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July 24, 2014
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
July 7, 2014
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
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste
Roscoe,
William Wadsworth
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Excused: Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Crout to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-259 2A.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Romulus City Council held on June 23, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
- Wadsworth.
Motion Carried.
14-260 2B.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the special
meetings of the Romulus City Council held on June 23, 2014: 6:30 p.m. closed session -
Union matters. 6:45 p.m. study session - Romulus Community Schools Tax Collection
Agreement. 7:00 p.m. study session - Policies and Procedures.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
-Wadsworth.
Motion
Carried.
3. Petitioner:
None.
4. Chairperson's Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden announced the Jones Subdivision Festival
will be held Friday, July 25 through Sunday July 27, 2014, for more information call 734-728-
9904. Councilman Wadsworth informed residents of phony telephone calls from scammers
claiming to be from the F.B.I. asking for money - beware.
14-261 4A.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Wadsworth to approve the ratified tentative
agreement with AFSCME Local Union 1917 which represents two DPW foremen.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor's Report
14-262 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to authorize a no-fee permit to Blue Sky
Ice Cream and Hamburger charity event on Thursday, July 24, 2014 for active overseas mili-
tary from 12:00 p.m. to close.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,
Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-263 5B.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski, to concur with the administration and
approve the proposed Sub-recipient Agreement between the City of Romulus and Wayne
County for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant Funds, for the term July
1, 2014 through June 30, 2019:
Housing rehabilitation
$ 5,000.00
Senior services
$ 12,000.00
APA Coleman Center Park
$ 36,000.00
Parks and Recreation job creation
$ 73,312.03
Park restoration (in qualifying areas) $ 17,741.82
$144,053.85
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
-
None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-264 5C.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to authorize payment to SEMCOG in
the amount of $2,670.00. Said dues are for City of Romulus membership from June 15, 2014
through June 15, 2015.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-265 5D.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to authorize the disposal of Fire Engine
302 through KBR Recycling in the amount of $3,500.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-266 5E.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Crout to introduce Budget Amendment 14/15-
2 to increase the allowable transfer from the major streets fund to the local street fund for
Brandt Road repairs.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
*MAJOR STREETS*
Expense
202-4290-742.92-03 Transfer to Local Streets
250,000
175,000
425,000
Fund Balance
202-0000-390.00-00 Local Streets Fund Balance 241,078
(175,000)
66,078
*LOCAL STREETS*
Revenue
203-0000-699.92-02 Transfer In from Major Road (250,000) (175,000) (425,000)
Expense
203-4310-743.90-10 Local Roads Project Costs
0
175,000
175,000
To increase the allowable transfer from the Major Streets Fund to the Local Street Fund for
Brandt Road repairs
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-267 5F.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Choate to introduce Budget Amendment 14/15-3 to
move the 2013-14 budgeted cemetery funds into the 2014-15 budget for bid 13/14-23 awarded
at the June 23, 2014 City Council meeting.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Expense
101-4140-741.80-10 Cemetery Capital Outlay 2,000
8,225
10,225
Fund Balance
101-0000-390.00-00 General Fund Fund Balance 3,088,349 (8,225) 3,080,124
To move the 2013-14 budgeted cemetery funds into the 2014-15 budget for bid #13/14-23
awarded at the June 23rd Council meeting.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate,
Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-268 5G.
Moved by Wadsworth seconded by Abdo, to extend Bid award 11/12-22 for an
additional year to Rey-Mart Asphalt for application of hot bituminous mixture for the repair of
major and local streets on an as-needed basis along with any asphalt repairs for City facilities
within the Building and Grounds Department.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate,
Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-269 5H.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Abdo, to extend Bid award 12/13-02 through the
end of 2014 for pavement marking for the City of Romulus Department of Public Works to
R.S. Contracting, Inc.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk's Report:
14-270 6A1.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading, final
adoption of Budget Amendment 14/15-1 (Brandt Road Project) for $54,223.00 - local street
fund, introduced at the Council meeting of June 23, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-2716 A2.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to approve first reading of amended
Policies and Procedures: 3, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 26; along with the policy state-
ment.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-272 6A3.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe, to approve the request from City
Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, to schedule a study session on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
to discuss a charter amendment proposal for the November 4, 2014 General Election ballot.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
-
None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-273 6A4.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Makowski, to approve the request from Fire Chief,
Kevin Krause, to schedule a study session for Monday, July 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss
the billing service agreement between the City of Romulus and Accumed Billing, Inc.
Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-274 6A5.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Choate to approve the request from Assistant
Finance Director, Abbie Akins, to schedule a study session on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 6:00
p.m. to discuss remaining policies and procedures. Meeting to be held in Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-275 6A6.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to approve the request from Public
Safety Director, John Leacher, to schedule a study session on Monday August 4, 2014 at 7:00
p.m. to discuss the City of Romulus Scorecard. Meeting to be held in Council Chambers, City
Hall.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer's Report
7. Public Comment:
Resident commented on how, in his opinion, Romulus water rates will
probably triple in the next few years due to the financial situation in the Detroit Water
Department.
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
14-276 9A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to adopt a resolution to put the towing
policy that went into effect on July 4, 2014 on hold until City Council members are provided
with documentation regarding the towing companies involved and a list of any fees that are to
be charged.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Wadsworth.
Nays
-
Barden, Roscoe.
Motion Carried
.
10. Communication
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the forego-
ing to be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held
on July 7, 2014.
Publish:
July 24, 2014
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 14/15-01 2014 Concrete Road Repairs
(1) Sealed Bids for a contract for concrete road repairs will be received at the City Romulus
Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 until
3:00 pm
local
time, on
July 31, 2014, at which time bids will be opened and read
.
(2) The Contract Documents for this project are on file at the office of the City's
ENGINEER, Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI
48150 and the Office of the City Clerk. A non-refundable fee of $40.00 will be charged
for each set of contract documents and an additional $10.00 will charged if mailed.
(3) Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond for a sum no less than five percent (5%) of the
amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
(4) The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive irregularities in
the Bids.
(5) No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled
closing time for receipt of the Bids.
(6) For additional information contact Marcus McNamara of Orchard, Hiltz and
McCliment, the City's Engineers at (734) 522-6711 or by emailing,
Marcus.Mcnamara@ohm-advisors.com.
Publish: Thursday, July 24, 2014, The Eagle or The Associated Newspapers of Michigan
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 5, 2014 State
Primary Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Romulus City Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will
be used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law
pursuant to MCL 168.798(1).
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 07-24-14
C
ANTON
Ahoy there
Cardboard boat races to launch
Rally to aid Farmers’ Market
Rumpelstiltskin visits Canton
Asmuch creativity as engineering skill
will be required for entries in the very
first Cardboard Boat Race planned for
3:30-5:30 Aug. 9 at the Summit on the
Park Aquatic Center in Canton
Township.
Yep, cardboardboats.
Participants are encouraged to use
creative teamwork to build a boat com-
posed of cardboard and duct tape prior
to the event, explained Brad Chiasson,
recreation specialist for the township.
Boat specifications should be less than
5.5 feet wide by 10 feet long. Cardboard
boat masterpieces can then be transport-
ed to the Summit to compete in the races.
Paddles will be provided for participants
and boats can be raced by one or two
individuals. Races will be done by heat
with five boats per heat. Awards will be
given to the slowest, fastest andmost cre-
ative boats, he added.
"Everyone is encouraged to get
involved in this annual event," said
Chiasson.. "The process of building a
boat is great fun, and the competition
makes it even better. We're hoping that
participants really think outside of the
box and try to create something unique
that can actually float and be raced. This
family-friendly event was really designed
for spectators and contestants alike to
have a blast in our AquaticCenter."
Assistance in finding cardboard mate-
rial is available at (734) 394-5467.The
entry fee for this first-time event is $10
for Summit members, $15 for Canton res-
idents, and $20 for non-residents.
The Summit Aquatic Center features
a 25-yard lap pool, zero depth leisure
pool, lazy river, waterslide, small
sprayscape andhot tub.
Registration for the boat race is avail-
able in person at the Summit or online at
cantonfun.org. The Summit is located at
46000 Summit Parkway, Canton. For
more information about this and other
upcoming events at the Summit, visit
www.cantonfun.org and on the Park
Facebook page.
A Rally on Ridge Road has been set
from 6-9 p.m. next Tuesday, July 29, at the
CherryHill School area.
The evening of food, fun, music, and
more is a benefit event for the Canton
Farmers Market and will include activi-
ties for all ages featuring local artists;
Food Truck fare from The Rolling Stoves,
Shimmy Shack, TheMeanWeenie, Rolling
Stone and Jacque's Tacos; bouncer and
lawn games on the Cherry Hill School
lawn; Ice Cream Social in Cherry Hill
School from 6:30-8 p.m. with ice cream
priced at $1 per person - while supplies
last, and cocktails, available for purchase
inside The Village Theater duringmusical
performances.
“We are looking forward to this festive
summer event where folks can meet their
neighbors, family and friends, and enjoy
tasty local food options while listening to
live music by area musicians,” said
Market Manager Tina Lloyd. “As we
increase awareness of the Canton
Farmers Market, we encourage everyone
to take the time to get to know their food
source by getting to know their local farm-
ers and food producers. Market guests are
encouraged to talk with the actual grow-
ers, bakers, food producers, chefs and
farmers to find out how their food is grown
andprepared.”
Rally onRidge participants are encour-
aged to bid on the two silent auction
prizes, which include dinner for two at the
winner's home or a two-hour cooking class
for four people in the winner's home, both
courtesy of Canton Farmers Market advo-
cateChef Paul Penney.
Participants can also purchase tickets
for a special drawing for a chance to win
two Farmers Market baskets featuring
local goods. Tickets will be available for
purchase onsite for two for $5 or five for
$10. The lucky winners will take home
Farmers Market themed-baskets
“Michigan Morning” or “Taste of
Michigan”. Items featured in these spe-
cial baskets, include: intu Specialty Tea,
Grace Savory & Sweet Pancake Mix, JKM
Soy Candle, Farmington Soapworks
Mineral Spa soap, coffee cake from Cakes
by Penny, gift pack of Sansonetti dressings,
pasties from UP Pasties, Bobilin Honey,
Zingerman's cheese andmore.
Aportion of the proceeds collected dur-
ing this special family-friendly fundraiser
will benefit the Canton Farmers Market,
which is currently celebrating its seventh
season.
The Village Theater is located at 50400
CherryHill Road inCanton.
More information is available at (734)
394-5375.
That wily rascal Rumpelstiltskin is
causing trouble at the Village Theater at
CherryHill inCantonTownship.
Spotlight on Youth theater will present
Rumpelstiltskin, a humorous musical ver-
sion of the classic tale adapted by Rachel
Nelson, withmusic and lyrics by Armando
Perez. This is a Main Stage production at
the state-of-the-art and handicap accessi-
ble Village Theater at Cherry Hill this
week end only.
Shows are planned for 7 p.m. Thursday,
July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July
26. There are also 2 p.m. matinees set for
Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 and
available at the box office, (734) 394-5300
or online at www.canton-mi.org/villagethe-
ater or in person at The Summit on the
Park or at the door. The box office opens
one hour prior to showtime. Group tickets
for parties of 15 are $13.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is
located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road in
Canton. TheVillageTheater has free park-
ing, is handicap accessible and has a con-
cession stand. For more information, visit
spotlightonyouthmi.com or e-mail:
soy@mi.rr.com.