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BELLEVILLE - CANTON
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Museum offers holiday trip through history

Area residents can experi- ic, the Canton Historical to Canton Township. In addition,
ence a little Christmas nostalgia Museum felt it was important to ” if area residents have photo-
as they drive by or take a stroll provide a sense of nostalgia with graphs or documents of histori-
around the grounds of the holiday images of the things that This trip down memory lane with cal interest, but would rather not
Canton Historical Museum to we hold most dear,” said Lynn our Cozy Canton Christmas displays donate them, copies can be made
view holiday window displays. Beattie, Canton Historical to enable the return of the origi-
Featured decorations in the Museum director. “This trip will hopefully provide some joy and lift everyone's spirits nals. The Canton Historical
Cozy Canton Christmas display down memory lane with our with glimpses of these iconic holiday images. Museum also accepts monetary
include nostalgic posters of Cozy Canton Christmas displays donations, which are tax-
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, will hopefully provide some joy deductible.
gingerbread men, candy canes, and lift everyone's spirits with The Cozy Canton Christmas
and even Santa Claus. Eight win- glimpses of these iconic holiday off in the early morning hours. Society'Facebook page display will continue through
dows were outlined with garland images.” Museum organizers are also ask- @CantonHistoricalSociety. Jan. 8. The museum is located at
and lights to showcase the throw- Visitors can see displays ing for suggestions and feedback The Canton Historical 1022 South Canton Center Road.
back images from holidays of arranged by Beattie and Museum regarding future holiday displays Museum gratefully accepts dona- For more information about the
long ago. Newsletter Editor Lisa Rahrig or other exhibitions on the tions of artifacts and documents Canton Historical Museum, visit
“With the state of the pandem- with lights that go on at dusk and Canton Historical that have a historical connection www.cantonhistoricalsociety.org.
Van Buren Schools leader receives high marks

Superintendent of the Van the highest possible on the ship. unanimous vote to extend & Morgan CPAs and Business
Buren Public Schools Pete Michigan Association of School There are multiple sub-cate- Kudlak's employment contract Advisors.
Kudlak received all A's during Boards evaluation form. The gories of areas on the form until June 30, 2024 and maintain The audit shows that the gen-
his performance evaluation this multi-page form rates superin- which uses a point system for his current salary of $154,000 for eral fund balance increased
year. tendent's performance in areas scoring. the 2021-2022 year. $397,908 increasing from
During a meeting of the mem- including governance and board Kudlak also received top The financial audit of the dis- $8,766,856 to $9,164,764. That bal-
bers of the board of education relations; community relations; marks from the board members trict finances also received the ance is about a one-month
earlier this month, Kudlak was staff relations; business and during his evaluation last year. highest possible rating of expenditure reserve for the dis-
given a “highly effective” rating, finance and instructional leader- The school officials agreed by “unmodified audit” from Taylor trict.
Canton man faces 18 sexual abuse charges

A Canton Township man is involve a child younger than 13.
facing life imprisonment if con- ” Patel is also charged with
victed of 18 counts of first The majority of three counts of fourth-degree
degree criminal sexual conduct. criminal sexual conduct,
Shailesh K. Patel, 53, was the allegations involve including force and coercion..
arraigned in 35th District Court a child younger than 13. Patel was arraigned before
Dec. 18 on the charges which Chief Judge James Plakas who
stemmed from an investigation denied bail and remanded the
by the Canton Police Trafficking and Exploitation of abuse filed by a victim. That defendant to the Wayne County
Department in conjunction Crimes). complaint, according to police Jail where he remains.
with the FBI task force and Officials said the investiga- reports, dates back to 2005. The Patel is due in court again
SEMTEC (Southeast Michigan tion was based on a complaint majority of the allegations Dec. 28. Shailesh K. Patel

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Steward, CEO and publisher of Telegram News, requested to speak to City Council before action was taken.
Res. #20-325 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to award Bid ITB 20/21-10 Official
December 7, 2020 Publications Newspaper for the publication of all City notices to Associated Newspaper for the calendar
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 year 2021at a per column inch price of $4.75 per inch.
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth
VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATION Nays -Webb, Williams
Pledge of Allegiance F. Motion Carried
Res. #20-326 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with administration and intro-
Led by Councilperson Wadsworth duce budget amendment 20/21-11 to recognize Grant Contribution from SEMCOG and reducing General
Roll Call Fund Balance of $7,260.00
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Virginia Williams Nays - None
Absent / Excused:
Motion Carried Unanimously
G. Res. #20-327 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration
Administrative Officials in Attendance: and introduce budget amendment 20/21-12 to recognize grant revenue and expenditures for the grant award-
LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Stacy Paige, Treasurer ed on September 23,2020 for CTCL, Safe and Secure Election Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe,
Administrative Staff in Attendance: Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Dudek - Technology Nays - None
Director; Gary Harris - Purchasing Director; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Robert Pfannes - Public Motion Carried Unanimously
Safety Director; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director; Kathy Hood - Deputy DPW Director; Gregg Schultz 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
- Labor Attorney; Carol Maise - City Planner; Julie Albert - Director of Assessing & Financial Services; A. Res. #20-328 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Second Reading, Final
Michael Laskaska - Director of Communication Adoption of Budget Amendment 20/21-10 Water & Sewer fund, introduced at 11/23/20 regular City Council
1. Agenda meeting
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - None
Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously B. Res. #20-329 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the recommendation of
2. Minutes the Executive Advisory Committee to appoint Gary Harris and Jill Lambert to serve as "alternate members"
A. Res. #20-318 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the regular to the Romulus Board of Review with the same terms as the regular member(s) beginning 12/08/2020 and
meeting held on November 23, 2020 ending 12/31/2021
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
Nays - None Abstain - Wadsworth Nays -Williams
Motion Carried Motion Carried
B. Res. #20-319 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the minutes from the Special C. Res. #20-330 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Study Session
Meeting - Study Session held on November 23, 2020 @ 7:00pm for discussion of amendment to Section 8- Request from Mayor's Office for 12/14/20 @ 6:00pm for the Midyear Financial Presentation
20 of the City Code of Ordinance Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams Nays - None
Nays - None Abstain - Wadsworth Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
3. Petitioner Treasurer Paige congratulated Tanya Cofield and the Recreation Department on their recent award and com-
No petitioners/petitions at this meeting municated to Councilperson Wadsworth her happiness that he made a speedy recovery. She reminded the
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem everyone that the winter tax bills were mailed out and residents should have already received them. She also
A. Res. #20-320 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and wanted the listening audience to know that if there are any questions or concerns to contact her office.
the Human Resources Director's recommendation to approve the Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local 8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to speak
214 for the protection of the active employees who are currently covered by Michigan Conference of will be heard.
Teamsters Welfare Health Care Benefits, if the employee were to revert to a non-paid status, resulting from A reporter asked campaign finance related questions to the Mayor. A resident from Oakbrook Subdivision
the COVID-19 pandemic spoke on the increase in violent crimes near his residence and what could be done to preserve the peace in
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, the subdivision CEO of the Telegram News objected to the bid submitted by Associated Newspaper as not
Nays -Williams accurate according to the bid requirements and wanted to verify if the information on the bid sheet was cor-
Motion Carried rect A resident spoke to a correction on a motion entered under item 6b of the Clerk's Report Another resi-
Councilperson Abdo acknowledged and congratulated Recreation Coordinator, Tanya Cofield, and the dent from Oakbrook Subdivision spoke to how dangerous the subdivision is getting and that it is making
Recreation Department for receiving the Michigan's Innovators award for the unique approach to this year's him rethink living in the city. Another resident from Oakbrook subdivision inquired as to what other
Daddy-Daughter Dance. resources are available to help the residents in the subdivision feel safe Another resident from Oakbrook
Councilperson Wadsworth thanked everyone for the prayers and well wishes as he and his wife recovered Subdivision spoke on the lack of assigned officers to the subdivision and on patrol. Another resident from
from COVID-19. He further warned of the dangers of the disease and encouraged everyone to wear a mask. Oakbrook Subdivision inquired on the possibility of establishing a neighborhood/block watch.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Approval of the Chairperson's Report 9. Unfinished Business
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams No unfinished business at this time
Nays - None 10. New Business
Motion Carried Unanimously No new business at this time
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor 11. Communication
A. Res. #20-321 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the administration Councilperson Talley offered her appreciation and delight that Councilperson Wadsworth and his family
and authorize the Mayor and Human Resources Director to sign the Michigan Employees Retirement recovered from COVID-19. She thanked the Fire Department and specifically Bryan O'Connor for coordi-
System Agreement Addendums due on or before December 15, 2020 nating the distribution of face masks to churches in the surrounding areas, through the Mask Up Initiative,
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams with the recent distribution of 750 face masks. Police Chief Pfannes assured residents that Oakbrook sub-
Nays - None division is on the top of the Police Department list and wanted to work with each of the residents in mak-
Motion Carried Unanimously ing the subdivision better and safer. Councilperson Williams requested that the Mayor consider a moratori-
B. Res. #20-322 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and author- um of the water shut offs since the pandemic is continues. She also offered face masks, gloves, and hand
ize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Pass Through Agreement with Southeast Michigan Council of sanitizers to those who need it. Councilperson Williams moved for a congratulatory resolution to recognize
Governments accepting the awarded $40,000.00 grant, which includes a federal share of $32,740.00 and a Judge-Elect Lisa Martin.
local share for the City of Romulus of $7,260.00 for the creation of a pathway system master plan. This plan Res. #20-331 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by William Wadsworth for a congratulatory reso-
will include corridor studies for sidewalk and future connections to the Turtle Cove Water Park as well as lution to Judge-Elect Lisa Martin
the Metro Parks. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams Nays - None
Nays - None Motion Carried Unanimously
Motion Carried Unanimously Councilperson Roscoe thanked the residents at Oakbrook Subdivision for the concern of the neighborhood
C. Res. #20-323 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the administration and and fellow neighbors; as well as, bringing it to City Council's attention. She assured the residents that their
consent to piggyback on the Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract #R180903, with Weather Proofing pleas has not fallen on deaf ears. She further states that City Council is equally concerned about the safety
Technologies Inc., to perform necessary repairs to the roof at Romulus City Hall totaling $50,485.00 of the residents will work hard to clean up the neighborhood.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams 12. Adjournment
Nays - None Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 9:24pm
Motion Carried Unanimously Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
D. Res. #20-324 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administration and Nays - None
award ITB 20/21-07 to the most responsive bidder Ritter GIS Inc., for a five (5) year contract for profes- Motion Carried Unanimously
sional services for the maintenance, enhancement, and continued development of the geographical infor-
mation systems (GIS) of the City of Romulus and existing Cityworks databases. Costs for this will be bud- I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy
geted for each fiscal year and will not exceed the budget. of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December 7, 2020.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
E. Stephen Hitchcock, City Attorney, summarized his written communication with City Council around the
term "general circulation" as defined in the City Charter. David Willet, president of Associated Newspaper Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
and publisher of the Romulus Roman, requested to speak to City Council before action was taken. Gina City of Romulus, Michigan
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