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Romulus OK’s re-zoning for new trucking facility

Scott Spielman patch and truck repair facility. ” there-that's my concern,” she
Special Writer There would be space for about Even though it is residential, said. “Those businesses have
30 trucks and or trailers to be been there and they're offering
Another trucking facility parked on the site, he said. this zoning has taken over a good-sized some of the same things you are
could come to a vacant parcel on “It's open to the public, but its area of that residential zoning. going to offer to the general pub-
Ecorse Road in Romulus. primary purpose is to service lic.”
Members of the city council their own trucks,” he said. “The Zelos said that would be a
approved a request last week to rest of the site is basically small part of the operation, how-
rezone a 10-acre site between truck/trailer storage.” “There's also going to be a bar- said. “We're well within an area ever.
Inkster and Middle Belt roads The site is located just west of rier, as well,” he said. “They won't that is planned to be [this zoning] “They're not competing with
from light industrial use to indus- Birchdale Street, a residential be able to see into it.” in the future.” anyone else,” he said. “If some-
trial transportation uses. Peter neighborhood, but Zelos said the He also pointed out that the The council voted 6-1 on the one comes looking for a repair,
Zelos, an architect representing industrial transportation use new use is consistent with other rezoning, with Virginia Williams they won't turn them away, but
the potential buyer, said the sale requires additional landscaping recent developments. casting the lone negative vote. their primary focus will be to
would be contingent upon the between it and any residential “Even though it is residential, She said she was concerned that service their own trucks.”
rezoning. uses. There would 100 feet of this zoning has taken over a good- there were other similar busi- The project will be sent back
The plan would be to establish landscaping between the two sized area of that residential zon- nesses in the area. to the planning commission for
a trucking facility on site, along properties, he added, that would ing. We're in full compliance with “If you're going to hurt the site plan review before any final
with an 8,000-square-foot dis- include any retention basins. the future land use map,” he businesses that are already approval.
Laurain to lead county

police chiefs association

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Van Buren Township Public Safety November 12, 2019
Director Gregory M. Laurain will serve as Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
the new president of the Wayne County The City Council Regular Meeting was Called to Order at 7:30 o’clock p.m.
Association of Chiefs of Police. Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Laurain was sworn into his new leader- Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams.
ship role by 34th District Court Judge Excused: Celeste Roscoe, Eva Webb.
David M. Parrott during a meeting of the Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
executive board of the association at the Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Ted Scott Campus of Wayne County Stacey Paige, Treasurer
Community College District in Belleville. Administrative Officials in Attendance: Chief of Staff Julie Wojtylko, Deputy Clerk Robin Underwood.
1. Agenda
Laurain has served in several capaci- Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented.
ties with the association executive board, Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
including terms as vice president and as Nays None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
secretary. 2. Minutes
Also taking the oath of office were A. Res. #19-336 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo for approval of Minutes from the
Michigan State Police Captain Tom Deasy Regular Meeting held on November 4, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
as treasurer, Livonia Police Chief Curtis Nays None.
Caid as past president, Plymouth Director Motion Carried Unanimously
of Public Safety/Police Chief Al Cox as sec- B. Res. #19337 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the Special Study
Session Meeting held on November 4, 2019.
retary, Westland Chief Jeff Jedrusik as ser- Public Safety Director Gregory Laurain Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
geant at arms and Northville Chief Al Nays None.
Maciag as vice president. Laurain will said Laurain. “I look forward to carrying Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner- None.
represent member police chiefs, directors on the mission and goals of the organiza- 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor ProTem
and executive-level law enforcement pro- tion. We will continue to provide our col- Res. #19338 Motion by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve a Special Tribute
fessionals across Wayne County during his lective advice and take strong stances on Resolution to the family of the late Don H. Barden in recognition of posthumous Secondary Street Naming
Ceremony to be held on November 14, 2019 in the City of Detroit. A special tribute renaming Lyndon Street to
term. any issue affecting law enforcement in Don H. Barden Street.
“It is an honor to serve in the position,” Wayne County.” Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
Nays None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
Nays None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
INVITATION TO BID 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Mayor Burcroff addressed the City and Council regarding the City’s Cemetery and recognized Jan Lemmon,
Chair of the Cemetery Board. A framed commemorative U.S. flag and Certificate of Appreciation was present-
ed to retired Romulus employee, Tim Keyes.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, opened and read aloud, by Romulus A video of current events was delivered by Jazmine Danci, Director of Marketing and Community Development.
Community Schools at the District Administration Building located at 36540 Grant Rd., Romulus, A .Res. #19339 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with administration and consent to
MI 48174 no later than 1:00 PM local time on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 for the following Piggyback on MiDeal Contract #07B7700181 with Gorno Ford to purchase of Two (2) Ford F250 Pick - Up
work: Trucks for the Department of Public Works with a total amount of $60,085.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
Romulus High School - Cafeteria flooring replacement 9650 Wayne Rd, Romulus MI 48174 Nays None.
Romulus Middle School - Cafeteria Flooring Replacement 37300 Wick Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #19340 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and
HaleCreek Elementary - Cafeteria Flooring Replacement 16200 Harrison Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 introduce Budget Amendment 19/20-09 to carry over the program income from last fiscal year (6-30-19) and rec-
Barth Elementary - Cafeteria Flooring Replacement 38207 Barth St, Romulus, MI 48174 ognize additional repayment of liens.
Wick Elementary - Cafeteria Flooring Replacement 36900 Wick Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
All bids shall be submitted online at:
https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/55a1292ff1a96708004a19dc
Please contact jared.marinelli@bartonmalow.com with any questions.
The School Board will not accept any bid submitted after the indicated due time and date. Bidders
will be required to submit with their Bid Proposals a Bid Security by a qualified surety authorized
to do business in the state where the Projects is located. All Bid Proposals shall be accompanied
by the following two forms: Familial Disclosure Form (in accordance with MCL 380.1267) and an
Iran Economic Sanctions Act Form (in compliance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012).
Bid Proposals that do not include these two sworn and notarized forms shall not be accepted.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID Nays None.
ITB 19/20-17 2020 Chevrolet 3500 Low Cab 150" Truck Chassis With Morgan Dry Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Freight Van Body or Department Approved Alternates Res. #19341 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Special Meeting Request from
Merrie Druyor, Director of Authorities for DDA and TIFA for December 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
The City of Romulus is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of a 2020 Chevrolet Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
3500 Low Cab Forward Gas 2WD Regular Cab 150" Truck Chassis with Dry Freight Van Body or Nays None.
department approved alternates as specified in the solicitation documents. Motion Carried Unanimously
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
the City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing An announcement by Treasurer Stacy Paige that kindly reminds citizens of the upcoming Winter Tax Bills which
will be distributed by December 1st. Treasurer Paige stated that the Winter Tax bill is for Wayne County taxes.
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made 8. Public Comment
on the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any One resident addressed the legislative body regarding the donation of turkeys to Helping Hands.
other source are not considered official copies. 9. Unfinished Business
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis- Mayor Burcroff addressed the Council and Community with special recognition of a phenomenal job well-done
cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN by the Romulus Police, Fire and DPW departments during the winter storm, yesterday, which dumped approxi-
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the mately 9 inches of snow in the city.
MITN website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to 10. New Business
obtain all issued addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed Res. #19-342 Motion by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve a Memorial Resolution for
copy of each addendum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the Ginny Smith, (Virginia Mae Smith), retired Romulus Community School District Teacher.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
addendum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in Nays None.
the bid documents. Motion Carried Unanimously
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must 11. WARRANT
be submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's A. Res. #19-343 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Warrant #1921; Checks pre-
Office no later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 1/7/2020. Bids should be addressed using the bid sented in the amount of $2,171,810.63.
package label provided in the ITB documents. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened Nays None.
and read. Motion Carried Unanimously
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all insurance required by the B. Res. #19344 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Warrant #1921E; Checks pre-
sented in the amount of $1,325.00.
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves Nays None.
the right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received Motion Carried Unanimously
and to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the low- 11. Communication - Councilwomen: Abdo, Talley and Williams spoke during Communications.
est most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams.
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by Nays None.
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. Motion Carried Unanimously
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published 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 Tuesday, November 12,
document or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. 2019.
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 12/5/2019 RM0450 - 120519 2.5 x 5.875 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0449 - 120519 2.5 x 14.83