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June 20, 2013
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
June 3, 2013
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 LeRoy Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-179 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held May 28, 2013.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-180 3A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to grant a no-fee permit for all City of Romulus
Pumpkin Festival and Parade of Lights activities during the week of Sept. 16, thru Sept. 22, 2013.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
13-181 3B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the request from Maria Lambert, DDA
Director, and authorize the closing of Hunt Street between Goddard and Bibbins beginning at 8:00 a.m. and also
Goddard between Moore and the railroad tracks beginning at noon on Friday, Sept. 20th and ending at 9:00 p.m.
on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-182 3C.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Crova to concur with the request of Maria Lambert, Romulus Arts
Council, to obtain a special temporary liquor license from the MLCC to sell alcoholic beverages during the
Pumpkin Festival weekend (Sept. 20-22, 2013) with proceeds to fund local scholarships.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-183 3D.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to grant a no-fee permit to Jason Malloy, 30000 Marshall
Drive, Westland, MI 48186, on behalf of "Dominate Diabetes" for a 5K run/walk on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013
from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. pending route approval from the DPW and police departments. All
proceeds from the event will benefit the American Diabetes Association.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-184 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crova to allow a current POAM retiree to switch his Blue Cross
Blue Shield traditional insurance to Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO2, which would save the City $5,556.00 per
year. Roll call vote taken, but not completed - mover of motion withdrew the motion, no further action taken.
13-185 4B. Moved by Crova, seconded by Choate to schedule a study session to discuss charter amendments on
Monday, June 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
13-186 4C.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Barden to concur with the recommendation of legal counsel regarding
an attorney opinion letter.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
13-187 5A.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the purchase of licensing/siren system
upgrades for the City of Romulus alert/notification siren system from the only qualified vendor, West Shore
Services, Inc. in the amount of $9,965.00
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-188 5B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to extend bid award 12/13-03 for Concrete Joint Seal
Maintenance Program for joint repairs on Vining Road Between Smith and Middlebelt by Carr's O u t d o o r
Services, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $21,074.00
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-189 6A1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to approve second reading and final adoption of amended
City Ordinance, Chapter 5, Flood Damage Prevention.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
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 June 3, 2013.
Publish: June 20, 2013
CITY OF ROMULUS
Summary of Ordinance No. 13-189*
The Code of Ordinances of the City of Romulus, Michigan, Chapter 5, Buildings and Building Regulations, is
amended by way of addition of a new Article VIII, "Flood Damage Prevention."
The purpose of the new Article VIII is the protection of the environment, and of public health and safety, and to
minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to regulate
construction and development in special flood hazard areas within the City of Romulus. Such regulation is
designed to be in accordance with the terms of the National Flood Insurance Program and the City of Romulus'
participation therein, as well as in accordance with other ordinances and resolutions of the City of Romulus with
regard to floodplain management and otherwise.
Article VIII provides for the duties and powers of the Building Official with respect to flood damage prevention;
establishes a permit requirement for construction and development in flood hazard areas and sets forth a permit-
ting process with regard to the same; sets forth standards for flood hazard reduction; and authorizes enforcement
of the requirements of Article VIII, as well penalties for violations.
* In accordance with MCL117.3(k), a True Copy of Ordinance No. 13-189, being Chapter 5, Article VIII of the
City of Romulus Code of Ordinances can be obtained or inspected at the City of Romulus Clerk's office, 11111
Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
Savings Clause:
Nothing in this Ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding
pending in any court or administrative body, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes
of action acquired or existing, under any Act or Ordinance hereby repealed by this Ordinance; nor shall any just
or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.
Severability:
Should any word, sentence, phrase, or any portion of this Ordinance be held in a manner invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction or by a state agency having authority to do so for any reason whatsoever,
such holdings shall be construed and limited to such word, sentence, phrase or any portion of the Ordinance held
to be so invalid and shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining words, sentences,
phrases, or portions of this Ordinance.
Conflicting Ordinances: All prior existing ordinances adopted by the City of Romulus inconsistent or in conflict
with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency hereby expressly
repealed.
Readings:
This Ordinance shall be given a first reading on May 28, 2013, shall be enacted on June 3, 2013 and
shall be published on or before June 20, 2013 and shall be effective June 20, 2013.
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED
by the City Council of the City of Romulus this 3rd day of June,
2013.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City Council of the City of
Romulus at a regular Council meeting held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall in the City of Romulus on
the 3rd day of June, 2013.
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Romulus Roman, a newspaper printed in the City of
Romulus on the 20th day of June, 2013. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
INTRODUCED: May 28, 2013
ADOPTED: June 3, 2013
PUBLISHED June 20, 2013
Within forty-five (45) days after the publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition may be
presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Such petition shall contain the
text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six (6%) of the registered electors registered at the
last preceding election at which a mayor of the City was elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be
suspended from operation and the Council shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
CITY OF ROMULUS
PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR TAX ABATEMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 24, 2013 at
6:15 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 to con-
sider an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, as amended for
Detroit
Thermal Systems, 6505 Cogswell, Romulus, MI 48174.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Tax Parcel: 80-024-99-0001-703
Land in the City of Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan described as: 06N1A N2 P1A PT OF THE SE 1/4
OF SEC 6 T3S R9E DESC AS BEG N 88D 40M 35S E 33.01 FT FROM THE CEN COR OF SAID
SEC 6 TH N 88D 40M 35S E 1285.69 FT TH S OD 06M 59S W 189.30 FT TH S 18D 05M 41S
W 464.65 FT TH S 17D 58M 20S W 356.54 FT TH S 18D 18M 28S W 87.88 FT TH DUE W
1003.03 FT TH DUE N 1023.85 FT TO POB 27.84 ACRES
This is an open meeting! All interested citizens are invited to attend, and will be given an opportunity to com-
ment on the proposal. Written comments may be forwarded no later than June 24, 2013 at 12 0'clock noon to the
attention of:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
City of Romulus
Publish: 06-20-13
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2)
(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by writ-
ing or calling the following:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk.
Publish: June 20, 2013
N
ORTHVILLE
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tree is dedicated to her mother, father, broth-
er and husband. Her husband, Merlin,
passed away since the trees were planted, so
the tree they purchased has even more of a
specialmeaning toher.
Tammy McGrane, another member of the
Cemetery Board, said she and her son, Jesse,
purchased a tree in memory of her late hus-
band Matthew, who died at 47 after suffering
a heart attack and was laid to rest in the
cemetery in July 2005. The McGrane's were
married 17 years. “Trees bring beauty and a
serene feeling in the cemetery,” she said
“They help bring joy andmemories and keep
things in perspective. Having the plaques up
there for family members gives the cemetery
more pride.
“I lost my husbandway too soon. I'm there
almost every day. I see his tree and his name
in loving memory. For my son and me, that
was a really big accomplishment. You can
buy a monument and put it in the cemetery.
We felt there has to be more to the purpose
of what you do. My husband's picture is on
the monument. It's good for your heart and
your head - not just a spot on the ground.”
Sheldon Chandler said he and his wife,
Gloria, thought it was important to not only
purchase trees in memory of their deceased
family members, but also help out with the
project to beautify the cemetery.
“Romulus is our home,” Gloria Chandler
said.
“The cemetery has never looked better
than it does now,” SheldonChandler added.
Lemmon said there are plans for more
improvements at the cemetery. The goal is to
add 20more trees along the back fence.
Board members are working on plans for
a new Victorian gate for the south entrance
and getting the old fence in the northwest
corner removed and replaced.
“At the present time there are not enough
funds to replace the entire fence with a
beautiful wrought iron fence, but that is also
one of our goals,” she said.
Lemmon praised the efforts of former
Romulus Economic Development Director
Tim Keyes, who connected the group with
Jim Jones of W.H. Canon. She said the new
trees improve the overall appearance of the
front of the cemetery and provide shade.
They bloomwhite in the spring andwill have
a burgundy leaf in the fall.
“The board of trustees had an idea, but
without the residents who purchased the
trees, the project would never have hap-
pened,” she said. “We want to give them a
great big thank you. We are always asking
people to get involved with the cemetery. We
canuse all the ideas andhelpwe can get.”
Located at Shook and Tobine roads, the
cemetery is the final resting place of
deceased armed forces heroes, political fig-
ures, public-safety officers, other well-known
families and 180 years of Romulus residents.
The burial grounds date back to 1832,
making them older than Michigan, which
would not earn statehood until five years
later. The cemetery is considered so impor-
tant to the community that the property is
dedicated as ahistorical landmark.
For more information on the cemetery or
trees, call the city clerk's office at (734) 942-
7540.
There may be a run on crepe paper and
patriotic streamers next week as Northville
residents prepare for the annual
Independence Day Parade, organized by
theNorthvilleCommunityFoundation.
One of themajor highlights of the annual
event is the Bike Parade, sponsored this
year byMeijer andHunter Orthodontics. To
enter, youngsters need only decorate their
bikes before the parade and take their
patriotic wheels to Seven Mile and Center
Street at about 9:15 July 4. Moms and Dads
are welcome to walk the parade route with
their children, if they so choose.
Judges will determine the best decorat-
ed bike and after the parade, award the
winners, one boy and one girl, a gift certifi-
cate from Meijer. There is no need to pre-
register for the bike parade.
According to Shari Peters, president of
the Northville Community Foundation
which organizes the parade every year,
there are still available spots in the parade.
To enter a band, float, antique vehicle,
horseback rider, juggler, dancer, kitchen
band, marching group, character or lawn
mowing brigade, it is necessary to complete
an application. Peters said every marcher
must be registered and to obtain an appli-
cation, simply call (248) 374-0200 or visit
www.northvillecommunityfoundation.org.
“It bears repeating,” Peters said.
“parade entriesmust be pre-registered.”
Unless of course, they are in the afore-
mentioned bike parade or the pet parade.
“I need to remind the pet owners who want
to march with their pets to bring along
some water for them. It often gets warm
along the route,” Peters said.
This year the Monkeymobile, Herbie the
Love Bug, Ghostbusters and so many other
floats and entries have joined the parade
that Peters said she can't begin to recount
all of the entries.
“It's a great parade andwe need to thank
all the volunteers and committee members
who work so hard to get it done,” she said.
“And a special thanks, too, to St. Mary
Mercy, which sponsors the event every
year,” Peters said.
“It just gets better andbetter.”
The Northville Independence Day
Parade will begin at the foot of Griswold
andMain in downtownNorthville promptly
at 10 a.m. following the singing of the
National Anthem by the Ward Church
Choir.
Emcees again this year are radio person-
ality LisaBarry andDr. Bill Demray.
The parade will travel down Main to
Rogers, Rogers to Cady, Cady to Wing, Wing
toFairbrook.
Jakes Auto and TruckRepair has donated
a 2013 Del Ray scooter which is being raffled
off tohelp fund theRomulus Animal Shelter.
Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 and
are available at both Jake's locations, 36766
Goddard Road and 12003 S. Huron River Dr,
at the Romulus Animal Shelter and from
CityCouncilmanWilliamWadsworth.
The drawing will take place during the
Romulus Downtown Development Authority
Pumpkin Festival at 5 p.m. Sept. 22 on the
WabashFreightHouseEntertainment Stage.
For more information, contact Wadsworth
at (734) 955-5960.
Scooter raffle aids shelter
Parade entries still accepted
Kids from throughout Northville will be decorating their bikes in red, white and blue again
this year to enter the annual Bike Parade, part of the 4th of July Parade in downtown
Northville.
Trees
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