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Trustees move forward with property auction

The list of Sumpter Township that if somebody thought they ” sale.
owned properties going up for couldn't build on the site they Oddy also suggested that there
auction will get another close might not bid on the property as What we are selling is could be a site needed by the
look before being sold to the some are too small. I suggest we our interest in the property. township to install a pump sta-
highest bidder. combine a few of these and make tion if sewer lines went down the
Township officials, including them as much in compliance road.
Supervisor Tim Bowman and with our zoning as possible explained that some of the lots think the lots should be com- Bowman said the township
Trustee Matt Oddy, will review before we sell them,” he said. were quit claimed to the town- bined when possible.” He noted could set reserve prices on the
the list and descriptions of the Bowman said the auctioneer ship by the Department of that previously the township had property and “the auction com-
various properties to ensure that was aware that some of the lots Natural Resources when proper- offered some of the unbuildable pany starts high. We need the
they meet the building require- would sell together and had ty owners didn't pay taxes. narrow lots to homeowners on money for these properties,” he
ments currently in effect in the some concern about the cost of “Sometimes the paper trail either side of the property so said.
community prior to being sold. having the lots combined. “The doesn't catch up,” he said, “but they could expand their property. “These lots have been on our
Oddy addressed the issue dur- purchaser should pay to have we don't get into it. If we know The board members dis- books long enough and it is time
ing a recent meeting of the made as one, not the township,” about an issue, we disclose it. cussed the fees and costs for to sell,” Oddy agreed.
trustees noting that some of the he said. What we are selling is our inter- combining the lots and noted that The board members agreed to
properties were 80-feet wide and Clerk Esther Hurst reminded est in the property. What we have new lot numbers and property table authorizing the sale for two
current building restrictions in the board members that at one is what the buyer gets,” he said. descriptions would be necessary weeks while officials met to
the township require a larger time the township had some diffi- “We're conveying what we have prior to the auction. The costs, determine which lots could be
frontage. culty in obtaining a clear title to to you.” they determined, would be combined and take the appropri-
“These lots are next to each properties, which could present “I don't feel we should put included in the reserve amount ate action to ensure the lots met
other and should be sold as one,” a problem if they are sold. something up for sale knowing it at the auction, ensuring the fees current zoning restrictions when
he suggested. “I have a concern Attorney Rob Young is unbuildable,” Oddy said. “I would be paid at the time of the possible.
Police chief corrects township newsletter content

The safety tips included in the ”
recent edition of the Sumpter
Township Newsletter prompted
a quick response from Sumpter It was not written by me.
Township Director of Public I never saw it and I would never
Safety and Police Chief Eric
Luke. present such information.
Luke told the members of the
township board of trustees dur-
ing their recent meeting that an
article in the newsletter which Luke said he was not attempt- suggested people should live in
included the safety advice was ing to criticize anyone but he fear and that is not the reality of
not written by him. wanted to make it very clear that living in the township,” Luke
“It was not written by me. I the advice purported to have said.
never saw it and I would never come from him was more than 25 “I believe in relevant and
present such information,” he years old and probably designed timely information and I believe
said. for residents of a large city. if someone was reading this they
He said that the information “The advice might still be rel- would wonder if the chief has
was something a township evant to someone living in a big lost touch with Sumpter
employee found on a computer city like Chicago but not of much Township.
originally printed in 2007. “It was value to someone here in “I assure you, he hasn't,” Luke
a lazy copy of a 1997 web page.” Sumpter. I believe the article concluded. Director of Public Safety Eric Luke
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The American Association of
Community Colleges celebrated Wayne
County Community College (WCCCD)
Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery recently
during the Awards of Excellence gala.
Ivery received the first ever CEO of the
Year award from the association, which
recognized his national leadership in
issues of educational equity and creating
opportunity for students through higher
education. Ivery has served as chancellor
of the Wayne County Community College
District in Michigan since 1995. In his
acceptance of the award, Ivery noted how
over the past few years during COVID he
has reflected on the work of the college to
strengthen student success and equity,
and the challenges ahead - but said he's
“especially happy to see students return-
ing to the college.” The Ted Scott Campus
of the college is located at 9555 Haggerty
Dr. Curtis L. Ivery Road in Belleville.

NOTICE TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
VACANCY ON BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees is seeking a Township resident to fill a Trustee vacancy on
the Board of Trustees for a term expiring November 21, 2024.
Interested individuals must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen, and a qualified elector of the Township.
By State Law, all township elected offices are also partisan; therefore, applicants are also asked to state a politi-
cal party preference in their application.
Please submit your hard-copy letter of interest, resume, and any references by Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
to Clerk Jerry Vorva at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty, Plymouth MI 48170. No email or elec-
tronic responses will be accepted.
Depending on the number of applications accepted, in-person interviews may be conducted by the Board at a
Study Session to be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Township Hall. In accordance with State Law, the
Board of Trustees will schedule a vote to select the new Trustee on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth

Approved by the Board of Trustees 5/10/22 PT0297 - 051922 2.5 x 3.083

SYNOPSIS
SPECIAL MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, May 12, 2022
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Christopher Roosen, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee – late
ABSENT: Scott Frush, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Public Services – Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services – Approved
2. Public Services – Legacy Park Building Demolition Contract – Approved
3. IT – Assembly Room Digital Audio and Video Upgrade – Approved
4. Finance – 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan – Presented
5. Brief Public Comments: Six members of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees.
6. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on May 24, 2022.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0179 - 051922 2.5 x 3.552