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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

New salon opens at

Romulus Senior Center

A new hair salon is now available to ting.
cater to the needs of senior citizens who “A salon is a good amenity to have at
frequent the Romulus Senior Center at the Senior Center,” Swidan said. “Our sen-
36525 Bibbins. iors will be able to take advantage of these
The Friends of the Senior Center necessary hygiene services at senior-
Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organiza- friendly prices and a convenient location.
tion, under the leadership of Rose Swidan, They will leave with smiles on their faces.”
collected $37,000 through several fundrais- Swidan added: “I'm thankful for all of
ing events so the salon could be created in the people who donated to the salon. We're
a previously under-utilized section of the very grateful for the full cooperation and
Senior Center. Swidan also serves as the support of Mayor (LeRoy) Burcroff and the be offering a unique service and improved the services. The facility will also be handi-
director of Senior Services in the City city. We have been very blessed.” facility with no additional tax dollars,” said cap accessible.
Romulus. Burcroff was so impressed with the out- Burcroff. Seniors without transportation can call
Swidan said she came up with the idea come that he talked about the salon and Architect Shirley A. Ghannam of within 24 hours and get a ride to the
after seeing a salon providing services to the foundation this month during his State Arconcepts, Inc. drew up the plans and Center at no cost to access the salon and a
residents of a senior living facility in of the City Address. General contractor Hittle Construction variety other daily activities utilizing a
another community. The Senior Center “Rose and the foundation have done a Co., owned by Mark Hittle, did a bulk of the partnership with SMART.
had made haircuts available one day a great job reaching their goal to renovate work, converting a little-used storage room For more information on the salon and
month, but now services will be provided this space at the Senior Center. We are and an empty closet into the salon. other activities at the Romulus Senior
more frequently and in a professional set- proud to have worked together and soon Local licensed beauticians will provide Center, call (734) 955-4120.
Belleville High School to host district robotics competition

For the second year, the FIRST petition in the world, encouraging FIRST Robotics Team began three technological intricacies as well as Sponsorship levels are avail-
Robotics District competition will students to expand their horizons years ago. The teams have won the business aspects of making a able in amounts from $250 to
take place at Belleville High in science, technology, engineering two awards for one rookie team as purpose-built robot. $15,000 dollars, all with accompa-
School. and math while applying their well as winning a district competi- Donations will also help the nying recognition and visibility.
The competition for 40 First skills. Nearly 7,000 teams around tion. Belleville High School team For more information about
Robotics teams from schools the world build robots with guid- The Belleville team is seeking accommodate the hundreds of stu- sponsorships call (734) 697-9133 or
throughout the state is set for 9 ance from local engineers and sponsors for the 2019 competition. dents from 39 local Michigan robot- visit bhsrobotics@vanburen-
a.m. until 9 p.m. March 1, 8 and 9. mentors to participate. Sponsors will help add students to ics teams who will compete at the schools.net or team6615.vanburen-
This is the largest high school com- The Belleville High School the team and help them learn the event. schools.net.

Clarification GriefShare program set to begin at Five Points Church

GriefShare will offer a 13-week, attending every meeting. the death of a spouse, child, par- being stuck in grief. Grief-related
The Jan. 31-Feb. 6, nondenominational program that The DVD seminar/support ent, sibling, other family member handouts will be available each
edition, a story about focuses on grief topics associated group features nationally respect- or friend are offered. No matter week.
the Belleville Area with the death of a loved one from ed grief experts and real-life sto- what the cause of a loved one's Registration fee is $15 which
Lions Club had an 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21 through May 16. ries by people who have experi- death, this is an opportunity to be will include a journal/workbook
incorrect statement Whether your bereavement expe- enced the pain of losing a loved around people who understand that coordinates with the DVD.
both on the front page rience is recent or not so recent, one, followed by group discussion. what you are dealing with. You For more information visit
blurb and the story you will find tools for coping with Many grieving people find they will learn how to recognize cer- www.griefshare.org or call (734)
headline about a grant your grief. are only beginning the work of tain emotions that hinder your 941 1511. A promotional video can
on diabetes education. Meetings will take place at the healing when friends or family healing, how to handle insensitive be found at https://vimeo.com/
That grant is for 5 Points Church in Romulus at have returned to their daily life people, and the symptoms of 100993018.
District 11 1A which 37300 Goddard and Huron River routines.
includes Belleville and Drive. Participants may attend Encouragement,
other clubs. any or all meetings, although the comfort and coping CITY OF ROMULUS
most benefit is received through tools in grieving BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019

NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hear-
TO: Xavier Remi-Francis Richard-Frost
ing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road to
You are hereby notified that on March 21st, 2018, pursuant to MCL 333.7521, the Canton Township Police Department seized consider the following petition:
the following described property: $984.00 U.S. Currency. If you claim an interest in the property you must, within twenty (20)
days of the first publication of this notice, file a claim with the Canton Township Police Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., 1. BZA-2019-001; Vein Center requesting variances from Section 48-7 of the Sign Ordinance
Canton, MI 48188, phone: 734-394-5400. Failure to file a written claim will result in the forfeiture of the seized items to the to allow a second wall sign where only one sign is permitted and to allow the total area wall sig-
Canton Township Police Department. CN1817 - 021419 2.5 x
nage to exceed the maximum amount permitted. The subject property is located at 9950 Wayne
Road (Parcel ID #80-065-99-0050-003).
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID Copies of the applications are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours which
are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written comments may be submitted and
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019 for the following:
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
CANTON HUMAN SERVICES CENTER ROOF AND SOFFIT REPLACEMENT Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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 City of Romulus, Michigan
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. Publish: February 14, 2019 RM0372 - 021419 2.5 x 3.687
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish 2/14/2018 CN1820 - 021419 2.5 x 2.056 MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2019
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
INVITATION TO BID The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb.
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 for the following: Excused: William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
2019 MINOR ROADWAYS REHABILITATION
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Bids may be picked up at the office of Northwest Consultants, Inc. 44978 Ford Road Suite A, Canton MI 48187, or you may con- Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
tact Gary Schmitt at: 734/454-7566. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name, compa- 1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
ny name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject 19-020 2A. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
any or all bids. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in City Council held on January 14, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
employment or the provision of services. 19-021 2B. Moved by Webb, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on January 14, 2019 – Open Session, City Annual Financial Report. Motion Carried
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Unanimously.
3. Petitioner
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4. Chairperson’s Report
Mayor Pro Tem Barden spoke about the wonderful job the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee did on the MLK
Day Celebration Program. City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg thanked everyone who participated in the MLK Day
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Celebration and she shared a picture Mr. Don McDonald painted capturing the spirit of MLK Day
INVITATION TO BID
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report
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, March 7, 2019 for the following: Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
19-022 5A. Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor
2019 MAJOR ROADWAYS REHABILITATION - ASPHALT and clerk to enter into contract modification No. 6 for the Vining and Ecorse Road Construction Project with
Dan’s Excavating in the amount of $114,367.55. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Bids may be picked up at the office of Northwest Consultants, Inc. 44978 Ford Road Suite A, Canton MI 48187, or you may con- 19-023 5B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and grant authorization for
tact Gary Schmitt at: 734/454-7566. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name, compa- the mayor and clerk to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with Comerica Leasing for the lease-purchase of a
ny name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject 2018 Spartan S-180 Pumper Truck in the amount of $430,274 at a fixed interest rate of 3.221% for four years
any or all bids. 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. with the first payment to be made August 1, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK 19-024 6A1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Webb to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 18/19-20, Michigan Indigent Defense Fund which was introduced at the Council meeting of Jan.14,
Publish 2/14/2018 CN1822 - 021419 2.5 x 2.062 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-025 6A2. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to schedule a study session for February 11, 2019 at 7:00
p.m. with City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, to discuss the City Quarterly Investment Report. The meeting will be held
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers. Motion Carried Unanimously.
INVITATION TO BID 6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 8. Unfinished Business
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 for the following: 9. New Business
10. Communication
2019 MAJOR ROADWAYS REHABILITATION - CONCRETE
Councilwoman Talley announced the second annual Curling Royale event to be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019
Bids may be picked up at the office of Northwest Consultants, Inc. 44978 Ford Road Suite A, Canton MI 48187, or you may con- at Mary Ann Banks Park from noon until 3:00 p.m. – all proceeds to benefit Romulus High School scholarships
tact Gary Schmitt at: 734/454-7566. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name, compa- for those students whose families have served in the military. Councilwoman Talley also gave a reminder of the
ny name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject upcoming Soul Food Dinner on Feb. 7, 2019.
any or all bids. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in 19- 026 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 19-02 in the amount of $2,344,076.84. Motion
employment or the provision of services. Carried Unanimously.
12. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council. Motion
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Publish 2/14/2018 CN1821 - 021419 2.5 x 2.168 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January 28, 2019.
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