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WAYNE
WAYNE

Name ‘sake’

Community center renamed

to honor area commissioner

There have been some member for the Suburban
changes made at the former Mobility Authority for Regional
HYPE Athletics Center in Wayne Transportation, better known as
which is now called the Abdul SMART, and has served as its
“Al' Haidous Community Center. chairman. He was a Paul Harris
The name change, officials Fellow with the Rotary Club of
said, is in recognition of former Wayne, an international ambas-
Haidous' more than four- sador for the Shriners Hospital
decades of service to the city as a for Children Moslem Temple
councilman, mayor and now Hospital Fund Drive, a member
Wayne County Commission of The Salvation Army-
member. Middlebelt Center advisory
A Democrat, he was first board and vice president of the
elected in November 2014 to rep- Wayne Chamber of Commerce.
resent the Wayne County During his time as mayor, the
Commission 11th District, which city merged Fire and Parks &
covers the cities of Belleville, Recreation department services Abdul "Al" Haidous stands outside the newly renamed community center in Wayne which is now a tribute
Romulus and Wayne; Huron, with the neighboring city of to his 40-years of service to the city.
Sumpter and Van Buren town- Westland and consolidating pub-
ships and part of the city of lic safety dispatch with the cities Haidous has been recognized officials from the communities Ali Sayed, the CEO of HYPE
Westland. Haidous served as the of Westland and Inkster. for his service at the local, coun- Haidous continues to serve. Athletics said it was an honor to
mayor of the city of Wayne from Prior to his career in public ty and national levels, earning Guest speakers included recognize the achievements and
2001 until he was elected to the service, Haidous and his wife, the Wayne Chamber of Professor Tallal Turfe, successes Haidous has achieved.
county commission. He served Mary, owned and operated Al's Commerce Person of the Year Crestwood School Board “He's the gem of the commu-
on the Wayne City Council from Friendly Market for 35 years in award in 1991. Member Hassan Beydoun, the nity, naming the center after him
1993 to 2001 and Board of Zoning the city of Wayne. They are the The renaming celebration Rev. Troy Mohammad, and just made perfect sense. He's
Appeals from 1990-93. Haidous parents of five children and have earlier this month was attended Wayne County Executive Warren deserving of this and more,”
has served since 2007 as a board 12 grandchildren. by family, friends, and elected Evans. Sayed said.
Goodfellows help is available

Funding ARPA funding to distribute to proj- Applications for holiday help from the them from providing for themselves short
ects throughout the area. According
to Alisha R. Bell, chairperson of the Wayne Goodfellows organization will be term. Wayne Goodfellows also support
FROM PAGE 1 commission, the county has agreed available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dec. 3. various other local organization which
to fund about $100 million of that For nearly a century, the Goodfellows provide support for the community.
exceed $500,000 for Industry Clubs total. organizations across the country have pro- For more information about the
in the cities of Detroit and Highland Bell said in a prepared statement vided toys, groceries and gifts during the Goodfellows, call (734) 260-6849 or access
Park to enable youth to receive that county commissioners intend to annual No Child Without A Christmas support@waynegoodfellows.org.
workforce training and entrepre- distribute the funding as soon as pos- campaign. In Wayne, the group provides Applications for help or donations can be
neurial development in a variety of sible. She added that more federal support and assistance to nearly 300 fami- mailed to City of Wayne Goodfellows, P.O.
industries. ARPA funding for local projects is lies annually and during the holiday. The Box 472, Wayne, MI 48184.
Wayne County has $320 million in expected early in 2023. Wayne organization offers emergency The Wayne Goodfellows is a 501 c 3 tax-
help to those who have suffered a cata- exempt organization. All donations go to
strophic event all year which prevents help families in the City of Wayne.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 24, 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: John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Stacy Paige, Treasurer
October 3, 2022 Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City
Attorney; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Colleen Dumas - Recreation Director; Gary Harris -
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. Purchasing Director
Pledge of Allegiance 1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Motion Carried Unanimously.
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams 2. Minutes
Absent / Excused: William Wadsworth A. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the Regular
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Meeting held on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Robert McCraight, Mayor B. There were no Special Meetings held on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 3. Petitioner - None
Stacy Paige, Treasurer 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Administrative Staff in Attendance: A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Chairperson's Report.
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Motion Carried Unanimously.
Attorney; Colleen Dumas - Recreation Director; Carol Maise - City Planner; Derran Shelby - Deputy 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
Chief of Police; Stephen Dudek - Technology Services Director A. Res. #22-266 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and accept the 2022 BJA FY 22 Body-worn Camera Policy and Implementation
1. Agenda Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies grant award to the City of Romulus in the amount
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented. of $60,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously B. Res. #22-267 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with
2. Minutes Administration and consent to piggyback on MiDeal Contract #1800000000009 to purchase one
A. Res. #22-256 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the (1) iX-7 Series postage machine for the price of $22,150.80 to be financed over a five (5) year
Regular Meeting held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. period for $369.18 per month from Quadient Inc. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Williams C. Res. #22-268 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Nays - None Abstain - Webb Motion Carried Administration and consent to piggyback on NCPA RFP #05-17, Contract 10-03 for the purchase of
B. Res. #22-257 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the playground equipment, surfacing material, labor, and installation at Opportunity Park for a total cost
Special Meetings held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Employee Matters of $23,549.00 through the approved contractor, Pro Playgrounds. Motion Carried Unanimously.
(Study Session), at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment Report (Study Session), and at 7:15 D. Res. #22-269 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
p.m. to discuss Union Matters (Executive Session). Administration and consent to piggyback on the GSA Contract GL-07F-173CA for the purchase of a
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Williams punch pad security system from Actron Security Alarm Systems, Inc., for City Hall at a cost of
Nays - None Abstain - Webb Motion Carried $34,505.00 with a 10% ($3,450.00) contingency for a total cost of $37,955.50.
3. Petitioner - NONE Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem E. Res. #22-270 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to approve the proposal from Hennessey
Motion Carried Unanimously Engineers, for Professional Design and Permitting Services associated with the Wayne Road
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes Sidewalk Design in the amount of $187,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Res. #22-258 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the F. Res. #22-271 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the agreement with the Romulus Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-8 to recognize revenue and corresponding
Athletic Club to allow the use of Elmer Johnson Park for the purpose of football practice, football expenditures in the amount of $177,000.00 for the engineering design for Wayne Road Sidewalks.
games, and the end of season clean up from October 5, 2022, through November 11, 2022. FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Motion Carried Unanimously ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET
B. Res. #22-259 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Administration and General Fund
consent to piggyback on the GSA contract GL-07F-173CA for the purchase of a new CCTV System Revenue
from Actron Security Alarm Systems, Inc. for a total of $56,875.14. Motion Carried Unanimously 101-444-674.000 Contributions from $- $177,000.00 $177,000.00
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Developers
A. Res. #22-260 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading
& Final Adoption of Zoning Map Amendment 1.258 for RZ-2022-002; Salvation Army as requested Expense
by Romulus Development LLC to rezone 18.27 acres of property at 5931 Middlebelt Road, Parcel 101-444-823.000 Sidewalk $10,000.00 $177,000.00 $187,000.00
ID #80-002-99-0020-703, from R-M, Multiple-Family Residential to M-1, Light Industrial. Engineering
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams Nays - Abdo Motion Carried Motion Carried Unanimously.
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
8. Public Comment 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Eight (8) members of the public addressed the City Council. 8. Public Comment - None
9. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 9. Unfinished Business - None
Councilperson Williams inquired about the Veteran's Memorial Monument. 10. New Business - None
10. New Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 11. Warrant
11. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes A. Res. #22-272 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve Warrant #: 22-
12. Adjournment 20 for checks presented in the amount of $4,625,598.74. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. 12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Williams Nays - None Motion Carried 13. Adjournment
Councilperson Webb was not present during roll call vote. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true 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 October 3, 2022. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 24, 2022.

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