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ROMULUS
ROMULUS

Newly-elected mayor promises to ‘exceed expectations’

The 20th inauguration cere- board of appeals, the Downtown
mony for newly-elected Romulus ” Development Authority and the
officials drew a large crowd of This is not my vision, not the Tax Increment Financing
supporters and well wishers to Authority Director.
city hall Nov. 8. council's vision, it is your vision. McCraight won the mayoral
After opening remarks from Where do you want the city to go? election with 2,483 votes or 59
several local dignitaries, 34th percent of the votes cast. He
District Court Judge Lisa Martin defeated former Mayor Alan R.
administered the oath of office to Lambert who received a total of
city council members John thanking their families and their personal agendas but had been 1,732 votes, or 41 percent of the
Barden; Virginia Williams; Tina supporters and campaign work- chosen to find common ground total.
M. Talley; William J. Wadsworth; ers and giving credit to the voters and help work in the community He told the crowd that the city
Celeste Roscoe; Kathy Abdo and who cast their ballots for them. to achieve the full potential of was beginning a new vision
Eva Webb. All are incumbents. Each of them also lauded outgo- the city. process as the needs and wants
Judge Tina Brooks-Green offici- ing Mayor LeRoy Burcroff for his “The officials have been cho- of the city change. He said he and
ated at the swearing in of incum- 24 years of service to the commu- sen to strive to better your com- his administration would be
bent City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg nity. Burcroff opted not to seek munity to work together to pro- looking for help and for volun-
who was unopposed in her bid reelection this year. vide the best quality of life possi- teers to serve in the community.
for a fourth term in office, and Wadsworth, the longest-serv- ble for residents,” he said. This “This is not my vision, not the
incumbent city Treasurer Stacy ing member of the city council, was McCraight's first bid for council's vision, it is your vision. Mayor Robert McCraight
Paige. who was first elected in 1983, elected office after a 20-year Where do you want the city to go.
Newly-elected Mayor Robert said that as the campaign was career with the city. He was for- Romulus is the home of opportu- McCraight closed his remarks
McCraight was sworn into office over, “It is now time to do the merly the chief building officer nity,” he said, “but it must be the with a pledge to operate in an
by Brian Oakley, chief judge at people's work.” and director of public services home of opportunity for every- open and transparent manner
the 34th District Court in McCraight, after thanking his and economic development for body. We are a diverse communi- and concluded by telling the
Romulus. wife for her support, told the the city. He also served as the ty, we have always been, but we crowd, “I plan to exceed your
Each of the newly-elected offi- assembled crowd that the offi- administrative liaison to the can become an example for the expectations during the next four
cials spoke to the large crowd, cials had not been chosen for planning commission, the zoning nation,” he said. years.”

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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-005
CITY OF ROMULUS
APPENDIX A - ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.250
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 14, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, SECTION
14.05, LONG TERM PARKING FACILITIES, CAR RENTAL, AND LEASING
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-009 FACILITIES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS
CITY OF ROMULUS THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
APPENDIX A - ZONING The following Section(s) are amended:
AMENDMENT 1.252 Section 14.05 Long-term Parking Facilities, Car Rental, and Leasing Facilities.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13, SITE DESIGN, SECTION 13.05 LIGHTING ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus
REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS this 1st day of November 2021.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City
The following Section(s) are amended: Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall
Section 13.05 Lighting Regulations Council Chambers on the 1st day of November, 2021.
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a news-
this 1st day of November 2021. paper of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 18th day of November, 2021.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC,
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall Romulus City Clerk
Council Chambers on the 1st day of November, 2021. COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a news- 11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI.
paper of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 18th day of November, 2021. Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a peti-
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, tion may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said
Romulus City Clerk petition shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, (6%) of the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. City was elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a peti- the Council shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
tion may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said Introduced: 10-25-2021
petition shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent Adopted: 11-01-2021
(6%) of the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the Published Effective: 11-18-2021 RM0620 - 111821 2.5 x 4.382
City was elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and
the Council shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 10-25-2021 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Adopted: 11-01-2021
Published Effective: 11-18-2021 RM0620 - 111821 2.5 x 4.235 November 1, 2021
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-008 Pledge of Allegiance
CITY OF ROMULUS Roll Call
APPENDIX A - ZONING Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva
AMENDMENT 1.253 Webb, Virginia Williams (attended the meeting at 7:39 p.m.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 12, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 12.15, Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE ZONING Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS Stacy Paige, Treasurer
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
The following Section(s) are amended: Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Section 12.15 Wireless Communication Facilities and Services. D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Carol Maise - City
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus Planner
this 1st day of November 2021. 1. Agenda
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City A. Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented
Motion Carried Unanimously
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall 2. Minutes
Council Chambers on the 1st day of November, 2021. A. Res. #21-312 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a news- from the regular meeting held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.
paper of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 18th day of November, 2021. Motion Carried Unanimously
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, B. Res. #21-313 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
Romulus City Clerk special meeting - study session held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, discussing long-term parking facilities, wireless communication facilities, and lighting regulations.
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. Motion Carried Unanimously
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a peti- 3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
tion may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
petition shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent Motion Carried Unanimously
(6%) of the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
City was elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and A. Res. #21-314 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Administration
the Council shall immediately reconsider such ordinance. and approve the appointment of Cheryle Buckley, to the City of Romulus Officer Compensation
Introduced: 10-25-2021 Commission, with a term to expire on June 24, 2026. Motion Carried Unanimously
Adopted: 11-01-2021 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Published Effective: 11-18-2021 RM0619 - 111821 2.5 x 4.363 A. Councilperson Williams attended the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Res. #21-315 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the second
reading and final adoption of TA-2021-001 which amends Article 14, PARKING REQUIREMENTS,
Section 14.05, Long-Term Parking Facilities, Car Rental, and Leasing Facilities and Article 22,
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-006 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, Section 22.03, Temporary Buildings and Uses of the Zoning
CITY OF ROMULUS Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously
APPENDIX A - ZONING B. Res. #21-316 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the second reading
and final adoption of TA-2021-002 which amends Section 12.15, Wireless Communication Facilities
AMENDMENT 1.251 and Services of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 22, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, SECTION C. Res. #21-317 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the second
22.03, POWERS AND DUTIES, SECTION(e) TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND USES OF reading and final adoption of TA-2021-003 which amends Article 13, Site Design, Section 13.05,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS Lighting Regulation sofa the Zoning Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: D. Res. #21-318 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the second reading and
The following Section(s) are amended: final adoption of an amendment to Chapter 58, Traffic & Motor vehicles, Section 58-66, Defined,
and 58-67, Entrance; exits; paving, of the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances.
Section 22.03(e) Temporary Buildings and Uses. Motion Carried Unanimously
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
this 1st day of November 2021. 8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City 9. Unfinished Business - None
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall 10. New Business - None
Council Chambers on the 1st day of November, 2021. 11. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a news- Res. #21-319 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for
paper of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 18th day of November, 2021. the family of Roxanne McCurdy. Motion Carried Unanimously
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, Res. #21-320 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution, at
the request of Clerk Bragg, thanking Katie Tomasik for her service in the Clerk's Office.
Romulus City Clerk Motion Carried Unanimously
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, Res. #21-321 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a memorial
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. resolution for the family of Vivianne Hollified. Motion Carried Unanimously
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a peti- 12. Adjournment
tion may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
petition shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent Motion Carried Unanimously
(6%) of the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
City was elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 1, 2021.
the Council shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 10-25-2021
Adopted: 11-01-2021 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Published Effective: 11-18-2021 RM0618 - 111821 2.5 x 4.394 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0617 - 111821 2.5 x 9.621