Detectives from the Inkster Police
Department and Michigan State Police
Special Investigation Section are current-
ly investigating a third homicide in the
city during the past three weeks and the
non-fatal shooting of twomenFeb. 16.
The fatal shooting took place at about
7:30 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 27000 block of
Moore Court, according to police reports.
A preliminary investigation revealed that
two vehicles were involved in altercation
that resulted in numerous shots being
fired into one driver's vehicle. That vehi-
cle subsequently struck a house onMoore
Court and the driver was transported to a
local hospital where he was pronounced
dead on arrival, according to police
reports.
A second individual ran from the scene
and was apprehended by officers and
transported to a local hospital with a gun-
shot wound. Police said they have not yet
determined what his role was in the inci-
dent, although the shooting does not
appear to be random, according to investi-
gators.
Officers are also searching for a sus-
pect in a shooting that took place at about
3:30 a.m. Feb. 16, at an apartment com-
plex on the 400 block of Cherry Hill in
Inkster.
A preliminary investigation revealed
that two men suffered gunshots fired by a
thirdmanwho fled on foot fromthe scene.
One victim suffered a gunshot wound to
his abdomen and the other had a gunshot
wound to his right bicep. Both subjects
were transported to Beaumont Oakwood
Hospital and are expected to recover
fromtheir injuries according topolice.
The suspect was described as a light
skinned black male, 17-20 years old, with
wavy black hair and amustache. The sus-
pect was reportedlywearing a red hooded
jacket.
Police said that this shooting, too, does
not appear random, and the investigation
is continuing by both Michigan State
Police and officers from the Inkster Police
Department.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
City of Romulus, Michigan
March 8, 2016 Presidential Primary Election
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF
ROMULUS ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that for ALL Precincts there are three ballot types: one ballot for
Democratic Party, one ballot for Republican Party, and one ballot without Presidential Primary
(this ballot choice is for voters not voting in the Presidential Primary who wish to vote on local
proposals or candidates) as shown below:
Democratic Party Presidential Primary, President of the United States: Roque Rocky De La
Fuente, Martin J. O’Malley, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Uncommitted.
Republican Party Presidential Primary, President of the United States: Rand Paul, Marco
Rubio, Rick Santorum, Donald J. Trump, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz,
Carly Fiorina, Lindsey Graham, Mike Huckabee, John R. Kasich, George Pataki,
Uncommitted.
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk’s Office, 11111 Wayne
Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
The following proposal will appear on the ballot:
CITY OF ROMULUS
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSAL
Shall the City of Romulus, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty-Five
Million Dollars ($25,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds,
in one or more series, payable in not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of
issuance, for the purpose of paying the cost of neighborhood street improvements
throughout the City, consisting of paving, repaving, resurfacing, reconstructing and
improving neighborhood streets, including all related appurtenances and attach-
ments? The estimated millage to be levied in 2016 is 3.53 mills ($3.53 per $1,000 of
taxable value) and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to
retire the bonds is 3.55 mills ($3.55 per $1,000 of taxable value). Yes [ ] NO [ ]
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Clerk’s Office, Romulus City Hall, 11111
Wayne Road, Romulus, MI, telephone 734-942-7540.
STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964
Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act
I, RICHARD P. HATHAWAY, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of
January 26, 2016 the total of all voted increases in excess of the tax rate limitation established
by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amended, and the years
such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows:
WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County, Michigan
City of Romulus
Voted
Years
Taxing Authority
Date of Election
Increases Increase Effective
County of Wayne
November 3, 2009
1 mill
2019
Wayne County Jail
August 7, 2012
1 mill
2021
Wayne County Parks
November 2, 2010
0.25 mills
2015
Wayne County
November 6, 2008
1.25 mills
2020
Community College
November 6, 2012
1 mill 2022
School Districts
Romulus School District
May, 2011
18 mills 2021 (non homestead only)
August, 2012 5.1314 mills 2017 (homestead only)
November, 2008 .75 mills 2018
Wayne-Westland
May 2010
18 mills 2025 (non homestead only)
Community Schools
February, 2012
1 mill 2022
Woodhaven – Brownstown August 5, 2014 18 mills 2023 (non homestead only)
School District February, 2011 1 mill 2020
Richard P. Hathaway, Wayne County Treasurer
Dated: January 26, 2016
All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio
tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be
made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are acces-
sible for voters with disabilities.
1, 7 & 10
Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
2 & 4
Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
3, 8, & 9
Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
12
Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
5
Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road
11
Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
6
West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee Drive
(All located in Romulus, MI)
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to
obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. You may vote by absentee ballot if you:
Are unable to attend the polls without assistance;
Are 60 years of age or older;
Expect to be absent from your city for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day;
Are in jail, awaiting arraignment or trial.
Have been assigned to work as a precinct inspector in a precinct other than where you are
registered; or
Are unable to attend the polls because of religious beliefs.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174
734-942-7540
Publish: 02-25-16
RM022516-0022 2.5 x 13.147
INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF ROMULUS ITB (15/16-20)
- MIDDLEBELT ROAD WATER MAIN ABANDONMENT
Project #0155-14-0090
The City of Romulus, is requesting sealed bids for the abandonment of the 8-inch water main along
Middlebelt Road from Goddard Road to Wick Road (Project 15/16-20). The major items of work
include approximately 5,100 feet of 8-inch water main abandonment with flow-able grout, 500 feet
of water main removal, 5 service connections, and 8 new water main connections made with tapping
sleeve and valves to existing 16 and 24-inch water mains.
No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on
March 15, 2016. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ITB 15/16-20 -Middlebelt Road Water Main Abandonment
City of Romulus Clerk's Office
11111 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174
Contract documents for this project shall be on file on and after 4:00 PM, February 25, 2016, at the
City of Romulus Clerk's Office or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer,
Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711)
or online at the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network website:
Copies thereof may be obtained from the office of the City's Engineer, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment,
Inc. A prepaid, non-refundable fee of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) will be charged for each set of con-
tract documents and an additional non-refundable fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be charged if
contract documents are mailed.
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per-
cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, or waive irregularities in Bids.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the sched-
uled closing time for receipt of the Bids.
Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder
and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist unless and until all required bonds and proof
of insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and an agreement is signed
by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder.
Questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed to Marcus McNamara of
Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment at 734-522-6711 or
Publish: 2/25-2016
RM022516-0023 2.5 x 6.726
CITY OF ROMULUS
2016 BOARD OF REVIEW
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall,
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by
APPOINTMENT ONLY
for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared,
as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to.
March 14, 2016:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 15, 2016:
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 16, 2016:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board
OR
(2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all
written appeals/documentation no later than March 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm.
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of
Review.
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on:
July 19, 2016:
9:30 am
December 13, 2016:
9:30 am
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the "Open Meetings Act".
Publish:
02/25/2016
03/03/2016
03/10/2016
RM022516-0019 2.5 x 5.242
Michael Van Tassel has been
replaced as superintendent of
theVanBurenPublic Schools.
Members of the board of
education approved the termi-
nation of his contract at a meet-
ing Monday, following months
of complaints and controversy
regarding Van Tassel's manage-
ment of the district. Parents
had been crowding school
board meetings for months,
demanding answers and criti-
cizing Van Tassel, and at
times,the board members for
their actions.
Parents were highly critical
of VanTassel's physical removal
of five teachers from Savage
Elementary School last month
when officials from the
Michigan Department of
Education alleged that cheating
took place on required state
tests and disallowed the results
fromthe school.
At Van Tassel's urging, an
outside firm also interviewed
students at the school to deter-
mine if there were impropri-
eties in the way the tests were
administered or if teachers
offered extra help or even
answers to students.
Parents protested the inter-
viewing of the children months
after the tests were taken and
reported that the students were
upset by the manner in which
some of the interviews were
handled.
In December, when a fresh-
man student was found with a
gun at Belleville High School,
along with ammunition in a
backpack, Van Tassel and the
school principal failed to alert
parents who did not find out
about the incident for more
than a week, also prompting
concern and criticism frompar-
ents.
In the most recent incident,
Van Tassel filed an assault
charge Jan. 28 against board
member Sherry Frazier follow-
ing a loud argument in his
office. While Frazier main-
tained that she did no more
than touch Van Tassel's sleeve
in an attempt to get his atten-
tion, he claimed that she
grabbed his arm and “poked”
him.
Van Tassel dropped his
claims of assault with the police
department Feb. 4.
During the crowded meeting
this week, several teachers crit-
icized Van Tassel's leadership
style as controlling and intimi-
dating.
Frazier, an outspoken critic
of Van Tassel, said, “The super-
intendent was exclusive. He
was not inclusive. He did not
encourage staff members' par-
ticipation in decision-making
or the board's input. “She also
said that he was “a victim of
making poor decisions.”
Board vice president Martha
Toth expressed regret at having
to terminate Van Tassel, noting
that his performance evalua-
tions have found him to be
“highly effective.” She added
that the continued criticism
from teachers and parents pre-
vented him frombeing an effec-
tive leader in the district.
“There is no chance he can
continue to be our leader when
he is under siege like this,” she
said.
Board members named cur-
rent Human Resources
Director Shonta Langford
Green as interim superinten-
dent.
