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PLYMOUTH - SUMPTER
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New fire station study is OK’d by trustees

Members of the Plymouth tance of a new fire station at a Conely.
Township Board of Trustees three. ” Conely is also strongly in favor
approved a feasibility study last Heise said the current fire sta- Our ladder truck of a new station nothing the cur-
month regarding the replace- tion on Wilcox Road should be rent facility is outdated and
ment of Fire Station No. 2 in the razed and a new station built at won't even fit beyond rehabilitation. He said
community. the existing site during discus- in this station. the department makes the cur-
While Supervisor Kurt Heise, sion of the issue during a recent rent building work but that “it
Trustee John Stewart and Clerk meeting. The building will soon could definitely be better.” He
Jerry Vorva consider the con- be 50 years old, he reminded the explained that the station is
struction a top priority, Trustees board members. trustees that they had recently standards for service of firefight- cramped and out of space and is
Jen Buckley, Chuck Curmi and “The decision to build a fire approved the construction of ers included. not energy efficient. The station,
Audrey Monaghan do not place station is a huge decision and it's new apartments in the area and Board members agreed unan- Conely said, lacks space for safe-
the same level of importance on going to be one of the biggest that several local businesses rely imously to the study to be com- ty turnout gear and has small liv-
the fire station, rating it as a five decisions we would make in this on Station 2 for emergency serv- pleted by Dec. 1, with Monaghan ing quarters, only a single rest-
on a scale of one to five during a decade,” Heise said. ices. During discussion of the fea- absent from the meeting. The room and no workout space for
goal setting session earlier this Stewart also expressed his sibility study, Stewart said he study will be performed by firefighters.
year. Treasurer Bob conviction that a new station was wanted a report “from A to Z” Heise, the township engineer “Our ladder truck won't even
Doroshewitz rated the impor- necessary, reminding the and that he wanted the state and planner and Fire Chief Pat fit in this station,” Conely said.
2 men facing murder

trial in woman’s death

Shane Lamar Evans, 34, of Sumpter marijuana seller. The two defendants
Township will be sentenced May 4 for allegedly entered the wrong side of the
his part in the death of Elizabeth (Egypt) duplex and shot and killed Covington.
Covington in 2017. Evans has testified that he identified the
Evans entered a guilty plea to charges residence but left the area before the
of second-degree murder as part of a shooting.
plea deal with prosecutors. He had origi- Moore, who is accused of the shoot-
nally been charged with homicide-felony ing, and Groom have remained in the
murder and home invasion-first degree. Wayne County Jail since their arrest in Moving along
Evans offered testimony against 2020. Each face charges of first-degree
Timothy Eugene Moore, 37, of Toledo premeditated murder, felony murder, In the two months since the devastating fire at Karl's Cabin in Plymouth, crews
and Shandon R. Groom, 30, also of home invasion first degree and weapons have been working on the demolition phase of restoring the 76-year-old building.
Toledo. During proceedings at the 34th felony firearm violations. Wayne County The banquet room, service hallways and upstairs offices are torn down to studs
District Court, Evans testified he direct- Circuit Court Judge Wanda Evans ruled and are being prepped for the construction portion of the renovation. The historic
ed Moore and Groom to a duplex on last week that she would allow the jury log cabin side remains intact and is being prepared for cleaning and staining due
to the heavy smoke damage. During a staff meeting at the historic eatery recently,
Hull Road in Van Buren Township trials for the two defendants to be joined. employees were invited to sign the studs and interior walls so their memories
which he believed was the home of a That trial is set to begin July 24. would remain in the walls. Owners said updates would continue during the
restoration.
Cyber tics and capabilities change so rapidly.

“Everyone in the organization should take
it so they can see what an efficient email SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING
FROM PAGE 1 really is,” he said, “and be able to identify CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
those which contain harmful codes which BOARD OF TRUSTEES
stituents and residents, I'll be pleased,” he can overtake a system.” DATE: Thursday, April 20, 2023
said. He also told the board members that TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Currently, he said, cyber attacks are the township should have an incident PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
coming from China, Russia, Iran and response plan in place in the event of a PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
North Korea and are under way 24-7, in an cyberattack. “The majority of organiza- Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer
Roger Lundberg, Trustee
effort to disrupt the quality of life in this tions are going to get hit. The day you get Christopher Roosen, Trustee
country, Behen said. Another motive for hit is going to be a really bad day. Someone PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
hacking is money, he said, as cybercrime should be able to say, 'Follow the response A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
can be lucrative. plan' and remediate the situation quickly.” 2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
Resolution - Jake Moody - Approved & Presented
A.
In addition to the political and profit Behen also warned the trustees about B. Essential Services Complex Presentation - Approved
motives, there are also the thrill seekers the most common error computer users C. Reappointment - HDC - Fred Shadko - Approved
Reappointment - Bldg Dept Board of Appeals - Ronald Fry - Approved
D.
attempting to break into computer net- tend to commit, which is the failure to E. Landfill Working Committee Report - No Report
works and systems, he said. “And what we change passwords regularly and use 3. Public Hearing: None
4. Brief Public Comments: Two members of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees.
call the Hacktavists who attack organiza- strong, multi-character passwords. 5. New Business:
tions to embarrass them for some wrong “Make sure passwords are complex and A. Fire - Meadowbrook Country Club Firework Permit - Approved
Water Tower Logo - Legacy Park - Approved
B.
they feel has been committed.” long, nine to 14 characters,” he advised. C. GLWA Reimbursement Agreement - Approved
Behen colorfully detailed the exact pro- “That change is critical every 90 days. D. Essential Services Complex Design Services - Approved
Cunningham-Limp Contract Amendment - Approved
E.
cedures and tactics cyber criminals of all These bad guys are doing recon on you, F. Caterpillar 289D3 Compact Truck Loader Purchase - Approved
types use to gain access to systems, includ- they can find your passwords,” he said. He G. Swap Loader Dump Truck Purchase - Approved
Five Mile/ Ridge Road Water Main Project Contract - Approved
H.
ing those who seek to ransom a computer stressed that users should never reuse a I. Facility Encroachment Agreement w/ CSX Railway - Approved
system they have attacked. Denial of serv- previous password. “If a bad guy gets your J. Quail Ridge Paving SAD Consulting Contract - Approved
Legacy Park Master Plan Update Contract - Approved
K.
ice attacks are also becoming common- password and then gets into you're your L. Unity Skatepark Design Approval - Approved
place, he said when a hacker creates a bot email account with your user name, he's in M. Wayne County Park Millage Funds IGA - Approved
Grant Policy - Approved
N.
and brings down a system. These people, your bank accounts, shopping accounts, O. Amended Real Estate Agreement - Approved
too, will ransom systems back to the vic- retirement accounts, and everything else 6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
tims, he said. on your computer.” 8. Check Registry:
He offered insightful and detailed He said everyone should have a pass- A. In the amount of $ 5,475,538.52 for the period of March 4, 2023 to April 7, 2023. - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
examples of the different types of cyber word manager application and the pro- A. Mark Abbo, Cynthia Jankowski, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Roger Lundberg, Christopher Roosen, Todd
Mutchler
crime and told the board members the grams are inexpensive and easy to use. 10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
best possible defense is information and “We are trying to demystify cyber secu- 11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
education. He suggested the township rity,” he said. “A lot of people don't under- A draft of the meeting minutes will be available May 2, 2023.
Respectfully submitted:
schedule education awareness programs stand, but I guarantee you, cybercrime is Mark Abbo, Supervisor
for employees every 6 months as the tac- happening in your community.” Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk NT0216 - 050423 2.5 x 6.078
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