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Temporary employee for clerk's office OK’d

Concerns regarding staffing in office. trustees' past approval of that hir-
the office of the clerk prompted “We definitely need to hire ” ing.
Sumpter Township trustees to somebody,” Oddy explained. “I It's not proper to have an hourly Trustees agreed that the per-
revisit their earlier approval of a would like to hire a full-time tem- union person overseeing family son hired would be a “different
temporary employee in the porary employee to handle this level of clerk and a different cal-
office. work and bring some relief to the and medical leaves of another union employee. iber of employee” and said an
During the Jan. 25 meeting of clerk's office.” accounting background would be
the members of the board, Oddy said that while the preferable in light of the current
Trustee Matt Oddy suggested that board members had agreed to he felt that the duties in question LaPorte suggested the board work assigned to Hurst's office.
the board approve the hiring of a have ADP handle payroll at a should be performed by a table the hiring of a full-time Deputy Clerk Anthony
temporary employee to handle $60,000 annual fee, the necessary salaried or non-union employee. temporary employee for two Burdick commented that he
payroll and payable duties in the hiring of a full-time clerk to han- “It's not proper to have an weeks. could reach out to some past
clerk's office. Those duties had dle human resources and payroll hourly union person overseeing Oddy reminded the board employment candidates “who
been added to the responsibili- would increase that cost. “Should family and medical leaves of members that they had previous- had these qualifications” to see if
ties of Township Clerk Esther we bring that back in-house and another union employee,” he ly authorized the employment of there was any level of interest in
Hurst when former Township handle it ourselves?” he said. “I said. a temporary employee in the the position.
Administrator Michelle Cole think we should approve a temp “I would like to a motion to clerk's office and asked that they Trustees unanimously agreed
abruptly resigned in November. to handle payroll and payable table this request to see what act on that previous approval to to his suggestion.
Oddy expressed his concern duties until we decide what we plans are. I think it is prudent to provide some aid in Hurst's Hurst and Trustee Peggy
about the staffing levels and the want to do.” take our time and get all the facts office. He asked that the minutes Morgan were excused from the
current workload in the clerk's Trustee Don LaPorte said that in front of us.” of the meeting reflect the meeting.

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Members of the Sumpter Township utility vehicles are again in production.
Board of Trustees approved the He said there was no anticipated date
$81,212.80 purchase of two Ford Police for the resumption of production and MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Interceptor Utility vehicles during the that while the manufacturer might begin December 13, 2021
Jan. 25 meeting. to produce vehicles, without the chips Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
It may take some time, however, for they could be sent to "sit on a lot some- The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
the new patrol cars to appear on town- where." Pledge of Allegiance
ship roads. Public Safety Director/Police He said reliable vehicles are a crucial Roll Call
Chief Eric Luke explained that he was tool for law enforcement. Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth,
requesting the approval of the budgeted "We do not want these vehicles to Eva Webb, Virginia Williams
purchase now in an effort to get in line break down on the way to an emergency- Absent / Excused: None
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
when the vehicles are once again being if someone was breaking down your Robert McCraight, Mayor
produced by Ford Motor Co. door," he said. One replacement patrol D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk
He said that production of the cars vehicle was ordered last April and has Administrative Staff in Attendance:
was stopped last spring due to the short- still not been delivered, he said, due to Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Roberto Scappaticci -
age of computer chips necessary to oper- the lack of computer chips DPW Director; Victoria Trush - Assistant Finance Director
ate the vehicles. Luke explained that the Luke said that the department had 1. Agenda
standard law enforcement practice is to benefitted from an extended vehicle A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
double the mileage shown on the vehicle warranty the township purchased which 2. Minutes
odometer. "We double the mileage on the has cut down on repair costs. A. Res. #21-353 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from
vehicle due to wear and tear and that's "It is good to know that if a car breaks the regular meeting held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried
before you bring in Sumpter Township down, we can take it in and get it B. Unanimously
Res. #21-354 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the minutes
roads." repaired the next day without some from the special meeting - study session held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss
He explained that two patrol cars extreme cost," he said. He added that the Quarterly Investment Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
were due for replacement next year as when new vehicles are delivered, older 3. Petitioner
A.
Res. #21-355 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the request from
they would have about 120,000 miles on cars are transferred into the detective Reverend Arthur Willis to hold the 2022 Annual MLK Day Community March Event and to close
the odometer, which would be consid- bureau or other uses. "We don't take the roads of Ozga St. to McBride St. and McBride St. to Tobine St. during the march. Motion
Carried Unanimously
ered 250,000 miles due to the exception- them out of use," he said. 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
al use during routine police patrols. Approval of the purchase from Res. #21-356 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the settlement
He explained that because the cars Atchinson Ford was by unanimous vote agreement discussed in the closed session. Motion Carried Unanimously.
are not in production he was requesting of the trustees with Trustee Peggy Res. #21-357 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a memorial resolution
for the family of Henry Warren. Motion Carried Unanimously
the purchase of two vehicles in an effort Morgan and Township Clerk Esther Res. #21-358 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial
to "get on the list" when the interceptor Hurst excused from the meeting. resolution for the family of Keith Wells. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #21-359 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a memorial
resolution for the family of Eleanor Ryan. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #21-360 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a memorial
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING resolution for the family of Sharon Marie Odum-Nelson. Motion Carried Unanimously
January 4, 2022 Res. #21-361 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 resolution for the family of Carol Harriff. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
AMENDED Motion Carried Unanimously
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
Res. #21-362 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
A.
Pledge of Allegiance Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Low Income Household Water
Roll Call Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Memorandum of Understanding with Wayne Metro Community
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Action Agency effective from December 17, 2021, through September 30, 2023. Motion Carried
Virginia Williams Unanimously
Absent / Excused: Tina Talley B. Res. #21-363 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to appoint Roberto Scappaticci,
Administrative Officials in Attendance: DPW Director, as the primary designee and Mayor Robert A. McCraight as the alternate designee
Robert McCraight, Mayor representatives for the City of Romulus on the Downriver Utility Waste Authority (DUWA). Motion
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Carried Unanimously
Administrative Staff in Attendance: C. Res. #21-364 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Continuing Services Agreement
Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff for professional services with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. (OHM) until December 31, 2025.
Motion Carried Unanimously
1. Agenda - The Clerk asked Council to approve an amended agenda to include an action item. D. Res. #21-365 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Amended agenda as presented. Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the master agreement with
Motion Carried Unanimously. Hennessey Engineers, Inc., for Professional Services until December 31, 2024. Motion Carried
2. Minutes Unanimously
A. Res. #22-001 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Minutes E. Res. #21-366 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
from the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the professional services agreement
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Wadsworth, Webb Abstain - Roscoe, Williams with ROWE Professional Services Company for professional services until December 31, 2024.
Motion Carried. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. # 22-002 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from the F. Res. #21-367 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
special meeting - study session held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the administration and award bid ITB 21/22-07 to the most responsive, responsible bidder, Ancona
draft for the Non-Motorized Pathway Plan for the City of Romulus. Controls, a five (5) year contractual services agreement for the annual inspection and maintenance of
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Abstain - Roscoe the backup generators for all of the City's buildings. Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried. G. Res. #21-368 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Administration
3. Petitioner - None and award ITB 21/22-08 to EJ USA for the purchase of valve boxes at the pricing indicated on the
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem tabulation sheet. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #22-003 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a Retirement Res. #21-369 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Administration
Resolution for Paul England's 46 years of service with the City of Romulus Department of Public and award ITB 21/22-08 to Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase of all other parts in the bid at the
Works. Motion Carried Unanimously. pricing indicated on the tabulation sheet. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #22-004 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a Memorial 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Resolution in memory of Deborah Hester. Motion Carried Unanimously. A. Res. #21-370 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the study session request
Res. #22-005 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a Memorial from Assistant DPW Director Kathy Hood for Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss
Resolution in memory of Ed Klimaszewski. (RPD Dispatcher). Motion Carried Unanimously. the draft of the City of Romulus non-Motorized Pathway Plan. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report. B. Chairman Barden allowed a resident to address the City Council regarding his request to have the
Motion Carried Unanimously. status of lead service lines be presented during the Regular Meeting instead of a study session.
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes Res. # 21-371 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the study
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk session request from DPW Director Roberto Scappaticci for Monday, January 24, 2022, at 6:15 p.m.
A. Res. #22-006 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve a one (1) hour Study to discuss the Lead Service Line Status for the City of Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously
Session for Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6:00 pm for the Audit Presentation by Plante Moran. 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Motion Carried Unanimously. 8. Boards and Commission's Report
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer A. Officers Compensation Report
8. Public Comment - None No action was taken. Councilperson Talley thanked the residents for the opportunity to be their rep
9. Unfinished Business resentative and to compensate her for a job she enjoys doing.
10. New Business 9. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
11. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 10. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
Res. #22-007 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution 11. New Business
objecting to the finalized electoral boundaries established for the City of Romulus in the 12. Warrant
Redistricting Map (Hickory) approved by the Michigan Citizens Independent Redistricting A. Res. #21-372 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve of Warrant #: 21-23 for
Commission (MICRC). Motion Carried Unanimously. checks presented in the amount of $1,486,657.26 Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Adjournment 13. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
A. Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. 14. Adjournment
Motion Carried Unanimously. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to
4, 2022. be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December
13, 2021.

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