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Curling Royale tournament set in Romulus

One of the 'coolest' events in Romulus two. ers explained. The purpose is to accumu- Post #78.
will return Jan. 20. The player can induce a curved path, late the highest score for a game; points Organizers said there are limited
The 6th Annual Curling Royale event described as curl, by causing the stone to are scored for the stones resting closest spots available this year. Registration is
will begin at 3 p.m. at Mary Ann Banks slowly rotate as it slides. The path of the to the center of the house at the conclu- available at
Park Jan. 20 and team registrations are rock may be further influenced by two sion of each end, which is completed https://www.romulusgov.com/.../6th-
now being accepted. sweepers with brooms or brushes, who when both teams have thrown all of their Annual-Curling-Royale-108 or by calling
Curling is a sport in which players accompany it as it slides down the sheet stones once. A game usually consists of (734) 942-7545.
slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a and sweep the ice in front of the stone. eight or 10 ends. This event is weather permitting. The
target area which is segmented into four “Sweeping a rock” decreases the friction, Romulus is accepting registrations backup date is set for Saturday, Jan. 27.
concentric circles. The sport, growing in which makes the stone travel a straighter from four-person teams. Officials said No experience is necessary for this
popularity, is related to shuffleboard. path (with less curl) and a longer dis- registration is not required, but is recom- event, and snacks and refreshments are
Two teams, each with four players, take tance. A great deal of strategy and team- mended. On site registration will begin at available for purchase. A special Happy
turns sliding heavy, polished granite work go into choosing the ideal path and 2 p.m. The entry fee is $100 or $25 per Hour is planned at Artisan Reserve fol-
stones, also called rocks, across the ice placement of a stone for each situation, player. Officials stressed that all the pro- lowing the tournament.
curling sheet toward the house, a circu- and the skills of the curlers determine ceeds from the event will help fund the Mary Ann Banks Park is located at
lar target marked on the ice. Each team the degree to which the stone will Veteran's Outreach Scholarship program. 37200 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI
has eight stones, with each player sliding achieve the desired result, expert play- Checks should be made payable to VFW 48174. The event welcomes spectators.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2024, for the following:
Pheasant Run Golf Course Path Paving
West and South Nine
Proposal may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly
marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation-
al origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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INVITATION TO BID CITY OF ROMULUS
ITB 23/24-04 - PROJECT #0155-23-0060 NORTHLINE ROAD
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT
The City of Romulus is requesting sealed bids for the Northline Road Pavement Repair Project. The project is
located on the approximately 1-mile stretch of Northline Road between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road.
The work includes replacement of the existing concrete pavement with joint repairs and a HMA overlay on
existing base material.
No pre-bid meeting is required.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on January
23, 2024. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ITB 23/24-04 - PROJECT #0155-23-0060 NORTHLINE ROAD PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT
City of Romulus Clerk's Office
Previous Curling Royale District R tournaments brought out multiple local teams who 11111 Wayne Road
swept their way to victory or had a great time participating in the event. Romulus, MI 48174
Contract documents shall be on file after 1:00 PM, January 9, 2024, at, at the City of Romulus Clerk's Office
or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer, OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road,
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR Companies can also view or download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN Purchasing
ZONING VARIANCE Group page of BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn).
The Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Meeting at Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road,
Belleville, MI 48111 at: Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five percent (5%)
of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
6:00 pm, Thursday
January 25, 2024 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 scheduled closing time for
regarding the request for the following variance. receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible com-
pany, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City
NATURE OF THE REQUEST
to be in its own best interest. This is a Federally funded project. The contractor and subcontractors must com-
ply with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, Davis- Bacon Wages, and other requirements as set
The Township is in receipt of an application requesting a Zoning Ordinance Variance for a dimensional variance to allow for the
construction of an accessory carport for vehicle parking; relaxing the side yard setback distance from ten (10) feet to three (3) forth in the bid documents. Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises seeking bid opportunities under
feet. this project are encouraged to respond.
SITE LOCATION 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 without first being approved by a formal action of the members of the
The site of the requested variance is 18690 Savage Road, Belleville, MI 48111. Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of insurances and copies of endorsements
have been received by the City and the agreement is signed by authorized representatives of the City of
This Public Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 9 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions, Romulus and the successful Bidder.
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Rich Hobgood of OHM at
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office before the 734-466-4492 or via email at rich.hobgood@ohm-advisors.com.
hearing date.
The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or solicitation
Esther Hurst without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any notice of these docu-
Clerk ments or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Sumpter Township
Published: The Eagle, January 11, 2024 Publish: 01/11/2024 RM0780 - 011124 2.5 x 6.75
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Sumpter Township
Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:00 p.m. 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 Minutes
Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Clerk Hurst at 6:28 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: LaPorte, Oddy, Morgan and Rush. Also showing pres-
Roll call: Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: LaPorte, Oddy, Morgan and Rush. Excused: Supervisor Bowman. Also ent: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/Police
showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Water Superintendent Danci and 17 attendees.
Director/Police Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Water Superintendent Danci and 3 attendees.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion
Motion by Morgan, supported by Patterson to have Trustee Oddy chair the meeting. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. carried.
Motion carried.
4. Public Comment: Three (3) attendees spoke.
3. Agenda: Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve the Agenda. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion
carried. 5. Minutes: Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2023. Roll call vote:
Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
4. Public Comment: One (1) attendee spoke.
6. Warrants: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve warrants totaling
5. Minutes: Motion by Rush, supported by Patterson to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2023. Roll call vote: $223,222.61. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
7. Rush gave the Parks and Recreation report during the workshop, and stated Family Fun Day was great. Thanked the volun-
6. Warrants: Motion by Patterson, supported by Morgan to approve warrants totaling $169,737.71. Roll call vote: Yes: All in teers, Willow Party Store, Ace Hardware, Austin bounce house, Oddy family, Patterson, Burdick, Campbell, Engle, Scott, Greg,
favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Sharon, and Richard. Burdick gave out ribbons and gift cards to kids from the fishing derby. K. Sandors, L. Sandors, T. Orr, M.
Ayer, C. Phillips, C. Campbell. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to accept the report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay:
7. Rush stated Family Fund Day will be held August 22, from 12-4 at Banotai Park, and needs volunteers. Talk of holding a None. Motion carried.
turkey shoot again, but it is expensive. Thanked DPW for the parks looking good. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Morgan to
except the parks and recreation report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. 8, 9, 11 Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson receive and file the water/sewer report treasurer's report, and senior's reports.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
8. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to receive and file the water/sewer report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
Motion carried. 10. Trustee Oddy stated planning commission was having a public hearing on August 10, 2023 for adoption of a pond ordinance
and large solar farms would be held in November. Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to accept the planning/zoning report.
9. Treasurer Patterson stated going forward the treasurer's report will be different. More of an investment report. Motion by Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Rush, supported by LaPorte to accept the treasurer's report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
12.Board Response: Morgan asked when Comcast channel will be running board meetings if it was the same time. Morgan asked
10.Motion by Rush, supported by Patterson to receive and file the planning/zoning report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: about location of the handicap swings at the parks. The answer is the placement had to be accessible by automobile, and they
None. Motion carried. could be moved in the future if need be.
11.Senior report by Clerk Hurst, June Jingle will be June 28, 2023, 11-1, Tiger game on August 23, $38, and Lions game on 13.New Business:
September 24 $135. Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to accept the senior's report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay:
None. Motion carried. A. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte for approval of Martinsville Cemetery committee members of Anthony Burdick,
Scott Holtz, Karen Armatis, and Jared Bellingham. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
12.Board Response: Morgan asked when Comcast channel will be running board meetings if it was the same time. LaPorte
announced new CPR instructor is Jamie Goode. Oddy asked if Fire Chief Brown could include the anniversary dates of the month B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to adopt quarter 1 fiscal year 2023-2035 budget amendments. Roll call vote: Yes:
in his monthly report to the board. All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
13.New Business: C. Motion by LaPorte supported by Bowman to table until 2nd meeting in August and continue with Swim at own Risk
signs. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
A. Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to hire Larence McLendon as a full-time police officer, contingent upon him
passing the required physical, psychological, and drug test. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion car- D. Motion by Oddy, supported by Bowman to discuss, in open session, the grievances provided by AFSCME to Sumpter
ried. Township on behalf of employee Acheenia Hall. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to approve the estimate by Herkimer Radio for $9,339.55 plus shipping costs, E. Motion by Morgan, supported by Hurst to pay Hall for 30-day suspension and take disciplinary action out of personnel
paid out of forfeiture funds, to outfit the police department's new 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle. Roll call vote: file. Roll call vote: Yes: Morgan. Nay: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, LaPorte, Oddy, and Rush. Motion failed.
Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
F. Motion by Bowman, supported by Patterson to deny AFSCME grievance process step 2, thereby letting disciplinary
14.Announcements: Public thank you to All Year Tree Service for grinding all the fallen trees and limbs from Martinsville action stand. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Patterson, Hurst, Oddy, LaPorte, and Rush. Nay: Morgan. Motion carried.
Cemetery in one evening before the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.
Chief Luke warned of a street closure sign, that meant business, if you don't live on that street, don't use it. You will be ticketed. 14. Announcements: Blood drive being held on July 26, 2023, noon to 6:00 pm at the community center
15.Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to adjourn at 7:03 pm. All in favor. Motion carried. 15. Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to adjourn at 8:25 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by: Deputy Clerk K. Armatis Sumpter Township Minutes prepared by: Deputy Clerk K. Armatis Sumpter Township
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Esther Hurst, Clerk Date Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
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Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0170 - 01 11 28 2.5 x 7.991 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0172 - 01 11 28 2.5 x 8.138