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Toys for Tots applications due by Dec. 8.

Inkster residents are being urged to (734) 258-2083 during normal business
register for the annual Toys for Tots holi- hours.
day gift program. The deadline to register Toys for Tots is a project of the U. S.
for help is Dec. 8 and all applications Marine Corps Reserve dedicated to col-
must be mailed to Post Office Box 0884, lecting new, unwrapped toys and, each
Inkster MI 48141. year, distribute them as Christmas gifts to
In Inkster, more information and less fortunate children in the community
instructions of downloading an applica- in which the campaign is conducted.
tion are available from Wakii Adams at The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to
(734) 258-2083. deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a
The local Toys for Tots also provides message of hope to less fortunate young-
holiday toy donations to residents in sters that will assist them in becoming
Belleville, Wayne, Romulus, Westland, responsible, productive, patriotic citi-
Sumpter Township, and Van Buren zens, according to the organization web-
Township, in addition to Inkster. site.
Application pick-up sites include the The principle Toys for Tots activity
Inkster Police station, the Inkster which takes place each year is the collec-
Housing Commission office, the tion and distribution of toys in the com- can be conducted by a Marine Corps Foundation to conduct a local Toys for
Belleville, Westland, and Wayne libraries. munities in which a Marine Corps League Detachment or group of men and Tots campaign. Since inception, the pro-
For more information, client email is Reserve Unit is located. In communities women, generally veteran Marines, gram has provided millions of toys valued
ToysForTotsSmiles@gmail.com or call without a Reserve Unit, the campaign authorized by Marine Toys for Tots at hundreds of millions of dollars.

Sumpter Township
Safety • Use a food thermometer to make sure Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Regular Board Meeting
meat is cooked to a safe temperature
• Refrigerate hot or cold leftover food 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
FROM PAGE 1 within two hours of being served Minutes
• When storing turkey, cut the leftovers PUBLIC NOTICE:
third of home decoration fires are start- in small pieces so they will chill To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Sumpter Township residents;
this Board of Trustees’ meeting will be conducted virtually in compliance with the emergency declaration of the Wayne County
ed by candles and that two of every five quickly Executive Order and Wayne County Department of Health regarding remote public meetings.
decoration fires happen because the • Thanksgiving leftovers are safe for Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:31 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI),
decorations are placed too close to a three to four days when properly Clerk E. Hurst (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), Treasurer V. Warren (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), Trustees: Oddy (Wayne
heat source. refrigerated Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), Rush (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI), LaPorte (Wayne Cty, Sumpter Twp, MI) and Morgan (Wayne Cty,
Sumpter Twp, MI). Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Township Administrator Cole, Public Safety
• Place candles where they cannot be Gifts and toys should inspire joy, not Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown and 7 attendees.
knocked down or blown over and out cause injuries. Thousands of children 3. Agenda: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Morgan to approve the Agenda with the following edits;
of reach of children are seriously injured in toy-related inci- REMOVE; 13. New Business, Agenda Item C.
• Keep matches and lighters up high dents every year. Avoid safety hazards ADD; 13. New Business, Agenda Item I.
“Consider approval to appoint of Mr. Joseph Flis as a temporary, emergency backup township electri-
and out of reach of children in a while gifting with these tips from the cal inspector, effective immediately until November 9, 2022.”
locked cabinet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan.
Nay: None. Motion carried.
• Use flameless, rather than lighted, Commission:
candles near flammable objects • Toys are age-rated for safety, not for 4. Public Comments: None.
• Don't burn trees, wreaths or wrapping children's intellect and physical abili- 5. Minutes:
paper in the fireplace ty, so be sure to choose toys in the cor- Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2021. Roll call vote: Yes:
Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion
• Use a screen on the fireplace at all rect age range carried.
times when a fire is burning • Choose toys for children under 3 that 6. Warrants:
• Never leave candles or fireplaces do not have small parts which could Motion by LaPorte, supported by Bowman to approve the warrants total of $296,533.82. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T.
burning unattended or when you are be choking hazards Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
asleep • For children under 10, avoid toys that 7. Supervisor’s Report – Bowman:
• Check and clean the chimney and must be plugged into an electrical • I’d like to commend our Township Administrator, Michelle Cole for discovering a $31,000 FEEMA grant. She partnered
with Chief Luke and obtained in securing this grant for COVID related expenses. Thank you Elle and Chief Luke!!
fireplace area at least once a year outlet • The Township Hall will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observance of Veterans Day. I’d like to thank all our vet-
The foodsafety.gov website from the • Be cautious about toys that have but- • erans for their service!
Wayne County Health department will be at the Sumpter Senior Center on Monday, November 22nd between 1 and 4.
U.S. Department of Health and Human ton batteries or magnets, which can This is the Pfizer vaccine and first shots, second shots and Booster shots will be available.
Services also has cautions about holiday be harmful or fatal if swallowed • Yesterday, we had another great turn out for Forgotten Harvest. Please remember that they are always looking for vol-
unteers. You can go on line to ForgottenHarvest.org and go to the volunteer section.
food safety tips: • When giving scooters and other riding Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Supervisor’s report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
• Wash your hands frequently when han- toys, give the gift of appropriate safety Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
8. Attorney’s Report - Young:
dling food gear, too; helmets should be worn at Twp Lawsuits & Adversarial Proceeding 9% Insurance matters 1%,
• Keep raw meat away from fresh pro- all times and they should be sized to Township Board meetings 5% Meeting with Twp Officials 9%
Water & Sewer 8% Police, Fire 7%
duce fit Prosecutions 14% Ordinance & Blight 9%
• Use separate cutting boards, plates To find out about holiday toy safety Labor Contract/LOU 3% Employee Contract Issues 7%, Republic 4% Planning 9%
Library 1% Parks & Recreation 2%
and utensils for uncooked and cooked and recalls, check the U.S. Consumer Storm Water Management & MDEQ 1% Board Direction/Sale of Property 8%
meats to avoid cross-contamination Product Safety Commission website. Audit/Finance 1% Misc. 2%
Attorney Young advised that MERS requested a resolution establishing the authorized signatures for Sumpter Township
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daily administration needs, if necessary. Upon approval of the Attorney’s Report, the established township authorized
agents will be the Township Administrator and the Deputy Clerk.
Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve the Attorney’s report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
CITY OF ROMULUS Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION - Notice of a Public Hearing 9. Police/Ordinance Report – Chief Luke:
December 20, 2021 • Chief Luke advised that he will begin submitting the Vacant Buildings Report next month.
7:00 p.m. 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, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on 10. Building Report – Bowman:
Monday, December 20, 2021 for the purpose of considering the following: RZ-2021-002; Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to receive and file the Building report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
PMG SealMaster located at 27989 Van Born (Parcel ID #80-001-99-0008-702) requesting to
rezone 2.64 acres of property from M-1, Light Industrial to M-T, Industrial Transportation. 11. Fire Report – Chief Brown:
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Fire Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Romulus MI 48174-1485. A copy of the proposed request is available in the Planning Department 12. Board Response:
during regular business hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions may be • Trustee Rush discussed the continuing issues with newspaper reporting integrity, his concerns with the Belleville
addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Department of Public Services, 12600 Wayne Road, Independent “reckless” publication, a recent resident letter and the numerous errors in the letter.
Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or at 734-955-4530. • Trustee Oddy spoke to the inaccuracy of the letter as it referenced the Carleton Farms Landfill Deepwell and clarified
the points of approval (County, State & Federal) for the project and dispelled several of the inaccuracies, as well as inac-
curacies in the Property Bids information.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk • Trustee LaPorte requested response on the Township Properties currently offered for bid and if they had been surveyed.
City of Romulus, Michigan Township Administrator Cole advised that (1) property had been completed and the other (2) were in process.
13. New Business:
Publish: December 2, 2021 RM0623 - 120221 2.5 x 3.176 A. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to purchase two (2) Evolis Radar Speed Signs at a cost of $5,779.00.
Total cost to be paid from the police department forfeiture fund. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve to purchase three (3) BolaWrap restraint units at a cost of $4,068.65.
SYNOPSIS Total cost to be paid from the police department forfeiture fund. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E.
REGULAR MEETING Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE D. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve of Fleet Management software and devices from Verizon, the cost is
BOARD OF TRUSTEES $20 per truck per month, annualized at approximately $1,440 per year.. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
DATE: Thursday, November 18, 2021 E. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve of the Municipal & Community Credit Contract (SMART) for 2022.
TIME: 7:00 p.m. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. F. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve to reappoint Tyrone Borden to the Sumpter Township Planning
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee Commission effective 10/15/2021, term expiring 10/14/2024. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee G. Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to approve to reappoint Daniel Watson to the Sumpter Township Planning
Christopher Roosen, Trustee Commission effective 11/14/2021, term expiring 11/13/2024. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
1. Agendas: H. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve to reappoint Jane Stalmack to the Sumpter Township Zoning Board
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved of Appeals and Planning Commission effective 11/14/2021, term expiring 11/13/2024. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T.
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
A. Recognition of Township Boards and Commissions – Presented I. Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to approve appointment of Mr. Joseph Flis as a temporary, emergency backup town-
B. Northville High School Girl’s Golf Team Resolution – Approved ship electrical inspector, effective immediately until November 9, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman,
C. mParks Community Service Award Presentation – Presented Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
D. Police Officer & Firefighter of the Year – Presented *Supervisor Bowman and the Board of Trustees, with heavy hearts, offered their sympathies and deepest condolences
E. Public Safety – Hegira Health Presentation – Presented to Jeff and the Dommer family for their loss.
F. EDC/BRA – Mark Knoth – Approved
G. Beautification Commission – Kathryn Kempf – Approved 14. Announcements:
H. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented • Trustee Oddy offered his thanks to all those Veterans who live in our Township, but throughout the United States, as
3. Public Hearing: None well, on the special day of remembrance on Thursday, November 11th, 2021.
4. Brief Public Comments: 3 members of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees. • Trustee Rush requested 30 seconds of silence to thank and honor this nation’s veterans, all who have served or are serv-
5. New Business: ing now.
A. Public Services – Mill Ridge PUD Amendment #5 – Approved “God Bless all Veterans & Active Service Members”
B. Public Services – Fire Station Tile Flooring Replacement – Approved • Clerk Hurst made the following announcements;
C. Public Safety – Fire- Ambulance Billing Service Agreement – Approved o The November 2, 2021 Election went very well and I’d like to thank my staff and election workers for their efforts.
D. Finance – Adoption of Procurement Policy – Deferred to December Job well done, as always. I’d also like to thank those voters who exercised their right to vote!
E. Finance – Budget Amendment 2021-5 – Approved o The Clerk’s Office has experienced a number of walk-in residents who’ve indicated they were directed there by the
F. Public Safety – Police – Vehicle Disposal – Approved Township to receive information. Please remember…..in most cases, a FOIA is required for the Clerk’s Office to
G. Public Safety – Police – Embedded Behavioral Health Clinician– Approved release information.
H. Public Safety – Police – Vehicle Donation – Approved o The Belleville Area Council for the Arts will be hosting their Art Show Friday, 11/12 to Sunday, 11/14 at the
I. Parks & Recreation – MGCP Pathway Extension – Approved Belleville Yacht Club.
J. Digital Voice Logger System – Approved/ awarded to Word Systems
6. Unfinished Business: None 15. Adjournment; Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to adjourn at 7:16 pm. Motion carried.
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry: Minutes prepared by;
A. In the amount of $ 2,982,794.30 for the period of October 2, 2021 to November 5, 2021. – Approved Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
9. Board Communication & Reports: Sumpter Township
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann,
Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen and Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None ______________________________________ ________________________
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on December 2, 2021.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor ______________________________________ ________________________
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT01609 - 120221 2.5 x 5.865 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0089 - 120221 2.5 x 15.788