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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Romulus library celebrates year of growth

Scott Spielman More than 1,200 library cards This year, a three-year strate- ets to the Fox Theater and Little
Special Writer were issued and more than gic plan was developed and Caesar's Arena.
68,000 items checked out or implemented, according to Next year, Braden said the
It's been another successful downloaded. The Wi-Fi and Braden. The first year focused on plan is to focus on building-relat-
year for the Romulus Public meeting rooms saw increased service-related plans, while the ed issues.
Library and more good things use, and more than 20,000 items second year, 2020, will focus on “We'll be looking at our space
are on the way. were shared through inter- building-related issues. and trying to provide better
Library Director Patty Braden library loans. The library also “Every single goal in the plan space for our patrons,” she said.
outlined the successes from the saw a 15 percent increase in total is based on resident input that Some goals include moderniz-
2018/2019 fiscal year for the holdings, between printed mate- we've received,” Braden said. ing the existing space, expanding
Romulus City Council last week rials, audio-visual materials, “This is what the residents meeting space, incorporating
and talked about plans for next ebooks and more. want.” additional audio visual capabili-
year. “We're continuing to order Some of the service-related ty, bringing in more comfortable
“Everything is going up, up new materials every day,” said goals met this year include offer- seating, moveable tables and
up,” said Councilwoman Tina Braden. ing laminating services on site additional public computers-par- Patty Braden
Talley. “I use the library quite Library programs saw a signif- and selling envelopes. Hours ticularly in the children's area.
frequently and it's always been a icant increase, too, she said. were also expanded to 6 p.m. on Council members said they can do if they really want to do
blessing to me.” Attendance in summer reading Fridays and select Saturdays. By were impressed with the something good for the town,”
The library serves 40,000 peo- programs increased by about 26 partnering with other organiza- progress at the library, consider- said Councilman William
ple in the city as well as Huron percent. Involvement with com- tions, the library was able to offer ing less than 10 years ago lack of Wadsworth. “I compliment this
Township. Although construction munity organizations rose about additional classes on topics like funding forced city leaders to mayor and these elected officials
at the adjacent courthouse may 17 percent, too. genealogy, financial wellness and shut down the library, recreation and past elected officials that
have contributed to a 3 percent “We're reaching out to the health. Early education classes department and close municipal have been involved in this.”
decline in visitors, the library community more and more, part- were expanded, too. Library card parks. Treasurer Stacy Paige agreed.
still recorded more than 56,000 nering with various organiza- holders can use their library “This library, along with the “I just think it's great. It's a great
visits this year. tions and individuals,” Braden cards to get discounted Red recreation and the parks is an resource for our community,” she
All other metrics were up. said. Wings tickets, movie tickets, tick- example of what elected officials said.
Funeral services set today for John K. Sterling

John K. Sterling, Jr., the original and Metropolitan Authority and pioneered addition, he was a longtime member of Victoria.
former information officer for the Huron- the establishment of a public the United States Tennis Association that The family will receive visitors from 3-
Clinton Metroparks, died at his retire- relations/information program. He contin- supports programs nationwide that lever- 9 today, Nov. 7, at the L.J. Griffin Funeral
ment home at Sunrise Senior Living in ued in this position until he retired on age tennis and education to help those in Home, 42600 Ford Road (West of Lilley
Westlake Village, CA on Saturday, Oct. 26. Oct. 11, 1991, following 32 years in this need, primarily through the National Road) in Canton. Funeral services will
He was formerly a long-time resident of post, and a total of 36 years working with Junior Tennis & Learning network. take place at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. 8 at
Canton Township. the Metroparks. Mr. Sterling was also a supporter of the the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home in Canton.
Mr. Sterling began his career with the Mr. Sterling became a member of the USO (United Service Organizations) and John will be entombed next to his late
Metroparks as a seasonal recreation International Tennis Hall of Fame follow- donated regularly to the USO due to his wife, Julia, at Woodmere Cemetery in
employee at Metro Beach Metropark ing a 1995 family visit to the historic muse- service in the Army Air Force during Detroit.
(now Lake St Clair Metropark) in the sum- um/tournament in Newport, Rhode World War II. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
mer of 1955. He continued to work at Island. He was also a 60 plus year mem- Among his survivors is his daughter, made to any of the charities listed above.
Metro Beach each summer until 1959. On ber of The Society of Professional
June 8, 1959 he was appointed Journalists Foundation and received a MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Information Officer for the Huron-Clinton special award for some years ago. In October 14, 2019
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. The meeting was called to order at 7:56 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
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Williams
INVITATION TO BID Absent / Excused: None
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 for the following: Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
RIDGE ROAD GRADE ESTABLISHMENT Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- Robin Underwood, Deputy Clerk
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed
envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid open- Agenda
ing. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of 1. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to amend the Agenda. Motion Failed
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. 2. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo for Approval of the Agenda. Motion Carried
3. Minutes
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK A. Res. #19-304 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb for Approval of minutes from the
regular meeting held on October 7, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously
Publish 11/7/2019 CN1974 - 110719 2.5 x 4.72 There were no Special Meetings held on October 7, 2019.
4. Petitioner
5. Res. #19-305 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Request
CITY OF ROMULUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for a No Fee Special Event Permit from Casey James Hickey to have a Gaylin Hickey Memorial BBQ,
RFP 19/20-10 HEALTH CLUB/GYM MANAGEMENT on October 19, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., located at 11901 Hunt St. Motion Carried
SOFTWARE FOR ROMULUS ATHLETIC CENTER Unanimously
The City of Romulus on behalf of the facility's management firm, Rink Management is seeking bids 6. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
7. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report
from qualified and experienced companies for fitness club / gym management software for the Motion Carried Unanimously
Romulus Athletic Center. 8. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a proposal must use the forms provided by Jazmine Danci, Director of Marketing & Community Development announced upcoming community
the City. Proposal forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN system at events and she requested a no fee permit to close Hunt Street between Goddard and Bibbins for the Fall
http://www.mitn.info/. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not consid- Family Fun Fest on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Historical Park.
ered official copies. Proposals may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the Res. # 19-306 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve a no fee permit for street clos-
bidding documents. er - Hunt Street between Goddard and Bibbins - for the Fall Family Fun Fest on Friday October 18, 2019.
Motion Carried Unanimously
(2) Questions must be emailed to Purchasing@romulusgov.com and received no later than five A. Res. #19-307 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administra-
business days prior to the published deadline for the submittal of proposals tion and award ITB 19/20-07 to the lowest, responsive and most responsible bidder, Allie Brothers, Inc.,
(3) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre- for a three year pricing contract for Class A and Class B Uniforms for the City of Romulus Police
tion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN system. Officers. Motion Carried Unanimously
All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly for any issued adden- 9. Res. #19-308 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration and
da. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and acknowledge receipt introduce Budget Amendment 19/20-07 to recognize reimbursement received for the payment made to
of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of the required docu- DocuSource Printing Company for FOIA document request.
ments for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment
of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the RFP documents.
(4) A total of four (4) copies (One original and four marked "Copy") and 1 electronic copy in
"PDF" form of the documents of the proposal must be submitted together in a sealed enve-
lope or package and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday,
11/26/2019. The original proposal may be clipped but should not be stapled or bound. Copies
may be stapled and bound. The original and copies should be identical, excluding the obvious
difference in labeling. To recognize reimbursement received for the payment made to DocuSource Printing Company for FOIA
(5) One RFP pricing sheet must be sealed in a separate envelope and placed within the enve- document request. There is no impact to General Fund, Fund Balance. Motion Carried Unanimously
lope/package containing the copies of the proposals. This envelope should be clearly marked 1. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
“RFP 19/20-10 HEALTH CLUB/GYM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR ROMU- A. Res. #19-309 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the appointment of Jerry
LUS ATHLETIC CENTER.” DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRICING OR FEES IN YOUR Frederick to the Board of Zoning Appeals as the Planning Commission Liaison. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. To establish an Industrial Development District for Parcels 80 097 01 0012 000 and 80 097 01 0014 000. No
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. Failure to submit pricing on the proposal form Action Taken.
provided by the City of Romulus may cause the bid to be considered non-responsive and inel- Res. #19-310 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session Request from
igible for award. Proposals should be addressed using the proposal label provided in the RFP Fire Chief, Kevin Krause for October 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm for a Risk Assessment Presentation. Motion Carried
documents. Unanimously
(6) At approximately 2:45 p.m. local time following the deadline for submitting bids, all timely C. Res. #19-311 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the First Reading and
received bids are to be publicly opened and read. Introduction of Amendments to Chapter 50 Special Assessments, Section 50-1 and Section 50-13 of the Code of
(7) The successful Contractor will be required to enter into a contract with, and provide all bonds Ordinances for the City of Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously
and submit proof of all insurance required by the request for proposal documents and origi- D. Public Hearing Request for 10-28-2019 at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments on a proposed Industrial Facilities Tax
nals of all required endorsements acceptable to the City. Exemption Certificate application for Mucci PAC USA. No Action Taken.
(8) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the 2. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer - None
Public Comment
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and Four residents requested to speak.
to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, Rink Management may contract with the low- State Representative Alex Garza spoke about his event at a local business and gave a report on the State
est most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the discretion of Rink budget.
Management and the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in Unfinished Business
its own best interest. 3. New Business
(9) The City reserves the right to reject as non-responsive any proposals that do not contain the 4. Warrant
information requested in this RFP Res. #19-312 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley for Approval of Warrant # 19-19.
Checks presented in the amount of $4,933,656.68. Motion Carried Unanimously
(10) The City reserves the right to reject as non-responsive any proposals which are not organized 5. Communication
and formatted as described in this RFP. Councilwoman Talley spoke about community events she attended; Street lighting outages ; Donations for
(11) The City, during the course of the evaluation process, may request additional written infor- the UAW Strikers; And she acknowledged the residents who had comments during the public hearing.
mation to supplement and clarify the information provided in this response. Councilwoman Williams announced an upcoming Halloween Party event that will be held at the
(12) The City, at the discretion of the proposal evaluation team, may conduct interviews with some Progressive Hall on October 26, 2019 and she commented on the UAW Strikers.
or all of the companies that submitted proposals for consideration. Councilwoman Webb and Councilman Barden both commented on the UAW Strikers.
(13) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, by Adjournment
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing purchasing@romulusgov.com . Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
(14) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu- Motion Carried Unanimously.
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. 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 14, 2019.
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
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