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NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION
City of Romulus, Michigan
November 7, 2017 November City General Election
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATAN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMU-
LUS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE
ELECTION IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 BY 4:00 p.m.
Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State
Branch Office, Wayne County or the City of Romulus Clerk’s office.
Persons residing in the City of Romulus registering after the deadline will not be eligible to vote at
the election.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the following offices will appear on the ballot:
City Mayor, City
Clerk, City Treasurer, Seven (7) City Council Members – all offices are full terms of four (4)
years ending 2021.
THE FURTHER PURPOSE
of the election is to vote on the following School Proposals as pre-
sented and listed below:
ROMULUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Romulus
Community Schools, Director of Business Operations, Dr. Vincent Mensah, 36540 Grant Road,
Romulus, MI 48174 and telephone: 734-532-1622.
PROPOSAL I.
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to levy a reduced number of mills
previously authorized to be levied on all property, except property exempted
by law and renews hold harmless millage that expired with the 2016 tax levy.
Shall the total limitation on the hold harmless mills used for operating purposes which may be
assessed against all property, except property exempted by law, in Romulus Community
Schools, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by 2.5 mills ($2.50 on each $1,000 of taxable
valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2017 to 2026, inclusive; the estimate of the revenue the
school district will collect from hold harmless taxes authorized herein if the millage is
approved and levied in 2017 is approximately $870,000 (this is a renewal of 2.5 mills out of
5.1314 previously authorized millage that expired with the 2016 tax levy)?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
PROPOSAL II.
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in
Romulus Community Schools, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of
education be authorized to levy not to exceed 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valua-
tion) for a period of 10 years, 2018 to 2027, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase
of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school secu-
rity improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading of technology and all other purposes
authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is
approved and levied in 2018 is approximately $2,300,000?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
PERSONS ENTITLED
to be registered voters in the City of Romulus must possess the following
qualifications on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than
18 years of age; (3) a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of Romulus for not less than 30
days prior to the election (MCL 168.492). In addition, qualified electors must be registered to vote
not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL 168.497).
Registrations will be received at Romulus City Hall located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
48174, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
Clerk’s Office.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication:
The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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CITY OF WESTLAND
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES
MTG. 18 9/18/17
Presiding: President Godbout
Present: Cicirelli Bryant, Coleman, Hammons, Herzberg, Johnson, Kehrer
159: Crunch Fitness 5K Run 10/28.
- Bid for Sand/Slag/Gravel 2 yr. contract to Ellsworth Industries on as needed basis.
- Bid for Monitor/Defibrillator Purchase to Physio Control; amt. $159,758.
160: Minutes of regular meeting on 9/5/17.
161: Rev. Site Plan for Prop. Ext. Renovations, Kentucky Fried Chicken, 34015 Ford Rd. w/contingencies.
162: Prop. Land Div., 1776 N. Walton w/contingencies.
163: Conf. appt. of M. Williams to Planning Comm. to fill unexp. term to exp. 5/18/18.
163: Conf. appt. of N. Leonhard to TIFA/EDC for 4 yr. term to exp.9/18/21.
164: Appr. checklist: $1,144,825.67.
Mtg. adj. at 8:29 p.m.
James Godbout
Richard LeBlanc
Council President
City Clerk
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 for the following:
PURCHASE OR LEASE OF CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT 2017
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Plymouth Clerk's Office is currently seeking applications for residents who are interested in serving on
the various boards and commissions that operate in conjunction with the staff at the Township to provide the best level of serv-
ice and to ensure that we draw from the diverse population of the Township and take advantage of the various levels of interest,
experience and expertise that is available in our Township. Please contact the Clerk's Office at 734-354-3228 to express your
interest or to request an application if you would like to be considered for one of these positions as future vacancies occur.
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NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION
For the City General Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
City of Westland, County of Wayne
Please take Notice that the City General Election in the City of Westland will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
The last day on which persons may register in order to be eligible to vote at the City General Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 7, 2017, is Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Persons registering after 4:00 in the evening on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
are not eligible to vote at this City General Election.
On the ballot for the City General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 will be:
Mayor - Vote for one (1)
City Council - Vote for four (4)
Garden City Public Schools Proposal
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
19.8320 MILLS FOR 5 YEARS
Romulus Community Schools Proposals
I. OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
2.5 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS
ALL PROPERTY
EXCEPT PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
II. ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
3 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS
Taylor School District Proposal
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
18 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the administrative offices of Garden City Public Schools, 1333 Radcliff
Street, Garden City, Michigan 48135-1126, telephone: (734) 762-8300, Romulus Community Schools, 36540 Grant Street,
Romulus, Michigan 48174-1400, telephone: (734) 532-1602 or Taylor Public Schools, 10201 Holland Road, Taylor, Michigan
48180, telephone: (313) 295-1542.
A sample of the ballot containing the full text of ballot proposals may be obtained at the City of Westland City Clerk's Office, at
or at
Michigan.gov/vote
. Persons with special needs as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk's office.
You may register at the Westland City Clerk's office, 36300 Warren Road; Westland, MI 48185 between the hours of 9:00 AM
and 5:00 PM or at any Secretary of State Office.
Richard LeBlanc
Westland City Clerk
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CITY OF ROMULUS
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday,
October 16, 2017
for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as
follows: Article 3, Single-Family Residential Districts; Article 4, Multiple-Family Districts; Article
5, Residential Manufactured Home Districts; Article 6, Central Business District; Article 7, Business
Districts; Article 8, Industrial Districts; Article 9, Airport District; Article 11, Use Standards; Article
17, Site Plan Review Requirements and Procedures; and Article 18, Special Land Use Review
Requirements and Procedures.
The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus MI 48174-1485.
A copy of the proposed text amendments are available in the Planning Department during regular
business hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions may be addressed to
Carol Maise, City Planner, Economic Development Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
48174-1485 or at 734-955-4530.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – September 19, 2017
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, September 19,
2017 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion by Williams, supported by Sneideman to appoint Treasurer Slavens as Temporary Clerk
for this meeting only. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak,
Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Siegrist Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Trumbull,
Bob Belair, Bill Serchak, Brad Sharp, Deb Janice Staff Absent: Director Meier Guests Present: OHM Representatives: Murat
Upashir, Kent Early, Dave Losinsky, John Tanner
Adoption Of Agenda
Motion by Foster, supported by Anthony to amend the
agenda to move Public Comment to the beginning of the meeting. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC COM-
MENT:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, presented the board with a petition signed by 8 residents on Briarfield regarding the
Water Main Replacement work being done on their street. Mr. Miller also commented on a personal issue regarding barking
dog(s) and concerns he has regarding the landfill.
STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Assistance Project – Update PRESENTERS:
Tim Faas, Municipal Services Director Wendy Trumbull, Finance & Budget
Director Bob Belair, Public Works Manager
ADDITIONAL PRESENTERS:
Greg Hohenberger, Leisure Services Director
Murat Ulasir, OHM Kent Early, OHM The Board was provided with the background on this multi-year long project which com-
menced in October 2016. The Board was presented with some of the early findings of the project in advance of the 2018 and
2019 budget deliberations. During the PowerPoint presentation the Board was given a Cost Breakdown and Task Summary Table.
A complete copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available in the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton
MI 48188 during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-5120.
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Sneideman, sup-
ported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
__
Dian Slavens, Temporary Clerk __Pat
Williams, Supervisor
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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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, Wednesday, October 18, 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 #2861-S. Wolfe-7619 Louise Ct.
Req. for a side yd. fence location variance and a 1'6" side yd. fence hgt. variance fromArt. X of the Westland City Code, to install
a 6' high privacy fence in the south side yd. of the home; whereas Sec. 22-304(a) states that only rear yds. may be enclosed with
a fence and Sec. 22-303(c) states that side yd. fences that are allowed cannot exceed 4'6" in hgt.
Petition #2862-M. King-31022 Hiveley
Req. for a 1'6" side yd. fence hgt. variance from Art. X of the Westland City Code, to install a 6' high privacy fence in the east
side yd. of the home; whereas Sec. 22-303(c) states that side yd. fences that are allowed cannot exceed 4'6" in hgt.
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CITY OF WESTLAND
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Dorsey Center, 32150 Dorsey, Westland, MI 48186,
on October 26th,
2017 at 10:00 a.m.
(no exceptions will be made for late filings) for the following:
JEFFERSON BARNS COMMUNITY CENTER - HVAC IMPROVEMENTS
Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from the Purchasing Office or at
.
The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
This project is a federally funded, Davis Bacon Prevailing wages will apply.
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Devin J. Adams
City Controller
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CITY OF WESTLAND
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Dorsey Center, 32150 Dorsey, Westland, MI 48186,
on October 26th,
2017 at 10:30 a.m.
(no exceptions will be made for late filings) for the following:
WESTLAND SENIOR CENTER - TILE REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from the Purchasing Office or at
The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
This project is a federally funded, Davis Bacon Prevailing wages will apply.
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Devin J. Adams
City Controller
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