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Streets closures, however. Tony Piccoli, owner To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net.
Not everyone is happy with the street

of Cobbler's Corner on Main, told a news
FROM PAGE 1 station that it is difficult for customers to
find parking and to maneuver around
area and the input of business owners. the closures. Theresa Folino, a MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The officials also scheduled Town Hall Northville resident, told a reporter that July 25, 2022
meetings regarding the closures and it is a challenge for the disabled to get Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
were aided by a DDA-convened survey. around in downtown Northville and said The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
“It's going to take all of us working changes need to be made to accommo-
together: merchants, community, city date those needs. Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
and the DDA,” Ward said. That senti- City Council Member Andrew Krenz Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia
ment was echoed by City Council said the street closures will necessitate Williams Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
Member John Carter and Mayor Pro- changes: to improve street crossing Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
tem Barbara Moroski-Browne at the markings, provide drop-off areas and Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Aug. 15 council meeting. Moroski- move handicap parking spaces closer. Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Browne said, “Now the hard work The middle of the street is intentionally Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire
Services & Emergency Management; Kathy Hood - Asst. DPW Director
begins” regarding finding and imple- left open so emergency vehicles can get 1. Agenda
menting solutions. through. A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to accept the Agenda as presented.
Mayor Brian Turnbull, who voted to During the Aug. 15 meeting of the city Motion Carried Unanimously
reopen both streets, said the city needs council, Angela Jafaar, a local business 2. Minutes
A.
Res. #22-184 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes
to find ways to keep visitors coming back owner, said she is concerned that the from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried
to the downtown year-round. He said permanent downtown street closure will B. Unanimously
NO SPECIAL MEETINGS WERE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022.
having concerts on weekends, alternat- adversely impact surrounding business- 3. Petitioner - None
ing between Main and Center street, has es and could erode the tax base if rev- 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
been a draw, but the streets need to be enues drop. She also questioned the Res. #22-185 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution in
recognition of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of the Easter Star Jurisdiction of Michigan's
activated during the winter months, too. validity of the survey that drew 4,000 annual meeting hosted in Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously
Visitors to downtown Northville are now responses from the community, which A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
free to carry drinks purchased from par- factored in the decision regarding public 5. Mayor’s Report – Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
ticipating establishments to open areas sentiment. Moroski-Browne said she A. Res. #22-186 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
in the social district. The abundance of agreed with Carter's comments regard- Administration and adopt The Senior Alliance 2023 Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services.
flowers lining the streets and tivoli lights ing the downtown street closures and is B. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #22-187 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
in Town Square and at outdoor dining looking forward to working with city Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the grant agreement between the
areas has helped transform the down- administration, businesses and resi- County of Wayne and the City of Romulus for Improvements to Oakbrook Park with an allocation to
town, officials agreed. dents to find solutions. the City of Romulus in the amount of $27,735.00 from the Parks Millage Fund for park
improvements, with a City contribution of $3,677.00 for park upgrades. Motion Carried
Unanimously
Traffic stop ends in gun arrest C. Res. #22-188 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
Administration, and authorize the sole source purchase of an Emergency Medical Dispatch Software
system from Priority Dispatch Corp. for the City of Romulus Police Department at a cost of
$37,582.00 under the terms of Sole Source Purchases Exception in Section 39-11(d)(1)c.1 of the
The Wayne County Prosecutor's office equipment violation. City of Romulus Purchasing Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously
is reviewing potential charges against a The driver of the Cadillac was found to D. Res. #22-189 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
Administration and consent to piggyback on the NCPA RFP #01-1 for the purchase of the Laserfiche
26-year-old Inkster man stopped by be in possession of a loaded, unregis- software annual licensing and all related services for the migration of our current stored data for an
Michigan State Troopers at about tered 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol. initial cost of $48,334.50 through the approved seller, OPG-3, Inc. Motion Carried Unanimously
9:25.p.m. Aug. 19. The driver, police said, did not possess a Res. #22-190 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Administration and authorize the annual Laserfiche Self-Hosted Site License (150 full users) -
According to police reports, the troop- concealed pistol license. Further investi- NCPA Pricing of $25,209.50 until such time as the City discontinues using or is unable to budget for
ers were on patrol in the city as part of gation revealed several outstanding war- said software. Motion Carried Unanimously
the Secure Cities Patrol when they con- rants for his arrest. E. Res. #22-191 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Administration and authorize the sole source purchase of the Knox KeySecure system for the
ducted a traffic stop on a red, 2008 The driver was lodged at the Inkster Romulus Fire Department for a total cost of $14,552.96 under the terms of Sole Source Purchases
Cadillac CTS on Inkster Road near Police Department pending the prosecu- Exception in Section 39-11(d)(1)c.1 of the City of Romulus Purchasing Ordinance. Motion Carried
Northwood Drive. Troopers said the stop tor's review of charges in the incident, F. Unanimously
Res. #22-192 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
was made after observing a vehicle police said. Administration and consent to piggyback on the Omnia Partners Contract R190301 for the purchase
of 57 chairs with delivery and assembly for the 34th District Court at a cost of $13,163.50. Motion
Carried Unanimously
G. Res. #22-193 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Administration and award Bid ITB 21/22-19 for twelve-month fixed pricing to the only bidder,
July 11, 2022 Ferguson Waterworks, for the purchase of all stainless steel repair clamps on an as-needed basis at a
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 contractually obligated price. Motion Carried Unanimously
H. Res. #22-194 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-1 to recognize grant revenue and
expenditures for Public Library Services grant approved by the Library Board on June 20, 2022.
Pledge of Allegiance
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Roll Call ACCOUNT NO. NAME FUND BUDGET
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia BALANCE
Williams 271 Library
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb Fund Balance
Administrative Officials in Attendance: 271-790-583.271 Grant Revenue $3,100.00 $1,500.00 $4,600.00
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Expense
Stacy Paige, Treasurer 271-790-760.016 Programming - $400.00 $1,500.00 $1,900.00
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Grant Funded
Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney Motion Carried Unanimously
I. Res. #22-195 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
1. Agenda Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-3 to purchase event and room software
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented. approved by the Library Board on June 20, 2022.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
A. Res. #22-178 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes ACCOUNT NO. NAME FUND BUDGET
from the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. BALANCE
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Abstain - Abdo, Roscoe 271 Library
Motion Carried Fund Balance Fund Balance $580,342.00 $1,700.00 $578,642.00
B. NO SPECIAL MEETINGS WERE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022. 271-790-583.271
3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem Expense
Councilperson Talley acknowledged the death of a DPD Officer killed last week. 271-790-818.000 Contractual Svcs $- $1,700.00 $1,700.00
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously J. Res. #22-196 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-4 to utilize unused Grant Funds from
A. Res. #22-179 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the FY 21/22 Budget approved by the Library Board on July 18, 2022.
Administration and authorize a no-fee permit for road closures for the Romulus Community Baptist
Church annual picnic on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Subject streets include Boise walkway and FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Colorado Street from Fourth Street to the church property line. ACCOUNT NO. NAME FUND BUDGET
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth Motion Carried BALANCE
For the record, Councilperson Williams was not present during the roll call vote. 271 Library
B. Res. #22-180 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Fund Balance
Administration and adopt the Annual Community Resolution Accepting Long-Term Maintenance of 271-000-390.000 Fund Balance $578,642.00 $10,030.00 $568,612.00
Storm Water Management System in accordance with Wayne County Ordinance requirements for the
July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, fiscal year. Expense
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth Motion Carried 271-790-858.001- Telecommunications $- $10,030.00 $10,030.00
For the record, Councilperson Williams was not present during the roll call vote. LSTAII
C. Res. #22-181 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Motion Carried Unanimously
Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-2 to move funds from Reserve Park K. Res. #22-197 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
renovation to Wayne County Allocation (Oakbrook Park Improvements) for the anticipated Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-5 to utilize donation funds from FY 21/22
expenditures related to completing the project plan and to recognize Wayne County Parks Millage Budget approved by the Library Board on July 18, 2022.
reimbursement revenue and expenditures for Oakbrook Park improvements. FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. NAME FUND BUDGET
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED BALANCE
ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET 271 Library
Recreation Fund Balance
Fund Equity- 271-000-390.000 Fund Balance $568,612.00 $1,828.00 $566,784.00
Assigned Reserve for $- $3,677.00 $3,677.00
101-000-393.751 Park Renovations Expense
271-790-955.006 Misc. Expense - $- $1,828.00 $1,828.00
Revenue Wayne Co. $- $27,735.00 $27,735.00 Donations
101-751-580.751 Millage Motion Carried Unanimously
Reimbursement 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #22-198 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading
Expense and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 22/23-2 in the amount of $3,677.00 to move funds from
101-751-970.000 Capital Outlay $- $27,735.00 $27,735.00 Reserve Park renovation to Wayne County Allocation (Oakbrook Park Improvements) for the
Oakbrook Park anticipated expenditures related to completing the project plan and to recognize Wayne County Parks
Improvement Millage reimbursement revenue and expenditures for Oakbrook Park improvements.
Motion Carried Unanimously
101-751-970.751 Capital Outlay - $- $3,677.00 $3,677.00 B. Res. #22-199 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to amend the 2022/23
Rec Grant (Local) Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Works to reflect the increase in water & sewer tap fees in
Motion Carried Unanimously the sizes of 1 1/2" and 2" due to increased costs of the supplies needed to perform the taps and new
A representative from Wayne Metro Community Action Agency shared information regarding vendor contract pricing increases. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth
services and programs available to residents. Nays -Williams Motion Carried
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk C. Res. #22-200 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to amend the 2022/23
A. Res. #22-182 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Fee Schedule for the Building & Safety Department to clarify coverage under Fire Department
recommendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and reappoint Sheldon Chandler and Inspection Fee and Plumbing Permits. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Kenneth Mientkiewicz to the Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, Wadsworth Nays - Williams Motion Carried
2025. Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer – Nothing to report
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer 8. Public Comment - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes
8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 9. Unfinished Business - None
9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 10. New Business - None
10. New Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 11. Warrant
11. Warrant A. Res. #22-201 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-14 for
A. Res. #22-183 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-13 for checks presented in the amount of $1,653,442.60. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe,
checks presented in the amount of $2,104,841.60. Motion Carried Unanimously Talley, Wadsworth Nays - Williams Motion Carried
12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 12. Communication - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes
13. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true 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 July 11, 2022. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on July 25, 2022.

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