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Trustees to hear proposed plans for park

Members of the Sumpter Township In light of Burdick's announcement of
Board of Trustees are expected to hear a ” preparation of a more comprehensive
preliminary plan for improvements at I'm going to be ready to sign off on a grant plan for the park, Pokerwinski said she
Banotai Park at their next meeting. was unsure of the most appropriate
During the July 26 meeting, Township in September and you're going to get $17,777. action.
Manager Anthony Burdick told the I hate to see that money go away. “The grants are timely so we have to
trustees that he had expected a guest to decide what we're going to do,” she said.
discuss a proposed plan to revamp the “I'm going to be ready to sign off on a grant
township parks. He said that conceptual in September and you're going to get
ideas for improvements to Sherwood Park surrounding area,” he said. committee in an effort to secure a county $17,777,” she said. “I hate to see that
included a suggested 5-acre expansion of Burdick said that he expected a pres- grant to improve the parks. money go away.”
the facility. entation from the scheduled speaker at “I told them the dock was taken out and Pokerwinski also suggested that more
Burdick stressed that any plans or pro- the next board meeting, but did not that I don't need that in the grant,” she communication between the administra-
posals for the park were in the planning announce the name of the individual. said. Pokerwinski said the county repre- tion and the park and recreation commit-
stages and that no cost consideration or “This person worked on a number of proj- sentative agreed that she could restate the tee was necessary. “I really think we need
estimate was ready to present to the ects and can present a plan,” Burdick proposed uses for the funds, but that she to get together and talk,” she said. “Parks
board. He did add that the plan would added. only had two weeks in which to submit any and rec doesn't know if we are coming or
include the filling and resloping of the Sharon Pokerwinski, a long-time mem- amended application going.”
pond at the park as well as a restructuring ber of the parks and recreation committee
of the roads and access points around the reported that she had received a return Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
park. call from a representative of the Wayne 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Minutes
“Reclamation is my input,” Burdick County Parks and Recreation Department
said. He added that the park was one of regarding a grant application to be used Meeting called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:57 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V.
Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Finance
townships greatest assets. “I don't know of for park facilities. Pokerwinski has been Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown, DPW Director Danci and 12 attendees.
another park that brings in people from representing the parks and recreation *Note: A Moment of Silence was held due to the recent passing of Mary Sherwood.

3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Agenda with the following edits;
TABLE: New Business, Agenda Item D
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte.
REQUEST FOR Nay: None. Motion carried.
ZONING VARIANCE
4. Public Comments: Four (4) Attendees spoke.
The Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Meeting at Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road,
Belleville, MI 48111 at; 5. Minutes:
• Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2022. Roll call vote:
7:00 pm, Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay:
Thursday August 25, 2022 None. Motion carried.
regarding the request for the following variance. 6. Warrants:
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve Warrants totaling $280,217.47. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
NATURE OF THE REQUEST E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
The Township is in receipt of an application requesting a Zoning Ordinance Variance to allow materials/soils to be removed from 7. Supervisor's Report - Bowman:
project site as restricted by Sumpter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 6.39(a). • Wayne County is having a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on July 9th at Henry Ford College in Dearborn. The
details are noted on a flyer posted on the Township hallway board and also the information is posted on our Website.
SITE LOCATION • I'd like to commend Trustee Rush, my deputy. He has been in contact for months with Commissioner Haidous regard-
ing the state of the Township ditches. On June third he talked with the Commissioner and was told that Wayne County
The site of the requested variance is 51150 Arkona Rd, Belleville, MI 48111. has hired a contractor to cut our ditches and work has begun. Thank you Tim!
This Public Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask question, Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Supervisor's report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the 8. Attorney's Report - Young:
hearing date. • Blight/Ordinance - Excellent activities and resolutions to issues, complaints & compliance.
• 2022-2026 FOP Contract has been resolved and the final on the Board Table for the Trustees.
Esther Hurst • AFSCME Activities - currently in process and near finalization.
Clerk • Loss of Mary Sherwood.
Sumpter Township Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to approve the signed 2022-2026 FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement and accept,
receive and file the Attorney's report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees;
Published: The Eagle, August 4, 2022 Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Posted: July 29, 2022 ST0118 - 080422 2.5 x 3.986
9. Police/Ordinance Report - Chief Luke:
• Chief Luke acknowledged a slight increase with incoming calls for response. Additional population increases, as pro-
jected, will lead to measurable increases in service needs.
Sumpter Township • Trustee LaPorte reminds of the Holiday Parks and new builds. These increases in housing and activities alone will drive
Special Board Meeting the increase in population and our resident's needs for service.
Tuesday, June 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Police & Ordinance Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman,
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Minutes
10. Building Report - Bowman:
Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to receive and file the Building report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Clerk Hurst and Trustee LaPorte excused. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Burdick, Finance Director Holtz, and 5 attendees.
11. Fire Report - Chief Brown:
3. Agenda: Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to approve the modified agenda as follows; Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Fire Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
REMOVE: 5. New Business, Agenda Item B. T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Morgan, Rush and LaPorte. Nay:
None. Motion carried. 12. DPW Report - Danci
• 20221 Annual Water Quality Report has been posted to the Township Bulletin Board, WebSite, noted on resident's water
4. Public Comments: One (1) Spoke. billing and published in the NOR.
• Trustee Oddy advised of a recent business meeting held at the Township Hall he participated in which involved a Developer • Lead & Copper Water Testing Process
advising of a potential project build in the Industrial section. Trustee Oddy wanted to ensure the Board was aware of the • BioAir Project Status & Delivery
activity and the presented intent of the Developer. • Weed Control Agent spraying and DEQ/EGLE State Approval received.
• Residents - please keep an eye on your water billing and help us eliminate the estimated billings still occurring.
5. New Business: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the DPW Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
A. Motion by Rush, supported by Bowman to exercise the Certificate of Deposit at Public Service Credit Union T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
totaling $ 227,097.94 with a maturity date of June 26th, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Treasurer
V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Morgan and Rush. Nay: None. Motion carried. 13. Board Response:
• Trustee Morgan - thank you Chief Luke for the new Facebook page!
6. Adjournment: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 6:24 pm. Motion carried. • Trustee Morgan for the record does not agree with the timer, 3-minute time limit to resident's comments during the open
floor and apologized for the blue sign notice. Residents have a right to speak.
Minutes prepared by,
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk 14. Unfinished Business:
Sumpter Township A. Consider approval to have the following Township owned properties for auction with Braun & Helmer Auction
Service:
__________________________ _______________________ Sumpter Rd Parcel ID 81-016-99-0014-715
Esther Hurst, Clerk Date Wear Rd Parcel ID 81-080-99-0016-000
Martinsville Rd Parcel ID 81-102-99-0006-000
__________________________ _______________________ Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-010
Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0121 - 080422 2.5 x 4.211 Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-011
Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-712
Rawsonville Rd Parcel ID 81-122-99-0007-701
Martinsville Rd Parcel ID 81-136-99-0012-000
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to REMOVE Unfinished Business, Agenda Item A. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T.
23480 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111 Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
July 12, 2022 Supervisor Bowman requested a motion to list the below properties for handling and sale by realtor Moving The Mitten,
Belleville, MI and that the 5% realtor's commission be paid by the Buyer with realtor listing value being set as follows, with
6:00 PM Township Attorney to define terms for contract sale transactions and allocations, assessed costs and expenses to be applied;
Sumpter Rd Parcel ID 81-016-99-0014-715 $75,000.00 9.32 acres
1. Pledge of Allegiance Wear Rd Parcel ID 81-080-99-0016-000 $100,000.00 9.75 acres
Martinsville Rd Parcel ID 81-102-99-0006-000 $275,000.00 68.38 acres
2. Roll Call: Bowman, Hurst, Warren, LaPorte, Oddy, Rush, Morgan (Combine below highlighted total 7.01 acres)
Willow Rd Willow Rd
3. Approve Agenda Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-010 $125,000.00
Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-011
4. Public Comment Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-010 $60,000.00 3.56 acres
Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-011 $30,000.00 3.54 acres
5. Minutes; Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-712 $125,000.00 1.52 acres
Rawsonville Rd Parcel ID 81-122-99-0007-701 $500,000.00 67.59 acres
A. Approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2022 Martinsville Rd Parcel ID 81-136-99-0012-000 $100,000.00 14.62 acres
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren
B. Approve the Special Board Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2022 ; Trustees; Oddy, Rush and LaPorte. Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried
C. Accept Hiring Committee Meeting Minutes of June 27th, 2022 15. New Business:
D. Accept the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 12,2022 A. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to hire Allison Reed as a paid-on-call firefighter, contingent on her
passing a physical and drug test. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren ;
E. Accept the Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2022 Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
6. Approve Warrants: $197,192.61 B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to move the starting pay for the Statutory Employee positions of Deputy
Treasurer and Deputy Clerk, which is currently $25.00/hour, to be $3.00/hour above the 90-day Union Office Clerk pay
7. Supervisor’s Report – Bowman rate, which is currently $23.41, and adjust the hourly pay of the current Deputy Treasurer to $26.41 effective 06/15/2022.
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy and Rush. Nay: Treasurer Warren, Trustees
8. Attorney’s Report – Young Morgan and LaPorte. Motion carried.
9. Police/Ordinance Report – Chief Luke C. Motion by Hurst, supported by LaPorte to approve to adopt an updated Investment Policy for Sumpter Township. Roll
call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, Morgan and LaPorte.
10. Building Report - Bowman Nay: None. Motion carried.
11. Fire Report – Chief Brown D. TABLED Consider approval of using maturing Certificate of Deposit at Public Service Credit Union totaling
$227,097.94 to be used to pay towards Unfunded Pension Liability.
12. Dept of Public Works – Danci
E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to finalize specifications, solicit, publish and accept sealed bids for the replacement
13. Board Response: of the Sumpter Township Fairgrounds fencing and gate(s) with a bid closing/sealed bids opening date of Friday, July 8th,
2022 at 3:00 pm. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees; Oddy, Rush
14. New Business: None. and LaPorte. Nay: Trustee Morgan. None. Motion carried.
15. Announcements: 16. Announcements:
• Trustee Rush wanted to remind the public of the unique weather lately and this is the season for it! Keep your eye to the
* 16. Closed Session: sky!
Pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) to consider attorney-client privileged material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state 16. Adjournment; Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:55 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
or federal law; Update on AFSCME and Client-Attorney Privilege Letter.
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), Minutes prepared by;
17. Adjournment MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Sumpter Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk Sumpter Township
Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign-
Esther Hurst, Clerk ers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the __________________________ _______________________
Posted: July 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 5 days’ notice Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
Revised: July 12, 2022 at 12:00 pm to the Sumpter Township board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv-
ices should contact the Sumpter Township board by writing or calling the following: Esther
Hurst, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 __________________________ _______________________
• Amended during Regular Board Meeting Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0120 - 080422 2.5 x 16.406
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