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Historical Commission: The council voted to reappoint Terrell Byrd, Sheldon Chandler, William Crane, Mark Lukowitz, Lucinda Roden and Virgil Varner to the Historical Commission through Dec. 29, 2029. The council also appointed Hannah Barnard to fill a vacant term on that commission with the same expiration date. The mayor’s remarks and staff records indicated those nominations were routine reappointments and a replacement for a vacancy.

Romulus Athletic Club (Romulus Flyers): Council authorized the mayor and clerk to execute a license/attachment agreement allowing the Romulus Athletic Club to use Elmer Johnson Park for football practice, games and end-of-season cleanup from Oct. 7 through Nov. 8, 2025 (Tuesdays–Fridays, 4:00–8:30 p.m.). The motion recorded Mr. Jones as mover and Ms. Abdo as seconder; the council approved the license consistent with staff conditions.

Contract award — water hydrant and gate valves: The council awarded ITB B25-2605 (listed in the meeting as ITB 25-26) to Ferguson Enterprise Supply (and identified a second supplier as part of the bid listing) for two-year contract pricing on large water hydrant valves and gate valves used by the Department of Public Works. Finance staff confirmed funds are available. The award was made to the lowest responsive bidders as recommended by staff.

Budget amendment — City Hall east-ramp emergency repair: Council introduced Budget Amendment 25/26-5 to cover costs associated with an emergency repair at the City Hall east ramp; the council record states the ramp has deteriorated and presented a life-safety concern. The motion to introduce the amendment was approved; staff will return with details and required allocations as part of the budget process.

Early voting for Nov. 4 election: Acting under MCL 168.720e, the council adopted a resolution setting seven days of local early voting for the Nov. 4, 2025 city general election. Early voting will run Monday, Oct. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Early Voting Site, 11131 Wayne Road, Romulus. Hours are Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The clerk’s office advised that absentee ballots will be mailed beginning Sept. 25 and urged voters to allow three business days for delivery.

Alley-vacation item postponed: After public comment and staff input the council voted to postpone consideration of an alley-vacation request and asked staff (public services) to provide a further report before the matter returns to council.

Warrant approval: The council approved warrant number 2518, paying bills across multiple funds with a total of $2,924,629.66, including a $1.817 million water and sewer disbursement and a $183,081.88 technology-services entry. The motion to pay the warrant was approved in roll-call votes.

Procedure and next steps: Several approvals were routine administrative actions; staff were directed to complete implementation steps such as confirming permit clearance plans for events, returning with detailed cost and funding information for the introduced ramp-repair amendment, and preparing the alley-vacation supplemental report. The clerk’s office provided election-administration reminders for absentee-ballot issuance and early-voting hours.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Romulus City Council Meeting 9-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Romulus City Council on Sept. 22 approved reappointments to the Historical Commission, authorized a sports license and a two-year supplier contract for water system parts, adopted a seven-day early-voting schedule for the Nov. 4 city election, and introduced a budget amendment for an emergency City Hall ramp repair.","taxTitle","Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55650,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6467002,"Romulus council approves no-fee permit and partial Ferndale Street closure for Polka Dots Haunted Night Market",0,1640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811929-60406d9887697f9171f676cf943bd2d6&start=1640&end=1640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811929-60406d9887697f9171f676cf943bd2d6/thumbnail_1640000.jpg","/articles/6467002/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-approves-no-fee-permit-and-partial-Ferndale-Street-closure-for-Polka-Dots-Haunted-Night-Market","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467002-e855f915d640e45d4ec2a1c21cdf02b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770349674&Signature=CVkyuRtZgFyRBosiUd079oRcvo6hwJEEvMQezjqlFpUHkkLOz-EHif9-1jaL~CBYdYv-jK1FZY1b-3g4O~-XwhaMzJKfSJ-8ONLQll-1BocroOZ7GPrP0n6Dl1JEo8Tqp~0~~OBXgGdStrYu3kjULphAobs631E8rKGBqK3KeTiI22Ny-G0EIpUtryUFtM0v8qBFWNKbWfq0lX2OAygopHr183jji7iBqCSifFxW0ld7xyAm5g-XoqCa3P5gLesdgIbIKbMLpfAuSJ3Ku9W0Lsuoa0YGU5PkmSZ3690gjNMHUKwOvuCXzRkma31DWYB1tbVDxoSLppcNCphpRpAoWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council on Sept. 22 approved a no-fee permit and a partial street closure for a special event the petitioner said is intended to increase vendor space and improve public safety. The Haunted Night Market, to be hosted by Polka Dots Decor & More on Oct. 11, 2025, is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m.; the applicant asked to close part of Ferndale Street from Goddard Road to the north–south alley behind the business from noon to 10 p.m. to accommodate about 30 vendors.

The council’s action responded to a request presented by the event representative, identified in the record as Justin Kuderik. Kuderik told the council the partial closure would let the event “fit more people and it’s safe for our attendees,” and said about 30 vendors plan to set up in the street area.

City staff reported that relevant departments reviewed the request and had no objections. The city’s public safety department (the fire department) added a condition: the petitioner must maintain a clear travel path of sufficient width to allow passage of a fire engine, which the council record specifies as a 15-foot clearance for emergency vehicles while the road is closed.

Council members voted to approve a no-fee permit and the partial road closure, with the motion moved by Mr. Walford and supported by Mr. Kraut. The roll-call-style vote recorded the council’s assent and the permit was authorized as requested with the fire-department clearance condition.

The approved closure begins at Goddard Road and ends at the entrance of the north–south alley behind Polka Dots Decor & More. The applicant also discussed lighting for the event; staff said new exterior lighting near the business and the planned hours (4–8 p.m.) should provide sufficient illumination, and the council did not add further requirements.

Council approval allows the event to proceed under the stated hours and conditions; the record shows no public objections during the meeting.

The petitioner’s requested conditions and the council’s motion are administrative approvals rather than changes to local law. If event details change materially (different hours, larger closure, or other public-safety implications), those would need to be returned to the council or handled by staff under existing permitting rules.","The Romulus City Council approved a no-fee permit and a timed partial closure of Ferndale Street for a special event hosted by Polka Dots Decor & More on Oct. 11, 2025, after the petitioner said the closure is needed to fit vendors and maintain attendee safety; the fire department required a 15-foot emergency corridor.","actionData","errors"]

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Romulus council approves licenses, appointments, contract awards and voting schedule; introduces emergency ramp repair amendment

Romulus council approves no-fee permit and partial Ferndale Street closure for Polka Dots Haunted Night Market