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Board of education accepting applications

Patty Mullen has resigned tion will become effective Dec. Mullen emailed her formal true honor to have been elected Center, 454 S. Harvey, Plymouth,
her seat on the Plymouth 10 and the remaining members resignation to board President by the citizens of our district 48170 or email the requested
Canton Community Schools of the board will have 30 days to Kate Borninski and then read and I'm proud to have served as information to eliza-
Board of Education. fill her term with an appointed her statement at the meeting. a trustee.” bethadams@pccsk12.com.
Mullen announced her resig- member. “At this time, I am not able to Anyone interested in apply- Applications will only be accept-
nation at the Nov. 20 meeting of The appointed board trustee dedicate the time and energy ing for the appointment can sub- ed until 4 p.m. Dec. 10.
the board citing time constraints will serve from Jan. 1, 2019 the position requires and that mit a letter of interest including For more information, con-
as her reason for leaving her through Dec. 31, 2020, complet- the citizens and students their qualifications and a tact Elizabeth Adams (734) 416-
unexpired term. Her resigna- ing Mullen's term. deserve,” she said. “It was a resume to the E.J. McClendon 3048.
Quick response time controls fire damage

Fast response from the limited damage. Make sure a smoke alarm is
Northville Township Fire The fire began around a installed in every sleeping
Department is credited for lim- wood-burning stove used to room, in the hallway outside the
iting the damage at a garage fire heat the garage, Mutchler said, sleeping room and on every
Nov. 24. and garage fires can move very floor,” Mutchler added in a pre-
According to official reports quickly due to the open con- pared statement.
of the incident, Northville struction and the type and He also suggested that home-
Township fire fighters were dis- amount of contents. owners have a carbon monox-
patched to a home located in an “The quick response of the ide (CO) alarm installed on
area of the township where fire department helped to save every level of their home, espe-
there are no fire hydrants in a classic car and the majority of cially outside of any sleeping
response to a reported garage the contents stored inside the rooms.
fire. Tanker trucks were garage,” he added. “With the winter weather
requested from neighboring fire “This incident is a great upon us, there is an increase in
departments to control the fire, reminder to have your chimney the use of your furnace, water
noted Director of Public Safety cleaned and inspected before it heater, and fireplace all leading
Todd L. Mutchler. He added is used and also periodically causes of CO incidents,” he said.
that the homeowner's fast recog- throughout the year. Creosote Mutchler also thanked the
nition of the fire and immediate buildup is the leading cause of Northville City and the Salem
call to 911 were also factors in chimney fires. Also, remember Township fire departments for
extinguishing the blaze with to check your smoke alarms. their assistance in the incident. Fire left serious damage to a Northville Township garage last week.
Worthy ” Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. She noted a yield good information, but have also dra-
Worthy noted police body cameras can
home break-in or other offense is taken

homicide is.
Some one-third of jurisdictions in the
FROM PAGE 1 I really have to applaud seriously by her office and staff, much as a matically increased her staff workload.
the Canton Police
“We have gotten a modicum of justice county have them, with more to come, she
past rancor between Wayne County offi- Department on this. for people who have been wronged,” she noted.
cials such as Robert Ficano and said, Basically, said, using the word closure. I have such “We care about having a safe place to
“Kim has done a very good job to turn that hardworking prosecutors in the office. live, work, play and worship,” said Worthy,
around.” it's organized retail fraud. That's very gratifying for me.” who met afterward with many residents.
Worthy also addressed the steep auto She urged audience members con- She thanked the public officials who
insurance rates in Michigan and the Wayne County Prosecutor cerned about animal cruelty to write their attended, including law enforcement.
impact of legalized recreational marijua- Kym Worthy legislators, noting bills in Lansing and lim- Said Northville Township Supervisor
na. “We're still assessing all this right now,” its on what prosecutors can do. Worthy Robert Nix II, “We're really excited we're
she said of that Nov. 6 vote, noting her drugs. cited studies that such cruelty leads to vio- able to do this. This is a special event for
office hasn't prosecuted marijuana posses- Two CVS stores in Detroit closed due to lence against humans. us.”
sion for a long time, and likely will dismiss the problem. “We don't want that to hap-
Michigan State Police and Wayne County pen,” said Worthy, who's seeking unit
Sheriff tickets for that offense. funds from chambers of commerce and
She was asked about the opioid crisis, stores.
and said her office Business Protection “We want to get them out of that busi-
Unit and police discovered that big box ness,” she added of those offenders, noting
stores were being victimized by drug diversion programs and courts that deal
addicts paid to take stolen merchandise to with mental health, veterans and other
pawn shops to pay for opioids. issues.
“I really have to applaud the Canton “I don't care if you are the mayor of the
Police Department on this. Basically, it's city,” Worthy said to a ripple of laughter
organized retail fraud,” Worthy said, not- Nov. 29, reminding listeners of her high-
ing often the offenders have been paid in profile prosecution of former Detroit

MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 13, 2018
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-393 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on November 5, 2018. Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report
Mayor Pro Tem John Barden read a resolution to recognize the 50 th wedding anniversary of Minnie and Terry
Edwards.
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
18-394 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and award ITB 18/19-
11 to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Wear Parts and Equipment Company, Inc., for a guaranteed
fixed pricing for underbody scraper blades for the City of Romulus DPW Dept. in the amount of $26,845.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-395 5B. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 18/19-
14 to Jam Best One Fleet Service for a two-year period ending November 12, 2020 for fixed pricing for tires for
the City of Romulus DPW Department. Motion Carried Unanimously.
18-396 5C. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
18/19-15 Official Publications Newspaper for the publication of all City notices to Associated Newspapers for
the calendar year 2019 at the printing rates submitted in the bid document. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, thanked all the workers and volunteers who helped with the November 6 th
Election.
18-397 6A1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to concur with the Property Disposition Committee that the
City of Romulus does not wish to acquire any of the properties included on the Wayne County Treasurer’s Unsold
Tax Foreclosed Properties for Year 2018 dated November 2, 2018 due to the fact that none of the properties are
adjacent to existing city-owned property. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, gave an overview of the City Quarterly Financial Investment Report. Tax bills will
be received by December 1, 2018.
7. Public Comment
A resident spoke about the towing of her car.
A citizen asked if there is a projected date for a new fire station to open in Romulus and if there will be any job
cuts. A resident spoke about the National Day of Kindness.
8. Unfinished Business
Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder that Helping Hands is in need of turkeys. Mayor Burcroff read a memo
from the police department regarding a resident’s eviction. The mayor also informed that he will pass along the
information when it is available in regards to the opening of a fire station.
18-397 8A. Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Karl” Eric”
Butler. Motion Carried Unanimously.
9. New Business
Councilwoman Abdo announced that the National Honors Society is holding a “Chad Tough” bowling fundrais-
er.
10. Communication
Councilwoman Abdo spoke about donations for veterans.
18- 398 11A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 18-21 in the amount of $1,847,265.87. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
18-399 11B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to pay Warrant 18-21E in the amount of $15,105.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
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 November 13, 2018.
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