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NORTHVILLE - WAYNE

Wayne officials address media ‘misinformation’

Misinformation regarding the had taken place. Rhaesa eventu- dation.
consolidation of the local court ally flatly denied that any such ” “There were no meetings until
and upcoming ballot issues was a talks had occurred. I need to know what the truth is, after the resolution was passed,”
concern addressed by officials in Sanders disputed that in his he said. “We need to figure out
the City of Wayne during their comments and said that either and the citizens of Wayne how to save money. People
regular meeting last week. Rhaesa had or directed talks need to know what the truth is. should not be getting in the way
During the citizens' comments with Romulus officials regarding of that.”
portion of the agenda, former consolidating the courts or the The agenda for the Romulus
council member Christopher city manager had either had or City Council meeting on Monday,
Sanders posed questions about directed such talks, or the city that “in exploration, it may proposals and become informed Feb 24, included a request for a
the closing the 29th District attorney had engaged in conver- become evident” that this is not about the issues and noted the resolution “Authorizing
Court, an issue discussed at the sations regarding the matter. the most cost efficient thing for proposals were available on the Participation in Investigation of
last meeting. The council Sanders suggested that any of the city. city website, at the library and at Potential Consolidation of the
approved a resolution at that those actions could be described Wagner was also concerned city hall. 29th District Court with the 34th
time to explore the possibility of as “rogue.” about what he characterized as During the mayor's report sec- District Court.” The Romulus
closing and consolidating the “I need to know what the truth “misinformation” and “mis- tion of the agenda, Rhaesa also court now includes Belleville,
Wayne 29th District Court with a is, and the citizens of Wayne need truths” on social media regard- disputed Sanders' inference that Romulus and Sumpter and Van
neighboring court. to know what the truth is,” ing three proposals which will he had been untruthful in his Buren townships.
Sanders' main concern, he Sanders said. appear on the March 10 ballot in denials of negotiations with other The Canton Township Board
said, was a statement by Mayor Councilman Phillip Wagner the city. communities. He said he was not of Trustees meeting set for
John Rhaesa denying that any took the opportunity to respond He specifically addressed the aware of any meeting with the Tuesday, Feb. 25, included an
talks with neighboring communi- to Sanders during the council issue of extending the mayoral Romulus mayor or Romulus city item on the consent calendar,
ties about combining the court comments section of the agenda term from 2 years to 4 years and attorney about court consolida- “Resolution regarding the explo-
had taken place within 30 days of and stated that the resolution emphasized, “no matter what, tion at the time of that meeting. ration of district court consolida-
the proposed resolution. adopted by the council was an you will vote for a mayor in Rhaesa reiterated Wagner's tion” from the supervisor. The
Councilman Tony Miller “exploration of court consolida- November whether the resolu- contention that the resolution 35th District Court in Plymouth
repeatedly asked Rhaesa during tion.” He stressed that “no nego- tion passes or not.” authorized only an exploration of now handles Canton, Plymouth
the earlier meeting if such talks tiations have started” and said He urged people to read the the possibility of a court consoli- and Northville cases.
Northville Art House will exhibit works of student artists

The Northville Art House will present ” exhibition features the creativity of pre- Artists of all ages are invited to enter
the 4th annual Young Artist Juried Art school students at Goddard School of the Community Flag Contest where sub-
Fair showcasing young artists in grades 2 The fair will also Novi and First Presbyterian Church of mitted artwork will be incorporated into
through 12 in March. More than 30 young showcase art from Northville, kindergarten and first graders a community flag installed at the
entrepreneurs will have an opportunity at Thornton Creek Elementary, and Northville Art House. Prizes will be
to show their creativity and sell original more than 300 young artists. Amerman Elementary, along with stu- awarded. Artists may enter at the fair or
art while learning about self-promotion dents in Hillside Middle School Peer online at
and understanding art as a business. Links. https://northvillearthouse.org/youn-
The Northville Art House has teamed There will be free activities for those gartistartfair/communityflag/.
up with the First PresbyterianChurch of Youth Orchestra, a group of students 12 and younger including cardmaking by Contact the Northville Art House for
Northville and event sponsor, Community ranging in age from 7 to 18 who play the Margene from Stampeddler Plus of more information at (248) 344-0497 or visit
Financial, to provide the young entrepre- violin, viola and cello. Entrance is a $3 Northville and STEM activities from https://northvillearthouse.org/youngartis-
neurs a space to show off their talents donation at the door for those ages 13 and STEMville of Northville. tartfair/
and artwork that includes acrylic, water- older. Children 12 and younger will be
color, illustrations, jewelry, mixed media, admitted at no cost.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
fiber art, photography and much more. New this year, the fair will also show- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
The art fair is planned from 10:30 a.m. case art from more than 300 young artists MARCH 10, 2020
until 3 p.m. March 14 at First who have participated in Northville Art
Presbyterian Church of Northville, 200 House Young Artist Outreach Program TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP:
East Main St. Beginning the event will be led by Instructors Maria Latour, Sasha Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in Northville Township on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The
a performance by the Northville Strings Roberts-Levi and Donna Gonzalez. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At the following locations:
Police receive Rotary grant Precinct 1 Moraine Elementary 46811 Eight Mile Road

Precinct 2
46811 Eight Mile Road
Moraine Elementary
Northville High School
Precinct 4
45700 Six Mile Road
The Northville Police Department has Chief Alan Maciag. Precinct 3 Northville High School 45700 Six Mile Road
received a $1,000 grant from the Since 1970, the Rotary Club of Precinct 5 Township Hall 44405 Six Mile Road
Northville Rotary Foundation. Funds will Northville Foundation has been actively Precinct 6 Winchester Elementary 16141 Winchester
16700 Franklin
Precinct 7
Meads Mill Middle School
be used to purchase community relations supporting six key areas, including pro- Precinct 8 Silver Springs Elementary 19801 Silver Springs Drive
items - such as flashlights, bike helmets, moting peace, supporting education, fight- Precinct 9 Silver Springs Elementary 19801 Silver Springs Drive
glow necklaces and toy badges -for officers ing disease, saving mothers and children, Precinct 10 Ridge Wood Elementary 49775 Six Mile Road
to distribute to youth and school-aged chil- community development and providing Precinct 11 Ridge Wood Elementary 49775 Six Mile Road
dren. clean water, according to the club webite. Precinct 12 Meads Mill Middle School 16700 Franklin
“These items will assist us in continu- Maciag said he will attend a future For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following office:
ing to build strong, positive relationships Rotary Club meeting to personally thank • President of the United States
with the community we serve,” said Police the group.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that all Northville Township residents will be voting on the following:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE • Renewal of Wayne County Art Institute Authority Millage
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST • In 2010 the electors of Wayne County approved a 10-year millage to provide County residents with services from
the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) through the Wayne County Art Institute Authority.
MARCH 10, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION As a result of the millage, the DIA provides Wayne County residents with free K-12 school field trips including free
transportation, free senior group programming with free transportation, and unlimited free general admission. To
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Public Accuracy Test for the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election is sched- ensure transparency, the DIA submits to an annual independent audit and posts financial reports online.
uled for Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of Township Hall, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, To continue to provide revenue to the DIA, which will allow these DIA services for the residents of the County to
Michigan. continue, the Art Institute Authority is permitted by law to seek a renewal of the millage at a rate of no more than
the current 0.2 mill (20 cents per $1,000 taxable value) on all real and personal property in the County. Revenue
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the from this millage will be disbursed to the Art Institute Authority and then transferred to the DIA as permitted by and
Election count the votes in the manner prescribed by law. for the purposes set forth in Public Act 296 of 2010. It is estimated that if approved and levied, this millage renew-
al would generate approximately $8,500,000 in 2022.
The public is welcome and invited to attend. Do you approve the renewal of the 0.2 mill on the taxable property located within the County for a period of 10
years from 2022 through 2031?
Marjorie F. Banner
Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Northville Public School District will be voting on the following millage proposal as pre-
sented and listed below:
Publish: February 27, 2020 NT0055 - 022720 2.5 x 2.105
• Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
• Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Northville Public Schools,
Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, be increased by, and the board of education be authorized to
SYNOPSIS levy, not to exceed .9519 mill ($0.9519 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2021 to 2025,
REGULAR MEETING inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings, for school security improve-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE ments, for the acquisition or upgrading of instructional technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the esti-
BOARD OF TRUSTEES mate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2021 is approximately
DATE: Thursday, February 20, 2020 $3,096,668?
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plymouth-Canton Community School District will be voting on the following millage pro-
CALL TO ORDER: Clerk Banner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. posal as presented and listed below:
PRESENT: Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee • Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School Improvement Bond Proposal
Scott Frush, Trustee Christopher Roosen, Trustee • Shall the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Counties of Wayne and Washtenaw, State of Michigan, borrow the
ABSENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor sum of not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($275,000,000) and issue its general obligation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of paying for the cost of the following projects:
1. Agendas: • Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing and re-furnishing school buildings, performing arts center,
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved activity and athletic fields, playgrounds and other facilities for safety and security, energy conservations and
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: other purposes;
A. Resolution honoring Mr. Lambros K. Stassinos - Approved • Erecting, completing, equipping and furnishing a new stadium, activity and athletic facilities and a mainte-
B. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented nance/storage facility and secure entryway, classroom, gymnasium, and natatorium additions to existing school
C. Retiree Healthcare Plan Update - Presented buildings and other facilities.
D. Fire Department Update - Presented • Acquiring and installing instructional technology infrastructure and equipment in school buildings and other
E. Mission, Vision, Value Presentation - Presented facilities and the purchase of school buses; and,
3. Public Hearing: None • Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings, playgrounds, activity and athletic fields and
4. Brief Public Comments: None other facilities for traffic control, safety and security and other purposes
5. New Business: The annual debt millage required to retire all bonds of the School District currently outstanding and proposed pur-
A. Westridge Site Condominiums - Concept Plan - Approved suant to this Proposal is expected to remain at or below the annual debt millage of 4.02 mills levied in 2019. The
B. Ward Church - Temporary Sign Request - Approved maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twen-
C. Rezoning Request - 48515 Seven Mile Road - Approved ty (20) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 0.98 mills (which
D. 2020 Fertilizer & Weed Control Contract - Approved is equal to $0.98 per $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required
E. Willow Pines - Stormwater Maintenance Resolution - Approved to retire each series of bonds is 1.65 mills annually ($1.65 per $1,000 of taxable value).
F. Chick Fil A - Stormwater Maintenance Resolution - Approved (Pursuant to State laws, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher,
G. Annual Dues - SEMCOG - Approved administrator or employee salaries, repair of maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)
H. Michigan Humane Society: Agreement & Fee Schedule - Approved
I. BOT Audio - Approved A sample of each ballot is available at the Northville Township's Clerk's Department located at 44405 six Mile Road, Northville
J. Public Safety - Vehicle Purchase - Approved MI 48168. Sample ballots can also be found at the township's website: www.twp.northville.mi.us.
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent
8. Check Registry: voter ballot.
A. In the amount of $ 2,008,420.67 for the period of 1/4/20 to 2/7/20 - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports: To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
A. Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy Herrmann, Christopher Roosen, Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance
Todd Mutchler of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Marjorie F. Banner
A draft of the minutes will be available on March 3, 2020. Northville Township Clerk
Respectfully submitted: (248) 348-5825
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0053 - 022720 2.5 x 5.432 Publish: February 27, 2020 NT0054 - 022720 2.5 x 11.428