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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Van Buren Township

adopts 2020 budget

Members of the Van Buren Township retired.
Board of Trustees approved the $17.6 At the beginning of the budget discus-
million 2020 general fund budget by a 5-1 sion, McNamara explained that there
vote at the regular meeting Oct. 15. was a $600,000 reduction in the budget,
The dissenting vote was cast by from $18.3 million last year to $17.6 mil-
Trustee Paul White. Township lion.
Treasurer Sharry Budd did not attend McNamara said the township is com-
the meeting. pleting the rebuilding of facilities and
Also approved were the 2019 amend- other progress includes six full-time fire
ed special revenue budget and the 2020 fighters for the first time. He mentioned
proposed special revenue budget and the two Iron Belle Trail projects, one in
the water and sewer budget which the final construction stages from
includes a 5 percent raise in costs to Edgemont to Riggs Park, with grants
water users in the township beginning from the state plus $100,000 from the Grounded
Jan. 1, 2020. That cost is estimated at $8 township. The second project is the trail Demolition of the Smith Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus in now
or $9 quarterly for an average user in the at Old Denton Road and Van Buren under way. The 51-year-old facility, named for former Wayne County Road
township Park, which received a $500,000 federal Commissioner Leroy C. Smith, a founder of the airport, was retired in 2008 as a
White said his no vote was based on grant through the county. terminal with the opening of the new North Terminal. Plans for the space created
inappropriate raises in the threat of a McNamara said the township with the demolition of the building include a de-icing station and overnight park-
future economic downturn and the situa- received grants for French Landing Park ing for planes. The L.C. Smith Terminal Building -- known at the time as Terminal
tion with the unmet bond payments by and an additional $31,000 is being added 1-- was built in 1958 and renamed for Smith in 1967. Photo by Chris Szymanski
Visteon. to the county budget for this park. He
Township Clerk Leon Wright, howev- noted that Van Buren received more
er, defended the budget noting that than $1 million in grants from the county. Goodfellows Tea is served
Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara Prior to the vote, McNamara request-
had explained the reasons for salary ed two changes to the proposed budget
increases during study sessions regard- that evening. He requested the move of The 12th annual Julie's Goodfellows and friends. There will be a silent auction
ing the budget. the REAL [Revealing Exceptionally Tea is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the and prizes for special hats.
White, however, said he “was not Amazing Leaders] program budget from Romulus Athletic Center. Tickets are priced at $35 per person
happy with the budget.” the Human Resources Department into The event is a benefit for the Romulus and RSVPs are requested at the
“We're not in the business to make the supervisor's office and proposed the Goodfellows No Child Without a Goodfellows Hotline at (734) 955-4577.
money, but to collect taxes and provide addition of $100,000 to the fire depart- Christmas campaign. Early purchase is suggested as space is
services,” Wright said in response to ment for wages as an anticipated grant Visitors are welcome to wear their limited.
White's comments about how business for wages for the six new firefighters had favorite hat and bring along moms, grand- The Romulus Athletic Club is at 35765
worked at Kroger's from where he not been received. mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, cousins Northline Road in Romulus.
Belleville officials explain Tuesday advisory vote

Members of the Belleville City Council the officials were not required to schedule chase of needed equipment like police vide public safety in the city or meet the
scheduled a special meeting last week to the meeting and that whatever happened patrol vehicles and fire trucks cannot be current operating needs of the depart-
discuss the 2-mill public safety assessment at the polls Tuesday would be taken into funded at the current revenue level. The ment.
question which will be on the local ballot consideration in making the decision. 2-mill assessment, if approved, would gen- Currently, one third of property in the
Tuesday. Councilman Tom Fielder told the erate about $90,000 annually for 10 years. city is tax exempt noted Mayo Pro tem
The elected officials explained to the group that the question would come Members of the council would be required Jack Loria, and includes churches,
small audience that the vote on the ques- before the council members at the second to vote to continue the assessment each schools and the library.
tion was advisory and that the city would meeting in November. Should the council year, Conley explained. Fire Chief Brian Loranger explained
not be required to follow the results of the members approve the levy, it will appear Audience members questioned the fate that the need for equipment is serious and
election. on the winter tax bills of property owners of the proposal should voters reject the that one city fire truck is from 1989 while
Several firefighters in the audience in the city. question and Conley suggested that the the other is from 1998.
were among those who criticized the Public safety costs in the city have been council members could then vote on the Should the 2-mills be assessed by coun-
council members for not making the deci- discussed multiple times by the council question or wait to determine why the cil members, the revenue could be used
sion to implement the assessment to fund members and officials who have millage question failed at the polls. She for both equipment and operational costs
public safety in the community. explained that the city does not receive noted that arbitrarily levying the millage in the public safety department.
Mayor Kerreen Conley reminded the enough tax revenue currently to provide was “not a good idea” but stressed that the Polls in the city will be open from 7 a.m.
audience at Belleville High School that public safety services and that the pur- current city revenue is inadequate to pro- until 8 p.m. Nov. 5.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS PLANNING COMMISSION - Notice of a Public Hearing
OFFICE CLOSING
November 18, 2019
The Charter Township of Northville Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019, in
observance of Veterans Day. The offices will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
POLICE & FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE. November 18, 2019 for the purpose of considering the following:
Marjorie Banner, Clerk - RZ-2019-003; Global Trucking Repair, LLC located at Ecorse Road - Parcel ID #80-004-
02-0815-000) requesting to rezone 10.10 acres of property from M-1, Light Industrial to
Publish: October 31, 2019 NT0025 - 103119 2.5 x 1.711 M-T, Industrial Transportation.

The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Romulus MI 48174-1485.
NORTHVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A copy of the proposed requests are available in the Planning Department during regular business
November 20, 2019 hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Carol Maise,
City Planner, Department of Public Services, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or at
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the Northville Parks and Recreation 734-955-4530.
Commission on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Rd.,
Northville, MI 48168. The purpose of the hearing is to review the 2020 Proposed Parks, Recreation and Senior Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Services Budget. City of Romulus, Michigan

All interested residents are invited to attend. Comments and questions concerning the proposed budget will be Publish: October 31, 2019
heard at the public hearing. A copy of the 2020 proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the RM0437 - 103119 2.5 x 3.679
Township Clerk's office beginning November 15, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on the
Township's website at www.twp.northville.mi.us/budget.
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk ITB 19/20-12 2019/2020 SNOW REMOVAL/ICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Charter Township of Northville
FOR ROMULUS ATHLETIC CENTER/RINK MANAGEMENT
Publish: October 31, 2019 NT0026 - 103119 2.5 x 2.569 The City of Romulus on behalf of the facility's management firm, Rink Management is seeking bids
from qualified and experienced companies for snow removal and ice management services for the
2019/2020 snow season for the Romulus Athletic Center.
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID (1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
ITB 19/20-13 2020 OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page
The City of Romulus Clerk's Office, in compliance with Section 6.12 of the Romulus City Charter of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms
adopted April 9, 1970 is seeking guaranteed rates from qualified newspapers for the printing of all included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are
required publications and notices during the calendar year beginning January 1, 2020. not considered official copies.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City. (2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the City of Romulus Purchasing of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing
Department. Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the bidding docu- Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website
ments. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies. regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden-
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as
of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be sent via e-mail to all vendors on the part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
bidders list or requesting a bid. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden- the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as (3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form supplied in the bid documents. than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, November 07, 2019. Bids should be addressed using the bid package
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub- label provided in the ITB documents.
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later (4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, November 07, 2019. Bids should be addressed using the Bid pack- (5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by
age label provided in the ITB documents. the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids are to be publicly opened and (6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
read. right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
(5) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, Rink Management may contract with the lowest
right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the discretion of Rink Management
received and to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the and the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best inter-
lowest most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the est.
City of Romulus 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 call-
(6) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call- ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
Publish: October 31, 2019 RM0439 - 103119 2.5 x 4.206 Publish: October 31, 2019 RM0438 - 103119 2.5 x 5.208