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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

3 arrested, charged in fatal shooting of teen

Three teens have been arrest- premeditated; weapons - dis-
ed and charged in the shooting of charge from a vehicle causing
a Novi man riding a bicycle in death; tampering with evidence -
Westland June 7. criminal case punishable by more
According to Westland police, than 10 years, and three counts of
officers were called to the area of felony firearm. Jones was
Grand Traverse and Missaukee remanded to jail without bond
Court at about 8:55 p.m. Sunday, and is scheduled to appear back
June 7. When they arrived at the at the 18th District Court for a
corner, officers discovered 17- probable cause conference today,
year-old Robert Edward Bigham June 18.
of Novi who had apparently suf- Also arrested June 8 in connec-
fered gunshot wounds. Despite tion with the death of Bigham was
officers efforts to revive the teen, Sarah Jean Jones-Moody, 17, of
he died at the scene, according to Wayne. Jones-Moody was
police reports. arraigned in front of Cicirelli on
Following an intensive investi- charges including; accessory after
gation, Westland police located the fact to a felony, and felony
and arrested 18-year-old Duan firearm. Jones-Moody was given a Duan Markeith Jones Sarah Jean Jones-Moody Timothy Dywerr Stevenson
Markeith Jones of Westland on bond of $75,000 or 10 percent and
Monday, June 8. will be required to be fitted with a today, June 18. front Cicirelli on charges includ- to be fitted with a GPS tether if
Jones was arraigned in 18th GPS tether if bonded. Jones- Police also arrested Timothy ing larceny from a person and bonded. Stevenson, too, is sched-
District Court in front of Judge Moody is also scheduled to appear Dywerr Stevenson, Jr., of Detroit, tampering with evidence. uled to appear back at the 18th
Sandra Cicirelli on charges of back at the 18th District Court for June 8 in connection to the homi- Stevenson was assigned a bond of District Court for a probable
homicide -murder first degree - a probable cause conference cide. Stevenson was arraigned in $20,000 cash and will be required cause conference today, June 18.
Westland OK’s marijuana license application procedure

Those wishing to sell marijuana in ” right to appeal their score within 10 days
Westland have until July 16 to submit a All licenses are subject to Special Land Use of notice with the Marijuana Business
business application to the city. Review Board. After hearing all appeals,
Members of the Westland City Council approval and will require final approval the board will issue a written recommen-
approved the marijuana business applica- by members of the city council. dation that either upholds or modifies the
tion during a meeting last month along list which will be placed on the agenda for
with the consideration policy and selec- members of the city council to review.
tion criteria. Compliance Facilities (further sorted by within the applicant groups will be ranked "I appreciate the hard work everyone
The policy, which officials said was proposed zoning district, one license avail- based on financial investment and com- has put into this over the past 10 months,"
written in compliance with the Westland able); Secure Transporters (one license munity benefit and investment. Any appli- commented Mayor William R. Wild. "Both
Uniform Marijuana Business Ordinance available);Retail/Provisioning Centers cants who remain tied after the prioritiza- my administrative team and the city coun-
approved by city council members in (further sorted in relation to Ford Road, tion of these criteria will be placed in a cil acknowledged the importance of maxi-
November, sets the window for applica- two licenses available - one north of Ford blind lottery draw to determine ranking, mizing the economic benefit of this deci-
tions from June 1 through July 16. Road, one south of Ford Road). according to city officials. sion and our final policy product reflects
Complete applications must be submitted All licenses are subject to Special Land Once scoring is complete, the appli- that commitment."
along with a $5,000 fee if they are to be Use approval and will require final cants will be notified of their ranking and All of the information about the
considered. The policy also details the approval by members of the city council. the list will be provided to the Westland Westland marijuana ordinance and policy
way in which applications will be Once sorted, applications will be City Council. Each applicant will have the can be found at www.cityofwestland.com.
processed and scored. reviewed and scored by a selection com-
Applications will be sorted by license mittee comprising three city administra- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
type: Collocated Businesses (three licens- tive employees. The selection committee June 1, 2020
es available); Marijuana Micro Businesses will assign point values based on the scor- MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY – VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCING
(one license available); Safety and ing rubric included with the policy. Ties Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilman William Wadsworth
The council meeting was held in accordance to Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-48, (1) (a), that a
meeting of a public body may be held electronically, by telephone or video conferencing, in a manner in which
both the general public and the members of the public body may participate by electronic means.
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams
Absent / Excused: None
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley for Approval of the Agenda
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
A. Res #20-128 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo for Approval of the Minutes from
the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner – None
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Several Council members and the Mayor commented on the current events taking place in the country
regarding the protesting as a result of the unjust incident which occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
regarding a police officer and the death of George Floyd.
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to Accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Res. # 20-129 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Master Agreement for Municipal
Street Lighting with DTE to remove 18 existing light poles located on the west side of Hunt Street in
the park area and to replace and install 15 new 39w LED acorn style luminaries, as well as 10 new
39w LED acorn style luminaries on the east side of Hunt Street in the amount $ 98,778.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. # 20-130 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Municipal
Library Board Reappointment of Debra Hoffman for a 3-year term to expire April 11, 2023.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. # 20-131 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Second Reading and
Final adoption of Budget Amendment 19/20-18, Public Safety Fund in the amount of $47,550.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
8. Public Comment
One resident requested to speak and asked a question regarding the drop box for AV ballots and applica-
tions.
9. Unfinished Business
Councilman Wadsworth asked the Mayor a question regarding the Veteran’s Memorial – When will
it go up? Will it be as large and nice as the previous one? The Mayor responded that there is a
committee and he will report back with an update. Councilwoman Williams asked the Mayor to have
Mr. McCraight give her a call.
10. New Business
11. Communication
Councilwoman Talley commented on the George Floyd incident and encouraged everyone to pray.
Councilwoman Williams commented on the George Floyd incident. Williams announced the Forgotten
Harvest food distribution on June 2, 2020 at RHS beginning at 12 noon and Gleaners will be at Cory
School on June 3, 2020 at 10:00am. Williams further announced that she is working with the pastor from
Mt Olive BC in setting up a COVID-19 testing station and is working on a mobile testing station for the 2
senior citizen buildings.
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Mayor Burcroff announced the monthly Community Prayer will be on Thursday, June 4 . Those wishing
to participate can contact the Mayor’s office for dial-in conference call information.
Councilman Wadsworth commented on COVID-19 and encouraged testing.
Councilman Barden commented on COVID-19 and reminded everyone to continue to be cautious so that
we don’t have a second round of the virus.
Councilwoman Webb commented on the George Floyd incident and the protesting.
Adjournment
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb for Adjournment of the meeting.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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 June 1, 2020.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg,
City Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan RM0503 - 061820 2.5 x 11.357