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Ho, Ho, Ho

Pandemic changes Santa’s arrival plans

Santa Claus will make his annual visit Fairground, Lions Club, Wilcox, Garden
to the City of Plymouth the day after Club, Rotary, Hough, Kiwanis,
Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27. Starkweather and Knights of Columbus
While Santa's arrival on a fire truck is parks. At each stop, Santa will address
usually greeted by hundreds of Plymouth children from the fire truck and will have
families in Kellogg Park as he accepts the a special message for them.
key to the city, this year he will observing Children will be able to follow Santa's
social distancing and taking precautions trip around town via the Santa Tracker on
against the coronavirus by greeting chil- the City of Plymouth Facebook page and
dren in their neighborhood parks. will know exactly when he will arrive in
Santa will board the Plymouth Fire their neighborhood.
Department ladder truck at Plymouth City Adding to the fun, children (with help
Hall at 5:45 Nov. 27 and travel the short from their parents) can send a letter to
distance to Kellogg Park. He will receive Santa through the city website for a
the key to the city from Mayor Oliver chance to win a $20 downtown Plymouth
Wolcott and after officially lighting the city gift card.
Christmas tree, Santa will travel around More information will be posted on the Santa will visit children in several local parks in Plymouth when he arrives this year
town to visit boys and girls. He will visit city Facebook page. rather than entertain large crowds in Kellogg Park.
Voters favor incumbents in township vote

In Plymouth Township ballot- received 41.68 percent of the vote 9,610 votes to secure a position
ing Nov. 3, voters returned totals. ” on the board of trustees. John
incumbent Kurt Heise to the Former Township Clerk Incumbent trustees Stewart, a former state represen-
office of supervisor. Nancy Conzelman, a democrat, Gary Heitman and Jack Dempsey tative, running in this election as
Heise, completing his first was defeated by incumbent Jerry a Republican, received 9,340
term as supervisor after winning Vorva, a Republican. Conzelman did not seek reelection votes, winning a term on the
a grassroots write-in campaign received 7,687 votes in her bid to to the board. board. Incumbent trustees Gary
four years ago, received a total of return to the office Vorva cap- Heitman and Jack Dempsey did
10,911 votes or 58.26 percent of tured from her four years ago. not seek reelection to the board.
the total cast. Of those, 7,207 were This election, Vorva received Democrats Marisa Downs
by absentee ballot for the repub- 10,841 votes, returning him to the his seat. was the top vote getter with received 8,270 votes, Christal
lican candidate. His opponent, clerk's office for a second term. Incumbent trustees Bob 10,020 votes followed closely by Vazquez Corliss received 7,753
Democrat Mary Starr received Plymouth Township Doroshewitz and Charles J. Curmi with 9,897. Newcomer votes and Nabeleh Raji Ghareeb
7,809 votes, and 6,429 of her votes Treasurer Mark Clinton, a Curmi, both Republicans, were Audrey Monaghan, a received 7,440 votes. Joseph H.
were cast by absentee ballot. She Republican, was unopposed for re-elected by voters. Doroshewitz Republican, received a total of LeBlanc received 2,005 votes.
Troopers search Inkster site

Michigan State Police Troopers execut- Police also recovered one firearm and
ed a search warrant at an Inkster location $48,910 in cash.
last Thursday, leading to several arrests on Officials did not release the addresses
drug charges. of the locations involved in the search or
According to police reports, several the specific amounts of drugs or cash
people in Wayne County were taken into located at the separate addresses of the
custody in connection with an investiga- raids.
tion of alleged fentanyl trafficking. The arrests follow a months-long inves-
Four search warrants were executed at tigation involving the Metro Narcotics
locations in Detroit, Hamtramck, Taylor Enforcement Team, according to Michigan
Tulip time? and Inkster, according to the prepared State Police. The multijurisdictional nar-

An annual tradition in downtown Plymouth continued last weekend despite the statement. cotics task force includes state, local and
pandemic when members of the Noon Rotary Club and their families planted The searches led to the seizure of more federal officers, several from area police
hundreds of tulip bulbs set to bloom next spring. As usual, the color of the antici- than 1.2 kilograms of fentanyl, 54 grams of departments.
pated flowers will remain a secret until the first buds appear. Photo by Dave Willett cocaine and 32 grams of Methoxetamine, a According to police, criminal charges
drug similar to PCP, state police said. are pending against those arrested.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING D. Res. #20-274 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the administration
October 12, 2020 and adopt the resolution of the City of Romulus to concur in the Rules and Regulations concerning Industrial
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Pretreatment Program as adopted by the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY Nays - None
VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS Motion Carried Unanimously
E. Res. #20-275 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration and
Pledge of Allegiance approve to allow Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) to continue Lead & Copper testing as long as is
Led by Councilman Wadsworth required.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call Nays - None
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Motion Carried Unanimously
Virginia Williams F. Res. #20-276 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration
Absent / Excused: and award Bid ITB 20/21-06 to the lowest, responsive and most responsible bidder, Nye Uniform Co. for the
duty and Class A uniforms used by the City of Romulus, Fire Department. The pricing will be held firm for a
Administrative Officials in Attendance: three (3) year period.
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Nays - None
Administrative Staff in Attendance Motion Carried Unanimously
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire Services; 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Merrie Druyer - Economic Development Coordinator; Joshua Monte - Police Captain; Stephen Hitchcock - City A. Res. #20-277 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Alley Vacation
Attorney; Roberto Scappaticci - Director of Public Services; Stephen Dudek - Technology Director Request for Ron Youngblood of 11111 Grover Street: Vacation of the entire alley in Junction Subdivision,
Block 6 abutting Lots 1-24 and Lot 32-55 inclusive and that an easement for public utility purposes shall be
1. Agenda maintained in the alley
A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - None
Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously
Abstain - Williams B. Res. #20-278 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Street Vacation Request for
Motion Carried Phillipa Matakas of 9620 Allen Road, Allen Park, MI: vacation of that portion of Cordell Ave. from
2. Minutes Hildebrandt Road south to terminus and Lorman Ave. from the east side of Lorraine Ave. east to terminus in
A. Res. #20-268 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from the the SW 1/4 Section 13 and that an easement shall be maintained for public utility purposes.
regular meeting held on October 5, 2020 Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - Abdo, Williams
Nays - None Motion Carried
Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
B. Res. #20-269 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the special 8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to
meeting(s) held on October 5, 2020 - 6:45pm; Study Session: Quarterly Investment Report speak will be heard.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams A resident inquired about any ordinance referencing engine breaking on semi-trucks in comparison to other
Nays - None municipalities. The same resident also inquired about a homeless individual who is consistently seen by the
Motion Carried Unanimously airport and if a city employee look into providing assistance to the individual.
3. No petitions/petitioner at this meeting 9. No unfinished business conducted at this meeting
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem 10. No new business conducted at this meeting
A. Res. #20-270 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to provide and publish an alternative email 11. Warrant
address to submit requests and a telephone call in number for members of the public to utilize for addressing A. Res. #20-279 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 20-19 Checks present-
City Council when Council returns to the Chambers for public meetings until the COVID pandemic public ed in the amount of $1, 470, 646.66
health and safety concerns are significantly minimized in the State of Michigan Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Nays - Williams
Nays - Williams Motion Carried
Motion Carried 12. Communication
B. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to accept the Chairperson's Report Councilwoman Abdo commented on the Daddy-Daughter Dance and congratulated Recreation Coordinator
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Tanya Cofield on her creativity in the event. Councilwoman Talley thanked Director of Fire Services Kevin
Nays - None Krause on the resources and information provided to the Ministerial Alliance on safely reopening building
Motion Carried Unanimously locations while providing 4,000 face masks. She also made a reminder about the extension of the U.S.
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor Census. Councilwoman Roscoe mentioned that voting for the Cutest Baby/Cutest Pet Contest is on the city
A. Res. #20-271 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration and website. She also gave a reminder that the Fall Harvest Porch Contest deadline is October 15 and thanked all
grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Contract for Services of Independent Contractor the participants for the Romulus Relay for Life. Councilwoman Williams informed everyone that Forgotten
(34th District Court MIDC Coordinator/Attorney) agreement between Teresa Patton and the City of Romulus. Harvest will be at the Romulus High School on October 13 at 12:00pm. She also requested that the adminis-
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams tration take action on reaching out to other social organizations in assisting the homeless individual men-
Nays - None tioned by a resident in the public comments portion of the meeting. She also suggested that the city look into
Motion Carried Unanimously construction of a homeless shelter.
B. Res. #20-272 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration and 13. Adjournment
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Contract for Services of Independent Contractor with Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:54p.m.
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) hourly attorneys. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - None
Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #20-273 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration and I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy
authorize the DPW to dispose of the listed vehicles through Martin Towing, with a disposal fee of $50.00 per of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 12, 2020.
vehicle with all other proceeds deposited into the appropriate City fund per table below.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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