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        Sidewalk replacement program now under way




           Sidewalk repairs throughout  tion systems, the possibility of                                                           equipment is attractive to small
        the city of Romulus are current-  damage to them during con-                            ”                                  children and can be dangerous,
        ly under way, at no cost to home-  struction is decreased, officials  Residents are asked to keep children and pets away   officials cautioned.
        owners.                        said.                                                                                         Questions should first be
           The repairs will be funded by  The repairs began last week    from the construction operation. The equipment is         directed to OHM Advisors Mike
        a grant, officials said, and resi-  and are under way in various  attractive to small children and can be dangerous.       McNutt, Michael, mcnutt@ohm
        dents will be asked only to iden-  areas throughout the city.                                                              advisors.com or David Sowell,
        tify and mark any and all sprin-  Officials said that during the                                                           the OHM onsite inspector at
        kler heads or other irrigation-  construction process, the side-                                                           (734)770-4083. The City of
        related devices the sidewalk   walks will only be removed and                                                              Romulus DPW contact is
        installation might involve.  Flags  replaced in select areas and not  tractor and/or city inspector will  ment work minimal to any traffic  Roberto J. Scappaticci at (734)
        or stakes work best in marking  along entire streets. Residents  contact residents prior to work  interruption. There will be  932-7579 or email him at rscap-
        the fixtures, officials said,  will be notified at least 24 hours  commencing, officials said.  excessive truck traffic during the  paticci@romulusgov.com.
        although any marking which     in advance if the sidewalk across  No road closures are antici-  construction, officials cautioned.  Updated information about
        easily identifies the sprinkler  the home driveway will be    pated during the completion of  Residents are asked to keep  the sidewalk project will be
        location is helpful. By identify-  removed and replaced, affecting  the sidewalk work. The contrac-  children and pets away from the  available at http://romuluspro-
        ing sprinkler heads and irriga-  access to the driveway. The con-  tor plans to perform the replace-  construction operation. The  jects.com.
        Romulus to participate in emergency testing Oct. 4


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           Romulus officials have issued a “heads                                                                          appears on their phones will read: “THIS
        up” notice to area residents regarding dis-                The WEA portion of the test will be                     IS A TEST of the National Wireless
        aster alerts planned for next month.                                                                               Emergency Alert System. No action is
           Officials said that the city would be                 directed to all consumer cell phones.                     needed.”
        among those across the country coordinat-                                                                             The EAS portion of the test is sched-
        ing with the Federal Communications                                                                                uled to last approximately one minute and
        Commission (FCC), and would be part of a  minimize confusion and to maximize the  message via the Integrated Public Alert  will be conducted with the participation of
        nationwide test of the Emergency Alert  public safety value of the test.     and Warning System-Open Platform for  radio and television broadcasters, cable
        System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency      The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to  Emergency Networks. All wireless phones  systems, satellite radio and television
        Alerts (WEA) in October. The national test  ensure that the systems continue to be  should receive the message only once.  providers and wireline video providers.
        will consist of two portions, testing WEA  effective means of warning the public  Beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET,  The test message will be similar to the
        and EAS capabilities. Both tests are   about emergencies, particularly those on  cell towers will broadcast the test for  regular monthly EAS test messages with
        scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20  the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is  approximately 30 minutes. During this  which the public is familiar. It will state:
        p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4.                postponed due to widespread severe    time, WEA-compatible wireless phones  “This is a nationwide test of the
           The WEA portion of the test will be  weather or other significant events, the  that are switched on, within range of an  Emergency Alert System, issued by the
        directed to all consumer cell phones. This  back-up testing date is Oct. 11.   active cell tower, and whose wireless  Federal Emergency Management Agency,
        will be the third nationwide test, but the  The WEA portion of the test will be ini-  provider participates in WEA, should be  covering the United States from 14:20 to
        second test to all cellular devices. The test  tiated using the FEMA Integrated Public  capable of receiving the test message.   14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No
        message will display in either English or  Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a cen-  For consumers, the message that  action is required by the public.
        in Spanish, depending on the language  tralized internet-based system adminis-
        settings of the wireless handset.      tered by FEMA that enables authorities to
           The EAS portion of the test will be sent  send authenticated emergency messages  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
                                                                                                                    August 7, 2023
        to radios and televisions. This will be the  to the public through multiple communi-  Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
        seventh nationwide EAS test.           cations networks. The WEA test will be
           FEMA and the FCC are coordinating   administered via a code sent to cell   The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
        with EAS participants, wireless providers,  phones.
        emergency managers and other stakehold-  This year the EAS message will be dis-  Pledge of Allegiance
        ers in preparation for this national test to  seminated as a Common Alerting Protocol  Roll Call
                                                                                           Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia
                                                                                           Williams
             MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING                           Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
                                       August 28, 2023                                     Administrative Officials in Attendance:
            Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174          Robert McCraight, Mayor
                                                                                           Stacy Paige, Treasurer
         The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.          D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk
         Pledge of Allegiance                                                              Administrative Staff in Attendance:
         Roll Call                                                                         Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney; Roberto Scappaticci, DPW Director
              Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia  1. Agenda
              Williams                                                                   A.  Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to accept the Agenda as presented.
              Absent / Excused: Eva Webb                                                     Motion Carried Unanimously
              Administrative Officials in Attendance:                                 2. Minutes
              Robert McCraight, Mayor                                                    A.  Res. #23-210 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Minutes
              Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk                                                    from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo,
              Administrative Staff in Attendance:                                            Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb  Nays - None   Abstain - Williams
              D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Steve Hitchcock - City  Motion Carried Unanimously
              Attorney; Jeff Kemp - Director of Building & Planning                      B.  There were no special meetings(s) held on Monday, July 24, 2023.
         1. Agenda                                                                    3. Petitioner
            A.  Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda as amended by adding an   A.  Cortney Seale appeared before the Council and formally made his request to approve the Block
                additional action item under the Clerk's Report. Motion Carried Unanimously  Party for Sunday, September 3, 2023.
         2. Minutes                                                                          Res. #23-211 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams, to approve the Block Party
            A.  Res. #23-229 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes   Request for Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and the closing of Canterbury Drive
                from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.       at Concorde Drive and Sussex Drive at Surrey Drive for the stated event.
                Motion Carried Unanimously                                                   Motion Carried Unanimously
            B.  There were no special meetings held on Monday, August 14, 2023.          B.  Petitioner: Coralee Gelormino; Ashley Capital Project Impact
         3. Petitioner - None                                                                Coralee Gelormino addressed the City Council regarding the Ashley Capital project between Wick
         4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem                                 Rd. and Ecorse Rd.
                Michigan State Representative Dylan Wegela presented a PowerPoint and gave a quarterly update on  The Council took no action.
                District 26 and the state budget passed by legislators.               4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
                Councilperson Abdo gave an update on Labor Day hours of the Romulus Athletic Center.  Res. #23-212 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth, to adopt a resolution to
                Res. #23-230 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial   terminate the HVAC contract with Campbell Inc.
                resolution for the family of Pamela Morrison-Kersey. Motion Carried Unanimously  Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth    Nays -  Williams
            A.  Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.  Motion Carried.
                Motion Carried Unanimously                                                   Res. #23-213 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth, to adopt a resolution to
         5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor                                      waive bidding requirements of the City Purchasing Ordinance and to authorize the Administration to
                Mayor McCraight gave an update on the city's response to last week's weather event.  negotiate an HVAC contract for maintenance of City-owned equipment with GEM Services Rudolph
         6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk                                     Libbe Group. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth     Nays - Williams
            A.  Res. #23-231 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading  Motion Carried.
            and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-4 in the amount of $15,000.00 to recognize donations for  A.  Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to accept the Chairperson's Report.
            the B2B Event and corresponding expenditures. Motion Carried Unanimously         Motion Carried Unanimously
            B.  Res. #23-232 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Second  5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
            Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-5 in the amount of $13,000.00 to recognize addi-  A.  Res. #23-214 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to concur with the
            tional donations for the Pumpkin Festival Event and corresponding additional expenditures.  Administration and adopt the Settlement Agreement and General Release between the City of
         Motion Carried Unanimously                                                          Romulus and Blue Ribbon Contracting, Inc. Motion Carried Unanimously
            C.  [Agenda Amended to add:] Approval of Demolition List 23-01               B.  Res. #23-215 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe, to concur with the
                Res. #23-233 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the demolition   Administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #071B7700180 for the purchase of
                of structures and removal of all debris on Demolition List 23-01 and to let for bids for a demolition   a 2023 Ford F250 Super Cab 4x4 Pickup at a cost of $50,808.00 from Lunghamer Ford.
                contractor for the following properties:                                     Motion Carried Unanimously
                   •  7305 Hollywood                                                     C.  Res. #23-216 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth, to concur with the
                   •  10524 Inkster                                                          Administration and introduce budget amendment 23/24-2 to cover the capital improvement project
                   •  37187 Menton                                                           as approved by the Library Board on July 17, 2023.
                   •  10885 Middlebelt                                                FUND/DEPT.    ACCOUNT        CURRENT       AMENDMENT     AMENDED
                   •  11318 Moore                                                     ACCOUNT NO.    NAME          BUDGET                       BUDGET
                   •  28055 Van Born                                                  271 Library
                   •  29805 & 29815 Van Born                                          Fund Balance  Fund Balance   $513,407.00   $(448,200).00  $65,207.00
                   •  31021 Van Born                                                  271-790-390.000
                   •  36009 Van Born
                   •  11010 Whitehorn                                                 Expense
         Motion Carried Unanimously                                                   271-790-970.000  Capital Outlay  $90,390.00  $448,200.00  $538,590.00
         7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer                               Motion Carried Unanimously
         8. Public                                                                    6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
                A resident addressed the City Council regarding the overflowing of the Sexton and Kilfoil Drain.  A.  Res. #23-217 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Second Reading
                A resident addressed the City Council regarding the flooding of properties on Ozga Rd. and   and Final Adoption to Amendments to Ch. 26, Article I, Section 26-3, Permanent Structure and
                requested that officials investigate the chemical smell coming from the wetlands between Ozga and   mobile food service, of the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances. Motion Carried Unanimously
                Wick Rd.                                                                 B.  Res. #23-218 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study
                A resident made inquiries to the Mayor.                                      Session Request for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed charter
                A resident addressed the City Council to offer a suggestion regarding the regulation of traffic during   amendment.   Motion Carried Unanimously
                weather events.                                                       7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
                A resident addressed the City Council regarding truck traffic on Wick Rd.  8. Public Comment
         9. Unfinished Business - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes  A resident addressed the City Council regarding back taxes owed by a business and a comment made
         10. New Business                                                                    by a council member at a previous meeting.
                Res. #23-234 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a resolution   Two residents addressed the City Council regarding truck traffic on Wick Road.
                honoring 9-year old Skylin Michelle Bradley at 5932 Colorado St. who, on August 9th, called   Two residents addressed the City Council regarding the public's responsibility in holding their
                emergency services to help their grandmother. Motion Carried Unanimously     elected officials accountable.
         11. Warrant                                                                         A resident addressed the City Council regarding parks in the City.
            A.  Res. #23-235 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant # 23-16 for   9. Unfinished Business - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
                checks presented in the amount of $1,479,186.71. Motion Carried Unanimously  10. New Business - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
         12. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes  11. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
         13. Adjournment                                                              12. Adjournment
                Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.   Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
                Motion Carried Unanimously                                                   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  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 August 28, 2023.  minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 7, 2023.



         Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk                                             Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
         City of Romulus, Michigan                                    RM0761 - 092823  2.5 x 11.37  City of Romulus, Michigan                      RM0759 - 092823  2.5 x 12.786
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