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Councilwoman criticizes Landfill ered a lack of publicity regarding the

proposed plan and repeatedly insist-
city meeting procedures FROM PAGE 1 ed the discussion and presentation
should have been made at a study ses-
sion as it took “more than an hour.”
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff reminded
Romulus Councilwoman Virginia ” engineering plan to keep trucks off her that it is not unusual for the city to
local roads with the installation of
Williams expressed her frustration last three traffic signals for ingress and run these types of development plans
week with the current procedures in egress to the area. Trucks would be concurrently with purchase plans for
place regarding the public comment por- This is a council meeting. limited to one driveway and forced to city property.
tion of the council meeting agendas. We can get the question make a left turn out of the project and Councilwoman Celeste Roscoe,
During the public comment section of travel a short distance to I-94 rather who acts as the council representative
the meeting, long-time city resident to the right person than use any of the surrounding on the planning commission,
Sharon Walker asked about the status of with the procedures in place. roads, according to the current plan. explained that all the available means
the veterans' memorial. Of the 171 acres of the planned of public notice had been utilized.
“The court is done, the parking lot is development, 67 acres is dedicated to “We don't want our residents
done, what is happening with the memori- paths, sidewalks, and landscaping, impacted in any negative way,” she
al?” she said. She said she was unaware of Sweeney explained. Plans include a said, “but we can't leave this property
any meetings about the memorial or plans groundbreaking for the project next undeveloped. We need to weigh the
to have it reinstalled near city hall. being “stifled,” the meeting advanced into April and completion of Phase One by good with the bad.
Williams responded that members of the Unfinished Business section of the April of 2023. “Rarely does everyone (on the
the committee tasked with preserving and agenda during which Burcroff asked Councilwoman Kathy Abdo planning commission) vote yes but
reinstalling the monument have had McCraight to report on the status of the expressed her concern that Royal they did on this. This was the best
meetings and it has been suggested that memorial. Farms might include overnight park- plan we've ever seen. We need to
the monument be moved to the historic McCraight said that there has been a ing for long-haul truckers as is the move forward.”
Bird House in the city. She added that the suggestion from a resident to move the case at some locations. Sweeney said Councilwoman Vera Webb said that
council members had voted to bring the memorial to the Bird House and that the this facility would not have overnight the city officials have “spent months
memorial back to city hall, but she had committee is looking at several ideas. He parking, and that condition was a pro- and months and months with
seen engineering drawings suggesting it said the committee is talking with several vision of the NorthPoint contract with NorthPoint. If we do not put some-
might be moved. groups, including representatives from Royal Farms. thing in that vacant acreage, it will be
“Wouldn't they at least notify all the the VFW looking for ideas. Councilwoman Virginia Williams another 30 years.” She added that
people who bought the bricks,” Walker “We will have a public hearing before was critical of the plan noting that it NorthPoint had agreed to everything
asked. we make any decision,” he said. included two small land parcels still the city asked for, “and more.”
Williams said that the plan was “not set Burcroff explained that the procedure owned by the city which had been put Williams cast the only no vote on
in stone” and said there were two differ- of answering residents' questions during up for sale. She said she couldn't the project which will return for coun-
ent drawings presented to the committee the specified section of the agenda was understand basing a plan on land the cil consideration Sept. 27.
members. not an effort to “stifle” anyone, but is an corporation didn't actually own. She Councilman William Wadsworth was
Williams then suggested that Mayor accepted procedure to insure accurate was also critical of what she consid- excused from the meeting.
LeRoy Burcroff call DPW Director Bob information is provided to residents.
McCraight to the podium to answer “This is a council meeting,” he said.
Walker's questions. “We can get the question to the right per-
That suggestion prompted a response son” with the procedures in place. He CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 21/22-07 Five Year Contractual Services Agreement Generator Maintenance
from Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden who added that staff members had been going The City of Romulus is seeking bids for contract pricing from qualified licensed contractors, for a
noted that the answer to the resident's through the names of those who had pur- minimum of five years, for the annual inspection and maintenance of its emergency power genera-
question would take place during the chased bricks at the memorial to notify tion equipment.
Unfinished Business portion of the agen- them of the status. (1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
da, as is the accepted procedure of all city Councilwoman Kathy Abdo reiterated City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group
meetings. that there would be a public hearing on page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms
included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are
After a somewhat heated exchange the plans for the veterans' memorial and not considered official copies.
with Williams repeating her request that that everyone should do whatever possi- (2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis-
McCraight answer the resident immedi- ble to help publicize that meeting when cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN
ately and accusations that residents were the date was established. Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN
website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued
addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 the “Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN (3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the bid must be
submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 10/19/2021. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Sumpter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN Purchasing
the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state Group page of BidNet Direct.
agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered (4) At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time 10/19/2021, all timely received bids will be publi-
may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
cally opened and read.
The last day to register in any matter other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 18, 2021 (5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required
by the solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) as the (6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves
Sumpter Township Clerk's office, located at 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 at the following times:
the right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and
• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most
• Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Huron School District will be voting on the following proposal as presented and listed below:
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com .
HURON SCHOOL DISTRICT (8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published doc-
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL ument or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strict-
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW ly prohibited.
18.5980 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS
Publish: 9/23/2021 RM0597 - 092321 2.5 x 5.562
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained in the Sumpter Township Clerk's office, 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
48111, telephone: (734) 461-6201. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Clerk's office. CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 21/22-06 DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES
Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle/Associated Papers; September 23, 2021
Sumpter Township, Clerk Posted: September 23, 2021 ST0076 - 092321 2.5 x 4.205 DEMOLITION LIST 20-01
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the demolitions of
structures and all required site restoration on the following properties:
Two single family residential structures completely destroyed by fire 6980 & 6984 Birchdale
NOTICE Single family residential structure, detached garage, one mobile house used as accessory structure at
CITY OF ROMULUS 32185 Ecorse Road
SPECIAL MEETING Single family residential structure at 11398 Harrison
Single family residential structure w/ attached garage at 35053 Park Place
PUBLIC HEARING Single family residential structure at 5873 Wayne Road
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021 Single family residential structure and one metal shed at 6031 Wayne Road
6:00PM Single family residential structure , one garage and one wood shed at 11528 Whitehorn
Demolition of two accessory structures only at 37147 Wick
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Romulus City Council will hold a public hearing on
Monday, October 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm. This hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall City 1. Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by
Council Chambers located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 for the purpose of hear- the City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN
ing objections to demolition and/or removal of debris on the herein described properties: Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected
unless made on the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents
1. 5873 Wayne (Single-Family Residential Structure) 05A105A1 LOT 105 EXCEPT THE E obtained from any other source are not considered official copies.
200 FT THEREOF SUPERVISOR'S ROMULUS PLAT NO 6 T3S R9E L68 P48 WCR 2. Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the bidding documents.
3. Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis-
2. 6031 Wayne (Single-Family Residential Structure, shed) 05A95 LOT 95 SUPERVISOR'S cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN
ROMULUS PLAT NO 6 T3S R9E L68 P48 WCR system. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly for any
issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the proposer to obtain the available addenda and
Members of the public may contact members of the public body to provide input or ask questions acknowledge any issued addenda on the Table of Contents for this solicitation, and further
on any business that will come before the public body at the hearing/meeting. To access contact submit a printed copy of the addendum attached as part of the required documents for this
information, visit www.romulusgov.com. solicitation
4. A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must
1 Roll Call be submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's
2 Approval of Agenda Office no later than 2:30 P.M., October 19, 2021. Bids should be addressed using the bid
3 Public Hearing Discussion: 5873 Wayne Rd & 6031 Wayne Rd package label provided in the solicitation documents.
4 Public Comment 5. At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened
5 Adjournment and read.
6. Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING the date for submitting bids.
7. The successful Bidder will be required to submit all proof of all insurance required by the
Instructions for Persons with Disabilities solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate 8. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance Bond and
in the meeting effectively should contact the City Clerk Payment Bonds each in the full amount of the Contract.
or send an email by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to request assistance. 9. The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk, 11111 Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174, Clerk@romulusgov.com the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive any minor informality or irregulari-
ty in proposals received. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most respon-
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 228 of 2020 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCL sive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
15.263a et. seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
10. For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by
A copy of this notice is posted on the City Website at www.romulusgov.com calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com .
11. The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published
document or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, CMC Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
City Clerk solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Publish: September 23, 2021 RM05998 - 092321 2.5 x 6.773 Please Publish: 9/23/2021 RM0598 - 092321 2.5 x 7.551