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May 23, 2013
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
May 6, 2013
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 LeRoy Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-123 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held April 22, 2013.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-124 3A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and city planner, Carol Maise, and approve PC-2013-003 on the west side of Wayne Road
south of Romulus High School for special land use granted for a Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant - with the
understanding that the City will contact Wayne County to have a "no left turn during school hours" sign erected
in front of the establishment.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-125 4A.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the recommendation of legal counsel regard-
ing a pending legal matter.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-126 4B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve a no-fee permit to the Romulus Historical
Society for their annual flea market to be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the
Historical Park.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
-
None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Choate to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-127 5A.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to award Bid 12/13-25 for the acquisition of two (2) pieces of
exercise equipment (one light commercial treadmill and one recumbent elliptical machine) for the Romulus
Senior Center to the lowest bidding company, All Pro Exercise, Inc., in the amount of
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-128 5B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Choate to award Bid 12/13-32 for the acquisition of a heavy
duty, four post above-ground hoist for the Department of Public Works to the only bidder, All Automotive
Equipment Inc. in the amount of $19,295.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-129 5C.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to award Bid 12/13-34 for the acquisition of two (2) lateral
files for the Romulus Building and Safety Department to the lowest bidding company,
I n t e g r i t y
Business Solutions, in the amount of $1,561.04.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-130 5D.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to award Bid 12/13-35 for sanitary sewer repairs to the
lowest bidder, Pipeline Management Company Inc. in the amount of $233,974.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-131 5E.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Roscoe to extend Bid 04/05-26 for the Merriman Road 2013 mainte-
nance season to WH Cannon in the amount of $45,500.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-132 5F.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Choate to authorize the purchase of Sungard, OSSI Property and
Evidence Model Software, and all needed hardware and training at a total cost of $6,376.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion
Carried
Unanimously
.
13-133 5G.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
in opposition of House Bill 4370 to protect open, fair and unrestricted bidding procedures through competitive
pricing in government contracting.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-134 6A1.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session to discuss intent to bond
water, roads, and sidewalk projects within the City on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate,
Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-135 6A2.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Choate to schedule a study session to discuss Chapter 5
Ordinance Amendment (Flood Damage Prevention) and proposed floodplain management contract on Tuesday,
May 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
13-136 6A3.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Crova to schedule a study session to discuss the level of service
for the storm and sanitary sewer systems on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-137 6A4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Hattie Louise Shelton.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-138 6C1a.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to table the item regarding the bylaws of the
Downriver Community Conference pending a study session to be scheduled by Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-139 6C1b.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session to discuss the bylaws of
the Downriver Community Conference and Downriver Mutual Aid to be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-140 6C2.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to table the item to enter into the Master
Acknowledgement and Consent Agreement for the DCC/DMA pending the study session scheduled for Monday,
May13, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-141 10A.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Patricia
Watson.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-142 10B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Anne Marie
"Amy" Hay.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-143 10C.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Alex
Bossidis, Jr.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-144 10D.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Gary
Stockdale.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
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 May 6, 2013.
Publish:
May 23, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Romulus Housing Commission, located at
34200 Beverly Road, Romulus, Michigan, on May 30, 2013, until 11:00 a.m. local time.
The scope of work includes select replacement of existing concrete pavements, grind
select areas of existing sidewalks and drives, tuck point select areas of exterior brick, seal
existing holes and penetrations on exterior brick, remove select trees, replace select areas
of chain link fencing.
Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Housing Commission office building
on or after May 13, 2013. A refundable deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in the form of a
money order or check will be required for each set of Drawings and Specifications taken
up to a maximum of (3) three sets. The deposit shall be refunded in full with conditions as
stated in the notice to bidders.
Publish:
May 9, 2013
May 16, 2013
May 23, 2013
CITY OF WAYNE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Wayne, Michigan, will hold Public Hearings
on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Wayne City Hall,
3355 South Wayne Road, to consider four requests:
1.
Mark Haas, DDS, Village Dental, 35100 East Michigan Avenue
Request for a variance for placement of an additional free standing sign.
Section 1280.08 (c)(1)(A) of the Planning and Zoning Code limits the
number of signs according to street frontage.
The text and any maps may be examined or written comments may be submitted at the
City Clerk's Office during business hours (10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Members of the pub-
lic may appear at the public hearing in person or by counsel. At the conclusion of the
Public Hearing, the Zoning Board will consider, and may act upon, this matter.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish: May 23, 2013
City Clerk
B
ELLEVILLE
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OMULUS
Candidates file for ballot
Twenty-three students from Romulus
High School were inducted as new mem-
bers of theNational Honor Society in a cer-
emony April 16 in the high school auditori-
um. Members were selected for meeting
high standards of scholarship, service,
leadership and character.
Students inductedwere: Rayshon Akins,
Ke-Airra Baker, Kaitlyn Burke, Amir
Butler, Kevin Crawford, India Fizer,
Kenneth Gajefski, Nicholas Grantham,
Deanna Hearod, Sunsiray Horton,
Summerlynn Johnson, Zachary Kouba,
Elizabeth Krampitz, Danielle Lloyd,
Miranda Moffat, Alexis Paige, Kayla Pool,
Meshel Rodgers, Jordan Totty, Chase
Vondrak, Brooke Waldon, Sara Watts and
JaylaWilliams.
"We are very proud to recognize these
outstanding members of our student body.
National Honor Society members are
expected to continue their exemplary con-
tributions to the school and community,"
said Kathy Abdo, chapter advisor. The
Romulus High chapter of the National
Honor Society includes 60 members. This
chapter is considered an exemplary, dedi-
cated group of individuals, Abdo said.
The chapter also recognizes the top stu-
dents in eighth grade from the middle
school. This honor is given each year to
encourage these students to continue their
academic achievements.
The National Honor Society ranks as
one of the oldest and most prestigious
national organizations for high school stu-
dents. Chapters exist in more than 15,000
high schools and, since 1921millions of stu-
dents have been selected formembership.
Fifteen residents have filed petitions for
election to the Romulus City Council, neces-
sitating a primary electionAug. 6.
Four local residents have filed petitions
for election to the office of mayor in the city.
They are current Councilman LeRoy D.
Burcroff andCouncilwomanEvaWebb along
withCharlesMiller andCraigA. Plank.
Incumbent Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg will
be opposedbyUcal P. Finley.
Filing petitions for the office of City
Treasurer were incumbent Stacy Paige and
KathleenLindroth.
The 15 candidates seeking election to the
city council include incumbents John
Barden, Linda R. Choate, Harry Crout and
WilliamJ.Wadsworth.
TheGeneral Electionwill beNov. 5.
Lambert's top priorities has been economic
renewal for the city, he said. Business and
industry continue to locate in Romulus, rang-
ing from new fast food restaurants, like Taco
Bell, to large firms such as Lee Steel and
Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) that will pro-
videhundreds of jobs to the community.
Lambert said his administration has faced
many challenges head on and that he is proud
of the fact that the city has had a balanced
budget in each of his 12 years as mayor and,
has a modest surplus in the current fiscal
year while some communities struggle to
avoid financial ruin - all while keeping the tax
levy one of the lowest inMichigan.
Programs such as “Operation Fresh Look”
saw the demolition of more than 350 unsafe,
unsound and abandoned structures through-
out the city.
New-and-improved city facilities also
mark Lambert's tenure in office, and his
dream of a state-of-the-art athletic center
came truewith the design and construction of
theRomulus AthleticCenter, considered to be
the premier facility in the State of Michigan.
Another dream was the new Romulus Senior
Center which was created to serve the city's
older residents. He said the building will be
paid off in 2014, using federal Community
Development BlockGrant funding.
Lambert said continued road improve-
ments (including Goddard Road in the down-
town area), upgrades in the sanitary sewer
system and new sidewalks along major road-
way (such as Wayne Road) are in the works as
the leadership of the Department of Public
Works seeks and secures federal aid and cre-
ates partnerships to make the infrastructure
advancements.
Lambert said he is proud that his adminis-
trative team instituted long-time fiscal plan-
ning, prudent management and crucial deci-
sion making on a daily basis. He said it is
mandatory to have the right administration in
place to findways to stretch taxpayers' dollars
make tough decisions and keep Romulus
moving forward.
“While I am proud of our achievements, I
have been fortunate to work with some out-
standing individuals on a daily basis,” Mayor
Lambert said. “I have been blessed by the
support of Romulus voters since day one and
I can't thank them enough for providing me
the honor to guide our wonderful city. I'll still
be around and remain active in the communi-
ty I love. I will always feel that Romulus is a
great place to live, work and raise a family.”
Lambert is married to Diane Banks
Lambert, whose family also has a long and
rich history of public service in Romulus.
They have seven children and the proud
grandparents of eight.
Lambert also urged residents to research
the candidates on the upcoming ballots and
then exercise their vote, calling the election
“important to our city's future.”
After a brief hiatus, the Belleville
Area Council for the Arts Senior Art
Scholarship Program returned for 2013.
Though there were a few notable
changes, the basic premise of the pro-
gram remained unchanged. All mem-
bers of the Belleville High School Class
of 2013, as well as residents of the tri-
community area who are home-
schooled equivalents of the Class of
2013, were eligible to apply for this
year's award.
The winner of the 2013 Senior Art
Scholarship is Asia Dobbins, a senior at
Belleville High School. She plans to use
her award to further her education at
Lawrence Technological University.
Dobbins was presented her award dur-
ing the Belleville High School Senior
Awards Night by Arts Council President
Steve Jones and Board Member
AngelicaRenaud.
Applications for the Class of 2014
Senior Art Scholarship Program will be
available at the beginning of the 2013-
2014 school year.
Kyle Brown
Special Writer
Romulus students join
National Honor Society
Twenty three Romulus High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society
last month.
Mayor
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Arts council names winner