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Township manager’s duties prompt board discussion

A proposed job description felt that Burdick was doing a about job performances,” Young
for Township Manager Anthony good job of keeping the board ” said. He explained that provid-
Burdick prompted extended dis- abreast of what is going on from ing Burdick with the authority
cussion during the April 11 meeting to meeting. He added I do believe we need outlined in the job description
meeting of the Sumpter that without Burdick's ability to a person that is a champion could prevent “a lot of problems
Township Board of Trustees. make some decisions, the board we've seen in the past.”
Discussion of the proposed would have to get together and point person on projects Burdick told the trustees that
agenda item which included “every single time a decision and moving bigger items down the road, “as attorney Young brings up,
specific areas of authority and had to be made.” there are certain things that just
responsibility of the manager “I don't want to add another happen.”
took place during the public level of management. In this He said he had no intention
study session prior to the meet- building we have people that that the township manager has agreed, noting that he felt the of overstepping any direction of
ing. people report to. Union employ- to be in charge of because we do trustees needed to “think it the board whom he considered
Trustee Don LaPorte said ees report to the treasurer, clerk not have a specific supervisor in through a little more and make the decision makers and that he
that he favored the outline of and supervisor,” LaPorte said the building. We need the town- sure it is done correctly. We have acted only at their instruction to
authority as he felt it was impor- and explained he felt it was not ship manager to have oversight.” already approved a set of duties implement the decisions made
tant to have a point person avail- productive to add the township He said his intention with the and I think it has to evolve again by the trustees.
able at township hall able to manager into that level of job description was to correct a and be tuned and built on as we Oddy suggested that the
move forward without the board employee management. “I do situation when a township go.” board “tidy up the language” of
members “meeting every 20 believe we need a person that is department had no hands-on Clerk Esther Hurst explained the job description and told
minutes.” He suggested author- a champion and point person on manager. that the trustees were not in the Burdick that he was extremely
izing the township manager to projects and moving bigger Oddy explained that another building all the time and “Mr. happy with his performance.
make decisions would help the items down the road,” he said. concern and basis for appointing Burdick is here. Who manages a “We are not telling you to stop
efficiency of projects currently Trustee Matt Oddy, who deputy officials was to preserve union employee on the hour-to- doing what you're doing,” he
under way or proposed. chaired the meeting in the the operational history in sever- hour, day-to-day basis?” said.
LaPorte said his original con- absence of Supervisor Tim al departments. He noted that Township attorney Rob Young LaPorte agreed. “This is noth-
cern with approving the Bowman, said he believed after an election, the township noted that Burdick is a valued ing negative toward you. This is
advanced degree of authority the description needed to be could have a new clerk, treasur- member of the management an effort to optimize your time.
was that it could lead to a repeat more comprehensive and er or supervisor and without a team in township hall. “We value We don't want you overloaded,”
of previous problems with a detailed as there were currently deputy in place, “all that knowl- his input, we value his oversight he said.
township employee. “She was employees in the building who edge is lost.” and we value his suggestions.” Trustees agreed to remove
always busy doing something, had no specified manager. “Who Oddy suggested more discus- “Somebody has to have some the item from the meeting agen-
but nothing was ever getting does that employee report to?” sion about the details of the pro- ability to review all this stuff on da to allow for more discussion
done,” LaPorte said. He said he Oddy asked. “So there are things posed job description. LaPorte a consistent basis-I'm not talking and clarity of language.
Belleville High School valedictorian matches brother’s honor

Educational excellence is a family tra- that distinction, which is based on aca- “I laid the foundation and he just took ical school as part of the Wayne State
dition in the Tinsley family. demic performance. This year his it from there,” Shane Tinsley said. “And Med Direct program.
Brothers, Sean and Shane, are the first younger brother, Sean Tinsley, became I'm so glad to see where he's going and Mom Sheila Tinsley said she proud of
Black valedictorian and salutatorian in the first African-American valedictorian whose to come next.” her sons' achievements and said part of
their respective graduating classes at of the class of 2023. Sean Tinsley said he will be attending her role as a parent was making sure
Belleville High School. “I saw him (brother Shane) make his- Michigan State University this fall and both her sons “knew their worth” and
Shane Tinsley became the salutatori- tory and I wanted to make an impact on plans to major in political science with a understood their best efforts would pay
an of his graduating class in 2020, the first my school and my community as well,” focus on pre-law. He said he hopes, after off.
African-American student to have won Sean Tinsley told reporters covering the obtaining his degrees, to become a prose- “Don't let anyone tell you can't, you can
unique achievements. cuting attorney. do it,” Sean Tinsley said. “Just put forth
“Let me try some way to make history Shane Tinsley is set to graduate a year your best effort and you will be success-
at Belleville High School myself,” he said. ahead and has been accepted into med- ful.”
“I didn't start number one. I had to work
my way up, but I was always a contender PUBLIC NOTICE
and I always made sure I was doing my City of Romulus
best work,” he added. Public Accuracy Test
His academic determination paid off
with a huge increase in his grade point To the qualified electors of the City of Romulus, Wayne County, and State of Michigan:
average and at the end of his junior year,
he had the highest grade point average in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that
will be used in Precinct 4WB for the May 2, 2023, Special Election is scheduled for
his class. He was enrolled in several Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Romulus City Hall Community Room (Lower
Advanced Placement classes at the Level) located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
school. Those advanced class grade
points are calculated on a 5.0 scale, push- The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tab-
ing Tinsley's grade point average to 4.59. ulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law.
“To have that representation finally - (MCL 168.798(1)
the school has been around for so many THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING
years and for it to finally happen, I feel
like I just broke a major glass ceiling,” he This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act),
told reporters as the unique achievement MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
of the brothers made state-wide news. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's
Office by writing or calling the following:
Shane Tinsley said he is very proud of Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
Sean Tinsley his younger brother's achievements.
A copy of this notice is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING
May 17, 2023 – 7:00 PM
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Office Building, located Publish: April 20, 2023 RM0731 - 042023 2.5 x 4.312
at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance as follows:
• 16305 Aspen Valley Dr. - Article 18.1 - Schedule of Regulations
• 43540 Reservoir St. - Article 3.2 - Accessory Structures and Uses
NOTICE OF ELECTION
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans are available for viewing City of Romulus, Michigan
at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the ZBA at May 2, 2023 - Special Election
44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the above meeting.
Paul Slatin, Chair TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF
ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 a.m. to
Publish: April 20, 2023 NT0215 - 042023 2.5 x 2.215
8:00 p.m. for the purposes of voting on the following proposal(s):
WOODHA VEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL
NOTICE OF ELECTION
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18.0078 mills ($18.0078 on each $1,000 of
MAY 2ND, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except prin-
cipal residence and other property exempted by law, in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District,
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held in Sumpter Township on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The polls will be open Wayne County, Michigan be renewed for a period of 9 years, 2024 to 2032, inclusive, to provide
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the mill-
age is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2024 is approximately $7,997,804 (this renewal of mill-
AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS: age that will expire with the 2023 tax levy)?
Precinct 1
Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road _______Yes ________No
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Airport School District will be voting on the following proposal as presented and listed WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL
below: PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY
AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL EXEMPTED BY LAW 18.0078 MILLS FOR 9 YEARS
FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $64,240,000 Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111
Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942.7540 or at the administrative offices of
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2023 is 2.85 mills ($2.85 on each $1,000 of taxable valua-
tion). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is twenty-six (26) Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, 24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183-3756,
years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 3.63 mills ($3.63 on (734)783-3300.
each $1,000 of taxable valuation).
Electors within the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District who are registered with the City of
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at Sumpter Township Clerk’s Office located at 23480 Sumpter Rd,
Belleville, MI 48111. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote. Romulus Clerk's Office are eligible to vote in this election. To comply with the Help America Vote
Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Romulus Clerk
voter ballot.
in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance 4WB Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road, Romulus, MI 48174
of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Romulus City
Sumpter Township
Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment Clerk's Office at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7540 to obtain an applica-
tion for an absentee voter ballot.
To the qualified electors of the Sumpter Township, Wayne County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public
Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precinct 1 for the Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April
25th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sumpter Township Community Gymnasium, located at 23501 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at the elec-
tion meets the requirements of Michigan election law. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174
Esther Hurst 734-942-7540
Sumpter Township Clerk Published: The Eagle; April 20th, 2023.
(734) 461-6201 Posted: April 20th, 2023 ST0151 - 04 20 23 2.5 x 5.303 Publish: April 20, 2023 RM0732 - 042023 2.5 x 6.735