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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Keeping their cool

Curling Royale winners celebrate

Team Hollywood took home Mary Ann Banks Park on
the first place trophy in the third Goddard Road.
annual Curling Royale tourna- Curling is a sport in which
ment in Romulus earlier this players take turns sliding heavy
month. “stones” on a sheet of ice toward a
The event, organized by target area, earning points for the
Romulus Director of Public stones stopping closest to the tar-
Services Robert McCraight, gen- get. McCraight thanked “our local
erated $500 in funding to help family-owned Osborne Concrete
Romulus High School students for hooking up our great stones.”
who have family members who Players, called “sweepers,” use
have served in the military. brooms on the ice ahead of the
McCraight said that all the players stone to help guide and control
had a great time despite ice condi- the speed and direction.
tions being “less than perfect.” McCraight also expressed his
While Team Hollywood took thanks to Norm's Catering for
home the trophy, the last minute donating food for the Frost Bite
“pick up team”, Roger roger came BBQ, this year.
in a close second. McCraight said the fourth
The event had to be resched- annual tournament will take
uled for a week again this year place the second Saturday in First-place Curling Royale Tournament team members join the second-place team members from team
due to warmer temperatures at February next year. Roger roger.
Teachers, school district ratify new contract terms

The Van Buren Public Schools Director Abdul Madyun, the con- added that the new self-insur- allowance from the state increas- While the health insurance
and the Van Buren Education tract will increase salary levels ance plan in the contract could es to $8,728 or decreases to coverage offered teachers will
Association have agreed to a new by $600 the first year and an addi- mean more money for the teach- $8,128. That per-pupil funding is remain unchanged, a committee
contract. tional $400 the second year. ers who received the longevity now $8,228. will be established to address
Members of the board of edu- President of the Van Buren pay the union has been asking Longevity payments begin for classroom safety issues, Madyun
cation unanimously ratified the Education Association Marcus for in several past contract nego- teachers with 14 or more years said. The contract also includes
new 2-year contract which will Hosman said he was pleased tiations. seniority in the district at $600; language regarding support for
invest about $2 million into with the contract. The contract also includes a those with 20-25 years in the dis- severe disciplinary issues and
teaching in the district during the “It's a good bargain, though provision that will allow for the trict will receive $1,000 and legal help should a teacher
Feb. 10 meeting. According to the bargaining was very time- reopening of salary negotiations teachers with 26 or more years in “doing their job” be the subject of
district Human Resources consuming,” he said. Hosman if the per-pupil foundation the district will receive $1,400. litigation or a lawsuit.
Festival ple on Main Street, our members, don't New police chief is named
want it,” he told the council..
Members of the council referred the David Robinson, the former City of Services dispute resolution center and
FROM PAGE 1 agreements and the issue to recently- Dearborn Deputy Chief of Police, has has been the interim director of the non-
hired interim City Manager Tracy been named as the new part-time chief in profit group for four months.
from the chamber of commerce who Schultz-Kobylarz, named to her new Belleville. “My calling and passion is law enforce-
said that he asked chamber members position earlier this month. She was Robinson retired from Dearborn in ment,” he told the members of the city
about the festival and found that 70 per- instructed to meet with members of the July, 2019, after 30 years with the police council. “That's what I'm good at. When
cent of chamber members did not and Strawberry Festival Committee and department. His new position with the opportunity came up here, it was
would not attend the Strawberry members of the Chamber of Commerce Belleville will become official following a almost perfect. Too perfect.”
Festival. He told the council than many before making a recommendation to the background check and the finalization of “We need people to trust us,” he said.
local businesses actually close for the council regarding continuing or can- the contract details. “Building trust is paramount in a police
weekend and that 40 percent of the celling the festival. Following his retirement, he served department. Police work is a calling and a
funds generated goes to “two people.” No date or timeline for her report with the Wayne County Mediation passion, not a job.”
“We don't need that $12,000. The peo- was discussed.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Romulus, Michigan
City of Romulus March 10, 2020
Public Accuracy Test Presidential Primary Election

To the qualified electors of the City of Romulus, Wayne County, and State of Michigan: TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
will be used in Precincts 1-12 for the March 10, 2020 TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Presidential Primary Election is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Romulus City Hall Community Room (lower level) THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m.
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following office will appear on the ballot:
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tab-
ulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law. President of the United States
(MCL 168.798(1)
THE FURTHER PURPOSE of the election is to vote on the following Proposal as presented and
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING listed below: The following proposal will appear on the ballot:
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL
MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Renewal of Wayne County Art Institute Authority Millage
Clerk's Office by writing or calling the following:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. In 2012 the electors of Wayne County approved a 10-year millage to provide County resi-
dents with services from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) through the Wayne County Art
A copy of this notice is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Institute Authority. As a result of the millage, the DIA provides Wayne County residents with
free K-12 school field trips including free transportation, free senior group programming
with free transportation, and unlimited free general admission. To ensure transparency, the
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk RM0479 - 022720 2.5 x 4.106 DIA submits to an annual independent audit and posts financial reports online.
To continue to provide revenue to the DIA, which will allow these DIA services for the resi-
dents of the County to continue, the Art Institute Authority is permitted by law to seek a
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID renewal of the millage at a rate of no more than the current 0.2 mill (20 cents per $1,000 tax-
ITB 19/20-27 Two Year Contractual Services Contract for Pavement Marking able value) on all real and personal property in the County. Revenue from this millage will
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies to obtain fixed pricing be disbursed to the Art Institute Authority and then transferred to the DIA as permitted by
for a two year contractual services agreement for the annual pavement marking of approximately and for the purposes set forth in Public Act 296 of 2010. It is estimated that if approved and
41.48 miles of Major and Local Streets as specified by Section 811 of the MDOT Standard levied, this millage renewal would generate approximately $8,500,000 in 2022.
Specifications for Highway Construction.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the Do you approve the renewal of the 0.2 mill on all taxable property located within the County
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group for a period of 10 years from 2022 through 2031?
page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the YES [ ]
forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other NO [ ]
source are not considered official copies. Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk’s Office,
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, or by calling (734) 942-7540.
of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing
Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website PLEASE BE ADVISED that all electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eli-
regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued gible to vote at this election. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instruc-
addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each adden- tions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in
dum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election.
and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. Persons with special needs as defined
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub- by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Office at 734-942-7540.
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 3/24/2020. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro- Precincts Polling Locations
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and 1, 7 & 10 Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
read. 2 & 4 Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by 3, 8, & 9 Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements. 5 Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Street
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the 6 West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most 11 Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of 12 Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. (All Precincts are located in Romulus, MI)
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call-
ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Absentee ballots (AV) are available for all elections; registered
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu- voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. You may apply
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized and obtain an AV ballot without providing a reason. Weekend hours of operation prior to the primary
posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is election are Friday, March 6th (8am-5 pm); Saturday, March 7th (8 am-4 pm); and Monday, March
strictly prohibited. 9th (8 am-5 pm).
Publish: 2/27/2020 RM0481 - 022720 2.5 x 5.595 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk Publish: 02-27-2020
RM0478 - 022720 2.5 x 10.038