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Safety first

Trustees move Halloween

event into township hall

Halloween will be a bit different in treats.
Sumpter Township this year. Luke explained that the usual service
In response to information from of passing an electronic wand over candy
Township Public Safety Director Eric and treats to detect metal objects was no
Luke, members of the board of trustees longer adequate. He explained to the
have agreed to change the usual proce- board that in the changing times today,
dure for trick or treaters this year. Rather there are other dangers which can be
than the traditional Halloween Party at included in a trick or treat bag. He noted
the township fire hall, this year youngsters that there are even dangerous chemicals MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
of all ages will be invited to celebrate the which could pose a threat to children. August 22, 2022
spooky season at township hall where The treats will be offered on Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
they can visit each office seeking special Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
New video system OK’d Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call
Sumpter Township residents will soon approved the upgrade at a cost of $67,050 1. Agenda
have access to a clearer picture of board of and also agreed to a separate four-year serv- A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
trustee meetings and other township func- ice agreement at a cost of $15,090.56. 2. Minutes
tions. After extensive discussion of the current A. Res. #22-217 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
Trustees agreed during the Sept. 27 meet- system and the upgrades proposed, Trustee from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
ing to accept a proposal from vendor CTI to Don LaPorte and Trustee Peggy Morgan Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Abstain - Webb
Motion Carried
replace and/ or upgrade the current video voted against the proposal which was B. NO SPECIAL MEETINGS WERE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022.
system utilized in the township. Trustees approved by a 5-2 vote. 3. Petitioner
A. Res. #22-218 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the block
Shooting suspect in custody B. Brandt St. and Oakbrook St. Motion Carried Unanimously
party petition from Brandie Whalin for August 27, 2022, and the closing of California St. between
Res. #22-219 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the block party
petition from Cortney Seal for September 4, 2022, and the closing of Sussex Dr. at Surrey Dr. and
Canterbury Dr. at Concorde Dr. Motion Carried Unanimously
Police have arrested a man described as describing 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
an “armed and dangerous” fugitive suspect- him as Res. #22-220 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial
ed in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old “armed and A. resolution for the family of Frank Harris, Jr. Motion Carried Unanimously
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Inkster resident in August. dangerous.” Motion Carried Unanimously
Allen Marion, 18, was taken into custody P olice 5. Mayor’s Report – Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
without incident Sept. 25 by Michigan State said Marion Res. #22-221 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a resolution in
recognition of the retirement of Captain Damian Hull. Motion Carried Unanimously
Police. He is suspected in connection to the will be Res. #22-222 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a resolution in
shooting of Elijah Steward at the 25 Hour arraigned on recognition of the retirement of Ginny Godell. Motion Carried Unanimously
Liquor store on Aug. 6. Witnesses told police charges of A. Res. #22-223 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Administration and appoint Charles Lindenmuth as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with
that Steward was shot as he walked out of second- a term to expire on June 20, 2024. Motion Carried Unanimously
the store into the parking lot at around 11 degree mur- B. Res. #22-224 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Administration and
p.m. Witnesses said the two appeared to der, dis- approve the appointment of Kendra McCraight to the Romulus Beautification Committee and
approve the reappointment of Chris Dunn, Taylor Johnson, Charles Lindenmuth, and Edna Talon-
have words before the shooting incident. charging a Jemison with terms to expire on June 2, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously
Steward was pronounced dead at the scene firearm into C. Res. #22-225 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
of the shooting on Michigan Avenue in a building Allen Marion Administration and appoint Robert Mercier to the Romulus Housing Commission with a term to
expire on February 26, 2026. Motion Carried Unanimously
Inkster. and felony D. Res. #22-226 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
A man described as “an accomplice” in firearm violations. Police said they believed Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the professional services agreement
the shooting had turned himself in to he was being helped by other individuals E. with Plante and Moran for a Water and Sewer Rate Study. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #22-227 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
authorities but police had issued a “be on during the time he was avoiding arrest, Administration and adopt the resolution in accordance with the GASB Statement number 54 to
the lookout” alert for Marion on Sept. 16, according to a prepared press release. authorize the Director of Financial Services to indicate the City of Romulus' intent to assign fund
balance for the specific purpose of the Veteran's Monument relocation in the amount $58,000.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
F. Res. #22-228 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Administration
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING and adopt Amendment #5 to the Water Service Contract between Great Lakes Water Authority and
August 8, 2022 G. the City of Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #22-229 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-6 for additional funding needed for the two
(2) additional full-time Laborers positions.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Pledge of Allegiance ACCOUNT NO. NAME FUND BUDGET
Roll Call BALANCE
Present: John Barden, Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams 101 General Fund
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb Fund Balance
101-000-390.000 Fund Balance $9,379,580.00 $13,200.00 $9,366,380
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor Expense
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 101-265-702.000 Regular Wages $195,801.00 $13,200.00 $209,001.00
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Steven Hitchcock - City Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire Services & Emergency Management; Merrie 226 Garbage
Druyor - TIFA/DDA Director; Maria Lambert - Director of Resident Services; Roger Kadau - CoDirector of & Rubbish Collection
Cable Fund
Fund Balance
1. Agenda 226-000-390.000 Fund Balance $1,215,493.00 $13,200.00 $1,202,293.00
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously Expense
2. Minutes 226-528-702.00 Regular Wages $52,429.00 $13,200.00 $65,629.00
A. Res. #22-208 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley for approval of the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. 592 Water & Sewer
Motion Carried Unanimously Fund
B. NO SPECIAL MEETINGS WERE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022. Fund Balance
3. Petitioner - NONE 592-000-395.000 Retained Earnings $406,479.00 $13,600.00 $392,879.00
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Res. #22-209 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a Resolution in Expenses
recognition of Lucy Taylor on being crowned "Miss Amazing". Motion Carried Unanimously 592-590-702.000 Regular Wages $597,818.00 $6,800.00 $604,618.00
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. 592-591-702.000 Regular Wages $595,883.00 $6,800.00 $602,683.00
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
A. Res. #22-210 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the H. Res. #22-230 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the agreements for community credit pro- Administration and introduce budget amendment 22/23-7 to recognize grant revenue and corresponding
gram and the local transit program between SMART and the City of Romulus for the 2023 fiscal year. expenditures related to grant award: Michigan Agriculture and Rural Development 2022 Animal Welfare
Motion Carried Unanimously #GG22-2397.
B. Res. #22-211 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Administration to
grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Third Amendment Lease agreement with Big FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Steve's Designz, LLC for the lease of 35255 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI 48174. ACCOUNT NO. NAME FUND BUDGET
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth Nays - Williams Motion Carried BALANCE
C. Res #22-212 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the 430 Animal Control
Administration and authorize the closure of Hunt Street between Bibbins and Goddard on Friday, August Revenue
19, 2022, from 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm, to allow for parking of classic cars on Hunt Street as part of the final 101-430-539.000 Revenue $- $6,468.00 $6,468.00
summer 'Movie in the Park' community event. Motion Carried Unanimously AWF22
D. Res. #22-213 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration for the extension of pricing from Bid ITB 20/21-05 with Davenport Masonry, Inc, for the Expense
repairs of the east elevation at Fire Station #4 in the amount of $53,800 with a 10% contingency totaling 101-430-730.00 Operating Supplies $- $6,468.00 $6,468.00
$5,380 for unforeseen necessary repairs. Motion Carried Unanimously AWF22
E. Res. #22-214 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the Motion Carried Unanimously
Administration and grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the settlement agreement with
the property owner at 35425 Ecorse in the amount of $377,175.69, with a 10% leverage to cover additional 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
taxes in the event of a delay in closing. Motion Carried Unanimously A. Res. #22-231 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study Session
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Request for Monday, September 26, 2022, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment Report.
Clerk Bragg thanked the residents, law enforcement personnel, city staff, and election workers for Motion Carried Unanimously
their participation and arduous work during the August 2, 2022, Primary Election. 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer – No Report
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer 8. Public Comment – Please see the Clerk’s Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes 9. Unfinished Business – None
9. Unfinished Business 10. New Business – None
10. New Business - NONE 11. Warrant
11. Warrant A. Res. #22-231 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-16 for
A. Res #22-215 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #:22-15 for checks presented in the amount of $1,363,860.36.
checks presented in the amount of $1,148,446.46. Motion Carried Unanimously Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams
B. Res. 22-216 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant# 22-15E for Motion Carried
checks presented in the amount of $19,619.50. Motion Carried Unanimously 12. Communication - Please see the Clerk’s Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes. 13. Adjournment
13. Adjournment Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 pm. Motion Carried
Motion Carried Unanimously Councilperson Webb was not present for the roll-call vote.

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 8, 2022. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 22, 2022.

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