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Post loses liquor license

A second Plymouth business has been tables.”
cited for violations of state health coron- The report also indicated that tables
avirus restrictions. were not properly distanced, customers
All liquor licenses and other permits were not wearing masks and about 100
at The Post Local Bistro, 844 Penniman people were in the outdoor service area
Ave., were suspended Jan. 14 by state for the business, a clear violation of state
inspectors. According to documents pre- health mandates.
sented to the licensing board, The Post The suspension follows numerous
allowed about 100 people in an outdoor warnings to the establishment and both
service area on at least one occasion in Plymouth police and Wayne County
January, a violation of current state health officials had previously found vio-
restrictions. The documents claim that lations at the restaurant, according to
an accredited state investigator found the state filings. Licensing at Plymouth
the establishment parking lot full of Rock on Ann Arbor Road was suspend-
vehicles during a January inspection ed last month due to coronavirus health
and found “nearly every available seat code violations but has been reinstated
occupied” in an outdoor service area following a hearing and changes in pro-
along with several people standing near cedures.
Sumpter Township
Memorial honors 92 COVID victims Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Special Board Meeting
Canton Township officials and resi- station in the parking lot a short distance 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes
dents memorialized the lives lost to the away.
COVID-19 pandemic recently in the shad- “This is a significant moment in our NOTICE:
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Sumpter Township residents;
ow of a new testing facility in Heritage history as we safely gather to honor all of this Board of Trustees' meeting was conducted virtually in compliance with State of Michigan Governor's Executive Order(s) and
Park. the people who we have lost to the coron- MDHHS directive(s) regarding remote public meetings.
The Canton Police and Fire avirus, especially our Canton neighbors,” Meeting called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer J. Clark;
Department Honor Guard presented the said Canton Township Supervisor Anne Trustees: Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Also showing present: Deputy Clerk Burdick, Deputy Supervisor Bednark, Deputy
Treasurer Clark, Finance Director Cole, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, HR Bellingham and 9 attendees.
flag while Devyn Mitchell sang the Marie Graham-Hudak said. “These peo-
National Anthem at the ceremony. ple were mothers, fathers, sisters, broth- 3. Agenda: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the agenda with the following addition;
Township religious participated in the ers, sons, daughters, cousins and neigh- 6. New Business, Agenda Item Q.; Consider approval of the Rotary Club of Belleville's proposal to provide a bench with
service memorializing the 92 Canton bors.” a modest plaque memorializing Mr. Peter Quenet, a long time Sumpter citizen and Belleville Rotarian, at the front door at
the Sumpter Media Center.
Township residents who had died of the State Reps. Matt Koleszar and Ranjeev Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays:
disease to that date. Offering prayers and Puri, and Wayne County Commissioner None. Motion carried.
invocations were Geneva Presbyterian Melissa Daub also spoke to the audience 4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: None.
Church Pastor Bryan Smith, Tahini which included township officials Dian 5. Warrants: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve 12/3/2020 prior warrants totaling; $239,031.54 and warrants on
Peracha (Muslin Community of the Slavens, Michael Siegrist, Sommer Foster, hand for payment 12/16/2020 of; $92,670.57. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark,
Western Suburbs), TejKiran Singh (Singh Steven Sneideman, Kate Borninski and Clerk E. Hurst Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Sabha of Michigan, Sikh community) and Tania Ganguly. 6. New Business:
Chandru Acharya, president of South- “While I'm proud of the way Canton * A. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve of the 2021 Board Meeting Schedule with the Workshop and Board
Meeting to begin at 6:00 pm. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst,
Asian American Voices of Impact, who Township residents have responded to the Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: Morgan. Motion carried.
represented the Hindu community. pandemic by wearing masks and social- B. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve the non-statutory appointed position of Deputy Supervisor to be part
Ninety two white flags representing the distancing, we can't let our guard down time less than 20 hours/week with Pay = $8,406.00 yearly. No benefits of any kind. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy,
lives lost were erected at the base of the until a large percentage of the globe is vac- Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst. Nays: Morgan, Supervisor T. Bowman. Motion carried.
state in the shadow of a new virus testing cinated,” Graham-Hudak said. C. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the statutory appointed position of Deputy Clerk to be full time allo-
cating 40 hour/week with overtime as approved by the Township Clerk with Pay = $25.08 hourly with annual increases
as approved by the Board and Benefits = to AFSME employees except No medical reimbursement. Roll call vote; Ayes;
Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst. Nays: Morgan, Supervisor T. Bowman. Motion car-
ried.
D. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the statutory appointed position of Deputy Treasurer to be full time
allocating 40 hour/week with overtime as approved by the Treasurer with Pay = $25.08 hourly with annual increases as
approved by the Board and Benefits = to AFSME employees except no medical reimbursement. Roll call vote; Ayes;
Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: Morgan. Motion car-
ried.
E. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve opening the Treasurer's office for the residents to pay their taxes at
the township hall on Thursday December 31st, extending regular office hours until 7:30 pm. Roll call vote; Ayes;
Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: None.
Motion carried..
F. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the closure and cancellation of all Township credit cards with the excep-
tion of the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Police and Fire Chief in compliance with the Township Credit Card Policy. Roll
call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor T. Bowman.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 4, 2021 G. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve of all outstanding warrants to a date of December 31, 2020 close of
business. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 T. Bowman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA
ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS H. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve of changing the supervision of the water department clerk from the
Finance Director to the Treasurer. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark,
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Wadsworth Clerk E. Hurst Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva * I. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve of freezing all capital and all non-essential expenditures as of
Webb, Virginia Williams 12/15/2020. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst
Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance: J. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to reaffirm that all purchasing, reallocation and/or removal of any
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor township furnishings, equipment, and/or assets, must have Township Board approval prior to the specific purchase, real-
Stacy Paige, Treasurer location or removal. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor
Administrative Staff in Attendance: T. Bowman. Nays: Morgan. Motion carried.
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Carol Maise - City Planner;
Robert McCraight - Director of Public Services & Economic Development; Stephen Dudek - K. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve of changing the locks on the 3 township doors for necessary securi-
Technology Director; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of Emergency & ty purposes. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Clerk E. Hurst. Nays: Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark,
Supervisor T. Bowman. Motion carried.
Fire Services
1. Agenda L. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to reaffirm that the Clerk's Office will have sole responsibility to secure
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried and issue all Township Hall keys and security codes at the direction and approval of the Township Board.
Unanimously
2. Minutes Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays:
A. Res. #21-001 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from Morgan. Motion carried.
the Regular Council meeting held on December 28, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden,
Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Nays - None. Abstain - Webb Motion Carried. M. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve of updating the first sentence in section 6 of the Finance Directors
contract to read "The employee's duties shall be determined by the Township Board from time to time and as directed
3. Petitioner - no petitioners at this meeting by the Township Clerk on a daily basis". "The Township Supervisor and/or Township Treasurer shall have supervision
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem of the employee for those matters undertaken by the employee which are statutorily required by law for each office".
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to accept the Chairperson's Report. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst, Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays:
Motion Carried Unanimously Morgan. Motion carried.
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Res. #21-002 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration N. Motion by Hurst, supported by Rush to approve of updating the first sentence in section 6 of the Human Resource
and re-appoint Chris Dunn, Durrice Green, and Reverend Edward Thomas to the Romulus Housing Directors Contract to read "The employee's duties shall be determined by the Township Board from time to time and as
Commission with a term to expire on February 26, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe directed by the Township Clerk on a daily basis". "The Township Supervisor and/or Township Treasurer shall have
supervision of the employee for those matters undertaken by the employee which are statutorily required by law for each
Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - None. Abstain - Williams. Motion Carried. office.". Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst. Nays: Morgan,
Res. #21-003 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Supervisor T. Bowman. Motion carried.
Administration and re-appoint Barbara Sanders and Robert McCraight to the Romulus Housing
Commission with a term to expire on February 26, 2026. Motion Carried Unanimously * O. Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve to adjust Deputy Clerk Anthony Burdick hourly pay from $25.08 to
B. Res. #21-004 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Administration $27.08 to recognize and correct scheduled increases that were missed since his appointment of May, 2018. No retroac-
and approve the re-appointments of Mike Glotfelty, Jerry Frederick, and Edna Talon-Jemison and tive hourly pay will be provided. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst.
appoint Adewunmi Gbogboarde to the City of Romulus Planning Commission with a three year term Nays: Morgan, Supervisor T. Bowman. Motion carried.
to expire on January 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, P. Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve of Virtual Meetings policies and procedures. Roll call vote; Ayes;
Williams. Nays - Abdo. Motion Carried Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk E. Hurst Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: None.
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Motion carried.
A. Res. #21-005 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Public Hearing
Request from Robert McCraight, Director of Public Services & Economic Development, for February 8, Q. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve of the Rotary Club of Belleville's proposal to provide a bench with
2021, at 6:00 pm to discuss Demolition List 20-1. Motion Carried Unanimously a modest plaque memorializing Mr. Peter Quenet, a long time Sumpter citizen and Belleville Rotarian, at the front door
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer at the Sumpter Media Center. Roll call vote; Ayes; Trustees Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan, Treasurer J. Clark, Clerk
Treasure Paige reminded the audience of the new payment options available to residents and any E. Hurst Supervisor T. Bowman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
questions can be directed to her office. * Announcement(s);
8. Public Comment
Gina Steward of Telegram News announced Western Wayne NAACP virtual listening tour will be held • Trustee Rush read a letter submitted to the Township Board by the Honorable Judge David Parrott, soon leaving public
on January 14 at 5:30pm via Zoom. service, in which he committed his future service and support to the community of Sumpter Township. Trustee Rush con-
A pastor from the Inkster Ministerial Alliances inquired on the resolution on racism as a public health gratulated Supervisor Bowman on conducting his first Township Board Meeting and acknowledged the unusual cir-
crisis for the city. cumstances of conducting the Township's very first virtual meeting. Trustee Rush closed wishing all a safe Merry
9. Unfinished Business Christmas and Happy Holiday season.
Res. #21-005 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve a moratorium on
water shut-offs, in line with legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer, until March 31, 2021. Motion • Trustee Morgan added her thanks to Judge Parrott for his years of service and generosity to the Sumpter Township
community. Trustee Morgan desires that in the New Year the Board of Trustees can come together for the betterment of
Carried Unanimously the community, as elected to do so. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
10. New Business - No new business at this meeting
11. Communication • Trustee Oddy also congratulated Supervisor Bowman on a well done, very first Board Meeting. He wished a very Happy
Councilperson Talley thanked the administration and all involved in positioning the city to succeed Holidays to all the employees of the Township. He closed by recognizing Judge Lisa Martin on the virtual meeting call
during the pandemic. She spoke on a team working in collaboration with churches to provide children and looking forward to her service to Sumpter Township.
with educational resources to help with the virtual learning experience. Councilperson Williams
requested that the Clerk's Office consider personal delivery of the council packets during the pandem- • Attorney Young recognized the years of service by Judge David Parrott and his pleasure in seeing that the Honorable
ic. She also reminded the residents of Forgotten Harvest at the Romulus High School. Councilperson Judge Lisa Martin joined the Township virtual meeting call. Merry Christmas to all.
Barden spoke on the seriousness of this global health pandemic and reminded his colleagues to encour- 7. Open Floor: No attendees spoke.
age their constituents to bring about unity.
12. Adjournment 8. Adjournment: Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 7:37 pm. Motion carried.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to Minutes prepared by,
be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Sumpter Township
4, 2021.
____________________________________ ________________________
Esther Hurst, Clerk date
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk _____________________________________ ________________________
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0550 - 012821 2.5 x 10.051 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor date ST0027 - 012821 2.5 x 16.669