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ROMULUS - WAYNE
ROMULUS - WAYNE

Hometown heroes

Safety foundation to host Firefighter Appreciation Ceremony

Hometown heroes in the city mony is unique in so many ways. Romulus Fire Department at
of Romulus will be honored dur- This is the first year that the ” (734) 941-8585.
ing a special ceremony next Romulus Public Safety This year's appreciation ceremony Firefighters with the City of
month. Foundation will be hosting the is unique in so many ways. Romulus Fire Department are
A Firefighter Appreciation event. Our newly appointed trained and certified by the State
Ceremony is planned at the Deputy Chief Ken Chapman will of Michigan and are on always on
Romulus Athletic Center to recog- carry on the tradition of the cere- responders. Each of these dedi- Greenslait, was recently named to duty, prepared for emergencies
nize new additions to the fire mony,” said Kevin Krause, direc- cated individuals contribute to his new rank in the department. involving fire, extrication, severe
department as well as the tor of Community Safety & the core values and mission of the The appreciation ceremony is weather, rescues, hazardous
Firefighter of the Year and the Development. department. And I am looking for- planned for 5 until 7 p.m. April 21 material and other dangerous sit-
Paramedic of the Year. The Life “The Romulus Fire ward to recognizing their contri- in the Cirrus Banquet Room at uations, a spokesman noted.
Saving Award and Chief's Medal Department Firefighter butions at the Appreciation Romulus Athletic Center, located For more information about
will also be presented during the Appreciation Ceremony presents Ceremony,” said Chapman. at 35765 Northline Road in the Romulus Public Safety
event, hosted by the Romulus a great opportunity to acknowl- Chapman, who was a paid-on- Romulus. Foundation, visit RomPSF on
Public Safety Foundation. edge the men and women who call firefighter in the city in 1987 For more information about Facebook or www.romuluspsf.
“This year's appreciation cere- serve this community as your first under former Fire Chief William the ceremony, contact the square.site.
Cemetery

clean-up

planned

The annual maintenance at a treasured
historical landmark in Romulus will take
place this spring.
Members of the Cemetery Board of
Trustees recently reminded residents that
any items left on gravesites not in compli-
ance with cemetery rules and regulations
will be removed during the regular clean-
ing of the grounds. While no exact date for
the annual cleanup has been announced,
as weather is a factor, residents are urged
to remove items left at graves. Items
removed during the cleanup will be stored
for 60 days and then discarded.
Those prohibited items include holiday
decorations, yard ornaments, wind chimes,
lanterns, solar lights, picket fences and Read on
shepherds hooks, among others.
For a complete copy of the Romulus The Wayne Rotary Club helped mark Reading Month with a $5,000 check to help support literacy throughout the community.
Cemetery Rules and Regulations, contact Wayne Rotary Club President Carol Bevard, at right, presented a $5,000 check to Wayne Public Library Director Jody Wolak
the office of the city clerk at (734) 942-7540 last week. The funds will be used to support literacy programs at the library. Every March is celebrated as National Reading
or visit the city website. Month to help promote reading in schools. March was designated as it is the month beloved children's author Dr. Seuss was
born.
County transport within the county. those of EGLE, the EPA, the Michigan National Transportation Safety Board,
Department of Transportation and
In addition, it supports Michigan
as well as other officials and agencies.
Senate Bill 100, introduced by state Sen.
FROM PAGE 1 Erika Geiss, that would require freight Sumpter Township
Regular Board Meeting
hauling railroad companies to maintain Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
County Executive Warren C. Evans' crews of at least two individuals. 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
efforts to have open dialogue on both The resolution is being sent to Gov. Minutes
agencies on issues regarding toxic waste Gretchen Whitmer's office as well as to The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:41 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: LaPorte, Morgan, Oddy, and Rush. Also showing
Sumpter Township present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/Police Chief Luke, Fire Chief
Regular Board Meeting Brown, water superintendent Danci, Township Manager Burdick and 4 attendees.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m. 3. Agenda: Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the Agenda.
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Minutes
4. Public Comment: One (1) attendee spoke; commending Attorney Young on his 34 years of service to the community.
The meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:31 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Minutes: Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2022.
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: Morgan, Oddy, and Rush. Trustee LaPorte excused. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Also showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Public Safety Director/Police Chief
Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Finance Director Holtz, and 9 attendees. 6. Warrants: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve warrants totaling $144,993.62.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda with the following addition:
Add Item H. Consider approval to assign the part-time treasury department employee, Ashley Harris to the full-time 7-11. Reports. Motion by Bowman, supported by Oddy to receive and file all reports. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
combined position of treasury department clerk's office assistant at 29 hours or less per week and finance depart- Motion carried.
ment accounts payable clerk, at the balance of weekly hours available, totaling all hours worked of 40 hours per
week, with appropriate AFSCME benefits and wage of $25.43 effective January 9, 2023. 12. Board Response: Rush gave an update on the CWW meeting held on December 9, 2022, with the forestry division. LaPorte
Roll Call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. thanked Attorney Young, Oddy wanted to recognize Belleville Football Team for winning the State Championship for a sec-
ond time, Oddy once again corrected the misinformation that was printed in the local paper.
4. Public Comment/Open Floor: Three (3) attendees spoke. Should have been a 5-2 vote not a 6-1 vote as printed. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
5. Minutes: 13. New Business:
A Motion by Rush, supported by Patterson to approve the regular board meeting minutes of December 13, 2022. Trustee
Oddy questioned a unanimous vote on Holtz contract extension, Trustee Morgan verified her vote. Roll call vote: Yes: A. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to put a cell phone video of the CWW meeting on the township website. Roll
All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the special board meeting minutes of December 19, 2022. Roll call
vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. B. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve paying all warrants through December 31, 2022, with a copy going to the
board. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
6. Warrants: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve warrants totaling $847,140.62. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor.
Nay: None. Motion carried. C. Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to award the township hall HVAC system cleaning to DUCTZ for a total cost of
$6,960 to be scheduled during January 2023. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
7,8,9,10,11,12. Motion by Bowman, supported by Rush to receive and file all reports. Public Safety Director Luke informed the
board of applying for a grant through WAMAA of $202,000 with the township paying a 10% match. This would be used for D. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to renew the TownWeb website and its full support, maintenance, and hosting for 3
turnout gear for the fire department. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. years at a cost of $3,108 per year. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
13. Board Response: None. E. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to close the township hall, on December 15, 2022, from Noon to 1:30 pm for an employ-
ee holiday luncheon. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
14. New Business:
F. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve a final payout of all unused, remaining benefits bank time for Roxanne
A. Motion by Patterson, supported by Oddy to approve a six-month medical leave for firefighter Don LaPorte beginning Bardell in the total amount of $6,070.50 for vacation and for PTO, regrettably due to her separation of employment as of
January 5, 2023. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. December 1, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, Oddy, LaPorte and Rush. Nay: Morgan. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the annual MedMutual Life/ AD&D policy renewal package, effective G. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve Resolution 2022-13 for annual exemption from Contribution Act 152 of
January 1, 2023, proposed by Burnham & Flower with the following changes: remove class 3, change class 1 to 211 as the Township meets the provision for exemption as provided in the Act. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
$60,000 and include AFSCME in class 5. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve the annual Delta Dental renewal benefits package, effective February H. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the 3-year employment agreement amendment for Finance Director Scott
1, 2023, proposed by Burnham & Flower. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Holtz effective February 1, 2023, with a 4% base salary increase for agreement year(s), 2024 and 2025; with no opt-out med-
ical reimbursement. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
D. Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to approve the annual small group renewal benefits package effective February
1, 2023, proposed by Burnham & Flower at a total premium cost of $468,611.88. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: I. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Township Manager, Attorney, and Finance Director to research, take
None. Motion carried. appropriate administrative actions, submit formal applications, and pursue appropriate grant(s) funding for any and all board-
approved strategic initiatives and projects. Each grant is to receive board approval prior to township commitments to grant
E. Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve the Township Manager Burdick to attend the MTA conference April and terms. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
17th-20th, 2023 at a total cost not to exceed $1,850.00. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
J. Motion by Rush, supported by Bowman to accept the final purchase offer for 9.32 acres on Sumpter Road, parcel #81-016-
F. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to approve a modification to the MERS 457 plan agreements allowing the 99-0014-715 at $65,000.00. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, LaPorte, Patterson. Nay: Oddy, Morgan, Hurst. LaPorte abstained.
Township to elect to participate in contributions to employee accounts, as approved by the Board of Trustees. Roll call Motion failed.
vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
K. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson for bidders for parcel #81-016-99-0014- 715 to submit a sealed BID to the real
G .Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to set a public hearing for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on January 24, 202 estate agent to be delivered to the Township Clerk's office by 4:30 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022. SEALED BID is to be
at 6:00 pm. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. price and contingencies only. Sumpter Township will do the purchase agreement. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst,
Patterson, Oddy, Rush and LaPorte. Nay: Morgan. Motion carried.
H. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve assigning the part-time treasury department employee, Ashley Harris to L. Motion by Bowman, supported by Rush to call a special board meeting on December 19, 2022, at 6:00 pm to read bids on
the full-time combined position of treasury department clerk's office assistant, at 29 hours or less per week and finance parcel #81-016-99-0014-715. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, Oddy, LaPorte and Rush. Nay: Morgan. Motion
department accounts payable clerk, at the balance of weekly hours available, totaling all hours worked of 40 hours per carried.
week, with the appropriate AFSCME benefits and wage of $25.43 effective January 9, 2023. Roll call vote: Yes: All in
favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. 14. Announcements: Supervisor Bowman stated that Forgotten Harvest will not be on- site on December 26, 2022, due to the
holiday. The township hall is closed from December 23, 2022, through January 2, 2023. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas
15. Announcements: None. and Happy New Year. Resident M. Ban stated that the senior Christmas celebration is on December 19, 2,022 2:00-4:00 pm.
16. Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried. 15. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:32 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by: Minutes prepared by:
Deputy Clerk K. Armatis Deputy Clerk K. Armatis
Sumpter Township Sumpter Township
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