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1) Agenda approval — Motion to accept the regular council meeting agenda as presented; moved by Councilman Kraut, supported by Councilwoman Abdo. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

2) Minutes approval — Approval of minutes for regular meeting April 14 and special study sessions (honorary street naming; FY 25/26 budgets). Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

3) RZ‑2025‑002 (Jim Seale / PMG Sealmaster) — Introduced and approved first reading to rezone 0.94 acres at 28055 Van Born Road from M1 (Light Industrial) to MT (Industrial Transportation). Motion moved by Councilwoman Roscoe, supported by Councilman Kraut. Outcome: approved (roll call: yes votes recorded for present members).

4) RZ‑2024‑002 / SLU‑2024‑003 (Superwide Plaza, 7130 Middlebelt) — Conditional rezoning (lots 6–12 C2→C3; lots 13–30 R1B→C3) introduced/first read and special land use SLU‑2024‑003 (vehicle fueling station; drive‑thru restaurant) approved subject to administrative approval of amended conditional rezoning agreement and site plan. Motions: RZ moved by Councilwoman Roscoe (support Kraut); SLU moved by Councilwoman Roscoe (support Jones). Outcome: both approved (unanimous roll call).

5) No‑fee park permits (several) — Council authorized no‑fee permits for: Horseshoe Club at Elmer Johnson Horseshoe Park (Wednesdays, 5–9 p.m., 05/07/2025–09/24/2025); Creative Minds (Mary Ann Banks Park summer program); Linda Rodriguez (Historic Park Pavilion community garage sale, 05/17/2025); Romulus Middle School (Elmer Johnson Park eighth‑grade picnic, 06/04/2025); Saint Aloysius Parish (Historic Park Pavilion, celebration of prayer, 05/10/2025). Motions moved by various council members per agenda; outcomes: all approved (roll call votes unanimous).

6) Personnel and appointments — Authorized military service contribution resolution (to cover defined benefit contributions while an employee is deployed); reappointments to Romulus Housing Commission (Chris Dunn; Reverend Edward Thomas; Derese Green to terms expiring 02/26/2030; Barbara Sanders to complete term to 02/26/2026); reappointment of Sheldon Chandler to Board of Zoning Appeals through 06/30/2028. Motions moved and supported on record; outcomes: approved (unanimous roll call).

7) Sole‑source and contract awards —
- Sole‑source purchase: artist FEL 3000 for downtown crosswalk painting ($23,000 with 10% contingency) — approved (motion moved by Councilwoman Roscoe).
- Piggyback on City of Warren RFP for 10‑year EMS/Fire billing services with EMSMC — approved (motion moved by Councilwoman Roscoe, supported by Councilman Jones).
- Extend distribution services agreement with Constellation Energy for fixed natural gas rate (term 07/01/2026–06/30/2030) — approved.

8) Professional services and studies — Contract with Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP to complete a citywide housing study (amount not to exceed $47,500); motion moved by Councilman Jones, supported by Councilman Wadsworth. Outcome: approved (roll call yes votes recorded). A related budget amendment (24/25‑18) to recognize a $50,000 MSHDA grant to fund the study was introduced and approved for introduction.

9) Public works procurement and maintenance contracts —
- Award ITB‑24/25‑112 two‑year concrete repair pricing to GB Cement Contracting — approved.
- Award ITB‑24/25‑13 two‑year sand/gravel/limestone pricing to Osborne Industries, Inc. and John D. Osborne Trucking Company — approved.
- Award two‑year tire services contract to three responsive bidders (Jam Best 1, Pumps Tire Service, Trader Ray Tire) — approved.
- Approve biannual rental program (sourcewell piggyback) for a Tymco regenerative street sweeper (May and November rentals) and authorize rentals for the contract term plus allowable extensions — approved.

10) Project R Streets financing and capital actions — See separate article for details (legislative sponsorship grant $5,000,000; HMA change orders $139,824; budget amendment introductions to recognize state funding for Swan Lake and local road projects; adoption of water‑main abandonment resolution). Motions and votes: all approved by roll call.

11) Warrant approval — Approval of Warrant No. 25‑08 (checks and payments across multiple funds) as read into record; motion moved by Councilwoman Abdo, supported by Councilwoman Roscoe. Outcome: approved (roll call yes votes recorded).

How votes were recorded: most motions were moved and seconded by named council members; roll‑call tallies were read aloud as “Yes” for members present. Several items were passed unanimously by the members present. If a specific ordinance or contract number is not supplied above, the meeting transcript listed the item as \"not specified\" or read the identifying label into the record rather than a numeric ordinance or contract identifier.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Romulus City Council Meeting 4-28-25","oneSentenceSummary","A concise roll-up of formal motions, votes and formal actions taken by the Romulus City Council at its April 28 meeting, including rezoning, special land use approvals, contract awards, budget introductions and event permits.","taxTitle","Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55650,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581401,"Romulus council approves first reading of conditional rezoning, special land use for Superwide Plaza fueling station",730,609000,1339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141216-3c6ab61ed3e05b5f7ec35dcf1a438f95&start=609&end=1339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141216-3c6ab61ed3e05b5f7ec35dcf1a438f95/thumbnail_609000.jpg","/articles/6581401/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-approves-first-reading-of-conditional-rezoning-special-land-use-for-Superwide-Plaza-fueling-station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581401-adfdbf134b55d302cf7a5c97f644d94f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185258&Signature=drxkQTcNVXw7XJ6KRuqA0VusDk7z07O9uv9HS7fhSCAo8THZ0pW4iUkW3U3LqnO4s~8lisvYxxLEkKfX7YrlGTw9Sy2qIl7defnYXoNKpA-Z8Lpry~YwmH3iFnVnXujI7VPIa8rsejN~CrnonTHNUgOl3uxo1HNQ6bifwc~thV9hj8mMci4FNQrDL0jzp6B6crLtwkx0YC54NU6uRA7zxGC5WTWIOV2CdW5mvDXH-eA8DVpgn2Wd~4HCwOLXD9l0tOKwaO-IuklYxfNoiSg5ELLKvDRXd0OjsYz3zD398MUWmEyDVbjKl8VqVnHJzGFZIwCKqzt~p9mRvSqq-rQY1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council on April 28 approved the introduction and first reading of a conditional rezoning and concurrently approved a special land use request to permit a vehicle fueling station and drive‑thru restaurant at an existing commercial corner at 7130 Middlebelt.

Jonathan Yono, the property owner, presented a plan to demolish the existing building and construct a 9,800‑square‑foot retail building with vehicle fuel pumps and two quick-service restaurant (QSR) spaces, including a drive‑through. Yono said the application covers eight parcels totaling about 2.16 acres on the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Ecorse Road, and that the project includes a detention pond, rerouted utilities, a six-foot wall and landscaping to buffer a neighboring property to the south, and deceleration lanes on Middlebelt and Ecorse.

Council questions and comments focused on whether plans were submitted before the city’s moratorium on gas stations; Yono said the plans were submitted well before the moratorium passed. He also confirmed the station would sell fuel only for automobiles (no high-flow diesel truck fueling) and that county review of the deceleration lanes was supportive after an initial meeting. Yono said he had discussed fencing and landscaping with the neighbor but had not received a response.

Why it matters: the conditional rezoning would change several parcels currently zoned C2 (general business) and R1B (single-family) to C3 (highway service) under a conditional zoning agreement that limits specific uses and development standards. The special land use approval is required for vehicle fueling stations and drive‑through restaurants in the zoning code.

Actions taken: Councilwoman Roscoe moved to concur with the planning commission and approve first reading of the conditional rezoning (RZ‑2024‑002, Superwide Plaza, as read into the record) to rezone Lots 6–12 from C2 to C3 and Lots 13–30 from R1B to C3, subject to administrative approval of the amended conditional rezoning agreement and site plan. Roscoe then moved (second motion) to approve SLU‑2024‑003, the special land use request for a vehicle fueling station and drive‑thru restaurant, subject to the rezoning and site plan. Both motions passed unanimously on roll call.

Council members and the applicant said the development would “dress up” the corner and provide neighborhood retail offerings beyond a typical convenience store — Yono said he expects space for groceries and additional services inside the market. The planning commission had reviewed the application and the council noted the petitioner had provided a detailed packet and worked with staff and the county on traffic and drainage issues. The council approved the items as first reading/introduction; final administrative approvals and site-plan review are required before construction can begin.","The council granted introduction/first reading of a conditional rezoning and approved a special land use request to redevelop parcels at 7130 Middlebelt into a retail plaza with vehicle fueling and a drive‑thru restaurant, subject to an amended conditional rezoning agreement and site plan.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6581404,"Romulus council accepts $5 million state sponsorship for Project R Streets, approves pavement and budget moves",0,3602000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141216-3c6ab61ed3e05b5f7ec35dcf1a438f95&start=3602&end=3602","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141216-3c6ab61ed3e05b5f7ec35dcf1a438f95/thumbnail_3602000.jpg","/articles/6581404/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-accepts-5-million-state-sponsorship-for-Project-R-Streets-approves-pavement-and-budget-moves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581404-06bef22b16ec9da8cb47c0102b74fa44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185258&Signature=m-p2cDToB4aZYkEc2wcg5Wv66k0V-jBrRg4g~bdtZFY5xqMBHq539ZKxjxBUP~RwaOooaViDVNNAQzn7R4D9kZ9bO0WOLFMWYrqjN5Ynjy8ZlUmPV51WxjXhdWNuyc9Wabx4qesmQ27M5Uurn-zAoPOcAaCF98ftSpW2Qs1pMDpwZ9ZoZfwUvWyO-BmnGbHaCdvshX7aY0VdrG0U7wKcohm1ZKjpOVCfBm0x26-5fMHaNQbdKO0y1CRenHZMdu~eWsL8l64Y4pu5zXeuTMS4zGzCksb9L5xLp2DU5Jps9UcpHh429k8yXQxJnyaolH8dONCRvzwVh0hLh37F291WIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council on April 28 authorized the mayor and clerk to accept a $5,000,000 legislative sponsorship grant from the state of Michigan to support the city’s Project R Streets initiative and related local road work.

Councilors voted to approve the contract authorization unanimously after administration staff explained the grant is allocated to the city (not a reimbursement) and requires no local match. Mayor McCray told the council the award will be used to improve neighborhood streets and to help pay the city’s share of recent resurfacing work on Wayne Road.

Why it matters: the grant supplies a large, direct infusion of state funding the city intends to use for neighborhood street repairs and other elements of its Project R Streets program. Council members repeatedly framed the win as a step in a larger, ongoing effort to pursue additional state funding.

Council also approved several pavement-related actions tied to Project R Streets. The council approved change orders to the 2025 hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving program worth $139,824 to alter treatment of several streets: California Street will receive a 1-inch overlay prior to chip seal, and Central and Lorraine Streets (north of Jones Street) will receive a full-depth mill and overlay. Maria Ferris, the city finance director, verified funds are available in local street accounts for these change orders.

The council introduced a budget amendment to recognize $1,000,000 in state grant revenue and corresponding $1,000,000 of expenditures associated with the Swan Lake project and the local roads fund. The amendment was introduced for later formal adoption. Separately, council also introduced a budget amendment to recognize a $50,000 Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) grant that will fund a citywide housing study.

Other infrastructure actions taken the same night included adoption of a resolution to abandon roughly 500 feet of existing water main installed in the Inkster Road right-of-way (from Ecorse Road to Van Born Road) and related sections of 12-inch main in Ecorse Road (Birchdale Street to Inkster Road). The council approved that resolution by roll call.

Council members described the combined actions as coordinated steps to get roads and related utilities in better condition and to leverage state funding while advancing Project R Streets as an ongoing priority.","The Romulus City Council authorized a $5 million legislative sponsorship grant from the state of Michigan for Project R Streets, approved follow-up pavement change orders and introduced related budget amendments and infrastructure resolutions during its April 28 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Romulus City Council actions, April 28, 2025

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