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Water those rates, officials said.

“Westland is proud to be a partner in MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 5, 2020
FROM PAGE 1 this innovative regional approach to lever- Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
age the combined purchasing power of MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY
pay $5.19 for every 750 gallons, Westland our four communities to potentially lower VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATION
residents pay $4.42 per 1,000 gallons, the cost of delivering clean water to our
Canton residents pay $6.23 per 1,000 gal- residents and business owners,” Westland Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Councilman Wadsworth
lons and Northville Township residents Mayor Bill Wild said.
pay $6.53 per 1,000 gallons. Results of the four-month study are Roll Call
The consortium is an effort to reduce expected in February. Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva
Webb, Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused:
Health fixed seating, limit attendance to 20 per- Administrative Officials in Attendance:
cent of the venue seating capacity to
allow for social distancing. LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
FROM PAGE 1 The order will continue protections Stacy Paige, Treasurer
for residents of long-term care facilities Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Dudek - Technology
attendance per 1,000 square-feet of and screen employees for COVID-19 Director; Joshua Monte - Police Captain; Kathy Hood - Deputy Director of DPW; Stephen
space; and, employers must still provide symptoms. Schools in Wayne County Hitchcock - City Attorney
health screenings for employees working must also continue to follow the state 1. Agenda
in public areas or with the public. These Return to School plan. A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the agenda as amended
are the rules we are accustomed to and County officials said the measures will
they are the rules we are going to follow continue to be enforced and violations Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
until there is clearer direction from the will be subject to citation and penalties. Motion Carried Unanimously
state.” “Wayne County residents and busi-
The emergency order is immediately nesses recognize the importance these 2. Minutes
A
Res. #20-258 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes
in effect, and will likely remain in effect health safety measures play in reducing from the regular meeting held on September 28, 2020
until the end of the month, officials the spread of COVID-19, and we have
noted. seen strong compliance across our 43 Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Additionally, the county requires resi- communities,” Evans said. Motion Carried Unanimously
dents and businesses under jurisdiction “This order just makes it clear that
of the Wayne County Public Health Wayne County is going to continue with B. Res. #20-259 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
special meeting(s) held on September 28, 2020 - 6:30pm, Closed Session: Attorney Opinion
Department to continue wearing face the public health safety rules everyone is
masks while in public spaces; limit group accustomed to and that are showing Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
events to 10 people or less, or in the case results in slowing the spread of this dis- Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
of arena or entertainment event and with ease.”
3. Petitioner
No petitioners at this time
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
REQUEST FOR A. Res. #20-260 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to continue to hold meetings of the
ZONING VARIANCE City Council via Zoom until such time deemed by the Council and at the recommendation of legal
counsel that all appropriate CDC recommendations for the health and safety of the elected officials
The Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road, and public in attendance can be met and guidelines are less restrictive to allow for a more reasonable
Belleville, MI 48111 at 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2020 regarding the request for the following dimensional variance.
number of members of the public can be in attendance throughout the meeting of the City Council.
NATURE OF THE REQUEST
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
The Township is in receipt of an application requesting a dimensional variance to construct a 1,728 square-foot accessory struc- Nays - Williams
ture on a ±0.33 acre parcel. Per Section 5.3(a)(4) of the zoning ordinance, parcels 0.5 acres or less are permitted a maximum Motion Carried.
aggregate gross floor area of 1,200 square feet for accessory structures. The gross floor area of the proposed accessory structure
exceeds the zoning ordinance standards and requires a dimensional variance of 528 square feet. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Chairperson's Report
SITE LOCATION
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
The site of the requested dimensional variance is 48615 Willis Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
Motion Carried Unanimously
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask question, 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use. A. Res. #20-261 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to accept and concur
with the administration to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the into the Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant
hearing date.
funding program award to the City of Romulus and accept monies from Wayne County Department
of Homeland Security in the amount of $12,10.00
Esther Hurst
Clerk
Sumpter Township Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Published: October 22, 2020 ST0022 - 102220 2.5 x 3.668 Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #20-262 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept and concur with the
NOTICE OF ELECTION administration and consent to Piggyback on MiDeal Contract #07B7700181 for the purchase of five
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN (5) 2021 Ford Police Utility Interceptors, from Gorno Ford at a total costs of $182,260 including
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION options and delivery
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP: Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Notice is hereby given that General Election will be held in Sumpter Township on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The polls will Nays - None
be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS: 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Precinct 1 & 3 Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road A. Res. #20-263 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Second
Precinct 2 Moose Lodge, 45476 Harris Road Reading, Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-6 Library; introduced at 9/28/20 regular city
Precinct 5 Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road
Precinct 4 & 6 Fire Station #1, 20550 Sumpter Road council meeting
For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following office(s): Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
PARTISAN-STRAIGHT PARTY; PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES SEN- Motion Carried Unanimously
ATOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 12th DISTRICT, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE 17th DIS-
TRICT, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGENT OF THE U OF M, TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN B. Res. #20-264 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the Second Reading,
STATE UNIVERSITY, GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, WAYNE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-7 Library; introduced at 9/28/20 regular city council
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF, WAYNE COUNTY CLERK, WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER, WAYNE COUNTY REGIS-
TER OF DEEDS, WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER 11th DISTRICT, SUMPTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR, CLERK, meeting
TREASURER, TRUSTEES
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
NONPARTISAN; JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT, JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS 1ST DISTRICT INCUMBENT Nays - None
POSITION, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3RD CIRCUIT INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3rd CIR- Motion Carried Unanimously
CUIT NON-INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3rd CIRCUIT INCUMBENT POSITION PARTIAL
TERM ENDING 01/01/2023, JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT C. Res. #20-265 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Second
34TH DISTRICT INCUMBENT POSITION, BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER WAYNE COUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Reading, Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-8 Library; introduced at 9/28/20 regular city
9TH DISTRICT, BOARD MEMBER BELLEVILLE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, AND BOARD MEMBER BELLEVILLE
AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY PARTIAL TERM ENDING 12/31/2022 council meeting
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-BOARD MEMBER; AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD MEMBER Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTIAL TERM ENDING 12/31/2022, BOARD MEMBERS LINCOLN Nays - None
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD MEMBER VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD MEM- Motion Carried Unanimously
BER HURON SCHOOL DISTRICT
D. Res. #20-266 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Second
Please take notice that the residents of Sumpter Township will be voting on the following proposals as presented and list- Reading, Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-9 Public Safety; introduced at 9/28/20 regular
ed below:
city council meeting
STATE PROPOSAL-PROPOSAL 20-1
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state owned lands to continue to be collected Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to Nays - None
describe how money in those state funds can be spent This proposed constitutional amendment would: • Allow the State Parks Motion Carried Unanimously
Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from state-owned lands to improve, maintain and pur-
chase land for State parks, and for Fund administration, until its balance reaches $800,000,000. • Require subsequent oil and gas E. Res. #20-267 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Study Session
revenue from state-owned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund. • Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund annu- Request from Kevin Losen, H.R. Director for 10/12/20 @ 6:30pm
al spending go toward State park improvement. • Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual spending go toward parks and pub-
lic recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
STATE PROPOSAL-PROPOSAL 20-2 Nays - None
A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic com- Motion Carried Unanimously
munications This proposed constitutional amendment would: • Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s electronic
data and electronic communications. • Require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communica- 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
tions, under the same conditions currently required for the government to obtain a search warrant to search a person’s house or
seize a person’s things.
8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to speak
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL will be heard.
WAYNE RESA PROPOSAL- Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed enhancement millage will be collected A resident inquired as to the location, construction, and lack of transparency of the Kroger
by the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public school districts including Fulfillment Center
eligible public-school academies within the boundaries of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency based on
pupil membership count. As a renewal of authority which expires with the 2021 levy, shall the limitation on the amount of ad 9. Unfinished Business
valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency, Michigan, Councilwoman Roscoe addressed resident's question posed in public comment portion of meeting
be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of six (6) years, 2022 to 2027, inclusive, to pro- Mayor Burcroff made additional comments and clarification as to the Councilwoman Roscoe's state-
vide operating funds to enhance other state and local funding for local school district operating purposes? It is estimated that 2 ment.
mills would raise approximately $90.4 million when first levied in 2022. The revenue from this millage will be disbursed to pub-
lic school academies within the boundaries of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency which are eligible to
receive enhancement millage under the Revised School Code and the following school districts: Allen Park Public Schools, 10. New Business
Crestwood School District, Dearborn City School District, Dearborn Heights School District #7, Detroit Public Schools
Community District, Ecorse Public School District, Flat Rock Community Schools, School District of the City of Garden City, 11. Warrant
Gibraltar School District ,Grosse Ile Township Schools ,The Grosse Pointe Public School System, Hamtramck Public Schools Agenda amended to strike item from agenda
City of Harper Woods Schools, School District of the City of Highland Park, Huron School District, School District of the City
of Lincoln Park, Livonia Public Schools, Melvindale – Northern Allen Park Schools, Northville Public Schools, Plymouth- 12. Communication
Canton Community Schools, Redford Union School District, River Rouge School District, Riverview Community School Councilwoman Talley thanked the mayor for additional information on Kroger Fulfillment Center.
District, Romulus Community Schools, Southgate Community School District, South Redford School District, Taylor School
District, Trenton Public Schools, Van Buren Public Schools, Wayne-Westland Community School District Westwood Community She thanked Senior Center Director, Rose Swidan, for her hard work at the Senior Center and all
Schools, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, Wyandotte City School District. participants for the cornhole tournament. Councilwoman Webb thanked Finance Director, Maria
Farris, for her itemized list of the Senior Center expenses. Councilwoman Roscoe informed of Waste
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Sumpter Township office located at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI Management's extended pickup days. She also gave Waste Management customer service number if
48111. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote and www.sumptertwp.org. residents are unsure as to what is proper to throw out or what type of trash will be picked up.
Councilwoman Williams announced that Forgotten Harvest will resume next Tuesday from 12pm -
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent 3pm. Councilman Wadsworth communicated the appreciation of the family who Director Swidan
voter ballot.
assisted in getting a 4 wheel walker.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance 13. Adjournment
of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm
Sumpter Township Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment Nays - None
To the qualified electors of the Sumpter Township, Wayne County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Motion Carried Unanimously
Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 for the General Election is scheduled
for Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sumpter Township Community Gymnasium, located at 23501 Sumpter Rd., I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Belleville, MI 48111. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 5, 2020.
votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.
Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle, October 22, 2020
Sumpter Township Clerk Posted: October 19, 2020 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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