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Black History Month was officially
celebrated with multiple events
throughout the City of Romulus in
February including an Appreciation
Breakfast and a Black History bus tour
of the area.
Mayor LeRoy D. Burcroff and the
members of the city council issued an
official resolution and proclamation
marking the celebration for the second
consecutive year.
The Appreciation Breakfast took
place Feb. 22 at the Romulus Athletic
Center with a record turnout of more
than 110 people. The gathering also fea-
tured a special tribute video with inter-
views fromsome of the oldest black resi-
dents in the community and perform-
ances from Romulus High School stu-
dents. Distinguished Community
Service awards were presented during
the breakfast to Emery Long, a lifelong
Romulus resident, Rotarian and volun-
teer; the Rev. Rita Talley who is the
associate pastor at First Baptist Church
and who has been a Romulus School
District employee for more than 30
years, and Willie B. Watson, a former
City of Romulus employee and involved
resident. Also honored was St. John's
Lodge No. 44 of the Free and Accepted
Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation where
members have been active in the com-
munity since 1948 and have demonstrat-
ed a long history of service.
A record crowd of 40 or so participat-
ed in the Romulus Black History Bus
Tour, more than double the number of
guests last year. The bus made five stops
at locations around the city that were
significant to the history of the commu-
nity and black culture. Participants on
the tour learned about two African-
American veterans from Romulus, one
from the Vietnam era for whom a local
park is named and another who fought
in the Civil War and is now buried in
Romulus. The creation of the Romulus
ProgressiveAssociation and theThomas
J. Coleman Community Center were
also topics on the tour which endedwith
two stops that were a part of the
Underground Railroad in the 1800s:
Romulus Wesleyan Church lead by
Pastor Bob Harper and the Kingsley
House at the Romulus Historical
Museum, whereMuseumDirector Pearl
Varner led the tours.
For more information about the
Romulus role in the Underground
Railroad, visit the Romulus Historical
Museum, 11147 Hunt St. in Romulus,
open from 1-4 p.m. Sundays or call (734)
942-2340.
CITY OF ROMULUS
2016 BOARD OF REVIEW
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
APPOINTMENT ONLY
for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared,
as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to.
March 14, 2016:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 15, 2016:
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 16, 2016:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board
OR
(2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all
written appeals/documentation no later than March 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm.
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of
Review.
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on:
July 19, 2016:
9:30 am
December 13, 2016:
9:30 am
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the "Open Meetings Act".
Publish:
02/25/2016
03/03/2016
03/10/2016
RM031016-0030 2.5 x 5.242
CITY OF ROMULUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP# 15/16-24 Group Medical and Prescription Insurance Plan
RFP# 15/16-25 Group Vision Insurance Plan
RFP 15/16-26 Group Dental Insurance Plan
(1)
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the above
item/items.
(2)
Specifications may be obtained from the MITN system @
.
(3)
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no
later than 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2016. At approximately 2:15, local time all
timely received bids are to be publicly opened and read.
RESPONSE ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE RFP NUMBER AND
NAME AND BE ADDRESSED:
RFP #___
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(4)
The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(5)
For additional information contact:
Jenelle DesMarais, Senior Plan Analyst
(248) 822-6239
With copy to:
Diane Dignan, Account Director
(248) 822-6241
Publish: 3/10/16
RM030316-0032 2.5 x 3.828
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOXIOUS WEED NOTICE TO THE
PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE
CITY OF ROMULUS
In accordance with P.A. 359 of 1941, as amended and Chapter 34, Article 3, of the Romulus Code
of Ordinances it shall be the duty of all owners of lands on which noxious weeds are found grow-
ing, to destroy the same before they reach a seed bearing stage and to prevent such weeds from
becoming a detriment to public health.
If any such owner, agent or occupant of such land shall refuse to destroy such noxious weeds or
cause them to be destroyed, it shall be the duty of the Noxious Weed Commissioner to enter upon
such land and destroy such noxious weeds.
Nothing in this notice shall apply to weeds in fields devoted to growing any small grain crop such
as wheat, oats, barley or rye.
All weeds not cut by May 1, 2016 will be cut by the City and the owner of the property will be
charged with the cost. Subsequent violations will result in additional cuttings and will be done as
often as necessary when vegetation reaches eight (8) inches in height and/or seed bearing stage.
Any expense incurred in such destruction shall be paid by the owner or owners of such land and the
city shall have a lien against such land for such expense. Any owner who shall refuse to destroy
such noxious weeds shall also be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 per cutting in the dis-
cretion of the court.
All refuse and debris on the given owners property will be removed by the City at the owners'
expense.
Publish: March 10 and 24, 2016
RM030316-0031 2.5 x 5.789
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all residents and other interested parties: Agendas and Minutes for the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees
Meetings are available for review online at
under Agendas/Minutes and in the Clerk's Office at
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI.
Regular Meeting dates in 2016: March 15, April 12, April 26, May 17, June 14, July 19, August 9, September 13, September
27, October 11, October 25, November 15 and December 13.
Special meetings, if any, will occur on Tuesdays, unless otherwise posted. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the
Board of Trustees Meetings.
Nancy Conzelman
Township Clerk
PT031016-0040 2.5 x 1.711
Celebration
City marks Black History Month with
appreciation breakfast, bus history tour
Council to schedule public
meetings about road repair costs
Mayor’s Ball is this Saturday
Legislators set monthly meeting
Belleville City Council members have
agreed to schedule both an informational
and town hall meeting regarding the cost
of street repairs in the city.
Officials learned last month that the
cost to repair all city streets would
exceed $10 million which would require
a levy of 13.07 mills on residents for 10
years. An alternate plan would be to levy
9.24mills for a 15-year term.
That would cost taxpayers an average
of $704 annually for 10 years or $498
annually for 15 years, according to a
Road Bond Analysis presented to council
members during their regular meeting
Feb. 16.
“It's not pretty,” noted City Manager
DianaKollmeyer.
Keith Tackett, director of the city
Department of Public Works said that
there is also a 15 percent increase in
paving costs expected this year, which
could impact the costs. He said that the
street study was performed throughout
the city and the repairs listed by street
according to the severity of the repairs
needed.
After some discussion, including com-
ments from the audience, council mem-
bers suggested establishing an informa-
tional meeting at the high school to
accommodate expected crowds and then
a public hearing on any action they may
take regarding the tax levy.
The motion was approved by a unani-
mous vote of the officials.
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 levels
are still being sought for the event.
All proceeds will be used to benefit the
Boys and Girls Clubs, a registered 501© 3
organization.
Wayne County Commissioner Glenn
S. Anderson, State Rep. Julie Plawecki,
and State Sen. David Knezek will be
hosting their normally-scheduled
monthly coffee hour in Inkster from
noon until 1 p.m. Monday, March 14.
The meeting will take place at the
Leanna Hicks Public Library, located
at 2005 InksterRoad.
Residents are encouraged to attend
and discuss issues of importance to
them.
Citizens who have questions or con-
cerns in the meantime are encouraged
to contact any of the elected officials by
mail, telephone, or email:
Sen. DavidKnezek
Mail: P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (855) 347-8005
Email:
StateRep. JuliePlawecki
Mail: P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 373-0849
Email:
.
CommissionerGlennS. Anderson
Mail: 500GriswoldSt., 7thFloor,
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-8855
Email:
Romulus Historical Museum Director Pearl Varner, below in costume, explains the role
of the Kingsley House in the Underground Railroad during the bus tour of historic sites
during Black History Month.
