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History lesson

Wayne State joining effort

to preserve Malcolm X house

Anthropology students at both Henry to preserve the home where Malcolm X
Ford College and Wayne State University lived in 1952 and 1953 with his brother,
are looking forward to a planned “dig” in Wilfred Little.
Inkster next spring. The ongoing effort attracted the atten-
The students will be among those pro- tion of Henry Ford College anthropology
fessionals searching the area surrounding instructor Dr. Tareq. A. Ramadan who
the home at 4336 Williams St., hoping to wrote the winning grant proposal and who through memorabilia and authentic fur- (NHRP) and in late September, the State
find artifacts and relics of the time civil will be involved in the renovation of the nishings. Historical Preservation Office Review
rights leader Malcolm X lived in the home. home. Members of the Inkster City Council In the spring of 2022, Ramadan will Board unanimously approved the nomina-
The renovation and preservation project helped Sims' efforts by allowing him to coordinate a joint archaeological excava- tion - a critical step toward the home ulti-
will be funded by a $380,850 African obtain the home. Recently, his non-profit tion project between WHDAB and the mately being listed in the NRHP.
American Civil Rights Grant awarded by group has been able to purchase the lots Wayne State University Department of “Construction and renovation of this
the Historic Preservation Fund as admin- on both sides of the house, which is to Anthropology to survey and excavate areas home will begin in the spring. We'll be
istered by the National Park Service become a museum. A community center around the house. The goal is to have maintaining the house in the meantime
(NPS), Department of Interior. and job training/youth tutorial center is everything completed and open to the pub- and conducting more research. We'll also
Local Inkster activist Aaron Sims, exec- planned at another lot across the street lic by 2023. collect oral history of the home in relation
utive director of the non-profit organiza- which the group recently obtained. The Since the grant was announced in July, to the rest of the neighborhood and com-
tion Project: We Hope, Dream, and Believe plan is to celebrate the efforts of Malcolm the property has been registered in the pile as much information about the area,
(WHDAB), worked for more than 13 years X, a civil rights icon during the 1960s, National Register of Historic Places historically, as possible,” Ramadan said.
Officer completes command school

Romulus Police Sgt. Eric Harris undercover detective in narcotics investi-
recently celebrated his graduation from gations for the Downriver Area Narcotics
the Eastern Michigan Staff and Organization (DRANO). Harris was pro-
Command School of Executive moted to his current rank of sergeant in
Leadership. Harris, who has 18-years of 2019 and is currently assigned to the
experience in law enforcement, first afternoon shift as the road patrol super-
joined the Ecorse Police Department visor. Harris and his wife are the parents
before coming to Romulus 16 years ago. of three daughters and a son. His eldest
While with the Romulus Police daughter is currently enlisted in the U.S.
Department, Harris has worked as the Navy while all three younger children
juvenile officer in the schools and as an play travel hockey.

Sumpter Township
Virtual Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes
PUBLIC NOTICE:
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Sumpter Township residents;
Welcome to Romulus this Board of Trustees’ meeting will be conducted virtually in compliance with the emergency declaration of the Wayne County
Executive Order and Wayne County Department of Health regarding remote public meetings.
Recently, the City of Romulus welcomed three new officers to the police depart- Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:57 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI),
ment, each with previous professional law enforcement experience. Ofc. Michael Clerk E. Hurst (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), Treasurer V. Warren (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), Trustees: Oddy (Wayne
Cardenas, left, Ofc. Timothy Murray, and Ofc. Luis Sandoval were all welcomed Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), Rush (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), LaPorte (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI) and Morgan (Wayne Cty,
to the department last week. Sumpter Twp, MI). Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Township Administrator Cole, Public Safety
Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown and 13 attendees.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda with the following addition;
ADD; 13. New Business, Agenda Item E.
“Consider approval to seek formal bids for demolition of the Sumpter Township Fairgrounds struc-
Sumpter Township, MI Employment Opportunity tures.”
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush,
EMPLOYMENT POSTING LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Sumpter Township is currently accepting resumes for a professional Finance Director. For a comprehensive list of qualifications 4. Public Comments: None.
and duties, please visit our Township WebSite at "www.sumptertwp.org", COMMUNITY/JOB OPENINGS for this position's
links and additional information. 5. Minutes:
Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2021. Roll call vote:
This full-time position pay range is $75,000 - $90,000 (based on Qualifications & Experience), a highly-competitive, available Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None.
benefits package such as medical, dental, optical and more. The Successful Candidate will have desired experience in Municipal Motion carried.
Government and Credentials/Experience as detailed in the job description.
6. Warrants:
Please submit application, resume and cover letter to ATTN: Sumpter Township Supervisor, 23480 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the warrants total of $237,247.21. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman,
48111. Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Sumpter Township is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit 7. Supervisor’s Report – Bowman:
discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genet- • The Township is making a concentrated effort towards progress in the blight process. I am appointing John
ic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Hennessey of Hennessey Engineers as the Hearing Officer as required per our Ordinance (Section 6-203, item D).
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Supervisor’s report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
Publish Date - NOR: Associated Newspapers/The Eagle November 4th, 2021 Publish Date - Ann Arbor News November 7th, 2021 Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Public Posting (Twp Boards/WebSite/Ch 12/Misc Web Boards): November 1st, 2021 until filled ST0080 - 112121 2.5 x 2.516
8. Attorney’s Report - Young:
Twp Lawsuits & Adversarial Proceeding 14% Insurance matters 2%,
Township Board meetings 4% Meeting with Twp Officials 5%
TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER Water & Sewer 14% Police, Fire 7%
SNOW REMOVAL BIDS Prosecutions 11% Ordinance & Blight 7%
Labor Contract/LOU 6% Employee Contract Issues 6%, Republic 5% Planning 5%
The Township of Sumpter, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, is seeking sealed bids for snow removal of sidewalks, Library 1% Parks & Recreation 2%
driveways, handicap ramps using Wayne County grant monies. Storm Water Management & MDEQ 2% Board Direction/Sale of Property 5%
Audit/Finance 1% Misc. 2%
Bids must include the following: • Attorney Young advised that he and the Ordinance Officers are taking a hard stand on ordinance/blight issues and
that the courts have been very supportive in these efforts.
1) Commercial Vehicle Insurance for all vehicles used. • Progress is being made in the Dangerous Buildings issues within the Township. As all are aware, these move slow-
2) List of equipment used to provide snow removal. ly but are being resolved. The next steps will be 34th District Court to seek adjunctive relief.
3) Employer Federal Tax I.D. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Attorney’s report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
4) Copy of Business License Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
5) List of all drivers and their drivers’ license numbers.
6) General Liability Insurance naming Sumpter Township as an additional insured. To be provided also from each con- 9. Police/Ordinance Report – Chief Luke:
tractor, if subcontractors are used to provide snow removal. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Police report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
7) Workers compensation certificate if employees are used to provide service. Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
8) Payment to be supplied from Wayne County Grant Funds-all regulations to be complied with.
9) Sealed bids to be submitted to Township Clerk’s Office by November 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Bids to be opened 10. Building Report – Bowman:
November 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to receive and file the Building/Ordinance report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T.
Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Posted: November 4, 2021
Published: November 4, 2021 ST0082 - 112121 2.5 x 2.613 11. Fire Report – Chief Brown:
Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Fire Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MI 12. Board Response:
TOWNSHIP PROPERTY OFFERINGS • Trustee LaPorte inquired on plans to begin in person Open Meetings.
(Process Resolution # 2021-15) • Trustee LaPorte reminded all of the Open House for Fire Prevention Month at Fire Station #1 for the Community
(open to the public) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 12Noon until 4:00 pm.
SEALED BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN:
4:00 PM, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2021 13. New Business:

Sumpter Township is accepting SEALED BIDS & PROPOSALS for consideration of offering for the below identified proper- A. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to modify the deadline for New Agenda Items Request(s) &
ties. Reports to 4:00 pm, Tuesday prior to the Board Meeting Date. The Clerk’s Office will adjust this timeline, as dic-
tated, by Holidays and other scheduling conflicts. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
* Property Parcel # 82 81 016 99 0014 715 Sumpter Rd Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
* Property Parcel # 82 81 108 99 0001 001 Arkona Rd B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve of Resolution # 2021-15, Establishing A Property Offering Policy
& Procedure. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush
* Property Parcel # 82 81 108 99 0006 001 Martinsville Rd and LaPorte. Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried.
Property Offering(s) information can be received by visiting the Sumpter Township Clerk's office at 23480 Sumpter Road, C. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve of Resolution # 2021-16, Wayne County Annual Permit(s) A-
Belleville, MI 48111 no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, December 3rd, 2021 or the Township WebSite at: 22044, A-22099 and A-22133 for 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V.
Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
www.sumptertwp.org/DEPARTMENTS/CLERK'S OFFICE
D. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve to hire Carl Piasecki as a fulltime police officer contingent on
The SEALED BIDS & PROPOSALS must be received by the Sumpter Township Clerk's office at 23480 Sumpter Road, him passing a physical, psychological examination and drug test. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
Belleville, MI 48111 no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, December 3rd, 2021. No sealed bids & proposals will be accepted after E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
the deadline of 4:00 pm, Friday, December 3rd, 2021. All submissions and considerations must be received sealed by PROP-
ERTY OFFERING individually and identify the Property and Property Parcel # to be officially received by the Clerk's Office. E. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy for approval to seek formal bids for demolition of the Sumpter Township
Fairgrounds structures. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees;
The SEALED BIDS & PROPOSALS shall be publicly opened and Bidder Information publicly stated on Friday, December 3rd, Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
2021 at 4:15 pm. Bidder attendance is not required and award will not be stated at bids/proposals opening. Sumpter Township
representatives will communicate with bidders directly, as needed, during the assessment of all received bids/proposals. By 14. Announcements: None.
Township policy, any and all bids may be rejected and all/any awards will be by parcel individually.
Please call the Clerk's Office at (734) 461-6201 to schedule an appointment to visit the Township Hall and obtain 15. Adjournment; Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 7:34 pm. Motion carried.
information/specifications.
Minutes prepared by;
Sumpter Township Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Esther Hurst, Clerk Sumpter Township
Posted: November 3rd, 2021 ______________________________________ _______________________
(Property Signage, Township Bulletin Board, Township & Various Websites, ComCast Gov Channel 12) Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
Published: November 4th, 2021 ______________________________________ ________________________
(Newspaper of Record - The Eagle Associated Newspapers) ST0079 - 112121 2.5 x 4.795 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0081 - 112121 2.5 x 12.454