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January 28, 2016
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Charter Township of Canton
Invitation To Bid
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan will accept
sealed bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 for the following:
CANTON 2016 SIDEWALK REPAIR and GAP PROGRAM
FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS
Aziz Estates #1
Aziz Estates #2
Brookside Village #1
Brookside Village #2
Brookside Village #3
Brookside Village #4
Brookside Village #5
Brookside Village #5
Brookside Village West
Camden Park
Dasher Heights
Holiday Park #1
Holiday Park #2
Holiday Park #3
Westfield Estates
MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS
FOR THE FOLLOWING GAPS
Proposed Alternates
East Side Morton Taylor, North of Warren
Cherry Hill, West of Denton
Cherry Hill and Denton, SW Corner
Cherry Hill, East of Canton Center
Sheldon, South of Palmer
Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following approximate quantities of work:
Removal and replacement of approximately 69,300 square feet of concrete of various thickness, ranging from 4-inch, 6-
inch and 8-inches thick. The repair includes drive approaches, ADA Armor Tile, adjustments and/or reconstruction of
utility structures, curbs, restoration and related work.
Bid Documents are on file with Ms. Terry Bennett, the Township Clerk
Bid Documents may be examined at the following locations: Canton Township -2nd Floor Engineering Services, Construction
Association of Michigan, McGraw Hill Construction, Reed Construction Data, and Construction News Service of Michigan.
Bid Documents may be obtained at the Charter Township of Canton, Engineering Services - 2nd Floor, 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, MI 48188 upon making a payment of twenty five ($25.00) dollars if picked up or thirty ($30.00) dollars if mailed (checks
or money orders only - Payable to the Charter Township of Canton, no cash), none of which will be refunded.
Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond in the amount of at least
five (5) percent of the amount bid, drawn payable to the Charter Township of Canton as security for the proper execution of the
Contract. Bids may not be withdrawn for the period of 60 days after date of receiving bids. All bids must be submitted in a
sealed envelope clearly marked with the Project Name, Bidder's name, address and telephone number, and the date and time of
bid opening.
The Charter Township of Canton reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bids
should it consider same to be in its best interest. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, and their respective employees, arising out
of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendations of any bid.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
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EC012816-1251 2.5 x 7.397
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept
sealed bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18 2016 for the following:
2016 TREE REMOVAL & PRUNING PROJECT
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. 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, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
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EC012816-1250 2.5 x 2.062
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON - NOTICE OF THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE MARCH 8, 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that
February 8, 2016
, is the last day registrations can be accepted in order to be eligible to vote in the
above stated election to be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Registrations will be accepted at the Canton Township Clerk's
Office, 1150 South Canton Center Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration
can also be made at any Secretary of State Branch Office or State Designated Agency. Persons with special needs who are
unable to register in the above mentioned manner are urged to contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120. Mail-in registrations
postmarked by
February 8, 2016
, will also be accepted.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Charter Township of Canton, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be
held in the Charter Township of Canton on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the
following:
President of the United States (Republican and Democrat Ballots)
Terry G. Bennett
Canton Township Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DIVISION REGULATIONS CHAPTER 110/82 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Condominium Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton, that the Planning
Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 8, 2016 in the
First Floor
Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
to consider the
request by the petitioner to permit the following proposed variances to the Condominium Ordinance for the project known as
Grandview Estates located south of Geddes between Denton and Barr Road.
The petitioner has requested a variance pursuant to Section 82-127(b) to allow a variance to the maximum block length.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, February 4, 2016 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Greg Greene, Chairman
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept
sealed bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18 2016 for the following:
2016 TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. 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, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 1/28/2016
EC012816-1249 2.5 x 2.062
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Human Resources Director
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
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Superintendent of Romulus
Community Schools Marjie McAnally
presented members of the Romulus
Community Schools Board of Education
certificates of appreciation at their Jan.
11meeting.
“Serving on a school board has been
described as the 'toughest volunteer job
in America. Yet Michigan's public school
board members dedicate countless per-
sonal hours to attending meetings,
school functions, and hours of prepara-
tion for the decisions they make,” said
McAnally.
“On top of that, many pursue their
own professional development to stay on
top of the ever-changing education land-
scape. Collectively, school board mem-
bers in Michigan have spent about 7,000
hours attending training and profession-
al development. They're dedicated indi-
viduals who are committed to the contin-
uing success of our schools and stu-
dents,” she added.
January is School Board Recognition
Month andRomulus Community Schools
joined 541 local and 56 intermediate
school districts across the state to thank
these community volunteers for their
untiring dedication to public education.
School board members in Romulus
develop policies and make tough deci-
sions that help shape the future of our
education system. They bear responsibil-
ity and oversight for an annual budget of
over $30 million, 3,000 students, 300
employees' and seven instructional
buildings, she said.
“We proudly join educators and com-
munity members in saluting these edu-
cation advocates as they provide vision
and leadership for student achievement,
academic programs, district funding and
school facilities,”McAnally added. “They
preserve the core of our democracy-pub-
lic education.”
Road construction and the Wayne Road
sidewalk projects.
“Both make our community more safe,
walkable and pedestrian-friendly,” said
Burcroff.
This year, he said the city would con-
centrate on additional economic and com-
munity development projects, including
the expansion of the 34th District Court,
which will be funded through bonds sold
by the city.
Much has been accomplished, during
the “first half,” he said, but there is still
plenty to do.
“Don't give up at halftime,” Burcroff
said, quoting legendary football coach
Bear Bryant. “Concentrate onwinning the
secondhalf.”
The Mayors' Ball, hosted by Romulus
Mayor LeRoy D. Burcroff and Belleville
Mayor Kerreen Conley, is planned for 5
p.m. until midnight, Saturday March 12 at
the Romulus Sheraton Hotel, 8000
MerrimanRoad inRomulus.
Tickets are $100 per person and the
donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs in
the communities will include dinner, an
open bar, dancing and entertainment
alongwith live and silent auctions.
Advance ticket purchase is required.
Tickets and information are available
from Rob McLachlan, (734) 578-5682 or
Sponsorships at various financial lev-
els are still being sought for the event and
ads in the programbook are available.
The Boys and Girls Clubs is a regis-
tered 501©3 organization.
A 13-year-old freshman student at
Belleville High School was arrested and
subsequently expelled after a gun was
discovered inhis backpackDec. 15.
Parents of students at the high school
expressed their displeasure at the failure
of school administrators and particularly
with principal Abdul Madyn to notify
them of the incident. Madyn told TV
reporters that the student had been
arrested by police and subsequently
expelled. He also said he had an “open
door policy” and would discuss the inci-
dent with any parents who had questions
about the incident.
According toMadyn’s aired comments,
the student had some issues with others
at the school and brought the stolen
handgun to class. The gun was unloaded
but the teen did have bullets in his back-
pack.
Staff members and parents only found
out about the situation last Friday,
according to reports, and were upset that
no notification had been forthcoming
fromschool administrators.
Monday morning, Jan. 25, city officials
announced that in “response to a generic
threat received by several high schools in
southeast Michigan, Romulus High
School and Romulus Police Department
instituted proactive precautionary secu-
rity measures to ensure the safety of stu-
dents and staff.”
The response came after a student
brought an Instagram message to the
attention of a staff member at the high
school. The message contained a non-
specific threat directed to “rhs,” similar
to other generic threats received by sev-
eral other high schools. The post did not
mentionRomulusHighSchool by name.
Romulus Police Department officers,
were able to determine that the threat to
thehigh school “was not credible.”
Police officials said that a state of
heightened awareness was still in place
and that the department and the school
district were “partnering to ensure the
continued safety and security of students,
staff, residents and citizens in our com-
munity.”
Romulus School Board Trustee Devan Safford, left, Trustee Tomeka Boles, Secretary
Theresa Beard, President Tom Kuderik, Treasurer Sandra Crout and Vice President
Danielle Funderburg show off their certificates of appreciation for their service. Trustee
Ulanda Caldwell is not pictured.
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Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff arrives with his "cheerleaders" for his football-themed
State of the City address.
