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James Bullock, speaking for the applicants, said the venue is “currently running as a event space” and the owners want to “change from an event space to bar.” He said the business will host live music and show larger sporting events.

The council’s action is a local recommendation only; final approval is issued by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The motion directed the city to forward the application “pursuant to MCL 436.1501” and other materials noted in the administrative packet.

Council members asked about operating hours, parking and competition with nearby venues. Councilmember Roscoe asked whether the venue would be open daily or primarily rented for events; Bullock said the intent is to operate regular bar hours: about 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and from about noon to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Roscoe also noted the proximity of two other venues in the same downtown strip and expressed concern about added competition.

Bullock told council the building provides 17 on-site parking spaces and that the applicant is counting on public on-street parking and nearby public lots to serve customers. The council did not place conditions on the recommendation related to parking or operating hours; the city’s building department has reviewed capacity and parking for code compliance.

After the discussion the council voted by roll call to approve the resolution recommending local approval. Recorded yes votes included Councilmember John Wadsworth, Councilmember Kraut, Councilmember Roscoe, Councilmember Talley, Councilmember Abdo, Councilmember Jones and the chair. The council’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for final action.

The council packet noted administrative review and stated the application had been routed through city departments and met local requirements to be submitted to the state agency.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Romulus City Council Meeting 9-8-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Romulus City Council on Sept. 8 voted to concur with city administration and adopt a resolution recommending that Trackside Hideaway LLC, operated by James and Maria Bullock at 36724 Goddard Road in Romulus, be considered for a new Class C liquor license by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.","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},6493144,"Romulus council approves appointments, emergency-notification contract, vehicle lifts and $2.97 million warrant",783,1834000,2617000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731030-b69ddfb9c86ba520ef368892cb4b39f1&start=1834&end=2617","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731030-b69ddfb9c86ba520ef368892cb4b39f1/thumbnail_1834000.jpg","/articles/6493144/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-approves-appointments-emergency-notification-contract-vehicle-lifts-and-297-million-warrant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493144-a4bf83bddce612f1fc56592225017c52/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568045&Signature=nTyNaD~Qn31DgKJFqtz-gHkPNsEqwfKld6nMZTxfeowbcrAKQJ2to2BQTJAeUWGzX6-d7iCnf7jX6X7r-jRgJufbTagUdUlMwqv6IuCqyHwDx-DdMsxDfYsthHy2aKuq3IpbGWAklVA65eqBFXuMU80~uV0834xV~jx9nBrHnxDK8jXemCBBbGbRvbBvR1fVGEOZ8WPbdIzdLvw81Ibj04EGMwZ2JXmQ2GHrbF~dGKkU3Cq~ciiUwv58TCrzDSU~lMBta0G-emNvK42IWHVLiZFQefYaqEBBxL~tqsrNdMUtGTbqQpRFYa1pkb6jYaSxYxPLyAxd~W6OMP-8gdna7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council on Sept. 8 approved several routine but material administrative items, including an appointment to the recreation commission, a three-year emergency-notification contract, a purchase of heavy-equipment lifts and payment of city warrants totaling $2,967,996.77.

Appointment: Council concurred with administration to appoint Autumn Archie to the Romulus Recreation Commission, with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. The motion to concur passed on a roll-call vote.

Emergency notifications: The council authorized the mayor and clerk to enter a three-year agreement for the Code Red emergency-notification system. Councilmembers emphasized that residents must sign up for the system on the city website to receive alerts by phone, text or email. Staff offered to assist residents without internet access to register.

Vehicle lifts: The council approved piggybacking on a cooperative purchasing contract to acquire a set of six mobile column lifts for heavy vehicles. The purchase was described by staff as mobile lifts used by mechanics to service heavy equipment (fire trucks, salt trucks) and was listed at a total cost of $89,677.96. The vendor was identified in the packet; the transcript references a Sourcewell cooperative contract and the maker of mobile column lifts (transcribed name corrected in administrative documents to Stertil-Koni USA, Inc.).

Warrant payments: The council approved warrant number 25-17 by roll call. The warrant amounts included line-item totals across funds, with a grand total of $2,967,996.77. Among the line items recorded in the motion were: General Fund $94,356.75; Major Street Fund $4,393.04; Local Street Fund $57,002.46; Public Safety Fund $49,343.55; Tax Increment Finance Authority $2,056,298.58; Water and Sewer Fund $487,427.78; Motor Vehicle $24,296.53; Library Fund $13,471.97; and other smaller funds and payroll accounting items. The motion passed by roll call with all voting yes.

Each of the above motions passed by roll call and the council did not attach additional conditions in the meeting transcript. Staff comments noted next steps for resident sign-up for Code Red and for coordinating delivery/installation of the vehicle lifts with the relevant city department.","At its Sept. 8 meeting the Romulus City Council confirmed an appointment to the recreation commission, approved a three-year Code Red emergency-notification agreement, authorized a piggyback purchase of mobile column lifts and approved warrant 25-17 totaling $2,967,996.77 across city funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493149,"Romulus to seek $339,911 MDOT reimbursement for streetlight conversion; DTE to install LEDs",116,1548000,1664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731030-b69ddfb9c86ba520ef368892cb4b39f1&start=1548&end=1664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731030-b69ddfb9c86ba520ef368892cb4b39f1/thumbnail_1548000.jpg","/articles/6493149/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-to-seek-339911-MDOT-reimbursement-for-streetlight-conversion-DTE-to-install-LEDs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493149-db92cbcfd14b73614657a613eb3e8cab/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568045&Signature=JdW5b7xBk-p6JPRbRBdG7bPedkhj6xLZeVurPQlKa6eRsEXyIJ3foq2mwVQrpwfHpY0p~W9LmWKTqNkckBld3yYVnQCmn4MCHXxkrnjIZxfelib9i4Hg0R1ATJaUvmDcd-xcW1MyZa8aUGC861SeutaeV~QwziB9dI1sgDTVBKTbQN6Xine0kJ6sVb1nqdzfnoW0h1Tndu9IPQSpRb-Y5qfAi5cB7zNSTaAuDWJH8pyplFkoruUf3V9u0eZ5OHCHvhYhMCRX2rzotjso~of1Ts0WFAqGwDc866usbXrdFQ28JBY3SoFfDWDUDxioVy-w9Px2gCRsaPUfGyfFpXFgcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council on Sept. 8 authorized the mayor and clerk to enter into Michigan Department of Transportation contract number 25-5425 to receive reimbursement of $339,911.16 for a streetlight conversion project under the federal Carbon Reduction Program.

Chief of staff Julie Waitoko introduced the mayor’s item; Julie Albert, the project lead in the public works process, told council the program covers replacement of about 1,200 streetlights across the city. Albert said equipment was ordered after council approved expenditures in April and that DTE will perform the installations. She told council the work is tentatively scheduled to be completed “in time for the Christmas holidays,” with installation crews progressing through the city in roughly two- to four-week segments.

Councilmember Roscoe asked whether the project would add new lights or only replace existing fixtures; Albert said the current approval covers replacement of existing lights, not additions. Albert also asked residents to report streetlight outages to the city so known recurring problems can be elevated to DTE for resolution.

The motion to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the MDOT reimbursement contract passed on a roll-call vote with councilmembers voting yes. The transcript and staff remarks indicate the council action authorizes the reimbursement portion of a broader conversion program; DTE will supply and install the equipment and the city will manage the administrative steps to obtain reimbursement.

No municipal appropriation or schedule beyond the reimbursement approval was specified in the transcript; staff said the city had previously approved the capital expenditure and ordered equipment.","Council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign MDOT contract 25-5425 to receive $339,911.16 in reimbursement for the city's streetlight conversion under the Carbon Reduction Program. City staff said about 1,200 fixtures will be replaced and DTE will perform installation, tentatively by the Christmas season.","actionData","errors"]

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Romulus council recommends Class C liquor license for Trackside Hideaway

Romulus council approves appointments, emergency-notification contract, vehicle lifts and $2.97 million warrant

Romulus to seek $339,911 MDOT reimbursement for streetlight conversion; DTE to install LEDs