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Forgotten Harvest coming to Sumpter Township

Despite concerns expressed investigate the situation and their feelings hurt, suck it up
by Trustee Peggy Morgan, contact the Forgotten Harvest ” and let's move on. The communi-
Forgotten Harvest will be com- representatives. He and other Did I or did I not lie? ty is being taken care of.”
ing to Sumpter Township to pro- trustees also suggested to Morgan continued to protest
vide services to residents. Morgan it was inappropriate to I just want to know, and speak over other board
Morgan first suggested allow- discuss the conduct of an did your investigation find I was lying or not? members, prompting Bowman to
ing Forgotten Harvest to use employee at a public meeting. remind her of her disrespectful
township facilities to distribute At the meeting this week, conduct toward him at the last
food and other items to residents Oddy said that the supervisor's meeting.
at a meeting of the board mem- contact had resulted in an agree- regarding the situation were not lying or not,” she demanded. “When I call for order, you
bers earlier this year. At a subse- ment from Forgotten Harvest to true. She repeatedly claimed “The only apology should shouldn't continue to speak over
quent meeting, however, she come to the township. that the letter called her “a liar.” come from you,” Oddy replied. me,” he said.
claimed that the group had “They are excited to come “I just want to know did you He then reminded Morgan that Morgan repeated her claims
adamantly refused to utilize the here and provide service to resi- find that I was lying or not,” she incorrect accounts of his com- that the board members were
township facilities due to the dents,” Oddy said. “Kudos to the demanded ments had recently been printed attempting to stifle her and did
conduct and “attitude” of a town- supervisor's office for getting Oddy replied that he had read in a local paper accusing him not want her to speak.
ship employee when Forgotten that to happen. They (Forgotten the letter and that he could find and the board of attempting to “If you don't want me to
Harvest leaders visited the Harvest) were looking at other no evidence that Morgan had “shut you down.” speak, then read it in the paper,”
township. Morgan told the sites, but through the efforts of been called a liar by the writer. “That was not accurate. I she said.
board members that the the supervisor's office, they are Morgan said that she was received the floor from the chair. Trustee Tim Rush cautioned
unnamed employee displayed coming here.” “thrilled” that Forgotten Harvest Nowhere did I ever call you a Morgan that while she has the
an uncooperative attitude dur- Morgan claimed she had was coming to the township but liar,” he said. “Nobody tried to right to speak, she approved the
ing the visit which prompted the received a letter from “an then accused Oddy of calling her shut you up.” compliance with and agreed to
group to abandon plans to come employee” regarding the situa- a liar. She asked if the investiga- Trustee Don LaPorte suggest- Roberts' Rules of Order for pro-
to the township. tion and that statements in the tion and the letter from the ed that the last few board meet- cedures at the meetings.
In response to Morgan's alle- letter were untrue. She demand- employee was the “end of it. ings had deteriorated into per- “We have to move meetings
gations about the employee, ed to know if the investigation by That's it? No apology. Did I or sonal agendas. along in an orderly and efficient
Trustee Matt Oddy requested Bowman's office determined did I not lie? I just want to know, “Mr. Supervisor, you have manner. You need to learn what
that Supervisor Tim Bowman that statements she made did your investigation find I was mended fences. If somebody got censure means,” he said.
Promotion of 2 veteran police officers approved by trustees

The promotions of two mem- motion of Sgt. John Toth to the “the chief has made a great deci-
bers of the Sumpter Police rank of detective lieutenant. Toth sion.”
Department were unanimously has been in charge of the town- Young spoke candidly about
and enthusiastically approved by ship detective bureau for the the officers noting that Gannon is
members of the township board past four years and will continue “great guy to work with.
of trustees during a meeting last in that position with his new “I can't think of a better guy,”
month. rank, Luke said. Toth has been Young said.
Public Safety Director Eric with the Sumpter Police The attorney also spoke about
Luke requested approval for the Department for 21 years. Toth's dedication to his job and
promotion of Lt. Patrick Gannon, Members of the board praised the community.
a 29-year veteran of the force to both the officers noting that the “I know his commitment to
the rank of captain. Gannon has promotions were “long overdue.” the township and his loyalty to
been a lieutenant with the Several members of the board the citizens,” Young said. Det. Lt. John Toth Capt. Patrick Gannon
department for the past six years. spoke highly of the officers' per- The motion
He continues as the second-in- formance and contributions to to approve the PLANNING COMMISSION
command in the department, the township. Also in favor of the promotions CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Luke said. action was township attorney was approved NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Luke also announced the pro- Rob Young who told the trustees, unanimously. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
To subscribe to The Eagle NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed amend-
visit www.associatednewspapers.net ment to the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 - AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUND-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ARIES ON THE ZONING MAP AS FOLLOWS:
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
JS3 INVESTMENTS, LLC REZONING - Consider request to rezone parcel no. 050-99-0009-003 at 2100 N. Haggerty Rd.
from C-4, Interchange Service and Central Business District (CBD) Overlay to C-3, Regional Commercial and Central Business
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at District (CBD) Overlay. Property is located on the east side of Haggerty Rd., south of Ford Road.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township Township residents, the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
or activities.
Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021. The Secretary or staff will read comments submitted with-
the ADA.
in the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video may
address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
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Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
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The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
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Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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LEGAL SUMMARY
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
CHAPTER 18
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A NEW DIVISION 8 ENTITLED “MOBILE FOOD VENDING”

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE - DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Chapter 18 of the Charter Township of Canton Code of Ordinances, Article III, entitled “Individual Business Guidelines,” is
hereby amended to add a new Division 8, entitled “Mobile Food Vending.” Essentially this allows for the approval, licensure,
and application process for food truck operations or “mobile food vending” operations within Canton Township, as well as penal-
ties for operating without the appropriate Township licenses/permits.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, corporation,
legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. REPEAL
All Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this
Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and pros-
ecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take full force and effect on June 20th, 2021. - 30 days after the date of publication on May 20th, 2021.
Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton,
1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48188, during regular business hours or on www.canton-mi.org
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