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ROMULUS
ROMULUS

Hot idea

Romulus Fire Department teams up

with high school, college for training

Aspiring fire fighters can expect department has sponsored five cadets.
some hands-on training while still in “As high school students begin to
high school at the Schoolcraft College think about their futures, the Romulus
Fire Training Institute where the Fire Department wanted to be there to
Romulus Fire Department is a partner offer an option that would help put them
in their professional education. on the pathway to a successful career-
Romulus Fire Chief Kevin Krause ideally right here in Romulus,” Krause
said the city and the department recog- said. “Providing students the tools and
nized the need for more firefighters and resources they need will not only help
alternative trade options for high school them succeed but also create a work-
students some time ago. The Romulus force development pipeline that leads
Fire Department partnered with the back to the Romulus community.”
college and local high schools to dual The Romulus Fire Department-spon-
enroll students in the college Fire sored cadets receive the regulation blue
Training Institute. uniform, which includes pants, a shirt,
In Michigan, individuals under 18 can tie and belt. Cadets also have the oppor-
only start firefighter training if they are tunity to join the fire department at City
sponsored as a cadet by a fire depart- of Romulus events, such as the Pumpkin choose to take classes during the sum- vary between local departments, but
ment. Krause and the Romulus Fire Festival and Parade of Lights. mer. By the end of the program, cadets cadets who complete the program are
Department stepped up to bring stu- Interested high school juniors and will have completed their Fire Fighter 1 able to start with the Romulus Fire
dents on board. seniors have the option to dual enroll and Fire Fighter 2 courses and will be Department upon graduation as an
The Romulus Fire Department coor- with the institute in one of two ways. well on their way to completing their EMT or firefighter, so long as they are
dinates with local high school coun- They can choose to enroll for a semester associate's degree-putting them on a suc- actively working to get their paramedic
selors to identify and sponsor students during the school year and take two cessful and rewarding career path even license.
who are interested in attending the Fire Schoolcraft night classes per week, simi- before graduating high school, Krause For more information, visit
Training Institute. In the two years the lar to sports and other extra-curricular said. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/inservice/fir
city has engaged in the program, the fire activities. Alternately, students can Required qualifications and training e-training.
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Edward Martell, who served as a board of education will be accepting
Romulus Community Schools Board of letters of intent for candidates interest- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Education Trustee since 2018, ed in completing Martell's term which February 22, 2021
announced his immediate resignation will end Dec. 31, 2022. Elections for this Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
due to a change of residency, effective seat are planned for November, 2022. MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY
Monday, March 22. Qualified candidates must be a resi- VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent of Romulus dent within the boundaries of the Meeting called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Pro-tem John Barden
Community Schools Dr. Benjamin P. Romulus Community Schools District; Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Abdo
Edmondson said that Martell, who a registered voter in the school district; Roll Call
served as president of the school 18 years of age or older and a citizen of Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused: William Wadsworth
board, was “the epitome of what our the United States of America Administrative Officials in Attendance:
board president needed to be” since Board members will interview qual- LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
taking over six months ago. ified applicants at a special meeting Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
“He shielded us from nonsense at and expect to appoint a new member Administrative Staff in Attendance:
the board table; he emphasized order; within the next 30 days. D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services; Roberto
he worked collaboratively with me and For additional information or Scappaticci - DPW Director; Gary Harris - Purchasing Director; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Robert
Pfannes - Chief of Police; Derran Shelby - Police Captain, Mike Laskaska - Director of Communications &
the board members; he led with effi- questions, contact Debi Pyles, interim Community Service; Stephen Dudek - Director of Technology Services; Julie Albert - Director of Assessing &
ciency and not once micromanaged.” board president, at dspyles@romu- Financial Services; Patty Braden - Library Director
The remaining members of the lusk12.org. 1. Agenda
A.
Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
A. Res. #21-045 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Regular Meeting held on Monday, February 08, 2021 @ 7:30p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
March 1, 2021 B. Res. #21-046 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Special Meeting - Closed Session held on 2/8/21 @ 5:00 pm to discuss attorney opinion and a public
hearing held on 2/8/21 @ 6:00 pm to discuss Demolition List 20-01. Motion Carried Unanimously
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem Barden. A. Res. #21-047 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to adopt a resolution in recognition of
the 94th birthday of Florence Rupert. Motion Carried Unanimously
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Wadsworth. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Roll Call Motion Carried Unanimously.
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Virginia Williams A. Res. #21-048 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration
Absent / Excused: and adopt the Resolution for the City of Romulus Poverty Exemption for 2021 to be used by the
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Board of Review. Motion Carried Unanimously
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor B. Res. #21-049 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with administration and
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Lease Agreement with City of Romulus
Stacy Paige, Treasurer Municipal Library located at 11121 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174. Motion Carried Unanimously
Administrative Staff in Attendance: C. Res. #21-050 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with administration and
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Merrie Druyor - TIFA/DDA grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Lease Agreement with Growth Works
Director; Gary Harris - Purchasing Director; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Kathy Hood - Incorporated, for the lease of 2,000 sq. ft. of space located at 11113 S. Wayne Road, 48174 on the
Assistant DPW Director; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Mike Laskaska - Director of second floor of the 34th District Court building. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe,
Communications & Community Development; Stephen Dudek - Director of Technology Services Talley, Wadsworth, Webb; Nays - Williams Motion Carried
1. Agenda D. Res. #21-051 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Inter-Governmental Agreement with the Michigan
Unanimously Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the awarded grant for training and education
2. Minutes purposes for the Romulus Animal Shelter. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. #21-058 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the minutes from the E. Res. #21-052 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration
regular meeting held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #071B6600126 to purchase ammunition for both
Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams; Abstain - Wadsworth Motion Carried practices at the range and on-duty purposes in the amount of $12,189.60 from Vance Outdoor Inc.
B. Res. #21-059 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from the Motion Carried Unanimously
special meeting(s) held on Monday, February 22, 2021 @ 6:30pm to discuss charter amendment(s). F. Res. #21-053 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams; Abstain - Wadsworth extend the contract from ITB 20/21-05 with Davenport Masonry Inc., for the repairs of the South
Motion Carried Elevation of Fire Station #4 located at 28777 Eureka Road, in the amount of $14,900.00 with an
3. Petitioner - None additional 10% contingency for any unforeseen necessary repairs. Motion Carried Unanimously
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem G. Res. #21-054 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administra-
A. Res. #21-060 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a resolution in recognition of a tion and authorize the refurbishing of the Department of Public Works' Gradall by AIS Construction
milestone birthday for Jan Lemmon. Motion Carried Unanimously Equipment under the terms of Sole Source Purchases Exception in Section 39-11(d)(1)c.1 of the City
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. of Romulus Purchasing Ordinance in the amount of $93,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously H. Res. #21-055 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor and introduce budget amendment 20/21-14 to recognize a budget amendment for May 4, 2021
A. Res. #21-061 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration Special School Election.
and consent to piggyback on the State of Michigan's extendable Purchasing Program MiDeal Contract FUND/DEPT.
#07B7700171 with WEX and Speedway for our Fleet Gas Card. Motion Carried Unanimously ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
B. Res. #21-062 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the BUDGET BUDGET
administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #07B770081 to purchase one (1) Clerk
2021 GMC One-Ton Dump Truck in the amount of $50,938.00 from Todd Wenzel GMC. Motion Revenue
Carried Unanimously 101-262-682.262 Election Reimbursement $- $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00
C. Res. #21-063 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration and Expense
consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #07B770081 to purchase one (1) 2020 Ford F250 Pick- 101-262-728.000 Postage $7,000.00 $7,000.00
up Truck in the amount of $33,523.00 with Gorno Ford. Motion Carried Unanimously 101-262-729.000 Election Supplies $20,000.00 $20,000.00
D. Res. #21-064 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to authorize the Mayor and 101-262-818.000 Contractual Svcs $14,000.00 $14,000.00
Clerk to enter into the contract with the State of Michigan for the pathway construction on Huron River 101-262-900.000 Print & Publ. $500.00 $500.00
Drive from Northline Road to Five Points Intersection with a cost-share of $93,153.00 (split amongst 101-262-710.000 Overtime $3,500.00 $3,500.00
DPW and DDA). The State of Michigan has awarded the City of Romulus $372,747.00. Total $45,000.00
Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk A. Res. #21-056 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Study Session
A. Res. #21-065 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading and request from Mayor Burcroff for March 1, 2021 @ 6:00pm to discuss Honorary Street Sign
Final Adoption of Budget Amendment for the May 4, 2021 Special School Election in the amount of Dedication Policy. Motion Carried Unanimously
$45,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
B. Res. #21-066 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the request for 8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
Study Session to discuss a proposed Charter amendment and Electronic Council meetings. 9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
Motion Carried Unanimously 10. New Business - None
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes. 11. Warrant
8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes. A. Res. #21-057 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve warrant #: 21-4 Checks
9. Unfinished Business - None presented in the amount of $909,024.86. Motion Carried Unanimously
10. New Business - None 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
11. Communication - See Clerk's Office for Complete copy of minutes. 13. Adjournment
12. Adjournment Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:38pm.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 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 be a true
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 February 22, 2021.
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on March 1, 2021.

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