The Romulus Arts Council is
currently seeking art for the
annual Romulus Pumpkin
Festival guide book.
Each year, the first-place win-
ner art entry is used for the cover
art on the guide book. The second
and third place winners, along
with two honorable mention win-
ners, will also be included in the
book.
This is the 20th anniversary of
thePumpkinFestival in the city.
A donation from the Leo D.
and Eva Roach family havemade
cash prizes available for the top
three art winners. The first place
winner will receive $200, second
place artist will receive $150 and
the third place winner will
receive $100 and each of the hon-
orable mention winners will
receive $50.
All students who are Romulus
residents are eligible to enter
their work in the contest, from
pre-school through 12th grade.
Rules require that the art must
have a fall/pumpkin theme, but
no Halloween theme; no wording
should be on the artwork; the pic-
tures should be no smaller than
8.5 by 11 inches and nor larger
than 11 by 17 inches; the art must
be portrait oriented; bright colors
are preferred in acrylic, water-
color, tempera or pastels. Crayons
and colored pencils do not have
the vibrancy of the other medi-
ums for reproduction.
The name, age school and con-
tact information of the student
artist must be on the reverse side
of the entry.
All interested participants
should submit their artwork to
the Economic Development
Department, located in Romulus
City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174 by July 29.
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Belleville Christmas in July begins today
Art for Pumpkin Festival program still sought
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 3, 2017
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:
John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Absent:
Kathy Abdo, Sylvia Makowski.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Absent:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-213 2A.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on June 26, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Wadsworth.
Motion Carried.
17-214 2B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Crout
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on June 26, 2017.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Wadsworth.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
17-215 4A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a resolution to congratulate Kris and Vivian
Moe on their 50 th wedding anniversary.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-216 4B.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to adopt a resolution to congratulate Joe and Nina Ozog
on their 50 th wedding anniversary.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
– None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff provided a video of upcoming City events.
17-217 5A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolu-
tion to file a petition on the Freeman Drain located on the property subject to the Project Mercury development.
As part of that development, a portion of the Freeman Drain will be abandoned and the drain rerouted accord-
ingly. This resolution allows Wayne County to conduct a public hearing to solicit public comment.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-218 5B.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the administration and award Bid 16/17-27 for
two-year fixed pricing on water hydrant and gate valves for Water Division of the City of Romulus, Department
of Public Works to the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder, HD Supply Waterworks.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-219 5C.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
16/17-36 for one-year fixed pricing for water system parts for Water Division of the City of Romulus,
Department of Public Works, to the lowest, most responsive, responsible company, SLC Meter.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
17-220 6A1.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to approve second reading, final adoption of Appendix
A – Zoning Amendment 1.237 which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 26, 2017.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
17-221 6A2.
Moved by
Roscoe
seconded by
Choate
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 16/17-28, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 26, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-222 6A3.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-1, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 26, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-223 6A4.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with City Planner, Carol Maise, to re-appoint
Emery Long to the Board of Zoning Appeals for three (3) years – expiration date of term will be June 30, 2020;
and, to re-appoint Julie Allison as an alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for three (3) years – expi-
ration date of term will be June 30, 2020.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
7. Public Comment:
A resident commented about questions under public comment being addressed under Number 8 on the Council
Agenda - “Unfinished Business”. A resident commented about the City administration emailing the City
Council, BZA and Planning Commission agendas to residents who are currently signed up to receive emails from
the administration.
A resident commented that people should be kind to one another.
8. Unfinished Business:
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff explained that Number 7 on the Council Agenda is “Public Comment” not “Public
Debate.” City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, informed that agendas for meetings are sent out upon request.
Councilman Wadsworth inquired about the River Oak issues. (Mayor advised the issues are being addressed.)
9. New Business: None.
10. Communication: None.
11.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
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 July 3, 2017.
RM0199 - 072017 2.5 x 9.358
ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 014
CITY OF ROMULUS
APPENDIX A - ZONING
AMENDMENT 1.237
An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Romulus by conditionally rezoning
certain property from M-2, General Industrial to M-T, Industrial Transportation.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
SHORT TITLE: This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Amended Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 1:
To conditionally rezone 69.48 acres of property at 37350 Ecorse, Parcel #80-024-
99-0005-703 from M-2, General Industrial District to M-T, Industrial
Transportation.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
06R1A1
PT OF SE 1/4 SEC 6 T3S R9E DESC AS BEG N00DEG 19M 30S E 60FT AND S88DEG 13M
20S W 112.65FT FROM SE COR SEC 6 TH S88DEG 13M 20S W 1200.43FT TH N00DEG
25M 10S E 1258.54FT TH N00DEG 18M 40S E 635.81FT TH N00DEG 23M 00S E 650.53FT
TH N88DEG 10M 00S E 1179.78FT TH S00DEG 04M 57S E 2545.32FT TO POB
69.48 AC
SECTION 2: Severability. Should any word, sentence, phrase or any portion of this ordinance be
held in any manner invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any state
agency having authority to do so for any reason whatsoever, such holdings shall be
construed and limited to such words, sentence, phrase, or any portion of the ordinance
held to be so invalid and shall not be construed as effecting the validity of any of the
remaining words, sentences, phrases or portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3: 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.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication thereof in an official
newspaper, which publication shall be made when the minutes passing the ordinance
are published subject to revocation at will of the City of Romulus at any time.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council at the City of Romulus this 3rd
day of July, 2017.
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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 in said City on
the 3rd day of July, 2017.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Introduced:
June 26, 2017
Adopted:
July 3, 2017
Published:
July 20, 2017
RM0200 - 072017 2.5 x 8.551
Santa will be vacationing in
downtown Belleville today and
tomorrow, July 20 and 21.
To celebrate his visit, local
businesses are offering
Christmas in July bargains, sea-
sonal treats and children's activi-
ties throughout the downtown
area.
Our Father'sDay Care is offer-
ing children's games, giveaways,
visits with Santa and other chil-
dren's events from 9 a.m. until 5
p.m. at 111 SouthSt.
Other participants include
Belle's; Bayou Grill; Crafted:
Modern Handmade; Egan's Pub;
Edrice Luv Collection Boutique;
Denny's Barber Shop/Hot Hair
Salon; Garden Fantasy on Main;
Kabab Garden; Hidalgo's
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
andRainbowMassage.
The annual garage sale at the
Belleville Area Museum will
take place Friday from 10 a.m.
until 6 p.m. and antiques
appraisals will be offered from4-
6 p.m.
Music at Lakesidewill feature
the Stubbs Girls in concert at 7
p.m. Friday inHorizonPark.
Other participants include
the Belleville Area District
Library, the Belleville Seventh-
Day Adventist Church and
Wayne County Community
College Ted Scott Campus which
provided the decorated fire
truck along with the Belleville
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites which provided the down-
town shuttle tomorrow from 4-7
p.m.
Garden Fantasy on Main will
be hosting a wine tasting and
sale from 5-7 p.m. today, July 20.
Visitors who wear their ugly
Christmas sweater or hat will
receive 10 percent off purchases
both today and tomorrow, July 21
at Garden Fantasy on Main, 210
MainSt.
From noon until 4 p.m., chil-
dren can create an edible bird
ornament at the shop. Wine for
the special tasting is provided by
Vintners Canton Winery. For
more information about the sale,
call (734) 697-7400 or
GardenFantasyOnMain.com.
In the holiday spirit, The
Gardener's Choice is accepting
early orders for fresh cut
Christmas trees, starting at $25.
Available trees include Scotch
Pine, White Pine, Douglas,
Fraser and Concolor fir. Pre-
orders will receive a 25 percent
discount if paid by Nov. 1. The
Gardener's Choice is located at
7580 Belleville Road in
Belleville. Formore information,
or to order, call (724) 697-1820 or
Thegardenerschoice.com.
Belle's, which sells artisan
gifts and resale items, is provid-
ing free hors d'oeuvres and cof-
fee along with a chance to win a
$50 Visa gift card with every $10
purchase during the Christmas
in July celebration. Belle's will
also offer giveaways of local arti-
san work both today and tomor-
row.
For more information about
the Christmas in July celebra-
tion, contact the Belleville Area
Chamber o Commerce, (734) 697-
7151.
relying on tax captures through the
TIFA, the city and the Aerotropolis to
pay those bond payments. If for any rea-
son there would be changes in the law or
changes in property values and there's a
shortfall in any given year we wanted a
way of protecting the city. This gives us
that protection.”
Hitchcock said the tax revenues from
the $40 million building and the estimat-
ed $125 million in personal property in
the form of equipment and technology
needed to operate the center would be
more than enough to offset the bond pay-
ments, however.
The city also contracted with Seefried
to supply construction management
services for the road project, but that
service will not cost the city any money,
according to Mayor Leroy Burcroff.
Seefried is also the company construct-
ing the building for Amazon.
Councilman William Wadsworth said
the plan was a boon to the city, since it
brought in the capital investment as well
as the road improvements.
“This is the first time in my 30-plus
years here that we actually have a final
say in a new road or an expansion in a
road,” he said. “In the past it's always
been what the county or the state want-
ed. I think that's a very positive thing.”
The project could bring between 1,600
and 2,500 jobs to the community, as well.
It was announced at the end of May, but
company officials said they want to have
it operational next year.
“Probably our biggest challenge right
now is that we meet the timeline,”
Burcroff said.
“This company is a real deal and
they're looking to move fast on this. My
commitment and our team's commit-
ment is that we're going to make sure we
do everything in our power to keep them
on their timeline. It means a lot to our
city.”
Amazon
FROM PAGE 1
Singing
along
Joe Reilly, a local musi-
cian, performed in a
family summer concert
at the Romulus Public
Library last week. The
concert was funded in
part by the Michigan
Humanities Council
and the Michigan
Council for Arts and
Cultural
Affairs.
Children, and parents,
sang along with the
music during the free
event at the library, part
of
the
Summer
Reading Program.
Photo by Sean Rhaesa
