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City of Wayne seeking police force applicants

Those looking for a career in and compassion," said Chief The Wayne department also pro-
law enforcement have an oppor- Ryan Strong on the official ” vides medical and dental insur-
tunity with the City of Wayne Wayne Police Department web Our police department has earned ance and optical reimbursement
where applications to join the page. a reputation of excellence among with a defined benefit retire-
police department are now Applicants must conform to ment plan. Full benefits are
being accepted. employment standards as set by the law enforcement community offered after 25 years of service
The department has posted a the Michigan Commission on and the respect of the city we serve. and officers accrue vacation and
job opening and distributed fly- Law Enforcement Standards sick time during the first year for
ers seeking candidates to join (MCOLES) and must possess used after completion of proba-
the 21 sworn officers, 10 police good moral character as deter- Candidates will then be required successfully complete a psycho- tion.
service aides and six support mined by a favorable back- to successfully complete the logical and physical examina- The department also offers a
staff department. ground investigation covering Empco written examination and tion, before being hired. $1,000 clothing voucher and $825
"Our police department has school and employment records, attend an oral interview with a The written test is available at proficiency pay for weapon certi-
earned a reputation of excel- home environment, personal board of officers. A score of 70 www.wmpco.net. Individuals are fication. There is an on site gym
lence among the law enforce- traits and integrity, officials said. percent or higher is required on urged to double and triple check and locker room for officers at
ment community and the respect To apply, individuals can sub- the interview, officials said. any information submitted as the police station and an on-site
of the city we serve. All of our mit an application for employ- Individuals will also be the sub- part of the test profile. indoor gun range.
officers are highly trained pro- ment available at Wayne City ject of a background investiga- The staring salary in the For more information, candi-
fessionals that are committed to Hall. The application can be tion and a personal interview Wayne department is currently dates are urged to contact the
the core values of integrity, fair- emailed, faxed or delivered to with Strong. $43,046.64 and the top salary is city personnel director at (734)
ness, respect, honesty, courage the police department. Candidates will also have to $69,298.32 with 10 paid holidays. 722-2206.
Wise move Lost 1985 time capsule

Romulus will save $16,000 in sought by class of 2020

cost to move court equipment When a group of Romulus Middle cannot remember where it is buried.

School students buried a time capsule “If anyone has any recollection of
City of Romulus officials are among the budget. back in 1995, they did a really good job. where it might be, please let me know,”
few who have found a silver lining amidst “The plan had been to use the work So good, in fact, that as the same he retired Romulus High School
the current health concerns of the COVID- release program to move the court,” Romulus High School Class of 2000 teacher said. “They would really like to
19 health restrictions. Burcroff explained, “but with COVID, that class members get ready to celebrate open it during the reunion.”
That silver lining is going to save the program has been halted and we don't their delayed 20th class reunion, they Abdo explained that this Class of
city about $16,000 in costs to relocate the know when it will start again.” can't find it. 2000 was the group chronicled
34th District Court equipment from the McCraight said that was exactly the sit- Romulus Councilwoman Kathy throughout their educational time with
former building into the new courthouse, uation and that initial bids to move the Abdo asked the members of the coun- regular newspaper stories.
located in the city hall and library com- court furnishings and equipment were in cil during a recent meeting to use their “The Free Press did an article about
plex. the $39,000 range. He then negotiated an personal resources to see if they might them every year,” she reminded the
During a recent Zoom meeting, Mayor offer from Premier for the $15,964 know of anyone who might remember council members and said that she and
LeRoy Burcroff asked members of the amount, a savings of about half the antici- where the time capsule was buried. others have been contacting former
council to approve the waiving of the bid- pated fee. He added that the court staff “They had to cancel the 20th teachers and others in an effort to find
ding process and award a contract in the and administration were very helpful in reunion last year due to COVID,” Abdo the junior high school project.
amount of $15,964 for the moving of furni- the situation and that he “appreciated the told the board members, “but are plan- Abdo said anyone with information
ture, files and other items from one court support.” ning to have it July 31 this year.” could contact her through the number
building to the other. He said the recom- Council members, including Tina She said the then 8th grade students listed on the Romulus city website
mendation for using Premier Relocation Talley and Council President John have been seeking the location of the (734) 955-4506, option 3 or email her at
Services came from Director of Economic Barden were vocal in their support of the “buried treasure” for weeks, but they kabdo@romulusgov.com.
Development and Public Service Bob savings and awarding of the contract.
McCraight and that the funding was Waiving of the bidding and contract
already allocated in the construction approval were approved unanimously.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 8, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY
VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Wadsworth
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams
Absent / Excused: Celeste Roscoe
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City
Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of Emergency & Fire Services; Stephen Dudek - Director of
Technology Services
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Equipment and furniture will be moved into the new 34th District Court building in 2. Minutes
Romulus. A. Res. #21-067 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes
from the regular meeting held on March 1, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-068 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI special meeting(s) held on March 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Honorary Street Sign
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Dedication Policy and at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment Report.
For Motion Carried Unanimously
Grass & Trimming Services 3. Petitioner - None
BANOTAI PARK 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Res. #21-069 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial
PROPOSALS DUE: 2:00 pm, April 19th, 2021 resolution for the family of Oscar Hamilton. Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Sumpter Township is requesting proposals to perform grass & trimming services at Banotai Park 24000 Sherwood Rd, Belleville, Motion Carried Unanimously
MI 48111. 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Res. #21-070 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with administration and
Sealed Proposals shall be received by the Sumpter Township Clerk's office at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 no later grant authorization for Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Flexible Benefits Spending Plan
than 2:00 pm, Monday, April 19th, 2021.
Amendment. Motion Carried Unanimously
Proposals shall be publicly opened and read on Monday, April 19th, 2021.at 2:30 pm. B. Res. #21-071 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
administration and introduce budget amendment 20/21-15 to purchase an EMS rescue vehicle.
Please call the Clerk's Office at (734) 461-6201 to obtain information/specifications. FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. BUDGET BUDGET
Sumpter Township Fire
Esther Hurst, Clerk Expense $ 94,340.00 $ 94,340.00
Posted: April 9, 2021 205-966-999.661 Transfer Out- $-
Published: The Eagle Associated Newspapers
Thursday, April 15, 2021 ST0045 - 041521 2.5 x 2.778 Motor Vehicle Fund
Fund Balance
205-000-393-336 Fire Fleet Upgrade $125,000.00 $(112,562) $12,438.00
Assignment
PUBLIC NOTICE Motor Vehicle
Fund
City of Romulus Expense
Public Accuracy Test 661-258-970.138 Motor Vehicle $112,562.00 $94, 340.00 $206,902.00
Capital Outlay
To the qualified electors of the City of Romulus, Wayne County, and State of Michigan: Revenue
661-000-699-205 Transfer-in Fire $- $206,902.00 $206,902.00
Motion Carried Unanimously
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
be used in Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,& 12 for the May 4, 2021 A. Res. #21-072 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the requests for a one (1)
Special Election is scheduled for hour study session on April 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., a one (1) hour study session on April 12, 2021, at
Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Community Room (lower 6:00 p.m., and a public hearing request for May 3, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. for the purposes of the
level) 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174. 2021/2022 proposed budgets. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tab- 8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
ulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law. 9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
(MCL 168.798(1) 10. New Business - None
11. Warrant
A. Res. #21-073 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-5 Checks
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING presented in the amount of $722,008.20. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth,
Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). 13. Adjournment
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Office by writing or calling the following: Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - None
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
A copy of this notice is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on March 8, 2021.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: April 15, 2021 RM0567 - 041521 2.5 x 4.274 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0565 - 041521 2.5 x 10.782