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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Rotary Club presents annual scholarships

Members of the Rotary Club of tributed the major estate gift that led to the
Belleville awarded six $5,000 scholarships creation of the foundation that makes the
to local students earlier this month. scholarship program possible.
The financial awards were presented Belleville Rotary Club President-Elect
during the 74th Annual Scholarship Rachel Kozlowski offered welcoming
Program at the Wayne County Community remarks including an overview of the
College Ted Scott Campus. Four awards scope and purpose of Rotary. She then
went to Belleville High School students introduced keynote speaker, the Rev.
and two to local residents who attended James Walker of First United Methodist
other area schools. Scholarship awards Church.
included: the Donald D. Juchartz Award to Walker's presentation, directed primari-
Jensen Drewyor; the Charles B. Cozadd ly at the student awardees, highlighted two
Award to Corbin Fields; three academic secrets of which, he said, they might not be
scholarships to students Emma Rafferty, aware. First, that their parents and fami-
Kyle Gurney and Alexis Satterfield and the lies have sacrificed in many ways to make Recent Belleville Rotary Club scholarship winners included Jensen Drewyor, Corbin
Community Service Scholarship to Andrew the students as successful as they are and Fields; Emma Rafferty, Kyle Gurney and Alexis Satterfield and Andrew Schweers.
Schweers. second that in their lives relationships are
Two of the awards are named for past more important than money or things. He ship presentations were made by Belleville all attendees and those whose work made
Belleville Rotarians - Donald D. Juchartz stressed the example of Jesus, whether one Rotarians Mary Jo Suchy, Dennis the evening possible.
and Charles B. Cozadd who exemplified is a believer or not, to show love, compas- Davidson, John MacDermid, Jerry Since inception, Rotary Club of
the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” Mr. sion and kindness to those one encounters Richardson, Brian Pearcy and Ramon Belleville has awarded $552,500 to
Juchartz was well known to all, from local every day - especially those in need. He Eissinger. Belleville High School students as part of
farmers to community and national lead- used other real-life examples in his talk After the presentations, Kozlowski invit- the club scholarship program. This year, as
ers, and had a remarkable career sharing and argued that greatness can even come ed those who are interested in learning in recent years, the primary funding source
his horticulture expertise locally, national- from failure. He encouraged everyone to more about the club to join the meetings at for the program has been the Charles B.
ly, and internationally, through all forms of consider every day what can be done to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Ted Scott Campus of Cozadd Rotary Foundation which assists
media. Mr. Cozadd, a respected attorney, help people. Wayne County Community College. In clos- the club in the funding or partial funding of
and another committed Rotarian, con- Following the Walker's address, scholar- ing, club President Brian Pearcy thanked many projects.
Romulus Library offers summer reading programs

Upcoming summer reading program p.m. on Tuesdays at the library, unless rated PG; July 9 Miz Rosie the Storyteller Friday July 26, the Teens/Tweens
events have been scheduled at the otherwise noted. will appear discussing “Life and Times of Movie/Pizza will be “Captain Marvel”
Romulus Public Library through August. July 2 will be Pajama Movie Night and Maya Angelou”; July 16 will feature a visit rated PG-13.
The program will all take place at 6 the movie will be “Wonder Park” which is from Repco Wildlife with live animals. Yo-yo tricks will be the program for
The next program moves from Tuesday July 30; an Exotic Zoo program Aug. 6 and
to Thursday, July 18 and will feature at 4 p.m. Aug. 13 the :Finale Pool Party
Teens/Tweens - Far Out: Is There Life in will take place at Romulus Athletic
Outer Space? Center, 35765 Northline Road.
Another change takes place with a 6:30 The programs are funded in part by
p.m. program Monday, July 22, Bad Art: the Michigan Council for Arts and
can you make the best bad art? The pro- Cultural Affais and the Michigan
gram is suitable for all ages. Humanities Council, the Friends of the
On July 23 Cameron Zvara, a magician Library and Wings Financial Credit
and entertainer will appear and a 1 p.m. Union.

Continued from page 3 such items or purposes may be spent by the Mayor for other items or purposes within the same activity for which
such allocations are made.
SECTION 39. Be it further resolved that the following millage rates as provided by charter or statute be
REVENUES 752,400 assessed:
SECTION 20. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Special Assessment - OPERATING MILLAGE 9.4063
Beverly Road Fund on an activity basis, the following: P.A. 359 MILLAGE 0.0469
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - BEVERLY ROAD 90,700 FIRE & POLICE SERVICES MILLAGE 4.0000
REVENUES 76,770 LIBRARY MILLAGE 0.7000
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 13,930 SANITATION MILLAGE 1.5500
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 90,700 EPA LEVY MILLAGE 0.7934
SECTION 21. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the 2017B Court Building SECTION 40. Be it further resolved that the Property Tax Administration Fee and any type of late penalty
Debt Service Fund on an activity basis, the following: charge as provided for by charter or statute be assessed.
2017B COURT BUILDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1,042,320 CITY OF ROMULUS
REVENUES 1,515,000 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
SECTION 22. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the 2017A Ecorse/Vining BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
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Capital Improvement Debt Service Fund on an activity basis, the following: That for the expenditures of the 34 District Court and its activities for the fiscal year
2017A ECORSE/VINING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS 444,980 beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, the following amount is hereby appropriated:
REVENUES 3,380,500 OPERATING EXPENDITURES $4, 237,626
SECTION 23. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the 2014 Capital Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
Improvement Debt Service Fund on an activity basis, the following: Nays – Williams.
2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS 205,530 Motion Carried.
REVENUES 205,530 19-136 5B. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor and
SECTION 24. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Sewer Debt Service and clerk to enter into Letters of Understanding/Agreement between the City of Romulus and the Romulus
Fund on an activity basis, the following: Command Officers Association and the Police Officers Labor Council of Michigan (POLC), the Police Officers
SEWER DEBT SERVICE 512,500 Association of Michigan (POAM) and the Romulus Firefighters, Local 4126 of the International Association of
REVENUES 90,000 Firefighters (IAFF) to offer Simply Blue Health Care Plan. Motion Carried Unanimously.
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 422,500 19-137 5C. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and extend Bid 04/05-26
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 512,500 for the Merriman Road 2019 Maintenance Season in the amount of $45,500 for one year with WH Canon as well
SECTION 25. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Water Debt Service Fund as for the installation of the 2019 Holiday Lighting in the amount of $6,655.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
on an activity basis, the following: 19-138 5D. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize the proposal from
WATER DEBT SERVICE - O. R. Colan Associates to perform turnkey right-of-way acquisition services for the potential reconfiguration of the
REVENUES 20,500 Wayne/Ecorse intersection for a cost not to exceed $36,840. Discussion: Economic Development Director, Tim
SECTION 26. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Court Building Keyes, explained the reconfiguration of the Wayne/Ecorse intersection. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Construction Fund on an activity basis, the following: 19-139 5E (1). Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and adopt a resolu-
COURT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - tion to accept Vining Road, Smith Road to Ecorse, as public right-of-way from the listed parcels:
REVENUES 11,000 80-033-99-0001-701, 80-033-99-0003-701, 80-033-99-0006-702, 80-038-99-0003-701, & 80-038-99-0004-704.
SECTION 27. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Ecorse Construction & (Complete resolution on file in the City Clerk’s office). Motion Carried Unanimously.
Vining Road Extension Fund on an activity basis, the following: 19-140 5E (2). Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution to
ECORSE CONSTRUCTION & VINING ROAD EXTENSION 440,000 certify Vining Road as a public road in MDOT ACT 51 accounting in order to collect ACT 51 funds. (Complete
REVENUES 1,000 resolution on file in the City Clerk’s office). Motion Carried Unanimously.
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 439,000 19-141 5F. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and introduce Budget
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 440,000 Amendment 18/19-25 to recognize the insurance company’s reimbursement and the repair cost for a damaged light
SECTION 28. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Tax Increment Finance pole.
Authority Vining Road Construction Fund on an activity basis, the following: FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
TIFA-VINING CONSTRUCTION 160,750 ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
REVENUES 2,500 Merriman Rd. Special Assessment District (S.A.D.)
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 158,250 Expense
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 160,750 218-000-936.001 Merriman Rd S.A.D. Main. Exp. 65,000 5,500 70,500
SECTION 29. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Sewer and Water Fund Revenue
on an activity basis, the following: 218-000-682.000 Merriman Rd S.A.D. Reimbursement - 5,500 5,500
SEWER AND WATER 17,584,470 To recognize the insurance company’s reimbursement and the repair cost for a damaged light pole.
REVENUES 17,178,590 Note: This has no effect on fund balance. Motion Carried Unanimously.
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 405,880 19-142 5G. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution to
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 17,584,470 authorize the Mayor or Human Resources Director to sign required agreements with MERS - approved by City
SECTION 30. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Vehicle and Equipment Council. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Fund on an activity basis, the following: Clerk’s Report
MOTOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT 1,960,740 19-143 6A1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve introduction/first reading of an amendment to
REVENUES 1,076,620 the City Controlled Substance Ordinance. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 884,120 Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 1,960,740 19-144 6A2. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session with Department of Public Services
SECTION 31. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Technology Services Director, Bob McCraight, for Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. to review possible changes to the Code of
Fund on an activity basis, the following: Ordinances, Chapter 20, Environmental Protection. Motion Carried Unanimously.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 822,560 19-145 6A3. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
REVENUES 786,490 Amendment 18/19-24, Court Debt Service Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of May 6, 2019.
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 36,070 Motion Carried Unanimously.
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 822,560 19-146 6A4. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the 2019/2020 City Fee Schedule. Roll Call
SECTION 32. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Property and Liability Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth. Nays – Webb, Williams. Motion Carried.
Self-Insurance Fund on an activity basis, the following: 6B. Treasurer’s Report
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY SELF INSURANCE 601,590 7. Public Comment
REVENUES 602,730 A resident commented about large trucks driving on Wick and Ozga Roads. Four residents commented about the
SECTION 33. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Retirement Insurance new bi-monthly water billing cycle. A resident spoke about a drain that has been clogged since the recent heavy
Benefit Fund on an activity basis, the following: rainfall.
RETIREE INSURANCE BENEFITS 2,844,270 8. Unfinished Business
REVENUES 2,989,350 Councilwoman Williams asked for clarification of where the water actually comes from for The City of Romulus.
SECTION 34. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Brownfield (The water comes from Detroit and is managed by the Great Lakes Water Authority). Councilwoman Williams
Redevelopment Authority Fund on an activity basis, the following: asked Economic Development Director, Tim Keyes, if he would contact grocery chains about opening a store in
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3,750 Romulus.
REVENUES 10,060 9. New Business
SECTION 35. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Downtown Development Councilwoman Abdo announced that she was informed that the train tracks at Bibbins will be repaired this sum-
Authority Fund on an activity basis, the following: mer.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - 438,910 10. Communication
REVENUES 507,690 Councilwoman Talley read a copy of a letter that Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib sent to the CEO of the Meijer
SECTION 36. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Tax Increment Finance Grocery chain, Rick Keyes, asking him to consider opening a Meijer store in the City of Romulus.
Authority Funds on an activity basis, the following: 19-147 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 19-09 in the amount of $2,317,809.84. Motion
TIFA DISTRICT II - 6,330,030 Carried Unanimously.
REVENUES 7,594,100 12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council meet-
SECTION 37. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated the following Capital Budget ing at 9:02 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
expenditures:
CAPITAL BUDGET 4,726,690 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy
SECTION 38. That amounts budgeted for specific items or purposes and not required to be utilized for of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on May 13, 2019.