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City seeking names of Hometown Heroes

Nominations are being schools; a citizen or organiza- geous person who exemplifies Nomination forms are avail- returned by mail by March 29 to
sought for the 2019 Hometown tion who consistently demon- courage, kindness, and able at Romulus City Hall, be considered. Mail nomina-
Hero Awards in Romulus. strates excellent community unselfish character through Romulus Chamber of tions to: Romulus City Hall,
The City of Romulus Police, leadership by "stepping up to their acts of heroism in or out of Commerce, Romulus Athletic ATTN: Hometown Heroes
Fire & Safety Commission is the plate" and has made a signif- the Romulus community and a Center, Romulus Library, or the Committee, 11111 Wayne Road,
looking for the names of an edu- icant contribution to the com- veteran of the U.S. military who City of Romulus Website, Romulus, MI 48174
cational services professional munity through his/her/their has made significant contribu- www.romulusgov.com/Hometow For more information, call
who is dedicated, inspiring, and involvement by giving many tions above and beyond the call nHeroes. Applications and sup- Mayor LeRoy Burcroff's office at
making a difference in the hours of personal time; a coura- of duty. porting documents must be (734) 942-7571.
Councilwoman comments on State of County plan

Romulus City Councilwoman quent taxes being offered to proposed analysis. plans that they agree too.” pay the current property tax
Virginia Williams believes that homeowners in the county to “I know many individuals that Evans said the number of while making payments on the
Wayne County Executive Warren avoid foreclosure. He said that have taken advantage of the pro- foreclosures has decreased, delinquent amounts.
Evans proposed at least one property owners continue to gram yet some continued to county wide, since 2015, but Evans said that the county
good idea during his State of the default on those plans and are default the payment plan each there are still questions about foreclosed on 28,200 properties
County address in Dearborn last ending up in foreclosure despite time,” Williams said. “That's why the success of the payment plans in 2015 and only 4,178 in 2018
week. the efforts of the county to help many have ended up losing their offered by the Wayne County and that there are currently
Evans proposed an analysis of them. property, the program has bene- Treasurer. Provisions of the pro- nearly 31,000 properties on pay-
the payment plans for delin- Williams agreed with Evans' fited many that kept the payment gram require homeowners to ment plans.
Surprise

Schools honor kindergarten teacher with ‘excellence’ award

Shelia Montri received quite a Award. ist previously and we are excited of this recognition, and I am
surprise last week during what Montri is one of only 11 win- that she is the winner this year.” proud to recognize their efforts.”
she thought would be a routine ners nationwide and was com- “Our Excellence in Teaching Winners of the award can
student assembly at Keystone pletely unaware of the honor awards shine a light on the choose from an internal program
Academy in Belleville. prior to the assembly at the unsung heroes who are every day called High Five valued at $3,500,
Montri, a kindergarten Bemis Road school where the making a difference in children's and can choose from a variety of
teacher, was honored by her fel- announcement was made and lives,” NHA CEO Brian Britton goods, a $1,000 gift card for class-
low teachers, school principal celebratory steamers released. said. “I love hearing the stories of room supplies, and a plaque.
Jorvonna Drain and National “Shelia is a mentor to two joy and passion that our teachers Montri holds a bachelor's
Heritage Academy Chief teachers at Keystone. She is bring to their work - stories that degree in early childhood educa-
Academic Officer Todd McKee always willing to share resources are humbling and truly demon- tion from the University of
who presented her with the and ideas that benefit Keystone strate the purpose behind what Toledo and a master's degree
National Heritage Academy as a whole,” said Drain. “She has we do, transform lives. These from Nova Southeastern
Annual Excellence in Teaching been recognized as an EIT final- award winners are so deserving University. Shelia Montri
First fundraiser for Romulus Flyers is this Saturday

The event that kicks off the 2019 sea- Wester said the Romulus Progressive Tickets can be obtained for $25 by call- be $30.
son of the Romulus Athletic Club is set Club and Romulus Athletic Club have ing the hall at (734) 941-3044 or Wester at Free beer will be served while it lasts
for 6 p.m. until midnight this Saturday, agreed to transfer the operation of the (734) 673-1971. Admission at the door will and snacks and set-ups will be available.
March 23, at the Romulus Progressive Romulus Progressive Hall to the Athletic
Hall, 11580 Ozga St. Club. He said the two organizations were
The club, commonly referred to as the formed with similar goals in mind: to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
Romulus Flyers, is the youth organiza- work toward the improvement of the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019
tion in the city that provides football and then-Township of Romulus and resi- 6:00 P.M.
cheerleading for boys and girls ages 7 to dents. PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday,
13. "With the commonality of purpose," April 4, 2019 commencing at 6:00 p.m., to consider:
The club has consistently provided a Wester said, "the Romulus Athletic Club Application 1592, R78-018-05-0000-000, Gateway of Plymouth, Condominium Project, Building 7, Units 58, 59, 60, 61, and 62
place where youngsters can learn and expects to operate the hall in a similar in an R-2-A zoning district is requesting a reduction in freeway buffer setback from 60 feet to no less than 45 feet. The variance
experience the importance of hard work, manner with the goal of helping the com- requested is 15 feet of freeway buffer setback. (If approved by ZBA the approval is contingent on the Applicant receiving approval
by Planning Commission for amended site plan approval)
dedication and perseverance, said club munity through the Romulus Flyers."
President John Wester. The Saturday party is expected to The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
"Children who participate in the pro- help to bridge the transition in operation Posted: Eagle Newspaper March 21, 2019 PT0235 - 031419 2.5 x 4.704
gram are given real opportunities to and bring the various portions of the
learn how to deal with adverse situations Romulus community together with a MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
and develop and execute plans to deal common purpose of helping children in March 4, 2019
with those situations," he said. the city, he added. 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
CITY OF ROMULUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams.
RFP 18/19-32 - 2019 COMMUNITY FIREWORKS DISPLAY - JUNE 27, 2019 Excused: William Wadsworth.
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified pyrotechnic display contractors Administrative Officials in Attendance:
to provide and execute the 2019 City of Romulus Community Fireworks Display. The display shall LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
be fired at dusk on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from the land fill area of the City owned property, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
accessed from Ecorse Road and located between Ecorse Road and Wick Road. The successful pro- 1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as presented
poser shall furnish all labor, fireworks, transportation, and other equipment materials necessary for Motion Carried Unanimously.
the firing of the display. The contracted cost of the show shall be approximately $12,500 19-055 2A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on February 25, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a proposal must use the forms provided by Nays – None. Motion Carried Unanimously.
the City. Proposal forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN system at 3. Petitioner
http://www.mitn.info/. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not consid- 4. Chairperson’s Report
ered official copies. Proposals may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the 19-056 4A. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Michael Pratt.
bidding documents. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams. Nays – None. Motion Carried
(2) Questions must be emailed to Purchasing@romulusgov.com and received prior to the pub- Unanimously.
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
lished deadline for the submittal of proposals 5. Mayor’s Report
(3) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre- Pastor Bob Harper announced the Romulus Community Choir Benefit Concert for first responders will be held
tion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN system. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Romulus High School auditorium. Mayor Burcroff presented a video
All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly for any issued adden- of upcoming City events.
da. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and acknowledge receipt 19-057 5A. Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of the required docu- authorizing the mayor and clerk to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wayne County for the 2018
ments for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment Justice Assistance Grant funding program award to the City of Romulus and accept monies from Wayne County
of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the RFP documents. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $10,622.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
(4) A total of five (5) copies (One original and four marked "Copy") of the proposal must be sub- 19-058 5B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration to waive the bidding process
and authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into the Personal Services Contract with Emergency Services
mitted together in a sealed envelope or package and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later Consulting International (ESCI) for a Community Risk Assessment Project as outlined in Attachment A of the
than 2:30 P.M., April 2, 2019. The original proposal may be clipped but should not be sta- contract. Motion Carried Unanimously.
pled or bound. Copies may be stapled and bound. The original and copies should be identical, 19-059 5C. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and the Downtown
excluding the obvious difference in labeling. Development Authority and approve the amendments to the City of Romulus Downtown Development Authority
(5) At approximately 2:45 p.m. local time following the deadline for submitting bids, all timely By-Laws to reflect the increase in the number of serving members from nine to thirteen.
received bids are to be publicly opened and read. Discussion: Councilwoman Webb requested the name of the members and that there is a need for more members.
(6) The successful Company will be required to enter into a contract with, and provide all bonds Councilwoman Williams asked if there is a deadline to apply for the DDA (no) and if an applicant must live in
and submit proof of all insurance required by the request for proposal documents and origi- the District. (yes) Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
nals of all required endorsements acceptable to the City. 19-060 6A1. Moved by Webb, seconded by Abdo to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
(7) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the Amendment 18/19-22, TIFA, which was introduced at the Council meeting of February 25, 2019. Motion
right to reject all proposals and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in proposals Carried Unanimously.
received. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsi- 19-061 6A2. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session on Monday, April 08 and Monday,
ble company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or otherwise in a April 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. and a public hearing on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 2019-20
manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. Budget. Motion Carried Unanimously.
(8) The successful Company shall be required to comply with all local, state and Federal regula- 19-062 6A3. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to schedule a study session on Monday, March 11, 2019 at
tions concerning the storage and use of fireworks and for obtaining any and all required per- 6:30 p.m. to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments. Motion Carried Unanimously.
mits. 6B. Treasurer’s Report
(9) The successful Company will be required to submit proof of all insurance required by the RFP 7. Public Comment
A resident expressed that she is glad the Downtown Development Authority is adding members; and, she plans
documents and all required endorsements. to submit an application to become a member.
(10) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, 8. Unfinished Business
by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. 9. New Business
(11) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published doc- 10. Communication
ument or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Councilwoman Talley acknowledged those who participated in the annual soul food dinner. Mayor Pro Tem
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or Barden congratulated the Romulus High School Boys Basketball Team on their league championship.
solicitations is strictly prohibited. 11. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb 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
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