Organizers of the first Relay for Life
event in Romulus stopped by the city
council meeting recently to thank every-
onewhohelpedmake it a success.
Andwhat a success it was, according to
Shona Silvey-Baum, a Romulus resident
who coordinated the event and was one
of the primary fundraisers.
"We blew it out of the water," said
Silvery-Baum.
Relays for life take place across the
U.S. to generate funds for cancer treat-
ment and research. The idea is to get a
group of teams together and have at least
one member of each team walk a pre-
determined route continuously for 24
years. The Romulus event took place on
Aug. 4-5, and exceeded all expectations,
she said. The initial goal was to get 13
teams registered, but 20 teams took part.
Of those, 17 had walkers throughout the
24 hour period. She wanted to have 250
people register through the website and
had close to 400 sign up. She estimated
that more than 1,000 people took part in
the event.
SIlvey-Baum also wanted to recognize
30 survivors through the event, but was
able tohonor 55.
The event exceeded the sponsorship
goal, too. She had hoped to get about
$7,500 in sponsorships, but instead
receivedmore than $11,000.
"We exceeded our goal in all of those
things," she said.
In total, the first-year event generated
more than $45,000 for the American
Cancer Society.
Silvey-Baum handed out several cer-
tificates of appreciation to honor those
who went above and beyond to help
make the event a success.
Romulus Mayor Leroy Burcroff pre-
sented her with a resolution from the city
for all she did to bring the event to the
city.
"It was a wonderful community event
that would not have been a success with-
out her energy, passion and enthusiasm,"
Burcroff said.
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Police veteran named to board
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 2, 2017
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 John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Absent:
Sylvia Makowski.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Crout
seconded by
Roscoe
to accept the agenda as amended.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-313 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on September 25, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden read the Wayne County hazardous waste schedule – questions call 734-326-3936.
17-314 4A.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Clifton Gale
Harriff.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff presented a video regarding upcoming City events and a slide show of “Relay for Life” The
mayor presented a proclamation to Shona Silvey-Baum to recognize her efforts in raising awareness of the
“Relay for Life” cancer fundraiser. A proclamation was also presented to City of Romulus employees Jerry
Frayer and Jennifer Frayer (team captains) at the “Relay for Life.”
17-315 5A1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Daniel
Wicker.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-316 5A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and extend Bid ITB
16/17-02, one-year contract pricing for computer hardware, software, and software licensing acquisitions to
Zones, Inc. Terms of the contract to end October 10, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-317 5B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and authorize the the
mayor and clerk to enter into an agreement with Statewide Security Transport, Inc. for the transportation of
Romulus Police Department misdemeanor prisoners. Terms of this agreement to expire on September 30, 2019.
Discussion: Councilman Wadsworth inquired if there was a set rate for the transportation, Police Captain Josh
Monte informed that it is a set rate.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-318
5C.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to concur with the administration and authorize
the mayor and clerk to enter into a one-year contract extension for professional services with
Ritter GIS until October 1, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-319
5D.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the administration and authorize
the DPW to dispose of the following vehicles to Victor Lotycz, with a disposal fee of $100.00
per vehicle with all other proceeds going to the appropriate City fund:
AUCTION 2017
VIN# VEHICLE # YEAR MAKE MODEL PLATE DIV PURCHASE AMT FUND
1GTDM19W2XB531816 403
1999 GMC Safari-Van 071X909 DPW $16,948.00 661
2FAFP71W97X118213 No # 2007 Ford Crown Victoria 071X736 DPW $25,933.04 661
2FAHP71W66X145702 R35-06 2006 Ford Crown Victoria 071X778 POLICE $ 0 268
1GCEC14W81Z319905 609 2001 Chevy Pick Up 071X775 DPW $14,314.00 661
2FAFP71W36X145714 510 2006 Ford Crown Victoria 071X784 ORD $25,546.11 267
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-320 5E.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
and clerk to enter into an agreement with the Romulus Athletic Club to allow the use of Elmer Johnson Park for
the purpose of football practice football games and end-of-season clean up from October 7, 2017 through
November 10, 2017. Discussion: Councilwoman Abdo inquired if the City is exempt from any liability and the
mayor informed that yes, the City is exempt of any liability.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-321 5F.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Capital
Improvement Bonds, Series 2017A (Limited Tax General Obligation) for the purpose of costs of road improve-
ments along Vining Road and Ecorse Road in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg announced that the Absentee Voter Ballots will be mailed out starting October 5 th
and 6 th .
17-322 6A1.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Choate
to approve second reading, final adoption of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment, Article 8, Industrial Districts, which was introduced at theCouncil meeting of September
25, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-323 6A2.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve second reading, final adoption of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment, Article 11, Use Standards, which was introduced at the Council meeting of September
25, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-324 6A3.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Choate
to approve second reading, final adoption of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment to rezone 4.98 acres of property at 37451 Ecorse, Parcel Number 80-025-99-0001-000
from O-1, Office to C-2, General Business. This was introduced at the Council meeting of September 25, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-325 6A4.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Choate
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-9, general fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of September 25, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-326 6A5.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Choate
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Barbara
Rupert.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, announced that today (Oct. 2, 2017) tax bills were due; however, any checks that are
in the City Hall drop box by 8:00 a.m. Oct. 3 rd will be considered timely.
7. Public Comment:
A resident commented that he hopes the new companies that are coming to Romulus will hire Romulus residents.
A resident gave a thank you for the help she received from the City. A resident commented on the condition of
the roads. A former councilman commented that when he served on Council, he donated his salary to various
charities. John Wester, on behalf of the Romulus Flyers, gave thanks for the use of City parks. Shona Silvey-
Baum commented on the “Relay for Life” cancer fundraiser and presented awards to various people who helped
with the event. Jan Lemmon, Cemetery Board of Trustees, spoke about the medal-of-honor recipient who is
buried in the Romulus Memorial Cemetery.
17-327 7A.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to grant a request to close Hunt Street between Bibbins
and Goddard on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the Fall Fest at the Romulus Historical
Park.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
8. Unfinished Business:
Councilman Wadsworth asked if the state could give the city a courtesy call when dealing with Romulus resi-
dents right-of-ways. Councilwoman Abdo asked if anyone has a small table and chairs they would like to donate
to a displaced family from the Barrington Apartments fire. Mayor Burcroff spoke about the condition of the roads
and explained that two road millages have been turned down by voters in recent years and he agreed the roads
do need repair. The mayor also addressed comments made by a former councilman. City Treasurer, Stacy Paige,
thanked her staff for all their hard work. Mayor Pro-Tem Barden thanked Mr. Wester for the time he devotes to
the Romulus Flyers.
9. New Business: None.
10. Communication:
Councilwoman Abdo announced that the first Fridays of the month the RAC will be holding “Kids Night Out”.
(Must register by Thursday).
11.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
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 October 2, 2017.
RM0225 - 101917 2.5 x 13.702
ORDINANCE 2017-015
CITY OF ROMULUS
APPENDIX A - ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.238
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS of the ZONING ORDI-
NANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS. THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
Article 8 is amended as follows:
a. Section 8.02, Schedule of Uses
b. Section 8.04, Area, Height, and Placement Requirements
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne
Road, Romulus, MI 48174; 734-942-7540
ORDINANCE 2017-016
CITY OF ROMULUS
APPENDIX A - ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.239
AN ORDINANCE AMENDINGARTICLE 11, USE STANDARDS of the ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS.THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
Article 11, Use Standards is amended as follows:
a. Section 11.01, Residential
b. Section 11.02, Institutional and Educational
c. Section 11.03, Human Care and Medical
d. Section 11.04, Retail
e. Section 11.06, Restaurants and Bars
f. Section 11.07, Vehicle and Truck Repair, Service and Parking
g. Section 11.08, Recreation, Leisure, Entertainment
h. Section 11.11, Construction Contractors/Supplies
i. Section 11.12, Transportation and Warehousing
j. Section 11.15, Animal/Agricultural
k. Section 11.17, Accessory
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne
Road, Romulus, MI 48174; 734-942-7540
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council at the City of Romulus this 2nd
day of October, 2017.
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
The full amendment to this ordinance may be viewed at the Romulus Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne
Road, Romulus, MI 48174; 734-942-7540
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of the Ordinances as passed by the City Council
of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Chambers in said City
on the 2nd day of October, 2017.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 09/25/2017
Second Reading: 10/02/2017
Publish/Effective 10/19/2017
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It was a routine patrol for
Inkster Police Ofc. Tony
Squirewell recently when he
encountered a car pulled to the
side of Michigan Avenue at about
10 a.m.
The woman motorist was
attempting to change a flat tire
when Squirewell pulled his patrol
car in behind her vehicle to
attempt to block traffic from strik-
ing her.
“She was trying to jack up the
car,” Squirewell said. “They had
this jack that just really wasn't
working. She was in a very dan-
gerous situation.”
LaKeesha Matthews told the
veteran police officer that she was
attempting to get to work and that
the flat tire was going to make her
andher son late.
“I knew we weren't going to get
it done with the equipment that
we had,” Squirewell, a 6-year vet-
eran of the Inkster department,
said. “So I just called a tow truck
and got the tire changed.”
His kindness went further,
however, when he paid the tow
truck driver personally for chang-
ing the tire.
That gesture sent Matthews
and her son on their way, but it
wasn't the last Squirewell heard
from the stranded driver. When
he arrived at the police station
last week, he found a lemon cake
and a dozen cookies waiting for
him and his fellow officers with a
handwritten thank you note from
Matthews and her son, expressing
their gratitude for his help and his
kindness when they were is such
distress.
Police Chief WilliamRiley said
that he was very pleased to hear
about the incident which he char-
acterized as a welcome indication
that the Inkster department is
practicing community policing.
“This is the way it is supposed
to be,” Riley said. “This shows we
are connecting with people and
this is the direction we want our
department to go.”
Community Relations Ofc.
Andrea Lebo agreed noting that
she spends the majority of her
time interacting with the commu-
nity in an effort to further a posi-
tive relationship between the
community and the department.
“I just want to personally thank
Tony Squirewell for helping me
with that goal. One small act of
kindness can go a long way and
his actions are appreciated more
thanhe can know,” she said.
Squirewell, 45, said he was
touched by Matthews' gesture in
sending the baked goods to the
station alongwithher note.
“It just lets me know people
still do care,” Squirewell said.
“Police these days are seen in
such a bad, dark light, and to see
some can appreciatewhat we do --
it was heartwarming.”
Squirewell continued to dis-
count his actions as “no big deal”
while Matthews and Riley both
disagreed.
“What he did was the unthink-
able, and
t h a t ' s
where all
the kind-
n e s s
s t a r t ed
from that
point,”Matthews said.
Riley said he was gratified by
the officer's action. “He just
thought it was the right thing to
do,” Riley said. “That is the way it
is supposed to be, police and the
community helping each other.”
Riley said that Squirewell is a
good officer and often goes far
andbeyondhis regular duties.
“We knowwe can count on him
if we are shorthanded or need
help.” Riley said. “I'm just very
pleasedwithhis actions.”
Duane Smith, a 21-year-veteran of the
Romulus Police Department, has been
appointed to the Michigan Commission
on Law Enforcement Standards
(MCOLES).
Smith's appointment was announced
byGov. Rick Snyder last week.
"I thank Duane for his commitment to
upholding law enforcement standards in
Michigan," Snyder said.
Smith, now of Saline, has been a labor
representative for the Police Officers
Labor Council for 12 years and served 21
years with the Romulus Police
Department prior to his retirement.
Smith holds an associate's degree in law
enforcement from Northwestern
Michigan College, a bachelor's degree in
criminal justice from Ferris State
University, and a master's degree in inter-
disciplinary technology from the School
of Police Staff and Command at Eastern
Michigan University. He will represent
the Michigan Police Officers Labor
Council and fill the vacancy created by
the resignation of Thomas Zulch.
Smith will serve the remainder of a
term expiring Dec. 31, 2017.
Appointments are subject to the advice
and consent of the Senate.
Ofc. Tony Squirewell
