station but indicated he would agree to
Heise's plan. Heise told the board mem-
bers and audience that the detailed plans
for a cooperative effort using Northville
firefighters was forthcoming. He said
negotiations with Northville Township
have been under way for nearly four
months.
At a previous study session Heise
advised board members that the plan was
being prepared by Northville Township
attorneys.
“We're getting an emergency agreement
that will lay out the responsibly and obli-
gation of both sides.”Heise said.
Trustees Jack Dempsey, Bob
Doroshewitz and Gary Heitman had each
requested bullet points and a memoran-
dumof understanding so they could better
comprehend the proposed agreement.
Just prior to the opening of the meeting
last week, Heise distributed a two-page
synopsis titled “Principals of Inter-govern-
mental Agreement for Fire Station #2” to
the trustees and set the tone for the public
safety-fire department discussion.
“We're not debating Northville's agree-
ment,” the supervisor said.
Curmi who objected, said, “There's no
time line, there's no plan. You're asking us
to trust you?Write it down.”
“The motion speaks for itself…what do
youwant?”Heise responded.
“I told you …something to see why
we're spending $650,000,” Curmi
answered.
It was estimated that the annual cost
factor per firefighter was $110,000, includ-
ing wages, taxes and benefits. Curmi said
he didn't want to seeHeise come back in a
year saying it (the plan) wasn't working
and asking for more funding to hire three
more firefighters.
Doroshewitz said after the meeting he
and other board members were solidly
behind the plan to reopen Station 2 but
wanted to have all the facts before they
proceeded
In spite of the protests, board members
approved an amended resolution after
final discussion of the word, “facilitated.”
The resolution describes the hiring of the
three firefighters as “recruiting pursuant
to the rules of the Civil Service
Commission.” The verbiage said the town-
ship was currently preparing to schedule
interviews for candidates, which
appeared contrary to Phillips' claim that
he has been conducting Civil Service
exams and interviewing potential fire-
fighter candidates since January in order
to be ready for the potential re-opening of
theLakePointeFireStation.
The language of the revised motion
reads: “I move to authorize the Township
Supervisor to recruit three (3) full-time
fighters in order to reopen Fire Station
#2, pursuant to the rules and hiring proce-
dures of the Civil Service Commission,
with the understanding that the reopening
is contingent upon an agreement with
Northville Township that will be present-
ed to this Board upon the conclusion of
negotiations.”
Heise's two-page bullet list included an
item under “Operations,” which read, “At
certain limited times when personnel
arrangements necessitate, Station #2 will
be temporarily out of service and will be
put back into service at the earliest possi-
ble opportunity.” People familiar with the
plans estimate it will be necessary to close
Station No. 2 a minimum of 30 to 40 days
in the course of one year. The list was not
discussed at themeeting.
The final vote was 6 to 1, with
Doroshewitz casting the opposing vote. At
the conclusion of the meeting, Heise
thanked board members for “making
tough decisions tonight on some tough
stuff.” Northville Township Public Safety
Director Todd Mutchler said he was
aware that there was a staffing agreement
with Plymouth Township regarding
Station 2, in the works between the two
communities and added that they have
had long-standing agreements with neigh-
boring communities when it comes to
mutual aid.
“I've not seen the final agreement.”
Mutchler said referring to theHeise plan.
Northville Township has one fire sta-
tion located on Six Mile Road. Mutchler
said a large percentage of Advance Life
Support (ALS) calls emanate from the east
side of their township. They employ 27
full-time firefighter paramedics. Plymouth
Township employs 18 full-time para-
medics. There are several Northville
assisted-living and skilled care facilities
located on Six Mile and on Haggerty
Roads.
“It's up to Plymouth Township to
address the service levels they want,”
Mutchler said.
Mutchler indicated the two community
fire chiefs are “talking about the agree-
ment.” He said he would hope something
might be completed by late summer or
early fall.
“Any time two communities want to
work together with successful solutions it's
always a positive thing. Station 2 opening
would certainly help with (our) response
times.”
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NOTICE!!
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET HEARING
A Public Hearing on its proposed budget will be held by the Board of Education on
the Westwood Community School District on:
Thursday, June 8, 2017
at 7:00 p.m.
In the
Equilla F. Bradford
Administrative Center
3335 S. Beech Daly Road
Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE
LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A
SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available for review in the Westwood
Administrative Office Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June
8, 2017.
Sarah Ward, Secretary
Westwood Board of Education
CITY OF WESTLAND
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following appeal will be heard at a public hearing to be held in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren
Road, Westland, MI on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at which time comments may be directed to the Board during
audience participation. If you wish to reply by mail, send your comments to the above address. All property owners whose
names appear in our tax rolls located within 300' of this property are being notified pursuant to this statute.
Petition #2853-C. Phagoo-6888 Redman
Req. for a side yd. fence location variance & a 1'6" side yd. fence hgt. variance in order to install
a 6' high privacy fence in the east side yd. of the home; whereas Sec. 22-304 states that only rear
yds. may be enclosed with a fence and Sec. 22-303(c) states that side yard fences that are
allowed cannot exceed 4'6" in hgt.
Petition #2854-L. Cruz-38362 Oakwest Dr.
Req. for a side yd. fence location variance in order to install a 4' high privacy fence in the east side
yd. of the home; whereas Art. X, Sec. 22-304(a) states that only rear yds. may be enclosed with a
fence.
Petition #2855-L. Behnke-34000 Hunter
Req. for a 1'6" side yard fence hgt. variance to install a 6' high privacy fence in the east side yd.
of the home; whereas Sec. 22-303(c) states that side yard fences that are allowed cannot exceed
4'6" in hgt.
Publish June 1, 2017
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CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 16/17-27 Hydrants, Gate Valves & Large Water Parts
ITB 16/17-35 Asphalt Repair Contract
ITB 16/17-36-Small Water Parts
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above item/items
and/or services.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid
must use the forms provided by the City
.
(2) Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN system at
/.
Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of
documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies.
(3) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN system. All inter-
ested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the
responsibility of the bidder to obtain the any issued addenda and acknowledge any issued adden-
da by including a printed copy of the addendum as part of the required documents for this solic-
itation and to list the addendum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda
Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(4) A total of two copies (one marked "Original" and one marked "Copy") of the bids must be sub-
mitted together in a sealed envelope and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later than 2:30
P.M., Tuesday,
June 20 2017
. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label provided in
the ITB documents.
(5) At approximately 2:45 p.m. local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(6) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds, insurance required by the
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(7) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received.
(8) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, by
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
.
Publish: 6/01/17
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The annual “Flowers are Forever” gar-
denwalk of the Trailwood Garden Club in
Plymouth will take place from noon until
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, rain or shine.
This year, the six selectedhomes on the
tour include a variety of features as well
as many ideas that can be adapted to
home gardens. Complimentary refresh-
ments will be served and a perennial sale
will be located at one of the home gardens
on the tour. Master Gardeners will also be
available to answer gardening questions
during the event.
Pre-sale tickets for the popular tour are
priced at $8 if sold in advance and $10 the
day of the garden walk, if available.
Tickets for children 12 and younger are
half-price and there is no charge for babes
in arms. Strollers are not permitted.
The Trailwood Garden Club, a branch
of the Woman's National Farm and
Garden Association, organizers the annu-
al tour. Tickets are available from garden
club members, Specialty Pet Supplies on
Ann Arbor Road and Sideways on Forest
Avenue. Tour tickets include descriptions
and a map to the six home gardens select-
ed for the tour this year.
Funds from the tour are used to help
with projects of the Trailwood Garden
Club, including: Plantings in downtown
Plymouth, at Plymouth Community
Veterans Memorial Park and at Plymouth
Township offices; bird-feeder at the
Medilodge of Plymouth nursing facility;
Christmas decorations at the Plymouth
Historical Museum; Michigan 4-H and
other related community activities.
For additional information, contact:
KateKerr (734) 748-7991.
Gov. Rick Snyder has named Plymouth
Township Supervisor Kurt Heise to the
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Board of Commissioners. Heise is also a
former state representative.
The board governs the Huron-Clinton
Metropolitan Authority through the
approval of expenditures, acquiring lands,
planning of new parks and facilities, and
other regional recreationalmatters.
“I thank Kurt for his commitment to
serving on this board and I am confident
his background will help him positively
impact the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan
Park,” Snyder said.
Heise is also a licensed attorney with
more than 25 years of experience in
municipal, labor, and environmental law.
Heise holds a bachelor's degree in politi-
cal science from the University of
Michigan and a law degree and master of
law degree, both from Wayne State
University Law School. He will replace
JohnHertel.
Heisewill serve a four-year termexpir-
ingMay 2, 2021.
Bright futures
The future for two local teens got a little brighter last week, thanks to the Canton
Lions Club when the group awarded $2,000 scholarships to Canton senior
Hunter Hall and Salem senior Riley Stewart. "It was a difficult decision, but I think
we chose a couple of outstanding young people," said club member Ron
Sullivan. Bob Harris present the check to Hall, above, who has raised two leader
dogs for the blind, He said he plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall
in hopes of becoming a doctor one day. John Anthony presents Stewart's check,
below. She said she plans to attend Schoolcraft College before transferring to a
larger university to study architecture and design. The Canton Lions Club, char-
tered in 1968, hosts a
variety of fundraisers
throughout the year to
fund causes like the
scholarships, Leader
Dogs for the Blind, and
more. The next one is a
charity poker tournament
from June 7-10 at Doc's
Sports Tavern in Livonia,
followed by the annual
pancake breakfast at the
Canton Liberty Fest.
We're getting an emergency
agreement that will lay out
the responsibly and obligation of both sides.
”
Flowers are forever
Annual Garden Walk set in Plymouth
