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Penn the year,” she said. Some paid CSPAN presents student awards

staff's hired “to help our patrons
get through.”
FROM PAGE 1 Elliott adds, “My husband has While the arrival of a bus at a American? Choose a constitu-
probably put in more hours that school building is usually not ” tional right, national characteris-
walks,” Elliott said of walks with anybody. He knows the mechan- remarkable, the 45- foot cus- The winning videos tic, or historic event and explain
her husband. “We would say ics of this building from top to tomized, state-of-the-art that bus were also how it defines the American
“Somebody should do some- bottom.” Joe Elliott's engineer- visited several schools in the experience.”
thing.” When you make that ing job and training help there, area last week was quite an be viewed A record 6,318 students from
statement, that somebody should and he does the website of event. during the 48 states and Washington, D.C.,
be you.” www.penntheatre.com as well. The C-SPAN award-winning participated. The most popular
She started as the Penn vol- The Penn draws from as far customized bus visited schools in congratulatory events. topics among the 2,923 submis-
unteer coordinator and joined as Jackson, Michigan, and both Plymouth and Canton last sions included First Amendment
the board. “I talked it over with Toledo, Ohio, which she and col- week to honor two students rights (17 percent), equality/dis-
my husband. We made a deci- leagues learned from a among 16 who won honors in the The students' documentary crimination (13 percent) and
sion together,” she said of taking Plymouth Downtown annual CSPAN student video was titled “Women in immigration (9 percent).
the job. “We knew it would affect Development Authority initia- documentary competition, Government.” The bus also trav- “As a strong supporter of civic
our family.” tive. Elliott found ZIP codes the StudentCam. In partnership eled to Canton High School the education, Comcast proudly part-
She knew businessman best way to track geography, and with Comcast, C-SPAN presented same afternoon to present an ners with C-SPAN for its annual
Soenen through the Michigan is pleased with the theater a StudentCam certificate of merit award to Claire Swadling, an documentary competition,
Philharmonic, who lent his sup- reach. to the students during a ceremo- honorable mention winner, who StudentCam. Each year, we are
port. “The Friends have been She said she has no plans to ny of classmates, teachers, family also won $250 for the documen- impressed and inspired by
running it ever since,” said increase the $3 bargain admis- members and elected officials. tary, “With Love, America,” about Southeastern Michigan area stu-
Elliott in an interview from the sion price. The winning videos were also be U.S. foreign aid. dents' insight and creativity tack-
lobby concession stand. “Our “I don't plan on increasing viewed during the congratulato- Each year, since 2006, C-SPAN ling national issues through their
board went through some transi- that unless we absolutely have ry events. partners with local cable televi- short videos. This year's winners
tions. Good people, good com- to. We're very conscious of pro- Sreejani Kanuri and sion providers in communities creatively portrayed what it
munity-minded people.” viding an affordable experience Katherine Schornhorst, students nationwide to invite middle means to be American,” said
Others too lent financial aid, for our patrons.” at East Middle School in school students and high school Maria W. Holmes, director of
and the Penn now has some 75- The Penn Theatre is located Plymouth, were honorable men- students produce short docu- Community Impact for Comcast
100 volunteers, “depending on at 760 Penniman in Plymouth. tion winners and received $250 mentaries about a subject of Heartland Region. “We at
awards for their documentary national importance. This year, Comcast are proud to join C-
when the CSPAN representa- students addressed the theme, SPAN in congratulating the win-
tives visited their school May 29. “What does it mean to be ning students in these cities.”
New officer joins police force

Collin McCammon is no view phase..
stranger to the City of Plymouth. Director of Public Safety Al
McCammon was sworn in as a Cox, Lieutenant Jamie
police officer at the May 20 Grabowski and three high-rank-
Plymouth City Commission ing officials from other nearby
meeting after having served for police departments interviewed
several years in the Department 12 candidates and McCammon
of Municipal Services for the was their top choice.
city. He resigned that position “To have someone who has
last fall to enter the police acade- worked as one of our team to
my and as classes at the acade- join the force is a Plymouth
my came to a close, he applied first,” said Mayor Oliver Wolcott.
for a vacancy on the Plymouth “He chose Plymouth again,”
department. After successfully added City Manager Paul
completing a written test, he Sincock. “That says a lot about
moved on to the personal inter- our culture.” Collin McCammon

That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Local Streets Fund on an
SECTION 4.
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING activity basis, the following:
May 13, 2019 LOCAL STREETS FUND EXPENDITURES 1,710,190
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 REVENUES 1,450,000
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden. APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 260,190
Pledge of Allegiance TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 1,710,190
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia SECTION 5. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Public Safety Fund on an
Williams. activity basis, the following:
Administrative Officials in Attendance: PUBLIC SAFETY FUND 12,849,280
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor REVENUES 12,849,280
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk SECTION 6. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Romulus Athletic Center
Stacy Paige, Treasurer Fund on an activity basis, the following:
1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. ROMULUS ATHLETIC CENTER 2,333,620
Motion Carried Unanimously. REVENUES 2,287,750
19-132 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 45,870
Romulus City Council held on May 06, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 2,333,620
Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Barden. Motion Carried. SECTION 7. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Cemetery Perpetuation
19-133 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus Fund on an activity basis, the following:
City Council, Public Hearing, 2019-2020 City Budget, held on May 06, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, CEMETERY FUND 7,860
Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Barden. Motion Carried. REVENUES 100
3. Petitioner APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 7,760
4. Chairperson’s Report TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 7,860
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden thanked Councilwoman Talley for filling in for him at the last Council meeting. SECTION 8. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Cable Television Fund
Councilman Wadsworth announced that the Bowl-A-Thon raised $2,601 for the Romulus Animal Shelter - and to on an activity basis, the following:
date $315,000 has been raised for the shelter. He thanked all those who participated in the event. Cemetery Board CABLE TELEVISION 332,320
of Trustees Chairperson, Jan Lemmon, presented Economic Development Director, Tim Keyes, a plaque recogniz- REVENUES 366,600
ing him as an honorary member of the Cemetery Board of Trustees to commence on July 1, 2019 (after Mr. Keyes’ SECTION 9. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Merriman Road Special
retirement). Assessment Fund on an activity basis, the following:
19-134 4A. Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to approve the proposed settlement of the matter discussed in MERRIMAN RD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 145,440
closed session held earlier this evening with the city attorney. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, REVENUES 100,720
Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried. APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 44,720
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously. TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 145,440
5. Mayor’s Report SECTION 10. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Street Lighting Fund on
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events. Fire Department Director, Kevin Krause, announced an activity basis, the following:
the opening of Fire Station 2 on May 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. STREET LIGHTING 553,730
19-135 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and adopt the General REVENUES 564,230
and Special Appropriations Act and Tax Levy authorization for the City of Romulus and 34 th District Court Fiscal SECTION 11. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Oakwood Special
Year 2019-2020 as submitted by Mayor Burcroff. Assessment District on an activity basis, the following:
Discussion: A resident commented on the City Library Budget. OAKWOOD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 44,690
CITY OF ROMULUS REVENUES 21,610
GENERAL AND SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 23,080
A resolution to provide for the adoption of a budget proposed by the Mayor containing estimates of proposed rev- TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 44,690
enues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 and millage rates to SECTION 12. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Community/Employee
support this budget. Activity Fund on an activity basis, the following:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS: COMMUNITY/EMPLOYEE ACTIVITY FUND 4,250
SECTION 1. That for the expenditures of the City Government and its activities for the fiscal year, begin- REVENUES 50
ning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, the amounts in the following sections are hereby appropriated. APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 4,200
SECTION 2. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund on an activ- TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 4,250
ity basis, the following: SECTION 13. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Sanitation Fund on an
COUNCIL 95,990 activity basis, the following:
MAYOR 689,170 SANITATION 1,221,200
CLERK 676,430 REVENUES 1,261,700
FINANCIAL SERVICES 10,886,810 SECTION 14. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Community
TREASURER 423,840 Development Block Grants Fund on an activity basis, the following:
PUBLIC SAFETY 1,343,200 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS 476,770
PUBLIC SERVICES 2,631,740 REVENUES 476,770
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 330,340 SECTION 15. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Michigan Indigent
RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL 740,770 Defense Fund on an activity basis, the following:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 17,818,290 MICHIGAN INDIGENT DEFENSE 149,530
REVENUES REVENUES 96,630
PROPERTY TAXES 8,032,500 APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 52,900
BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS 205,000 TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 149,530
FEDERAL GRANTS 7 REVENUES - SECTION 16. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the 9 1 1 Fund on an activity
STATE GRANTS & REVENUES 4,194,170 basis, the following:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 515,040 9 1 1 FUND 136,770
FINES & FORFEITS 1,300,000 REVENUES 151,560
INTEREST & RENTS 548,000 SECTION 17. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Federal Law
OTHER REVENUES 1,550,250 Enforcement Fund on an activity basis, the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LOCAL UNITS 63,880 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 26,160
NON-BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS 1,282,200 REVENUES 1,000
TOTAL REVENUES 17,691,040 APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 25,160
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 127,250 TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 26,160
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 17,818,290 SECTION 18. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the State Law Enforcement
SECTION 3. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Major Roads Fund on an Fund on an activity basis, the following:
activity basis, the following: STATE FORFEITURE 120,860
MAJOR ROADS FUND EXPENDITURES 1,654,950 REVENUES 54,000
TRANSFER TO BEVERLY ROAD - APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 66,860
TRANSFER TO LOCAL STREETS 700,000 TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 120,860
TRANSFER TO DEBT FUND 205,530 SECTION 19. That for the said fiscal year there is hereby appropriated out of the Municipal Library Fund on
TOTAL EXPENDITURES & CONTINGENCIES 2,560,480 an activity basis, the following:
REVENUES 2,354,100 MUNICIPAL LIBRARY 726,840
APPROPRIATION - FUND BALANCE 206,380
TOTAL REVENUES & APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 2,560,480 Continued on page 4