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Strawberry There is a shuttle available to take visitors is set for 9 a.m. this year on Sunday, June
16 at Victory Park and will continue until 3

FROM PAGE 1 between the various venues of the festival p.m.
There is a pre-registration event from
which attracts more than 100,000 visitors 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Belleville Faith
those 19 and older, and $30 for those 18 Assembly Church, 894 East Huron River
and younger. For kids 10 and younger, during the weekend. Dr., in Belleville.
there's a free “fun run” that begins 15 min- The festival includes tours of the one of
utes before the start of the 5K. All children the famous Martha-Mary Chapels at
are invited to compete. The youngsters beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 at freshly-made glazed strawberry pies (with Belleville Presbyterian Church available
will be running down the block and back, Belleville High School when one of four more than 3 pounds of fresh berries from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday and
and will receive a medal for their efforts. contestants will be selected for the honor. hulled that morning), homemade short- Sunday.
This year's Strawberry Festival Parade There is no shortage of arts and crafts cakes with heaps of berries and whipped There is a shuttle available to take visi-
will take place on Saturday, June 15. throughout the three festival locations. cream, sundaes-strawberry and hot fudge, tors between the various venues of the fes-
The parade will officially kick off at 11 Craftspeople and artisans from all over strawberry tarts and cheesecakes, straw- tival which attracts more than 100,000 visi-
a.m. As in recent years, the line up for the the state of Michigan, and surrounding berry bread and muffins, homemade jam tors during the weekend.
parade will once again be a first come, areas, have their merchandise displayed (sugar-free available) and the famous A complete guide to the Belleville
first serve line-up. The newly-crowned all weekend. strawberry smoothies. National Strawberry Festival events is
Strawberry Queen will appear in the Trinity Episcopal Church serves every- The 19th Annual Cinnamon's Car Show included in this edition of The Eagle.
parade following special ceremonies thing strawberry and lots more including

CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-004
AN ORDINANCE TO RESTATE THE CITY OF ROMULUS CONTROLLED SUB-
STANCES ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR MEDICAL AND
RECREATIONAL MARIHUANA AND TO OPT-OUT OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISH-
MENTS.
THIS IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
THIS IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE - A COMPLETE COPY IS ON FILE
WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING OR COPYING
AT 11111 WAYNE RD, ROMULUS, MI.
DIVISION 4. - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Subdivision I. - Generally
Sec. 36-269. - Possession or use of marihuana.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess marihuana except as
permitted by the provisions of Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MCL 333.26421 et seq.) And
the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act as may be amended.
(b) Cultivation of marihuana by a qualifying patient as defined in MCL 333.26423 and by individu-
als 21 year of age and older under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act shall
be permitted only in RE, R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-M or HRM zoning districts in single-family
detached dwellings which are owned or rented and occupied by the qualifying patient or recre-
ational user for their residential use.
(c) Cultivation of marihuana by a primary caregiver as defined in MCL 333.26423 shall be permit-
ted only in RE, R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-M or HRM zoning districts in single-family detached
Beaumont facility moves to Belleville dwellings which are owned or rented and occupied by such persons for their residential use or
his/her qualifying patients, residential use, to whom they are connected through registration with
the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Belleville residents will be getting a local facilities and to fill and ship mail- (d) No changes.
new neighbor this summer, one with a order pharmacy items. (e) It shall be unlawful for any person, facility, or business located in the City of Romulus to oper-
ate any marihuana establishment as permitted in section 6.1 of the Michigan Regulation and
large footprint. The move from Warren is expected to Taxation of Marihuana Act as the City hereby completely prohibits such establishments from
Beaumont Health has leased a take place this summer, according to a locating within the boundaries of the City.
124,564-square-foot industrial building statement from Carolyn Wilson, (f) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess marihuana except as authorized by the pro-
on Ecorse Road between Detroit Beaumont Health chief operating offi- visions of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (as may be amended et seq.) and the Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (as may be amended).
Metropolitan Airport and Willow Run cer. Sec. 36-291. - Possession.
Airport in Belleville which will be used The building was previously used by It is unlawful for any person to use or to possess with intent to use, marihuana accessories or drug
to store medical supplies distributed to General Electric. paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, pro-
duce, processes, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale
or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance except as specifically permit-
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ted in the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act or the Michigan Medical
May 28, 2019 Marihuana Act.
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 Sec. 36-292. - Manufacture, delivery or sale.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. (a) It is unlawful for any reason to deliver, sell, possess with intent to deliver or sell, or manufacture
Pledge of Allegiance with intent to deliver or sell, marihuana accessories or drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams. be used to plant, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain,
Excused: Tina Talley. conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance
Administrative Officials in Attendance: except as specifically permitted in the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act or
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk (b) Before a person is arrested for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, the city attorney shall
1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously. notify the person in writing, not less than two business days before the person is to be arrested,
19-148 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the that the person is in possession of specific, defined material that has been determined by the city
Romulus City Council held on May 13, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously. attorney to be marihuana accessories or drug paraphernalia. The notice also shall request that the
19-149 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council, Closed Session, Pending Litigation; and Open Session, City Controlled Substance Ordinance. Roll person refrain from selling or offering for sale the material and shall state that if the person com-
Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried. plies with the notice, no arrest will be made for a violation of subsection (a) of this section.
3. Petitioner Sec. 36-295. - Civil forfeiture.
19-150 3A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to grant a no-fee permit to James Kirby, Assistant Pastor, Any marihuana accessories or drug paraphernalia used, sold, possessed with intent to use or sell, or
Living Rock Church, 33200 Ecorse Road, for a prayer walk to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019starting at 11:00 manufactured with intent to sell in violation of this subdivision shall be seized and forfeited to
a.m. at the city hall parking lot. The route will be: westbound on Goddard Rd. to Olive St., south on Olive to the city.
Bibbins, east on Bibbins to Wayne Rd. and Wayne Rd. north back to city hall. Motion Carried Unanimously. Sec. 36-296. - Penalties
4. Chairperson’s Report A person who commits any of the following acts, and is not otherwise authorized by the Act to con-
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously. duct such activities may be punished only as provided in this section.
5. Mayor’s Report
Chief of Staff, Julie Wojtylko, presented Mayor Burcroff’s report. Ms. Wojtylko spoke about the Memorial Day (a) Except for a person who engaged in conduct described in sections 4(1)(a), 4(1)(b), 4(1) (c),
ceremony; and, the ribbon cutting at Fire Station 2. The fire station will open on May 29, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. The 4(1)(d), 4(1)(g), or 4(1)(h) of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act
4 th annual Prayer Breakfast will be held on June 11, 2019 with proceeds going to the Romulus Drug Task Force. ("MRTMA"), a person who possesses not more than the amount of marihuana allowed by sec-
19-151 5A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor and tion 5 of the MRTMA, cultivates not more than the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5
clerk to enter into agreements with Van Buren Township to provide water service to 39591 Price Street, of the MRTMA, delivers without receiving any remuneration to a person who is at least 21 years
with acknowledgment from Van Buren Township that they will become a City of Romulus water services cus- of age not more than the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the MRTMA, or possess-
tomer. Motion Carried Unanimously. es with intent to deliver not more than the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the
19-152 5B. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration to waive the bidding MRTMA, is responsible for a civil infraction and may be punished by a fine of not more than
for the needed addition of the revised storm water management for the South Parking Lot to the contract with $100 and forfeiture of the marihuana.
Blue Ribbon Contracting in the amount of $102,153 and for the addition of pews to the mill work contracted with
Nelson Mill in the amount of $44,388. Motion Carried Unanimously. (b) Except for a person who engaged in conduct described in section 4 of the MRTMA, a person who
19-153 5C (1). Moved by Webb, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee possesses not more than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the MRTMA,
permit for the use of Elmer Johnson’s Park on June 8, 2019, for the “Bark for Life” event. Motion Carried cultivates not more than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the MRTMA,
Unanimously. delivers without receiving any remuneration to a person who is at least 21 years of age not more
19-154 5C (2). Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the MRTMA, or possesses with
permit for the Romulus Community Baptist Church to utilize Colorado Street from Fourth Street to the end of intent to deliver not more than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the
their property for the Pastor’s 25 th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Motion Carried MRTMA:
Unanimously. (1) for a first violation, is responsible for a civil infraction and may be punished by a fine
19-155 5D (1). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Williams to concur with the administration and approve the reap- of not more than $500 and forfeiture of the marihuana;
pointments of William Wadsworth, Diane Poet, Sandy Tenney, and Arnett Chisholm to the Recreation
Commission with terms to expire on December 31, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Webb, (2) for a second violation, is responsible for a civil infraction and may be punished by a
Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Wadsworth. Motion Carried. fine of not more than $500 and forfeiture of the marihuana;
19-156 5D (2). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and approve the (3) for a third or subsequent violation, is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by
appointments of Ruby Paisley, Paris McCarthy and Romulus High School Representative, Brett Sherwood, to the a fine of not more than $500 and forfeiture of the marihuana.
Recreation Commission with terms to expire on December 31, 2022. (c) Except for a person who engaged in conduct described by section 4(1)(a), 4(1)(d), or
Motion Carried Unanimously. 4 (1)(g) of the MRTMA, a person under 21 years of age who possesses not more than 2.5
19-157 5E. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and introduce Budget ounces of marihuana or who cultivates not more than 12 marihuana plants:
Amendment 18/19-26 to recognize additional forfeitures received and increase budgets for operations and unan- (1) for a first violation, is responsible for a civil infraction and may be punished as follows:
ticipated vehicle maintenance costs through June 30, 2019. Discussion: Councilwoman Williams asked Captain (a) if the person is less than 18 years of age, by a fine of not more than $100 or community serv-
Monte to explain the amounts of the budget amendment.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED ice, forfeiture of the marihuana, and completion of 4 hours of drug education or counseling;
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET or
Narcotic Forfeitures-State (b) if the person is at least 18 years of age, by a fine of not more than $100 and forfeiture of the
Expense marihuana.
268-301-943.000 Vehicle Maintenance-MV 60,000 50,000 110,000 (2) for a second violation, is responsible for a civil infraction and may be punished as
Revenue Follows:
268-301-656.100 State Narcotics Forfeits 50,000 50,000 100,000 (a) if the person is less than 18 years of age, by a fine of not more than $500 or community
To recognize additional forfeitures received and increase budgets for operations and unanticipated vehicle main- service, forfeiture of the marihuana, and completion of 8 hours of drug education or counsel-
tenance costs through June 30, 2019. Note: This has no effect on fund balance. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, ing; or
Barden, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
Clerk’s Report (b) if the person is at least 18 years of age, by a fine of not more than $500 and forfeiture of the
19-158 6A1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading/final adoption of an amendment marihuana.
to the City Controlled Substance Ordinance, which was introduced at the Council meeting of May 13, 2019. Roll (d) Except for a person who engaged in conduct described in section 4 of the MRTMA, a person
Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried. who possesses more than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the
19-159 6A2. Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget MRTMA, cultivates more than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the
Amendment 18/19-25, Merriman Road Special Assessment District which was introduced at the Council meet- MRTMA, or delivers without receiving any remuneration to a person who is at least 21 years
ing of May 13, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously. of age more than twice the amount of marihuana allowed by section 5 of the MRTMA, shall
19-160 6A3. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to schedule a study session with the Cemetery Board of be responsible for a misdemeanor, but shall not be subject to imprisonment unless the viola-
Trustees on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to the Romulus Memorial Cemetery tion was habitual, willful, and for a commercial purpose or the violation involved violence.
Rules and Regulations. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report (e) All other violations of this Chapter 36 shall be a misdemeanor offense subject to a fine of
7. Public Comment not more than $500 and forfeiture of the marihuana or paraphernalia.
A resident asked if Romulus has any half-way houses for sex offenders. (No, sex offenders register with the State ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this 28th
of Michigan.) A resident commented about houses being flooded on Ecorse Road. day of May, 2019.
A resident spoke about the “Bark for Life” event which will be held on June 8, 2019. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City Council
8. Unfinished Business of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Room in said City on
9. New Business the 28th day of May, 2019.
Councilwoman Abdo said the building at Hannan and Huron River Drive is a distribution center for Amazon; I further certify that the foregoing was published in The Eagle, a newspaper of general circula-
and, she informed that Amazon is giving back to the community and hiring Romulus residents. Councilwoman tion in the City of Romulus, on the 13th day of June, 2019.
Williams informed that Amazon will be donating equipment to the Romulus Community Schools.
10. Communication ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
Councilwoman Roscoe informed that the Farmer’s Market starts on Wed. June 12, 2019 at the Historical Park Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
and the Sounds of Downtown starts on Friday, June 14, 2019. Councilwoman Abdo announced that the Historical may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
Society will have their annual flea market on Saturday, June 29, 2019, and anyone interested in renting a table at tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
the flea market can contact Cathy Morse at 941-6361. the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was
19-161 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to pay Warrant 19-10 in the amount of $1,405,456.10. Motion elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
Carried Unanimously. shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council Introduced: 05-13-19
meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. Second Reading: 05-28-19
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true Published/Effective: 06-13-19
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