Page 3 - eagle042320

April 23, 2020 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 3

ROMULUS - SUMPTER
ROMULUS - SUMPTER

Romulus continues coronavirus safety measures

”
Romulus officials have issued of telecommunication for city
an update regarding city servic- The health and wellness of our residents council meetings; and imple-
es and preventative measures mentation of policies to safe-
that will continue until the Stay is our number one priority, and we guard employees.
Home Stay Safe order is lifted. remain committed to providing “During this trying time, we
“City officials have worked are immensely grateful for our
around the clock to ensure we the resources needed during this critical time. essential workers-police and
are doing all we can to slow the fire, emergency medical profes-
spread of COVID-19 while con- sionals, grocery store and phar-
tinuing to provide tremendous one of the city departments. pay for water used during this macy employees, mail carriers,
customer service to our resi- Spring Clean-Up update- time. truck drivers and airport staff,”
dents,” Mayor LeRoy Burcroff curbside yard waste and bulk Previous actions taken by city said Burcroff.
said. “The health and wellness pick-up will be put on hold until official have included assessing “I know I speak for the entire
of our residents is our number further notice. Questions can be risks and changes in operation community when I say we are
one priority, and we remain answered by calling Waste based on the growing pandemic; keeping these workers, their
committed to providing the Management, Inc at 866-979-9018 the cancelation of public events health and the health of their
resources needed during this or Romulus DPW at (734) 942- and group classes; the closure of family and loved ones in our
critical time.” 7579. the Romulus Public Library, thoughts and prayers. My heart
Updates on city services Water access-the city water Romulus Athletic Center and goes out to those who have been
include: billing department discontinued Senior Center; participation by impacted by the virus, as well as
“Stay Home,” Stay Safe”-due account shut offs, and will do so city officials in planning discus- their friends and families.
to the expanded Governor's until further notice to ensure sions with state and local offi- “We are Romulus strong, and Mayor LeRoy Burcroff
Executive Order, all city build- residents have access to water cials, school district and ministe- we will get through this is togeth-
ings are closed to the public, services during the COVID-19 rial alliance; planning and er. We will continue to do all we carry-out.
except the police department. pandemic. Residents without implementation of Emergency can to support the health and For further updates on city
Residents are encouraged to water who want service recon- Declaration and National safety of all of our residents.” actions during the COVID-19
visit the city website with ques- nected can contact (734) 942-7650 Incident Management System; To support local small busi- pandemic, visit romulusgov.com/
tions. If additional assistance is during regular business hours. development of a Unified nesses, the city has compiled a coronavirus or visit the city
needed, residents can call any Customers are still expected to Command Structure; utilization list of restaurants still open for Facebook page.

Police seeking information MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 23, 2020
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
in mobile home shooting Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Councilwoman Tina Talley.

Pledge of Allegiance
The City Attorney explained the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-15, which allows for members of a collective
body to participate telephonically in a public meeting rather than being present during the Corona Virus period.
Sumpter Township Police are continu- trated the outer walls and entered both They must be on a phone line where members can hear and be heard. Members participating telephonically count
ing the investigation into a shooting which homes which were occupied, reports stat- as being present. A quorum can be established and they get to vote on all resolutions.
occurred April 1 in the Rawsonville ed. No other injuries were reported by Roll Call
Present: Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams
Woods mobile home community. occupants of other mobile homes, police Electronically Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden
According to said. Absent Excused: William Wadsworth
police accounts of ” Police are asking Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
the incident, offi- Reports indicated that anyone with any Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
cers were called to information or who Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney
the area of Rustic a female victim had been shot may have noticed Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden, relinquished the Chair to Councilwoman Talley.
1.
Agenda
Lane North near through the outer wall any suspicious A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb for Approval of the Agenda.
Rustic Lane West at activity in the area Motion Carried Unanimously.
about 9:20 p.m. in of her residence as she sat in to contact them at 2. Minutes
A. Res. #20-093 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams for Approval of the
response to a the front bedroom (734) 461-6898. minutes from the Regular Council meeting held on March 9, 2020. Motion Carried Unanimously.
report of shots Officers said they 3. Petitioner – None
being fired. of the mobile home. are following up on 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilwoman Talley read a letter from Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden, and thanked the Mayor and the
Reports indicat- several leads, but Administration for the proactive actions taken in response to the Corona Virus crisis. Moved by Celeste
ed that a female ask anyone in the Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Chairperson’s Report Motion Carried Unanimously.
victim had been shot through the outer area with exterior video security cameras 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
The Mayor invited Director Kevin Krause to give an update and report on the City’s Emergency Action
wall of her residence as she sat in the to review the tapes from around the time Plan in response to COVID-19 and the Governor’s Executive Orders. Director Krause also explained the
front bedroom of the mobile home. She and report any suspicious vehicles or role of the NIMS System and gave an update on Fire Department operations. · Chief of Police, Robert
was transported by ambulance to a local individuals. Pfannes gave an update on the Romulus Police Department operations. · City Attorney, Steve Hitchcock
gave an update on 34th District Court operations as directed by an order issued from the Michigan
hospital for treatment of two non-life “As always, the partnership between Supreme Court. · Mayor Burcroff asked if everyone would put aside their differences and work together
threatening gunshot wounds. Police offi- Sumpter Township Police Department and rally around our residents and community. · Mayor Burcroff asked if council would suspend the April
cers determined that multiple rounds of and our residents is vitally important in 6th Study Session and Regular Council Meetings in compliance with the Governor’s Executive orders.
Res. #20-094 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to Suspend the April 6, 2020 Study
ammunition had been fired, striking two keeping Sumpter Township a safe place Session and Regular Council Meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously.
neighboring homes along with two vehi- to live. If you see something, say some- Mayor Burcroff announced that Waste Management will continue its trash pick-up services and Yard
cles parked on the street. Bullets pene- thing,” police officials said. Waste services will begin sometime in April.
A. Res. #20-095 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Mayor and
Clerk to enter into a Resolution for the City to continue the State of Emergency for the City of
Candidates submit petitions B. Res. #20-096 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Mayor and Clerk
Romulus until Midnight, April 27, 2020 unless earlier terminated or elected by subsequent resolution.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Profit Charitable Foundation” that exist to support our Police and Fire Departments. Motion Carried
Voters in Sumpter Township will choose On Monday, additional petitions had to enter intoa Resolution for the City to recognize the Romulus Public Safety Foundation as “Not For
Unanimously.
from three candidates seeking to be town- been filed for trustee seats by Sheena C. Res. #20-097 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve and award Bid ITB
ship clerk on the upcoming August 4 ballot. Barnes, Ken Myers, and Peggy Morgan. 19/20-16, Merriman Place Water Main to the most responsive and responsible bidder and authorize
In addition to incumbent clerk Esther Filing for the office of treasurer were the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a contract for the replacement of the 650 feet and 8-inch water main
Hurst, Sherry Olds and Lesa Foster each James Clark and Vincent Warren. on Merriman Place with Blue Ribbon Contracting in the amount of $204,030.00 along with a 10%
contingency to cover any unforeseen construction issues that may arise. Motion Carried
submitted affidavits of candidacy by noon, Supervisor John W. Morgan also filed Unanimously.
April 13. his petition for reelection early this month D. Res. #20-098 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve and award Bid ITB
Four incumbent trustees also file affi- and will be challenged by Nelson Po and 19/20-26 to the lowest responsible, and responsive bidder, Green Meadow Lawnscape, Inc. for a
three-year period ending March 2023 for the mowing and trimming of the Romulus Memorial
davits declaring their candidacy for re- Antoine Jordan. Cemetery and Downtown alley maintenance and cutting for City of Romulus, City Clerk and DPW.
election, including Matt Oddy, Don Terms for all offices in the township are Motion Carried Unanimously.
LaPorte, Don Swinson and Tim Rush. four years. E. Res. #20-099 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve Introduction
of Budget Amendment 19/20-17 to cover cost of City code required repairs/rehap of Firehouse, 35255
Goddard. Motion Carried Unanimous.
INVITATION TO BID Fund/Dept CURRENT AMENDED
CITY OF ROMULUS ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
ITB 19/20-25 - PROJECT #0155-19-0160 2020 SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS General
Fund Balance
101-000-390.000 Fund Balance 5,965,710.00 (72,000.00) 5,893,710.00
The City of Romulus is requesting sealed bids for the 2020 SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS. The Expense
work includes trenchless repair of the City's existing identified distressed sanitary sewers. 101-265-970.000 Capital Outlay 81,450.00 72,000.00 153,450.00
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
No pre-bid meeting is required for this meeting. A. Res. #20-100 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the 2nd Reading; Final
Adoption -PFG Romulus/Vistar Conditional Rezoning and Development Agreement, (Zoning Map
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on Amendment), and Special Land Use.
May 5, 2020. In the event City Offices are closed, and you are unable to mail your bid submittal, Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb
submittals may be placed in the Election Drop Box located in the front of City Hall. All bids should Nays - Williams
Motion Carried
be clearly addressed: B. Res. #20-101 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Motion to Amend
ITB 19/20-25 - PROJECT #0155-19-0160 2020 SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS Romulus Cemetery Rules & Regulations. Motion Carried Unanimously.
City of Romulus Clerk's Office 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
11111 Wayne Road FYI - Quarterly Investment Report ended 12/31/19. – No action required from council.
Romulus, MI 48174 8. Public Comment - there were no requests to speak from the public audience or any written requests sub-
mitted. Councilwoman Williams read into the record a letter from a resident.
Companies can view or download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN Purchasing 9. Unfinished Business
Group page of BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn). 10. New Business
Mayor Burcroff acknowledged and thanked OHM for their assistance with the teleconferencing technol-
ogy for the council meeting.
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per- 11. Warrant
cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. A. Res. #20-102 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb for Approval of Warrant #20-6 for
checks presented in the amount of $2,399,470.30. Motion Carried Unanimously.
The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or waive irregularities in Bids. No B. Res. #20-103 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams for Approval of Warrant
Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the scheduled #20-6E for checks presented in the amount of $15,738.95. Motion Carried Unanimously
closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most respon- 12. Communication
sive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or other- Councilwoman Roscoe extended her gratitude to the DPW Workers, Fire and Police Departments and the
wise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. Administration for all of their hard work in putting the residents first and keeping our community safe. ·
Councilwoman Webb acknowledged and thanked Technology Services, Fire and Police Departments for
their hard work, and acknowledged Mayor Burcroff for his leadership; and the Elected Officials. ·
Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder Councilwoman Williams acknowledged and thanked Mayor Burcroff. · The City Clerk acknowledged
and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal and thanked OHM for their assistance with the teleconferencing. The Clerk acknowledged and thanked
action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of Technology Services, Mayor Burcroff, the Administration, Election workers, and Clerk’s office staff for
insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and the agreement is signed their assistance and support during the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. · Councilwoman
by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder. Talley commented on the 2020 Census and reminded everyone to complete their survey.
13. Adjournment
All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Robert Maynes A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb for Adjournment of the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
of OHM at 734-466-4543 or via email at robert.maynes@ohm-advisors.com. 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 23, 2020.
The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or Ellen L. Craig-Bragg
solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any
notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 04/23/2020 RM0490 - 042320 2.5 x 6.305 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0491 - 042320 2.5 x 14.629