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Council agrees to re-schedule street naming ceremony

A plan to rename four streets that many family members but would have difficulty in travel even from out of state. adopted by the entire council.
in Romulus to honor local resi- needed to plan ahead and make doing so in the 30-minute inter- This is a very great honor and Councilwoman Eva Webb
dents met with a detour when a arrangements to attend. She vals allotted with the current families need time to plan to said that regardless of what was
family member questioned the was also critical of the amount schedule proposed. attend,” she said. voted on, the procedure needed
logistics of the plan. of time allotted for the honor, Council members Virginia Councilman Bill Wadsworth to change to give families ade-
During the regular meeting noting that five ceremonies had Williams and Tina Talley agreed suggested the mayor's office con- quate time to plan.
of the councilmembers June 7, been set for the same day at 30- with Coleman and suggested tact the families to be honored “Whatever the council needs
Linda Coleman explained that minute increments. revisiting the planned schedul- and ask if they might want to to do, we need to correct this,”
her family was honored and “That seems like a lack of ing of the ceremonies. reschedule if they need more she said. “We dropped the ball.
thrilled to learn that her 93- concern and very little consider- Councilwoman Kathy Abdo time. The right thing to do is make
year-old mother, Ella Coleman, ation for the family to prepare was also critical of the plan. “We meant no disrespect,” he sure families can celebrate with
was to be honored with a street for the event,” she said. “I feel “I was surprised when I saw said, “We are trying to show their loved ones. This is truly an
dedication. She explained that like it doesn't really matter to the schedule,” she said. “I think respect to these residents.” honor,” she said.
while the family was grateful for you but it does to our family.” we need to call and ask the fam- City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg Talley agreed. “I don't care
the recognition for her mother, a She said that previous street ilies if they want to reschedule,” reminded members of the coun- what we voted on, we need to fix
60-year resident of the city, the renaming honors had been she said. cil that the scheduling for the it.”
June 11 date set for the ceremo- done singly, not slotted in a half- Mayor Pro tem John Barden honors was in compliance with Mayor LeRoy Burcroff said
ny was disappointing. She hour periods and asked the agreed. the resolution they unanimously that his office would follow
explained that the scheduling council members to postpone “People need time to gather approved by a vote earlier this Wadsworth's suggestion and
which provided the family only the street renaming ceremony their families,” he said. year. That resolution, she said, contact the affected families to
a one-week notice of the cere- for her mother until a July or Councilwoman Celeste required that all street renam- make acceptable scheduling
mony, and limited the renaming August date could be selected Roscoe agreed the one-week ings be complete by the end of arrangements.
event to 30 minutes “doesn't feel with input from the family. notice was too short. “I apolo- June and that every effort be Council members also unani-
like an honor.” Members of the council were gize for the way this has hap- made to install all signs the mously agreed to make a sched-
She explained that her fami- unanimous in their concern for pened. My colleagues and I same day. Signs cannot be uling exception for Ms.
ly could not plan and schedule Coleman's request, noting that mean no disrespect. I totally installed on weekends due to Coleman's family and to revisit
to attend the honor for her they, too, wanted to attend all of agree that families need time staffing, she reminded them, the current policy to make
mother on such short notice and the scheduled renaming events and some members may have to and that the policy had been adjustments.

It's showtime
June movie night at the Inkster Police Department was a huge success with residents.
Police auxiliary officers volunteered their time to help at the event and distribute treats.
The free event was funded by bake sales organized by the Inkster Commission on
Aging with all the money raised used for the movie event. In addition to the movie,
there were crafts and games for youngsters along with free popcorn and otherrefresh-
ments. The next movie in the lot of the Inkster Police Department is set for July 9.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 24, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
THE MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY
VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Council Chairperson, Tina Talley.
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilman William Wadsworth
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo (remote from Romulus, MI), John Barden (remote from Romulus, MI) , Celeste
Roscoe (remote from Romulus, MI) , Tina Talley (remote from Romulus, MI) , William Wadsworth (remote
from Romulus, MI) , Eva Webb (remote from Romulus, MI) , Virginia Williams (remote from Romulus, MI)
Absent / Excused: None
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Continued from page 8 D’Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock – City Attorney;
SECTION 34. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Downtown Carol Maise – City Planner; Stephen Dudek - Technology Director; Joshua Monte - Police Captain; Robert
Development Authority Fund on an activity basis, the following: Pfannes – Chief of Police; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services; Robert McCraight -
Director of Public Services & Economic Development; Roberto Scappaticci,- DPW Director; Mike Laskaska -
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 615,604 Director of Communications & Community Service; Merrie Druyor - TIFA/DDA Director & Economic
REVENUES 501,090 Development Coordinator.
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 114,514 1. Agenda
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 615,604 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe for Approval of the Agenda. Motion Carried
Unanimously
SECTION 35. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Tax 2. Minutes
Increment Finance Authority Funds on an activity basis, the following: Res. # 21-146 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb for approval of the Minutes from
the Regular Meeting held on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
TIFA DISTRICT II 8,661,431 3. Petitioner - Please see Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes.
REVENUES 5,755,300 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 2,906,131 A. Res. # 21-147 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a Memorial
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 8,661,431 Resolution for Jerome P. Ladach. Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
SECTION 36. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the 34th Motion Carried Unanimously
District Court on an activity basis, the following: 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Res. # 21-148 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve and concur with
34th DISTRICT COURT 4,549,500 the Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a contract for Services of
Independent Contractor with the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant Independent
REVENUES 4,549,500 Contractor (MIDC) Administrative Assistant, Mary Ellen Bohn. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-149 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve and concur
SECTION 37. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated the following Capital with the Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Construction Inspection
Budget expenditures: MDOT Tri-Party Agreement with the State of Michigan, ROWE Engineering, and the City of
Romulus for the Beverly Road Phase II (Beverly Court to 1500’ east of Merriman) project. Motion
CAPITAL BUDGET 8,630,260 Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #21-150 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve and concur
SECTION 38. That amounts budgeted for specific items or purposes and not required to be with the Administration and authorize No-Fee Permits for activities during the 2021 Summer Events
utilized for such items or purposes may be spent by the Mayor for other items or purposes within the same taking place on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Fridays in June, July, and August. Motion Carried
activity for which such allocations are made. Unanimously
Res. #21-151 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve and concur with
SECTION 39. Be it further resolved that the following millage rates as provided by the Administration and authorize the following Road Closures: Hunt St. between Goddard Rd and
charter or statute be assessed: Bibbins St. beginning at 3:00 pm. and ending at 10:00 p.m. on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Fridays in June,
July, and August. Motion Carried Unanimously
OPERATING MILLAGE 9.4063 D. Smart Training – No discussion/No action taken
P.A. 359 MILLAGE 0.0464 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
FIRE AND POLICE SERVICES MILLAGE 4.0000 A. Res. #21-152 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Study
LIBRARY MILLAGE 0.7000 Session Request from Roberto Scappaticci, DPW Director, for June 7, 2021, @ 6:00 pm to discuss
SANITATION MILLAGE 1.5500 changes in engineering standards. Motion Carried Unanimously
EPA LEVY MILLAGE 0.1682 B. Res. #21-153 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Study
Session request from City Treasurer, Stacy Paige for June 7, 2021, @ 7:00 pm to discuss the
SECTION 40. Be it further resolved that the Property Tax Administration Fee and any type Quarterly Investment Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
of late penalty charge as provided for by charter or statute be assessed. C. Res. #21-154 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Study
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Nays - Abdo, Williams Session Request from Joshua Monte, Police Captain, for June 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
Motion Carried leasing of marked patrol vehicles and purchase of Motorola radios for police and dispatch.
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. #21-141 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution to D. Res. #21-155 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Celeste Roscoe for Approval of the 2021
approve the ballot language to be placed on the ballot for November 2, 2021, General Election. Honorary Street Sign Dedications. Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Nays - Williams E. Res. #21-156 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve Special Land Use
Motion Carried request, SLU 2021-001; Miller Pipeline at 6777 Metroplex. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-142 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Proposed 2021-2022 Fee Schedule. Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Public Comment – Please see Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes
7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer - No Report 9. Unfinished Business
8. Public Comment - None 10. New Business - Please see Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes.
9. Unfinished Business - None Res. #21-157 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a
10. New Business – Please see Clerk’s Office for complete copy of the Minutes Resolution in recognition of Captain Joshua Monte for his years of service. Motion Carried
11. Warrant Unanimously
A. Res. #21-143 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-9 Checks 11. Warrant
presented in the amount of $941,327.46. Motion Carried Unanimously A. Res. #21-158 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-10 for
B. Res. #21-144 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve Warrant #: 21-9E checks presented in the amount of $1,333,460.69. Motion Carried Unanimously
Checks presented in the amount of $12,268.75. 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 Res. #21-159 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a Memorial
Res. #21-145 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution Resolution for Dr. John Golden Jr. Motion Carried Unanimously
celebrating the 90th birthday of Carmelita Johnson. Motion Carried Unanimously 13. Adjournment
13. Adjournment Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe for adjournment at 8:43 p.m.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 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 May 24, 2021.
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on May 10, 2021.

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