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Comcast service is questioned by Sumpter resident

Sumpter Township officials internet has now become a seri- funds available for infrastructure ience. uses these alternative services.”
want to know if Comcast has pro- ous concern as she attempts to improvements, including internet Trustee Tim Rush agreed with Trustee Matt Oddy said the
vided all the services promised in home school her children. access, but that the funding could Anderson that it was a problem township should find out exactly
the township. “It's a struggle with no inter- only be applied for by the town- and that he felt that Comcast did “where we are with Comcast.' He
During the public comment net,” she told the trustees. She ship. “We can't apply personally,” not provide the services the town- suggested that the wires should
portion of the July 13 board of said that her family was given an she said. She explained that ship had been promised. He said been installed where they are
trustees meeting, Melinda estimate of $11,000 to continue home schooling her children and that he uses a satellite dish servic- needed and that the township and
Anderson of Sherwood Street the cable service down the road working from home have so far es which he said was reasonably Comcast need to “look at areas
explained the problems the lack into her area. been accomplished using a hot priced but that he understood where we don't have service.”
of internet service is causing in “It is only a 1.4 mile. The cable spot on her cell phone but that Anderson's frustration. Township officials agreed to
the area. She told the board that service ends at Arcona,” she said. she needs to drive to the township “I wish we could get cable look into the situation and contact
her family has lived in the town- Anderson said that she had been police station to use internet serv- down all the roads that need it,” Comcast officials regarding the
ship for 12 years, and the lack of informed that there were grant ice, which is a major inconven- he said. “Everyone in my area current service areas.

Welcome back

Members of the Sumpter
Township Board of Trustees
recently welcomed the public to
their first in-person meeting
since the COVID pandemic
restrictions were imposed as a
health precaution. From left,
seated, are Township Clerk
Esther Hurst, Supervisor Tim
Bowman and Treasurer Vincent
Warren. Standing from left are
Trustee Tim Rush, Trustee Peggy
Morgan and Trustee Matt Oddy.
Not pictured is Trustee Don
LaPorte who was excused from
the July 13 meeting. Photo by David
Willett.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 28, 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 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), Virginia Williams (remote from
Romulus, MI)
Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff;
Capt. Damian Hull Cpl. Byron Paisley Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services; Robert McCraight - Director of Public Service &
Economic Development; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Stephen Dudek - Technology Services
Cop shop Director; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communications & Community Service; Damian Hull - Police
Captain
1. Agenda
City of Romulus Police officials recent- work ethic is second to none. He is cur- A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth for Approval of Agenda.
ly announced the promotion of veteran rently leading the department in crash Motion Carried Unanimously
officer Damian Hull, above left, to the investigations with 48, while the closest 2. Minutes
A.
Res. #21-176 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes
rank of captain. Officials said that Hull officer is at 27. Cpl. Paisley led the depart- from the regular meeting held on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo,
“brings a wealth of knowledge and experi- ment in crash investigations for 2020 as Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Abstain - Williams Motion Carried
ence to the position.” In addition, Cpl. well. Cpl. Paisley's leadership and willing- B. Res. #21-177 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes
from the special meeting study session held on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
Byron Paisley, above right, was named as ness to step up is a daily occurrence. leasing of marked patrol vehicles and purchase of Motorola radios; and, the special meeting closed
Officer of the Quarter for the department. Whenever there is something that needs session held on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss an attorney opinion. Roll Call Vote:
One of his supervisors said, “Cpl. Paisley's to be done, he is the first to volunteer.” Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Abstain - Roscoe, Williams Motion Carried
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Res. #21-178 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a resolution in recognition of
July 6, 2021 the retirement of Abbie Akins. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #21-179 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution in
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 recognition of the retirement of Maria Lambert and Ellen Bragg after 25 years of service on the
Pumpkin Festival. Motion Carried Unanimously
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Tina Talley. A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Pledge of Allegiance Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
Present: Tina Talley, Virginia Williams, Eva Webb, William Wadsworth A. Res. #21-180 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
Absent / Excused: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Water Residential Assistance
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Program (WRAP) Memorandum Agreement with Wayne Metro Community Action Agency effective
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor from July 1, 2021, until either party agrees to terminate with 30 days of written notice.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Motion Carried Unanimously
Administrative Staff in Attendance: B. Res. #21-181 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; administration and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the amended
Robert Pfannes - Chief of Police; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services Commercial Lease Agreement with Big Steve's Designz, LLC for the lease of 35255 Goddard Road,
Romulus, MI 48174. Motion Carried Unanimously
1. Agenda C. Res. #21-182 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve and concur
A. Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Approval of Agenda with the administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal contract #19000001544 to purchase
Motion Carried Unanimously. two (2) Police/Fire Dispatch Consoles and a total of seventy-seven (77) portable and mobile radios
2. Minutes for a total cost of $560,779.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. #21-190 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from Res. #21-183 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve and concur with the
the regular meeting held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal contract #19000001544 for a five (5) year
B. Res. #21-191 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the minutes from on-site support maintenance contract for $18,182.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
the special meeting(s) held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the enhancement and Res. #21-184 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve and concur with the
enrollment into WRAP Option 1 Program. Motion Carried Unanimously. administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal contract #19000001544 for five (5) years of
3. Petitioner the Scout Care software for a total of $33,224.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
4. Chairperson's Report, Tina Talley, Council Chairperson Res. #21-185 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve and concur with
Res. #21-192 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt Memorial the administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal contract #19000001544 for a thirty-six
resolution for the family of Janie Cousar-Kinloch. Motion Carried Unanimously. (36) month lease agreement with Motorola Solutions for the total of $612,185 for the equipment,
Res. #21-193 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial software, and support. A down payment of $1000,000.00 will be due in the fiscal year 2021/2022
resolution for the family of Mary Elizabeth Krampitz. Motion Carried Unanimously. (Jul 2021) and the agreement will require an annual payment of $172,067.00 for the next three (3)
A. Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Chairperson's Report. fiscal years beginning the fiscal year 2022/2023. Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously. D. Res. #21-186 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve and concur with the
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor administration and consent to the Piggyback on Livingston County Contract RFP-LC-19-16 to lease
A. Res. #21-194 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with five (5) marked patrol vehicles for a four (4) year term at an annual cost of $52,622.40 and authorize
administration and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Lease Agreement the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Master Equity Lease Agreement as amended in paragraph 3c
with Detroit Metro Airport Center L.L.C., for 3,125 square feet of temperature-controlled storage by the Capital Lease Addendum to execute the Lease. Motion Carried Unanimously
space for the City Clerk's Office and the Police Department with a monthly split costs of $1,236.98 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
until such time as a 30 day written notice of cancellation is given by either party. A. Res. #21-187 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
Motion Carried Unanimously. recommendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and approve the reappointment of Donald
B. Res. #21-195 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Morris to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
administration and consent to piggyback on the NCPA Contract #02-60 for the replacement of the Motion Carried Unanimously
carpet in the hallways and the report writing/office room of the police department in the amount of B. Res. #21-188 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session
$11,948.48 with Engineered Floors LLC (dba J&J Flooring Group and dba EF) with additional Request by Clerk Bragg for August 2, 2021, @ 6:30 pm to discuss cemetery rules and regulations.
necessary supplies needed from ProSource Wholesale in the amount of $1,055.12 and $6,750.00 Motion Carried Unanimously
required for the installation of the carpet by Total Binding Floors (total cost of the project C. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Memo from Maria Farris - Finance Director, regarding Changes in
$19,753.60). Motion Carried Unanimously. Water & Sewer Rates & Fees.
C. Res. #21-196 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the 7. Attorney's Report - Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney
administration and consent to extend the contract from ITB 20/21-05 with Davenport Masonry Inc., A. Resolution to Declare a Local State of Emergency - No action taken by City Council
for the repairs of the final portion of the south elevation structural at a cost of $51,700.00 and the 8. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
west elevation structural repairs in the amount of $23,700.0 of Fire Station #4 located at 28777 9. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
Eureka Road. Additionally, the remaining budget allocation of $2,300.00 is being requested as a 10. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
contingency for unforeseen necessary repairs. Motion Carried Unanimously. 11. New Business
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 12. Warrant
A. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Memo from Clerk's Department regarding DocuSign Contract A. Res. #21-189 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-12 Checks
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer presented in the amount of $1,583,210.75. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley,
8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried
9. Unfinished Business 13. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
10. New Business 14. Adjournment
11. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
12. Adjournment Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 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
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 28, 2021.
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on July 6, 2021.

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