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Mayor urges public to 4 still sought in fatal shooting
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The investigation into a fatal shooting
complete I-94 survey last week is continuing, according to Witness accounts indicated
Romulus police.
Police are seeking four individuals in
connection with a fatal shooting that took that the shooting
Romulus residents are being urged Improve safety; Enhance access; place at about 11 p.m. Aug. 23 near the Top was motivated
by Mayor LeRoy Burcroff and officials Accommodate all users; Add pedestri- Shelf party store at the corner of Eureka by a robbery.
to make their opinions known regarding an/bike path to Ecorse Road and Other. and Inkster roads. Officers were dis-
a road construction project planned in Selecting the Other category will allow patched to the scene following a 911 call in
the city. users to type in their own topic. which the caller said a man had been shot Romulus police said they are actively
Michigan Department of The four options under considera- several times, according to police reports. seeking 22-year-old Tenaje Gaiter; 26-year-
Transportation (MDOT) officials are tion all include eliminating the left- When officers arrived at the parking lot of old Joseph Mile; 24-year-old Lajon
seeking public input for a future I- hand entrance ramps to I-94 and adding the party store, they found the body of a Washington and another, unknown man in
94/Ecorse Road interchange replace- full access to all directions to and from 28-year-old Detroit man who had suc- connection to the shooting.
ment project in the community. Public I-94 and Ecorse Road. Those options cumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. Police said that Washington was driving
comments are welcomed at http://metro- are: a diamond interchange with signals Witness accounts indicated that the a gray 2015 Ford Fusion with Michigan
questsurvey.com/eh4r4m There is also a at the ramps; adding a diamond inter- shooting was motivated by a robbery com- license plate 463354D. The car has a moon
more basic version of the survey avail- change with roundabouts at the ramps; mitted by the victim, later identified as roof and black rims, witnesses told police.
able at a partial cloverleaf interchange with Chrevon Rayman Lawrence. Witnesses Gaiter and the unknown man left the
https://www.research.net/r/VV8Z5ML). two loop ramps or a diverging diamond claimed that Lawrence was shot by a man scene in a dark-colored Jeep, possibly a
The survey will first ask users to rank at the interchange. he and two other men had robbed at gun- Liberty, according to police reports.
their main concerns about the area of Within the survey there are concept point. The robbery victim then pulled a Police have asked anyone with infor-
the intersection and then to rank the drawings as well as more details for firearm and fatally shot Lawrence. Police mation about the shooting or any of the
four options that will be described. The each option. This project is planned for said that a gun was recovered at the scene, individuals being sought to call (734) 941-
main concern topics to be ranked are: 2024, officials said. near Lawrence's body. 8400.

Clerk ed the Pontem Software to manage ceme-
tery records and online burial searches.
Craig-Bragg worked with “Wreaths
FROM PAGE 1 Across America” which provided wreaths
to place on the graves of veterans in the
and transparency in her office. She creat- Romulus cemetery, and helped generate
ed a “TEAM” concept work environment $1500 for a disabled veteran and his family.
and was able to rebuild the clerk's office She also assisted the Cemetery Board of
after major budget cuts, reducing the over- Trustees with fundraising to purchase
all budget by 24 percent. Craig- Bragg has trees and three Victorian gates for the
worked to codify city ordinances and the cemetery.
city charter using Municode; re-estab- Craig-Bragg's accomplishments are
lished the Romulus Charter Review enhanced by her drive to always make it a
Committee; implemented the BS&A priority to be involved in local and commu- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 9, 2021
Business License Software and imple- nity activities and affiliate with local, coun- Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
mented new software to create electronic ty, and state organizations that address
council packets. All while making service community improvement and social caus- The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem, John Barden
to the residents her priority. es.
Her list of accomplishments and She volunteers on the Romulus Drug Pledge of Allegiance
improvements in city governance includes Task Force, Dr. Martin Luther King Day Roll Call
service to the public in every service her Community Celebration, Chamber of Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva
office provides. Commerce, Arts Council, Pumpkin Webb, Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused:
Craig-Bragg consolidated city voting Festival Committee, and she is the director Administrative Officials in Attendance:
precincts from 18 to 12; implemented EPB, of music for the Union Grove Missionary Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
including dual EPB; overhauled election Baptist Church. D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
inspector training, created a comprehen- Craig-Bragg is a member of the Kathy Hood - Assistant DPW Director
sive handbook; implemented Public Association of Wayne County Clerks, 1. Agenda
Service Announcements to educate voters; Wayne County Executive Urban Alliance A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
oversees mock election demonstrations for of Michigan Task Force, Michigan 2. Minutes
middle and elementary school students; Municipal League, Michigan Black A. Res. #21-218 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from
created a newsletter with voter informa- Caucus, MAMC, IIMC, and Michigan the regular meeting held on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Abstain - Williams
tion and updates and frequently visits with Association of Municipal Cemeteries. She Motion Carried
senior citizens to assist with the absentee holds her MiPMC and CMC credentials B. Res. #21-219 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from the
voting process. and said she believes “There is and always special meeting study session held on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss cemetery
rules and regulations. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
In addition, Craig-Bragg also estab- will be room for improvement.” Abstain - Williams Motion Carried
lished a Cemetery Board of Trustees, Craig-Bragg and her husband, Stanley, 3. Petitioner - None
Cemetery Ordinance, and Cemetery Rules have been married for 34 years. She is the 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Res. #21-220 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial
& Regulations pamphlet. She implement- mother of three, and grandmother of four. resolution for the family of Joseph Crova. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
August 2, 2021 A. Res. #21-221 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 administration and authorize a no-fee permit for the First Baptist Church to use the Elmer Johnson's
Park Pavilion on August 14, 2021, for their Annual Family and Fun Day.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-222 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration
Pledge of Allegiance and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the lease-purchase agreement with
Comerica Leasing for the lease-purchase of a Dump Body to be installed on a 2021 Freightliner
Roll Call 108SSD Dump Chassis in the amount of $94,605.00 at a fixed rate of 2.18% for five (5) years with
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva the first payment to be made on or about January 15, 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously
Webb C. Res. #21-223 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Absent / Excused: Virginia Williams administration and introduce budget amendment 21/22-4 to purchase a security gate at the employee-
Administrative Officials in Attendance: only lot for the new 34th District Court building. The gate must be electronic and accessible through
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor a card reader.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Stacy Paige, Treasurer FUND BUDGET
Administrative Staff in Attendance: ACCOUNT NO. NAME BALANCE
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of 401 Court
Staff; Kathy Hood - Deputy DPW Director Construction Fund
1. Agenda Fund Balance
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. 401-000.000.390 Court Construction $1,471,335.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 1,455,335.00
Motion Carried Unanimously Fund
2. Minutes
A. Res. #21-211 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the minutes Expense
from the regular meeting held on Monday, July 26, 2021, @ 7:30 p.m. 401-000.980.00 Court Project Costs - $16,000.00 $16,000.00
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner D. Res. #21-224 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
A. Res. #21-212 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the block party administration and introduce budget amendment 21/22-5 for supplies for the incoming council that
petition by Toccara Davis for August 14th and road closure request at 16284 Eastwind St., Romulus, was included in the footnote section of the budget, but not carried over to the actual line item as
MI. Motion Carried Unanimously intended.
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. FUND BUDGET
Motion Carried Unanimously ACCOUNT NO. NAME BALANCE
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor 101 City Council
A. Res. #21-213 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Fund Balance
administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #07B770081 to purchase one (1) 101-000-390.000 Fund Balance $6,672,633.00 $ 7,600.00 $ 6,665,033.00
2022 Ford 250 Medium Roof 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 Expense
B. Res. #21-214 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and 401-000.980.00 Operating Supplies $800.00 $7,600.00 $8,400.00
consent to piggyback on MiDeal Contract #07B770084 to purchase one (1) 2021 GMC one-ton Motion Carried Unanimously
dump truck with a plow for the price of $53,013.00 from Todd Wenzel GMC. 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Motion Carried Unanimously A. Res. #21-225 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading
C. Res. #21-215 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 21/22-2 in the amount of the $5,000.00 to transfer funds
administration and introduce budget amendment 21/22-2 to transfer funds to pay for the expenditures to pay for the expenditures associated with the installation of brick pavers in the cemetery around the
associated with the installation of brick pavers in the cemetery around the Veteran's Memorial Veteran's Memorial Monument. Motion Carried Unanimously
Monument. Motion Carried Unanimously B. Res. #21-226 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the recommendation of
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk the Property Disposition Committee to designate for sale and let out for bid the described property:
A. Res. #21-216 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading & Parcel ID #80-039-99-0001-706 and Parcel ID #80-040-99-0002-713.
Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 21/22-3 in the amount of $4,376.00 to recognize the funds Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Abdo, Williams
being received from the Companion Animal Welfare Fund Grant and the associated expenditures. Motion Carried
Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
B. Res. #21-217 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the recommendation 8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
of the Cemetery Board of Trustees and approve the proposed changes to the cemetery rules and 9. Unfinished Business
regulations. Motion Carried Unanimously 10. New Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes 11. Warrant
8. Public Comment - None A. Res. #21-227 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-15
9. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes Checks presented in the amount of $1,140,347.16. Motion Carried Unanimously
10. New Business 12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes
11. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of the minutes 13. Adjournment
12. Adjournment Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 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 August 9, 2021.
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 2, 2021.

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