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City holiday tree lighting goes virtual in 2020

The official Christmas tree in by Superintendent of Romulus received the key to the city and
the City of Romulus has been Community Schools Dr. Benjamin ” was on schedule for deliveries in
turned on by Santa himself. Edmondson and Gretchen Voting for the best decorated Romulus.
While the tree lighting and Notaro, principal at Romulus The city is also celebrating the
Santa welcome to the city was Elementary School. Two special homes in the city will be accepted holidays with Facebook holiday
much different this year in light of helpers, Ezabella and Gavin, were on Facebook until Jan. 3. decorating contest. Voting for the
the health restrictions posed by also on hand for the seasonal best decorated homes in the city
the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa event welcoming the holidays to will be accepted on Facebook
still managed to arrive and the community. members of the city council and tion of the event that usually until Jan. 3. The winners will be
receive the key to the city from Burcroff urged residents to noted that the pandemic had draws a large live audience from determined by Facebook votes. To
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff. He was enjoy the tree lighting virtually changed the traditional presenta- the community. He assured chil- enter, send a photo of the home to
joined in the pre-recorded event during a recent meeting of the tion, forcing the video presenta- dren that Santa had officially tcofield@romulusgov.com.
Sumpter officials cancel all meetings until January

Members of the Sumpter Township has urged as little public contact as possi- LaPorte agreed that the board members that the board members could meet virtu-
Board of Trustees will not meet until the ble as the infection rate of the virus con- should determine which employees will ally.
first week of January. tinues to spiral. Currently, several area remain working in township hall and Trustee Matt Oddy said the state has
All meetings have been cancelled and hospitals are nearing capacity and ICU which will work from home. The board ruled that all municipal meetings must be
township hall is closed to the public. units are becoming scarce, according to will also determine the schedules of the virtual. He added that establishing the
Some township employees are available Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, Chief Medical employees who will be paid at their full- Zoom procedure should be referred to the
to meet with residents by appointment Executive and Chief Deputy Director for time rates. township technology employee.
while others are working from home. The Health for the Michigan Department of Treasurer Ken Bednark suggested The board members also approved all
Senior Center is closed for activities, Health and Human Services (MDHHS). keeping township hall open with personal warrants for payment until Dec. 31. Rush
although food distribution continues at Sumpter officials, however, took the service by appointment or at curbside as suggested the warrants be mailed to offi-
the site. action at the Nov. 17 meeting prior to the winter tax season is already under way cials as they are received for approval.
The closures are in response to the latest extension of orders from the health and bills have been received. Bednark Notification of the cancellation was
COVID-19 pandemic and the orders of the department. During discussion of the clo- also suggested the township technology posted on the township website and on
Michigan Department of Health which sures, Trustees Tim Rush and Don department establish a Zoom account so the front door at township hall.
Inkster man arrested in Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 9, 2020

fatal shooting at Moe's VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY

Led by Councilman Wadsworth
Police have arrested a suspect in the Mallory has also been charged with pos- Pledge of Allegiance
Nov. 13 fatal shooting at Moe's Fish and session of a firearm by a felon, carrying a Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Chicken in Inkster. concealed weapon and two counts of Virginia Williams
Police said that Marvin Maurice felony firearm, according to the office of Absent / Excused:
Mallory, 28, of Inkster, has been charged Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Administrative Officials in Attendance:
with first-degree murder in the death of Mallory was arraigned on the charges LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Inkster resident Tyron Larkins, also 28, in 22nd District Court on Dec. 5. He was Administrative Staff in Attendance:
who was shot while inside the Middlebelt not allowed bail and remains lodged in D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney;
Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Stephen Dudek - Technology Director
Road restaurant. the Wayne County Jail. 1. Agenda
According to police, Mallory entered The Michigan State Police and Inkster A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the agenda as amended
the restaurant and shot Larkins in the Police Department worked with members Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
face at close range while he was speaking of the Homicide Task Force to identify Motion Carried Unanimously
to a woman in the establishment. and charge Mallory, according to a news 2. Minutes
In addition to first-degree murder, release. A. Res. #20-295 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from the
regular meeting held on November 5, 2020
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner
No petitions/petitioners at this time
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva
Webb, Virginia Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. City Attorney Stephen Hitchcock spoke briefly on the discussions had during the earlier special
meeting - closed session(s)
Res. #20-296 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration and
consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #07B7700181 for the purchase of one (1) 2021 Ford
Explorer with options and the upfitting of lights and sirens for a total costs of $31,539.00 from Gorno Ford.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Nays - None
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #20-297 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed and adopt the resolution and guidelines for the City of Romulus Road System Asset Management
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 for the following: Plan and Analysis.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - None
SUMMIT LOCKER REPLACEMENT
Motion Carried Unanimously
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- C. Res. #20-298 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a authorize Mayor and Clerk to enter into the amended cell tower lease agreement for tower located at parcel
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- # 80-142-99-004-700
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Nays - Abdo
Abstain - Williams
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Motion Carried
Res. #20-299 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration and
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authorize Mayor and Clerk to enter into the amended cell tower lease agreement for tower located at parcel
# 80-079-99-0017-002
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Nays - Abdo
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Abstain - Williams
Motion Carried
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 for the following:
A. Res. #20-300 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to amend the minutes from September8
FELLOWS CREEK GOLF CLUB EXTERIOR SIDING REPAIR/REPLACEMENT & September 28 Closed Session - Special Meetings
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- Nays - None
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a Motion Carried Unanimously
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- The clerk took a moment to give a special thanks to Stephen Dudek, Technology Director, for his tireless
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on efforts on Election Day, making sure that results were transmitted to the Wayne County.
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Treasurer Paige informed residents that her department is currently preparing the winter tax bills. Residents
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
should expect those bills to be mailed on 12/1/2020.
Publish 12/17/2020 CN2146 - 121720 2.5 x 2.069 8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to speak
willbe heard.
No comments from the public
9. Unfinished Business
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON No unfinished business to discuss
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
10. New Business
No new business to discuss
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 for the following: 11. Warrant
A. Res. #20-301 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #:20-21 Checks pre-
SUMMIT DOOR REPLACEMENT sented in the amount of $1,032,947.07
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- Nays - Williams
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a Motion Carried
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- B. Res. #20-302 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 20-21E Checks pre-
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. sented in the amount of $34, 428.00
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
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Councilwoman Talley thanked Attorney Hitchcock for his summary of the closed session discussion. She
spoke on her absence at the property disposition meeting on 7/23/18. Councilwoman Roscoe reminded resi-
dents that there will be no Planning Commission meeting on Monday 11/16/20. She also thanked all veter-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ans serving the community or have served the community in some capacity. She gave drop-off locations
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(Veteran's Post and Walter's Bar & Grill) for the Toys for Tots drive. Toys are being collected by veterans
in the community until 12/10/20. Councilwoman Williams reminded residents that Forgotten Harvest will
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 for the following: be at the High School from 12pm - 3pm.
13. Adjournment
SUMMIT INDOOR TRACK SURFACE REPLACEMENT Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to adjourn the meeting at 8:02pm
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- Nays - None
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a Motion Carried Unanimously
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 9, 2020.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish 12/17/2020 CN2148 - 121720 2.5 x 2.069 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan RM0543 - 121720 2.5 x 14.414