
accomplish at Barth Elementary,”
Thompson said.
The City of Romulus will take delivery
of some new fire equipment without any
cost to taxpayers.
The city has received a $15,000 grant
fromAAAMichigan to purchase a Jaws of
Life system as well as three lifting airbags
touse at crash sites.
Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Krause said
the equipment was the best choice for the
community in both the short term and the
long term.
“We look at the most cost-effective pur-
chase, not only for the initial purchase but
also the futuremaintenance andwe factor
in those costs as well,” he said. “That's
how we decide what we're going to apply
for in the grant itself.”
The city waived the regular bidding
process in order to receive the grant, but
Krause said that the department
researched the gear, the best outfitters
and costs as part of the process of writing
the grant.
“You have to be very specific about
what you are writing the grant for; you
have to provide quotes for that system
and, upon the reward, that's what you
have to purchase,” he said.
The air bags will replace older equip-
ment that is no longer usable, he added.
The fire department also entered into
a one-year contract with HealthLink
Medical Transportation for private ambu-
lance services. HealthLink is the most
experienced of the three companies that
responded to the sealed bidding process,
and the fees were in line with the other
two. Technologywas also a factor.
The ambulance crews will be stationed
at Fire station III at Wayne and Ecorse
roads.
“It allows us to work in tandem with
them to cover both areas of the city,”
Krause said.
