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ROMULUS
ROMULUS
Mayor updates public
on intersection work
Despite some unforeseen delays, the mayor added. He said that Wayne
Wayne County Road Commission officials County engineers are working on solu-
hope to have the reconstruction of the tions for these issues with the field con-
Wayne and Ecorse Road intersection in tractors. He said Romulus officials are
Romulus completed by the end of the attending bi-weekly meetings with all par-
year. ties to collaborate and find solutions to
Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight issues as they arise.
recently provided an update regarding “Contractors are on site today moving
the status of the reconstruction at the forward with areas that are not immedi-
intersection. ately impacted by the recent discoveries.
“There has been a lot of discussion In some areas, the storm drains are
lately about the reconstruction of the installed and they are working on estab-
Wayne and Ecorse lishing final grade in
road intersection so I ” preparation for the
thought I would pro- installation of the
vide an update on the new road surface”
current status,” McCraight said.
McCraight said. Unfortunately, there “Reconstruction
He explained that is also a below grade was scheduled to be
currently, the entire completed by the end
road surface has fuel storage tank that was of 2023 he explained.
been removed and undocumented directly in front “So far, even with the
the crews are work- unanticipated discov-
ing on updating the of the Alert Glass location. eries we are opti-
below grade utilities mistic that Wayne
in the area. County will still meet
McCraight that deadline.
explained that there However, we all know
had been a delay due circumstances arise
to some incorrect information engineers during construction that could alter that
received regarding the location and sizing projection,” he added.
of those utilities. McCraight thanked area motorists and
“Unfortunately, there is also a below residents for their continued patience
Here to help grade fuel storage tank that was undocu- during the construction.
mented directly in front of the Alert Glass
“It seems every road in our area has
location,” McCraight said. some level of construction or detour asso-
The city of Romulus Police Department
recently welcomed Anesha Williams, a “It is not uncommon to encounter ciated with it. This has a negative, short-
mental health professional from Hegira incorrect information regarding under- term impact on all of us. But the long-
Health to the staff. Romulus, Wayne and ground utilities since accurate recording term benefits will far out way the incon-
Van Buren Township police departments keeping didn't seem to be a priority in the venience we endure today,” he conclud-
have partnered and will share Williams' past when said utilities were modified” ed.
services to help local families in need of
mental health services. As a professional
clinician, Williams will provide help in CITY OF ROMULUS
locating local providers and offer other ORDINANCE NO. 2023-006
help to those in need of professional
providers in the three communities. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE I, SECTION 26-3, PERMANENT
Officials said Williams brings "a wealth of STRUCTURE AND MOBILE FOOD SERVICE, OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS CODE OF
knowledge and experience" to the job. ORDINANCES
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 26 Article I Section 26-3 Permanent Structure and Mobile Food Service is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-3. Permanent structure and mobile food service
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
7th day of August 2023.
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 Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers on the 7th day of August, 2023.
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 17th day of August, 2023.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC,
Romulus City Clerk
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI.
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 peti-
tion 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
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 07-24-2023
Adopted: 08-07-2023
Published Effective: 08-17-2023 RM0753 - 081723 2.5 x 5.053
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 3, 2023
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: John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb
Absent / Excused: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Virginia Williams
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Mike Laskaska - Director of Communications & Community Service; Roger Kadau - Co-Director of
Cable
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb, to accept the Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
2. Minutes
A. Res. #23-191 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. There were no special meetings held on Monday, June 26, 2023.
3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb, to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #23-192 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth, to approve the Second
Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-1 in the amount of $500,000.00 to
recognize revenue and expenditures associated with the second installment payment of the MEDC
Sidewalk Grant. Motion Carried Unanimously.
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
8. Public Comment - None
9. Unfinished Business - None
10. New Business - None
11. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan, certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on July 3, 2023.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0754 - 081723 2.5 x 6.625
