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CITY OF ROMULUS
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE
TIM HORTON ’S
Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act), notice is hereby
given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012 for the
purpose of considering a Special Land Use proposal. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Planning Commission has set the public hearing to consider a request for a proposed 1,393 square foot
restaurant with drive-thru for Tim Horton ’s located on a .69-acre parcel on the southwest corner of Eureka and
Wahrman Roads. Parcel #’s 82 -80-130-99-0010-702. Zoning: C-3, Highway Business District. Drive-thru facili-
ties are permitted in the C-3, Highway Business District, subject to Special Land Use Approval. Copies of the
application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said request.
Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Monday, September 17, 2012 and should be addressed to
Carol Maise, City Planner, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 30, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 12/13-07 PRISONER RESTRAINT CHAIR FOR ROMULUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ITB 12/13-08 TWENTY-SIX (26) WIRELESS CELLULAR MODEMS
FOR ROMULUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ITB 12/13-09 - FIFTEEN (15) MOBILE PRINTERS FOR ROMULUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bid Opening: September 19, 2012
(1) The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the above item/items.
(2) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit bids must use the forms provided by the City. Bid
forms and specifications may be obtained by visiting the MITN system, http://www.mitn.info.
(3) Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later than 2:00
P.M., Wednesday, September 19, 2012
(4) RESPONSE ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE ITB NUMBER AND NAME
AND BE ADDRESSED:
ITB #___
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(5) At approximately 2:15 p.m., local time all timely received bids are to be publicly opened and read.
(6) The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicalities.
(7) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Agent, by calling (734)
955-4568 or by emailing lconway@ci.romulus.mi.us
Publish: Thursday, August 30, 2012
ABSTRACT
WAYNE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2012-25
August 21, 2012
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 8:05 p.m. at
Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Rd. All Members Present. APPROVED: minutes of
Special Meeting of August 6 and Regular Meeting of August 7; site plans #2012-04
Assisted Living Residence and #2012-05 First Step Playground; special event permits for
Wayneland Eagles and Avenue Sports Grill; bid award to Gorno Ford for $42,612.00 for
two DPW trucks; SDM transfer for Sunshine Party Store; transfer of Class C Bar & SDM
for Stockdale's on the Ave and Class C Bar & SDM with outdoor service and dance permit
for Stockdale's West; purchase of 34521 Norris St; payments to L3 Comm. Mobilvision
for $19,935.00 for Police; C&S Ice Resurfacing for $3,925.27 for Zamboni repair; 3rd
year of 4 yr. Contract with Specialized Vending Services; management agreement with
Phoenix Theaters-Wayne LLC ; consent calendar. Received and filed Communications
and Reports. Adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Jennifer A. Wagner
Publish: August 30, 2012 Deputy City Clerk.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: August 30, 2012 EC083012-0612 2.5 x 1.557
Vietnamveterans from the United States who
were killed in thewar.Williams, a retired iron
worker, said the area surrounding the famous
wall was crowded, but he was able to maneu-
ver using his cane.
“I ended up having flashbacks and cried a
lot, but it was worth it,” he said. “It seemed
like when I walked and touched everybody's
name - even though I didn't know them - I felt
release like theywere in a better place.”
Williams broke down crying when he saw
the name of friend
Lawrence Poet of Romulus
on the wall. Marine Lance
Cpl. Poet was killed in
action inVietnam.
“He was only a kid,”
Williams said, still angry
about the circumstances.
“He was like 18 or 19 when
hewent over there,”
It was then the woman
of Vietnamese descent
approached, gave Williams
a hug and thanked him for
his service.
At thewall, the bikers took plenty of photos
so theywould all remember themoments.
“Taters took the war very seriously,” said
Romulus resident Pat Malloy, who organized
the trip. “As you know, when they came home,
those guys were spit on and called bad
names. He battles with it every day. We love
himand respect himfor all he did.
“Once he touched that wall, he didn't let it
go. That was really cool to see. He had his
hand on the wall. I see the pain he's had the
whole time I've known him. I believe he got
some peace out of it. After he touched that
wall, he was a different person. To me, it was
closure and I wanted to see my brother have
some closure and some peace.”
In all, three Vietnam veterans were part of
the contingent.
RiverRouge resident NickGarza, a former
Marine, said his uncle, Pfc. Daniel A.
Blomfelt, was killed in the war. Garza's mid-
dle name isDaniel.
Ron Waller of Romulus was trained as an
advanced combat medic while serving in the
Army during the Vietnam era. Admitting “I
lost a lot of close friends” in the war, Waller
volunteered to drive a support vehicle on the
motorcycle ride toWashington, pulling a trail-
er to assist any of the bikers who had trouble
along theway.
Bob McCraight, the Romulus building
director, located the name of Ernest Ray
Taylor on the wall. Taylor was killed in action
in 1967. McCraight traced Taylor's name on
the wall on a piece of paper for Taylor's
daughter, Sherri, who was born in 1967 and
nevermet her father.
This was the fifth trip taken by the local
bikers. Past rides have included trips to other
parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, the Smoky
Mountains, Wisconsin and white water raft-
ing inWest Virginia.
“It's our brotherhood - our soul healing,”
said Malloy, a school bus mechanic in
Romulus.
This year, Malloy rode alongside his son,
Adam. Williams was accompanied by his son,
Jeff.
Also making the DC ride were Romulus
natives Rick Luczak, Jimmy VanMeer, Charlie
DuDonis, Don Makowski and Tom McGuin.
Others were brothers Steve Losacco of
Howell and Greg Losacco of Canton, Tony
Martinez of Sumpter Township and Greg
Hinzmann ofNewBoston.
“Most of the men on the
trip had some kind of mili-
tary connection or a family
member who served,”
McCraight said. “A lot of
emotions poured out
throughout the trip. We may
be clad in leather and tat-
toos, but when it comes to
our country, the respect of
our soldiers, past and pres-
ent, it stirs a lot of different
emotions.
“I still have issued talk-
ing through the emotions of
the trip. There are those who have fought -
still fighting and still dying - so that we can do
these types of things. For that, we owe them a
debt. That debt must be paid one way or
another. Freedom isn't free. Support those
who provide it.”
Before they hit the road, the bikers
received a blessing from Pastor Bob Harper
of RomulusWesleyanChurch.
They stopped to refuel and visited a cou-
ple Harley-Davidson dealerships along the
way. Upon arrival, they stayed in three cabins
inMaryland.
Due to health concerns and the heat,
Williams did not join the group on the tour of
Arlington Cemetery and side trips to the
WhiteHouse and othermonuments.
But he said he would never forget the trip
to theVietnamWall.
“Honestly, I did get a lot of closure,”
Williams said. “I met another veteran there
who gave me a pin. I bought some patches of
the units I servedwith. I'mglad I went. I didn't
want to go at first. I'd rather have gone fishing.
I'mglad I did go. I did get some release.”
Williams also said he would remember the
kindness of his friends.
“That's how you know who your true
friends are: when they want to do something
for somebody that went to fight for your coun-
try,” he said. “That's why our country is free
today and will always be free. Because of vet-
erans like me and the veterans that served in
Iraq, World War I, World War II, Korea… I'm
sure every now and then we hate our govern-
ment, but we love our country.
“I was leery about going to thewall, but I'm
glad I got to go. A bunch of good people made
going to thewall the best part of all.”
Organizers of the annual bingo to benefit
theRomulus Animal Shelter are seeking vol-
unteers to assist with the three-day fundrais-
ing venture.
Bingo will be played during the annual
Romulus Downtown Development Authority
Pumpkin Festival on Sept. 14-16 at the
Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Road.
Hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight,
Saturday fromnoon to midnight and Sunday
fromnoon to 7 p.m.
All proceeds from the bingo benefit the
new Animal Shelter. The day will include
50/50 raffles.
Councilman William Wadsworth said
organizers also are looking for donations of
potato chips and pop that can be sold during
the three days. He said the bingo is dedicat-
ed to the memory of Franklin W. Ayers Jr., a
volunteer and faithful supporter of the
Animal Shelterwho died in 2007.
To volunteer, call the Romulus Senior
Center at (734) 9455-4140, Wadsworth at (734)
941-0616 or JoeOzog at (734) 941-3466.
Members of the Romulus Rotary Club
are seeking participants in the 2012 Parade
of Lights, scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept.
14.
The goal is to capitalize on the nighttime
aspect of the parade by lighting up the
entries. All entriesmust have lights.
Parade participants - cars, floats and oth-
ers - are encouraged to park at the
Progressive Club at Five Points and take the
shuttle service toRomulus CityHall parking
lot at 11111 Wayne Road. Participants will
assemble at City Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.
and parade west and then southwest on
GoddardRoad.
The 14th annual parade will end at the
Progressive Club, where members of the
Romulus Police Officers Association will
provide refreshments.
Prizes will be awarded in four categories:
school, non-motorized, motorized and com-
mercial.
To participate, visit the website
www.romulusrotaryclub.com, print and
complete an application form and send it to
Romulus Rotary Parade of Lights, P.O. Box
74485, Romulus, MI 48174. Or request an
application by calling (734) 276-1455 or send-
ing an email towkren@msn.com.
Organizers ask all participants to read
the rules for parade participation and
include the number of people participating
in each entry. The deadline for applications
is Sept. 14.
The Parade of Lights is considered the
kickoff of the three-day Romulus Downtown
Development Authority Pumpkin Festival
scheduled for Sept. 14-16.
Wall
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The 16 cyclists visited the Vietnam Memorial and other veterans' sites in Washington, D.C.
I ended up
having flashbacks
and cried
a lot,
but it
was worth it.
”
Bingo volunteers are needed
Lights on
Rotary Club seeks parade entries
ROMULUS