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BELLEVILLE - VAN BUREN
BELLEVILLE - VAN BUREN

Good neighbors

Township businesses repair monument

Van Buren Township has some very
good neighbors. ”
Recently, when one local business These two local businesses
owner noticed that the retaining wall at
the Van Buren Township monument sign have demonstrated the
on Belleville Road near Quirk was failing, true meaning of community.
he took some immediate steps to repair
the situation.
Bob Oberdorf from Pioneer
Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance told Yost for the work and their generosity.
township officials that the failing wall “At a time when many small businesses Bob Oberdorf, a right, of Pioneer Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance, and Richard Yost,
posed a threat not only to the monument are struggling, these two local businesses Jr. of Yost Sand & Gravel, dedicated the materials and labor to repair the Van Buren
sign but also to the well-established trees have demonstrated the true meaning of Township monument retaining wall.
and other landscaping around it. Oberdorf community. They have proven the Van
then donated the hardscape materials Buren Township community is about Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
and labor necessary to make the repairs. more than just geography, more than a Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
He also enlisted the aid of Richard Yost, simple cluster of homes and businesses. 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Minutes
Jr. of Yost Sand & Gravel who donated the Instead, we collectively care for each NOTICE:
soil and material necessary to complete other, lift one another up, and act together This Sumpter Township Board Meeting will be held IN-PERSON, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
the repairs. to achieve the greater good,” the state- Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:10 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
Lisa Lothringer, assistant executive ment continued.” E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Trustee LaPorte excused. Also showing present: Deputy Clerk
director of the Van Buren Township Lothringer said the DDA was “proud to Burdick, Deputy Supervisor O’Connell, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown and 17 attendees.
Downtown Development Authority, said have Pioneer Landscaping & Lawn 3. Agenda: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the agenda with the followingamendment;
in a prepared statement that the township Maintenance and Yost Sand & Gravel in Proposed by Supervisor Bowman;
Move the OPEN FLOOR portion of the Meeting Agenda for this and future Regular Board Meetings and COM-
was very grateful to both Oberdorf and our community.” BINE with AGENDA ITEM #4, PUBLIC COMMENTS. Allowable PUBLIC COMMENT TIME will be 2 min-
utes. This time offered is for our residents to express their needs to the Board. It is not time provided to debate
theBoard and challenge or defame others.
Road repairs now under way Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy andRush. Nay: Trustee Morgan.
Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items and Open Floor:
• No Agenda Item comments were received.
Work began last week on repair and project and that the work would begin • Six (6) Attendee spoke.
replacement of a section of Belleville Aug. 5.
Road in Van Buren Township. Sections of the roadway have been cut 5. Minutes:
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2021. Roll call vote: Yes:
Repairs will be on both the north- out and the project is expected to be Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte
bound and southbound sides of Belleville complete in about three weeks, weather excused. Motion carried.
Road from the south I-94 service road to dependent. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to accept the HR Committee Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2021. Roll call vote: Yes:
the bridge entering the City of Belleville, Officials advised motorists of potential Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte
excused. Motion carried.
according to officials. delays in the areas and suggested seek-
The Van Buren Township Downtown ing alternate routes, when possible dur- 6. Warrants:
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve warrants totaling: $237,825.75. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
Development Authority submitted a ing the construction. E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay:None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
request to Wayne Country for the repairs The need for the repairs was deter- 7. Supervisor’s Report – Bowman:
as a “shovel ready” project early this mined by the township engineer looking • In an effort to protect and ensure the safety of our Sumpter citizens to the best of our ability,we have put on our website
year. The township was notified, officials at the sidewalk repair project in the • a link that will enable anyone to report a dangerous intersectionwith tall weeds.
Along those same lines, I’d like to call upon my Deputy to provide some information pertaining to the Township’s DPW
said, that the county had approved the township. in regards to assisting with the intersections that impendthe view of traffic.
Deputy Supervisor O’Connell explained the new link on the Township Website to reportthese issues and the actions to
be taken.
CITY OF ROMULUS • I would like to request a motion and support to approve the advertising and sourcing for the vacancy of: Department of
PLANNING COMMISSION Public Works Superintendent/Director, as outlined to the Board for consideration.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the posting and recruiting of the Township Superintendent/Director of Water,
Sewer & Public Works position currently vacant. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren;
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 7:00 pm Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan.Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
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• I wanted to give an update on Forgotten Harvest. They shall be in Sumpter on the following Mondays: July 26 , August
9 th and August 23 rd from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (or until food has allbeen distributed). Location of this is across the street
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at 23501 Sumpter. Volunteers can signup on Forgotten Harvest website under the Sumpter location. We are close to meet-
August 31, 2021 for the purpose of considering the following: ing our goal for volunteers.
Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve the Supervisor’s report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
1. RZ-2020-002; Romulus Commerce Park (NorthPoint Development), a proposed amendment to Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay:None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
the City of Romulus Zoning Map to conditionally rezone 171.60 acres from the current designa- 8. Attorney’s Report - Young:
tion of RC, Regional Center District to M-1, Light Industrial District - Conditional. The proper- Twp Lawsuits & Adversarial Proceeding 10% Insurance matters 3%,
ty is located on the south side of Smith Road, the east side of Vining Road, north of Wick Road Township Board meetings 6% Meeting with Twp Officials 12%
and includes portions of the following parcels: #80-039-99-0001-706, #80-039-99-0001-707, Water & Sewer 7%, Police, Fire 11%
Prosecutions 9%
Ordinance & Blight 8%
#80-039-99-0001-708, #80-040-99-0002-713, and #80-040-99-0002-714. Labor Contract/LOU 7% Employee Contract Issues 4%,
Republic 2% Planning 5%
2. SLU-2020-003; Romulus Commerce Park (NorthPoint Development), a special land use Library 1% Parks & Recreation 2%
request to construct 7-9 distribution and warehouse buildings greater than 80,000-q.ft. in size on Storm Water Management & MDEQ 1% Board Direction 5%
Misc. 5%
Audit/Finance 1%
171.60 acres of property on the south side of Smith Road, the east side of Vining Road, north of • Discussion on current ELAN Services and Comcast Government Channel 12 and requested that the Board, by Attorney’s
Wick Road which includes portions of the following parcels: #80-039-99-0001-706, #80-039-99- Report roll call approval, that efforts be made towards researching current contracted services and potential sourcing for
0001-707, #80-039-99-0001-708, #80-040-99-0002-713, and #80-040-99-0002-714. replacementservice options.
• Discussion on current Wayne County Right of First Refusal property list and (due to time of response required, no later
than 7/23/2021) requested that the Board, by Attorney’s Report roll call approval, approve the list of properties be final-
The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, ized and submitted directly to Wayne County with a follow up notification to the Board at a subsequent Board Meeting.
Romulus MI 48174-1485. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an oppor- • Developing a new fire hydrant rental policy and rates on the “saddle device” for resident & agricultural use.
tunity to comment on said request. Written comments may be submitted and should be addressed to • Review and approval of an Ordinance drafted to add credit card payments to the currentordinance identifying delinquent
Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485. payments of cash or certified check instruments of payment only and it is requested that the Board, by Attorney’s Report
roll call approval, approve the Ordinance modification.
• Discussion with Trustee Morgan on current activities relevant to MMFLA.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to approve the Attorney’s report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
City of Romulus, Michigan T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused.
Motion carried.
Publish: August 12, 2021 RM0586 - 081221 2.5 x 7.696 9. Police Report – Chief Luke:
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Police report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T.Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None.
Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
CITY OF ROMULUS 10. Building/Ordinance Report – Bowman:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to receive and file the Building/Ordinance report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T.
WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2021 Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion
carried.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the following 11. Fire Report – Chief Brown:
public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to approve the Fire Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. TrusteeLaPorte excused. Motion carried.
Wayne Road to consider the following petitions:
12. Board Response:
1. BZA-2021-012; Michael Dyda, requesting a variance from Section 3.04(a)3b., Accessory • Trustee Morgan advised that she spoke with Cari Ford, Post & Smythe, and Ms. Ford stated that the audit she was cur-
Buildings and Structures of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an accessory building to exceed rently working on was the normally yearly audit that is performed by her.
750 SF. A 1,300 SF pole barn is proposed which increases the total accessory building cov- 13. New Business:
erage to 1,580 SF. The subject property is zoned R-1B/RCOD, Single-family A. Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve toadvertise for and hirea parttime employee to work up to 20 hours week-
Residential/Rural Character Overlay District and is located at 39249 Superior (Parcel ID ly at the Sumpter Senior/Community Center (CDL-Chauffeur’s License required) to support activities, transportation and
#80-119-02-0032-000). services to the residents. This is areplacement position; head count neutral and currently in the budget. Roll call vote:
Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy and Rush. Nay: None. Trustee Morgan
abstained. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
2. BZA-2021-013; Corey Symons, requesting a variance from Section 3.05(a)(2), Fences of
the Zoning Ordinance to allow a fence in the exterior side yard of a corner lot. The petition- B. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve to, as the Interim Deputy Treasurer, pay Ms. Erica Campbell at the
er is proposing to replace the existing 4' high chain link fence with a 6' high wood privacy temporary hourly compensation of $25.08 per wage hour without additional benefits or medical reimbursement. This
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will be effective June 28 , 2021 and thiswill not exceed over 29 hours per pay week for more than 5 consecutive work
fence along Lynn Dr. which is considered a front yard (or exterior side yard). The subject weeks. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and
property is zoned R-1B, Single-family Residential District and is located at 9608 Marc Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
(Parcel ID #80-062-02-0105-000).
C. No motion or support to approve to opt-in to MMFLA Medical Marihuana Facilities Act Industry. Motion failed.
3. BZA-2021-014; Ray's Transport, requesting a variance from Section 8.04(b)(6)a. Access of D. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to purchase the Provident 24-Hour accidental death & dismemberment
the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 39,950 SF distribution facility to have access on Harrison, three (3) year prepaid present policy for the fire department from Burnham & Flower effective July 1, 2021, at a prepaid
which is an unimproved gravel road. The ordinance requires that all drives used for truck premium cost of $754.00. Roll call vote:Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy,
traffic shall enter and exit to a City road identified as a truck route on the City's Truck Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
Route Map. The subject property is located at 11777 Harrison (Parcel ID #80-093-99- E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to purchase the Provident accident & health (policy #PRCO-92102-
0054-000). MI10257) three (3) year prepaid present installment policy for the firedepartment from Burnham & Flower, a total cost of
$14,324.00, (3) equal, yearly installmentsof $4,950.00. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
4. BZA-2021-015; International Outdoor requesting a variance from Sec. 48-7 of Chapter 48, Treasurer V. Warren;Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
SIGNS to allow a two-sided, digital billboard to exceed the height requirement of 45' (60' is F. Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to approve to accept the termination of employment,with regrets, for Daniel Frost
proposed); and a variance from Sec. 48-6(b)(3) of Chapter 48, SIGNS to allow the billboard as a firefighter for Sumpter Township. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren;
to be set back 0' from the front and side property lines where 15' for the front and 10' for the Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
side is required. The subject property is zoned M-2, General industrial District and is locat- G. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to pay Ms. Erica Campbell as the Deputy Treasurer on a full-time basis
ed at 35777 Genron Ct. (Parcel ID #80-125-99-0011-704). at the hourly compensation of $25.08 per wage hour with available Township benefits, without medical reimbursement.
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This will be effective July 12 ,2021. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren;
5. TEMP-2021-003; Sheraton Hotel requesting temporary use approval in accordance with Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
Section 22.03(e), Temporary Uses and Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance to allow 230 of H. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to post, advertise and hire a part-time Treasurer’s Office Clerk to fill the
the 539 parking spaces on the property to be temporarily used for park & fly parking current vacancy, subject to the AFSCME collective agreement, not to exceed 29 hours weekly, at a pay rate of $20.74
spaces. The subject property is zoned RC, Regional Center and is located at 8000 with identified AFSCME benefits 21 to 29 hours of weekly work. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
Merriman (Parcel ID #80-037-99-0028-710). Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Trustee LaPorte excused. Motion carried.
14. Announcements: None.
Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during
regular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties 15. Adjournment: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Motion carried.
are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written
comments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Minutes prepared by,
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485. Sumpter Township
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk ________________________________ _____________
City of Romulus, Michigan Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
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Publish: August 12, 2021 RM0585 - 081221 2.5 x 7.573 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0065 - 081221 2.5 x 17.02