Page 2 - eagle063022
P. 2

PAGE 2                                                         ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN                                            June 30, 2022


                                                    CANTON - NORTHVILLE
                                                    CANTON - NORTHVILLE





        Foundry project is awarded Brownfield status





           Developers of the former    Northville Historic District. It for-                     ”                                 Act 381, the state of Michigan
        Foundry Flask building were    merly housed the American Bell                                                              Brownfield Financing Act. These
        granted brownfield status at a  & Foundry Co., Stinson Aircraft,              The brownfield designation                   include such items as Baseline
        recent meeting of the Brownfield  and Stimpson Scale and              will be used to fund environmental cleanup.          Environmental Assessment
        Redevelopment Authority in     Manufacturing prior to becoming                                                             (BEA) activities, due care activi-
        Northville.                    Foundry Flask. The property was                                                             ties (which limit exacerbation of,
           The committee recommenda-   sold by Douglas Brinkman, presi-  developers who are granted a tax  Moroski-Browne, and Don Webb  or exposure to, contamination on
        tion regarding the property at 456  dent of the former Foundry Flask  abatement in exchange for prop-  agreed on the recommendation  a site), demolition (above and
        Cady St. will now go before mem-  & Equipment Co., to Utah    erty remediation. Generally, the  requested by Long.  City   below ground), lead and asbestos
        bers of the city council to deter-  Development, LLC. The repre-  property contains toxic sub-  Treasurer Sandi Wiktoroski  assessment and abatement, cer-
        mine whether the public benefits  sentative is Jim Long, a longtime  stances or is distressed (environ-  serves as the authority treasurer  tain administrative and consult-
        of a greenway along the Middle  city resident and owner of Long  mentally or functionally) and its  and Samantha Seimer and Brian  ant costs, and environmental
        Rouge River warrants interest for  Companies.                 revitalization would add value to  Westhoff, both of AKT Peerless,  insurance.
        the developer and use of Tax     The brownfield designation   the city in terms of new use and  act as consultants to the authority.   A Local Brownfield Revolving
        Increment Financing funds to   will be used to fund environmen-  an expanded tax base.         The authority is authorized to  Fund (LBRF) allows the fund to
        remediate the property.        tal cleanup and other eligible   Authority directors including  allow the use of Tax Increment  capture Tax Increment Revenue
           The property is located south  activities. The authority recently  Chair Patrick McGow, Michelle  Financing revenues to pay for or  (TIR) for a period not-to-exceed
        of Cady, east of Griswold and west  established a process for reim-  Aniol, John Carter, David Hay,  reimburse public or private costs  five years after the original reim-
        of S. Main, with portions in the  bursement and compliance for  Ryan McKindles, Barbara     of eligible activities as defined in  bursement period is complete.
                                                                                     Safety seminar is set




                                                                                        The Canton Police Department is    include: dorm room safety; social media
                                                                                     partnering with Canton Leisure        dangers; the importance of knowing
                                                                                     Services to present a Personal Safety for  one's surroundings and how to be a good
                                                                                     Your Teen and College-Bound Student   witness, as well as what to do if you fall
                                                                                     seminar from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.    victim to a crime.
                                                                                     Saturday, July 23. This special presenta-  There is no cost for this seminar, how-
                                                                                     tion will take place at the Summit on the  ever registration is encouraged. Learn
                                                                                     Park, 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton.   tips and strategies on how to keep stu-
                                                                                        This free seminar is open to partici-  dents safe on and off campus.
                                                                                     pants 14 years of age and older.      Registration is available online at
                                                                                     Participants will learn some basic life-  www.cantonfun.org with code SE1302.
                                                                                     skills that will help them make the tran-  For additional information or to regis-
                                                                                     sition into adulthood, be it in dorm life  ter  for  this   class,    visit
                                                                                     or as a high school student, officials said.   www.cantonfun.org, or call (734) 394-
                                                                                        Topics presented during this seminar  5460.

                                                                                     Parade                                ums will be open for guided tours and live
                                                                                                                              The Mill Race Village historical muse-
                                                                                                                           demonstrations will be presented at the
                                                                                     FROM PAGE 1                           Blacksmith Shop and the Weavers Cottage.
                                                                                                                           The JM Mead General Store will be open
                                                                                     who will present skirmishes and recite the  for visitors and refreshments will be avail-
                                                                                     Declaration of Independence. An interac-  able onsite for purchase, including hot
                                                                                     tive signing of the Declaration of    dogs, Kettle Corn, Popsicles, ice cream,
                                                                                     Independence will offer guests the oppor-  and cold drinks. A Victorian creme tea will
           MADD men                                                                  tunity to participate in the historic event.  be hosted in the Cady Inn.

           Canton Police Ofc. Scott Porter, at left, was recently honored as a nominee for the
           "2022 Outstanding Officer" award at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
           banquet in East Lansing. The award was based on his efforts in identifying and           To subscribe to The Eagle visit
           arresting 38 drunk drivers in Canton in 2021. Ofc. Collin McCammon was hon-
           ored as a nominee for the "2022 Outstanding Rookie" award for his work with            www.associatednewspapers.net.
           arresting drunk drivers in 2021, 17 total arrests by him from May to December.
           The Canton Township Police Department was nominated for the "2022
           Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency" award with 411 drivers taken off the road
           in 2021 and  charged with operating under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Every
           intoxicated driver removed from the road has the potential to save someone's life,              CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
           police officials said and praised the work of Porter and McCammon along with                       NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
                                                                                                                  July 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM
           the other officers on the force.
                                                                                      The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Offices, 44405 Six Mile Road,
                                                                                      Northville, MI 48168 to consider
                                                                                      •   A special land use request to allow a self storage facility (Gaslight Storage) at 807 Doheny Drive.
                              CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
                          ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING                    •   A special land use request to construct a new childcare center on the northwest corner of 6 Mile & Beck Roads, Parcel # 77
                                     July 20, 2022 –  7:00 PM                            032 99 0017 004 and 77 032 99 0017 005.
         The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Office Building, located  The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans will be available for view-
                                                                                      ing at the  Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  Written comments will be received by the
         at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance as follows:
                                                                                      Northville Township Planning Commission at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of
         •   41122 7 Mile Rd./Rocky's of Northville - Article 31.6 Fences in Nonresidential Districts  the above meeting.
         The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans are available for viewing  Matthew Wilk, Chair
                                                                                      Planning Commission
         at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the ZBA at
         44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the above meeting.
                                                                                      Publish: June 30, 2022                                        NT0185 - 063022  2.5 x 2.521
         Paul Slatin, Chair
         Zoning Board of Appeals                                                                NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
                                                                                                          TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
         Publish: June 30, 2022
                                                                       NT0186 - 063022  2.5 x 2.298          SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
                                                                                      TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
                               NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE                         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Sumpter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at
                               PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON                         the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state
                                   TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022                            agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered
                         CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN                     may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
         TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP:                            The last day to register in any matter other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022
         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Northville Township who is not registered, may register to vote at the  After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) as the
         office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency.  Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, located at 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 at the following times:
         Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may
         update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.                                •   Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                         •   Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
         The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022.  •   Election Day, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
         After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the residents in the Township of Sumpter will be voting on the following as presented and list-
         Northville Township Clerk's office, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI 48168 at the following times:  ed below:
            •  Regular business hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.    STATE OF MICHIGAN GOVERNOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 6TH DISTRICT, STATE SENATOR 4TH
            •  Extended hours: July 6th, 12th, 21st, & 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  DISTRICT, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE 31ST DISTRICT,  WAYNE COUNT EXECUTIVE,
            •  Saturday, July 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.                        WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF, WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER 11th DISTRICT, SUMPTER TOWNSHIP TREA-
            •  Election Day, Tuesday August 2nd from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.                 SURER, DELEGATE TO COUNTY CONVENTION.
         PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that all Northville Township residents will be voting on the following:   PROPOSALS;
                                                                                      Jails Millage Renewal-To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this mill-
         •  State - Governor                                                          age at the 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022
         •  Congressional - Representative in Congress 6th District                   through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses: To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or
         •  Legislative - State Senator 13th District                                 juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and for adult penalty options such as work release, home detention and community
         •  Legislative - Representative in State Legislature                         restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution?
              o  22nd District for precincts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12               This renewal is estimated to generate approximately $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.
              o  23rd District for precincts 4, 10, 11                                Police Protection Millage Renewal (1 mills)–Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under
         •  County - County Executive                                                 Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sumpter Township, of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1, 000 of taxable value), reduced to
         •  County - Sheriff                                                          .98044 mills ($.98044 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the orig-
         •  County - County Commissioner 9th District                                 inal voted 1 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2022 through 2025 inclusive, for police protection,
         •  Delegate to County Convention                                             operations, and maintenance of the Sumpter Township police department, raising an estimated $382,500.00 in the first year the
         •  Wayne County - Proposition J - Jails Millage Renewal                      millage is levied?
              o  To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this millage at the  Police Protection Millage Renewal (2 mills)-Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under
                 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022  Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sumpter Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1, 000 of taxable value), reduced to
                 through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses:   1.96088 mills ($1.96088 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the
         To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or juvenile incarceration of detention facilities, and for adult penalty  original voted 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2022 through 2025 inclusive, for police pro-
            options such as work release, home detention and community restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to  tection, operations, and maintenance of the Sumpter Township police department, raising an estimated $765,000.00 in the first
            acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? This renewal is estimated to generate approximate-  year the millage is levied?
            ly $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.                           District Library Operating Millage Proposal-This proposal will allow the District Library to levy additional millage in the City
         •  District Library - Northville District Library Millage Renewal            of Belleville, Charter Township of Van Buren, and Township of Sumpter for library operating purposes. Shall the limitation on
              o  Shall the Northville District Library's previously voted millage of 0.200 mills ($0.200 per $1,000 of taxable value),  the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the geographic boundaries of the Belleville Area
                 which has been reduced by the required millage rollbacks to 0.18955 mills, be renewed at 0.18955 mills ($0.18955  District Library, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by 0.6864 mill ($0.6864 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a peri-
                 per $1,000 of taxable value), and levied for ten (10) years, beginning in 2023 and through 2032 inclusive, for gen-  od of 15 years, 2022 to 2036, inclusive, to provide funds for library operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the District
                 eral library operating purposes, raising an estimated $524,519.00 in 2023, of which an estimated $11,195.00 will be  Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2022 is approximately $1,189,137 (this restores millage that expired
                 disbursed to the Northville Township Brownfield Redevelopment Authority as being collected only from all prop-  with the 2021 tax levy)?
                 erties located within the Authority's district, as required by law?
                                                                                      Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained in the Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
         A sample of each ballot is available at the Northville  Township's Clerk's Department and at the township's website:  48111, telephone: (734) 461-6201. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
         www.twp.northville.mi.us.
                                                                                      Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.
         Roger Lundberg
         Charter Township of Northville Clerk                                         Esther Hurst                        Published:  Ann Arbor News, July 3, 2022
                                                                                      Sumpter Township Clerk              Published:  The Eagle, June 30, 2022
         Publish: June 30, 2022                                        NT0187 - 063022  2.5 x 6.523                       Posted: June 30, 2022  ST0114 - 063022  2.5 x 7.187
   1   2   3   4   5   6