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Judge reinstates bond for state legislator

State Rep. Jewell Jones was ” es,” he said.
expected to leave the In addition to the bond rein-
Livingston County Jail Friday In addition to the bond reinstatement and reduction, statement and reduction, Jones
after posting reinstated bond was offered a plea deal by
and has until Dec. 10 to consid- Jones was offered a plea deal by Livingston County Livingston County Chief
er a plea deal offered by the Chief Assistant Prosecutor Carolyn Henry. Assistant Prosecutor Carolyn
prosecution. Henry. In exchange for a guilty
Jones, who had been incar- plea to misdemeanor charges,
cerated for 60 days, was to be the county would dismiss or
released on a $100,000 personal make other exceptions for the
recognizance bond and on a ond bond was imposed in con- activities limited to attending outstanding felony charges. If
second $100,000 or 10-percent nection to charges filed after a Legislature sessions and attend- he accepts the prosecution
bond with multiple conditions. handcuff key was discovered ing legal counseling and med- offer, Jones would be required
Judge Michael Hatty reinstated taped to the bottom of Jones' ical treatment appointments. to plead guilty to two counts of
Jones original bond based on foot during jail intake process- The judge also insisted that resisting and obstructing police,
his arrest on drunk driving and ing in September. Jones, currently suspended one count of operating while
resisting arrest charges from an As a condition of his bond, from the Inkster Police intoxicated, one count of pos-
April 6 incident. He was the Inkster Democrat must Auxiliary, surrender all police session of a weapon while intox-
ordered to jail on those charges remain in the care of Church equipment, including badges, icated, one count of reckless
after repeated bond violations Elder Paul Turner, Jr. who oper- identification, weapons, keys driving and one count of escape Jewell Jones
including alcohol consumption, ates CHOICE-Behavioral and gear to the police depart- of lawful custody.
tampering with the alcohol Health Management, an alcohol ment or the court. Jones' attorney, former said he planned to post both
monitor, misleading the court treatment program in Detroit. Hatty made it very clear that Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen, bonds last Friday following the
regarding his whereabouts and Jones must also wear a GPS and he would accept no breach of said he would be discussing the court hearing.
failure to pay the fee for the alcohol tether and adhere to a any of the bond conditions. “Mr. offer with the lawmaker, “and Jones next court hearing is
court-ordered monitor. The sec- strict 9 p.m. curfew with his Jones, I don't want any excus- see what he wants to do.” Nolen set for Dec. 10.
Inkster man charged in Hamtramck shooting deaths

RayQuan Young, 24, of Inkster, his girlfriend, De'Angelique discovered the two victims dead that Young robbed the victims bery and four felony firearm vio-
has been arrested and charged Thomas. The case had been from multiple gunshot wounds, and during the robbery, fatally lations in 31st District Court.
with six felony offenses in con- under investigation since according to police reports. shot the pair before fleeing the Bond was denied by the court
nection with the death of two Hamtramck police were called to Following a two-week investi- scene. Young was arrested by and Young remains in custody at
people in Hamtramck. Anderson's apartment in the 3500 gation, Young was identified as a Hamtramck police Nov. 9. He the Wayne County Jail.
According to police reports, block of Caniff Street in the city suspect in the shootings which was charged and arraigned on His next court appearance is
Young was charged Nov. 13 in the at about 2:45 p.m. Oct. 28. When took place at approximately 9:03 two counts of homicide, felony set for Nov. 23 before Judge
deaths Khalileo Anderson and officers arrived at the scene, they p.m. Oct. 27. Investigators allege murder, two counts of armed rob- Alexis Krot.

To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 4, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden
October 25, 2021 Pledge of Allegiance
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Tina Talley, Eva Webb
Absent / Excused: Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams
The meeting was called to order 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Pledge of Allegiance LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Roll Call Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk (Remote from Romulus, MI)
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Virginia Williams Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Absent / Excused: Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Robert Pfannes - Chief of Police;
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Maria Farris - Finance Director
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk 1. Agenda
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Steve Hitchcock, City Attorney Motion Carried Unanimously.
1. Agenda 2. Minutes
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as amended. A. Res. #21-276 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
Motion Carried Unanimously regular meeting held on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
2. Minutes B. Res. #21-277 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
A. Res. #21-297 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes special meeting(s) held on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss an attorney's
from the regular meeting held on Monday, October 11, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried opinion. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Unanimously 3. Petitioner - None
3. Petitioner - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Res. #21-298 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the Res. #21-278 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for
recommendation of the Planning commission and approve the Special Land use request for SLU- the family of Kenneth Berlinn. Motion Carried Unanimously.
2021-003; Royal Farms (Wick/Vining) for a gas station and car wash subject to a revised site plan A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report.
being submitted and any other items identified by other departments and agencies. Roll Call Vote: Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams Motion Carried 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem A. Res. #21-279 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Administration
Res. #21-299 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution and introduce Budget Amendment 21/22-8 to recognize grant revenue and expenditures for ARPA
for the family of Robbie Orme. Motion Carried Unanimously grant awarded by Federal Government. CFDA:21.027.
Res. #21-300 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution in FUND/DEPT.
recognition of Mayor LeRoy Burcroff for 24 years of service to the City of Romulus and its citizens. ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Motion Carried Unanimously FUND BUDGET
Res. #21-301 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for BALANCE
the family of Nancy Brewer. Motion Carried Unanimously 285 Special Grant Revenue
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. Revenue
Motion Carried Unanimously 285-000-528.000 Grant Special $- $1,233,676.00 $1,233,676.00
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor Revenue-ARPA
A. Res. #21-302 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Expense
Administration and authorize the sole source purchase of ten Bola Wrap 100.1 Remote Restraint 285-000-980.000-Polic1 Motorola $- $612,000.00 $612,000.00
devices with holsters, attachments, and cartridges for a total cost of $14,000.00 from Vance Outdoors
Inc. under the terms of Sole Source Purchases Exception in Section 39-11(d)c.1 of the City of 285-000-980.000-Polic2 Roof Repairs, 911 $100,000.00 $100,000.00
Romulus Purchasing Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously Alignment
B. Res. #21-303 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
Administration and award Bid ITB 21/22-06 demolition list 20-01 to the lowest most responsive and 285-000-980.000-PDHR19 Supporting Public $501,676.00 $501,676.00
responsible bidder, Blue Ribbon Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $82,720.00. Safety for COVID-19
Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #21-304 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Administration 285-000-980.000-ADMIN1 Admin fees to $20,000.00 $20,000.00
and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to extend the professional services agreement with ROWE comply with Federal laws
Professional Services company until December 31, 2021. Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.
D. FYI - Emergency Repair 38819 Barth Road Sanitary Sewer Lead - Action is not requested B. Res. #21-280 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration and
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk introduce Budget Amendment 21/22-9 to cover increased costs for the Library's capital improvement
A. Res. #21-305 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the project as approved by the Library Board on September 29, 2021.
recommendation of Robert Pfannes, chief of Police, and approve a Traffic Control Order providing FUND/DEPT.
for the addition of stop signs on Joan at Central in the City of Romulus. ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
Motion Carried Unanimously FUND BUDGET
B. Res. #21-306 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the second reading BALANCE
and final adoption of amendments to Chapter 2--Article VII, Cemetery Ordinance, Sections 2-409 271 Library
and 2-410 of the City Code of Ordinances. Motion Carried Unanimously Expense
C. Res. #21-307 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the 271-790-970.000 Capital Outlay $297,540.00 $235,000.00 $532,540.00
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the first reading and introduction of TA-
2021-001 which amends Article 14, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, Section 14.05, Long-Term Fund Balance
Parking Facilities, Car Rental, and leasing facilities and Article 22, BOARD OF ZONING 271-000-390.00 Fund Balance $587,596.000 $(235,000) $352,596.000
APPEALS, Section 2203, Temporary Buildings and Uses of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously Res. #21-281 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the Municipal Library
D. Res. #21-308 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Board and Library Director to award Bid ITB 21/22-05 to the submitted subcontractor John
recommendation of the Planning commission and approve the first reading and introduction of TA- Demattia Construction LLC for the interior renovation of the Romulus Public Library in the amount
2021-002 which amends Section 12.15, Wireless Communication Facilities and services of the of $470,922.00 Motion Carried Unanimously.
Zoning Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
E. Res. #21-309 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the A. Res. #21-282 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading and
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the first reading and introduction of TA- Final Adoption of the City of Romulus Stormwater Control Ordinance which amends Chapter 62
2021-003 which amends Article 13, SITE DESIGN, Section 13.05, Lighting Regulations of the Division 4 of the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances related to the design and conclusion of storm
Zoning Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously water facilities. Motion Carried Unanimously.
F. Res. #21-310 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the first reading and B. Res. #21-283 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Second Reading and
introduction to an amendment to Chapter 58, Traffic & Motor Vehicles, Section 58-66 & 58-67 of Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 21/22-7 in the amount of $16,008.00 to recognize grant
the City of Romulus Code of Ordinances. Motion Carried Unanimously revenue and expenditures for the LSTA grant awarded as approved by the Library Board on
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - None September 20, 2021. Motion Carried Unanimously.
8. Public Comment - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes C. Res. #21-284 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the recommendation
9. Unfinished Business - None from the Department of Public Services Director and approve the demolition of 5873 Wayne and
10. New Business - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes 6031 Wayne. Motion Carried Unanimously.
11. Warrant 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
A. Res. #21-311 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-20 for 8. Public Comment - No comments from the public.
checks presented in the amount of $4,857,137.36 Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Talley, 9. Unfinished Business - None
Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Roscoe, Williams Motion Carried 10. New Business - None
12. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes 11. Communication - Please see Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
13. Adjournment 12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.
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 October 25, I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
2021. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on October 4, 2021.

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