Page 3 - eagle020322

February 3, 2022 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 3

INKSTER - ROMULUS
INKSTER - ROMULUS

Team effort

Firefighters from the City of Romulus were dispatched to a major blaze at a commercial building early
Saturday morning, Jan. 29. Firefighters said the alarm came just at shift change at the department
requiring an off duty crew to respond to the man the fire station. Firefighters and equipment from the
Metro Airport, Taylor and Wayne fire departments arrived at the scene near Inkster Road and Beverly in
case extra help was needed battling the blaze in the 13-degree temperatures. Firefighters said the cold
temperatures and intensity of the blaze required "constant rotation" of firefighters. Romulus fire officials
said help from the Romulus Department of Public Works was invaluable in providing heavy equipment
to remove collapsed metal from the building roof so firefighters could extinguish remaining "hot spots"
at the site of the blaze. Officials said that city building department inspectors were already at the site
Sunday to assess safety at the structure which was estimated to be a total loss. No injuries were report-
ed in the incident.

Chamber to host showcase for Black-owned businesses

The Greater Romulus Diversity, Equity and Inclusion thing officials hope to see area are invited to purchase table The Greater Romulus
Chamber of Commerce will host Task Force. The Task Force spon- increase. space at the Showcase on a first Chamber aims to build and
the Black-Owned Business and sored an “Intro to DEI” event last “Black and other minority- come-first serve basis online at strengthen the local economy by
Vendor Showcase Feb. 26. fall and is also working on a owned businesses are an impor- Tinyurl.com/yr95upb5, or on the providing networking opportuni-
The free event will take place Women in Business Panel tant part of the economy. We hope Facebook page. ties and promotions for their
at the City Event Centre, 37451 Discussion for March. the Showcase will bring together Vendor spaces are priced at members, she added. To learn
Ecorse Road and is open to the Jazmine Danci, executive new consumers and buyers, $40 for non-chamber members more about the Greater Romulus
public. director of the Romulus chamber, strengthening the whole commu- and $20 for current members. Chamber of Commerce, visit
The Black-Owned Business said that about 10 percent of the nity,” Danci said. There are discounts available for www.romuluschamber.org, call
and Vendor Showcase is the current chamber members are Black-owned businesses from those who wish to join the cham- (734) 893-0694, or visit the
newest offering from the chamber Black-owned businesses, some- Romulus and the surrounding ber, Danci said. Facebook site.
Missing girl has may have connections to Inkster

A teen missing since the day after also reportedly seen on the 7000 block of tall weighing about 125 pounds. She was last
Christmas has been reported seen in the Michigan Avenue in Detroit. seen, according to police reports, wearing a
Inkster and Romulus area. Tolliver often wears a black bonnet over white hoodie, Adidas black track pants and
The disappearance of Te'Onna Lashay her hair, her family told police, and is known black boots.
Tolliver, 15, remains an open investigation to wear a honey-blonde colored, shoulder- Police have asked anyone with informa-
with the Ann Arbor Police. She was last seen length wig over her natural black hair. tion about her whereabouts to call 911 or Ann
at her family home Dec. 26, 2021. The teen She is described as about 5-feet, 5-inches Arbor Police at (734) 794-6920.
has connections to Inkster, according to
police reports, and someone matching her
description was seen in the area of Van Born MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Te'Onna Lashey Tolliver and Middlebelt Road in Romulus. She was January 10, 2022
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
December 28, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. Roll Call
Present: John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams
Pledge of Allegiance Absent / Excused: Kathy Abdo, Tina Talley, Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Roll Call Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Absent / Excused: Celeste Roscoe, Virginia Williams D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Merrie Druyor - TIFA/DDA Director
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk 1. Agenda
Administrative Staff in Attendance: A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to accept the agenda as presented.
Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Merrie Druyor - Motion Carried Unanimously.
DDA/TIFA Director 2. Minutes
A. Res. #22-008 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Minutes
1. Agenda from the Regular Meeting held on January 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. 3. Petitioner - None
Motion Carried Unanimously. 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
2. Minutes Res. #22-009 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial
A. Res. #21-373 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from resolution for the family of Richard Yeramian. Motion Carried Unanimously.
the regular meeting held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. Res. #21-374 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
special meeting - executive/closed session held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. to Chief of Staff Julie Wojtylko presented the Mayor's Report in the absence of Mayor
discuss an attorney's opinion and pending litigation. Motion Carried Unanimously. McCraight.
3. Petitioner - None A. Res. #22-010Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem administration and authorize a no-fee permit for all activities during the 2022 Craft and Vendor
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report. Shows hosted by Flowers in the Mitten as well as the closure of Goddard Road between Romaine
Motion Carried Unanimously. and Olive Streets beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: June
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor 25, 2022, August 13, 2022, and September 17, 2022 (as part of Pumpkin Festival), and October 22,
A. Res. #21-375 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Administration 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously.
and approve the appointment of Steven Harmon to the Downtown Development Authority with a B. Res. #22-011 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
term to expire on July 31, 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously. Administration and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Second Amendment
B. Res. #21-376 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Lease agreement with Big Steve's Designz, LLC for the lease of 35255 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI
Administration and authorize the modification request from O.R. Colan Associates for additional 48174. Motion Carried Unanimously.
fees to perform turnkey right-of-way services for the potential reconfiguration of the Wayne/Ecorse 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
intersection at a cost of $17,550.00. Motion Carried Unanimously. Tanya Cofield, MLK Day Planning Committee member, updated City Council and residents on the
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk changes to the MLK Day Community Celebration. She announced that the pancake breakfast
A. Res. #21-377 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the sponsored by the Romulus Rotary Club has been canceled due to the surge in COVID cases through
recommendation of David Allison, Fire Prevention Chief, Roberto Scappaticci, DPW Director, and out the state. Coffee and packaged pastries will be served in place of the pancake breakfast;
Robert Pfannes, Police Chief and approve the traffic control order for the installation of a "NO however, the community march and subsequent program will proceed as scheduled.
PARKING/FIRE LANE" sign to be installed on the east side of Inverness Drive (fire hydrant side) 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
and be posted through the cul-de-sac on both sides. Motion Carried Unanimously. 8. Public Comment - None
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 9. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
8. Public Comment - None 10. New Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
9. Unfinished Business - None 11. Warrant
10. New Business - None A. Res. #22-012 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve Warrant
11. Warrant #:22-1. for checks presented in the amount of $258,585.73.
A. Res. #21-378 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-24 and Roll Call Vote: Ayes - John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams
disburse checks presented in the amount of $1,012,814.55. Motion Carried Unanimously. Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously.
12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
13. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously.

I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to 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 December be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January
28, 2021. 10, 2022.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0631 - 020322 2.5 x 8.687 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0632 - 020322 2.5 x 9.299