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$2.5 million senior center grant OK’d by House

The City of Inkster may soon up of citizens and Inkster championed funding for 10
receive a $2.5 million federal Senior Services representa- ” projects that will directly bene-
grant for the construction of a tives began working with A request for consideration fit youth, seniors, and many
Senior Wellness Center in the Inkster administration to exam- more communities in need of
community. ine the possibility of establish- of federal appropriations this kind of investment. Others
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D- ing a Senior Center. was sent to local congressmembers in 2010. on the list of approved grants
13th District) revealed the pos- Later that year, a mileage include $850,000 for the
sible grant to Inkster as part of voters approved a millage to Southeast Michigan
$15.3 million which may soon provide services in the area of Community Alliance for a work-
be awarded to organizations, Recreation, Parks, Senior based learning program in
nonprofits, and municipalities Services and the Summer lead entity, Inkster Senior cal year, $65,000 was spent on Wayne and Westland for at-risk
in her district. The funding was Festival. The millage, however, Services is a non-profit organi- architectural services and in-school youth age 14 or older,
approved by the House, but still was for “operations and serv- zation partly funded by the City design. A request for considera- including stipends and support-
needs Senate approval before it ice” only and did not include of Inkster, through the Parks tion of federal appropriations ive services and $550,000 for
can be officially released. funding for construction or and Recreation Department. was sent to local congressmem- the City of Wayne to fund the
The proposed senior well- development. In 2009, members of the bers in 2010. rehabilitation of the Goudy
ness center in Inkster was ini- In 2008, the advocacy group Inkster City Council set aside Following a meeting in 2011, Park Amphitheater that serves
tially proposed in early 2006 members began research and $150,000 from the budget for the the project was dormant until as a community space for fami-
when an advocacy group made fundraising endeavors. The Senior Center. During this fis- revived last year when Tlaib lies and events.
Water the Conference of Western Wayne, will already paid. Governor's office to protest paying for the
The debt, according to an analysis by
Highland Park debt. The email link pro-
Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa who is the
end of next year.
Wayne commented in news reports that
https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/GovRel.../Co
FROM PAGE 1 increase to more than $60 million by the chairman of the Conference of Western vided was:
The resolution demands that the State this billing was “crazy, just crazy” as his ntactGovernor.aspx
Lakes Water Authority. Those communi- of Michigan and the Great Lakes Water community had been assessed more than The mailing address listed was:
ties recently received notification from Authority excuse the members from the $99,000 of the debt. Governor Gretchen Whitmer P.O. Box
The Great Lakes Water Authority of a fur- payment of the Highland Park debt and In a social media post, local residents 30013 Lansing, Michigan 48909. The office
ther water rate increase of 3.7 percent and includes a refusal to pay any more toward were urged to write letters and call the phone is (517) 335-7858.
an increase of 2.4 percent in sewer rates the debt this year or beyond. The resolu-
effective July 1. tion demands that the State of Michigan Sumpter Township
The debt is connected to a determina- take steps to solve the dispute and return Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
tion by state officials in November of 2012 the nearly $14 million the communities 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
that the Highland Park Water Treatment have already paid toward the Highland Minutes
Plant was creating a public health risk. Park debt since 2017. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Rush at 7:17 pm. Roll call: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush,
Required repairs to the facility were esti- In addition, the resolution asks the LaPorte and Morgan. Supervisor T. Bowman excused. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Public
mated to take three to four days and dur- state to develop a long-term infrastructure Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown and 12 attendees.
ing that time, state officials requested solution for the Highland Park plant and Motion by Clerk Hurst, supported by Trustee Oddy to appoint Trustee Rush as the Chairperson for this Board of Trustees Meeting
water service for Highland Park be pro- create a safeguard to see that an overpay- due to Supervisor Bowman's excused absence. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush,
LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Supervisor T. Bowman excused. Motion carried.
vided from Detroit Water and Sewerage. ment of this kind does not occur in the
The requested repairs to the Highland future. The conference members also 3. Agenda: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Agenda with the following edits;
AMEND:
Unfinished Business, Item A to read;
Park treatment plant were never per- have called on respective state legislators “Consider approval to post, publish and hire for the responsibilities of Payroll, Accounts Payable,
formed, according to the formal resolution and Wayne County commissioners to Elections Specialist & Clerk's Office Assistant, reporting to the Clerk's Office, effective January 26th,
2022 at the current AFSCME-CBA position and rate of pay.”
of protest presented last week, and the intervene with the state to absolve the ADD: New Business, Item E.;
debt to the Detroit system has continued local communities of the Highland Park “Consider approval to appoint Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren, Finance Director
Holtz and Chief Luke, with Trustee Rush as an alternate as Hiring Committee to consider applicants and
to mount. debt and reimburse the local amounts recommendations to the Board of Trustees for the vacant Township Administrator position.”
Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
4. Public Comments: (1) Attendee Spoke.
Sumpter Township
Regular Board Meeting 5. Minutes:
Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve the following;
Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m. • Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2022
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 • Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2021
Minutes • Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2021
Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:20 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V.
Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Trustee LaPorte excused. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk 6. Warrants:
Burdick, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown, DPW Director Danci and 8 attendees. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Hurst to approve the warrants total of $926,948.18. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst,
Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda with the following amendments;
ADD: 11. Closed Session: Pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) to consider attorney-client privileged material 7. Supervisor's Report - Bowman:
exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal law; MAFF Grievance consideration and Update on FOP. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to receive and file the Supervisor's report. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
carried.
8. Attorney's Report - Young:
4. Public Comment/Open Floor: One (1) spoke • Attorney Young discussed the Huron Township Dispatch & Lodging Agreement Renewal at a 2.5% increase over the 5-
year term.
5. Minutes: • Attorney Young reviewed the Resolution # 2022-01, Sumpter Bike Path with the Board of Trustees, advising that the
Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2022. Resolution did not bind the Township to any conditions of the project and merely indicated the Township's interest in
reviewing and researching the project.
Trustee Morgan requested noted consideration for her Roll Call Vote: Yes on February 8, 2022, Re: New Business, Item E. and • Attorney Young presented and, with motion, support & Board approval, the amended Sumpter Parks Wayne County
that this be recognized as a Roll Call Vote: Nay in the approved minutes. This note to be added to the Item on February 8, 2022 Grants Funding Renewal, with consideration to the original, approved Resolution # 2021-07 (2019 Original Resolution)
and as signed by DS/Trustee Rush.
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to receive and file the Attorney's report and to approve the above Grants Funding
carried. Renewal. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay:
None. Motion carried.
6. Warrants:
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the warrants totaling $2,805,726.64. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, 9. Police/Ordinance Report - Chief Luke:
Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to receive and file the Police report. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V.
Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
7. Receive and File;
Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to receive and file the following reports; 10. Building Report - Bowman:
• Parks & Recreation/Chambers Report - Rush Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to receive and file the Building report. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V.
• Water & Sewer Report - Warren Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
• Treasurer's Report - Warren
• Planning & Zoning Report - Oddy 11. Fire Report - Chief Brown:
• Seniors Report - Hurst • Chief Brown advised of recent FEMA/Active Shooter's Class & Training Seminar, attended by approx. 47 people and
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion hosted by the Sumpter Township Fire Department.
carried. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Fire Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren,
Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
8. Board Response:
• Trustee Rush announced that the 1st SkyWarn Training Session will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12. Board Response:
at the Sumpter Township Fire Station #1 for 1st Responders and our residents. • Trustee Morgan passed on a personal thank you to the Police & Fire Departments.
• Trustee Rush requested consideration for a meeting event of the Coalition of Western Wayne County, next meeting being
• Trustee Oddy wanted to extend appreciation and recognize the 48-Star Flag, "Old Glory" Dedication and Display, held February 11th at 9:30 at Huron Township.
as well as the Staff that put it all together, presented by Clerk E. Hurst during this Evening's Workshop.
13. Unfinished Business:
9. New Business:
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve of the Supervisor's recommendation to appoint Bart Patterson as Board A. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve to post, publish and hire for the responsibilities of Payroll,
of Review Alternate Member, term to expire January 1, 2024. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Accounts Payable, Elections Specialist & Clerk's Office
Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. Assistant, reporting to the Clerk's Office, effective January 26th, 2022 at the current AFSCME-CBA position and rate of pay.”
Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to host the Conference of Western Wayne (CWW) monthly meeting at
Sumpter Township. Meeting date to be determined by CWW. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, 14. New Business:
Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to renew the contract with Huron Township for dispatch & lodging services for
* C. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to contract, with an appropriate Certificate of Liability Insurance five years, through June 30, 2027. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush,
provided to and identifying Sumpter Township as additional insured, with All Tree Service for a total of $5,000.00 LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
to remove large trees growing near township hydrants on the identified near 46901 Harris Rd, 44000 Willow Rd and
28903 Sherwood Rd. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush B. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve to participate in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance
and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. Program through the Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V.
Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
D. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to the contract amendment for Chief Richard P. Brown, effective March
7, 2022, expiring August 1, 2024, in the salary amount of $63,500.00 annually. Roll call vote Yes: Supervisor Bowman, C. Motion by Hurst, supported by LaPorte to approve of Resolution # 2022-01 directing the Sumpter Township Board to
Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy and Rush. Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried. make application for grant funding under the American Rescue Plan Act specifically for the development of a multi-use
Pedestrian/Bike Path within the Township of Sumpter. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees;
E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to accept the Sumpter Township Planning Commission recommenda- Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
tion for amendment of the Zoning Ordinances regarding location, use and operation of a Michigan Medical Marijuana
Facility, MCLA 333.26421 and definition of specific Zoning Districts for CareGiver Operations. Roll call vote: Yes: D. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve to lease a replacement Copier/Hub from Toshiba for the monthly base
Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. lease price of $155.48 for a 63-month term lease. Roll call vote: Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees;
Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
F. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve to direct the Township Attorney to prepare language for the upcom-
ing millage renewals. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and ** E. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the appointment of Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer
Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. Warren, Finance Director Holtz and Chief Luke, with Trustee Rush as an alternate as Hiring Committee to consider
applicants and recommendations to the Board of Trustees for the vacant Township Administrator position. Roll call vote:
10. Announcements: None. Yes: Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren, Trustees; Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
11. Closed Session: Pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) to consider attorney-client privileged material exempt from discussion or dis- + Trustee Morgan requested noted consideration, during the February 22, 2022 Regular Board Meeting for her
closure by state or federal law; MAFF Grievance consideration and Update on FOP. Roll Call Vote: Yes on February 8, 2022 Re: New Business, Item E. and that this be recognized as a Roll Call Vote:
Nay in the approved minutes. This note added on February 22, 2022.
Motion by Oddy, Support by Rush, at 6:44 pm, to move to Closed Session. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst,
Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. 15. Announcements:
• Trustee LaPorte reminded that the email for comments on the proposed Bike Path Project is sumpterbikepath@sumpter-
twp.org.
Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy, at 7:07 pm, to return to open meeting. Motion carried.
16. Adjournment; Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:37 pm. Motion carried.
12. Adjournment; Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 7:08 pm. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by;
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Minutes prepared by; Sumpter Township
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Sumpter Township ______________________________________ ________________________
Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
______________________________________ ________________________
Esther Hurst, Clerk Date ______________________________________ ________________________
Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date
______________________________________ ________________________
Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date
*Amended during Regular Board Meeting Agenda Approval
*Amended during Regular Board Meeting **Added during Regular Board Meeting Agenda Approval
**Added Comment on Trustee vote consideration; Re: February 8, 2022 Regular Board Meeting ST0102 - 031722 2.5 x 11.555 +Special Note added by Trustee request Re: February 22, 2022, Regular Board Meeting ST0102 - 031722 2.5 x 14.54