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Citizen of the Year nominations being accepted

Northville residents have only from the Northville Chamber of receives a place of honor in the nity. The nominee must work or candidate might qualify for
until Jan. 1 to nominate candi- Commerce, sponsor of the event. Independence Day Parade, the live in the Northville community Citizen of the Year status.
dates for the annual John Genitti Each year since 1976, a citizen Victorian Heritage Festival and demonstrate a concern for Nomination forms are avail-
Citizen of the Year award. has been recognized with the Parade and the Holiday Lighted the community, environment and able at
Each year, the Northville com- Citizen of the Year award. In Parade. family. https://www.northville.org/citizen-
munity celebrates the dedication 2014, the award was designated To be considered for the Candidates should be a role of-the-year.
and commitment of community the “John Genitti Citizen of the award, the nominee must be model from youth and citizens, The winner of the 2024 John
members who give their time, Year Award,” in honor of local involved in actively supporting according to the nominating peti- Genitti Citizen of the Year will be
energy, and talent to make resident and businessman John (through time, talent or financial tion criteria. announced on Feb. 8 at the
Northville a special place to live, Genitti. support) an organization that The nomination must include Northville Community Awards
work, and play, said a spokesman The Citizen of the Year improves the Northville commu- a brief outline of the reasons the Dinner.
Northville offering discounted dog licenses until Dec. 31

Northville Township residents available until Dec. 31. After that vaccination certificate signed by the signed rabies certificate, for mail-in applications to facili-
looking for that special holiday date, the license renewal fee will an accredited veterinarian. along with a check to cover the tate the mailing of the tag back to
gift for the family pet might con- be $7, while only new licenses will Payment for license fees must be license fee and return postage to: owners. For more information,
sider the purchase of the be at the $5 rate. Licenses can be in cash or check, officials said. Charter Township of Northville, please visit https://ntwp.org/dogli-
required 2024 dog license cur- purchased in person at township To purchase a license by mail, Animal License, 44405 Six Mile cense.
rently discounted to $5. hall, 44405 Six Mile Road and pet owners must complete an Road, Northville, MI 48168 #ntwp #northville #dogli-
The discounted rate will be require proof of a current rabies application and include a copy of There is an additional $2 fee cense #dogpark

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 6, 2023
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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, Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Jerome Frayer - DDA Director; Roger Kadau - Cable Director; Colleen
Meet the champs Dumas - Recreation Director
1. Agenda
Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Agenda as presented.
A.
The Wayne Memorial 2023 varsity boys bowling team won the state champi- Motion Carried Unanimously
onship last May and received their championship rings and school banner last 2. Minutes
week. The team members Jeremiah Hodge, Elliot Hill, Davin Raisanen, Mark- A. Res. #23-279 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Vincent Wells, Santray Trottier, Kyle Webster, and Donovan Uselman celebrated Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams Abstained - Abdo
with Coach Christine Day. “I cannot say enough good things about these young Motion Carried Unanimously
men,” Day said immediately after the championship games. It was the best end- B. There was no special meeting(s) held on Monday, October 23, 2023.
ing to a fantastic season,” she added. 3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
To advertise in The Eagle call 734-467-1900. Mayor McCraight gave an update on the Injection Well, Motown Development, Wayne/Ecorse con
struction, Eureka Road construction, and Pennsylvania road completion.
A. Res. #23-280 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Administration and to reappoint Maria Lambert, Julie Wojtylko, Cynthia Keleman, Ellen Craig-
Bragg, Lynn Conway, Anne Lammers, and David Paszkowski to the Romulus Arts Council with all
terms to expire on November 11, 2025. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-281 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
Administration and authorize a no-fee permit for all 2023 Tree Lighting/Holiday Train even on
November 24, 2023 as well as the closure of Hunt Street between Goddard Road and Bibbins Street
beginning at 5:00 p.m. and re-opening November 25, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. and the closure of Goddard
Road from Shook Road to Moore Street beginning at 5:00 p.m. and re-opening Saturday, November
25, 2023 at 1:00 a.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #23-282 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Professional Services Agreement
with Gilbane Construction for pre-construction services to begin the process of evaluation and
feasibility of options for renovations or construction of the Romulus Police Department's facilities.
Motion Carried Unanimously
D. Res. #23-283 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and consent to piggyback on the MiDeal Contract #07B77001117 with Dominion
Voting Systems, Inc. to purchase two (2) ICP2 Tabulators for early voting in the amount of
$13,413.64. Motion Carried Unanimously
E. Res. #23-284 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the Administration
and introduce budget amendment 23/24-8 to recognize donations for the Tree Lighting and Holiday
Train Event and corresponding expenditures.

FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. BUDGET BUDGET
101-751 REC
Revenue
101-751-675.000 Donations $- $10,00000 $10,00000
Expense
101-751-953.017 Rec. Prgm - Tree Lighting $500.00 $10,00000 $10,500.00
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #23-285 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Second
Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-3 in the amount of $3,500.00 to recognize
the 2023 Animal Welfare Grant revenue and expenditure. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-286 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second
Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 23/24-7 in the amount of $53,710.00 to
recognize MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program revenue and expenditure.
Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #23-287 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Virginia Williams to deem it advisable to
consider the vacation of the entire north-south alley, west of Loraine Ave and south of Hildebrandt
Road to terminus, and schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. to
hear public input on said alley vacation in accordance with Chapter 14, Section 14.2 of the Romulus
City Charter. Motion Carried Unanimously
D. Res. #23-288 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
recommendations of the City Attorney, Stephen Hitchcock, and the prosecuting attorney, David
Greco and approve the first reading and introduction to amendments to Chapter 36, Section 36-360
Brandishing Firearm in Public; Applicability; Violation as a Misdemeanor; Penalty of the Romulus
Code of Ordinances. Motion Carried Unanimously
E. Res. #23-289 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
recommendations of the City Attorney, Stephen Hitchcock, and the prosecuting attorney, David
Greco and approve the first reading and introduction to amendments to Chapter 38, Section 58-50
Distracted Driving, of the Romulus Code of Ordinances. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. City Attorney Report - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
A. Res. #23-290 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Administration and recommendation of the City Attorney, and adopt the resolution requesting the
Michigan House of Representatives reject bill 4965, which would remove revenue from the city used
to support cable programming to its residents. Motion Carried Unanimously.
8. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Treasurer Paige reminded residents of the due date for winter property taxes. She also commented on
the property tax credit cap of $63,000 or less. Finally, she announced the Veteran's Resource Fair at
Greater Grace Temple.
9. Public Comment
A resident addressed the City Council regarding traffic concerns on Henry Ruff road and speed
bumps on Gloria St.
A resident addressed the City Council regarding trees and sidewalks on California Street and the
south side of town.
A resident addressed the City Council regarding the development on Dexter Street and the reasoning
for a temporary parking sign.
10. Unfinished Business - Please see Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
11. New Business
12. Communication
Councilperson Abdo commented on activities available at the Romulus Athletic Center.
Councilperson Talley commented on upcoming community events.
Councilperson Williams reminded residents of the Forgotten Harvest program and thanked the
Mayor and everyone who participated in the Trunk or Treat event.
13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:40
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
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 6, 2023.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0775 - 122123 2.5 x 15.103