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Sumpter Township budget is topic at meeting

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Members of the Sumpter closing the gap on previous water budget expense this year.
Township Board of Trustees met issues.” This is a budget planning document. Cole also noted that the pro-
March 24 for a public hearing on She noted that general fund posed budget includes a $13,000
the upcoming 2020-2021 budget. expenditures included an overall Everything will have to go through expense for water meter radio
Township Finance Director assessment of the network which all channels of approval. units that can be read from
Michelle Cole told the trustees would include new phones, I- inside a truck.
that in light of the current state of phones, emails and several com- She said that she was
emergency due to the corona puters that need replacing along She also noted there was a and can no longer be considered impressed with the financial
virus she was going to discuss with some printers.” She estimat- $15,000 allotment for building a front-line truck without re-cer- decisions trustees made during
just the most important items in ed the cost was $40,000. repair and a $12,000 expense for tification and testing for current the last year.
the budget. The budget includes $85,000 an evidence cabinet which had standards. He said that lighting “Your efforts are starting to
“This is a budget planning for the purchase of police inter- been previously budgeted. alone on the vehicle could cost pay off,” she said of the budget
document,” she said. “Everything ceptor vehicles and noted that Cole explained that the budg- $45,000. which showed a 9-percent
will have to go through all chan- the police department has done et also include a funding mecha- LaPorte said having a vehicle increase in the net position of the
nels of approval.” a good job in replacing vehicles nism for a new fire truck which in compliance with all National township.
Cole said the top item was the incrementally. There is also would loan $150,000 from the Fire Protection standards was Further hearings on the budg-
year end total which showed that $20,000 in the proposed budget general fund to be repaid over important as it impacted home- et will be scheduled when the
township revenue was up. for the upgrade and purchase of seven years. owner's insurance rates. current coronavirus crisis has
“Expenses are up, too,” she said, radios as the police are switching Trustee Don LaPorte noted “Homeowner' insurance rates abated.
“but this shows that the township models to comply with the type that the fire truck needed replac- go up,” he noted, explaining the Trustees agreed to cancel
has done a really good job in used throughout the area. ing as the vehicle is 20 years old need for a new fire vehicle as a meetings through April.
Beaumont Van Buren to accept medical donations

Donations of medical supplies Beaumont Health is now accept- supplies, we're asking only for ”
for Beaumont Health are now ing specific medical supplies and certain high priority items at this
being accepted at the Van Buren donations to help support the time, Casey said. The drop-off locations are “touchless”
Township facility at 29163 Ecorse health systems ongoing efforts to The most-needed personal to ensure donor safety with
Road. protect staff and patients during protective equipment includes:
Hospital officials said a cen- the pandemic. New or unused disposable face donors placing items directly into bins.
tral location for donations would “We have heard from people masks;N-95 mask (sometimes
better accommodate the distribu- all over Michigan who want to called respirators); Eye protec-
tion of the needed supplies. donate medical supplies, equip- tion including face shields and parts , food or blankets. should wait until they are well
“We're overwhelmed with the ment and money to help with safety goggles; Disposable gowns; The drop-off location is before donating supplies or
generosity and support from the Beaumont's efforts to protect our Disposable gloves (especially “touchless” to ensure donor safe- equipment.
public,” said Beaumont Chief staff and care for our patients,” non-latex); Disposable surgical ty with donors placing items Bulk donations for pick-up by
Nursing Officer, Susan Grant. Beaumont Health Senior Vice caps; Disposable foot covers; directly into bins. Receipts for Beaumont can be organized by
“We're thankful for their dona- President and Chief Wipes: bleach or anti-microbial; donations will be available contacting covid19donations@
tions and grateful Gov. (Gretchen) Development Officer Margaret Hand-sanitizer and home-sewn online at www.beaumont.org/giv- beaumont.org.
Whitmer's Stay-at-Home order, Cooney Casey said. “We are so reusable masks . Also needed are ing Donations are strongly To make a financial donation
still allows area residents to go grateful for all the community specialized items such as: PAPRs encouraged and appreciated, to the Beaumont COVID-19 Fund
out and drop off much-needed members who are pitching in to (powered air purifying respira- Casey said, and can be made at to assist patients and emergency
donations of medical supplies. help. We'll disperse the donations tors) and PAPR hoods; Nasal the Van Buren Township facility operations, visit www.beau-
We thank them for stepping up to the areas of greatest need testing swabs and viral testing from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday mont.org/giving or mail a check
and making a difference.” throughout Beaumont Health.” kits. through Friday and from 9 a.m. to the Beaumont Health
As the number of COVID-19 While we appreciate that The hospital will not accept until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Foundation. Please write
patients continues to climb, donors may want to donate other an medication or 3'D ventilator Donors who are not feeling well COVID-19 Fund on the check.
Belleville City Hall is closed

Belleville officials have closed city ”
hall to the public in response to the coro- We're all in this together
navirus outbreak but essential city serv-
ices will continue, “just in a different and we thank you Sumpter Township
Regular Board Meeting
way.” for your patience Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
The city website directs residents to 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
call 911 for emergency response from and understanding Minutes
both police and fire or a medical situa- during Michigan's Meeting called to order by Supervisor Morgan at 7:15 pm. Roll call: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Trustees: Rush, Oddy
tion. Non-emergency information is and LaPorte. Treasurer Bednark and Trustee Swinson excused. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick,
available at the 211 number. Residents health emergency. Fire Chief Januszyk, Public Safety Director/Chief of Police Luke and approximately 38 residents.
can also use the emergency email *Special recognition by Supervisor Morgan and Attorney Young of Mr. Keith Uutinen, a past Township Engineer and Consultant,
Wecanhelp@Bellevilleonthelake.com for who recently passed away.
information and updates. Waste Service which has reduced some 3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda with the following amendments;
The city is accepting only online and service in the community. There will be Edit; 11. New Business, Item C. Consider approval of Cari Ford’s time estimated at not to exceed $9,450.00 to
correct cash accounts.
drop-box payments and is unable to no bulky item trash pickup and all items Add; 11. New Business, Item G. Consider approval of a 6-month personal leave for Fire Fighter Daniel Frost,
return change. In the case of overpay- must fit into trash roll-out containers. No Motion carried. effective 2.1.2020.
ment, the amount will be credited extra garbage bags on the ground will be
toward the next utility bill and receipts picked up. There will be no compost or 4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: No Comments.
will be mailed for cash transactions only. yard waste pickup during the health 5. Minutes:
The website announcement urges res- emergency, according to the announce- A. Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2020. Motion car-
ried.
idents to use the phone lines for any ment.
inquiries at (734) 697-9323. Use 5 to con- Residents can use the self-serve 6. Warrants:
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the warrant total of $3,263,359.25. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor J.
nect to the water department and either dumpster at the DPS Yard located at 370 Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Trustees: Rush, Oddy. Swinson and LaPorte. Treasurer Bednark and Trustee Swinson excused.
Nay: None. Motion carried.
3 or 5 for tax information or 3 or 4 for the E. Columbia for leaf/yard waste/compost B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve bill(s) payments through the month of March, 2020. Motion carried.
building department. The website sug- only. The yard is open from 8 a.m. until
gests that residents use the city website 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7. Parks & Recreation/Chamber Report-Swinson:
Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to receive and file the Parks & Recreation/Chamber report. Motion carried.
“I'd like to…” feature. The website also For more information, contact
lists the city department email addresses Republic Waste Services at 800-858-0089 8. Planning/Zoning Report-Oddy:
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Planning Commission met February 13, 2020 for its consideration of a Special Use application by petitioner applicant
which can be used to contact personnel “We're all in this together and we for a recreational business. Consideration is tabled until April 9, 2020.
for information. thank you for your patience and under- Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the Planning/Zoning report. Motion carried.
The website includes a notification of standing during Michigan's health emer- 9. Senior Report-Hurst:
changes in refuse service by Republic gency,” the city posting concludes. • The Annual Black History Celebration will be February 28th and all are welcome. There will be a $5 entrance fee. Please
keep an eye on our Township Website for more details.
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Senior report. Motion carried.
Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings
Members: Supervisor Pat Williams, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens 10. Board Response: No Board Comments/Response.
Trustees: John Anthony, Sommer Foster, Anne Graham-Hudak, Steven Sneideman 11. New Business:
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 02/04/2020: Synopsis: Tour of GFL facility A. Motion by Hurst to approve the proposal for professional services by WCAAssessing in the amount of $114,540. Motion
Regular Meeting 02/11/2020: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. unsupported.
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 02/18/2020: Synopsis: Reviewed community survey results
Regular Meeting 02/25/2020: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. Motion by LaPorte supported by Rush to TABLE the proposal for professional services by WCA Assessing in the
Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied at amount of $114,540 until the March 24, 2020 Regular Board Meeting for the full Board consideration. Motion carried.
1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information. CN2056 - 040220 2.5 x 1.171
B. Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve the contract extension for HR Coordinator. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve of Cari Ford’s time not to exceed $9,450.00 to correct cash accounts.
Sumpter Township Motion carried
Special Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 5:00 p.m. D. Motion by Hurst, supported by Rush to approve the utilization of The Eagle/Associated Newspapers as Sumpter
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Township’s recognized Newspaper of Record. Motion carried.
Minutes
Meeting called to order by Supervisor Morgan at 5:00 pm. Roll call: Supervisor J. Morgan, Trustees: Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to approve dissolving the PEG channel and WEB site committees. All objectives
Swinson. Clerk E. Hurst and Treasurer K. Bednark excused. Also showing present: Deputy Clerk Burdick, HR Bellingham, DPW have been accomplished. Motion carried.
Kunka, Sumpter PD Sgt Balowski and no residents.
F. Motion Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve the West Shore Services proposal for the new digital encoder/control and
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the agenda. Motion carried. VHF radio for the Sumpter Township Emergency siren system at a cost of $11,199.00. Motion carried.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: None. G. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve a 6-month personal leave for Fire Fighter Daniel Frost, effective
2.1.2020. Motion carried.
5. New Business:
12. Announcements:
A. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve hiring John Linville as laborer on Sumpter Township Water
Department with a start date of March 16, 2020. Starting pay of $23.82 per hour per union contract. Motion carried. • Trustee Rush announced that the new SkyWarn training will be conducted at the Fire Station #1 on Thursday, March 26,
2020 at 7:00pm and Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 10:00am. This training is open to the public and all residents are encour-
B. Motion by Rush, supported by Swinson to approve motion to set a public hearing on March 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm for the aged to attend.
2020-2021 budget. Motion carried.
13. Open Floor: Six (6) people spoke.
6. Open Floor: None.
14. Adjournment
7. Adjournment: Motion by Rush, supported by Swinson to adjourn at 5:04 pm. Motion carried. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 8:02 pm. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by, Minutes prepared by;
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Sumpter Township Sumpter Township

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Esther Hurst, Clerk date Esther Hurst, Clerk date

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