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Sound the Alarm

City, Red Cross to offer

free smoke detectors

Free smoke alarms will be available to Chief Kevin Krause to discuss fire safety
Romulus residents during a special event and the importance of smoke detectors.
at Metro Commons May 24 as part of the Barner is a volunteer with the Red
Red Cross Sound the Alarm effort. Cross Home Fire Campaign, which
Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight said launched in 2014 to draw awareness to the
that during the event, volunteers will be many home fires the Red Cross responds
going door to door in the city to install to as part of its disaster relief efforts. As
smoke alarms at no cost to residents. For part of the Home Fire Campaign, the Red
more information, he suggested visiting Cross partners with local fire depart-
the Red Cross website. ments-like the Romulus Fire Department-
The effort is part of the celebration of to ensure that residents have working
Public Safety Awareness Month celebrat- smoke detectors in their homes.
ed in April. As part of the month-long Residents with questions for the
activities, the Romulus Fire Department Romulus Fire Department can visit the
hosted a Facebook Livestream with Red city website, call (734) 941-8585 or “like”
Cross volunteer Janie Barner and Fire Romulus Firefighters on Facebook.
Financial workshop set

Messiah Center for Hope in Belleville also connect community members with Cleaning up
will present Show Me The Money Day on free tax assistance services and discuss Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight urged all residents to participate in the annual
May 14. important tax credits, according to organ- Clean Sweep of the city set for 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. this Saturday. Volunteers will
The free event will feature affordable izers. meet at Historical Park pavilion, 11147 Hunt St., to start the effort. McCraight said
financial products, community resources, The event will take place from 9 a.m. the city "needed to do some housekeeping" and this would be the perfect time
financial workshops regarding financial until 1 p.m. at 42200 Tyler Road in for residents to join the effort. Following the clean-up, volunteers will meet at Blue
literacy and budgeting. Presenters will Belleville, 48111. Sky Ice Cream & Hamburgers, 15155 Huron River Dr. for ice cream and prizes.
MCcraight also said the free dumping in the city is set for today, May 12, May 13
Vendor Market set in Sumpter and May 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dumping will close on Saturday at 2 p.m.
he said. For more information, call (734) 942-7571.
Sumpter Township Community Center ing to organizers. Vendor tables are still
will be the site of a Vendor Market this available for a $10 rental fee by calling
month. (734) 461-9373. To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net.
Various vendors will be offering gift The sale will take place from 9 a.m.
items, crafts, quilts, jewelry, crochet items until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The
and other crafts under the pavilion. The Community Center Pavilion is located at
event will take place rain or shine, accord- 23501 Sumpter Road.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 11, 2022
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
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Staff; Julie Albert - Director of Assessing & Financial Services; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire &
April 4, 2022 Emergency Services; Merrie Druyor - TIFA/DDA Director; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Steve
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Dudek - Technology Services Director; Colleen Dumas - Recreation Director
1. Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as amended to include an
Roll Call action item under the Mayor's Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb 2. Minutes
Absent / Excused: Virginia Williams A. Res. #22-083 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
Administrative Officials in Attendance: from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
Robert McCraight, Mayor Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Abstain - Williams
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Motion Carried
Stacy Paige, Treasurer B. Res. #22-084 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Minutes from the
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Special Meeting - Executive Session held on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss an
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; attorney's opinion, and to amend & approve the Minutes from the Special Meeting - Study Session
Kevin Krause - Director of Emergency & Fire Services; Robert Pfannes - Chief of Police held on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 34th District Court, Romulus Municipal
1. Agenda Library, and TIFA/DDA 2022/23 FY Budget Presentations as amended to include the statement from
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the agenda as amended to include an Councilwoman Abdo requesting a more detailed budget from the 34th District Court.
action item under the Chairperson's Report. Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes 3. Petitioner - NONE
A. Res. # 22-071 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. # 22-072 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
Special Meeting - Public Hearings held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the A. Res. #22-085 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
DNR Trust Fund Grant Application for the Historical Park Comfort Station/Concession Building Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the State of Michigan Contract
Project; and at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Recreation Passport Grant Application for the MaryAnn (No. 22-5012) for the third and final phase of the reconstruction of Beverly Road Phase III with
Banks Social Equity and Universal Access Project. Motion Carried Unanimously a 20% cost-share to the City at $269,527. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner B. Res. #22-086 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem Administration and authorize a no-fee permit for the Horseshoe Club to use the Elmer Johnson
Res. #22-073 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution of support Horseshoe Pit on Wednesdays starting May 4, 2022, through September 30, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
for a grant from Wayne County for the maintenance and improvements for the City police building. Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously C. Res. #22-087 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the following
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. appointments: Michael Hoffman, Emery Long, and Yolanda Brown-Ali, to the Brownfield
Motion Carried Unanimously Redevelopment Authority with terms to expire on July 13, 2025. Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor Res. #22-088 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the following
A. Res. # 22-074 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration re-appointments: Dean Trudeau and Randy Moffat with terms to expire on July 13, 2025.
and adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Inter-Governmental Motion Carried Unanimously
Agreement with Wayne County for the 2020 Justice Assistance Grant funding program award to the D. Res. #22-089 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
City of Romulus and accept monies from Wayne County Department of Homeland Security in the Administration and introduce budget amendment 21/22-11 to close out Beverly Road Special
amount of $11,138.00. Motion Carried Unanimously Assessment District debt funds.
B. Res. # 22-075 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDED
Administration and authorize the sole source purchase of an upgrade to the existing Air Plymovent FUND BUDGET
System for the City of Romulus Fire Department from Hastings Air Energy Control for a total cost ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME BALANCE AMENDMENT
of $13,553.00. Motion Carried Unanimously 301 Beverly Rd. SAD
C. Res. #22-076 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Expense
Administration and approve the appointment of Jennifer Johnson to the Municipal Library Board, as 301-000-999.202 Transfer Out Major Roads $- $219,035.00 $219,035.00
the Huron Township Representative with a term to expire on April 11, 2024. Motion Carried
Unanimously Fund Balance
Res. #22-077 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration and 301-000-390.000 Fund Balance $219,035.00 $(219,035) $-
approve to reappoint Candace Lewkowicz to the Municipal Library Board with a term to expire on Motion Carried Unanimously
April 11, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously E. Res. #22-090 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration and
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk adopt the resolution in support of community grant/project funds applied for directly through the
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adopt a memorial resolution for the Office of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for one-year funding that will improve the lives of the 13th
family of Brenda Rusan. Motion Carried Unanimously Congressional District residents. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. # 22-079 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading F. FYI - Emergency Repair Ladder Truck - No Action Required
and Final Adoption of amendments to Chapter 28, Article III of the City of Romulus Code of 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Ordinances for licensing of hotels, motels, and motor courts. Motion Carried Unanimously Res. #22-091 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a memorial resolution
B. Res. # 22-080 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the for the family of Donna Jane Piskuric. Motion Carried Unanimously
recommendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and appoint Brian Lloyd to the Romulus A. Res. #22-092 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously recommendation of the Property Disposition Committee and deny the request from the International
C. Res. # 22-081 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study Session Church of Metro Detroit to acquire the land behind parcel #80 142 99 002 001.
Request for Monday, April 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
D. Res. # 22-082 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
Request for Monday, April 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes. 9. Unfinished Business
8. Public Comment - None 10. New Business
9. Unfinished Business - None 11. Warrant
10. New Business - None A. Res. #22-093 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-7 for
11. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes checks presented in the amount of $810,923.89. Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Adjournment 12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. 13. Adjournment
Motion Carried Unanimously Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true Motion Carried Unanimously
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 4, 2022. 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 April 11, 2022.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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