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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Champions movie screening will include ‘star power’

The Champions program will Champions of Wayne program ture and achievement and has
get a boost of star power and will include special guest been offered at Wayne Memorial
Saturday with the virtual screen- appearances from Westland for nearly a decade. Beginning
ing of Unclaimed, a movie star- native and emcee for the as a grassroots program in 2009
ring a Wayne High School gradu- evening, Gregory Jbara. Jbara is with a trophy and a number 2
ate. currently staring as “DCPI pencil, Champions of Wayne has
The film, the story of a crusty Garrett Moore” on the CBS hit grown to a robust 501c3 nonprof-
old black guy and a lonely white police drama, Blue Bloods. He it and serves as a beacon to
kid and a reluctant friendship will be joined by Willie Horton other schools in the state.
built on cremating dead folks and Dave Coulier. Once measured as a below
nobody wants, was written, pro- As with many other programs, average high school, Wayne
duced and directed by TW Champions of Wayne has been Memorial has now been recog-
Miller who spent 20 years adversely affected financially by nized by U.S. News and World
around Hollywood honing his the current pandemic, prompt- Report as one of America's best
craft. ing the unusual virtual screen- high schools for two consecutive
Starring in the film is Antoine ing of the film to achieve atten- years has recent graduates
McKay, a alumni of Wayne tion to the program. attending colleges including
Memorial High School, who has The innovative Champions of Stanford, Harvard, and
appeared in television shows Wayne academic program at Georgetown as well as record Antoine McKay Gregory Jbara
such as ER on NBC, Prison Wayne Memorial High School admissions to Michigan State
Break and Empire on FOX. has repeatedly produced head- University and the University of principal. “The program has Health System and Jack
The virtual screening of the turning results in Wayne and has Michigan. been a cornerstone in shaping Demmer Ford.
movie and the Champions of caught the attention of educa- “Champions of Wayne has the student-oriented culture at Visit championsofwayne.org/
Wayne documentary is set for 7 tors far and wide. The program been an integral part of the Wayne Memorial.” movie2020 for additional details,
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The combines mentoring, incentives, changes to Wayne Memorial,” The benefit screening is sup- updates and to register for the
screening is a benefit for the and goal-setting to bolster cul- said James Anderson, school ported by sponsors Beaumont screening.
Wayne ward proposals OK’d; incumbent mayor reelected

Wayne voters reelected incumbent more voters, making it the new system in
Mayor John P. Rhaesa by a narrow margin the city. The ward system will be phased
giving him another term in office during out in the community. The three city coun-
voting last week. cil members elected this year will contin-
Rhaesa received 3,275 votes to defeat ue to represent their wards until the end
opponent Anthony Wayne Miller who of their terms of office. Voters will choose
received 3,131 votes. three candidates to serve on the city coun-
Rhaesa took 51 percent of the votes cil in 2022 under the new system and vote
while Miller was favored by 49 percent of for at-large candidates in 2024.
the electorate. Voters also chose members of the
Voters also eliminated the ward system Wayne Westland Community Schools
of voting in the city with the approval of Board of Education.
Voting District Proposal 1. Voters The top vote getter in the election to fill
approved the measure with 3,957 yes votes three terms on the board was Kimberly R.
and 2,734 voting no. The totals indicated at May who received 9,661 votes. Incumbent
59 percent of voters were in favor of elimi- Melandie Yvonne Hines received 8,932
nating the ward system and returning the votes and newcomer John Albrecht
city to a single voting district. The ward earned 8,848 votes. These three candi-
system was approved by voters in 2014 and dates were successful in their campaigns
required candidates for city council to be to serve terms on the board.
from one of six wards although voting was Other candidates, Angela Jackson-
at large. The approved proposal will now Irvine received 8,832 votes; Timothy
have council members elected at large Gilbert was favored by 8,561 voters;
throughout the city without any ward resi- Incumbent Mayor John P. Rhaesa is sworn into office by Wayne City Clerk Tina M. Sheree Conn received 6,936 votes; Gayle
dence requirement. Stanke on Monday after winning reelection Nov. 3. Photo by Sean Rhaesa Nicholson was the choice of 5,583 voters;
Proposal 2 on the city ballot would have city council member from that ward. Yes proposals were approved, the question Susan Lachhman received 5,390; Daniel
kept the ward system and required that votes totaled 3,935 or 58 percent while no with the most yes votes will become effec- Beier collected 3,545 votes and Eric
only voters in the specific ward chose the votes were 2,801 or 42 percent. Since both tive in the city. Proposal 1 was favored by Cleereman vote total was 3,265.

adopt the Resolution to Establish a Request for Funding, Designate an Agent, Attest to the Existence of Funds
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING and Commit to Implementing a Maintenance Program for the Huron River Non-Motorized Pathway from
October 26, 2020 Northline to Grant
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATION C. Res. #20-288 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the administration and
adopt the Resolution for Retiree Healthcare Modifications
Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Led by Councilman Wadsworth Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call D. Res. #20-289 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the agreements for the municipal credit and community cred-
Williams it and CARES funding contracts for the 2021 fiscal year.
Absent / Excused: Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Motion Carried Unanimously
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor E. Res. #20-290 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration and
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk extend the agreement from RFQ 16/17-09 with Munetrix LLC for a three (3) year period from
Stacy Paige, Treasurer December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2023 in the amount of $5,548.00 per year.
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Kevin Losen - HR Director; Stephen Nays - None
Hitchcock - City Attorney; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Carol Maise - City Planner; Robert Motion Carried Unanimously
McCraight - Building Director; Merrie Druyor - Economic Development Director; Stephen Dudek - 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Technology Director; Maria Farris - Finance Director A. Res. #20-291 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session
1. Agenda Request from the Building Department for 11/23/20 @ 6:00pm to discuss an amendment to Section 8-20 of
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the agenda as presented the City Code of Ordinance.
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
2. Minutes B. Res. #20-292 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session Request from
A. Res. #20-280 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from the Carol Maise, City Planner for 11/23/20 @ 6:15pm to discuss a conceptual development plan for 200 acres of
regular meeting held on October 12, 2020 property on the west side of Vining Road, south of Ecorse Road.
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
B. Res. #20-281 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the minutes from the 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
special meeting(s) held on October 12, 2020 - 6:00p, Study Session: Wayne and Ecorse Intersection & Land 8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to speak
Acquisition, 6:30p - Study Session: Retiree Health Plan will be heard.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - None A resident inquired if the memorial resolution for Mr. Shreve was for the son or the father
Motion Carried Unanimously The same resident also asked if the city is still recycling and what is the cost difference of trash vs. recycling
3. Petitioner 9. Unfinished Business
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman Wadsworth made a follow-up inquiry for the timeline of the Veterans Memorial. DPW Director
A. Res. #20-282 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for Scappaticci responded that the timeline to restart/install the Veterans Memorial will be Spring of 2021.
the family of Don Treder 10. New Business
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams 11. Warrant
Nays - None A. Res. #20-293 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 20-20 Checks present-
Motion Carried Unanimously ed in the amount of $6,466,433.34
Res. #20-283 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
family of Ron Dick Nays - None
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Motion Carried Unanimously
Nays - None 12. Communication
Motion Carried Unanimously Councilwoman Roscoe announced that the VFW will conduct a trunk or treat from 3-5 pm on October 31.
Res. #20-284 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a memorial resolution for the She also reminded everyone that October is Fire Prevention Month and to be sure to check smoke detectors
family of Raynard Shreves and carbon monoxide detector. She also thanked the DTE Foundation, MetLife, and the administration for the
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams planting of trees at the historic park pavilion as well as other city parks. Councilwoman Roscoe congratulated
Nays - None Jerry Frayer for his promotion to Foreman. Councilman Wadsworth reminded everyone that October is also
Motion Carried Unanimously breast cancer awareness month and to keep those who are fighting breast cancer and those who have lost their
Res. #20-285 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a memorial resolution for the lives in prayer. Councilwoman Williams thanked the administration for bringing sidewalks to the north end of
family Louise Green-Bell Romulus and the Clerk's Office for their hard work during this election year. Councilwoman Talley also con-
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams gratulated Jerry Frayer on his new position. She encouraged residents to participate in the Romulus Parks &
Nays - None Recreation Master Plan Community Assessment Survey and she thanked the administration for their efforts in
Motion Carried Unanimously procuring grants for the city.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report 13. Adjournment
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:36p.m.
Nays - None Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Motion Carried Unanimously Nays - None
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor Motion Carried Unanimously
A. Res. #20-286 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the administra-
tion and approve the proposed fiscal year 2021-2023 agreement between the City of Romulus and Wayne I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy
County to continue the Urban County Program to make funds available for Community Development Block of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 26, 2020.
Grant.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
B. Res. #20-287 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and City of Romulus, Michigan RM0540 - 111220 5 x 9.602