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Art masterpieces now on display throughout city

The Detroit Institute of Arts
Inside Out installations in
Romulus are now complete and
available for public viewing.
Currently, reproductions of
DIA masterpiece works are on
public exhibit outside at Boice
Park, Romulus City hall, the
Romulus Athletic Center (RAC),
at Romulus Historical Park and
at the Romulus Senior Center.
The painting on Boice
Parkway is a reproduction of
Chevy by Edwin Henry
Landseer; a William Maw Egley
painting titled Talking Oak is
mounted near the bathrooms at
Romulus Historical Park on
Hunt Street and A Day in June,
by George Wesley Bellows is on
display at Romulus City Hall at
11111 Wayne Road. Mexican
Pueblo by Jose Clementa
Orozco is on display at the left of Irises and Calla Lilies A Day in June Talking Oak
the entrance to the Romulus
Library at 11121 Wayne Road Center, a reproduction of Still local communities each year. from a local resident who was “More good stuff happening
and Irises and Calla Lilies by Life: A Letter Rack by Edwart The paintings usually remain on surprised and pleased to find in Romulus,” she said.
Maria Oakley Dewing can be Collyer can be viewed on the display through October. the painting near his home. She Councilwoman Eva Webb
viewed at the entrance to the red wall near the bike rack at During a recent meeting of said she had been unaware of agreed and said the exhibits
Romulus Senior Center at 36525 35765 Northville Road. the Romulus City Council mem- the exhibit but was very pleased allow city residents to appreci-
Bibbins. Inside Out brings reproduc- bers, Councilwoman Tina Talley that Romulus had been chosen ate the artwork and could
At the Romulus Athletic tions of great art treasures into said she had received a call to participate in the program. inspire young people in the city.

Last call City mourns ‘Buck’ Carney, 45

Inkster Police Det. Lt. Jeffrey
Smith performed his “last Members of the Romulus City Council recalled Mr.
call” July 9 before officially unanimously adopted a memorial resolu- Carney as “a first-
beginning his retirement. tion honoring the life of Gerald Lee class person. He
Smith served for more than “Buck” Carney who died July 23 will be missed.”
27 years with the Inkster Mr. Carney, 45, was a long-time Mr. Carney is
Police Department. During Romulus employee and well-known survived by his
his tour of duty Smith moved throughout the community. He was born wife Laura; his
up the ranks from patrol offi-
cer to executive lieutenant May 22, 1976. mother, Beverly;
and oversaw both patrol and In formerly adopting the resolution, his in-laws,
investigations. His commit- Councilman William Wadsworth noted Michael and
ment to the department that “Big Buck, as I called him, was a fine Connie Gerald “Buck” Carney
extended beyond the day to example of the workers who keep this city Caltabiano; a
day operations, officials said. going. Big Buck was a good, good man.” brother, Frankie Carney; sisters-in-law
Smith also served as the His sentiments were echoed by other Angela Caltabiano and Danielle Gibson
department SRT members of the council and by city along with many loving family members
Commander and lead Treasurer Stacy Paige who said that “to and a host of dear friends.
firearms instructor. His knowl- know Buck was to love him. You could see He was preceded in death by his broth-
edge, expertise, and leader- what a good man he was in his relation- er, Bill Gibson and his father, Jerry
ship helped to guide all of
those that he supervised and ship with his wife and with everyone else. Carney.
his legacy will continue on In my opinion, the world would be a bet- Mr. Carney was a member of the
for many years in those that ter place with more Bucks in it.” Teamsters Union and was an active mem-
he trained, commented Council president John Barden ber of Bethany Bible Church.
Police Chief William T. Riley.
“While he will be sorely MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
missed, everyone at the July 26, 2021
department hopes that this Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
next chapter is everything he
hopes for and he enjoys The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden
every minute of retirement,”
Riley added. Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb
Absent / Excused: Virginia Williams
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Administrative Officials in Attendance:
July 12, 2021 Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Council Chairperson, Tina Talley. D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of
Fire & Emergency Services; Roger Kadau - Co-Director of Cable
Pledge of Allegiance 1. Agenda
Roll Call A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the agenda as presented.
Present: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Motion Carried Unanimously
Williams 2. Minutes
Absent / Excused: John Barden A. Res. #21-204 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from
Administrative Officials in Attendance: the regular meeting held on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe,
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Abstain: Barden Motion Carried
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 3. Petitioner - None
Stacy Paige, Treasurer 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Res. #21-205 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of resolution for the family of Gerald Lee "Buck" Carney. Motion Carried Unanimously
Staff; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report
1. Agenda Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to accept the agenda as amended. 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Motion Carried Unanimously Presented by Chief of Staff Julie Wojtylko.
2. Minutes A. Res. #21-206 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration and
A. Res. #21-197 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from authorize a no-fee permit for road closures for the Romulus Community Baptist Church (6200 Fourth
the regular meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Talley, Street) annual picnic on August 28, 2021. Subject streets include Boise walkway and Colorado Street
Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Abstain - Roscoe Motion Carried from Fourth Street to the church property line. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - None B. Res. #21-207 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and
4. Chairperson's Report, Tina Talley, Council Chairperson consent to Piggyback on the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract FSA20-VEF14.01 with Excellence
Res. #21-198 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial Inc., for the purchase of a 2021 Ford E-450 Ambulance Demo in the amount of $217,740.18.
resolution for the family of Mary Ilene Kelly. Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #21-199 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adopt a memorial resolution C. Res. #21-208 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
for the family of Sherilyn Gail Thick. Motion Carried Unanimously administration and introduce budget amendment 21/22-3 to recognize the funds being received from
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report the Companion Animal Welfare Fund Grant and the associated expenditures.
Motion Carried Unanimously. FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT ORIGINAL AMENDMENT AMENDED
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET
A. Res. #21-200 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Animal Control
administration to adopt the revised Engineering Standards Manual and Detail Sheets. Revenue
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams 101-430-530.000-CAWF21 Companion Animal $- $ 4,376.00 $ 4,376.00
Motion Carried Welfare Fund
B. Res. #21-201 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Expense
administration and adopt The Senior Alliance 2022 Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services. 101-430-730.000-CAWF21 Operating Supplies $- $500.00 $500.00
Motion Carried Unanimously 101-430-960.000-CAWF22 Operating Supplies $- $3,376.00 $3,376.00
C. Res. #21-202 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the 101-430-880.000-CAWF23 Operating Supplies $- $500.00 $500.00
administration and introduce Budget Amendment 21/22-1 for fire fleet upgrades to recognize the Motion Carried Unanimously
lease to purchase Fire Rescue #2. Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk A. Res. #21-209 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading and
A. Public Hearing request by TIFA Director Merrie Druyor for August 23, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Amended Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 21/22-1 Motor Vehicle Public Safety in the amount of
to strike from agenda $217,740.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes. B. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: MML Annual Meeting Notice "No action needed"
8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes. 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
9. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes. 8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes.
10. New Business - None 9. Unfinished Business
11. Warrant 10. New Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes.
A. Res. #21-203 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve Warrant #: 21-13 11. Warrant
Checks presented in the amount of $754,103.83. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, A. Res. #21-210 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-14 Checks
Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried presented in the amount of $2,213,842.57 Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes. 12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes.
13. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 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 July 12, 2021. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on July 26, 2021.

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