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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Schools honored for energy saving efforts

The $334,000 in cost savings wasn't the included: high-efficiency lighting upgrades,
only benefit the Romulus Community installation of a new energy management
School District realized from the energy system, HVAC system upgrades, water con-
savings plan and upgrades throughout servation improvements and installation of
school buildings. The district efforts were a liquid pool cover at the high school.
honored with a major energy award from “We knew we had to do something to
the Energy Services Coalition in change the trajectory of our growing ener-
November. gy costs in our district, said Bill Garland,
The energy project was led by the dis- district manager of maintenance. “We
trict to address much-needed equipment couldn't go on just temporarily fixing
upgrades and repairs throughout its build- things.”
ings. The project utilized energy conserva- In a collaborative effort with Honeywell,
tion bonds, which allowed the district to Performance Contracting Owner's
borrow funding for 15 years. The annual Representatives, LLC, and JLMchanical
savings generated ultimately ensures the successfully implemented energy improve-
repayment of these bonds, according to ments across seven district buildings.
Superintendent of Schools Marjie These contractors were instrumental in Members of the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education and administration
McAnally. performing energy audits, design engineer- accept the Energy Savings Award.
“Without costing taxpayers a dime, ing, project management, performance
we've made our district significantly more measurement and maintenance, officials as a project leader. “Thanks to our new sys- team better identify malfunctioning equip-
energy efficient,” said McAnally, of the said. tem, we have much more control maintain- ment, power usage levels and usage
recent project. “We are very proud of the “We were committed to reducing emer- ing the climate and energy use in the build- reports, according to McAnally.
fact that district-wide upgrades also result- gency maintenance calls from failing ings.” “We were able to get DTE rebates in
ed in $149,877 in annual operational sav- equipment which created a condition not Increasingly, the district faced mechani- excess of a quarter of a million dollars
ings.” conducive for a quality educational envi- cal failures and power outages even when while drastically reducing our carbon foot-
Spearheaded by McAnally and the dis- ronment,” explained Jeff Barfield, an weather was not a factor. The energy print,” she said. “We are continuing to find
trict energy bond team, improvements HVAC service technician who also served upgrades helped the district maintenance ways to save money and energy.”

Annual fashion show planned Open wide...

Advance tickets are now on sale for son and are available by phoning Free clinic set in Belleville
the Belleville Area Women's Club Chairperson DeLaney Provencher,
annual Spring Fashion Show which (734) 625 -0919 or from any women's
will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. club member. Adventist Community Health is seek- Church and will take place at Edgemont
Tuesday, April 9 at Wayne Tree Manor. Advance tickets priced at $35 will ing volunteers to participate in a free Elementary School in the gymnasium.
Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and be available until March 1. healthcare event set for 8 a.m. until 5 The school is located at 125 Edgemont
the fashion show will begin at 8 p.m. Wayne Tree Manor is located at p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 in Belleville. St. in Belleville.
Tickets for the event are $40 per per- 35100 Van Born Road in Wayne. The group is seeking dentists, eye Local coordinators of the health care
doctors, hygienists and dental assistants event are Nathaniel Oregon (918) 902-
Tour quality. to volunteer their services for the day 9977 and Adam Woolf (734) 721-5330.
The dental vision coordinator is Randy
during the free service event provided
“This involved administration, our first
responders, the DPW, boy scouts, the min- to members of the community. Griffin, DDS who can be reached at
FROM PAGE 1 isterial alliance, schools-there's a long list All volunteers are covered by a (317) 409-3260 or randy.griffin@lakeu-
of everyone who participated,” she said. $100,000 malpractice/liability policy. nion.org.
Mayor Leroy Burcroff said even the The event is sponsored by the Information is also available at
Gretchen Whitmer. cold weather did not turn people away. Belleville Seventh-day Adventist bellevillefreedentalclinic@gmail.com.
City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg, who “I was impressed with the number of
helped coordinated the event, said she walkers,” he said. “It was a cold morning, To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900.
even received feedback from state officials but there were a lot of people who wanted
later that day who were impressed with its to walk.”

MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2019
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: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, William Wadsworth, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-010 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on January 7, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb,
Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Barden. Motion Carried.
19-011 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on January 7, 2019 – Open Session, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Grant.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Barden.
Motion Carried.
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report
Mayor Pro Tem Barden thanked Chairwoman Pro Tem Tina Talley for filling in for himat the last Council meet-
ing.
19-012 4A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of John
Frank Losen, Sr. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams. Nays –
None. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-013 4B. Moved by Talley, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Ronald
Collins. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-014 4C. Moved by Talley, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Earl Cliff
Beem. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-015 4D. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Georgia
Rose Hughes. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
19-016 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into a grant agreement between the State of Michigan – Michigan Indigent Defense
Commission (MIDC) and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and the City of Romulus
from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 with a local share of $54,215.
Discussion: Councilwoman Williams asked Police Captain Monte if the City will be responsible for any over-
ages of funds and he replied yes; however, the Finance Dept. will monitor the transactions Motion Carried
Unanimously.
19-017 5B. Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
Amendment 18/19-20 to recognize anticipated revenues to be received from Michigan Indigent Defense
Compliance Plan Grant Funding and set up the anticipated line item budget for additional operational expenses
for FY 2018/19. Any revenues in excess of expenditures will roll over into fund balance and will be utilized for
the FY 2019/20 budget according to the State of Michigan’s grant period.
Discussion: Councilwoman Williams asked Police Captain Monte if any officers will be taken off the street to
comply with the Compliance Plan and Cost Analysis; and, Captain Monte replied no. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg announced the annual Martin Luther King Day Walk/Celebration that will be held
on Monday, January 21, 2019 beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast at the Middle School.
19-018 6A1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Talley to reappoint Donald Morris and John Clark to the Board
of Zoning Appeals:
Donald Morris, regular member – three-year term to commence July 1, 2018 and expire on June 30, 2021. John
Clark, alternate member – two-year term to commence July 1, 2018 and expire on June 30, 2020. Discussion:
Councilwoman Williams asked why the reappointments are being requested so far after the expiration dates of
their terms. Councilwoman Webb said she will ask the Planning Director about the reappointments.
Councilwoman Abdo asked for a complete list of the Boards and Commissions. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment
Oscar Arbleu, representative from Rashida Tlaib’s office, spoke about satellite offices for Congresswoman Tlaib.
8. Unfinished Business
Councilman Wadsworth asked if residents will be notified before the Wick Road Project starts and Mayor
Burcroff replied that yes they will be notified; and, notices will be posted on social media, etc.
9. New Business
Councilwoman Williams said she has received complaints about the wording of the introduction that is read
before Number 7 on the agenda, Public Comment.
10. Communication
Councilwoman Talley thanked Councilwoman Williams for the delicious food she provided for the 13 th District
quarterly meeting. Councilwoman Talley also gave a reminder that the annual Soul Food Dinner will be held on
Feb. 7, 2019.
19-019 10A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Webb to adopt a resolution to recognize City of Romulus resi-
dent, Sharon Walker, upon receiving an award from the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party
Organization. Motion Carried Unanimously.
11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
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 January 14, 2019.
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