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High marks

Interim superintendent promoted by school board

Dr. Flinnoia Hall III has permanent position by a 4-3 are able to learn and thrive,” offerings at Romulus High
been named as the superinten- vote during a meeting in said Judy Kennard, who serves School.
dent of the Romulus November. as school board president. “Dr. School board members
Community School District. “I'm honored that the board Hall is aware of the district include Kennard, Edward
Hall, who has been serving has seen the work that I've done challenges, and thus far has Martell, Danielle Funderburg,
as the acting superintendent in the acting role, and has con- shown he can address each one Denisa Terrell, Theresa Beard,
since February of 2019, will sidered the work I've done over of them willingly and strategi- Ursula Wester and Debi Pyles.
assume his permanent role on nearly six years in this district,” cally.” “Dr. Hall's goal is to trans-
July 1 when his current contract said Hall. “I'm glad they feel “We are addressing various form Romulus Community
as acting superintendent that I am the right person for concerns,” said Hall. “My goal is Schools into the educational Dr. Flinnoia Hall III
expires. this job.” to streamline support at Central choice of excellence, to be the through 12 education since
Members of the Romulus “Dr. Hall is committed to Office for district staff.” best in class,” explained 1999. He has worked in
Community Schools Board of maintaining a safe and healthy Hall also plans to expand Kennard. Saginaw, Highland Park and
Education named Hall to the environment where all students career and technical education Hall has worked in K Detroit Public Schools.
Belleville officials hope to see state funding soon

City of Belleville officials are Doane's Landing seawall repair the funding through two state reminded the city officials that building projects by Scott Jones
looking forward to the new state may pay off soon. administrations. He told the State Sen. Hoon Yung Hopgood and the reorganization of the
budget and the New Year. Marcotte told his fellow coun- council that while it is not final- had also worked on securing the Belleville Area Chamber of
Mayor Pro-tem Jesse Marcotte cil members that State Rep. ized yet, it appears that Belleville funds for the city when he was in Commerce.
reminded the council members Kristy Pagan, D-Canton, had will receive the funds when Gov. office. “There are things on the hori-
during a meeting last month that worked to secure $250,000 in Gretchen Whitmer signs the new Conley noted that the city is zon and we're looking forward to
efforts from two years ago to state funding for the seawall and state budget. seeing progress on several fronts 2020 to see where the city can
secure state funding for the had continued to work toward Mayor Kerreen Conley and mentioned the new library, go,” Conley said.
Romulus plans Community March to honor Dr. King

The City of Romulus, Romulus lowing the march. The continental break-
Community Schools and the Romulus fast is sponsored by the Romulus Rotary
Ministerial Alliance will host a celebra- Club.
tion of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin The celebration program will begin at
Luther King, Jr. Jan. 20. 9:30 a.m.
The annual tradition includes a march For more information, contact: Rev.
from Romulus Middle School to the high Arthur Willis, committee chairman at (313)
school where breakfast will be served and 701-2423, Romulus Community Schools
the program take place. Central Office at (734)532-1610, or Ellen
Shuttle service is provided from Craig-Bragg at (734) 955-4545.
Romulus High School to the middle The official schedule of events is: 7:30
school for those doing the walk beginning a.m., walkers meet at Romulus Middle
at 7 a.m. School; 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. shuttle service for
Walkers should be at the Middle School walk participants from Romulus High
by 7:30 a.m. The march will step off School to Romulus Middle School; 8 a.m.
promptly at 8 a.m. Community March begins to Romulus
Non-walkers, are welcome to attend a High School,
pancake breakfast at the high school 8- 9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at
which will also begin at 8 a.m. Romulus High School cafeteria and 9:30
Walkers will arrive at the breakfast fol- a.m. Celebration Program and speaker.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 23, 2019
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
NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO COMMENCE Absent / Excused: None
PROCEEDINGS TO FORFEIT AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
TO: All interested persons
Stacey Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
You are hereby notified that on 02/26/2018, pursuant to MCL 600.4701 et seq, the Northville Township Police Agenda
Department seized the following described property: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, VIN: 3G5DA03E84S584868 and Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb for Approval of the Agenda as presented.
Eric Pierre Warren was convicted of the crime of Attempted 2nd Degree Home Invasion pursuant to MCL Motion Carried Unanimously
750.110a(3) and sentenced on May 07, 2018. To file a claim of interest in this property you must, within twen- Minutes
ty-eight (28) days of the first publication of this notice, file claim with the Northville Township Police Res. #19-389 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from the
Department at 41600 West Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168, Telephone No. (248) 349-9400. Failure to file regular meeting held on December 9, 2019.
a written claim will result in the forfeiture of the seized item(s) to the seizing policy agency in accordance to law.
NT0039 - 010920 2.5 x 1.696 Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #19-390 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the minutes from the
special meeting(s) held on December 9, 2019 - 6:30pm - Closed Session- Union Negotiation; 7:00pm -
INVITATION TO BID Study Session - DDA/TIFA Public Informational Meeting in accordance with Public Act 57.
CITY OF ROMULUS Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Williams; Abstain - Talley, Webb
Motion Carried
ITB 19/20-15 - PROJECT #0155-19-0070 2020 HMA PAVING PROGRAM Petitioner
Petitioner, Bruce Babiarz, Chief Marketing Officer of Divdat Kiosk Network gave an introduction and
The City of Romulus is requesting sealed bids for the 2020 HMA PAVING PROGRAM. The work explanation of the Divdat Kiosk Network Services Agreement, proposed under the Mayor’s Report, and
includes pulverization of the existing flexible pavement along Beverly Road (Hunt Street to Wayne answered questions from the Council.
Road), Irma Street, Hunt Street, and Joan Street. The crushed pavement will be compacted and new Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
HMA pavement placed. This project also includes a section of 2-inch HMA mill and overlay on Res. #19-391 Moved by Kathy Ado, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a Resolution of Recognition
Vining at I-94. to Landis Machine Shop for 91 years of doing business in the City of Romulus.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Councilman Wadsworth gave an update on Mel Zilka and publicly wished him a Merry Christmas.
No pre-bid meeting is required for this meeting. The Mayor Pro Tem wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley for Approval of the Chairperson’s Report
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on Motion Carried Unanimously
January 21, 2020. All bids should be clearly addressed: Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
ITB 19/20-15 - PROJECT #0155-19-0070 2020 HMA PAVING PROGRAM The Mayor presented a short video of upcoming community events and announcements, and wished everyone
City of Romulus Clerk's Office a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
11111 Wayne Road Res. #19-392 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration and
Romulus, MI 48174 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the DIVDAT Kiosk Network Master Services Agreement with
Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Contract documents shall be on file after 1:00 PM, January 7, 2020, at the City of Romulus Clerk's
Office or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer, OHM Advisors, 34000 Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711). The City Clerk announced the upcoming MLK Day Community Celebration on January 20, 2020 and
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Companies can also view or download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct ( https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn). The City Treasurer thanked everyone for their support on the Divdat Kiosk Network project and reminded
taxpayers that in order to claim property taxes on their 2019 income tax returns, the property
taxes must be paid in 2019; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per- Public Comment
cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. One resident requested to speak - Edna Talon Jemison of the Fairways of Gateway Homeowners Association
acknowledged and thanked the elected officials and administrative staff for supporting and attending the 1st
The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or waive irregularities in Bids. No annual Gateway Holiday Party.
Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the scheduled Unfinished Business - None
closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most respon- 1. New Business - None
sive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or other- 2. Warrant
wise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. Res. #19-393 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley for Approval of Warrant #19-24; Checks
presented in the amount of $1,751,242.30.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder Communication
and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal Councilwoman Williams announced the opening and hours of operation of the Upscale Warehouse and the
action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of New Year’s Eve Party Event.
insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and the agreement is signed Councilmembers Barden, Talley, Webb, and Williams all thanked and acknowledged Edna Talon-Jemison and
by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder. team on a successful 1st annual Holiday Party and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Adjournment
All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Rich Hobgood Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
of OHM at 734-466-4492 or via email at rich.hobgood@ohm-advisors.com. Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December 23, 2019.
solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any
notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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