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Township owned land parcels now on market

The long-planned sale of eight good-faith deposit at the time of priced at $100,000; 68.38 acres on
parcels of Sumpter Township the sale. During the citizens com- ” Martinsville Road priced at
owned land was approved by the ments portion of the agenda, res- Sale of the township-owned properties $275,000; 3.56 acres on Willow
board of trustees during their ident Corey Blue repeated his has been a topic of discussion Road priced at $60,000; 3.54
regular meeting June 14 meet- concerns about the sale of the acres on Willow Road priced at
ing. land. Blue has previously criti- for months at regular meetings of the trustees. $30,000; 1.52 acres on Willow
Sale of the township-owned cized the efforts of the township Road priced at $125,000; 67.95
properties has been a topic of to sell the land which includes acres of land on Rawsonville
discussion for months at regular one parcel adjacent to his prop- was located in a well-established the $3,000 escrow payment with Road priced at $500,000 and
meetings of the trustees. erty. He contends that the busi- residential district. offers to buy the land. Oddy also 14.72 acres on Martinsville Road
Township Supervisor Tim ness zoning of the property is Blue also asked the board suggested that Bowman state priced at $100,000.
Bowman had previously suggest- incorrect as it is in a residential members for some assurance publicly and for the record the Township attorney Rob Young
ed placing the properties with an section of the township. that there would be no “conflict terms of the sale and list the spe- reminded the board members
auction company in an effort to During the June 14 meeting, of interest” in the sale and to cific properties and price, that following any sale of the
expedite sales of the land but he again questioned the specifics ensure that bids were not including language that the sale land, the township would have to
during the meeting this month, of the land sale asking the board received from anyone related to would be according to a standard determine the amount to be paid
suggested the township use the members how the appraisals of township trustees or officials. real estate agreement as to Wayne County. He noted that
Moving the Mitten real estate the property were completed “Things need to be resolved,” reviewed by the township attor- the township had multiple and
company for the sale. commenting that the real estate he said. ney. Trustee Peggy Morgan cast various expenses which could be
Terms of the sale include a 5 appraisal of the land value Following Bowman's motion the lone no vote on the sale of the charged against the county por-
percent commission to the real included comments that the land to place the property for sale properties which include: 9.32 tion of the sales price but that
estate company to be paid by the was not appraised in comparison with the real estate company, acres on Sumpter Road priced at those would have to be carefully
buyer and a $3,000 equity or to any commercial property and Trustee Matthew Oddy suggested $75,000; 9.75 acres on Wear Road calculated to ensure accuracy.
Fairground neighbor’s fencing will be replaced

Efforts to install new fencing Hoffman, had contacted her Bowman said that the
at the Sumpter Township festi- complaining about the fence ” replacement of the fencing was
val grounds will include the removal and the location of the We are, in good faith included in the bids he had for
replacement of 320 feet of fenc- festivals on property adjacent to replacing her fence on our dime. the festival grounds fencing. His
ing owned by the owner of adja- hers. Morgan said the resident suggestion was questioned by
cent property. was “very upset” that she had She's not going to pay anything, Morgan who wanted to know if
The resident's fencing was not been contacted by anyone on the project had been properly
demolished in error when con- the board regarding the fencing let out for bids. Morgan said the
tractors removed the aging fenc- matter and wanted to know if “There will be more festivals resident's fence. resident was “only concerned
ing from the township-owned the township planned to buy the if I have anything to with it,” “I don't know if we have to go about her fence.”
festival property on Sumpter property behind hers. Bowman said. He added that he out for bids. We created the Trustee Don LaPorte asked
Road explained Township Morgan said the resident was “would like to see a parks and damage,” he said and asked about the specifications in the
Supervisor Tim Bowman. critical of the festival location, recreation director” in the town- Finance Director Scott Holtz for bids for the fencing. “I need to
“I regret to say that Mrs. cancelled the past two years due ship to handle all such events or his input. Holtz said that know everybody is bidding on
Hoffman's 320 feet of fence, to the COVID pandemic. “She an events coordinator, rather because of the amount of the the same project” he said.
while not in great shape, but it said that she and her neighbors than the current all-volunteer purchase, the replacement of Following discussion,
still looked good was removed. like the peace and quiet and are parks and recreation committee. the fencing would have to trustees voted to finalize the
They (contractors) were under totally against the fairgrounds,” Trustee Matt Oddy expressed adhere to the township purchas- specifications and accept sealed
the impression that it was town- Morgan said. his concern about the demoli- ing process and would take bids for the replacement of the
ship property and nobody came Bowman responded that pur- tion of the resident's fencing and about two and a half to three fencing and gates at the fair-
forward and said it is not our chase of adjoining property suggested the township seek a weeks. grounds, with a separate item
property,” he told the board. might be a wise move for the separate bid “just to get that “We are, in good faith replac- for the fencing removed from
Trustee Peggy Morgan said township which may need a new done.” He also suggested the ing her fence on our dime. She's the resident's property. Morgan
that the owner of the fence, township hall or other munici- township hire a fencing compa- not going to pay anything,” Holtz cast the lone no vote on the
whom she identified as Mrs. pal building in the future. ny immediately to replace the said. motion.
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A salary recommendation regarding clerk and the deputy treasurer were held
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
the deputy clerk and deputy supervisor to the same level of accountability and ITB 22/23-01 DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES-32185 Ecorse Road
prompted a split vote among Sumpter should be paid at the same rate. He com- The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the demolitions of structures and all required site
Township Trustees during the June 14 mented that these were not "career jobs" restoration on the following property:
meeting. but were at-will appointments of the offi- Single family residential structure, detached garage, one mobile house used as accessory structure at 32185 Ecorse Road
A committee appointed to examine cials elected to the two positions. 1. Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City. Official bid forms and
the current wages of the two statutory Oddy commented that the two specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids
positions, suggested a resolution setting employees did not receive the same ben- 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.
the pay of the two positions at $3 per efits based on seniority and there needed 2. Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the bidding documents.
hour more than current union contract to be some compensation for seniority. 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 interested parties are instructed to view the MITN
rate for a 90-day office clerk. That rate, "Do they receive the same vacation time," website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the proposer to obtain the available addenda and
which is currently $23.41, would increase he asked. acknowledge any issued addenda on the Table of Contents for this solicitation, and further submit a printed copy of the
addendum attached as part of the required documents for this solicitation
the deputy treasurer's hourly rate to Clerk Esther Hurst said she strongly 4. A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be submitted together in one
$26.41 per hour. The deputy clerk's opposed paying the two positions at the sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later than 2:00 P.M., July 14, 2022. Bids should be
addressed using the bid package label provided in the solicitation documents.
hourly rate was increased by the board same rate. "I don't think he (the deputy 5. At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
members to $27 per hour during the pan- clerk) should have to take a pay cut." 6. Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (90) calendar days after the date for submitting bids.
7. The successful Bidder will be required to submit all proof of all insurance required by the solicitation documents and
demic. Treasurer Vincent Warren was in copies of all required endorsements.
Trustee Matt Oddy suggested that the favor of the motion and said he was of 8. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bonds each in the full
amount of the Contract.
rate did not, as presented, include any the opinion that the two positions were 9. The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the right to reject all bids and
mention of seniority and asked if the of comparable responsibility and should proposals and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in proposals received. Ultimately, a contract may be award-
ed to the lowest most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
township would have an employee who be paid at the same rate. or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
had been employed for several years Warren, LaPorte and Trustee Peggy 10. For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by calling (734) 955-4568 or by
emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
making the same hourly rate as a new Morgan voted against the motion while 11. The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or solicitation without
hire. Supervisor Tim Bowman, Oddy, Trustee the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference
to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Trustee Don LaPorte, however, dis- Tim Rush and Hurst voted in favor of the
agreed, and said he felt that the deputy pay increase for the deputy treasurer. Please Publish: 06/30/2022

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Department. All paper- at the amount due for Vehicles may be deleted prior to the start of the only sale and all vehicles conclusion of the auc-
work must be picked up towing and storage. from this list at any time auction. This is a cash must be paid in full at the tion.
from the Canton
On Wednesday, July 6th, Township Police
2022 at 11: 30 am, Great Department within 48
Lakes Towing Impound hours of the sale. There
and Recovery Division is a $100.00 buyer fee
located at 42350 Van per vehicle purchased
Born Rd, Belleville, Mi, through the auction
County of Wayne, will made payable separately
conduct a public auction to Canton Township.
of Impounded and
Abandoned vehicles. The 2021 KIA
following vehicles will be KNDJ23AU3M7773480
offered for sale to the 2015 HYUNDAI
highest bidder. 5NPE24AF8FH023998
2018 HYUNDAI
2009 FORD KM8J33A4XJU691350
1FMCU037X9KC96183 2018 KIA
1999 FORD KNDJP3A52J7537263
1FTZR15V4XPB44188 2015 HYUNDAI
5NPE24AA5FH171515
The above vehicles are 2003 LEXUS
impounded through the JT8BD69S430191428
City of Westland Police 2021 TOYOTA
Department. All paper- JTEAAAAH9MJ022327
work must be picked up 2016 HYUNDAI
from the City of KMHE34L12GA012708
Westland Police The above vehicles are
Department within 48 impounded through the
hours of the sale. City of Dearborn Police
Department. All paper-
2012 CHEVROLET work must be picked up
2G1WF5E36C1307005 from the City of Dearborn
2008 DODGE Police Department within
1B3LC46K08N112589 48 hours of
The above vehicles are All Vehicles are sold in
impounded through the "as is condition". Bidding
Canton Township Police on all vehicles will start