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Police chief hosts first virtual community meeting

Wayne Police Chief Ryan it was still important to exercise searching for one more officer “If you don't accept training,
Strong hosted the first of what he precautions and wear masks and who would be a community liai- law enforcement is probably not
said he hoped were quarterly practice social distancing. son, interacting with the public. the profession for you,” he com-
community meetings with resi- “We need to continue to take Last year, he said, the depart- mented.
dents last week. care of ourselves, our neighbors ment responded to 16,000 calls When the four officers com-
Strong said he wanted to take and our families,” he said. for service which was a decrease plete their training, he said, it
the opportunity to communicate Strong explained that while he attributed to COVID. would allow for a fully staffed
with the public and let them the city was still understaffed by “People are staying home and road patrol which would put
know what was happening in the FBI standards which require two minding their own business,” he more officers on the neighbor-
Wayne department and answer officers for every thousand resi- said, although he admitted he hood streets and performing traf-
any questions that residents dents, Wayne now has 26 police had a concern that the impact on fic enforcement.
might have. He began the Zoom officers on the force. mental health due to the isola- “My number one priority is
meeting by noting that more than We should have 36 for our tion could be a factor in the neighborhood patrols,” he said.
400 Wayne seniors received a 17,000 population, he said. future. “I am excited about getting back
COVID vaccination during an “We had 48 when I first joined Strong explained that all up to staffing levels.”
event earlier in the month at the the force in '89,” he said, but I'll Wayne officers are experiencing Strong urged residents to call
HYPE recreation center. take 26. At one point, we were training related to racial sensitiv- the department for help.
He urged those who were down to only 19.” ity and situations and that offi- “If you think something is
unable to register for the inocula- Strong said there were now cers in Wayne are always under- wrong, do not hesitate to reach Chief Ryan Strong
tions to do so at COVID@city- four officers in training which, going training much of which is out to us. If you think there's a
ofwayne.com or by calling due to COVID was taking a little funded by training. problem, there probably is.” department and address any con-
(313)923-7531. longer than usual. In response to a question from Strong said he hoped to have cerns they might have.
Strong said there was now He explained that the depart- a resident, Strong said that three more of the community The entire meeting is avail-
some light at the end of the tun- ment was actively recruiting Wayne officers are always very meetings during the year to able on the Wayne Police
nel during the pandemic but that from the police academies, receptive to training. update residents about the Facebook page.
Letters to veterans being sought

The City of Romulus Community entire month of March and there is no age
Development Department is collecting let- limit for writers.
ters for veterans during the month of Letters to be sent on to servicemen and
March in celebration of Hug a G.I. Day. women can be dropped off or mailed to
Letters will be sent to veterans, both the Community Development Office at
active and non-active. 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
Letters will be collected through the For more information, call (734) 955-4535.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 8, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY
VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilman Wadsworth.
Pet project Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Dr. John Herman, DVM, left, and Williams
Romulus City Councilman William Absent / Excused:
Wadsworth were on hand at the Administrative Officials in Attendance:
recent animal vaccination clinic and LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
city licensing event which took Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
place at the Romulus DPW build- Stacy Paige, Treasurer
ing. More than 125 pets were inoc- Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Kevin Krause - Director of Emergency
ulated at the Feb. 27 event and a & Fire Services; Robert McCraight - Director of Public Services & Economic Development;
portion of the vaccination and test- Tanya Cofield - Recreation Coordinator; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communication & Community Services;
ing fees were donated by Herman Stephen Dudek - Director of Technology Services; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney
to help fund the city shelter. This 1. Agenda
was the 10th year for the event, A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the agenda as presented.
which Wadsworth said was a great Motion Carried Unanimously
success. “People really appreciate
it,” he noted. The Romulus Animal 2. Minutes
Shelter is located at 12300 Wayne A. Res. #21-036 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes
from the regular meeting held on February 1, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
Road. For information about adopt- B. Res. #21-037 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
ing a pet, call (734) 942-7591. Photos special meeting - study session held on February 1, 2021 at 6:00p.m. to discuss Truck Route Maps.
by Roger Kadau Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - none

4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Res. #21-038 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Romulus and the Western Wayne County Mobile Field Force Team.
Motion Carried Unanimously

6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #21-039 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
recommendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and approve the reappointments of Sheldon
Chandler, Frederick Hay, Phillip Franklin, Rick Perry, and Richard Rutherford to the Romulus
Construction Board of Appeals with terms expiring on February 1, 2025.
Motion Carried Unanimously
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 20/21-12 Two (2) Year Contractual Services Agreement Grass & Weed Cutting B. Res. #21-040 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the 2021 Fall
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies Citywide Yard Sale dates for September 23rd, September 24th, September 25th, and September 26th,
for the above item/items and/or services. with rain dates of September 30th, October 1st, October 2nd, and October 3rd.
Motion Carried Unanimously
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing C. Res. #21-041 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the demolition of
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on structures & removal of all debris on Demolition List 20-01 and to let for bids for a demolition
contractor for the following properties: for 6980/6984 Birchdale, 35053 Park Place, 5873 Wayne, 6031
the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other Wayne, 37147 Wick, and 32185 Ecorse. Motion Carried Unanimously.
source are not considered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis- Res. #21-042 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to table the demolition of
cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN structures and removal of all debris for properties at of 11398 Harrison, 16447 Middlebelt, and 11528
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the Whitehorn for 60 days. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
MITN website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain Nays - Williams Motion Carried
all issued addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of
each addendum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the adden- D. Res. #21-043 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Study Session
dum and sign and date the “Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid Request from Treasurer Stacy Paige for 3/1/2021 @ 6:30 pm to discuss the Quarterly Investment
Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the bid must be 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Treasurer Paige reminded residents that winter taxes are due
submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no on 2/16/2021.
later than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 3/25/2021. Bids should be addressed using the bid package
label provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN 8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for full copy of the minutes.
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct.
(4) The public opening of all timely received bids will be provided virtually via “Zoom” at 9. Unfinished Business - No unfinished business.
approximately 3:00 p.m., local time 3/25/2021. Log in information for the “Zoom” meeting
can be obtained by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com or utilizing the information pro- 10. New Business - No new business.
vided in the bid documents. 11. Warrant
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required A. Res. #21-044 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-3 Checks
by the solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements. presented in the amount of $1,153,656.44. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves Wadsworth, Webb, Abstain - Williams Motion Carried
the right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received
and to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for full copy of minutes.
most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of
Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. 13. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:22 pm.
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by Motion Carried Unanimously
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published doc- copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on February 8, 2021.
ument or 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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