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ROMULUS - INKSTER

School district project wins state honor

Romulus Community Schools was simultaneously reducing their energy and
among building projects recognized for operational costs is a winning combina-
leadership in reducing building energy tion for all participants in the process. We
waste through performance contracts last are confident that as budgets continue to
week. be challenged, and renewable technolo-
Anne Armstrong Cusack, executive gies become more economically viable,
director of the Michigan Agency for the performance contracting model will
Energy, assisted in the presentation of the become the gold standard in addressing
awards at the 2018 Leadership in Energy these challenges.”
Efficiency event in Lansing by the Energy Romulus Community Schools was rec-
Services Coalition - Michigan chapter. ognized for the $6 million project which
“The winners announced today invested included improvements at seven build-
more than $39 million in building system ings, such as LED lighting retrofits, a dis-
upgrades and are saving $3.5 million per trict-wide web-based energy management
year in energy costs over the lifespan of system, energy efficient motors, variable
the improvements,” Armstrong Cusack speed drives, water conservation retrofits
said. “They are shining examples of what and installation of a pool cover. Annual
can be accomplished through perform- energy savings are expected to be
ance contracts when facing tight budgets.” $334,810, according to the construction
“I am very excited about the opportuni- specifications. Administrators from the Romulus Community Schools are all smiles when receiving an
ty for the ESC organization to recognize The Michigan Energy Office, part of the award from the Michigan Agency for Energy at the 2018 Leadership in Energy
our award winners at the 8th annual Michigan Agency for Energy, was a spon- Efficiency conference in Lansing earlier this month.
awards luncheon,” said George Taylor, sor of the awards event. It is a partner
president of the Michigan chapter of the organization of the ESC and the Michigan from a range of organizations working ance contracting.
organization. “Their commitment to posi- state chapter. together at the state and local level to Also recognized were projects in Delhi
tively impacting the environment by The ESC is a national nonprofit organi- increase energy efficiency and building Charter Township, Ypsilanti, Livonia, and
shrinking their carbon footprint, while zation composed of a network of experts upgrades through energy savings perform- St. Clair Shores.
Group hopes to save former home of Malcolm X

There are huge goals for a small house Islam members in 1965.
on Williams Street in Inkster where a ” Sims said he and his group will contin-
non-profit organization hopes to install a He worked at the Ford Motor Co. ue their efforts at the home for as long as
museum and youth outreach center. Wayne Stamping Plant and at Cut Right Carpentry. it may take. He said he wants to buy the
Aaron Sims, co-founder of Project We home and “try to live out the dreams that
Hope, Dream and Believe, has been That house is where he wrote his first speech. Malcolm had, help rehabilitate the com-
attempting to save the home for more munity, turn it into an education center,
than six years. Members of the Inkster help kids learn a trade, use it as a food
City Council agreed last year to donate trol and damaged the interior to the tences for various crimes he quickly rose resource pantry, a building to supple-
the house to the non-profit to be used as point that walls had to be taken down to in the Nation of Islam and was successful ment development within the surround-
a historical museum and office space. the studs for rebuilding, Sims said. in opening new temples and increasing ing community.”
The ultimate goal of the group is to use Sims has a dedication to historic sites membership. His growing prominence Currently, engraved bricks are on sale
the historical site as a sort of community and served as president of the Western resulted in friction and he broke from that will be used in the driveway, on the
center for outreach services to area Wayne County NAACP for 14 years. He the Nation, denounced the black sepa- sidewalk and the walkway to the front
youths. discovered the Williams Street home and ratist teachings and affiliated himself door or the home. Bricks can be pur-
The home, located at 4336 Williams St. it's connection to Malcolm X when his with Sunni Islam. His criticism of the chased at the Project We Hope, Dream
was once owned by the brother of landscaping company was hired by the Nation, it is believed, led to his assassina- and Believe Facebook page for $125 or
Malcolm X and the revolutionary minis- city to cut grass in Inkster. tion by three men identified as Nation of $250, depending on size.
ter lived or visited there from 1953 until During the project, conversations with
his death in Manhattan in 1965. local youths led Sims to believe that the
“He was still Malcolm Little when he house could be used as a center to help MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 2018
moved to the city of Inkster,” explained youth. Organizers have contacted the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
Sims, co-founder of the youth mentoring Michigan Historical Buildings Registry The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
organization. “He worked at the Ford to find out how to get the location regis- Pledge of Allegiance
Motor Co. Wayne Stamping Plant and at tered, but the cost for the application and Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Cut Right Carpentry. That house is where marker is nearly $6,000. Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
he wrote his first speech,” Sims said. Malcolm X became a convert to Islam LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Progress at the home suffered a set- following a criminal career and time in Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
back when a squatter's fire got out of con- prison. When he completed his sen- Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-382 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on October 22, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 18-383 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
INVITATION TO BID City Council held on October 22, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays – None. Abstain – Williams. Motion Carried.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 3. Petitioner
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 for the following: 4. Chairperson’s Report
Mayor Pro Tem John Barden informed that a resident called him to express how helpful the DPW Department
SPRING 2019 U.S.F.S. TREE PLANTING PROGRAM was in solving a problem he had in his yard with the overflow of water.
18-384 4A. Moved by Talley, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Frankie
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike Shreve. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company th
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any 18-385 4B. Moved by Talley, seconded by Webb to adopt a resolution to recognize the 50 wedding anniver-
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability sary of the late Reverend Terry Edwards and his wife Minnie Edwards. Motion Carried Unanimously.
in employment or the provision of services. 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
18-386 5A (1). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and award ITB 18/19-
Publish 11/21/2018 CN1778 - 112118 2.5 x 2.043 03 to the only bidder, R & R Fire Truck Repair, Inc., for the acquisition of one motorized pumper fire apparatus
for the City of Romulus Fire Department, in the amount of $543,574.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-387 5A (2). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
CITY OF ROMULUS, ORDINANCE # 2018-007 and clerk to enter into a ten-year maintenance agreement with R & R Trucking for a fixed annual amount of
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO $1,890.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
PURCHASING ORDINANCE: CHAPTER 39 18-388 5B. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and approve Form
On November 5, 2018, the City Council of the City of Romulus, approved amendments to the City #5597 Corrective Action Plan: Public Act 202 of 2017: Retiree Health Benefit Systems. Motion Carried
Purchasing Ordinance, which in summary provides as follows: Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
• The correction of minor grammatical and formatting errors in the ordinance; City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg announced that the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. and voters do
• The redefinition of existing terms and addition of new terms; not have to vote the whole ballot and there is no straight party voting.
• Small Purchases using Blanket POs & Credit Cards shall increase from $500 to $1,500; 18-389 6A1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to approve second reading/final adoption of Chapter 39 of
• Quotes (previously defined as documented verbal inquiries) previously required for purchas- the City of Romulus Purchasing Ordinance. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth,
es greater than or equal to $1,500 but less than $3,000 will change to be greater than or equal Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
to $3,000 but less than $6,000; 18-390 6A2. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to approve second reading/final adoption of Budget
• Formal Quotes aka RFQ previously required for purchases greater than or equal to $3,000 but Amendment 18/19-15, Motor Vehicle Fund. Motion Carried Unanimously.
less than $6,000 will change to be the requirement of purchases greater than or equal to 18-391 6A3. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session for Tuesday, November, 13, 2018
$6,000 but less than $12,000; at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the City Quarterly Investment Report with City Treasurer, Stacy Paige. The meeting will
• Sealed bids for purchases of goods and services (ITB & RFP) shall change from being required be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
when the purchase is greater than or equal to $6,000 to the new threshold of greater than or City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, spoke about the various ways a person can pay their tax bills; this is also outlined in
equal to $12,000; the recent City of Romulus Newsletter. She also announced that residents should have their tax bills by Dec. 1 st
• Shall allow for the purchase of or for the replacement of failed or failing equipment that is and the payment is due by Feb. 14, 2019.
readily available in the market place and installed without modification and/or services for the 7. Public Comment
repair or replacement of such equipment where the amount is equal to or exceeds $3,000.00 A citizen from Community Cares spoke about a woman who was evicted from her home.
but is less than $20,000.00 ($100,000 for lessees who are responsible for maintenance of the A resident spoke about being evicted from her home and her car towed from her residence.
leased premises); A resident spoke about her identity being stolen and also, about a water main break.
• Shall waive the requirement of competitive sealed bids and allow for the city to piggyback on A resident spoke about a donation she made to the Animal Shelter in memory of her dog.
A citizen from the National Action Network spoke about a resident’s eviction from her home.
an existing extendable contract, for the acquisition of materials, services or goods in combi- A resident informed that Romulus brought back a trophy from a cheerleading competition.
nation with services purchased from a State or Local Governmental Agency's bid; A resident spoke about the proposals on the ballot.
• Contracts for any public work or improvement or for any purchase of a material or other good A resident offered to pay for a towing bill for the person who was evicted from their home.
or service, the cost of which shall exceed $12,000.00, shall not be entered into unless the same A resident informed that Helping Hands is in need of turkeys for this Thanksgiving.
has been approved by a majority of the city council elect or by the respective component unit. A resident said he saw people stealing an evicted person’s belongings.
The entire ordinance may be viewed at the City of Romulus Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne Rd. A citizen from Romulus Community Cares spoke about a resident’s eviction.
Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. 18-392 7A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a resolution of appreciation for Debora and
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this 5th day Melvin Coney for their generous donation to the Romulus Animal Shelter in memory of their beloved dog,
of November, 2018. Meme. Motion Carried Unanimously.
8. Unfinished Business
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true summary of the Ordinance passed by the Romulus Police Captain, Josh Monte, explained the eviction process.
City Council at a regular Council Meeting held on the 5th day of November, 2018. 9. New Business
I further certify that the foregoing was published in The Eagle (Associated Newspapers), a newspa- 10. Communication
per of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 21st day of November, 2018. Councilwoman Williams asked that Council get information forwarded to them. Mayor Burcroff stated that all
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, City Clerk legislative information is forwarded to Council. Councilwoman Abdo complimented Heather Mahon and Andy
Within forth-five days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition McKay of the RAC on the fine job they did with the Trunk or Treat this year. Fire Chief Kevin Krause and
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti- Building Director Bob McCraight are holding a clothing drive for Veterans. Councilwoman Roscoe congratulat-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of ed Boy Scouts Troup 872 on winning first place in the scarecrow contest. Councilwoman Talley thanked Mrs.
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was Coney for her generous donation to the Romulus Animal Shelter and she gave a reminder of the pancake break-
fast fundraiser for Pastor Kren that will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at the Methodist Church from 8 am until
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council 11 am.
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance. 11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Introduction: 10-22-2018 Motion Carried Unanimously.
Second Reading: 11-05-2018 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Publication: 11-21-2018 RM0354 - 112118 2.5 x 6.582 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 5, 2018.
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