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Trustees OK purchase of odor remediation system

The new year should be much has been the subject of com- rebuilding the control panel and
more pleasant for residents and plaints from residents for years. ” pit work, we have spent about
visitors near Sumpter and Willis Danci explained that the one- Hydrogen sulfide is nasty, highly corrosive. $130,000 already,” he told the
roads in Sumpter Township year warranty on the system was Between rebuilding the control panel and pit work, board members.
where the main pump house for an industry standard but that the Supervisor Tim Bowman
the sewer system is located. township had the option of we have spent about $130,000 already. expressed some concern that the
Members of the board of extending the guarantee. He said contract required the township
trustees approved the recom- the odor control would be a non- to provide materials for the sys-
mendation of DPW Director issue “as soon as we get the System and Danci said that the Trustee, and recently appoint- tem which Danci explained were
John Danci to purchase a Bio Air hydrogen sulfide levels back township should not have to ed deputy supervisor, Tim Rush specifications in the contract
System for odor remediation at down to where they are sup- rebuild the system “ever again.” said that the township had prior to his employment.
the site at a cost not to exceed posed to be.” He said reducing He said the new system is “sup- already funded major work at “The bid is for exactly what
$98,552.73, during the Dec. 14 those chemical levels would also posed to handle the problem the corner caused by the corro- we need for the site,” Danci said.
meeting. Trustees wanted to be “take care of the corrosion” expe- indefinitely.” sive effects of the hydrogen sul- The contract for the odor
sure that the expense would pro- rienced at the site. LaPorte said his concern was fide. remediation and control system
vide the odor and corrosion con- Trustee Don Laporte inquired that “another board in 10 or 15 “Hydrogen sulfide is nasty, was approved by a unanimous
trol needed in the area which as to the life of the new Bio Air years is doing the same thing.” highly corrosive. Between vote of the board members.
Council members recognize, thank local good Samaritans

Members of the Romulus City members to help one another
Council used the last meeting of ” contributes to the ability of the
2021 to thank members of the He's a very private man and doesn't brag city to function and thanked
community for their generosity those who contributed gener-
during the holidays. about what he is doing, he just does it. ously to help others during the
Council member Tina Talley holidays.
publicly thanked John McCraight, during his report,
Osbourne of Osbourne Concrete said that he wanted to call the
in the city for his “generous holi- Talley said and urged residents thank him.” Webb also thanked attention of the residents to the
day bundles” which were donat- who might encounter Osbourne fellow council member Virginia first responders in the city who
ed to area residents. Talley said to thank him for his generosity. Williams who was absent from were working and away from
the bundles were “amazing” Councilwoman Eva Webb the meeting. their families during the holi-
and that Osbourne and his staff also expressed her appreciation “Virginia Williams also gave days. He reminded the public
were “truly a blessing” in the to Mayor Robert McCraight out turkeys,” Webb said. “I love that calls for service during
community. She said that whom she said had donated a it when people do so much these weeks could be very emo-
Osbourne also donated gift bun- large number of turkeys to local good” for residents, she added. tional times for both police, fire
dles to the Romulus Ministerial families during the holiday sea- Council President John and EMTs in the city. McCraight
Alliance for donation to local son. Barden noted that the generous also thanked the participants in
families during the holiday sea- “He has helped so many fam- spirit the officials and Osbourne the Wreaths Across America Mayor Robert McCraight
son and that this year, Osbourne ilies,” she said. “He's a very pri- demonstrated were “what program which honored
doubled the number of gifts vate man and doesn't brag about Romulus is all about. Getting deceased veterans and noted reminding the public of the
provided. what he is doing, he just does along, helping people.” He said than Romulus participation had service of veterans to the coun-
“They are a true blessing,” it,” she said, “and I just want to that the ability of the community increased again this year, try.
Trustee, clerk question contract

Members of Sumpter Township Board contact and contract information to per-
of Trustees unanimously approved a final form the duties that have been trans-
payment of $16,720.30 to former ferred to the clerk's office in Cole's
Township Administrator Michelle Cole absence.
who resigned last month to take another LaPorte was vocal in his criticism of
job. Cole's failure to provide the information
The final payment was for accrued despite her repeated assurances to
vacation and personal time Cole had trustees and officials that she would be
earned until her last day on the job at the available and was willing to help.
rate of $45.19 per hour. That amount is “We need to understand what is going
about half what Cole negotiated with the on with these projects,” LaPorte said. He
trustees to provide help as an independ- added that Cole had not provided the
ent contractor until a replacement is information by the time she said she
hired. Cole and the trustees agreed to a would and that, as she was due to be in
rate of $95 per hour for her services not to township hall the next day, “If she can't
exceed eight hours a week, although provide this tomorrow, we don't need her
Trustee Don LaPorte and Clerk Esther services,” he said. He reiterated that he
Hurst voted no on the agreement. felt Cole had provided short notice of her
LaPorte noted that promised lists of departure and that the township was left
contacts and current projects was not unprepared on several issues.
forthcoming from Cole as promised and “We can move forward without her,”
Hurst explained that she did not receive LaPorte said. Sources said that while
information she needed from Cole in a Cole did provide the promised list of con-
timely manner. Hurst said she took other tacts and ongoing projects the next day,
steps to ensure that she had the correct the work was “incomplete.”

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Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings

Members: Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens
Trustees: Kate Borninski, Sommer Foster, Tania Ganguly, Steven Sneideman
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 11/2/2021: Synopsis: 2022 & 2023 Budget Presentation
Regular Meeting 11/9/2021: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website.
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 11/16/2021: Review of Progress: Organizational Assessment Recommendations
Regular Meeting 11/23/2021: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website.
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 11/30/2021: Synopsis: Update on Board Goals
Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied
at 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information. CN2331 - 010621 2.5 x 1.618

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