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School trustees consider sinking fund millage

Members of the Van Buren funding needed for the third prepared to discuss and possibly
Public Schools Board of year, explained Rob Kakoczki of ” vote on the issue during the
Education are expected to Plante Moran CRESA during the Any sinking fund millage approved meeting set for March 22.
decide next Monday whether to meeting of the board members by voters in the November 2021 election would not “Talk to your people,” Kudlak
place a sinking fund millage on last week. He added that there is told the board members. “You all
the Nov. 2 ballot. currently no funding balance for become effective until the end of 2023. have people. That's how you get
The current sinking fund mill- any emergency repairs included elected.”
age, set at .4917 of a mill, gener- in those plans. The board mem- Wording for a sinking fund
ates about $873,000 in tax rev- bers have approved a plan which ballot question would have to be
enue annually which can only be includes projects costing reaching a time when they may millage in the Van Buren schools submitted by August and Kudlak
used for site improvements and $356,000 this year, $1,321,500 in need replacement or repair. He is lower than most other districts suggested that it would be ideal
building renovations. It will 2022, and $2,020,000 in 2023. said the goal of the sinking fund and could be increased and still to have a decision from the board
expire in 2022. Superintendent of Schools is to manage the repairs and remain among the lowest in the by the end of March.
While the district currently Pete Kudlak told the board mem- replacements in school buildings area. Any sinking fund millage
has building repair and improve- bers that Belleville High School without taking money from class- He urged the members of the approved by voters in the
ment plans for the next three is 11 years old and that the rooms. board to talk to the public about November 2021 election would
years, the anticipated sinking “mechanicals” in buildings Kudlak also reminded the the possible ballot question. He not become effective until the
fund millage will fall short of the throughout the district are also board members that the school suggested the board members be end of 2023, officials noted.
Sumpter fire officials warn against outside burning

Sumpter Township fire offi-
cials have cautioned residents ”
that outside burning of any kind
is a serious risk in present
weather conditions. Avoid outside
“Due to dry ground conditions
across Southeast Michigan, the burning of any kind.
DNR (Department of Natural
Resources) has upgraded the
wildfire risk for our area to ‘Very
High.’ Avoid outside burning of
any kind,” is a message posted on
the official police department houses and other structures
Facebook page. before fire suppression activities
“The Sumpter Township Fire can begin, officials said.
Department has responded for Those whose negligent activi-
mutual aid to several wildland/ ty leads to wildland fire and sub-
field fires in surrounding com- sequent property destruction can
munities over the past week and be held liable, both criminally
five within the township during and civilly.
just the past two days,” the warn- The daily DNR fire risk map
ing continues. Wildland fires can be found at:
usually spread very rapidly, with https://glff.mesowest.org/map/
the potential to threaten nearby #/c4465,-8723,7/g0/mc/vadjc/s/n/zt
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Van Buren Township has a new gov- links with a scrolling bar, and email and ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
ernment website which members of the text notifications that allow residents to TO BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY
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board of trustees hope will better serve sign up for real time updates, she said. WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
the residents and employees of Van An additional new feature holds space
Buren Township. for Van Buren employees with the inclu- To: The residents and property owners of Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan, and any other interested parties.
“This has been a long collaborative sion of an intranet server. Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, as amended, that the Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a
process involving every department and “Intranet is basically our internal remote Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on Thursday, April 1, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
includes outside studies,” said communication through the site, where The electronic Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be held as a video conference. The public may partic-
Supervisor Kevin McNamara. employees can login and view employee ipate in the electronic Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting by logging into www.zoom.us and entering the meet-
ing ID and password code when prompted. The public will be able to listen to all discussion by Sumpter Township Zoning Board
“Every department has been working resources. It's a great feature to keep of Appeals members and will be permitted to speak during the public comment section of the agenda.
with the communications team to build Van Buren Township and employees
a user-friendly searchable website. I am together in one unified space,” https://zoom.us/j/92255484933?pwd=eCtuUWhCTVFsSnAwOElIYzU0NmxGQT09
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656
very proud of the spirit of shared intelli- explained Ryan Nichols, a township Webinar ID: 922 5548 4933
gence and community that was put into communications specialist.
building out this website.” Revize, which worked on the develop- NATURE OF THE REQUEST
As health restrictions due to the pan- ment of the new website, is a leading The public hearing is for consideration of a dimensional variance to construct a 1,600 square-foot accessory structure addition to
demic and unpredictable weather con- government municipality web design an existing 1,792 square-foot accessory structure on a 2.8-acre parcel. Per Section 5.3(a)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance, parcels
between 1.01 acres to 3 acres are permitted a maximum aggregate gross floor area of 2,400 square feet for accessory structures.
tinue, government agencies like Van company that works with many other The proposed gross floor area of the subject accessory structure is 3,392 square feet, a dimensional variance of 992 square feet
Buren Township are relying on the most townships, counties, and cities in is required.
up-to-date communication and munici- Michigan and across the U.S., according SITE LOCATION
pality website tools, explained Alysha to a prepared statement from the town- The site of the requested dimensional variance is 18284 Savage Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
Albrecht, communications specialist for ship.
the township. “We are constantly trying to be better This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask question,
“We've constantly discussed how to than our last website. We've utilized best and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
make this site as user-friendly as possi- practices for Van Buren's website to For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the
ble. ensure top performance,” said Joseph hearing date.
“Now with Revize features, within Nagrant, lead sales specialist of Revize. Esther Hurst
seconds residents should be able to find “We want to thank Revize for helping Clerk
what they're looking for on the home us build such a visual and dynamic web- Sumpter Township
page,” Albrecht said. site,” said township Executive Assistant Published: March 18, 2021
Some new features include quick Dan Selman. Posted: March 12, 2021 ST0040 - 031821 2.5 x 5.384

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
TO BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY TO BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To: The residents and property owners of Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan, and any other interested parties. To: The residents and property owners of Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan, and any other interested parties.
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, as amended, that the Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, as amended, that the Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a
remote Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on Thursday, April 1, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. remote Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on Thursday, April 1, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The electronic Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be held as a video conference. The public may partic- The electronic Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be held as a video conference. The public may partic-
ipate in the electronic Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting by logging into www.zoom.us and entering the meet- ipate in the electronic Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting by logging into www.zoom.us and entering the meet-
ing ID and password code when prompted. The public will be able to listen to all discussion by Sumpter Township Zoning Board ing ID and password code when prompted. The public will be able to listen to all discussion by Sumpter Township Zoning Board
of Appeals members and will be permitted to speak during the public comment section of the agenda. of Appeals members and will be permitted to speak during the public comment section of the agenda.

https://zoom.us/j/92255484933?pwd=eCtuUWhCTVFsSnAwOElIYzU0NmxGQT09 https://zoom.us/j/92255484933?pwd=eCtuUWhCTVFsSnAwOElIYzU0NmxGQT09
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 922 5548 4933
Webinar ID: 922 5548 4933
NATURE OF THE REQUEST
NATURE OF THE REQUEST
The public hearing is for consideration of a dimensional variance to permit an 1,800 square-foot detached accessory structure to
be twelve (12) feet from the side yard property boundary. Per Section 5.3(a)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance, the minimum side yard The public hearing is for consideration of a dimensional variance to permit construction of a 2,560 square-foot detached acces-
setback distance for detached accessory structures between 1,601 square-feet to 2,200 square-feet is fifteen (15) feet. A dimen- sory structure on a 1.58-acre parcel. Per Section 5.3(a)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance, accessory structures on parcels between 1.01
sional variance of three (3) feet is required. acres to 3 acres are permitted a maximum aggregate gross floor area of 2,400 square feet. A dimensional variance of 160 square
feet is required.
SITE LOCATION
SITE LOCATION
The site of the requested dimensional variance is 44545 Willow Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
The site of the requested dimensional variance is 46725 Harris Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask question, to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask question,
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use. and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the
hearing date. hearing date.
Esther Hurst Esther Hurst
Clerk Clerk
Sumpter Township Sumpter Township
Published: March 18, 2021 Published: March 18, 2021
Posted: March 12, 2021 Posted: March 12, 2021
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