The Beatles tribute band Toppermost
opens the Sounds of Downtown concert
series at 7 p.m. tomorrow, June 22, at
RomulusHistorical Park, 11147Hunt St.
The concert is one of seven free
music performances scheduled on
Friday nights throughout the summer.
All shows are family-oriented.
Organizers say that vendors will be
present to offer food and beverages,
although lawn chairs, blankets, picnic
baskets, coolers and yard games are
encouraged.
“This is a fun, affordable night for
people who enjoy great music and don't
want to travel far to hear it,” saidMerrie
Druyor, director of the Romulus
Downtown Development Authority
(DDA). “Sounds of Downtown has been
around for almost a decade. People tell
us they look forward to hearing live
music in the park.”
The concerts are sponsored by the
DDA, theRomulus Arts Council, the City
of Romulus, music agent Magic
Productions, the Rotary Club of
Romulus, the Greater Romulus
Chamber of Commerce and Public
Service Credit Union and are free to
attend.
Toppermost has been “the most
booked tribute act in Michigan” for the
last six years, according to Magic
Productions.
The four performers who make up
the group authentically performBeatles
songs from the early to later periods
with lots of energy.
The band features Ron Lockhart,
who plays George Harrison and assem-
bled the group; Tom Diab, who is con-
sidered the “best Paul McCartney in the
country” and is the “business brains” of
the group; Ray Steinberg, who enjoys
playing the drums as Ringo Starr; and
Tony Iadipaulo, who is considered the
“best JohnLennon in the country.”
The variety of the musical acts is
impressive. Other scheduled concerts
during Sounds of Downtown this sum-
mer include:
•
July 13
- Scott Martin Band ('90s
music andmore)
•
July 27
- Infinity &Beyond (Journey
tribute band)
•
Aug. 3
- SRO/R&R Never Forgets
(BobSeger tribute band)
•
Aug. 10
-MopOpera (classic rock)
•
Aug. 17
- D'Tour (soul and funk)
•
Aug. 24
- Rustbelt Revival (awe-
some variety)
“Some of the bands have been here
before; some will make their first
appearance at Sounds of Downtown,”
Druyor said.
“Some have been with us several
times. People enjoy them and they are
crowd pleasers. Our music agent Magic
Productions helps get a lot of bands that
maybe we had not known about. That
keeps it fresh andnew.”
Concerts will take place rain or shine
except in the case of lightning. The area
is sprayed for pest control to provide a
comfortable environment.
For more information, call the
Romulus DDA at (734) 955-4531 between
8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Learn more
about theme nights and other
Downtown Romulus activities on the
Facebook page
/
DowntownRomulus.
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OMULUS
Fireworks display planned
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 4, 2018
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:
Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams.
Absent:
John Barden.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg. Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to accept the agenda as corrected.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-187 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on May 29, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-188 2B.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on May 29, 2018 – open study session – Romulus Ordinance Section 36-357, titled
“Notification of Carrying a Concealed Weapon” and Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information
Systems (CLEMIS).
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner:
Mr. Richard Bohl, Architect, Special Land Use Request for SLU-2018-002 Highway Maintenance
& Construction for a contractor’s yard located at 12101 Wahrman, presented the request to City Council.
18-189 3A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the Special Land Use request for SLU-2018-002 for Highway Maintenance &
Construction conditioned upon review and approval of the revised site plan by the ARC Committee.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
– Williams.
Motion Carried
.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Webb
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
18-190 5A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into the Authority to Represent Agreement, the Professional Services Agreement and to
adopt a resolution declaring that the unlawful distribution of prescription controlled substances has created a pub-
lic nuisance and a serious public health and safety crisis for the citizens of the City of Romulus.
Discussion: Councilwoman Williams asked if there will be a fee for this service- Answer; no recovery, no fees.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-191 5B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into the Professional Services Agreements for ongoing and as needed planning, zoning,
landscape and architecture, development advisory and urban design consultants. Contracts assigned to the City
of Romulus include Kathleen Duffy from SmithGroupJJR and Carmine Avantini from CIB Planning, Inc.
Discussion: Councilwoman Abdo and Councilwoman Williams asked if this is a new company – yes.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-192 5C.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
and clerk to enter into contract modification No. 4 for the Vining and Ecorse Road Construction
Project with Dan’s Excavating in the amount of
-
$2,371.17 making the new project total $9,372,145.20.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-193 5D.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and authorize ITB
17/18-20 change order #1 for Junction Subdivision Crack Sealing to extend to additional locations, Goddard
Road, Grant Road, and Wickham Road with competitive pricing provided by Carr’s Outdoor Service in the
amount of $12,100.00.
Discussion: Councilwoman Webb asked if there should be a new contract, answer no – just extending
the pricing to another area.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth.
Nays
– Webb, Williams.
Motion Carried
.
18-194 5E.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
17/18-24 to the second lowest bidder, ABS Storage Products, for the needed up-fitting for two (2) 2018 Ford
Police Interceptors in the amount of $16,634.00 for the City of Romulus Department of Public Works.
Discussion: Councilwoman Webb asked if these were the same motorcycles Council voted on a month ago,
Captain Monte replied no.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-195 5F.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 17/18-
42 to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Motor City Harley Davidson, for the needed upfitting for the
2018 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, in the amount of $12,427.00 for the Romulus Police Department Traffic
Division.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-196 5G (1).
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award Bid
ITB 17/18-44 to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, TSP Services Inc., for both the base work
and the additional optional work requested in the bid for a total of $45,832.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-197 5G (2).
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and authorize a 10 per-
cent contingency to allow for up to an additional $4,583.20 in change orders to be paid to TSP Services, Inc. for
any additional unforeseen work discovered during the performance of the contracted work.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
18-198 5H.
Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and extend RFP 15/16-08
and allow the mayor and clerk to enter into a contract with American Fireworks Company in the amount of
$12,500 or greater pending sponsorship received for the 2018 Romulus Community Fireworks display.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-199 5I (1).
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolu-
tion in support of the application with the State of Michigan for the 2018 fireworks event.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
18-200 5I (2).
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee
permit for the 2018 Romulus fireworks on city property south of Ecorse Road, no-fee permits for two food trail-
ers and one glow product tent on the school property, and approval of the closure of Ozga between Tyler and
Wick between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. to expedite the flow of traffic when the fireworks are complete.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-201 5J.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 17/18-32 to increase the RAC Building Operating Costs transfer from TIFA to the RAC Budget for
FY 17/18 to cover costs associated with the RAC.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO
.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BUDGET
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Expenditures
297-728-935.001 RAC-Bldg. Operating Costs
300,000
61,120
361,120
Fund Balance
297-000-390.000 Fund Balance
122,565
(61,120)
61,445
Romulus Athletic Center
Revenues
208-000-587.000 Bldg. Operating Costs-TIFA 300,000
61,120
361,120
Expenditures:
208-751-970.000 Capital Outlay
35,000
61,120
96,120
To increase the RAC Building Operating Costs transfer from TIFA to the RAC Budget for FY 17/18 to cover
costs associated with the RAC.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
1
8-202 5K (1).
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and approve the
appointment of Donald Morris to fill the vacated term of William Crova for the Health Care Plan and Trust
Committee.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
1
8-203 5K (2).
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to recognize William Crova for his service on the
City of Romulus Health Care Plan and Trust Committee.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
18-204 6
A
1
. Moved by
Webb
, seconded by
Roscoe
to approve second reading, final adoption of an amendment
to Romulus Ordinance 36-357, Notification of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. This ordinance was introduced at
the Council meeting of May 29, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, gave a reminder that a study session (open meeting) will be held on Monday, June
11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the City Quarterly Investment Report.
*7. Public Comment:
Don Mongrain, from the Democratic Club, thanked Mayor Burcroff for paying for the hall to provide a forum
for the nine candidates running for the congressional seat vacated by John Conyers. Coleman A. Young II, intro-
duced himself as one of the nine candidates running for the congressional seat. A resident spoke about an article
he read on lead levels. A resident commented that it was good to see so many people at the special open meet-
ing earlier this evening regarding a public safety millage proposal. Amy Benchich, Chairperson of the Michigan
Democratic Disability Caucus announced an awards dinner fundraiser will be held June 16. 2018 from 6-9 p.m.
at the UAW Hall in Dearborn, MI. - tickets are
$30 *
with all proceeds to go for the rental of wheelchairs and
ADA compliant vans. Reverend Talley commented that the workers are doing a great job on the Ecorse Road
construction. A resident asked about the future of businesses in the City of Romulus.
8. Unfinished Business:
Councilwoman Williams commented that the City’s Master Plan needs to be re-directed. Councilman Wadsworth
asked Mayor Burcroff if there is any interest being shown to open a grocery store downtown and the reply was
yes.
9. New Business: None.
10. Communication:
Councilwoman Williams asked about the fire truck that was included in the CDBG report. Deputy Fire Chief,
Kevin Krause, explained that the City is waiting for approval from Wayne County before the City can proceed
with the purchase of the fire truck.
11.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
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 June 4, 2018.
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CITY OF ROMULUS
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-005
ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 36-357, ROMULUS CODE OF ORDINANCE-NOTIFI-
CATON OF CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON
THE CITY OF ROMULUS, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS:
Sec. 36-357. - Notification of carrying a concealed weapon.
(a) An individual who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol or a portable device that uses elec-
tro-muscular disruption technology shall have his license to carry that pistol in his possession
at all times he is carrying a concealed pistol or a portable device that uses electro-muscular
disruption technology.
(b) An individual who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol or a portable device that uses elec-
tro-muscular disruption technology shall show both of the following to a peace officer upon
request by that peace officer:
(1) His license to carry a concealed pistol.
(2) His driver's license or Michigan personal identification card.
(c) An individual licensed to carry a concealed pistol or a portable device that uses eletro-mus-
cular disruption technology in an automobile shall keep such devices in the trunk, of the vehi-
cle or if there is no trunk, in a locked container in the rear of the vehicle when owner or occu-
pants leave the vehicle with the pistol or electro-muscular disruption device in the vehicle
they shall lock such vehicle.
(d) An individual licensed to carry a concealed pistol and who is carrying a concealed pistol or a
portable device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology who is stopped by a peace
officer shall disclose to the peace officer that he is carrying a pistol or a portable device that
uses electro-muscular disruption technology concealed upon his person or in his vehicle.
(e) An individual who violates subsections (a or c) of this section is responsible for a civil infrac-
tion and may be fined not more than $100.00.
(f) An individual who violates subsection (b) of this section is responsible for a civil infraction
and may be fined as follows:
(1) For a first offense, by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by the individual's license to carry
a concealed pistol being suspended for six months, or both.
(2)
For a second or subsequent offense, by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 and by
the individual's license to carry a concealed pistol being revoked.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this _4th day
of June, 2018. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, CMC, 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 Room in said City on the
4th day of __June 2018. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg. CMC, City Clerk
I further certify that the foregoing was published in Romulus Eagle, a newspaper of general circula-
tion in the City of Romulus, on the _21st day of June , 2018.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said petition
shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of the
registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was elect-
ed. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council shall
immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced:
05-29-2018
2nd Reading:
06-04-2018
Published:
06-21-2018
Effective:
06-21-2018
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of putting the issue before voters, includ-
ing from the Greater Romulus Chamber
of Commerce board. Several residents,
some of themmembers of the police and
fire department, also spoke in favor of
putting the issue before voters.
Margaret Leduc, a former employee
who has lived in the city for 46 years, said
a lot of progress has beenmade since she
moved in. She supported the ballot
measure
“I have seen this city become very cre-
ative with their money,” she said. “I have
seen themdo things that I don't think the
residents really recognize. We had feder-
al grants to do the fire department, city
hall, the library. Mr. Wadsworth worked
real hard to get donations to supplement
the animal shelter. We have been very,
very, very creative.
“We are looking at something that I'm
sure a lot of people don't want,” she
added. “I honestly don't want my taxes to
go up, but I really have to look at what we
need for a city.”
Romulus Mayor Leroy Burcroff said
the need for additional revenue was not
because the city was making bad spend-
ing decisions.
Since 2013-2014, the city has spent less
money than it has allocated through its
annual budget each year. The city simply
needsmore revenue, he explained.
“We can't solve the revenue problem.
The residents can help us with this piece
of it and dedicate that funding for police
and fire,” he said, adding that many
other communities in Wayne County
have a dedicated police and fire millage.
“We're not in this boat because we made
bad decisions. (Council) made good deci-
sions, our teamhasmade gooddecisions;
we have a revenue problem. We need the
residents to help us fix it, to commit
more to public safety. We need the resi-
dents to have a say in this.”
The issuewill be on the ballotNov. 6.
The annual fireworks celebration in
Romulus will begin at dusk on Thursday,
June 28.
Fireworks may be viewed from
Romulus Middle School and Wick
Elementary School. The event is spon-
sored by the City of Romulus and the
RomulusRotaryClub.
Elmer Johnson Park will also be open.
Visitors should bring lawn chairs to watch
the celebration. There will be food ven-
dors at several sites.
Vote
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