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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 12, 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:
John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Excused:
Kathleen Abdo.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Excused:
Stacy Paige
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Makowski
to accept the agenda as amended.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-175 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on June 12, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Choate, Makowski.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner:
Mr. Tony Antone, from Kojaian Venoy Wick Acquisitions, LLC explained that Kojaian is the sole owner of the
property within the Project Mercury site.
17-176 3A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded
Crout
that the portion of Henry Ruff Road between the Vining
Road right-of-way and Ecorse Road; and, Venoy Road between Smith Road and Ecorse Road are hereby vacat-
ed; and the City Clerk shall within 30 days file a certified copy of this resolution with Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to the State of Michigan Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
3B. No Action Required.
Mark Edwards, Public Relations; Romulus Community Schools, presented information about the
upcoming School Millage Election.
17-177 3C.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Crout
to approve a no-fee permit to Denise Jackson, 6358
Dexter, for a block party on Dexter between Martin and Horace Jackson on July 4, 2017 from 12:00 noon until
12:00 midnight.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-178 3D.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
to approve a no-fee permit to Jan Lemmon,
Chairperson, Cemetery Board of Trustees, for the Historical Park Pavilion on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 9:00
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for a pig-roast fundraiser with proceeds going to the cemetery fund.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-179 3E.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to approve a road closure request from Yolonda Heard,
5946 Dexter, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until midnight. (a section of Dexter).
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Councilman Wadsworth spoke about the professional conduct of the residents at the recent BZA meeting.
17-180 4A.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Choate
to allow the City of Romulus to exempt employees from
the cost-sharing provisions of Public Act 152 for the plan year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Dennis Davidson announced upcoming City events.
17-181 5A.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
16/17-28 for the purchase of the speed radar trailer and a post-mounted radar speed sign for the City of Romulus
Police Department to the only bidder, All Traffic Solutions, in the amount of $15,235.00.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-182 5B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Choate
to concur with the administration and award Bid
ITB16/17-33 for the application of new resinous floor at Romulus Fire Station #4 to Performance Floor Coating
Systems, in the amount of $21,700.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-183 5C1.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
16/17-38 two community development block grant demolitions (HUD Project #16-24-04 demolition) to the low-
est most responsive and responsible bidder, VanAssche Construction, in the combined amount of $32,550.00 for
the demolition (including all testing and inspections required by HUD) and material and labor for sod installa-
tion at 36100 Bibbins.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-184 5C2.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize a con-
tingency bid in the amount of $155/cu.yd., for the remediation, replacement and disposal of any soil as a result
of the Phase II Environmental testing.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-185 5D.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
16/17-42, Demolition List 16-01, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, VanAssche Construction, in
the amount of $22,635.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-186 5E.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize the City
of Romulus to publish a Notice of Intent to issue Bonds for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost to acquire
and construct road improvements, intersection and traffic signal upgrades, including related drainage and utility
improvements in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000. (City Bond Attorney, Patrick McGow, explained the
issuing of bonds process).
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
17-187 6A1.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 16/17-26, General fund – which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 5, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-188 6A2.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve second reading, final adoption of
Budget Amendment 16/17-27, General Fund – which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 5, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-189 6A3.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve first reading of Chapter 8, Buildings and
Building Regulations, Article VII, Property Maintenance, Sections 8-211 (Code Adopted) and 8-212 Reference
in Code.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-190 6A4.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Crout
to approve the City Clerk’s request to accept Dominion
Voting Company’s quote of $13,234.98 for City of Romulus new Election Voting quipment in the amount of
$13,234.98.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
7. Public Comment:
A resident spoke about the upcoming school millage proposals. A resident spoke about the Notice of Intent to
Issue Bonds.
8. Unfinished Business: None.
9. New Business:
17-191 9A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to grant the request from Michael Link and Bob Harper
for no-fee permits for the use of:
Historical Park Pavilion on July 2, July 16, and September 3, 2017; Mary
Ann Banks Park Pavilion on July 9, and September 10, 2017;
The events are called “Fellowship at the Park
Bar-B-Que” and open to the public. Set-up will take place at 3:00 pm; prayer begins at 4:30 pm; music and food
5:00 pm until 9:00 pm; takedown at 9:00 pm.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-192 9B.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Choate
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Jackson Lee.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
10. Communication: None.
17-193 11.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to pay Warrant 17-11 in the amount of $1,112,460.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
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 12, 2017.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/Paramedic
The Charter Township is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Work to be performed includes saving lives & reducing property loss through rescue techniques & fire suppression operations.
Applicants must be certified Michigan Firefighter Level I & II, Hazmat Operations Level certified and must be licensed as a
Paramedic by the State of Michigan. Evidence of licenses & certifications must be presented at the time application is submit-
ted. The application form can be obtained on our website at
Completed applications must be submitted
to the Clerk's Office only at 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth MI 48170. Questions may be directed to 734-354-3228
Additional Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older , U.S. Citizen, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have and
maintain a valid State of Michigan driver's license and must have and maintain a good driving record. Valid Certification from
a Fire Training Academy recognized by the Civil Service Commission and current valid completion of the Physical Agility Test
(CPAT) from Schoolcraft Community College or equivalent, within the preceding 365 days as required. Applicants will be sched-
uled to attend and successfully pass an oral Board interview.
A post job offer requires that an applicant must also pass a drug screening, background investigation, psychological exam and a
pre-hire physical examination.
Starting annual base wage is $43,041.03; after five years the salary is $71,735.01
To schedule a test for these positions, go to the web site
and follow the instructions. There is a fee to
take the examinations, but results of this one test will be accepted by all participating fire departments in Michigan. You must be
certified, licensed and pass all of the tests before applying.
The Charter Township of Plymouth does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, nation-
al origin, color, marital status, handicap, height or weight, in the employment or provision of services.
Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Posted: June 29, 2017
Publish: July 6 and 13, 2017
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CITY OF WESTLAND
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR JULY 19, 2017
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 19, 2017 has been cancelled due to the lack of agenda items
The next regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held on August 16, 2017 in the Council Chambers of
Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI at 5:30 p.m.
Publish July 6, 2017
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gram who meet with the students to con-
tinue to encourage them to pursue their
goals. Seventy-five individuals volun-
teered to mentor students, including
many teachers at the high school,
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michele
Harmala and Westland Mayor William
Wild.
Wild, himself a 1986 graduate of John
Glenn High School, commented that he
had been a mentor since the beginning of
the program.
“I think the Scholars Program has
changed the perception of our schools,”
he said. “I've been talking about the suc-
cess of the program to everybodywhowill
listen.”
Wild spoke fondly of the two students
he mentored who both admitted they
were impressed when they went to city
hall to meet with him and were treated
like visiting dignitaries.
Harmala told the audience that the
Scholars of John Glenn program cele-
brates the setting of goals and the
achievement of those goals.
Several students spoke of their experi-
ence with the program, one teen noting
that he had taken his grade point average
froma 2.2 to a 4.0 with the help of the pro-
gram. Another explained that she had
never done homework and that because
of her mother's illness and eventual
death, she had no interest in her educa-
tion and became withdrawn and reclu-
sive. The Scholars program got her back
on track, she said, forcing her to speak to
those outside her peer group. She
improved her grade point average
markedly and she is now preparing to
attend college.
“I want to be able to give back to the
community like the Shaws have done,”
she said.
Each of the speakers thanked the
Shaws profusely and expressed their
gratitude for not only the check they were
to receive, but for the opportunity to par-
ticipate in the program.
Glenn Shaw spoke to the assembled
crowd and introduced the highest achiev-
ing scholar, a student who came to John
Glenn with a 1.4 grade point average that
she had raised to a 3.8.
Shaw told the crowd that everyone
faces difficulties in life and that he and
his wife were proud to be able to offer a
program that provided the motivation for
students to not only improve their grades,
but to realize that their path to success
was through education.
“To every single student who signed
up, to the parents and to thementors who
volunteered their time to help these kids,
you all did a great job.
“It is what you folks do that makes this
successful,” he said, as the music swelled
up, the confetti cannons exploded and the
146 students walked across the stage as
their names were announced to loud
applause.
Scholars
FROM PAGE 1
Local officials in Romulus are not the
only ones reacting positively to the
announcement that retailing giant
Amazon.com will be coming to the city
and bringing 1,600 jobs along with infra-
structure improvements needed at the
new fulfillment center.
State Rep. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) also
responded enthusiastically to the news
that Amazon.com Inc. will invest $140mil-
lion to build the center in Romulus,
expected to create the new jobs.
“Amazon has shown their confidence
in our region as a great place to do busi-
ness and to find workers with the skills,
experience and ability to work hard and
be productive,” Geiss said. “This is the
start of what promises to be a long and
beneficial relationship between Amazon
and our community, and I look forward to
seeing this partnership grow.”
The project was made possible
through a $5 million grant through the
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
needed to make improvements to local
roads and other infrastructure. Amazon
had been considering other Midwestern
states aswell as Canada for the project.
“Romulus is a natural choice for busi-
ness growth because of our proximity to
Detroit Metro Airport, rail lines and sev-
eral major interstates,” Geiss said. “The
willingness of the state to work with us
only made it easier to convince Amazon
that our community is a great place to
locate and do business. I can't wait to see
what having an e-commerce leader like
Amazon here in Romulus will do for our
business community, and I look forward
to the future opportunities this will
bring.”
The project was announced at a meet-
ing of the Michigan Strategic Fund Board
last week attended by numerous commu-
nity leaders, including Rep. Geiss, State
Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-Taylor),
Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff,
Romulus Economic Development
Director Tim Keyes and representatives
from Amazon, who all spoke in favor of
the project.
“When major companies look for a
place to build a new facility, we're not just
competing with surrounding cities - we're
competing with surrounding states and
other countries,” Geiss said. “The MEDC
gives us the tools we need to compete on
a global scale for big projects like these,
and to bring these jobs to our community.
The MEDC and the state of Michigan
helped us convince Amazon that
Romulus is a great place to do business,
andwe're grateful for their help.”
“We think it's going to be a watershed
development for the entire region,” said
Rob Luce, who was hired inMarch as the
first full-time CEO Aerotropolis, the
seven-community collaboration that
includes eastern Washtenaw County and
western Wayne County.”This is the last
underdeveloped region in Southeast
Michigan.”
Scholars of John
Glenn
founder
Glenn Shaw Jr. con-
gratulates the high-
est achieving stu-
dent who raised her
grade point average
from a 1.4 to a 3.8
while a part of the
program this year.
Shaw also congratu-
lated the student's
grandmother who
adopted her and
signed her Scholars
contract.
Some of the successful John Glenn High School Scholars spoke to the crowd about
their experiences with the program and their gratitude for the help they received in
improving thier grade point averages and their lives.
