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NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH
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Harvey Street reconstruction work continues

The reconstruction of a por- effort to allow limited access to need to be patient and cautious
tion of Harvey Street in down- traffic and pedestrians while ” anywhere in the construction
town Plymouth is expected to making safety for both the As concrete takes seven days to cure, there may area as a great deal of work
meet the initial November com- motorists and the crews a priori- be times workers are not on site in specific remains, officials cautioned, and
pletion deadline, according to ty. They suggested alternate there are multiple crews working
city officials. routes to help ensure safety and areas areas as they wait for the cure time. in that area to complete the proj-
Recent and predicted rain avoid long delays at the intersec- ect as quickly and as safely as
should not delay the work, offi- tion. possible.
cials noted in a prepared state- Last weekend, crews contin- and sidewalks on a good portion mast arms and pedestrian signal Any questions regarding the
ment, and it should be complete ued work on the last of the storm of the project area and worked pedestals will begin in the project can be directed to the
and the heavily traveled intersec- sewer piping which was complet- during the weekend and early Harvey and Penniman intersec- Plymouth Department of
tion of Harvey and Penniman be ed early this week. That work this week to prepare for addi- tion this week. Crews will be dig- Municipal Services at 734-453-
reopened to traffic next month. marked the end of the under- tional concrete work in the proj- ging the foundations, pouring the 7737 or dms@plymouthmi.gov.
The intersection of Penniman ground portion of the project, ect area. concrete, and running the con- A diagram showing the detour
and Harvey is the biggest chal- officials said, and the water main As concrete takes seven days duit and wires, which will leave route while the intersection of
lenge of the project, officials said, is now fully tested and connected to cure, there may be times work- the intersection of Harvey and Ann Arbor Trail and Harvey, as
due to the vast number of under- to the water system. Minor cou- ers are not on site in specific Penniman closed until work is well as the intersection at
ground utilities as well as the dif- ple sanitary sewer repairs were areas as they wait for the cure complete. Penniman and Harvey is closed
ficulty in detouring traffic from made, and the new storm sewer time for the concrete crosswalks, Harvey Street is beginning to to through traffic is available at
the intersection. Officials said system has been upgraded. sidewalks, and other areas. look like a roadway again, but 2021 Ann Arbor Trail and Harvey
the crews were making every Workers have poured curbs Installation of traffic signal motorists and pedestrians still Detour Map.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 27, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

The meeting was called to order at 7:53 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Good partners D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney;
Robert McCraight - Director of Public Services & Economic Development; Kathy Hood - Deputy DPW
Director; Gary Harris - Purchasing Director; Julie Albert - Director of Assessing & Financial Services;
Northville Township Community Services Ofc. Andrew Domzalski, left, Public Merrie Druyor - TIFA/DDA Director; Carol Maise - City Planner; Tanya Cofield - Recreation Coordinator;
Roger Kadau - Co-Director of Cable
Safety Ofc. Jacqui Whitthoff, Hegira Health Clinical Director Jaime White and Lt. 1. Agenda
Chris Rowley celebrate the Outstanding Community Partner Award presented to A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
the Northville Township Police Department recently during the Hegira Health, Inc. Motion Carried Unanimously
40 Years in Crisis Services Celebration. Hegira Health officials recognized the 2. Minutes
Northville Township Police Department mental health wellness partnership and A. Res. #21-260 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.
the efforts the department made to support behavioral health needs in the com- Motion Carried Unanimously
munity and the region. “This has required efforts from every member of our 3. Petitioner - None
agency and an outward focus on how we serve,” said Northville Township Police 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Chief Paul Tennies. “This growth has come from the team's commitment to adap- Res. #21-261 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution
tive change without concern for individual success.” recognizing the 50th anniversary of Darryl and Sharon Zilka. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #21-262 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a resolution in
recognition of Phyllis Adkins & Dorothy West. Motion Carried Unanimously
A.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report
Fountain dedication is Saturday 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Motion Carried Unanimously
A.
Res. #21-263 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the agreement with the Romulus
After years of planning, considerable underground plumbing. Athletic Club to allow the use of Elmer Johnson Park for the purpose of football practice, football
community input and approval by both The official dedication ceremony is games, and end of season clean up from October 4, 2021, through November 12, 2021, Monday-
members of the Historic District scheduled 11 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 16. Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
Commission and the City Commission, Entries in the Plymouth Community Arts B. Res. #21-264 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
Administration and authorize a no-fee permit for the Romulus High School All-Class Reunion to
the new fountain at Kellogg Park has Council 2D fountain art contest for chil- utilize the Historical Park, pavilion, and gazebo for the All-Class Reunion on October 2, 2021, from
become a reality. dren will be on display and one of the 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
The $1 million fountain, funded by the young artists will win the opportunity to Res. #21-265 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the closure of Hunt Street between Goddard and Bibbins from 9:00
Wilcox Foundation, is crafted of granite help turn on the new fountain at the cer- a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to allow more room for the event, parking, food trucks, etc.
and cobblestone and has extensive new emony. Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #21-266 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Administration and authorize approval for the fiscal year 2020/2021 encumbrances for capital outlay
purchases and various City projects in the amount of $5,330,176.63 to be rolled over into the FY
2021/2022 budget and paid accordingly. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried
D. Res. #21-267 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration
and award Bid ITB 21/20-03 to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, PMS Diversified
Construction Services, for the installation of brick pavers in front of the Veterans Monument located
in the rear north-west corner of the Romulus Memorial Cemetery, 10202 Shook Road in the amount
of $14, 831.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
E. Res. #21-268 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
Administration and introduce budget amendment 21/22-7 to recognize grant revenue and
expenditures for LSTA grant award as approved by the Library Board on September 20, 2021.
FUND/DEPT.
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
FUND BUDGET
BALANCE
271 Library
Revenue
CITY OF ROMULUS 271-790-504.000- Federal Grant - $5,273.00 $ 16,008.00 $ 21,281.00
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-003
LSTAII LSTAII
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 62 DIVISION 4 OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS Expense
CODE RELATED TO THE DESIGN AND CONCLUSION STORM WATER FACILITIES 271-790-858.001- Telecommunications - $5,273.00 $16,008.00 $$21,281.00
LSTAII
LSTAII Grant
IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE STORM WATER MAN- Motion Carried Unanimously
AGEMENT ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY OF WAYNE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
2021. A. Res. #21-269 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading
& Final Adoption of the Zoning Map Amendment and associated Conditional Rezoning and
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: Development Agreement and Development Plan for RZ-2020-002 for NorthPoint - Romulus Trade
Center to conditionally rezone 171.60 acres of property including Parcels ID, #80-039-99-0001-706,
Chapter 62 Division 4 are amended as follows: #80- 039-99-0001-707, #80-039-99-0001-708, #80-040-99-0002-713, and #80-040-99-0002-714
from RC, Regional Center to M-1, Light Industrial. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe,
Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried
Sec. 62-113. - General Provisions B. Res. #21-270 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Introduction and First
Sec. 62-120. & 62-121. - General Provisions Reading of the City of Romulus Stormwater Control Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously
Sec. 62-114. - Definitions C. Res. #21-271 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to adopt, by reference, the Wayne
Sec. 62-116. & 62-117. - Stormwater Construction Approvals County Stormwater Standards Manual as approved by Wayne County Commission on September 3,
Sec. 62-118. - Fees For Stormwater Construction Approvals 2021 Motion Carried Unanimously
Sec. 62-119. - Long-term Maintenance; Authority & Duties of Inspectors; Compliance & D. Res. #21-272 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session
Enforcement; Appeal Request for Monday, October 25, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. from the Planning Department to discuss
proposed amendments for long term parking facility and in particular, Park & Fly.
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this 4th Motion Carried Unanimously
day of October 2021. E. Res. #21-273 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
recommendation of the Property Disposition Committee and approve the sale of excess city-owned
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City parcels - #80 039 99 0001 706 and #80 040 99 0002 713 (3.74 acres and 4.98 acres of vacant land
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held electronically via the Zoom meet- located east of Vining Rd between Smith Rd. and Wick Rd.) to the sole bidder, NP Lordstown 173,
ing/telecommunication platform on the 4th day of October, 2021. LLC in the amount of $312.885.00. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a newspaper Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried.
of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 14th day of October, 2021. Res. #21-274 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve September 30th and
October 1st as rain dates for the Citywide Yard Sale. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, 8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
Romulus City Clerk 9. Unfinished Business - None
10. New Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
11. Warrant
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, A. Res. #21-275 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve warrant#: 21-18 Checks
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. presented in the amount of $1,653,004.90. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition 12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti- 13. Adjournment
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was Motion Carried Unanimously
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council 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 27, 2021.
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 09-27-2021
Adopted: 10-04-2021 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Published Effective: 10-14-2021 RM0607 - 101421 2.5 x 6.448 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0605 - 101421 2.5 x 15.26