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Inkster students enjoy early Christmas celebration

Students at David Hicks student leadership team chose things that stood out to me. She
Elementary School in Inkster the 430 students at the Helen ” said that a lot of their kids do
received a special holiday visit Street elementary school in Kids giving back to kids is priceless struggle with hunger and there is
last week when more than 3,000 Inkster to receive the gifts this during the holidays and our a big need for food here at the
gifts worth more than $40,000 year. school, lot of necessities. We
were waiting for them after their Gee, known to many students kids deserve this more than anybody. knew this was the right school to
lunch break. as Mama Gee, was thrilled with choose for us.”
School Principal Amy Gee the gifts, chosen for each individ- Gee expressed her gratitude
said she was moved to tears by ual child from lists they prepared our kids deserve this more than the gift drive. Student Council to the Walled Lake Northern stu-
the generosity of students from during classes. Each of the stu- anybody,” Gee said. The school is President Bella Rushwin said dents and staff and said the expe-
Walled Lake Northern High dents received six gifts, three part of the Wayne-Westland her conversation with Gee was rience was one she would never
School. The gifts to the Inkster items of necessity and three gifts Community Schools district. the deciding factor in choosing forget and she was sure none of
students were part of the annual that were strictly for fun. Walled Lake Northern student the Helen Street school. the students would ever forget
gift drive of students, families “Kids giving back to kids is leadership team annually selects “Basically when I talked to the generosity and joy of the
and staff members. The school priceless during the holidays and a school to receive gifts as part of Mrs. Gee there was a few big early Christmas event.
Alert system is changed

The Crimemapping.com service used these steps:
by several Sumpter Township residents Under the WHAT tab, choose the types
to receive public safety alerts will cease of crimes you want to see (police recom-
Dec. 31, township police officials said. mend choosing all in the drop-down);
Sumpter Township Police are now Under the WHEN tab, choose the time-
using the new Public Crime Search appli- frame; then under the WHERE tab,
cation as part of the township consortium choose “SUMPTER TWP” in the “filter
membership in the Oakland County by city” drop-down. Users should then
CLEMIS (Court and Law Enforcement enter “apply” to receive the results of the
Management Information System). search.
Public Crime Search is a free web- Residents can also sign up for email
based program that allows residents to alerts any time a crime is reported within
map out reported and verified criminal a 1-mile square radius surrounding a
activity, select specific crime types and chosen location. Those alerts can be
date ranges, and generate reports for spe- requested for multiple locations, police
Checking it twice cific areas. Users can choose 16+ differ- said. site can be accessed
The
ent types of crimes, officials noted.
Sumpter Township Police Officers Nicholas Johnson and Nelson Hammons To search and view reportable crimes at:https://experience.arcgis.com/.../a94546
weren't taking any risks during the annual Township Children's Party at the specifically for Sumpter Township, take 8523494efe97f8ab2...
Sumpter Community Center earlier this month. Despite the red suit and beard,
the officers thoroughly checked the identification of the man claiming to be
Santa, just to ensure the children got to visit with the authentic Father Christmas.
The event was attended by a record crowd this year, organizers said, and chil-
dren received gifts and Christmas treat bags provided by the Sumpter Parks
and Recreation Commission.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 27, 2023 December 4, 2023
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb, Virginia Williams Williams
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
Robert McCraight, Mayor Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer Robert McCraight, Mayor
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Attorney; Jerome Frayer - DDA Director; Colleen Dumas - Recreation Director Administrative Staff in Attendance:
1. Agenda D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Attorney; Jerome Frayer - DDA Director; Jeffrey Kemp - Director of Building & Planning; Roberto
Motion Carried Unanimously. Scappaticci - DPW Director; Donald Straub - Assistant DPW Director; Roger Kadau - Cable Director
2. Minutes 1. Agenda
A. Res. #23-298 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented.
from the Regular Meeting held on November 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. There were no special meeting(s) held on Monday, November 13, 2023. 2. Minutes
3. Petitioner - None A. Res. #23-305 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously. B. There were no special meeting(s) held on Monday, November 27, 2023.
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor 3. Petitioner - None
Mayor McCraight provided updates on road construction projects in the city. 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Res. #23-299 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the Res. #23-306 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a memorial
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Agreement for Consulting resolution for the family of Willie Hester. Motion Carried Unanimously
Services with Carlisle Wortman Association, Inc., to assist with supporting planning, zoning, and Res. #23-307 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adopt a resolution
building. Motion Carried Unanimously. recognizing the retirement of Derran Shelby. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-300 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Administration and consent to piggyback on GSA contract GL-07F-173CA for the purchase of a Motion Carried Unanimously
security door access system and cameras for video conferencing setup from Actron Security Alarm 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
Systems, Inc. in the amount of $95,364.49. Motion Carried Unanimously. A. Councilperson Abdo stepped out of the council chambers at 7:47 p.m.
C. Res. #23-301 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Res. #23-308 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and introduce budget amendment 23/24-9 for additional funding needed for two (2) Administration and approve the reappointment of Keith Johnston to the Downtown Development
part-time staff members for the Recreation Department through FY24. Authority with a term to expire on July 31, 2027.
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Motion Carried
ACCOUNT NO. BUDGET BUDGET Councilperson Abdo was not present in the council chambers during the roll call vote.
101 Recreation Res. #23-309 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Fund Balance Administration and approve the reappointment of Craig Greca to the Downtown Development
101-000-390.000 Fund Balance $10,030,739.00 $22,606.00 $10,008,133.00 Authority with a term to expire on August 26, 2027.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Motion Carried
Expense Councilperson Abdo was not present in the council chambers during the roll call vote.
101-751-703.000 Part-Time wages $- $22,606.00 $22,606.00 Res. #23-310 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
Motion Carried Unanimously. Administration and approve the reappointment of Arianna LeSure to the Downtown Development
D. Res. #23-302 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Authority with a term to expire on August 26, 2027.
Administration and introduce budget amendment 23/24-10 for additional funding needed for one (1) Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Motion Carried
part-time IT staff member through FY24. Councilperson Abdo was not present in the council chambers during the roll call vote.
B. Res. #23-311 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the contract with GEM Industrial,
ACCOUNT NO. BUDGET BUDGET Inc. for 463 hour soft preventative maintenance for filters and belts for all City facilities (excluding
664 Tech. Serv. the RAC under separate contract), 96 hours of troubleshooting software, hardware needs as required,
Fund Balance and $2,500.00 material allowance to address nuisance repairs to eliminate call back charges at a total
664-000-395.000 Retained Earnings $340,116.00 $19,200.00 $320,916.00 price of $96,100.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. Res. #23-312 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Expense Administration and consent to piggyback on the Rochester Hills cooperative contract
664-000-703.000 Part-Time wages $- $19,200.00 $19,200.00 RFP-RH-20-023 for the purchase of one (1) 2023 M2 106 Plus Conventional Freightliner Chassis
Motion Carried Unanimously. from Wolverine Freightliner with extended warranty for a total cost of $109,457.00.
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Res. #23-303 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Study Session Res. #23-313 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Request for Monday, December 4, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment Report. Administration and consent to MiDeal Contract #07B7700086 for the purchase of the Crysteel 14'
Motion Carried Unanimously. Select Dump Body and upfitting the chassis from Truck & Trailer Specialties, Inc. for a total cost of
7. Boards & Commissions Report $59,785.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Local Officers Compensation Commission Report/Determination 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
No action is necessary unless the determination by the commission is rejected by 2/3 vote of the A. Res. #23-314 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading and
Council-elect (MCL 117.5c(c)) Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-9 in the amount of $22,606.00 for additional funding
No action was taken by the Council. needed for two (2) part-time staff members for the Recreation Department through FY24.
8. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer Motion Carried Unanimously.
Treasurer Paige reminded residents that winter tax bills will be delivered to the residents' mailboxes B. Res. #23-315 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Second Reading
by December 1st and are due on February 14th. She encouraged residents to contact her office with and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-10 in the amount of $19,200.00 for additional
any questions. funding needed for one (1) part-time IT staff member through FY 24.
9. Public Comment Motion Carried Unanimously.
A resident addressed the City Council regarding the truck traffic on Wick Road. C. Res. #23-316 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
A resident addressed the City Council regarding the Ashley Capital Development between Wick recommendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and reappoint Reverend Edward Thomas Jr.
Road and Ecorse Road. to the Romulus Board of Review with a term commencing on January 1, 2024, and expiring on
10. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes December 31, 2025. Motion Carried Unanimously.
11. New Business - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
12. Warrant 8. Public Comment - None
A. Res. #23-304 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 23-22 for 9. Unfinished Business - None
checks presented in the amount of $931,620.96. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10. New Business - None
13. Communication - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes 11. Communication - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
14. Adjournment 12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 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 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan, hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 27, 2023. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December 4, 2023.

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