Law enforcement cooperation will
reach a new level in April as officers from
several municipal public safety depart-
ments and the Michigan State Police join
forces to outshoot members of the Detroit
RedWings Alumni team
The officers and former RedWings will
meet for a charity hockey game April 14 to
benefit the Romulus Animal Shelter
which serves Garden City, Inkster and Van
Buren Township along with the City of
Romulus. The shelter relies on fundrais-
ers, donations and volunteers.
The game has been organized by
Romulus Police Cpl. Chris Kososki,
Ordinance Director Bonnie Freeman and
RecreationDirector TanyaCofield.
“There are a lot of organizations that
play the Red Wings Alumni for various
reasons,” said Kososki. “We thought it
would be great to raise funds for our
Animal Shelter and invite police and fire-
fighters from all of the communities
served by the shelter. There are a lot of
people in Van Buren, Garden City and
Inkster that don't know the Romulus shel-
ter serves them. This is a chance for every-
one to show their support and have a fun
afternoon.”
Kososki said the Animal Shelter does
somuch for the animals and community.
“Not only do they take sick and injured
dogs and other animals off the street, but
they provide a lot of adoptions,” he said.
“It's a great way to give dogs and cats a sec-
ond chance.”
Kososki said he adopted two stray dogs
during his 12 years with the Inkster Police
Department. He is going on six years with
Romulus.
Kososki said the playing level of the
public safety team ranges from novice to
experienced, including a former college
and USA select player. Kososki himself is
currently in two hockey leagues, including
a public safety league he started in
Brownstown. His son is a travel hockey
player andhis daughter is a figure skater.
“We're out for camaraderie, laughs and
exercise,” he said. “Ultimately, we'll be out
to support the animal shelter and play
hockey.”
The roster includes Kososki, Eric
Harris, Keith Haynes, Kevin Ladach,
AndrewCarriger andDarryl Nippes of the
Romulus Police Department; Matt
Raschke of the Van Buren Police
Department; Alex Dzagulones, John
Tibaudo, Chad Lindstrom and Dan
Powers of the Michigan State Police; Jake
Fedel of the Inkster Fire Department;
Tom Windel of the Garden City Fire
Department and Russ McNamee of the
TaylorFireDepartment.
Kososki said everyone on the public
safety team is looking forward to suiting
up against the former professional hockey
players that will make up the Red Wings
team. The roster will be determined prior
to game time.
“Everyone involved with this is loving
it,” said Freeman. “In addition to raising
money to support the Animal Shelter, it
gives the city a chance to network with
departments from other communities.
We'rehopingwe cando it annually.”
For more information, call Kososki at
(734) 955-8816 or Freeman at (734) 955-8810
or search for “Puck for Pets” onFacebook.
The game is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, at the Taylor
Sportsplex, 13333TelegraphRoad.
Fans will meet some RedWings alumni
players and have a chance to get auto-
graphs during intermission. There will be
50/50 raffles and other activities.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at
the door. Children ages 5 and younger will
be admitted free. Tickets are available
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday at theRomulus PoliceDepartment,
11165 Olive Street, and tickets can be pur-
chased
online
at
(Click
“Events” and then “Get Tickets, whichwill
direct you to theEvent rite page.)
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Pucks for Pets
Officers ready to take on Red
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Tri Community update set
Train ‘clips’ Inkster man
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 5, 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, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Roscoe
to accept the agenda as amended.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-073 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on February 26, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Williams.
Motion Carried
.
18-074 2B.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to approve the minutes of the special meeting held on Monday,
February 26, 2018 – Open session, State of the Library Address and Michigan Economic Development
Corporation (MEDC).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Williams.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden announced the free Spring City-wide yard sale dates: Thursday, May 17 through
Sunday, May 20, 2018 and rain dates of Thursday, May 24, through Sunday, May 27, 2018. Jan Lemmon,
Cemetery Board of Trustees Chairperson, spoke about the Romulus Cemetery Rules and Regulations; and, she
announced a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on April 20, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.at the VFW Hall with pro-
ceeds for the purchase of a new headstone for a medal of honor recipient who is buried in the Romulus Memorial
Cemetery. Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder of the upcoming fundraisers – Pucks for Pets and Animal
Shelter Bowl-a-Thon.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming city events.
18-075 5A
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and extend Bid ITB
16/17-30 to Matt Lee’s Lawn Service per the terms of the contract for the 2018 lawn mowing season.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-076 5B
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 17/18-
16 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Jack Demmer Ford, for the acquisition of one 2018 full-size
4x4 pickup truck and one 2018 SUV for the City of Romulus Police Department in the amount of $59,443.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-077 5C
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB17/18-
22 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Fontana Construction, for water main improvements in the
amount of $505,455.00 along with a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $50,545.50 for any unfore-
seen work needed to complete the project.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-078 5D
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize the purchase
of two (2) Zoll Heart Monitors through the Beaumont Grant for the Romulus ire Department in the amount of
$61,591.03.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-079 5E.
Moved by
Talley
, seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and legal counsel to
adopt the update to the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual – Policy #34, effective March 5, 2018.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-080 5F
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
and clerk to enter into contract modification No. 2 for the Vining and Ecorse Road Construction Project with
Dan’s Excavating in the amount of $77,067.94.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-081 5G
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and approve an amendment
to the previously approved contract for project/design development of the new 34 th District Court building,
between Partners in Architecture, PLC and the City of Romulus.
Motion Carried
.
18-082 5H
. Moved by
Talley
, seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-24 to correct revenue line item to reflect actual contributions received (County contribution
for Ecorse only). Additionally, to accurately budget for anticipated project costs as bid out and in line with actu-
al bond proceeds received.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
Ecorse & Vining Road Construction
Revenue
402-000-674.297 Contributions from others 3,537,290 (1,937,290) 1,600,000
Expense
402-000-980.001 Project Costs 11,360,627 1,599,238 12,959,865
To correct revenue line item to reflect actual contributions received (County contribution for Ecorse only).
Additionally, to accurately budget for anticipated project costs as bid out and in line with actual bond proceeds
received.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-083 5I
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-25 to increase anticipated investment earnings with funds transferred to PFM and account for
service charges that are still owed at Comerica. This has no impact to the Genera Fund fund balance.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
General Fund
Revenues
101-000-664.000 Investment Earnings 10,000 9,000 19,000
Expenditure
101-253-827.000 Bank Service Fees 15,000 9,000 24,000
To increase anticipated investment earnings with funds transferred to PFM and account for service charges that
are still owed at Comerica. No impact to General Fund fund balance.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-084 5J
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-26 to acknowledge the Beaumont Foundation Grant awarded to the Romulus Fire Department
for ALS heart monitors. This has no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
General Fund
Revenues
101-336-675.003 Fire Donations/Grants-Local - 61,592 61,592
Expenditure
101-336-970.336 Fire Capital Outlay-Fire Grant - 61,592 61,592
To acknowledge the Beaumont Foundation Grant awarded to the Romulus Fire Department for ALS Heart
Monitors. Note: This has no affect on the General Fund’s fund balance.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-085 5K
. Moved by
Wadsworth
seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into an agreement with Western Wayne County consortium for the mutual aid police
services. No fees are charged to participating jurisdictions for the use of mutual aid.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg spoke about the Romulus Memorial Cemetery Rules and Regulations; and, effective
March 1 st , the cemetery is opened from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
18-086 6
A
1
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Webb
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-22, Motor Vehicle Fund which was introduced at the Council meeting of February 26, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Williams.
Motion Carried
.
18-087 6
A
2
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-23, Garbage and Rubbish Removal which was introduced at the Council meeting of February
26, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
–
Williams.
Motion Carried
.
18-088 6
A
3
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Abdo
to schedule two (open meeting) study sessions; the first one
on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. and the second one on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
FY 2018-19 City of Romulus budget – also to schedule a budget public hearing on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:30
p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Stacy Paige gave a reminder about using the DivDat kiosk at the RAC to pay taxes instead of driving
to Detroit.
6C1. Attorney’s Report:
No action taken.
7. Public Comment:
A resident thanked the City for fixing the potholes in the roads and asked for help to get rid of a large growing
vine behind his property.
8. Unfinished Business: None.
9. New business: None.
10. Communication:
On behalf of the Romulus High School Honors Society, Councilwoman Abdo gave a thank you to everyone who
supported the “Chad Tough” fundraiser. Councilwoman Roscoe announced the Girl Scout Cookies drive-thru
sale on March 11, 2018 at Blue Sky Restaurant. Councilwoman Abdo announced that the RAC is having great
deals right now for renewing memberships
11.
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 March 5, 2018.
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INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF ROMULUS
ITB 17/18-21 - Project # 0155-17-0080 Middlebelt Road Water Main Abandonment
The City of Romulus, is requesting sealed bids for the Middlebelt Road Water Main Abandonment.
The major items of work are listed in the contract documents.
No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on
April 4th, 2017. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ITB 17/18-21 - Project # 0155-17-0080 Middlebelt Road Water Main Abandonment
City of Romulus Clerk's Office
11111 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174
Contract documents for this project shall be on file on and after 2:00 PM, March 20, 2018, at the
City of Romulus Clerk's Office or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer,
OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Documents can also be viewed or
online or downloaded by accessing the MITN Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct
(
/).
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per-
cent (5%) of the amount of each Bid is required.
The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, or waive irregularities in Bids.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 120 calendar days following the deadline for receipt of
bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible company,
as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the
City to be in its own best interest.
Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder
and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal
action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of
insurances have been received by the City and the agreement is signed by the City of Romulus and
the successful Bidder.
Questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed to Rich Hobgood of OHM
Advisors at 734-522-6711 or
.
Publish: March 22, 2018
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Belleville Mayor Kerreen Conley, Van
Buren Township Supervisor Kevin
McNamara and Deputy Sumpter
Township Supervisor Karen Armatis will
join Superintendent of the Van Buren
Public Schools Pete Kudlak for a special
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Community Update at noon
Wednesday, March 28.
The luncheonwill take place at the Ted
Scott Campus of Wayne County
Community College District, 9555
Haggerty inBelleville.
Registrationwill begin at 11:30 a.m. and
the cost is $15 per plate paid prior to the
luncheon and $20 per plate at the door.
To reserve a place, call (734) 697-7151 or
Westland police are continuing the
investigation into an incident that shut
down Michigan Avenue for some time last
Sunday.
Police were called to the railroad cross-
ing near Merriman Road and Michigan
Avenue at about 2:25 p.m. April 8 following
a report that a train had hit a pedestrian.
Officers on the scene discovered a 19-year-
old man from Inkster who had been
“clipped” by the train as he walked “dan-
gerously close to the tracks.” Police said
that the injuredmanwas walking with two
other men next to the tracks at the time of
the incident.
The injuredman is being treated for his
injuries at a local hospital, officers said.
Police said that it does not appear that
alcohol or drugs played a factor in the inci-
dent.
