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Robbery suspects captured within hours of thefts

An observant witness led to robbery at 1:13 a.m. of the pizze- ” 25, of Ypsilanti who is facing one
the arrest of two suspects in two ria. In that incident, the suspect count of armed robbery in the
armed robberies in Van Buren showed a gun, according to police According to police reports, a man and woman Hungry Howie's robbery and one
Township last week. reports and was wearing a hoodie were arrested within two hours of armed robberies count of armed robbery in the
According to police reports, a and a Halloween mask. The Walmart robbery.
man and woman were arrested description matched that of the at Hungry Howie's and Walmart. The pair could face up to life
within two hours of armed rob- suspect in the Walmart robbery. in prison if convicted of the
beries at Hungry Howie's and When police officers arrived charges.
Walmart after a witness to the at Walmart in response to the rob- entered the room and arrested according to police reports. Both suspects were arraigned
Walmart robbery of a cashier fol- bery report, the witness provided the male occupant as a suspect in Michael Lynn Laster, 24, of by video by 34th District Court
lowed the perpetrator out of the the license plate number and the the two armed robberies. Police Van Buren Township, has been Nov. 5. Judge Brian A. Oakley
store into the parking lot and pro- car was shortly located at the Red obtained a warrant and searched charged with one count of armed released each of them on $25,000
vided the license plate number of Roof Inn in the township. the motel room where they robbery and one count of felony personal bonds and GPS tethers.
the vehicle in which he left the Officers observed a female retrieved cash suspected to be firearm in the Hungry Howie's Laster was ordered to live out-
scene to police. leave the room identified as reg- from the robberies and a hand- incident and one count of armed side Van Buren Township.
The Walmart robbery istered to the owner of the sus- gun suspected to have been used robbery and felony firearm in the Preliminary court hearings on
occurred at about 4.24 a.m. Nov. 2 pect vehicle and immediately in the incidents. The gun had pre- Walmart robbery. Also facing the charges were scheduled for
police said following an armed arrested her. Officers then viously been reported stolen, charges is Tamara Tashia Elam, the pair yesterday.
Westland re-appoints Spisak to 3-year

term on city planning commission

Andrew Spisak has been reap- ” developments. Meetings are
pointed to the Westland Planning Spisak proudly served and protected scheduled for the first Tuesday of
Commission for a three-year term, the Month at 7 p.m., at Westland
expiring Nov. 5, 2022. our community for several years. City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.
Spisak' reappointment was “It is my honor to reappoint
confirmed by members of the of public service. He also served must reside, work or have owner- longtime public servant, Andrew
Westland City Council at the regu- as deputy mayor under Mayor ship interest in property in Spisak, to the planning commis-
lar meeting of the council Nov. 5 Thomas Taylor. Westland. The planning commis- sion,” commented Mayor William
Spisak has lived in Westland The Planning Commission is sion reviews and recommends to R. Wild. “Spisak proudly served
since 1967 and has served on the governed by a nine-member board the city council all applications and protected our community for
Planning Commission since appointed by the mayor and sub- for amendments to the zoning several years, and now he contin-
January of 2000. Spisak retired ject to confirmation of city council ordinance or zoning map, applica- ues to be a valuable asset, provid-
from the Westland Police members. Commissioners serve tions for special land uses, site ing a unique perspective to the
Department in 1986 after 20 years three-year terms and all members plan approvals and planned unit city as a planning commissioner. Andrew Spisak
St. Mary Church to host annual holiday Cookie Walk and Bazaar

St. Mary Café in Wayne will host the The Plant Lady-succulents; Robert's take place at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Ticket hold- The café is located at 34530 W Michigan
annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Bazaar Popcorn/Nuts, and more, ers need not be present to win. Ave, Wayne.
from noon until 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Lunch and snacks will be available to
Featured again this year will be home- purchase from St. Mary Bistro and Santa MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
made cookies; candy; cakes; nut breads; will be on hand to visit with children. November 4, 2019
scones by Mike; wood crafts; jewelry; hand In addition, there will be an all cash raf- Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
painted wine bottles with lights; home- fle with a top prize of $1,000; a second
made soaps and lotions; paintings; recipe prize of $750; a third prize of $500 and a 4th The Regular Council Meeting was called to Order at 7:30 o’clock p.m.
jars; cake pops; protein powder mixes; prize of $250. Raffle tickets will be on sale Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Wayne-Westland Junior Miss poinsettias; for $1 after all masses. The drawing will Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Virginia Williams.
Absent / Excused: None.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Administrative Officials in Attendance: Mayor Leroy Burcroff, Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Stacey
October 28, 2019 Paige, Treasurer.
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Attorney Stephen Hitchcock; Chief of Staff, Julie Wojtylko; Robin R.
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Underwood, Deputy City Clerk.
1. Agenda
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden. Motion by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the Amended Agenda as presented, removing
Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item 5B from the Mayor’s Report.
Roll Call Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Motion Carried Unanimously.
Virginia Williams 2. Minutes
Absent / Excused: None. A. Res. #19-326 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Leroy Burcroff, Mayor, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, Stacey Paige, the Regular Meeting held on October 28, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Treasurer B. Res. #19-327 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the spe-
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Stephen Hitchcock, Attorney, Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff, cial meeting(s) held on October 28, 2019. - 6:15 p.m. Study Session, Risk Management Presentation;
Robin R. Underwood, Deputy City Clerk, Patty Braden, Romulus Public Library Director, Roberto 7:00 p.m. Closed Session, Attorney Opinion. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Scappaticci, Director of Public Services 3. Petitioner - None.
1. Agenda 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Motion by Tina Talley, Seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion Carried Res. #19-328 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve a Memorial
Res #19-313 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Agenda as the software, Resolution for Dathol Marie Simko.
“CivicClerk” as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried
2. Minutes Unanimously.
Res #19-314 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from the 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Regular Meeting held on 10.14.19. Motion Carried Unanimously. Jazmine Danci orally presented to City Officials with community updates: Monday - Veteran’s Day
Res #19-315 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from the Regular Program on November 11th at the VFW Post 9568; Wednesday - Romulus Library will host, WWII “In
Meeting held on October 14, 2019. – 6:45 p.m. Closed Session to discuss Attorney Opinion; 7:00 p.m. – their Own Words”; Thursday - Romulus Library’s Family Movie Night
Establish Industrial Development District. A Big Thanks and Congratulations to all who participated in the Downtown Scarecrow contest. A great
Motion Carried Unanimously. turnout was recognized as well as participation from the community. Prizes, handshakes, photos, and con-
3. Petitioner – None. gratulatory smiles from the following winners:
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem 1st place winner is Romulus Family Dentist; 2nd place winners (tie vote) 5 Points Church and Romulus
Res #19-316 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve a Memorial Resolution for Head Start; 3rd place winner is Barth Elementary.
Congressman John Conyers. Motion Carried Unanimously. A. Res. #19-329 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with administration
Res #19-317 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe for a Memorial Resolution for and award Bid ITB 19/20-03 Water System Small Parts to the most responsive and responsible bidder,
Linda Norman. Ferguson Water Works, for two year fixed pricing for water system parts for the Water Division of the
Motion Carried Unanimously. City of Romulus, Department of Public Works. Motion Carried Unanimously.
State of the Library Address - Patty Braden, Librarian B. Item 5B removed from the Agenda.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried C. Res. #19-330 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with administration and
Unanimously. authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the attached agreement with Statewide Security Transport,
5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor Inc. for the transportation of Romulus Police Department misdemeanor prisoners. Terms of this agree-
For the Record: Director of Public Services, Roberto Scappaticci, addressed the City Council and Public ment to expire on September 30, 2021. Motion Carried Unanimously.
regarding Tuesday’s, October 29, 2019, Informational Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers from 4:00 D. Res. #19-331 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration to
p.m.-6:00 p.m. to address the Wick/Vining Road Project and GLWA plan during the beginning phase from extend the city’s current Service Agreement with Civic Plus Inc. for the useful life of the software or
January 2020-December 2020 until the final phase January 2021-August 2021. until the agreement can no longer be budgeted. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Res #19-318 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Sub-Recipient E. Res. #19-332 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with administration
Agreement with Wayne County, for 2019-2020 CDBG Projects. Motion Carried Unanimously. and approve the reappointments of Matthew Raftary, Michael Hoffman, Emery Long, Don Morris,
Res #19-319 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Request for No Fee Dean Trudeau, Larry Williams, Randy Moffat, and Jeffrey Mansfield to the Tax Increment Finance
Permit Authority TIFA Board with terms to expire on November 30, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously. F. Res. #19-333 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administra-
Res #19-320 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Disposal of Obsolete, tion and approve the appointment of Jennifer Johnson to the Municipal Library Board, as the Huron
Worn, or Surplus Property Policy. Motion Carried Unanimously. Township Representative with a term to expire on April 11, 2022.
Res #19-321 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Waste Management Lease Motion Carried Unanimously.
Agreement. 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Motion Carried. City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg announced that the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting will be held
Res #19-322 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Introduction of Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:30 o’clock p.m., due to the National Holiday/Veteran’s Day observation
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Budget Amendment 19/20-08. Motion Carried Unanimously. on Monday the 11 .
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Clerk Craig-Bragg reminded Council and Community about the November 5, 2019, Special Election for
Res #19-323 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading, Romulus residents in the Woodhaven/Brownstown School District who vote in Precinct #4 at Halecreek
Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 19/20-07 Introduced at the October 14, 2019 Council meeting. Elementary School.
Motion Carried Unanimously. A. Res. #19-334 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading,
Res #19-324 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the Study Session request from Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 19/20-08. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Kathy Hood, Assistant DPW Director for November 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm to discuss a draft ordinance for B. Res. #19-335 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading,
Illicit Discharges. Motion Carried Unanimously. Final Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 50 Special Assessments, Section 50-1 and Section 50-13 of
7. Treasurer’s Report – None. the Code of Ordinances for the City of Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously.
8. Public Comment - one resident requested to be heard. 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer - None.
9. Unfinished Business – None. 8. Public Comment -
10. New Business - None. A Romulus resident commented on this year’s annual “Julie’s Tea,” Goodfellows “No Child without a
11. Warrant Christmas” fundraiser event and congratulated Julie Allison for her hard work and dedication for the past
Res #19-325 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Approval of Warrant #19-20, 12 years.
Checks presented in the amount of $2,135,646.69. Motion Carried Unanimously. Principal, David Thompson, thanked everyone for their continued cooperation and support of Barth
12. Communication Elementary.
Councilmembers: Abdo, Talley, Webb, Williams, and Mayor Pro Tem Barden spoke during 9. Unfinished Business- None.
Communication. 10. New Business - None.
13. Adjournment 11. Communication - Councilwomen Talley, Williams and Mayor Burcroff spoke during Communications.
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to the Adjourn the Meeting at 8:46 p.m. 12. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at
Motion Carried Unanimously. 8:03 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
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 October 28, 2019. copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 4, 2019.

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