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Retirements, promotions at

Sumpter police announced

The guard is changing at the subsequent convictions in the ments as the department lead
Sumpter Township Police highest-profile cases in the firearms instructor, armorer,
Department with the retirement department's 69-year history. and Taser instructor. Cayce has
of two veteran officers and pro- “John's attention to detail and held the rank of sergeant
motion of two others to the rank intimate understanding of assigned to road patrol since
of sergeant. human nature is top-notch. His 2017, “serving with integrity,
Detective Lt. John Toth has professionalism, integrity, dedi- dedication, and professionalism.
retired from the force. Toth cation, and dogged pursuit of He will be fondly remembered
joined the Sumpter Township justice for victims, especially for his positive attitude and
department in 2000 after serving those who can no longer speak easygoing personality,” Luke
on the City of Belleville Police for themselves, are exception- said.
Department for several years. al,” said Public Safety Director Two Sumpter officers, George Det. Lt. John Toth Sgt. James Cayce.
During his tenure with Sumpter, and Police Chief Eric Luke. Salajan and Bart Devos, have
Toth was promoted to corporal Also retiring from the depart- been promoted to the rank of years. Devos has been with the “We look forward to their
in 2014, sergeant in 2017, and ment is Sgt. James Cayce. sergeant. Sumpter Police since 2017, after growth in the new role and their
lieutenant in 2021. He has as Cayce began his law enforce- Detective/ Sgt. Salajan has serving the City of Roswell, NM, continued dedication, profes-
the department lead detective ment career with Sumpter in been with the department since for the first nine years of his sionalism, and excellent work
since approximately 2010, lead- 1997. During his time with the 2013, and has been assigned to career. He is currently assigned for the department and the com-
ing successful investigations and township, he has served assign- the detective bureau for three to patrol. munity we serve,” Luke said.
Canton landlord facing sex harassment charges

Federal officials have charged District of Michigan. The federal exchange for sex acts. It is also home, according to the court fil- for those sexually harassed by
a 50-year-old Canton Township lawsuit alleges that Hussein con- alleged he sent graphic sexual ings. landlords and other housing
man with sexual harassment of tinued the alleged sexual aggres- images of himself to women. “No one should be denied the providers.”
multiple women who either lived sion from 2017 until 2020. Prosecutors claim Hussein right to housing because they Federal officials suggested
in or were seeking to rent one of Prosecutors allege that Hussein solicited sex acts in March of refuse to submit to a landlord's that any other victims of sexual
26-rental properties he owned. demanded women send him sex- 2020 from a 19-year-old attempt- sexual demands,” stated Justice harassment or other housing dis-
Mohamad “Moe” Hussein is ual images or engage in sex acts ing to rent a Dearborn Heights Department Civil Rights Division crimination by Hussein contact
charged with making unwanted as a condition of renting one of home with her father. Following Assistant Attorney General them at 1-833-591-0291 or contact
sexual comments and advances his homes. The lawsuit claims the text messages suggesting sex Kristen Clarke. “The Justice the U.S. Attorney's Office for the
toward women tenants in a law- that Hussein offered to reduce acts, the woman and her father Department is committed to vig- Eastern District of Michigan at
suit filed last week in the U.S. rental fees, pay utility bills or stopped further contact with orously enforcing the Fair (313) 226-9151, or by email at
District Court for the Eastern reduce security deposits in Hussein regarding renting the Housing Act and seeking justice usamie.civilrights@usdoj.gov.
Proposals for theater art exhibits now being accepted

Proposals are now being completion date of the work and prising local artists and art edu-
accepted for solo or group exhi- a current resume/biography. All cators, will determine the final
bitions during the 2024 exhibi- questions regarding the Gallery 2024 exhibition season schedule.
tion season at The Gallery at at Cherry Hill 'Call for Artists' for The Gallery at Cherry Hill,
Cherry Hill. Submissions from the 2024 season can be emailed located in The Village Theater at
both local and regional artists to Elli Fassois at elli.fassois@ Cherry Hill, is free and open to
and all mediums will be accept- cantonmi.gov. the public. Current gallery hours
ed until April 7. Artists are ineligible to apply are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday
Artists can now apply online if they have had a solo exhibition and Wednesday and from 4 until
at www.cantonvillagetheater. at the Gallery at Cherry Hill 8 p.m Thursday and Friday and
org/418 for a solo or group exhibi- within the last five years. during all public performances.
tion. Submissions must include: Participation in group/collabora- The Village Theater at Cherry
artist's statement; no more than tive shows does not disqualify Hill is located at 50400 Cherry
nine high-quality JPEG digital entrants. For more information, Hill Road, Canton, MI, 49187.
images; list of representative visit www.cantonvillagetheater. For more information on the cur-
images submitted; document art- org/418. rent or 2024 exhibition seasons,
work including the artist's name, The Village Theater at Cherry visit www.cantonvillagetheater.
title, medium, dimensions, and Hill exhibition committee com- org or call 734/394-5300.

Sumpter Township
Sumpter Township Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m. 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 Minutes
Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:45 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: Morgan, Oddy, and Rush. Excused: Trustee LaPorte.
A moment of silence was held for the MSU shooting victims. Also showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz, Public
Safety Director/Police Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Water Superintendent Danci and 9 attendees.
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: LaPorte, Oddy, and Rush. Trustee Morgan excused.
Also showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Public Safety Director/Police Chief Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to open the public hearing for public input regarding the Sumpter Township 2023 Parks
Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Finance Director Holtz, and 6 attendees. and Recreation Master Plan. All in favor. Motion Carried.
3. Agenda: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Agenda with the following amendments: Chris Nordstrom from CWA went over the Master Plan. This is his second time doing Sumpter plan. This is a guideline for park
Amend: Item E to say fact-finding committee and committee members are: T. Rush, B. Patterson, A Burdick, and V. Warren. and recreation development. Adopting a plan makes the township eligible for grants. A survey was available on the township
Roll Call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. website and only a few responses were received. Some of the interests were: continued maintenance, appealable for young and
old, trail development, and preserving natural resources.
4. Public Comment/Open Floor: One (1) attendee spoke.
Two residents spoke with concerns about non-residents using the park. One resident thought the plan was bad and not complete
5. Minutes: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve/accept the Special Board Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2023; enough.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2023, and Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2022.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to close the public hearing for the Sumpter Township 2023 Parks and Recreation Master
Plan. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Warrants: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve warrants totaling $1,214,817.79. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor.
Nay: None. Motion carried. 3. Agenda: Motion by Patterson, supported by Morgan to approve the agenda. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
Motion carried.
7. Motion by Patterson supported by Oddy to accept the Supervisor's report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion
carried. 4. Public Comment: Three (3) attendees spoke. Attorney Young spoke to set the record straight on a resident's wrong comments.
8. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to accept the Attorney's report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion 5. Minutes: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2023. Roll call
carried. vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
9. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to accept the Police/Ordinance report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. 6. Warrants: Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve warrants totaling $1,876,043.06. Roll call vote: Yes: All in
Motion carried. favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
10. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to receive and file the Building report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. 7-11. Reports. Motion by Bowman, supported by Oddy to receive and file all reports, unless someone needed to speak. Roll call
Motion carried. vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
11. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to accept the Fire report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion car- 12.Board Response: None.
ried.
13.New Business:
12. Board Response: Trustee Rush reported that Storm Ready paperwork is being handled. Trustee LaPorte thanked the fire
department for their work last month. 106 runs is a lot for January. Thanked all first responders. A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to direct Trustee Rush and Public Safety Director Luke to re-certify Sumpter
Township as a Storm Ready community with the National Weather Service. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
13. New Business: Motion carried.
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to purchase one (1) Ford Interceptor Utility from Gorno Ford under the state bid B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to name the Township Manager and the Finance Director as authorized signatories
price of $50,407. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. for MERS contracts and service credit purchase approvals. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to approve the Command Officers' Association (COAM) agreement dated C. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to assign the water billing clerk to the DPW Director effective January 25, 2023.
October 1, 2022, through March 31, 2026. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, Oddy, and Rush. Nay: Morgan. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the hiring of Kevin Gibson as a full-time police officer, at the 2nd year D. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the 3rd quarter budget amendments. Update provided by S. Holtz. Roll
pay rate, contingent upon his passing the required physical, psychological, and drug testing. Roll call vote: Yes: All in call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
E. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to set a public hearing on February 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm to review the 2023/2024
D. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to replace pump station exit lines located and Sumpter & Willis Roads by Lawrence budget. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
M. Clarke, Inc. for the total cost of $24,500.00. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, Rush, and Oddy. Nay:
LaPorte. Motion carried. F. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Protocol and Policy as
recommended by the HR committee. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to assign a fact-finding committee, made up of Rush, Patterson, Burdick, and V.
Warren to review the WCA assessing the proposal for Sumpter Township sketching. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay G. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to adopt the Sumpter Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2023-
None. Motion carried. 2027. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
14. Announcements: None 14. Announcements: None.
15. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried. 15. Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 7:12 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by: Minutes prepared by:
Deputy Clerk K. Armatis Deputy Clerk K. Armatis
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