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September 20, 2012
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
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 LeRoy Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, William Crova, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Excused:
Linda Choate, Celeste Roscoe.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-260 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held September 4, 2012.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-261 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crova to adopt a resolution congratulating Paul and Theresa
Golembiewski on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-262 4B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crova to adopt a resolution congratulating Vince and Polly
Bartolo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-263 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to extend Bid Award 10/11-31 Cellular Telephone
Services to Verizon Wireless with the extended term to expire on October 4, 2013.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-264 5B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to award Bid 11/12-23, a one-year contract for private
ambulance services for the City of Romulus, to our existing ambulance transportation provider and lowest quali-
fied bidder - Community E.M.S./HealthLink Medical Transportation, Inc. with the understanding
t h a t
the contract will have deleted certain three items, authorizing the mayor and clerk to execute the contract after
final review by the city attorney for deletion of such items and such other language.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-265 5C.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Wadsworth to award Bid 12/13-03 for Concrete Maintenance
Program for the City of Romulus to the lowest bidder, Carr's Outdoor Services, in the amount of $38,000.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-266 5D.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to authorize the purchase of five (5) tasers and nine (9)
new taser holsters from the sole authorized police distributer for the State of Michigan (under the State of
Michigan MiDeal Contract), Michigan Taser Distributing, Inc. in the amount of $4,374.87.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-267 6A1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Crova to concur with planning director, Carol Maise, to re-appoint
the following individuals to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Donald Morris and John Clark (three-year alternate)
with both terms to expire on June 30, 2015.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-268 6A2.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget
Amendments 11/12-12 TIFA Fund and 11/12-13 Water & Sewer Fund Projects in the amount of $246,000 and
$427,236 respectively - both introduced at the Council meeting of August 27, 2012.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-269 6A3.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the Property Disposition Committee a n d
let out for bid - part of Parcel 80 082 01 0015 309.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A4.
No Action Taken.
12-270 10A.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Crova to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Linda Evelyn Holland.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-271 10B.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Barden to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Nathaniel Darkins.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-272 10C.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Crova to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Rosie Townsend.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll
Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
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 September 4, 2012.
Publish: September 20, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE OF LETTING
BID NUMBER 12/13- 11
CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Sealed Bids will be received in the office of the City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174-1485
until 2:00 p.m. Prevailing Eastern Time on September 28, 2012. Bids will be opened at 2:15 p.m. on September
28, 2012 in the City of Romulus Community Room (lower level of City Hall).
FOR SALE CITY OWNED PROPERTY
PARCEL NUMBER
STREET LOCATION
LOT SIZE
Part of 80 082 01 0015 309
Goddard
100 x 100 +/-
BID PACKETS may be picked up at the City of Romulus Assessor's Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus
between 8:00 am & 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm standard business days.
PUBLISH: September 13, 2012
September 20, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Romulus Council finding a need to maintain water control with a pump station in the Oakwood
Industrial Park Subdivision, the City of Romulus City Council has scheduled a public hearing to be held
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 6:30 pm, prevailing Eastern Time in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers,
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174-1485. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear comments on
the proposed special assessment district and special assessment roll for a water control pump station in the
Oakwood Industrial Park Subdivision.
In accordance with the Romulus Code of Ordinances (31-3) states that "the notice of hearing shall include a
statement that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of any special
assessment, and shall describe the manner of making any protest".
In accordance with Public Act 64 of 1989, "the owner or any person having an interest in the real property
may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal within 30 days after the confir-
mation of the special assessment roll
if that special assessment was protested at the hearing held for the pur-
pose of confirming the roll".
You must either appear in person at the public hearing or notify the City Clerk's Office by mail no later than
12:00 noon, Monday, October 1, 2012 in order to reserve you right to protest the amount of the special assess-
ment.
The estimated special assessments for construction and annual operating costs are on file in the Assessor's
Office. The special assessment for continued maintenance and utilities for operating costs is an ongoing special
assessment and will be looked back at the estimates versus costs incurred with reserves every two years.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said request.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
PUBLISH: September 20, 2012
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3)
and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by writ-
ing or calling the following:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk.
B
ELLEVILLE
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OMULUS
Growth project
Eagle Scout leads troop
in clearing gardening area
The peoplewho are growing vegetables in
the community garden outside the Romulus
Senior Center have Colton Laginess and the
members of Boy Scout Troop 872 to thank.
Laginess, who turned 18 in July, earned
Eagle Scout status in June. His Eagle Scout
project was refurbishing and putting the fin-
ishing touches on the garden boxes that were
built a year earlier by the Scouts under the
guidance of CodyChamberlain.
This year, Laginess guided the project of
straightening up and cleaning the area out-
side the Senior Center, staining the garden
boxes and adding 26 yards of mulch to create
a walkway around garden boxes to keep gar-
deners fromhaving towalk in themud.
“It turned out good in the end,” Laginess
said. “It turned out very good.”
Laginess, who just began his senior year
at Romulus High School, has been involved
in scouting since first grade. His parents,
Wayne and Cathy, said scouting has been one
of his passions for the past 11 years. He par-
ticipates in all scouting activities and espe-
cially enjoys camping.
But while scouting comes naturally for
many boys and girls, Laginess had to face the
challenges that come with having autism, a
developmental disorder that affects a per-
son's ability to form social relationships and
communication skills.
Laginess' parents said that reaching Eagle
Scout status is just the latest in a long line of
achievements for their son.
“Colton is a prime example of what perse-
verance means,” Cathy Laginess said.
“Autism is what it is. Colton shows all people
the types of things that can be accomplished
regardless of any challenges. You don't have
to sit around and not participate. He's done a
lot of things.We're very proud of him”
Colton, a member of the Romulus High
School varsity bowling team, is a renowned
video game player. He belongs to a special
needs teen group and plays baseball in the
MiracleLeague inPlymouth.
The Eagle Scout recognition may be his
biggest achievement yet. Eagle Scout candi-
dates are required to lead fellow Scouts and
other volunteers in completing a significant
project. In improving the community garden,
Laginess oversaw a crew of about 30 volun-
teers.
“Colton showed good leadership and kept
people on task,” said his father, Wayne, who
is the Scoutmaster of Troop 872. “Autism is a
very unique thing. His mother and I believe
in and support Colton in all he does. This is a
big achievement for anybody.”
The Scouts raised money for the project
by selling pizza during Detroit Red Wings
games at Joe Louis Arena. They received
funding for the wood chips from the
Romulus Downtown Development Authority.
Gloves and weed-prevention fertilizer were
donated by Romulus Hardware. Ray James
donated the use of his tractor. Hot dogs, pop
and other snacks for the Scouts and other
volunteers were provided by Blue Sky Ice
CreamandHamburgers along with Laginess'
grandfather, William Herrera, and his great
aunt, JudieStrong.
Laginess thanked everyone who partici-
pated and donated. He hosted a cookout
near the garden outside the Senior Center to
showhis appreciation to the volunteers.
Wayne Laginess said now that Colton has
reached his goal of Eagle Scout, he will prob-
ably remain with the troop as an assistant
scoutmaster.
Mayor Alan R. Lambert and the members
of the Romulus City Council publicly
thanked Laginess for his good deeds
throughout the years.
“Colton is a fine young man, a nice person
and a great Scout,” Lambert said. “I thank
him, the other Boy Scouts and their leaders
for their contributions to the garden and
other projects in our city, such as Operation
Clean Sweep. They make a difference all the
time. Their involvement makes Romulus a
better community.”
Romulus elected officials thanked the
members of the Pumpkin Festival
Committee for their volunteerismduring the
regular city councilmeeting recently.
Committee members meet throughout
the year to plan and coordinate theRomulus
DowntownDevelopment Authority Pumpkin
Festival. This year, the festival is dedicated
to all of the volunteers who have served dur-
ing the 15-year history of the event.
Maria Lambert and Laurie James are co-
chairwomen of the 2012 committee. Some of
the other committee members are secretary
Merrie Druyor, treasurer Debra Hoffman,
entertainment coordinator Ellen Craig-
Bragg, games coordinator Kathy Lindroth,
vendor coordinator Rosalie Berlinn and
advertising coordinator JulyAllison.
Other members of the committee include
Mayor Alan R. Lambert, Julie Albert, David
Allison, Madeline Arkuski, Carol Bales,
Jazmine Bennett, Kay Bressler, Sheldon
Chandler, Lynn Conway, Robert Dickerson,
andDavid andLaurenDruyor.
Others are Cathy Freitag, David Gorgon,
Jennifer Hadyniak, Joyce and Taylor
Hamilton, Emma and Chloe James, Roger
and Gracie Kadau, Betsey, Elizabeth and
Kevin Krampitz, Lila, Nicco and Riley
Lambert, JohnLeacher andTracyLeininger.
Other committee members include
Sharon Major, Lisa and Kevin Martin, Dave
Mathewson, Linda McNeil, Doug O'Leary,
Ron Orr, Stacy Paige, Rick Perry, Sharon
Raftary, Denise, Arlo and Zoe Simmerman
andRoseSwidan.
Rounding out the committee are William
Wadsworth, the Rev. Arthur Willis, Tom
Wilson, Ron Witten, Julie, Kevin and Alyssa
Wojtylko, Robert Youtsey andMelvinZilka.
The current committeemembers and vol-
unteers from the past were listed in the festi-
val program booklet that was available
throughout the event.
Job well done
Committee members receive thanks
Cyclist dies in truck crash
A 42-year-old Ypsilanti man died of
injuries he suffered when the motorcycle
hewas riding crashed into a parked tractor
trailer inVanBurenTownship last week.
According to police reports of the inci-
dent, Van Buren police officers responded
to a report of the crash on Rawsonville
Road, north of Huron River Drive at about
1:35 p.m. Sept. 11. A tractor trailer was bro-
ken down in the northbound lane of
Rawsonville Road and the driver had
placed warning triangles behind the vehi-
cle and was on his cell phone calling for
road assistance when a motorcycle, also
traveling northbound, crashed into the
rear of the parked trailer. Police said the
motorcycle brakes had locked up just
before the cycle struck the rear of the trac-
tor trailer.
The operator of the motorcycle was
transported to St. JosephMercyHospital in
Ann Arbor were he expired from his
injuries.
Police said it is unknown if alcohol or
drugs were a contributing factor and the
crash remains under investigation. The
name of the deceased is being withheld
pending notification of the family.
There were no injuries reported to the
operator of the tractor-trailer.
Colton Laginess, front row, center, guided about 30 volunteers in his Eagle Scout project.