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Council approves lease extension for business

Members of the Romulus City those costs. ” community. The second exten-
Council agreed to extend the Merrie Druyor from the sion, he said, was a supply-chain
lease on a city-owned building Downtown Development We didn't want to subsidize issue, also the result of the pan-
occupied by a local business but Authority, explained that the util- the business, but we do want to help demic effect across the country.
cautioned that they would not be ities at the location were initially He said the initial lease and the
in favor of granting any further billed to the city and then billed extensions were an effort of the
extensions. to the renter of the space. She city to help promote local busi-
Mayor Robert McCraight pre- said that the renter was current “I can see that with COVID, he cern that the extensions could set nesses.
sented the lease extension for on all the utility payments. couldn't open the coffee shop. a precedent with other city busi- “We need to be creative and
Big Steve's Design to council dur- Councilman William That gives me grounds to vote in nesses who might also be facing think out of the box. We didn't
ing the Aug. 8 meeting. Wadsworth said that while he favor of this. But this is the third difficulties to come to the city for want to subsidize the business,
Councilwoman Celeste Roscoe was willing to vote to approve the amendment,” he said. “If this relief. but we do want to help, he said.
asked about billing for utilities at lease, he was concerned that it comes before me again, I won't McCraight said the first exten- “We need to continue to watch
the location, saying she was was only for six months and had be in favor of it.” sion was, in fact, due to the but some of these things were
unsure if the lease included already been extended twice. Wadsworth expressed his con- impact of COVID in the business just outside anyone's control.”
Sumpter plumbing repairs

OK’d by board of trustees

Sumpter Township trustees have plumbing.
authorized the repair of the aging bath- “The entire floor would be coming up
rooms and septic field at township hall in in replacing the lines,” he said. He added
an amount not to exceed $144,341.30, with that the plumbing company consulted also
a 5 percent contingency for overruns. recommended replacement of all the cur-
Township Manager Tony Burdick rent piping and connections and starting
brought the emergency request to the over with brand-new components. He also
board members during the Aug. 9 work- reminded the board members that the
shop preceding their regular meeting. reconstruction would ensure the township
Burdick said the problems with the lavato- would be in compliance with federal
ry facilities at township hall have been handicap access laws.
ongoing for 2 to 3 Deputy
years and the plumb- ” Supervisor/Trustee
ing system has now Tim Rush told the
become inoperable. board members that
He said that currently We want to Bowman brought his
the township is pay- get this business excavator to Explosion destroys home
ing $1,600 weekly for the site along with an
temporary lavatory done right, inspector from Fire officials in Sumpter Township are still investigating the cause of an explosion
services. Township Wayne County who and fire that destroyed a Martinsville Road home at 4:30 p.m. last Saturday. The
Clerk Esther Hurst performed soil test- blast took place as the residents returned from vacation and entered the home,
said that even with ing at the septic field. one with a lighted cigarette. The resident suffered burns to approximately 40-per-
the expensive “That saved us weeks cent of his body and was transported to a nearby hospital, according to Fire Chief
portable equipment, and weeks on this Rick Brown. A propane leak is suspected as a possible cause of the explosion
and fire. Brown said nothing was left of the home when fire crews arrived on the
employees do not have a sink in which to project,” he said. scene. Photo courtesy of Sumpter Fire Department.
wash their hands. Trustees agreed that the repairs need-
Township Supervisor Tim Bowman ed to be completed in as timely a manner
said that the situation would involve a as possible and Bowman said they had
complete reconstruction of the drainage received estimates from several local con- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
field and the replacement of all plumbing tractors for the work. “We want to get this June 27, 2022
pipes, connections and fixtures. The done right,” he said. Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
installation of new pipes would involve Bowman said that he would act as a
the removal of floors in some township liaison on the project and said that town- The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
offices as the plumbing pipes are located ship Department of Public Works Director Pledge of Allegiance
beneath the concrete floors, he explained. John Danci would provide regular inspec-
He stressed that this was an emergency tions during the construction. Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia
situation and that a consultant from Board members unanimously Williams
Wayne County had recommended the approved the expense. Trustee Peggy Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
complete reconstruction of the aging Morgan was excused from the meeting. Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney;
July 5, 2022 Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
1. Agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley for Approval of the Agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously.
2. Minutes
Pledge of Allegiance A. Res. # 22-162 Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Talley to approve the Minutes from the Regular
Meeting held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call B. Res. #22-163 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Minutes from the
Present: John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams Special Meeting - Study Session and Public Hearing held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Absent / Excused: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Eva Webb and 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Brownfield Plan Proposal from Ashley Capital. Motion Carried
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Unanimously
Robert McCraight, Mayor 3. Petitioner - None
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Res. #22-164 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Sheldon and Gloria Chandler. Motion Carried Unanimously
Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire Services & Emergency Management Res. #22-165 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution
celebrating the 55th Anniversary of William and Virginia Wadsworth. Motion Carried
1. Agenda Unanimously
A. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the agenda as presented. A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
A. Res. #22-172 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes A. Res. # 22-166 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Administration to approve and reappoint Terrell Bird, Sheldon Chandler, William Crane, Mark
Unanimously. Lewkowicz, Lucinda Rhoton, Vigil Varner, and Gerald Wendland to the Historical Commission with
B. NO SPECIAL MEETINGS WERE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022. terms to expire on December 29, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner B. Res. # 22-167 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
A. Petitioner(s): Stan Gordon & Louisa Pastula Petition: Repairs w/i Creekside HOA Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the contract with Campbell Inc. to
Petitioners Stan Gordon & Louisa Pastula addressed the City Council regarding their ongoing issues install new controls for the HVAC systems of the following facilities: DPW, Library, City Hall, Old
with Infinity Homes, LLC. The Mayor states he will do some research on the issues and set up a Court, Police Department, and Fire State 4 at a cost of $104,369.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
meeting with the homeowner association and keep the Council abreast of the developments. C. Res. #22-168 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Creekside Sub. residents, Arnold Felder & John Slaven, also addressed City Council regarding the Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Dorsey College EMS Division
above petition. Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement between Romulus Fire Department and Dorsey College to
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem provide clinical training experience for Dorsey College emergency medical students. Motion
Res. #22-173 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial Carried Unanimously
resolution for the family of Cliff West. Motion Carried Unanimously. 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to accept the Chairperson's Report. A. Res. #22-169 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
Motion Carried Unanimously. recommendation of the Romulus Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and adopt the Brownfield
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor Redevelopment Plan Proposal for - Romulus Distribution Center 2, LLC., 36775 Ecorse, 36411
A. Res. #22-174 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Ecorse and Parcel Numbers 80-030-99-0006-700 and 80-028-99-0012-703 in the City of Romulus,
Administration and approve the reappointment of Councilman William Wadsworth and Donald within which the Authority shall exercise its powers, all pursuant to and in accordance with the pro
Morris to the Employee Health Care Plan and Trust Committee for a two-year term that will expire visions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the
on August 24, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - John Barden, Tina Talley, Virginia Williams State of Michigan of 1996, as amended based on the findings of the public hearing held on Monday,
Abstain - William Wadsworth Motion Carried. June 13, 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #22-175 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Res. #22-170 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution for
Administration to reappoint Maria Lambert, Julie Wojtylko, Cynthia Keleman, Ellen Craig-Bragg, the Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement for - Romulus Distribution Center 2, LLC., 36775
Lynn Conway, and David Paszkowski to the Romulus Arts Council with all terms to expire on Ecorse, 36411 Ecorse and Parcel Numbers 80-030-99-0006-700 and 80-028-99-0012-703 in the City
November 11, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously. of Romulus for the terms stated in the agreement and contingent upon the receipt of funds in the
Res. #22-176 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the amount of $12,500.00 for the purpose of covering costs for AKT Peerless to review the Act 381
Administration to appoint resident Anne Lammers to the Romulus Arts Council with a term to expire Work Plan and the first reimbursement request of eligible costs. Motion Carried Unanimously
on November 11, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
C. Res. #22-177 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Treasurer Paige reminded residents that summer tax bills would be mailed this week and to contact
Administration, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the five (5) year contract at an her office with any questions. She informed the Council that a spreadsheet on outstanding personal
annual cost of $6,461.10 with Stryker ProCare Services to maintain the cots and loader equipment property taxes was emailed to each member.
for the City of Romulus Fire Department under the terms of Sole Source Purchases Exception in 8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
Section 39-11(d)(1)c.1 of the City of Romulus Purchasing Ordinance. Motion Carried 9. Unfinished Business - None
Unanimously. 10. New Business - None
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 11. Warrant
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes A. Res. #22-171 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-12 for
8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes checks presented in the amount of $706,560.59.
9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Nays - Williams
10. New Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes Motion Carried
11. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
12. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.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 5, 2022. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on June 27, 2022.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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