The Northville Art House is hosting the
9th Annual West of Center. This is a juried
all-media exhibition featuring 32 works of
art selected by Juror BrianNelson, profes-
sor of sculpture at Eastern Michigan
University. In keeping with the philosophy
of bringing the community the unexpect-
ed, the exhibition includes paintings, pho-
tographs, sculpture and mixed media
pieces created by 22 contemporary artists
working with traditional and nontradition-
almedia indiverse styles.
The Northville Art House will also
showcase potter David Breuch, a self-
taught artist and potter. Born and raised in
Madison, WI, Breuch received a scholar-
ship for combined excellence in arts and
athletics. He is a graduate of the
University of Michigan Law School and
practicing attorney. He was drawn to raku
while attending open studio times at Delta
College, BBACandSchoolcraft College.
The Art House store is open from noon
until 5 p.m.Tuesday through Friday and
from noon until 4 p.m. Saturdays and
every First Friday of the month from 6 - 9
p.m. The store features the work of more
than 40 local artists. Art House is located
at 215W. Cady Street and is a facility of the
NorthvilleArts Commission.
For more information, call 248-344-0497
or visit ourwebsite.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
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 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
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 previ-
ously 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 harm-
less 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 [ ]
All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio
tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be
made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are acces-
sible for voters with disabilities.
1, 7 & 10
Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
2 & 4
Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
3, 8, & 9
Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
5
Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Street
6
West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee
11
Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
12
Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
(All located in Romulus, MI)
STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964
Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act
I, ERIC R. SABREE, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of
September 13, 2017 the total of all voted increases in excess of the tax rate limitation estab-
lished by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amended, and
the years such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows:
WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County, Michigan, City of Romulus
Voted Years
Taxing Authority
Date of Election
Increases Increase Effective
County of Wayne
November 3, 2009
1 mill
2019
Wayne County Jail
August 7, 2012
1 mill
2021
Wayne County Parks
August 2, 2016
0.25 mills 2020
Wayne County
November 6, 2008
1.25 mills 2020
Community College
November 6, 2012
1 mill 2022
Wayne County RESA November 8, 2016
2 mills 2021
Romulus School District May, 2011
18 mills 2021 (non homestead only)
August, 2012 5.1314 mills 2017 (homestead only)
November, 2008 .75 mills
2018
Eric R. Sabree, Wayne County Treasurer
Dated: September 13, 2017
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to
obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. You may vote by absentee ballot if you:
Are unable to attend the polls without assistance;
Are 60 years of age or older;
Expect to be absent from your city for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day;
Are in jail, awaiting arraignment or trial.
Have been assigned to work as a precinct inspector in a precinct other than where you are
registered; or
Are unable to attend the polls because of religious beliefs.
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. 734-942-7540
Publish: 10-26-2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 7, 2017 City General
Election has been scheduled for Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Romulus City
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be
used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 10-26-17
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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.
Publish: 10/26/2017
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 17, 2017
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 17, 2017
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Siegrist, Slavens, Williams Members Absent: Graham-
Hudak, Sneideman Staff Present: Director Meier, Barb Caruso, Mike Steckel Staff Absent: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas,
Director Trumbull. Supervisor Williams opened the meeting by asking the board to participate in this Study Session with an eye
to a potential future community wide forum regarding this very important topic.
STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Opioid
Addiction – Understanding, Combating and Healing in Canton. (PSD) PRESENTER:
Public Safety Director – Josh Meier.
PS Executive Assistant/Communications Specialist – Barb Caruso
ADDITIONAL PRESENTERS:
Deputy Director Chad
Baugh Deputy Director Chris Stoecklein Deputy Chief Craig Wilsher Deputy Chief Jamie Strassner Lieutenant Mike Steckel
Bruce McColley, Assistant Special Agent in Charge – Detroit Field Division – USDOJ - DEA Kurt Tyszkiewicz, Executive
Director of Staffing, Student Services & Policy - PCCS Brian Spitsbergen, PhD, LLPC, CAADC – Director of Community
Relations, Growth Works, Inc. Pat Stropes, CPRM, PRC, RCSS, Recovery & Community Support Specialist Community
Intervention & Treatment, Growth Works, Inc. Director Meier outlined three objectives for the meeting: Understand the scope of
the problem and to understand addiction What are we, as a community, doing to address the problem Opportunities for the future.
The meeting opened with a video from 20/20 entitled “Breaking Point – Heroin in America” Brian Spitsbergen of Growth Works,
in conjunction with several Public Safety Presenters, presented a PowerPoint to the board. (A copy of the PowerPoint presenta-
tion is available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during
regular business hours, or by contacting the Secretary to the Clerk at 734-394-5120.) The Public Safety Department, along with
several community guest presenters, provided an in-depth look into the Heroin/Opioid epidemic, specifically related to the impact
it is having on the Canton community and the Canton Police & Fire Departments. Speakers discussed strategies for tackling the
issues, as well as, opportunities for recovery and healing. A question and answer session involving all speakers concluded the
evening.
RESOURCE LINKS:
ABC’s full 20/20 special, “Breaking Point – Heroin in America”
Washington Post article,
“The Drug Industry’s Triumph over the DEA”
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
___Michael A. Siegrist,
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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Notice of Public Hearing
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPOSED ACTION:
Special Land Use Request
DATE OF HEARING:
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
TIME OF HEARING:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
APPLICATION NO.:
2268-1017
APPLICANT:
Mr. Kevin Crute
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Charter Township of Plymouth has received an application for a mix of special land use
in the IND, Industrial district at Tax ID No. R-78-026-99-0002-705, also known as 41100 Plymouth Road. Proposed special land
uses include: large scale institutional uses, including religious institutions; child care centers; commercial establishments, includ-
ing a restaurant and banquet center, and hair salon/spa; indoor recreation; professional offices, including physical, occupational,
speech, or similar outpatient therapy services; and the outdoor and indoor storage of vehicles, including recreation
vehicles/trucks, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 99. The property is located north of Plymouth Road, south of the C&O
Railroad, east of Haggerty Road, and west of Concept Drive.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspondence regarding
the case to Plymouth Township Hall, addressed to the Community Development Department. Pertinent information relative to
the application is on file at the Plymouth Township, Community Development Department and may be viewed during regular
business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities
at the public hearing upon one weeks advance notice by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170; (734) 354-3201.
Publish by: October 30, 2017
Kendra Barberena, Secretary, Planning Commission
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Plymouth Township parks
have seen a series of upgrades
and improvements during the
past year and Supervisor Kurt
Heise credits the current board
members' financial management
formost of them.
Heise was quick to point out a
recent decision by themembers of
the board of trustees who
approved needed computer
upgrades to the popular
sprayscape water feature at
McClumphaPark.
“We were literally losing thou-
sands of dollars a year on wasted
water at the sprayscape. We now
have a more efficient and sustain-
able experience for our guests
and taxpayers,”Heise said.
“Despite our limited budget,
wewere able tomake several nice
upgrades toMcClumpha Park and
complete the punch list items at
the Four-Seasons Pavilion,” he
added.
“I also want to thank the previ-
ous board members who
approved the federally-funded
ADA Playscape, which came on-
line this year; it's been very popu-
lar for families and children.”
Heise credited the long list of
park improvements at the town-
ship park to the “smarter use of
township funds, Wayne County
parks money, private donations
and grants and Federal Block
Grant dollars.”
Some of the improvements
Heise cited included:
• New LED ball diamond
lights at ball diamond #4 (fall
2017)
• New LED lights for the large
parking lot (fall 2017)
• Completed repairs and unfin-
ished items at Four-Seasons
Pavilion
• New tables and improved
concessions area at pavilion
•Newpark signage
• New computer upgrades for
sprayscape
• New ADA playscape at
McClumphaPark
• 12 newpark benchesmade of
recycledmaterials
• New flagpole and flower
beds
• New AED lifesaving devices
at all parks
•Enforceddawn-to-dusk hours
Heise also praised the new
staff at the parks, especially the
seasonal foremen who work at
McClumphaPark.
“We've received a lot of posi-
tive feedback about our new staff
at our parks and how they are
keeping the parks looking good
for our guests,” said Heise. “We're
changing the culture, getting back
to the basics, and putting our cus-
tomers first.”
Life Saving Awards were presented to
police officers Steven Coffell, Bryan
Rupard, Jeffrey McFarland and aide
KyleSpaulding.
Retiring Captain Atkins received two
lifesaving awards, and firefighters Mark
Bonadeo, PeteBukis, ChristopherHaller,
James Harrell, Christopher Smith, Guy
Villet, Doug Pickert andEanCulver were
also presented with lifesaving awards.
Life saving awards also went to Lt.
Christopher Mack, Lt. James Harrell, Lt.
DavidFox andCapt. Scott Gross.
Wives and families of the officers and
firefighters were also recognized and
honored with thunderous applause from
the audience.
“We salute you, we respect you andwe
love you,” saidHeise in closing.
Awards
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