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Legislator blasts ‘thoughts and prayers’ after shooting

State Rep. Ranjeev Puri, D- “What happened in East less.
Canton Township, did not mince Lansing is unfortunately far too “We will not stop until our stu-
words in a statement issued fol- common. Going to school in dents can attend school without
lowing the shootings at Michigan America, whether it's pre-school fear, our communities can attend
State University. Three students or college, means risking your places of worship in peace, and
were killed and five wounded life every day to the threat of a our society is safe from senseless
during the incident that sent mass shooting,” Puri said. “Yet gun violence,” the statement con-
shockwaves across the country. all we have offered up are empty cluded.
Puri offered condolences to solutions-traumatizing active According to police reports,
the families of the injured and shooter drills and bulletproof the assailant, Anthony McRae,
the survivors of the deceased stu- backpacks. 43, was found dead of a self-
dents but had no sympathy for “We are not even two full inflicted gunshot wound the
his fellow lawmakers last week. months into 2023, and this marks same day he allegedly entered
“F---- your thoughts and the 67th mass shooting of the two buildings on the Michigan
prayers,” he said in a statement year, along with over 2,215 mass State campus and began firing a
that went viral on social media, shooting gun deaths,” he said. weapon. To date, authorities
prompting both support and criti- “Thoughts and prayers without have not released a motive for
cism. action and change are meaning- the rampage. State Rep. Ranjeev Puri
Sumpter trustee criticizes ‘obscene’ cost for sewer repairs

A $24,500 pump line repair was provided the previous repairs.
approved by members of the Sumpter ” Oddy said he wanted to ensure that
Township Board of Trustees despite the And now I'm expected to believe the current contract for the repairs
concerns of Trustee Don LaPorte who that nobody saw two pipes that carry product out. include a statement that the previous
called the continued expenses at the evaluation was not properly done.
facility "obscene." That they were never looked at? "I don't know if there's a way to go back
The proposed repairs of the exit lines It's another $24,500. on the contractor. We have to rely on the
at the Sumpter and Willis Road pump professionals and engineers that do this
station was brought to the attention of the work for a living. Just tell us if it is good,
board members by Township Manager engineering reports for the 2019 repairs. months?' I am not warm and fuzzy about bad or indifferent. They should have
Tony Burdick during the Feb. 14 meeting. He said, however that a current exami- paying $24,500 for two exit lines." some responsibility when they evaluate
Burdick told the trustees that repairs at nation "blatantly showed the issue that LaPorte “strongly" suggested the pipes and say they are stable."
the station were an immediate concern. we didn't realize existed." He explained board table the proposed repair "until we Burdick explained that if the pipes
"This is something that could all of a that two exit feedlines have developed have a totality of all-encompassing costs were to fail, "the cost could be $1,000 a
sudden blow and be a lot worse," Burdick holes and the damage is getting progres- and I mean everything that could come day if the pipes were inoperable."
told the board members. "Popular opin- sively worse. He repeated that he had no up as it relates to this hole we keep shov- Following lengthy discussion, the
ion is that it is as close to being an emer- documentation for any reason the issue eling money into. It's absolutely obscene board members approved the repair to
gency as it can get." was not addressed during previous the amount of money we keep putting be completed by Lawrence M. Clarke,
Trustee Matt Oddy questioned the repairs. into this hole." Inc. Work. LaPorte cast the lone no vote
repair request noting that the township LaPorte told the board members, "I Burdick explained that the proposed while Trustee Peggy Morgan was absent
had redone the whole station recently. "I about lost my mind when I saw this on contractor was not the same vendor who from the meeting.
know we ended up having overages of the agenda." He said that he had been
close to $20,000," Oddy said, questioning adamant at the time of the previous work
the failure to repair the exit pumps at the at the station that the work should be "all SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
2023
time of the previous work. Burdick noted encapsulated." He said previous reports MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
that the previous pump station project during the 2019 project included change
was completed in September of 2019 for orders to replace the incoming lines and NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP.
a total cost of $140,000 and that there a liner because the hydrogen sulfide gas THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE MEETING AT THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 23480
SUMPTER ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
were some change orders and overrides. caused damage.
He said he had no directives as to the "And now I'm expected to believe that Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 4:30 PM Organizational Meeting
reason the current failing lines were not nobody saw two pipes that carry product Monday, March 13th, 2023 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Appointments
repaired at that time. out. That they were never looked at? It's Wednesday, March 15th , 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Appointments
"There is no record of any noted defi- another $24,500. I have to ask 'what else
ciencies" Burdick said, referring to the are you going to miss in another six All hearings are by appointment only and must be accompanied by a petition form. Please call one of the numbers below for an
appointment. Petitions are available at the Sumpter Township Supervisors Office or download a petition for at www.michi-
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To subscribe to The Eagle visit Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:00 pm. No postmarks are accepted. Mail petitions to: Sumpter Township Board of Review
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
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Department, Tuesdays & Thursdays at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2236.
Notice of Public Hearing Publish: February 16th, February 23rd, March 2nd
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PLANNING COMMISSION Esther Hurst
Clerk
PROPOSED ACTION: Request for Special Land Use at Halyard Ridge Business Park Sumpter Township ST0142 - 02 23 23 2.5 x 3.969
DATE OF HEARING: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 PM
PLACE OF HEARING: Plymouth Township Hall Offices, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Plymouth has received an CITY OF ROMULUS
application for a Special Land Use at Halyard Ridge Business Park, located at 15000 Ridge Road (Tax ID# 78 006 99 0001 002). ITB 22/23-16 - PROJECT #0155-22-0060
The applicant is seeking to construct an outdoor storage area behind the approved industrial building on the site. The Planning
Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm, to hear public comment. BRANDT ROAD CONCRETE PAVING CDBG PROJECT
Written comments will be received by postal mail or email to planning@plymouthtwp.org until close-of-business on March 14, The City of Romulus is requesting sealed bids for the Brandt Road Concrete Paving CDBG Project.
2023. View the digital plans here, or in-person at the 2nd Floor Public Services Counter of Plymouth Township Hall (8:00 AM - The project is located on the approximately 0.5-mile stretch of Brandt Road between Dorset Street
4:30 PM): www.plymouthtwp.org/government/departments/community_development/current_projects.php and Dru Avenue south of Eureka Road between Middlebelt Road and Merriman Road. The work
includes replacement of the existing concrete pavement with 8-inch non-reinforced concrete with
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspondence regarding integral curbs placed on existing aggregate base material.
the application to Plymouth Township Hall, attn.: Carol Martin. Plymouth Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary
aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one week's advance notice by writing or calling the
Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170; (734) 354-3201. No pre-bid meeting is required.
Publish on, or before: February 28, 2023 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on
Gail Grieger, Secretary, Planning Commission PT0303 - 022323 2.5 x 3.267 February 28, 2023. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ITB 22/23-16 - PROJECT #0155-22-0060
CITY OF ROMULUS BRANDT ROAD CONCRETE PAVING CDBG PROJECT
City of Romulus Clerk's Office
2023 BOARD OF REVIEW 11111 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall,
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by Contract documents shall be on file after 1:00 PM, February 14, 2023, at the City of Romulus Clerk's
APPOINTMENT ONLY for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared, Office or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer, OHM Advisors, 34000
as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to. Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711).

Companies can also view or download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN
March 13, 2023: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct
March 14, 2023: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn).
March 15, 2023: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per-
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
OR (2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all
written appeals/documentation no later than March 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm. 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
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most respon-
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of sive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or other-
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of wise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. This is a Federally funded proj-
Review. ect. The contractor and subcontractors must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity require-
ments, Davis-Bacon Wages, and other requirements as set forth in the bid documents. Minority and
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus Women Owned Business Enterprises seeking bid opportunities under this project are encouraged to
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520. respond.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on: action of the members of the 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
July 18, 2023: 9:30 am by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder.
December 12, 2023: 9:30 am
All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Rich Hobgood
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”. of OHM at 734-466-4492 or via email at rich.hobgood@ohm-advisors.com.
The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or
solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any
Publish: 02/16/2023 notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
02/23/2023
03/02/2023 RM0714 - 022323 2.5 x 5.656 Publish: 02/23/2023 RM0715 - 022323 2.5 x 8.118