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Ditched?

Township water line installed in 1978 must be relocated

An error in the placement of tions for the relocation of the adamant that the board should in the ditch close to the road but Sumpter Township could not
a 1,000-foot water line in a ditch line. The contract with determine whether the town- is only covered with a shallow have installed the lines in 1978
along Rawsonville Road in Hennessey Engineers, ship or Wayne County installed layer of dirt. He said that should without approval from Wayne
Sumpter Township could be a approved by a 5-2 vote of the the water line in the ditch dur- a vehicle lose control and slide County officials.
public safety hazard and must trustees, limits the cost to “up to ing the 1978 project. That would or drive into the ditch, the water A Wade Trim specification
be relocated. $25,000.” be a factor in determining the line could be damaged, result- drawing for the water line was
The question facing the The error in location of the financial responsibility for the ing in a service interruption to located by members of the town-
members of the township board water line was discovered by relocation, La Porte said. The township residents. ship staff but no record of
of trustees is which government workers from Washtenaw relocation and installation of Wayne County Commissioner inspections or further documen-
entity installed the line in 1978 County working in another sec- the water line is estimated to Al Haidous attended the meet- tation was located.
and could therefore be respon- tion of the ditch along cost $400,000, officials said. ing and discussed the issue with Haidous asked to schedule a
sible for the expense of the relo- Rawsonville Road. Trustee Matt Oddy agreed members of the board. He asked meeting for more discussion
cation. Members of the board Trustees Don LaPorte and that the responsible entity the board members to supply and information. The 1978 docu-
discussed the issue during the Peggy Morgan cast the two dis- should be identified but noted him with any and all records ments will be provided to him
regular meeting Sept. 12 and senting votes on the engineering that the issue is now an emer- that might still be available for further investigation. No
agreed to fund the design and contract. During the extensive gency situation. The water line, regarding the 45-year-old proj- date for a meeting was estab-
preparation of bid specifica- discussion, LaPorte was he said, is not deeply installed ect. Board members agreed that lished.
Marvelettes founder Kathryn Schaffner is mourned

Katherine Anderson Schaffner, 79, a er and her mother worked as a nurse's were spotted by a record producer affiliat- Ms. Schaffner and The Marvelettes
driving force in the Motown musical aide. ed with Tamla Records. When Tamla were inducted into the Grammy Hall of
sound, died Sept. 19. Mrs. Schaffner, the Ms. Schaffner, Gladys Horton, became Motown, Berry Gordy changed Fame in 2010 and were finally awarded
co-founder of the Marvelettes, died of Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart their name from the Casinyets, as in "can't their deserved gold record for sales of
heart failure, according to family mem- Motley and Georgia Dobbins founded the sing yet" to the Marvelettes. The group Please Mr. Postman in 2004, 43 years after
bers. Marvelettes while schoolmates and released their single, Please Mr. Postman, the release of the song. The Marvelettes
Ms. Schaffner was born Jan. 16, 1944, friends at Inkster High School in 1960. The in 1961, the first Motown number one hit. are also named in the Vocal Group Hall of
and grew up in the Carver Homes project group performed in a school talent compe- Dobbins was later replaced in the Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall
in Inkster. Her father was a cement work- tition and while they did not win, they group by Wanda Young. of Fame and were nominated for the Rock
The Marvelettes went on to record 26 and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and 2015.
songs which made it to national hit lists Ms. Schaffner was the mother of two
during the career of the legendary group daughters and a son. One of her daughters
including Playboy, Beechwood 4-5769, Too said a private memorial for Ms. Schaffner
Many Fish in the Sea, Don't Mess with Bill is being planned for January on what
and The Hunter Gets Captured by the would have been her 80th birthday but
Game. there will be no public service.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 2023
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney;
Roberto Scappaticci, DPW Director; Jerry Frayer, DDA Director; Chief Robert Pfannes, RPD; Roger Kadau,
Cable.
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to approve the Approval of Agenda
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The death of Inkster resident Katherine Anderson Schaffner, above, third from left, is 2. Minutes
mourned throughout the area. Ms. Schaffner and three teen friends from Inkster High A. Res. # 23-219 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Minutes
School founded The Marvelettes, an iconic Motown group. from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. # 23-220 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Minutes
from the Special Meeting - Executive Session held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING discuss an attorney's opinion. Motion Carried Unanimously
September 5, 2023 3. Petitioner - None
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to accept the Chairperson's Report
Pledge of Allegiance Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call 4. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden. the Minutes
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth A. Res. # 23-221 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth, to concur with the
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb, Virginia Williams Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to renew the agreement with Oakland County for
Administrative Officials in Attendance: participation in the CLEMIS Consortium and approve the annual participation renewal fee in the
Robert McCraight, Mayor amount of $34,070.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk B. Res. # 23-222 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to concur with the
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Administration and award ITB 23/24-02 to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder,
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney; Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement for the 2023 MEDC Sidewalk Replacement Project in the amount
Victoria Trush, Assistant Finance Director; Maria Lambert, Director of Resident Services & CDBG of $803,953.22. Motion Carried Unanimously
Coordinator C. Res. # 23-223 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe, to concur with
Administration and introduce Budget Amendment 23/24-4 to recognize donations for the B2B Event
1. Agenda and corresponding expenditures.
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Amended Agenda adding a FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
petitioner. Motion Carried Unanimously. ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET
2. Minutes 101-728
A. Res. #23-236 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes Fund Balance
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. 101-728-675.007 Donations - B2B Event $- $15,000.00 $15,000.00
B. Res. #23-237 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes
from the Special Meeting - Public Hearing held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. which was for Expense
the purpose of hearing objections to the demolition and/or removal of debris of properties on Demolition 101-728-818.000 Contractual Services $272.00 $15,000.00 $15,272.00
List 23-01. Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes D. Res. # 23-224 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth, to concur with the
A. Petitioner: Romulus Rotary Club Administration and introduce Budget Amendment 23/24-5 to recognize additional donations for the
Action: To adopt a resolution asking the Charitable Gaming Division of the Michigan Lottery to Pumpkin Festival Event and corresponding additional expenditures in the amount of $13,000.00.
recognize the Romulus Rotary Club as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET
Res. #23-238 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution 295-728 DDA
asking the Charitable Gaming Division of the Michigan Lottery to recognize the Romulus Rotary Fund Balance
Club as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a 295-728-607.006 Pumpkin Festival $10,000.00 $13,000.00 $23,000.00
charitable gaming license. Motion Carried Unanimously. Donations
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. Expense
Motion Carried Unanimously. 101-728-818.000 Pumpkin Festival $25,000.00 $13,000.00 $38,000.00
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. #23-239 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the E. Res. #23-225 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams, to concur with
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk extend the Low Income Household Water Administration and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the First Addendum to
Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Memorandum of Understanding with Wayne Metro Community the Michigan State-Subdivision Agreement for Allocations of Allergan, TEVA, CVS, and Walmart
Action Agency effective until March 31, 2024. Motion Carried Unanimously. Settlement Agreements. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-240 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Res. #23-226 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the sole source purchase of one (1) Ford F150 from Jack Demmer Ford Administration and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Second Addendum
in the amount of $50,228.26 for the Romulus Senior Center. Motion Carried Unanimously. to the Michigan State-Subdivision Agreement for Allocation of Distributor Settlement and Janssen
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Settlement Agreement. Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. #23-241 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Study 5. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Session Request for Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment A. Res. #23-227 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Second
Report. Motion Carried Unanimously. Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-2 in the amount of $448,200 to cover the capital
B. Res. #23-242 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve and adopt improvement project as approved by the Library Board on July 17, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously.
the resolution calling for an Election to be held on the date of the Presidential Primary on the 27th of 6. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
February 2024 or the 12the day of March 2024, whichever becomes the Presidential Primary, 7. Public Comment -
authorizing the proposed language to be placed on the ballot, amending Chapter VI, Section 6.4 of A resident commented on a local business's delinquent property taxes and lease agreement.
the Romulus City Charter, regarding the number of monthly regular meetings of the council. A resident commented on the Tornado Sirens and was concerned that younger residents may not
Motion Carried Unanimously. know the purpose of the sirens and suggested that information regarding tornado sirens be included
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer in the Community Connection publication.
8. Public Comment - None 8. Unfinished Business
9. Unfinished Business - None 9. New Business
10. New Business - None 10. Warrant
11. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes A. Res. #23-228 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve Warrant #: 23-15 for
12. Adjournment checks presented in the amount of $1,694,990.64. Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. 11. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
Motion Carried Unanimously. 12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the Motion Carried Unanimously
minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on September 5, 2023. I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan, certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 14, 2023.

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