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Area police warn of multiple phone scams

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Plymouth police are warning notice from the city, care and caution should be
area residents of several phone Angelosanto urged residents A good rule of thumb is that if you exercised during this time of
scams which have been report- who might be contacted about year when filing tax returns. He
ed recently. one of these topics to always did not initiate the call or contact, advised residents to make sure
Crime Prevention Bureau check with their family or they are using a reputable tax
Ofc. Tony Angelosanto urged friends who may be mentioned do not give out your personal information. or accounting firm and if filing
residents to use caution and in the scam. personally on the computer,
common sense if they are con- In one scam, a "grandson" make sure to use a secure web
tacted by telephone, computer asks for bail money or bus fare registered address that can be been victimized by these scams page or program.
or regular mail by someone to get home from out of state verified or simply ignore the contact the police department. Residents who have ques-
claiming to need cash for a bail and in another, an email claims contact by hanging up on the A good rule of thumb is that tions or concerns about a possi-
bond; notices of needed com- that a "fatal error" has been caller, ignoring the email or text if you did not initiate the call or ble scam can contact
puter service or repairs; found on the computer or soft- message or throwing away the contact, do not give out your Angelosanto at the Plymouth
actions regarding unemploy- ware being used. mail notification. personal information, Police Department Crime
ment benefits or even offers of Angelosanto suggested that He suggested that anyone Angelosanto advised. Prevention Bureau (734) 453-
filing tax returns. In a recent individuals ask the caller for a who is contacted about or has He also cautioned that extra 1234 ext 526.
Missing community center rental fees questioned

Inkster police are investigat- ment was approved by a 5-0 vote he and the Chief of Police had, in fact, repaid the $1,200 to
ing claims that the former parks of the city recreation commission William T. Riley, III, launched an the city although officials were
and recreation director had been members at their Feb. 11 meet- investigation but decided that he unaware that Legion's company
renting the city recreation com- ing. Chairperson of the commis- (Legion) should pay the money had also received a $1,500 rental
plex through a private company sion, Shirley Hankerson, wrote to back. We contend that there was fee from the Biden presidential
in which he was a managing part- members of the city council a grave miscarriage of justice for campaign for a Nov. 2 event at
ner. regarding the situation explain- the city of Inkster in that the the Booker Dozier Recreation
Alex Legion, who had been ing that the commission was not investigations did not result in Center featuring actress Kerry
with the city for a short time, satisfied with the communication definitive answers as to what are Washington.
according to officials, was the from the mayor regarding the sit- the true circumstances of the sit- The Biden campaign reported
managing partner and organizer uation. uation.” paying $1,500 to Signature
of Signature Milestones LLC list- “Questions were raised about Hankerson said the facility Milestones LLC for rental of the
ed in state records. Officials said the misuse of public funds with rental fees were not deposited facility on campaign finance
rental fees for the municipal the Parks and Recreation with the city treasurer and that reports filed with the Federal
buildings were paid to Signature Department as well as the prose- she and the other commissioners Election Commission. It appears
Milestones in amount totaling cution of the past director, Alex do not feel there was a thorough that money was not deposited in
about $1,200. That money, accord- Legion, who is suspected of investigation. Hankerson said city accounts or repaid although Alex Legion
ing to Mayor Patrick Wimberly, embezzlement from the depart- she wants an outside investiga- the investigation is continuing,
was used to renovate and furnish ment's due revenue and was tion by the Michigan State Police, Wimblerly said. “It's a company Wimberly said the matter can
Legion's city office. allowed to resign from his posi- the Wayne County Sheriff's that he's affiliated with. Why best be handled by the city police
A request for a police investi- tion and not terminated,” the Department or the state attorney would the Biden campaign write department and that an outside
gation into Legion's financial communication read. general. a check to the parks and rec investigation into the situation is
dealings and possible embezzle- “Mayor Wimberly stated that Wimberly said that Legion director?” not necessary.

Award tom-designed, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS
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FROM PAGE 1 modates wheel- PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE Chapter 79
chairs and other
fied accomplishments and contributions to assertive devices PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Charter Township of Northville Board of Trustees will be considering adoption of the pro-
posed amendment to Ordinance Chapter 79 (Fire Prevention) at their Regular Meeting on March 18, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the
the economic vitality and/or residential while helping to Northville Township Hall located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48168. This amendment was introduced at the
quality of life in the city. prevent injuries. Board of Trustee meeting of February 18, 2021.
Nominations forms are available at The Miracle Chapter 79 Fire Prevention - Proposed Amendments
www.plymouthmi.gov. A selection commit- League of 79.1 STATUTORY AUTHORITY - ACTION: None
tee including two mayor-appointed city Plymouth played 79.2 ADOPTION OF STANDARDS BY REFERENCE - ACTION: AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
commissioners and a representative from its first season in A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Charter Township of Northville, being marked
and designated as the “2015 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code and the Appendix chapters” as published by the
the city administration will choose and the fall of 2011. International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Charter Township of Northville in the State of
notify the winners. The award Debra Madonna Michigan for the control of buildings, structures and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this
The first winner of the Ruth Huston- also recognized chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 79-5 of this chapter.
Whipple Award for Civic Engagement was Madonna's service as a board member for 79.3 TITLE - ACTION: AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
presented to Debra Madonna last year. the Plymouth Community Arts Council and This chapter shall be known as the “Fire Prevention Code of the Charter Township of Northville.”
Madonna founded the Miracle League of her roll in the organization of the 79.4 AVAILABILITY OF COPIES OF CODE - ACTION: None
Plymouth, which provides special needs Wednesday Music in the Park children's
children with mental and physical disabili- concerts series in Kellogg Park among 79.5 AMENDMENTS TO CODE - ACTION: AMEND AS NOTED BELOW:
The following sections and subsections of the Fire Code identified in § 79-2 are hereby amended or deleted as set forth and
ties a chance to play and experience base- many other contributions to the quality of additional sections and subsections are added as indicated hereafter. Subsequent section numbers used in this section shall
ball. Miracle League teams play on a cus- life in the city. refer to like numbered sections of the International Fire Code.
A. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
a. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Charter Township of Northville and are hereafter
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE referred to as the “code.”
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING B. Section 112.4 is amended to read as follows (note section 109.4 has been moved to 112.4):
March 17, 2021- 7:00 PM a. 112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the require-
ments thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or direc-
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for March 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM by electronic remote access tive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a [SPECIFY
via Zoom. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the township's website at OFFENSE], punishable by a fine of not more than [AMOUNT] dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding [NUMBER OF
https://twp.northville.mi.us/. The ZBA will consider the following variance requests to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance for DAYS], or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
property at 19171 Clement Road: deemed a separate offense.
Section 109.4 is amended to read as follows:
• Article 18.1, Schedule of Regulations (Front Yard Setback) 109.4. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be responsible for a municipal civil
• Article 22.5 (C), Non-Conforming Structures (Expansion of Non-Conforming Side Yard Setback) infraction, subject to the following penalties:
1. The following civil fines shall apply in the event of a determination of responsibility for a municipal civil infraction, unless a
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. The different fine is specified in connection with a particular section:
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. (a) First offense. The civil infraction for a first offense violation shall be in the amount determined by the Charter Township of
Northville's fee schedule, established by the Board of Trustees, plus costs and other sanctions for each offense.
Paul Slatin, Chair (b) Repeat offense. The civil fine for any offense which is a repeat offense shall be in the amount determined by the Charter
Zoning Board of Appeals Township of Northville's fee schedule, established by the Board of Trustees, plus costs and other sanctions for each offense.
2. In addition to ordering the defendant determined to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction to pay a civil fine, costs,
Publish: February 25, 2021 NT0111 - 022521 2.5 x 2.317 damages and expenses, the Judge or Magistrate shall be authorized to issue any judgment, writ or order necessary to enforce,
or enjoin violation of, the chapter.
3. Continuing offense. Each act of violation, and on each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a sep-
arate offense.
SYNOPSIS 4. Remedies not exclusive. In addition to any remedies provided for by the Code of the Charter Township of Northville, any equi-
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING table or other remedies available may be sought.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE 5. The Judge or Magistrate shall be authorized to impose costs, damages and expenses as provided by the law.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6. A municipal civil infraction shall not be a lesser included offense of a criminal offense or of an ordinance violation which is
not a civil infraction.
DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2021 C. Section 307.1 is amended to read as follows:
TIME: 7:00 p.m. a. 307.1 General. Open burning and outdoor fires shall be conducted in compliance with the written Outdoor Fire Guidelines
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. of the Northville Township Fire Department as established by the Fire Code Official. Printed copies of the Outdoor Fire
ROLL CALL: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee Guidelines are available to the public at the Fire Department during regular business hours. This document can be accessed
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee via the Township website or upon request to the Northville Township Fire Department.
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee b. Remove IFC Sections 307.4, 307.4.1, 307.4.2 and 307.4.3.
Christopher Roosen, Trustee D. Section 1103.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: a. 1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing buildings of Group I-2,
1. Agendas: Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by the adopting ordinance and the
• Removed Item 5.H. Public Services - Water Tower Maintenance Contract Michigan Building Code.
• Removed Item 5.I. Public Services - Water & Sewer Expansion Bid Award E. Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: a. 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks out-
A. Planning Commission - Edward McCall - Approved side of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohib-
B. Planning Commission - Matthew Wilk - Approved ited. Storage is limited in all zoning districts except Office, Research & Technology (ORT) & Industrial and subject
C. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented to special land use approval.
3. Public Hearing: None F. Section 5706.2.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
4. Brief Public Comments: One resident had a question or comment for the Board of Trustees. a. 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks
5. New Business: is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Storage is lim-
A. Supervisor's Office - Rescind Resolution 2020-109 - Approved ited in all zoning districts except Office, Research & Technology (ORT) & Industrial and subject to special land use
B. Clerk's Office - Voting Station Purchase - Approved approval.
C. Public Services - Temporary Sign Request - Approved G. Section 5806.2 is amended to read as follows:
D. Finance - Poverty Exemption Policy - Approved a. 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within
E. Public Safety - Vehicle Purchase - Approved the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Storage capacity is limited in all
F. Public Services - Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options - Approved zoning districts except Office, Research & Technology (ORT) & Industrial and subject to special land use approval.
G. Public Services - Risk and Resiliency Assessment & Emergency H. Section 6104.2 is amended to read as follows:
Response Plan - Approved a. 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied
H. Public Services - Water Tower Maintenance Contract - Removed petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall
I. Public Services - Water & Sewer Expansion Bid Award - Removed not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L). Storage capacity is limited in all zoning districts except Office,
J. Manager's Office - Roberts Consulting Agreement - Approved Research & Technology (ORT) & Industrial and subject to special land use approval.
6. Unfinished Business: None i. Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of
7. Ordinances: special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-
A. Introduction - Fire Prevention Amendment - Introduced gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
B. Introduction - Fireworks Amendment - Introduced
8. Check Registry: 79.6 AFFECT ON EXISTING ACTIONS - ACTION: None
A. In the amount of $1,695,095.66 for the period of January 9, 2021 to February 5, 2021. - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports: 79.7 AFFECT ON EXISTING VIOLATIONS - ACTION: None
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen
and Todd Mutchler A copy of the full Ordinance and amendment can be viewed by appointment during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None at the Office of the Township Clerk, Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville Michigan 48168.
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on February 26, 2021. Roger Lundberg
Respectfully submitted: Clerk
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0114 - 022521 2.5 x 5.763 Publish February 25, 2021 NT0112 - 022521 2.5 x 12.125