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October 23, 2014
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 6, 2014
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
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste
Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
1.
Moved by Crout, seconded by Makowski to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-400 2A.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of the Romulus City Council held on September 22, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
-Choate, Wadsworth.
Motion
Carried.
14-401 2B.
Moved by Crout, seconded by Makowski to approve the minutes of the special meet-
ings of the Romulus City Council held on September 22, 2014, 5:45 p.m. study session, Fourth
quarter audit; 6:00 p.m. study session, Cell tower lease agreement; 6:45 and 7:00 p.m. public
hearings,
Oakwood Industrial District Pump Station and Special Assessment Roll.
Roll
Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe.
Nays
- None.
Abstain
-Choate,
Wadsworth.
Motion Carried.
3. Petitioner:
None.
4. Chairperson's Report:
Councilman Wadsworth thanked supporters of the Animal Shelter
Bingo at the Pumpkin Festival. Reverend Willis announced that the Romulus Ministerial
Alliance, NAACP, Black Legislative Caucus, St. John Lodge #44, Romulus P.D., 34th District
Court and city hall are creating a forum to bring the community together to educate young peo-
ple on what to do if stopped by the police. He invited everyone to the forum which will be held
at the Pentecostal Church at Vinewood and Wayne Road on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 5:30
p.m.
14-402 4A.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Makowski to schedule a fifteen minute study ses-
sion on Monday, October 13, 2014 to discuss a council meeting agenda item for the creation of
a special revenue fund.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor's Report:
Public Safety Director, John Leacher, announced his last day with the City
of Romulus will be October 17, 2014. Mayor Burcroff announced that Jadie Settles, current
Ordinance Director, will be the interim Public Safety Director. DPW Director, Roberto
Scappaticci, gave a brief overview of the Goddard Road reconstruction.
14-403 5A1.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adopt a memorial resolution for the
family of Alexander "Buck" McCraight.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,
Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
14-404 5A2.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to recognize the Romulus Rotary on their
75th anniversary.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
14-405 5A.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and
award Bid 14/15-06 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Applied Imaging, in the
amount of $6,401 for a Ricoh MP C4503 multi-function color copier for the Senior Services
Department.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
14-406 5A(1).
Moved by Makowski seconded by Crout to concur with the administration and
authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into a 36 month supply and maintenance agreement with
fees of $.0059 for mono copies and $.055 per color copy.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
14-407 5B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to authorize payment to the Conference
of Western Wayne in the amount of $5,190.00 for membership dues for the CWW 2014-2015
fiscal year membership.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14- 408 5C.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Makowski to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter
into an agreement with Van Buren Township for automatic mutual aid in specific circumstances
between Romulus Fire Department and Van Buren Township Fire Department.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14- 409 5D.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth, to introduce Budget Amendment 13/14-
20 to allocate the SAFER Fire Grant funding used in the 2013/2014 budget year.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Revenue
101-3410-512.51-94 Federal Grant - SAFER
0
12,246
12,246
Expense
101-3410-734.70-25 Fire Regular Wages
0
6,765
6,765
101-3410-734.70-30 Fire Part-time Wages
0
3,858
3,858
101-3410-734.71-10 Fire Overtime Wages
160,000 264
160,264
101-3410-734.72-10 Fire Dept Social Security 69,300 675
69,975
101-3410-734.72-20 Fire Dept Medicare
16,150 158
16,308
101-3410-734.72-30 Fire Dept Retirement
93,910 195
94,105
101-3410-734.72-60 Fire Dept Life Insurance 1,530
16
1,546
101-3410-734.72-80 Fire Dept Worker's Comp 25,500 315
25,815
To allocate the SAFER Fire Grant funding used in the 2013/14 budget year.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-410 5E.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to introduce Budget Amendment 13/14-
21 to transfer DDA's net proceeds of the 2014 bond issue (Council resolution #14-085) into a
"Construction Fund" per the "General Accepted Accounting Principles."
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
DDA Goddard Road Construction Fund
Revenue
405-0000-410-69-51 DDA Bond Proceeds
0
1,007,290 1,007,290
Expense
405-4260-742.90-10 Goddard Road Streetscape 0
443,127
443,127
405-4260-742.90-11 Cost of Issuance
0
13,887
13,887
Fund Balance
405-0000-390.00-00 Fund Balance
0
550,276
550,276
To transfer the DDA's net proceeds of the 2014 bond issue (Council resolution #14-085) into a
"Construction Fund" per the "General Accepted Accounting Principles"
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-411 5F.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to concur with the administration and
authorize approval of the fiscal year 2013/2014 encumbrances for supplies and services in the
amount of $305,880.51.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-412 5G.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Crout to concur with the administration and author-
ize the mayor and clerk to enter into the Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wayne County
accepting the $50,000grant for improvements to Merriman Park.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo,
Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
14-413 5H.
Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to 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,
through December 1, 2014.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-414 5I (1).
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to concur with the administration and
reject bids as submitted under the Michigan Municipal Services Authority (RFP 918-32-04
Statewide Financial Management and Human Resources System) as published by the City.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
-
None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-415 5I (2).
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to authorize the mayor and clerk to
enter into an agreement with BS & A Software for upgrades and extensions to our existing serv-
ices.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-416 6A1.
Moved by Makowski seconded by Crout to approve second reading and final adop-
tion of Ordinance Amendment Chapter 22, Article VIII, Cost Recovery For Emergency Services,
Sections 22-212, 22-215, and 22-216.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,
Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
14-417 6A2.
Moved by Makowski, seconded by Wadsworth to schedule a forty-five minute pub-
lic hearing on October 27, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. to hear comments regarding ZYNP Int'l Corp's tax
abatement request. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer excused.
7. Public Comment:
Reverend Rita Tally, First Baptist Church, spoke about disciplining and
supporting our children. Devon Safford introduced herself as a candidate for the Romulus Board
of Education. Margaret Leduc and Lynn Conway, members of the "Committee Supporting
Romulus Charter Revisions", asked for the community's support for the Romulus Charter
Proposals that will be on the November 4, 2014 ballot. Jan Lemmon, Chairperson, Cemetery
Board of Trustees, asked for donations to replace the flag pole in the Romulus Memorial
Cemetery. Reverend John Wester spoke about police presence at football games.
Resident thanked the mayor and council for their good job, especially on being transparent.
Resident thanked Public Safety Director, John Leacher, for mentoring her daughter, who is soon
to become a Michigan State Police Officer. Resident commented that exciting things are hap-
pening in the City of Romulus.
14-418 7A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Court to adopt a memorial resolution for the
family of LaTrenda "Kandy" Posey.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout,
Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
8. Unfinished Business
Councilwoman Abdo commented that the I-275 bike path will be
cleared by next April.
9. New Business
10. Communication:
Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden wished John Leacher well in his new job
and welcomed Jadie Settles as the interim public safety director. Councilwoman Makowski
announced that the "Friends of the Library" need more friends. If interested, please contact Sue
Dossett at 734-941-3056.
14-419 10A.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a resolution recognizing John
Leacher for his years of service to the City of Romulus.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden,
Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Makowski to adjourn the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski,
Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the forego-
ing to be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on
October 6, 2014.
Publish:
October 23, 2014
W
AYNE
Goodfellows plan event
The Wayne Goodfellows will host the
28th Annual Fundraiser for the group
from 5:30 until midnight Dec. 5 at the
Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe
Road inWayne.
Every year, the Wayne Goodfellows
provides food, toys, and emergency assis-
tance for the residents of Wayne. Last
year, the group was able to help more
than 200 families throughout the year and
also supported various local organiza-
tions that provide support for the less for-
tunate in the community, noted Jennifer
Gietzen, president of the Goodfellows in a
prepared release.
“Our funds are raised by employee
groups, merchants and service organiza-
tions that have Christmas fundraisers, sell
raffle tickets, Christmas bulbs and other
items for donations. Most of the funds
raised come from the items donated to
these groups so they may auction or raffle
themat their Christmas fundraising activ-
ities,” she added.
The Wayne Goodfellows is a 502 © 3
certified organization and all donations
are tax deductible. Donations can also be
made through PayPal at waynegoodfel-
lows.org.
Gietzen urged residents who have any
questions to contact her for verification of
the person soliciting donations for the
Goodfellows. She said that several groups
are soliciting and the need is serious
again this year.
“Thank you in advance for your assis-
tance in making this Christmas full of
fond memories for all by insuring that
there is No Child in the City of Wayne
Without aChristmas,” she concluded.
Tickets for the Dec. 5 event are priced
at $25 per person and include a dinner
buffet, dessert, soft drinks and an entry
into the door prize drawing. There will
also be prizes, raffles, auctions, a DJ,
dancing and a cash bar during the
evening.
To purchase tickets, donate an auction
or raffle itemor formore information, call
(734) 722-1111.
fect infection prevention procedures at
all of its hospitals, however, in the unlike-
ly case that a patient with Ebola-like
symptoms is transported or arrives there.
They are also working with their new col-
leagues at Beaumont Health to imple-
ment a strategy at Beaumont and
Botsfordhospitals.
Ebola is only spread through direct
contact with bodily fluids of people who
have been exposed to the virus and are
showing symptoms. It is not airborne. The
standard procedure is to isolate patients
suspected of the Ebola virus until proven
otherwise.
The only confirmed cases of Ebola in
the U.S. have been reported in Texas,
with one fatality. However, Cristy Rankin,
emergency management coordinator for
Oakwood, said it's important to practice
procedures because there are other high-
ly-communicable diseases that are not as
rare and they are not always easy to
detect.
“We have to be prepared for anything,”
she said. “Oakwood staff regularly con-
ducts drills to ensure the highest level of
safety for the communities we serve. This
is a large effort for us throughout our sys-
tem to make sure our staff is as prepared
andwell-trained as possible.”
Each Oakwood hospital performs at
least two drills a year with various scenar-
ios to ensure staff are educated, trained
and prepared to handle any emergent sit-
uation.
Oakwood is continuing to refine an
Ebola response plan in the wake of grow-
ing concerns about the spread of the
virus, a hospital spokesman stressed.
Drill
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Mock patient Carla Clark, of Ecorse, is wheeled from triage to the next station in the
emergency department.