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Romulus City Hall offering contact-free services

The City of Romulus is adher- staffed, residents can reach ” online payment or the drop box,
ing to state and local health departments directly by phone contact city Treasurer Stacy
guidelines and all essential city for contact-free service. For the The health and safety of our residents Paige at (734) 942-7580.
buildings are staffed and able to most efficient service, he suggest- is our number one priority, and we remain Those who must visit a city
provide residents access to criti- ed, call the department needed building, must wear a mask and
cal city transactions, according to directly at committed to providing the undergo a brief screening upon
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff. http://romulusgov.com/depart- high-quality customer service. entering the offices.
“The health and safety of our ments/ index.php. “If you do not have a mask,
residents is our number one pri- Burcroff said residents are one will be provided to you. We
ority, and we remain committed encouraged to pay water bills Monday through Friday, ensuring door on the drop box may stick, will also have additional masks
to providing the high-quality cus- online or by using the secure payments are obtained and necessitating a strong pull by for you to take home, if needed.
tomer service our residents drive-up black drop box outside processed in a timely manner. users. There are envelopes pro- We ask all residents to enter city
depend on during the ongoing city hall. The drive-up drop box Burcroff suggested than only vided at the white drop box hall through the main doors and
pandemic,” he said in a pre- is open to residents 24/7 and staff checks or money orders be remit- clearly marked “envelopes” he a greeter will guide you safely
pared statement. from the treasurer's office ted, no cash should be placed in said. through the building from there,”
While the city buildings are retrieve payments from the box the drop box and noted that the For questions regarding Burcroff noted.
Retiring supervisor’s leadership praised by trustees

Sumpter Township 42 years in public service in the main accomplishment was his them to be true.” When former Supervisor Johnny
Supervisor John Morgan was township and was first appointed “honesty and integrity.” Morgan is retired from the Vawters resigned in 2014, Morgan
thanked and lauded by several to serve as a trustee in 1978 “Sumpter is better for having Romulus Community Schools was appointed to fill the supervi-
members of the board of trustees before being appointed and then you here,” she said.” I wish you a where he worked until 1997. He sor's position and he was elected
at one his final meeting earlier elected as supervisor. happy retirement. You are going earned his bachelor of science in to the top township job in 2016.
this month. Hurst listed the many accom- to be missed.” education degree from Eastern Praise and thanks for
Morgan was defeated in his plishments in the township Her sentiments were second- Michigan University and his mas- Morgan's service came from
bid for reelection to the post by under Morgan's leadership ed by township attorney Rob ter's degree in educational lead- other members of the board who
Tim Bowman, who was sworn including bringing drinking Young who took the opportunity ership from the same college. A thanked him for his dedication
into office Nov. 22, along with the water to all residents, the expan- to thank Morgan publicly for his veteran of the U.S. Army, he was and service.
other elected board members. sion of the sewer system in the years of service to the township. first elected as a township “I want to thank all the people
Township Clerk Esther Hurst township and the billings in the “I know there is a sense of trustee in 1978 and served in that in Sumpter for allowing me to
told the crowded board cham- water department. accomplishment,” Young said. “I office until he was appointed as serve for 42 years,” he said. “This
bers that she wanted to thank While these were only a few of knew that in all our dealings township treasurer in 1982. He township is good country living,
Morgan for his years of service. the accomplishments during whatever decisions John made, was elected to that office where something we have preserved. I
She noted that Morgan has spent Morgan's tenure, she said the in his heart and soul, he knew he served from 1984 until 2012. just want to thank you all again.”

Clerk bers who worked so hard.” Sumpter Township Hall is closed
She thanked Steve Dudek of the city IT
department who stayed with the election Township Hall and the Community the facilities to public traffic and safely
FROM PAGE 1 workers until 5:30 in the morning. Center in Sumpter Township have been conduct necessary resident business
“There was a lot of technology involved closed until Dec. 31 by members of the and activities by appointment and at
crowds. and Steve played a big role in keeping the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees. curbside, if possible.
“I need to thank everyone. The support equipment running properly,” she said. Board members took the action in All telephone or email traffic
was incredible. This was an unusual elec- Craig-Bragg also thanked the city DPW response to the recent surge of coron- received in the clerk's office will be
tion throughout our county, state and our and the police departments who, she said, avirus cases during the Nov. 17 meeting. directed to the appropriate department
country. Romulus had a peaceful day with played an integral role in helping people The closures could be extended, offi- for scheduling and handling of appoint-
no major incidents,” she said. “I credit the get to city hall to vote. cials cautioned, depending on the pub- ments and external activities such as
people of Romulus who wanted to come “I want to thank everyone. The support lic health threat. curbside or back picnic table interac-
out and vote.” was incredible,” she said. Sumpter Township Hall is still fully tion.
“It was a very long day for all of us, but “But most importantly, I want to assure staffed and will be providing services to Both police and fire and emergency
every other city department jumped in to all our residents that despite this false nar- residents. services will remain on duty and in
help out,” she said. “This election really rative being circulated, every ballot count- The intent, officials said, is to close service.
was a team effort with all my staff mem- ed.”

SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2020
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
A. EDC/BRA – Joe Hige reappointment – Approved
B. HDC – Marjorie Banner appointment – Approved
C. NSAC – Jan Purtell reappointment – Approved
D. Manager Presentation – Presented
E. Landfill Working committee Report – Presented
3. Public Hearing: None
4. Brief Public Comments: Four citizens had comments or questions for the Board
of Trustees.
5. New Business:
A. Public Services – Fire Headquarters HVAC Study – Approved
B. Public Services – Fire HQ Training Roof Replacement – Approved
C. Northville Senior Advisory Commission – Bylaws – Approved
D. Parks & Recreation – Facility Rental Agreements – Approved
E. NSAC – Synchronizing Commission term – Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $4,516,801.73 for the period of 10/3/20 to 11/6/20 –Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Robert R Nix, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath,
Mindy Herrmann, Christopher Roosen, Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on December 1, 2020.
Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0103 - 112620 2.5 x 4.995