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BELLEVILLE - NORTHVILLE

Northville police now wearing body cameras

Northville Township Police chase at a cost of $300,000 using Northville Township Fire
officers are now equipped with drug forfeiture funds and grant ” Department will now also have
body cameras that record inter- money. The cameras have panoramic-like cameras in department vehicles.
actions with the public and Currently the department is Key personnel also received
increase transparency. equipped with 40 WatchGuard quality that captures the scene special training on how to redact
The technology protects both V300s and 21 in-car cameras. similar to the way the human eye works. the video to protect the privacy of
residents and officers by provid- “Public safety is a top priority anyone captured on camera who
ing a new means of accountabili- for residents,” Tennies said. may not have been a party in the
ty, police officials said. “This tool is an effective means incident.
“Digital evidence is a priority for collecting evidence. Cameras That critical step often
in policing in this social media- do not capture the entirety of an vantage point, Tennies said. “Several hours of installa- unfolds if the video is necessary
savvy world,” Police Chief Paul incident but provide an addition- explained. These new systems tion were required in each vehi- to release to the public.
Tennies said. “Our employees al perspective to what occurred replaced in-car cameras that cle and to add wiring throughout “The training our department
asked for this and our residents during an incident.” were used since the early 2000s, our station to make all the cor- received to use these cameras to
did, too. It's another way we are The body camera footage also so the technology has significant- rect connections and inputs so their full potential was exten-
working for a safer community.” will assist the department in ly advanced, experts noted. the body cameras and car cam- sive,” Tennies said. “It was quite
Northville Township officials training exercises, be used in The cameras are triggered eras work in concert.” an undertaking for our team to
planned to add these cameras in officer reviews and for internal when the lights and sirens are The cameras have panoramic- evaluate and implement this
2023, but after use of force inci- investigations, he added. The turned on. The body camera also like quality that captures the technology with an accelerated
dents across the country body cameras interface with the may be turned on manually. scene similar to the way the timeline, but we are excited to
received nationwide attention in cameras installed in township “When we say we added the human eye works. offer them to Northville
2020, members of the Northville patrol cars. The two work togeth- cameras into our vehicles, it was While 21 in-car cameras were Township. Our community will
Township Board of Trustees er, capturing synchronized video more than just mounting a cam- purchased for the police vehicles benefit from them for years to
approved the accelerated pur- from an incident from multiple era on a dashboard,” Tennies to include motorcycles, the come.”
Van Buren hosts park concerts

Back by popular demand, the Van Hall at 46425 Tyler Road. The mix of
Buren Township Parks and Recreation Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Oldies, mod-
department will be hosting concerts in the ern Pop, and Rock includes songs recog-
park. In partnership with Wayne County nized by most and loved by all; July 28
Community College (WCCC) Ted Scott Concert at Quirk Park: Alan Turner
Campus, all events will take place from 7 behind Township Hall at 46425 Tyler
until 8:30 p.m. outdoors on Wednesdays Road. This renegade country artist deliv-
and are free to the public, rain or shine. ers high-energy country music with a rock
“This is one of my favorite events,” edge; Aug. 4 - Concert at WCCC: The
commented Van Buren Township Beatles Forever- A Short Story with Music
Treasurer Sharry Budd. “I remember at Wayne County Community College Ted
picking up dinner and heading to the park Scott Campus- 9555 Haggerty Road; Aug.
with my husband. I'm so glad we've contin- 11 - Concert at WCCC: Picks & Bow at
ued the tradition for our residents.” Wayne County Community College Ted
The summer concert series line up and Scott Campus- 9555 Haggerty Road.
locations include: July 14 - Concert at “I just love seeing all generations
Quirk Park: Your Generation In Concert come together to enjoy the music,” said
behind Township Hall at 46425 Tyler Van Buren Township Recreation Director
Road. Jennifer Zaenglein. “This year we have Taking the oath
This live multimedia spectacular cele- some really amazing bands that will make The new members of the Rotary Club of Belleville Board of Directors were official-
brates five decades of pop, rock, dance, you want to get up and groove.” ly sworn into office last week by 2022-2023 Rotary District 6400 District Governor
and R&B hits; July 21, Concert at Quirk For more information visit vanburen- Elect Traci Sincock, far right. New officers for the 2021-2022 year include, right to
Park: Motor City Soul behind Township mi.org. left, returning President Debra Green, Mary Jo Suchy, Brian Pearcy, Rachel
Kozlowski, Keith Bruder, Corrine Flynn and Patti Monroe.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 14, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY
VIA THE ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson 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)
Absent / Excused: Virginia Williams
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;
Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Kathy Hood - Deputy DPW Director; Carol Maise - City Planner;
Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services; Robert McCraight - Director of Public Service &
Economic Development; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communications & Community Development;
Stephen Dudek - Technology Services Director
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
A. Res. #21-168 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on June 7, 2021, at 7:30 pm. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-169 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the minutes
from the Special Meeting(s) held on June 7, 2021 - 6:00 pm Study Session to discuss changes in
engineering standards and 7:00 pm Study Session to discuss the Quarterly Investment Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the
minutes
Res. #21-170 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial
resolution for the family of Cynthia Thomas. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
A. Res. #21-171 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Sub Recipient Grant Agreement
with Health Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), for acceptance of grant funding in the amount of
$4,664.94 from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS & Trauma
Preparedness, grant funds will allow the Fire Department to purchase 10 new adult backboards and
four (4) pediatric backboards. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-172 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration
and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to amend the contract for Recording Secretary services contract
from $100 per Planning Commission and ZBA meeting to $125 per meeting beginning July 1, 2021.
Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #21-173 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
administration and authorize the Change order #1 to ITB 20/21-11 for all work outlined in Change
Order #1 to back fill 400 feet of ditching along Barth Road and place storm sewer below grade to
discharge storm water at a cost of $30, 050.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
D. Res. #21-174 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration
and consent to piggyback of the MiDeal Contract #07B770081 to purchase one (1) 2021 Ford 250
Transit Van with options for the price of $38,396.00 from Gorno Ford, for the Department of Public
Works Water/Sewer division. Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
10. New Business
11. Warrant
A. Res. #21-175 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #:21-11 for
checks presented in the amount of $1,271,154.75. Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
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 14, 2021.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0581 - 070821 2.5 x 9.909