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BELLEVILLE - SUMPTER - VAN BUREN - ROMULUS
BELLEVILLE - SUMPTER - VAN BUREN - ROMULUS

Treasurer, auditor squabble about bank fees

The responsibility for nearly not the responsibility of his ” da and requested a formal state-
$10,000 in accounting charges office. Ford told the board members and audience ment from Post Smythe Lutz and
sparked a heated exchange at Bednark stated that Ford and Ziel defending their position and
the Feb.11 Sumpter Township the accounting firm should be that she and Post Smythe Lutz and Ziel further requested that Bednark
Board of Trustees meeting. responsible for the cost of cor- had no responsibility in the bank change provide his emails and corre-
Township Treasurer Kenneth recting the errors because she spondence to validate his claims.
Bednark heatedly addressed an approved the bank changes. or the errors that occurred. When the board members
agenda item which requested Ford attempted to deny the accu- met again Feb. 25, they deter-
the board authorize payment of sation but Bednark interrupted mined that in fact, Ford and
$3,062 to the township account- her and refused to let her speak banning of Armatis from his puted his claims. Ford told the Traskos and Post Smythe Lutz
ing firm of Post Smythe Lutz and on the issue, stating that he had office in 2018. board members and audience and Ziel were not involved in the
Ziel. The fees were charges for the floor and she could speak Bednark then went on to that she and Post Smythe Lutz planning of the change in banks
the correction of errors that when he was finished. inform the audience that there and Ziel had no responsibility in and that Bednark's claims were
occurred during the change of Bendark also claimed that are no qualifications to become a the bank change or the errors incorrect and not an accurate
township banking from PNC to Township Supervisor John treasurer and that all a candi- that occurred. Ford stated that reflection of the situation.
Comerica by Bednark. Bednark Morgan was to blame for the date needs to do is win the she was not invited to participate The total fees of $9,450 which
called the fees a political ploy by charges as he had not attended a approval of a majority of voters. in the planning leading up to the included the $3,062 Bednark dis-
Deputy Supervisor Karen meeting regarding the bank He then stated that Bozo the change and stated the Bednark's puted, were approved by a 5-0
Armatis and then claimed the change. He also claimed that clown could be treasurer if he office was fully responsible for vote of the township board for
errors were created by Cari Ford obstacles have been deliberately could get the votes. the errors. payment to the accounting firm.
and Ron Traskos with Post placed in his path by township Ford adamantly denied all Board members voted to Bednark did not attend the
Smythe Lutz and Ziel and were officials in retaliation for his Bednark's allegations and dis- remove the item from the agen- Feb. 25 meeting.

Living history lesson

Students at Wick Elementary School in Romulus presented a black history program
called “Great Black Leaders: Past and Present” last month and kindergarten through
fifth grade students took part in the living history lesson. The event was under the
direction of Carrie Hurn and students presented lessons on Kings and Queens of
Africa; Distinguished Slaves; Jim Crow Era /Freedom Fighters; Civil Rights Leaders
and Current Day Leaders. The students included singing, dancing, African drum-
mers, and even a mock talk show as part of the presentation. The dance team per-
formed and the boy's mentoring program (Dream Kings) also performed. There also
was a brief Greek Life acknowledgement and history by Principal Kimberly Calloway,
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Sumpter trustees consider reassessment of property

Sumpter Township residents could be several inconsistencies in the property He said that the assessors from WCA all Currently, WCA, based in Westland, is
receiving some special visitors during the assessments which could be costing the carry photo identification and wear bright the assessment firm used by 23 of the 24
near future, if trustees agree to a plan to township tax revenue. yellow vests when visiting properties. Wayne County jurisdictions. According to
reassess property in the municipality. Board members questioned the proce- In addition, Powers said, WCA person- officials, the company has assessed more
WCA, a professional assessment firm, dures involved in assessors' visits and nel will take digital photos of the proper- than 200,000 parcels during the past sever-
has proposed a reinspection and reassess- noted that without proper notification of ties that are revalued and that all the al decades.
ment of all property in the township in an the proposed property visits, homeowners assessment records would be available If approved, the reassessments would
effort to update and correct outdated tax could be upset and might even deny online. begin in April.
records, some of which are 30 to 40 years access to the property.
out of date. Members of the Sumpter Powers said that every effort will be CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Township Board of Trustees are expected made to publicize the reassessments REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
to consider the $114,540 expense to fund which would take place during the next 48 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
the reinspection and reassessment of months if approved. He said that WCA proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020 for the following:
township property at their March 24 meet- usually notifies homeowners using the VENDING SERVICES
ing. municipal website, the newsletter and by Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
WCA assessor Aaron Powers said the word of mouth, although, he added, the netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a
reassessment is necessary to correct out- law does give the assessor the right to sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro-
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on
dated records and ensure the township is enter the property. He said that WCA has the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
in compliance with state tax commission been assessing property for decades and MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
recommendations. He noted that it is pos- has experienced few problems with home-
sible the township is not collecting the cor- owners. He told the board that WCA could Publish 3/12/2020 CN2044 - 031220 2.5 x 2.044
rect amount of tax on properties where also send postcards notifying residents of
improvements or changes have been the upcoming inspection. Should there be CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
made during the years. a problem, however, Powers said WCA has ITB 19/20-28 TWELVE MONTH PRICING FOR FORD FS (OR EQUIVALENT)
He also explained that a preliminary the ability to perform assessments using FABRICATED LUG ALL STAINLESS STEEL CLAMPS
look at an area of the township revealed online photos of properties. FOR DCC COOPERATIVE
The City of Romulus along with the collective members of the Downriver Community Conference
are seeking sealed bids for 24 month contract pricing for the purchase Ford FS style (or approved
CITY OF ROMULUS equivalent), fabricated lug all stainless steel repair clamps.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the
forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold three public source are not considered official copies.
hearings beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 (2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion
Wayne Road to consider the following petitions: of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing
Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website
1. BZA-2020-001; PFG Romulus/Vistar, requesting a variance from Section 8.04, Schedule of regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued
Regulations, M-1, Light Industrial District of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a building addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each adden-
height of 38 feet where up to 35 feet is allowed. The subject property is zoned RC, Regional dum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign
Center however a conditional rezoning to M-1, Light Industrial is proposed to allow for the and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
development of a 165,200-sq. ft. warehouse distribution facility on Parcel ID #80-038-99- (3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
0002-702 which is located on the north side of Smith Road, east of Vining Road. The appli- mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
cant is Kojanian Venoy Wick Acquisitions, LLC. than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 3/26/2020. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label
provided in the ITB documents.
2. BZA-2020-002; A-Ok Plumbing, requesting a variance from Section 6.05(d), Parking Lots (4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and
and Vehicular Circulation Drives of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the expansion of a non- read.
conforming front yard parking lot. The applicant is changing the use of the CBD-1 property (5) All timely received bids will be reviewed at the regular meeting of the Downriver Consortium
to a plumbing contractor's establishment. The property is located at 35930 Goddard. to be held at 9:00 am, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in room 105 of the Downriver Community
Conference, 15100 Northline Rd., Southgate, MI 48195.
3. BZA-2020-003; Amazon Off-Site Parking, requesting a use variance to allow for the out- (6) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by
door storage of Amazon delivery vans and personal vehicles at 38481 West Huron River Dr. the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
The property is zoned M-2, General Industrial District and uses without a principal building (7) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
are prohibited. right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most
Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the members of the
regular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties DCC or otherwise in a manner deemed by the Consortium to be in its own best interest.
are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written (8) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call-
comments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485. (9) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu-
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is
City of Romulus, Michigan strictly prohibited.
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