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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS - WAYNE
BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS - WAYNE

Romulus voters approve non-homestead tax renewal

The operating renewal mill- ” voted on the proposal. In that increase for residents, accord-
age question for Romulus It will not result in a tax increase community, 47 voters were in ing to district officials.
Community Schools was favor of the renewal and 38 Voters in the district were
approved by 55.22 percent of for residents, according to district officials. voted against the millage. The encouraged to “renew, restore
voters during the May 4 ballot- renewal is a continuation of the and reclaim” the operating mill-
ing. current 17.6 mills levied ($17.6 age as a continuing message on
According to unofficial or 44.78 percent were against ficial result tallies. per $1,000 of assessed value) on the school district social media
results, 1,101 voters were in the proposal. There were 1,994 Inkster is the only precinct non-homestead property only. page in an effort to maintain
favor of the proposal while 893 votes cast according to the unof- outside the city of Romulus that It will not result in a tax services at the current level.

Local animal rescue group Museum art

receives Petco grant funds Wayne Historical Society
members are hosting a
stained glass mosaic class
Dog's best friend may very well be the “We are proud to be partners with as a fundraiser beginning at
6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Petco Love foundation which recently such a wonderful organization,” said June 9. The class will be
donated $7,500 to the Friends of Marcy LaFramboise who along with her taught by Michelle Pieces
Michigan Animal Rescue (FMAR) facility. husband, Pete, founded FMAR in 2003. and everyone gets to make
Petco Love, formerly the Petco The organization has spay/neutered, vac- an 8 by10-inch stained
Foundation, has donated nearly $300 mil- cinated, microchipped and given any and glass work of their own
lion in pet adoption and other animal all medical care needed for more than design. To reserve your
lifesaving efforts since it was founded in 10,000 animals who found a new start spot for $45, at the Arting At
The Museum website or
1999, according to a prepared statement with new families who have loved and call (734)748-3410. The
from the organization. cared for them since it began. event will be outside on the
The grant to FMAR will be used to “We would also like to thank the side lawn, and spaced
continue the work of the nonprofit employees of the #1905 Westland Petco accordingly. The museum
organization which works with local ani- store as well as the Petco Love who has is located at 35655 Park St.
mal control facilities to save as many pet supported the lifesaving work of Friends in Wayne.
lives as possible in the Belleville and sur- of Michigan Animals Rescue for over 17
rounding area with a treat and release years,” she said.
program, and stray dog partnership with Petco Love has helped find homes for
Sumpter Township. The non profit facili- more than 6.5 million pets in partnership MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ty takes in more than 400 dogs and cats a with Petco and more than 4,000 organiza- April 26, 2021
year with the goal of making them tions nationwide. Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY
healthy and giving them a fresh new For more information about FMAR, VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
start. visit www.friendsofmichigan.org.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pro-Tem, Tina Talley
Sidewalk is program under way Roll Call Present: Kathy Abdo (present in Romulus, MI), Celeste Roscoe (present in Romulus, MI), Tina
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Abdo

in Romulus, MI)
Residents will soon be able to take a Ecorse Road and the I-94 Service Roads. Talley (present in Romulus, MI), Eva Webb (present in Romulus, MI), Virginia Williams (present
more comfortable stroll in Van Buren A map of the locations where the work Absent / Excused: John Barden (joined the meeting at 7:37 p.m.), William Wadsworth
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Township. will take place is available at www.vanbu- LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
More than 225 linear feet of concrete rendda.com. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
curb and gutter will soon be replaced as The work is expected to take approxi- Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City
more than 8,000 square foot of existing mately two weeks to complete, depending Attorney; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communications & Community Service; Tanya Cofield -
concretes sidewalk is removed and on weather conditions, officials said. Recreation Coordinator; Roberto Scappaticci - Director of DPW; Kathy Hood - Assistant Director of
DPW; Robert McCraight - Director of Public Services & Economic Development; Gary Harris -
replaced. In an effort to minimize damage to Purchasing Director
The Van Buren Township Downtown sprinkler heads/lines, Wade Trim will be 1. Agenda
Development Authority with the assis- asking impacted businesses to mark their A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
tance of Wade Trim and Merlo sprinkler heads and sprinkler lines. A 2. Minutes
Construction will begin the work this representative from Wade Trim will be A. Res. #21-116 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from the
week within the boundaries of the visiting those businesses to provide them regular meeting held on April 12, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Talley, Webb,
Williams Abstain - Roscoe Motion Carried
Downtown Development Authority dis- with the necessary marker flags, officials B. Res. #21-117 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from the
trict, along Belleville Road, Tyler Road, said. special meeting(s) held on April 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Preliminary 21/22 FY Budgets
for the Court, Library, and City. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Talley, Webb, Williams
Abstain - Roscoe Motion Carried
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3. Petitioner - None
April 5, 2021 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 A. Councilperson John Barden joined the meeting at 7:37 p.m. and resumed chairmanship of the
meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY Res. #21-118 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for
VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS the family of Patricia Arsenault. Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Wadsworth 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Roll Call A. Res. #21-119 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration
Present: Kathy Abdo (remote from Romulus, MI), John Barden (remote from Romulus, MI), and authorize a no fee permit for the Horseshoe Club to use the Elmer Johnson Horsehoe Pit on
Celeste Roscoe (remote from Romulus, MI), Tina Talley (remote from Romulus, MI), William Wednesdays starting May 5, 2021 through September 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Motion Carried
Wadsworth (remote from Romulus, MI), Eva Webb (remote Romulus, MI), Virginia Williams Unanimously
(remote from Romulus, MI) B. Res. #21-120 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and
Absent / Excused: consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #00861 to update and renovate the restrooms at Elmer
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Johnson's Park in the amount of $37,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor C. Res. #21-121 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk and authorize the change orders #1 and #2 (total amount of $172,709.00) to ITB 19/20-25 for all
Stacy Paige, Treasurer work outlined in Change Order #1 to reduce grouted joints and increase full-length liners in the
Administrative Staff in Attendance: amount of $87,709.00 and Change Order #2 for the clean-up of grease build-up in the Beverly Sewer
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City due to S&F Foods Production (the City will be requesting reimbursement from S&F Foods for the
Attorney; Gary Harris - Purchasing Director; Stephen Dudek - Director of Technology Services; Mike entire cost) in the amount of $85,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
Laskaska - Director of Communications & Community Services; Merrie Druyor - Economic D. Res. #21-122 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
Development Coordinator & TIFA/DDA Director; Kathy Hood - Assistant DPW Director; Kevin enter into the contract with the State of Michigan-MDOT for the Beverly Road Phase II project with
Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services a 20% local match of $291,000.00. The State of Michigan has awarded the City of Romulus
1. Agenda $1,312,100.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Motion E. Res. #21-123 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration
Carried Unanimously and introduce budget amendment 20/21-20 to pay for final construction costs of Goddard Road
2. Minutes Streetscape. Original Budget Amendment 19-20-11 was approved in a Regular Council Meeting on
A. Res. #21-095 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes 12/9/19 and funds were not dispersed for payment to State of Michigan-MDOT. Motion Carried
from the regular meeting held on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
Unanimously FUND/DEPT.
B. Res. #21-096 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Special Meeting held on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the adoption of a resolution FUND BALANCE BUDGET
declaring a local state of emergency. Motion Carried Unanimously Major Roads
3. Petitioner - NONE Fund Balance
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem 202-000-390.000 Fund Balance $529,837.00 $ 100,700.00 $ 429,137.00
A. Res. #21-097 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a memorial Expense
resolution for the family of Willie Pewitt as requested by Mayor Burcroff. Motion Carried 202-463-980.013 Capital Outlay $- $100,700.00 $100,700.00
Unanimously F. Res. #21-124 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. administration and introduce budget amendment 20/21-21 to pay for costs associated with repair to
Motion Carried Unanimously the Pinewood Pump Station #1, Guide Rail and Base Replacement. Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor FUND/DEPT.
A. Res. #21-098 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
administration and award ITB 20/21-12 to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder FUND BALANCE BUDGET
Outdoor Experts, Inc., for a two (2) year contractual services agreement, for grass and weed cutting Oakwood SAD
for as-needed work specified in bid documents for the Ordinance/Public Safety Department. Motion Fund Balance
Carried Unanimously 220-000-390.000 Fund Balance $43,339.00 $5,0001.00 $38,339.00
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Expense
A. Res. #21-099 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading 220-441-936.001 Maintenance
and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-16 to transfer funds from the Major Roads Fund to Expense $- $5,000.00 $5,000.00
the Local Streets Fund to work on a patching program in Meadows Subdivision for spring 2021. 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Motion Carried Unanimously A. Res. #21-125 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Second Reading and
B. Res. #21-100 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Second Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-19 in the amount of $17,500.00 for preparation of the
Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-17 to recognize revenue received for the actuarial funding valuation of the City of Romulus Retiree Health Care Plan as of June 30, 2020.
Play Everywhere Challenge Grant - Kaboom! and the anticipated expenditure related to Motion Carried Unanimously
implementing the project plan. Motion Carried Unanimously B. Res. #21-126 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading
C. Res. #21-101 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading and and Final Adoption of Amendment to City Code of Ordinance - Chapter 30, Article II - Section 30-
Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-18 to move funds from Reserve Park renovation to 25; Procedures for issuance of certificate of registration. Motion Carried Unanimously
Wayne County Allocation (Elmer Johnson's restrooms) for the anticipated expenditures related to 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - No report
implementing the project plan. Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Public Comment - None
D. Res. #21-102 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study 9. Unfinished Business - None
Session Request by Merrie Druyor, TIFA/DDA Director, for Monday, April 26, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to 10. New Business - None
discuss Amendment to Chapter 52 Article IV Special Events Section 52-86 of the City Code of 11. Warrant
Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously A. Res. #21-127 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-8 Checks
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes presented in the amount of $779,961.64. Motion Carried Unanimously
8. Public Comment - NONE 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes Res. #21-128 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a memorial resolution
10. New Business - NONE for the family of Pastor David Jones Jr. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb,
11. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes Williams Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true 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 April 5, 2021. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 26, 2021.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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