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PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH

Library offering curb service Bicycle riders

who find their
wheels in need
While the Plymouth District schedule a pick up time. been returned due to the pan- of repair can
Library prepares for a safe Required maintenance on the demic. always stop at
reopening in phases, there is a library heating/air “We ask that you continue to the Plymouth
new curbside service available to conditioning/ventilation system hold these until further notice. We District Library
library patrons set to begin next was scheduled to take place dur- felt it was most important that we where there is a
Monday. ing the closure, explained Library kick off our curbside service first public Bike Fix-It
The library will provide the Director Carol Souchock. It is and get you the materials you've Station. All the
opportunity to go online, check under way at this time she said, been wanting to check out,” she necessary tools
the library catalog for available “but this large scale project must said. for repair and
items, request them and then be completed before we can “We continue to look for new maintenance
schedule a curbside pick-up time. invite you back into the building, ways to provide service in this are available
next to the bike
Those who had items on hold but our curbside service will be digital world. We proudly offer an racks near the
in March should check their available during weekday expanded inventory of online front entrance of the facility. The library Bike Fix-It Station was
records and if the items are no evenings and during the day on books, programming and services. made possible by members of the Plymouth Lions Club and
longer wanted, delete them, weekends, as we work around You can contact us at (734) 453- Serene Landscape Group. Ride solo or stay 6-feet from other
library officials said. Those who this HVAC work.” 0750, ext 200 or online at riders, and wear protective gear to avoid injury, library officials
still want the items can leave Souchock said that library staff info@plymouthlibrary.org and said, “but get out there and enjoy these beautiful days on your
them on their respective records members know that patrons have we'll get you connected,” she con- bike.”
and a library staff member will materials at home that have not cluded.
Future of proposed township park dependant on county funding

A wedge-shaped plot of town- Heise said the decision to pro- He said the Webasto people are
ship-owned property could soon ” ceed with the park plan was waiting for a decision and plan
be a recreation facility in Amenities at the site would also include made difficult by the current from the township about the
Plymouth. Or not. 80 of the 150 trees Webasto Group COVID-19 pandemic. The nega- planting of the trees.
Members of the township tive financial impact of the stay- The only opposition to the
board of trustees heard a plan to has promised to donate to the township. home, stay-safe orders, will elimi- plan came from township
transform the 9-acre site east of nate or reduce the allocation to Treasurer Mark Clinton who said
Beck Road and north of Ann the township from Wayne County. that Plymouth Township Park
Arbor Trail into an area with a Township planner Laura Haw ball fields. The township had expected to already provides all the ameni-
walking path, places for public explained that the proposed The plan for the park would receive about $68,000 this year, ties being discussed and that
art and a small parking lot next Golview Park would be a passive also allow dogs, Haw told the Heise said, but it is in question. repairs are needed at the exist-
to the one that serves Hilltop rather than an active park. trustees. Heise suggested, however, that ing facility including fences, side-
Golf Course. The Golfview Park The park would include land- Amenities at the site would the township have an immediate walks and the pond. He said he
plan was devised with the input scaping, walking and biking trails also include 80 of the 150 trees plan in place should the county was opposed to adding another
of McKenna Associates, and was and a gathering place, she told Webasto Group has promised to money be allocated. He also park so close the existing facility.
discussed by members of the the trustees. An active park donate to the township. noted that the township needs a Members of the board did not
board at a June 9 meeting. might include soccer and base- Township Supervisor Kurt plan for the trees being donated. vote on the plan.
Development plan for former Saxton’s property is approved

Members of the Plymouth City the second reading for the proposed ”
Commission approved the first reading of change. The property owner is planning Commissioners also approved a month-to-month
a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to build two single-family homes at the
agreement with the Jewell Maple devel- site. lease agreement with the Jewell Maple development team
opment team during their online Zoom The commissioners awarded the 2020 on the Jewell Blaich building located on the property.
meeting June 15. Infrastructure Program contract to low-
The planned development is set for the bidder Pro-Line Asphalt. The bid came in
area commonly known as the Saxton's at just more than $1.8 million, nearly multiple attachments to handle various sioners commented.
property. Commissioners also approved a $400,000 under the city engineer's esti- needs of the department of municipal The next city commission meeting is
month-to-month lease agreement with the mate of $2.2 million for the project. The services. The approved purchase is an scheduled for July 6 at Lions Park at
Jewell Maple development team on the contract includes scheduled 2020 anti-icing attachment that will be used to Burroughs and Harding streets.
Jewell Blaich building located on the improvements on parts of Farmer Street, spread salt brine during the winter sea- For more information, including offi-
property at Ann Arbor Trail across from Main Street, Evergreen Street, Ann Street son, officials said. Brine was used in the cial agendas and minutes,visit www.ply-
Kellogg Park. and continued concrete replacement on city for the first time last winter season mouthmi.gov/agendacenter [http://ply-
A second reading of the proposal is Junction Street. and produced successful results, commis- mouthmi.gov/AgendaCenter] .
scheduled for the July 6 commission Commissioners also approved the pur-
meeting. chase of an attachment for the new city- NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION
Commissioners also approved the owned Swap Loader truck. The Swap City of Romulus, Michigan
rezoning of 900 York St. from Light Loader has been referred to as a “Swiss August 4, 2020 - Primary Election
Industrial to Single-Family Residential at Army Knife” style truck that allows for
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
To subscribe to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION
WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020.
The Eagle online, email
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN-PERSON WITH
circulation@journalgroup.com and THE LOCAL CLERK FOR THE AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION IS MONDAY, JULY 20,
2020. Persons residing in the City of Romulus can register in-person with proof of residency with
the local clerk July 21, 2020 through 8:00 p.m. August 4, 2020.
type “subscribe” an the subject.
Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State
Branch Office, Wayne County Election's Division, or the City of Romulus Clerk's office which is
open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN The following offices will appear on the ballot:
United States Senator, Representative in Congress - 13th District, State Legislature - 12th District,
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Sumpter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at Register of Deeds, County Commissioner - 11th District, Delegate to County Convention, Judge of
the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state 3rd Circuit Court - Non-incumbent position, Judge of 34th District Court - Incumbent position.
agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered
may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The following proposals will appear on the ballot:
The last day to register in any matter other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 20, 2020
WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL O
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) as the Operating Millage Renewal
Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, located at 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 at the following times:
To renew the millage authorized in 2009, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy
• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this millage at the estimated 2019 rollback rate of 0.9529 (about 95 cents per $1,000 of taxable
• Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. valuation) for ten more years (2020 through 2029), and proceeds used to continue existing
County services, including programs for arrest, detention and prosecution of criminals, juve-
• Election Day, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
nile court and related services, public health, recreation, County parks, job training, senior cit-
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the residents in the Township of Sumpter will be voting on the following as presented and list- izen services, and programs for meeting medical needs of the poor, the disabled, and the aged?
ed below: This renewal is projected to generate $42,129,703 in 2020. YES [ ]
NO [ ]
UNITED STATES SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 12th DISTRICT, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE
LEGISLATURE 17th DISTRICT, WAYNE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF,
WAYNE COUNTY CLERK, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3rd CIRCUIT NON -INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL P
OF DISTRICT COURT 34TH DISTRICT INCUMBENT POSITION, WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER, WAYNE Parks Millage Renewal
COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER 11th DISTRICT, SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
SUPERVISOR, CLERK, TREASURER AND TRUSTEES, DELEGATE TO COUNTY CONVENTION. To renew the millage authorized in 2016, shall Wayne County levy this millage at the estimat-
ed 2020 rollback rate of 0.2459 mills (about 25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for five
WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL O- OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL TO RENEW THE MILLAGE AUTHO- more years (2021 through 2025) to continue
RIZED IN 2009 TO CONTINUE TO LEVYAT THE ESTIMATE 2019 ROLLBACK RATE OF 0.9529 FOR TEN MORE
YEARS (2020-2029) AND PROCEEDS USED TO CONTINUE EXISTING COUNTY SERVICES INCLUDING PRO- to improve and operate several parks and related facilities, including Hines Park, Elizabeth
GRAMS FOR ARREST, DETENTION AND PROSECUTION OF CRIMINALS, JUVENILE COURT AND RELATED Park, Chandler Park, and improvements to municipal parks in the 43 communities as provid-
SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION, COUNTY PARKS, JOB TRAINING, SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES ed in an implementing ordinance through an annual allocation by commission district of the
AND PROGRAMS FOR MEETING MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE POOR, THE DISABLED, AND THE AGED?
greater of $50,000 or 15% of the total funds generated from that district on the condition that
WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL P- TO RENEW THE MILLAGE AUTHORIZED IN 2016 AT THE ESTIMATED 2020 for any year for which this continued levy would be imposed. Wayne County must budget
ROLLBACK RATE OF 0.2459 MILLS FOR FIVE MORE YEARS (2021 THROUGH 2025) TO CONTINUE TO from other sources an amount equal to its 1995-1996 fiscal year appropriation for parks? This
IMPROVE AND OPERATE SEVERAL PARKS AND RELATED FACILITIES, INCLUDING HINES PARK, ELIZA- renewal is projected to generate $10,871,753 in 2021. YES [ ]
BETH PARK, CHANDLER PARK AND IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL PARKS IN THE 43 COMMUNITIES AS NO [ ]
PROVIDED IN AN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE THROUGH AN ANNUAL ALLOCATION BY COMMISSION
DISTRICT OF THE GREATER OF $50,000 OR 15% OF THE TOTAL FUNDS GENERATED FROM THAT DIS-
TRICT, ON THE CONDITION THAT, FOR ANY YEAR FOR WHICH THIS CONTINUED LEVY WOULD BE Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111 Wayne
IMPOSED, WAYNE COUNTY MUST BUDGET FROM OTHER SOURCES AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ITS 1995-1996 Road, Romulus, MI 48174, or by calling (734) 942-7540.
FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION FOR PARKS?
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL–FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL, SHALL THE EXPIRED PREVI- PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in the City of Romulus must possess the following
OUS VOTED INCREASE IN THE TAX LIMITATIONS IMPOSED UNDER ARTICLE IX, SEC. 6 OF THE MICHI- qualifications on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) at least 18
GAN CONSTITUTION IN SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, OF 1 MILL ($1.00 PER $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUE), REDUCED years of age (by election day); (3) a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of Romulus for
TO .98450 MILLS ($.9845 PER $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUE) BY THE REQUIRED MILLAGE ROLLBACKS, BE not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL 168.492); (4) not serving a sentence in jail or prison.
RENEWED AT AND INCREASED UP TO THE ORIGINAL VOTED 1 MILL ($1.00 PER $1,000 OF TAXABLE
VALUE) AND LEVIED FOR 4 YEARS, 2020 THROUGH 2023 INCLUSIVE, FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRO- Registrations will be received at the City of Romulus located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
TECTION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, RAISING 48174, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
AN ESTIMATED $365,500.00 IN THE FIRST YEAR THE MILLAGE IS LEVIED? Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
Clerk's Office.
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained in the Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
48111, telephone: (734) 461-6201. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.
Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle; July 2, 2020 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
Sumpter Township Clerk Posted: July 6, 2020 Publish: 07-02-2020 RM0505 - 070220 2.5 x 9.699
ST0004 - 070220 2.5 x 7.261