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ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 009
CITY OF ROMULUS
APPENDIX A - ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.236
An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Romulus by conditionally rezoning
certain property from RC, Regional Center to M-1, Light Industrial District.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
SHORT TITLE: This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Amended Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 1:
To conditionally rezone 84.7 acres including portions of Parcel #80-038-99-
0001-000, #80-038-99-0002-701, and #80-038-99-0004-703 from RC, Regional
Center District to M-1, Light Industrial District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Land situated in the City of Romulus, County of Wayne, and State of Michigan, described as:
Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 3 South, Range 9 East, City of Romulus, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 10, as record-
ed in Liber 28647, Page 723, Wayne County Records; thence along the West line of Section 10, as
monumented, N01°10'07"W, 75.00 feet; thence N88°58'01"E, 75.00 feet to the easterly line of
Proposed Vining Road as set forth in a Deed recorded in Liber 33974, page 806; thence along said
easterly line N01°10'07"W, 856.03 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence continuing along said easterly line N01°10'07"W, 1400.63 feet;
thence N88°20'43"E, 175.00 feet;
thence N01°10'07"W, 240.00 feet to the south line of Ecorse Road (120' wide);
thence along said south line, N88°20'43"E, 2368.39 feet (recorded as N88°20'51"E, 2368.41 feet) to
the North-South 1/4 line of Section 10;
thence along said North-South 1/4 line S00°35'49"E, 1873.44 feet to the approximate centerline of
the North Branch of the Ecorse Creek Drain;
thence along said approximate centerline of Ecorse Creek the following ten (10) courses;
1.
N58°00'53"W, 389.03 feet;
2.
N69°23'32"W, 414.53 feet;
3.
N75°13'29"W, 593.14 feet;
4.
S81°28'27"W, 175.99 feet;
5.
N78°39'54"W, 26.59 feet;
6.
N42°02'22"W, 141.86 feet;
7.
N81°06'16"W, 36.03 feet;
8.
S76°51'05"W, 214.75 feet;
9.
S64°00'18"W, 407.82 feet;
10.
S52°12'18"W, 334.10 feet;
thence S88°49'53"W, 66.50 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111
Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
ADOPTED, APPROVEDAND PASSED
by the City Council at the City of Romulus this 22nd day
of May, 2017.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City Council of
the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Chambers in said City on
the 22nd day of May, 2017.
Introduced:
May 8, 2017
Adopted:
May 22, 2017
Published:
June 15, 2017
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May 22, 2017
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, Harry Crout, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Excused:
Linda Choate, Sylvia Makowski.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Barbara Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the agenda as amended.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-141 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on May 8, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner:
17-142 3A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to table the request from Michael Link, 12072 Schultz
St. for a block party on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. until petitioner provides sig-
natures from neighbors showing their approval for the block party.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Councilman Wadsworth announced that the Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser for the Animal Shelter raised $3,602 and
he thanked everyone who contributed to the event. Councilwoman Abdo introduced Andrianna Barden, the new
college advisor at Romulus High School.
17-143 4A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Gerald Keith
Whitehill.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-144 4B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Kenneth Choate.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Crout
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff asked for a moment of silence in memory of Ken Choate. Dennis Davidson announced a list of
upcoming City events.
17-145 5A1.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a resolution recognizing the many accom-
plishments of Vera F. Gibson during her lifetime of teaching in Romulus Community Schools.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-146 5A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and extend Bid 04/05-26
for the Merriman Road 2017 Maintenance Season through WH Canon in the amount of $45,500 for one year.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-147 5B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
for the implementation of a new Romulus Fire Department Cadet Program as outlined in the Cadet Booklet and
proposed resolution. Discussion: A representative from Schoolcraft College spoke about the Fire Cadet Program.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-148 5C.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration to introduce Budget
Amendment 16/17-25 to increase the revenues and the corresponding administrative fees for AccuMed cost
recovery services.
FUND/DEPT. CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Revenues
101-336-679.000 Fire Dept Cost Recovery 150,000 7,500 157,500
Expenditures
101-336-818.000 Fire Dept. Contractual Services 22,830 7,500 30,330
To increase the revenues and the corresponding administrative fees for AccuMed cost recovery services. This
Budget Amendment has no effect on fund balance.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
Deputy Clerk, Barbara Fitzgerald, announced that the free city-wide yard sale rain dates have been approved for
June 1 st through June 4 th .
17-149 6A1.
Moved by
Wadsworth
seconded by
Abdo
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 16/17-24, State Forfeiture Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of May 8, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-150 6A2.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to schedule a special meeting (study session) for June 12,
2017 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss DUWAAmendment to Finance Levy. The meeting will be held in the Romulus City
Hall Council Chambers.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-151 6A3.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve the second reading and approval of the
rezoning, (zoning map amendment), special land use, and the conditional rezoning agreement as attached for 84.7
acres of property, legally described as set forth in the conditional rezoning agreement, which includes portions
of Parcels 80-038-99-0001-000, 80-038-99-0002-701, 80-038-99-0004-703 from RC, Regional Center to M-1,
Light Industrial with administrative review and approval of the final site plan. (Introduced at the Council meet-
ing of May 8, 2017).
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-152 6A4.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the 2017-18 amended City of Romulus Fee
Schedule to be effective July 1, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-153 6A5.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve first reading of an ordinance to repeal Chapter
60, Taxicab, Transportation Network Co. and Vehicles for Hire, of the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-154 6A6.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Crout
to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter
46, Peddlers and Solicitors, Article IV, Divisions 1 and 2, Sections 46-178 of the Romulus Code of Ordinances.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-155 6A7.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve first reading of an ordinance to amend
Chapter 30, Licensing, of the Romulus Code of Ordinances.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, presented the City of Romulus Quarterly Investments Report.
7. Public Comment:
Jan Lemmon, Chairperson, Cemetery Board of Trustees, spoke about the Romulus Memorial Cemetery. Gina
Steward, Editor of the Telegram Newspaper, spoke about the NAACP.
8. Unfinished Business: None
9. New Business: None
10. Communication:
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden gave a reminder that the Romulus Historical Society is hosting their annual Flea Market
on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. – any questions, contact Kathy Morse at 734-941-6361.
17-156 11.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Crout
to pay Warrant 17-10 in the amount of $1,045,546.16.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
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 May 22, 2017.
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Deandre Merkie Simmons, 42, of
Inkster is facing multiple charges in a
traffic accident that claimed the life of a
73-year-old South Lyon man and injured
two others.
According to reports from the office of
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy,
Simmons was intoxicated and drove his
pick up truck on the wrong side of West
Canfield Street mowing down the three
pedestrians. The incident took place at
about 5:15 p.m. June 8, striking the pedes-
trians who were viewing a Tesla car
exhibit near the Shinola store in down-
townDetroit.
A 65-year-old Milford woman and a 65-
year-oldMilfordmanwere also injured in
the incident that took the life of the 73-
year-old. All three victims were taken to a
local hospital for treatment of their
injuries.
The 73-year-old man died from his
injuries while the 65-year-old woman
remained hospitalized and under treat-
ment at press time. The 65-year-old was
treated and released fromthe hospital.
According to police, alcohol is suspect-
ed to have been involved in the incident
andSimmonswas driving on a suspended
driver's license.
Simmons has been charged with: driv-
ing with license suspended causing
death; reckless driving causing death;
operating under the influence causing
death; driving while license suspended
causing serious injury; reckless driving
causing serious impairment and operat-
ing while intoxicated causing serious
injury.
Simmons was arraigned Monday in
34th District Court in Romulus by video.
He was issued a $100,000 cash bond with
a requirement for an alcohol tether
shouldhe be released.
A 47-year-old Romulus man is facing
felony charges in connection with an
attack on a woman jogging in Oakwood
MetroPark inHuronTownship.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy
has charged Darien Noel Pickling with
one count each of kidnapping; robbery
not armed; assault with intent to commit
criminal sexual conduct and assault with
intent to commit great bodily harm.
According to reports from the prosecu-
tor's office, Pickling was charged after a
26-year-old Rockwood woman jogging in
the park at about 3:05 p.m. June 6 noticed
a man riding a bicycle toward her in an
area of the park with heavy shade trees.
She told police she turned to run in the
opposite direction, but the assailant
caught up with her, punched her in the
face several times and attempted to
remove her clothing. The complainant
told officers she fought the man and he
ran fromthe area, taking her cell phone.
She told police that she ran from the
scene in the opposite direction taken by
her assailant and arrived at a nearby
home where a woman allowed her to
enter and use the phone. She called the
Huron Township Police Department and
reported the incident.
Pickling was arrested by Metro Park
officers the same day and had the
woman's cell phone inhis possession.
Pickling, the father of five with a sixth
child on the way, was arraigned June 8 at
the 34th District Court in Romulus before
Judge Brian Oakley who ordered a
$100,000 cash/surety bond.
Honored visitor
Students at Barth Elementary received a recent visit and were honored by the
Dean of Congress John Conyers. Conyers presented the students with congres-
sional certificates of achievement for their participation in the Investwrite Stock
Market Game. Conyers told the students, "Education is a ticket to success, and it
is impressive that you are already thinking at a high school level". Conyers spent
time taking questions and discussing current political and educational issues with
the students. The Congressman's District Director Yolanda Lipsey, who is a
Romulus High School graduate, was also oh hand and invited the students on a
future tour of the Federal Building in downtown Detroit.
