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Federal grant will fund 4 new police officers

There will be four new police matched the grant with the ” program focuses on building
officers in Westland funded by a required 25 percent of the total trust, reducing crime, and
$500,000 grant from the U.S. hiring amount of $1,429,464. The improving public safety, it con-
Department of Justice total expenditure for the hirings This grant is a significant step forward for our city. tinued.
Community Oriented Policing is $500,000 from the federal It will allow us to enhance our law enforcement Westland Police Chief Kyle
Service (COPS). grant and $929,264 from Dawley added, “The newly
The funding will continue for Westland. capabilities and provide even hired police officers will under-
three years, according to the city “This grant is a significant better service to our residents. go comprehensive training and
and is part of the program step forward for our city. It will orientation to ensure they align
which supports local law allow us to enhance our law with the community policing
enforcement agencies in hiring enforcement capabilities and philosophy and the values of
and rehiring police officers. provide even better service to tribute to a safer and more munity policing, and the cultiva- our city. Their presence will fur-
With these funds, officials said, our residents. The safety and secure Westland,” commented tion of positive relationships ther strengthen our efforts to
the city can expand the police well-being of our community Mayor Michael P. Londeau. between law enforcement and maintain a safe and welcoming
force and continue the commit- are top priorities, and these four The COPS Hiring Program the communities they serve, environment for all residents,
ment to public safety. Westland additional officers will con- promotes the principles of com- according to the website. The businesses, and visitors.”
Chamber of commerce

is merged with Livonia

The Westland Chamber of Commerce members to expand their network and
is now located in Livonia. have access to new programming,” West
The two chambers have merged to said.
create a 1,200 membership, according to “With the business community work-
President and CEO of the Livonia ing together in both cities, we will be
Chamber of Commerce Dan West who able to provide more of a voice to their
will manage the new group. The new issues, particularly in the area of work-
organization is called the Livonia force and talent development.”
Westland Chamber of Commerce and “This will give members in our com-
will be headquartered in Livonia while munity more programming, which
the Westland offices on Ford Road will aligns with the feedback we received
be sold. during a recent survey of our members,”
West, president and CEO of the said Danielle Strachan, board chairper-
Livonia Chamber of Commerce since son of the Westland Chamber of Park it
2006, will hold the same title in the Commerce. “Livonia's experienced staff
newly aligned organization, which will and resources will be connected to the The City of Plymouth public park-
be governed by a 29-member board of untapped potential of the Westland busi- ing lot at the corner of Ann Arbor
directors with representatives from both ness community.” Trail and Deer Street (the former
communities. The initial four-person The cities are both served by Livonia Saxton's location) is now available
chamber staff have a combined for near- Public Schools and several health and to drivers. In addition to the 47
parking spots, there are four EV
ly 50 years of industry experience, social service agencies. By leveraging charging stations, which are
according to West. resources from both cities, the Livonia- expected to be operational soon,
He said a Westland office would open Westland Chamber will be able to pro- pending some final touches,
sometime in the future at a different duce more networking events, advocacy, according to city officials. The lot
location in the city. and programs to support local business- also features green spaces includ-
“This is a great opportunity for all our es and organizations, West noted. ing a rain garden. In the coming
months, the area will be
enhanced with benches at the
corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Deer
and along Ann Arbor Trail, as well
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 9, 2023
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Roll Call
September 11, 2023 Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Virginia Williams
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Absent / Excused: William Wadsworth, Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Pledge of Allegiance - The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Robert McCraight, Mayor; Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Barden. Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff; Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney; Kevin Losen, HR Director; Bob
Pfannes, Chief of Police; Roger Kadau, Cable
Roll Call 1. Agenda
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo for approval of Agenda.
Virginia Williams Motion Carried Unanimously.
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb 2. Minutes
Administrative Officials in Attendance: A. Res. #23-263 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley for approval of the Minutes from
Robert McCraight, Mayor the Regular Meeting held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk B. There were no special meeting(s) held on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Stacy Paige, Treasurer 3. Petitioner - None
Administrative Staff in Attendance: 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Res. # 23-264 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to concur with the
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - recommendation of the administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a newly
City Attorney; Maria Farris - Finance Director; Mike Laskaska - Director of ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Romulus and the Police Officers
Communications & Community Service; Roger Kadau - Co-Director of Cable Association of Michigan, replacing the previous agreement which expired on June 30, 2023. The
1. Agenda new ratified agreement is to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
2. Minutes Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Res. #23-243 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
from the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. A. Res. #23-265 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration
Motion Carried Unanimously and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Institutional Training Affiliation Agreement
B. Res. #23-244 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Minutes from the between the Romulus Fire Department and the Emergency Medical Training Center Services LLC
Special Meeting - Study Session held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss a ballot Motion Carried Unanimously.
proposal to amend Chapter 6, Section 6.4 of the Romulus City Charter. B. Res. # 23-266 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to concur with the
Motion Carried Unanimously administration introduce Budget Amendment 23/24-6 to recognize expenses to upfit four (4) new DB
3. Petitioner - NONE forfeiture vehicles.
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to accept the Chairperson's Report. FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Motion Carried Unanimously ACCOUNT NO. BUDGET BUDGET
5. Mayor’s Report – Robert A. McCraight, Mayor 267 FED Forfeiture
A. Res. #23-245 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Fund Balance
Administration and authorize the fiscal year 2022/2023 encumbrances for capital outlay purchases 267-000-390.000 Fund Balance $- $15,000.00 $15,000.00
and various City projects in the amount of $8,453,399.27 to be rolled over into the FY 2023/2024
budget and paid accordingly. Motion Carried Unanimously Expense
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 267-301-970.000 Capital Outlay $- $15,000.00 $15,000.00
A. Res. #23-246 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Motion Carried Unanimously.
recommendation of the Romulus Election Commission and establish the early voting site for all
statewide and federal elections to be the old 34th District Court located at 11131 Wayne Road, 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Romulus, MI 48174. Motion Carried Unanimously A. Res. #23-267 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams, to concur with the
7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer – See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes recommendation of the Police, Fire, and Safety Commission and approve the amendments to the
8. Public Comment commission's bylaws. Motion Carried Unanimously.
A resident addressed the City Council regarding the Governor's agenda and its impact on local 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
control on certain types of energy. 8. Public Comment -
A member of the public inquired about the percentage of vacant properties in the City and the city's A resident addressed the Council regarding the Water Advisory Alert and voiced her concern that she
position on cannabis establishments. did not receive notice of the water advisory.
A member from Motown Sports Group Holdings addressed the City Council regarding their interest Mark Wilhide, chair of the Police, Fire & Safety committee, thanked the Council and the mayor for
in developing in the city. approving the PF&S Bylaws.
9. Unfinished Business - NONE 9. Unfinished Business - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
10. New Business - NONE 10. New Business - None
11. Warrant 11. Warrant
A. Res. #23-247 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 23-17 for A. Res. #23-268 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley, for Approval of Warrant #: 23-19
checks presented in the amount of $950,054.33. Motion Carried Unanimously for checks presented in the amount of $1,207,083.56. Motion Carried Unanimously.
12. Communication - See Clerk’s Office for complete copy of Minutes 12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of Minutes
13. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.

I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan 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 September 11, 2023. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 9, 2023.

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