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Candidate’s explicit phone call is posted online

An obscenity-laden recording tentious recording. He said that ” Previously, she has unsuccessful-
of a phone call made to Sumpter while he had heard about the ly sought election to terms as a
Township Supervisor Tim phone call to Bowman, he had The call, made by Sheena Barnes, the trustee and as township clerk
Bowman by a current candidate never heard the entire record- democratic candidate for treasurer, contains although she was appointed and
for treasurer has been posted on ing. served a partial term on the
public websites. A disclaimer on the site notes highly explicit, vulgar language board of trustees. She said she is
The call, made to Bowman by that no candidate or group seeking office to "to make a dif-
Sheena Barnes, the democratic authorized or approved the post- including multiple racial epithets. ference to the stagnated board of
candidate for treasurer, contains ing of the recording. trustees and be the eyes and ears
highly explicit, vulgar language Barnes published criticism of Smythe Lutz and Zeal. During handling licensing were not and voice of the people."
including multiple racial epi- current treasurer Vincent her report to the board members available at press time. The busi- Patterson has owned his own
thets. In the recording, Barnes Warren falsely claiming that he in August, Emmons told the ness was also in violation of construction and remodeling
also physically threatens has not provided reports during trustees that the audit was Sumpter Township ordinances business for 30 years and previ-
Bowman and his family mem- township board of trustee meet- "unmodified" meaning the report requiring a business permit at ously sought election to the
bers. In light of the incendiary ings has also been challenged by was an accurate audit of revenue the time of Barnes' phone call to board as clerk and as a trustee in
language and emotionally township officials. Warren and and expenditures for the fiscal Bowman. the early 2000s. He said he is
charged content of the recording, his staff have significantly year ending March 31. The audi- Bowman said he suspected active with his church where he
Bowman referred the call to the reduced the delinquencies in tor gave the township "top marks" Barnes' call may have been in is involved with the children's
Sumpter Police Department for water department payments dur- for financial management. response to a notice requiring ministry and is a CPR/First
investigation and possible crimi- ing his time in office and that Barnes is facing other ques- compliance sent to all township Aid/AED instructor for the Red
nal action, citing harassment and achievement has been reported tions regarding permits and businesses without proper per- Cross. He said his goal as treas-
intimidation along with the overt and discussed during public licenses for her food business mits. He denied that Barnes had urer would be to ensure the con-
physical threat. At last report, meetings, they noted. Warren which she operates from her been in any way singled out for tinued fiscal responsibility in the
the findings in the police investi- was appointed in June of 2021 to Sumpter Road property. the compliance notice. township while providing "excel-
gation and interview with fill the incomplete term follow- According to documents provid- Barnes has operated the busi- lent services, recreational oppor-
Barnes regarding the content of ing the death of Treasurer James ed through a Freedom of ness for 35 years and is a gradu- tunities, and improved standard
the recording had been referred Clark. Information Act request, both ate of Airport High School and of living." He added that another
to another agency for review. Other township officials dis- Wayne and Washtenaw Health has attended Wayne County priority is “funding for the cur-
Barnes, 62, is opposed by 26- puted Barnes' published claims Department inspectors have Community College. She is a rent and future needs of the pub-
year township resident Bart of misspending, citing a recent found health violations at her member of the Belleville Area lic safety department.”
Patterson, a republican. independent financial audit of business. Requests for further Council for the Arts, The two are competing for a
Patterson denied any involve- township finances performed by information regarding the viola- Southwestern Democratic Club, partial term which will end in
ment in the posting of the con- Rana Emmons, a CPA with Post, tions and Barnes' current food and Belleville Lake Fest. November of 2023.
Chorus rehearsals continue

Rehearsals are now under way for the Non singers interested in helping To subscribe to The Eagle visit
Belleville Community Chorus winter con- coordinate the organization or work www.associatednewspapers.net.
cert, Joy-Hope-Love, set for Dec. 11 at behind the scenes are also welcome, he
First United Methodist Church. added.
The group welcomes singers from 16 The award-winning chorus is a non-
through 96 to join the chorus, whether profit organization of volunteers who love
new voclaists or veterans who have sung to sing. The chorus performs a variety of CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
with the members in the past. Soprano, choral music for the enrichment, educa- ITB 22/23-07 THREE YEAR EMERGENCY
alto, tenor, bass or undetermined, the tion and enjoyment of members and AND AS NEEDED WATER & SEWER REPAIRS
chorus, under the direction of Mary audiences in surrounding communities. ITB 22/23-09 THREE YEAR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
EMERGENCY ON CALL & AS NEEDED ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Loring, is open to all who love music and First United Methodist Church is ITB 22/23-10 TWO YEAR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CONTRACT
singing, a spokesman said. To join, arrive located at 417 Charles St. in Belleville. - DUST CONTROL PROGRAM CITY STREETS & PARKS
at the church a few minutes before 7 p.m. For more information, contact Mary ITB 22/23-11 2023 & 2024 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
any Monday and expect a warm wel- Larivee, (313) 310-2614 or Claudia
come, he added. Roullier at (734) 697-8235. The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above services.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing
INVITATION TO BID Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN source are not considered official copies.
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(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre-
The Township of Sumpter is accepting sealed bids for tion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN
DUCT CLEANING SERVICE Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the
in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan 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
Sumpter Township will only entertain sealed bids submitted on or before;
each addendum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the adden-
Friday, October 28th, 2022 dum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid
2:00 pm documents.
(3) A total of two copies (one marked "Original" and one marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
Sealed bids will be received by:
The Clerk's Office mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
Sumpter Township than 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Bids should be addressed using the bid pack-
23480 Sumpter Rd. age label provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN
Belleville, MI 48111
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct.
Bids shall be publicly opened and read on: (4) At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time, November 22, 2022, all timely received bids will be
publically opened and read.
Friday, October 28th, 2022 (5) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
3:00 pm
Sumpter Township Board Room right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and
23480 Sumpter Rd. to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most
Belleville, MI 48111 responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of
Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
Bids are directed to make an appointment with; The Clerk's Office, (734) 461-6201, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, (6) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by
Monday through Friday, to view the HVAC Systems and supply/ductwork for the units to base their specifications and bids on.
Bidder must be NADCA Certified, possess an HVAC License and be a registered vendor with Sumpter Township. Bidder must the solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements.
also produce a W-9 and Certificate of Liability. (7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call-
ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com .
Please call Sumpter Township, Clerk's Office at (734) 461-6201 if you require additional information. (8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu-
Township of Sumpter
Esther Hurst, Clerk ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus.
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
Published: Posted: solicitations is strictly prohibited.
The Eagle - October 20th, 2022
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CHEVROLET MALIBU full at the time of the con- Police Department within
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following vehicles will be DODGE CHALLENGER County of Wayne, will con- Department. All paper-
offered for sale to the 2C3DZAG9GH283364 duct a public auction of work must be picked up
highest bidder. MAZDA MPV Impounded and from the Garden City
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3B7HF13Z9TG106349 1LAHM87A81Y731729 offered for sale to the high-
FORD FIESTA DODGE AVENGER est bidder. 2005 Volkswagen
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CHEVROLET CRUZE Wayne. All paperwork is 2005 Pontiac 48 hours of
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and storage. Vehicles may
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CHEVROLET SONIC and storage. Vehicles The above vehicles are of the auction. This is a
1G1JC5SH0G4141867 may be deleted from this impounded through the cash only sale and all vehi-
DODGE JOURNEY list at any time prior to the City of Westland Police cles must be paid in full at
3D4PG4FBXAT100222 start of the auction. This is Department. All paper- the conclusion of the auc-
FORD ECONOLINE a cash only sale and all work must be picked up tion.