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Northville Township reduces trash fees by 8%

At a time when costs are rising ing, we are excited to announce responded, and GFL puts out the recycling to be col- “A top priority of the township
on nearly all goods, Northville that we were able to save our res- Environmental bid was the low- lected, logs into an online board continues to be resolving
Township residents will pay a bit idents 3 percent on their solid est of the three, dropping resi- account and clicks the “Report our concerns with the landfill.
less for trash collection. waste bill,” said Northville dents' fees from $14 per month to Recycling” button. As an active This contract does not affect our
During a special meeting May Township Supervisor Mark J. $12.90. recycler, GFL will offer savings resolve. What this contract will
12, the Northville Township Abbo. “Also, in year five of the “GFL's bid was not only the and prizes, including reusable do, however, is provide our resi-
Board of Trustees approved a 5- new contract, our residents will lowest, but added recycling pick grocery totes, backpacks, gift dents with a reduction in cost as
year contract with the current still be paying less for trash col- up from bi-weekly to weekly,” cards and more. Participants well as increased services.”
rubbish hauler that will provide lection than they are today. This added Treasurer Jason Rhines. may receive $300-$400 in savings Last month the board of
residents with an 8-percent is a big win for our residents.” “In addition to picking up recy- each year, GFL representatives trustees also announced a 3-per-
reduction in refuse collection In March, the Township cling weekly, GFL will offer a said. cent reduction in water and
fees and increase the frequency Public Services Department recycling rewards program to “Although we are currently in sewer fees.
of recycling collection. advertised a bid for the residen- encourage residents to recycle court with GFL regarding the Reduced water and sewer
“With gas over $4 a gallon, tial solid waste collection, recy- more waste.” landfill, GFL's weekly trash col- rates, and the reduction in rub-
prices at the grocery store on the cling and composting program. Using the GFL Reward for lection service to our residents bish collection fees, will go into
rise, and interest rates increas- Three service providers Recycling program, a resident has been unaffected,” said Abbo. effect in July.
Public’s help sought Unused drug disposal available

in probe of gunshots Sumpter Township police have

reminded area residents that there is a
Northville Township police are con- This is the second report of random safe way to dispose of unused medica-
tinuing to investigate two reports of gun- gunfire reported to Northville police. tion.
shots fired in the community. Just after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, There is a large red receptable at the
Investigators are authorities said township police station which is avail-
again seeking public ” shots were fired in able for disposal of unused or expired
assistance to gather the area of Hines prescription medications. Medicine in
information regard- Park near Six Mile any form, pills, capsules, EpiPens,
ing two separate This is the second and Sheldon roads inhalers and patches are all acceptable
reports of shots report of random in the township. No at the station, officials said. Employees
being fired, an injuries were at the records window will provide a
unusual happening gunfire reported reported in either Ziplock baggie to secure loose pills or
in the Northville to Northville police. incident. containers of liquid medication before
community. Investigators placing them in the receptacle.
In the latest inci- hope to obtain more The box, provided several years ago
dent, police say that information from by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health
at approximately area homeowners Network, is available during normal
2:45 a.m. on Friday, and residents' video records department business hours
May 20, residents of footage from surveil- from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through
Park Place Apartments, located near lance cameras and doorbells. Officials Thursday and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on
Eight Mile and Silver Spring Drive ask that anyone observing any unusual Friday and is for personal use quanti-
reported hearing gunshots in the area of suspicious activity, such as noise from ties of medication only. The receptable
buildings 29 and 30. A preliminary gunshots or cars fleeing the area, con- is available all year.
investigation at the scene resulted in no tact the Northville Township Police at
suspects in the incident. (248) 349-9400.

Murder suspect to offer insanity defense plea

The Wyandotte man accused of to four homicides that occurred on Grupa, both of Detroit, and their Sumpter Township police
killing four people in Sumpter Aug.15, 2020 in Sumpter Township. cousins, Forrest Sampson and received information the next day
Township almost two years ago According to prosecutors, Sumpter Neal Sampson, both of Van Buren that Bailey had fled to Bay City. He
will enter a plea of not guilty by Township police received a 911 Township. The prosecutors allege turned himself in to Bay City
reason of insanity to the charges. emergency call at about 12:30 p.m. that at the time of the shooting, authorities and was arrested and
The attorney for Raymond Lee Aug. 5, and officers were dis- Laura Tanner was having ongoing returned to Wayne County by
Bailey, 38, notified Circuit Court patched to a home in the 24900 problems with the suspect, Bailey, Sumpter officers on Aug. 16. He
officials last week that his client block of Martinsville Road. When who was her ex-fiancée. was arraigned on all charges in
would enter the insanity plea. the officers arrived on the scene, Bailey was not at the scene of 34th District Court on Aug. 19, 2020
Bailey was remanded to the they discovered four deceased vic- the shooting when police arrived and has remained in police cus-
Wayne County Jail following his tims who had suffered obvious prompting a search for him. tody.
arraignment in August of 2020 on gunshot
four counts of first-degree murder wounds. The
Sumpter Township
and four counts of felony firearm victims were 23480 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
violations. Each murder charge later identified Regular Board Meeting Agenda
carries a maximum sentence of as Laura April 26, 2022
life in prison. Tanner and her 6:00 PM
The charges are in connection sister, Sarah 1. Pledge of Allegiance
Raymond Lee Bailey 2. Roll Call: Bowman, Hurst, Warren, LaPorte, Oddy, Rush, Morgan

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE 3. Approve Agenda
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING 4. Public Comment
June 15, 2022 – 7:00 PM
5. Minutes:
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Office Building, located
at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance as follows: A. Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2022
• 16404 Winchester Dr. - Article 18.1, Rear Yard Setback B. Approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2022
• 46150 Frederick St. - Article 31.5, Fences
C. Accept Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2021.
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans are available for viewing
at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the ZBA at 6. Warrants:
44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the above meeting.
A. Approve Warrants Totaling $81,361.62
Paul Slatin, Chair
Zoning Board of Appeals 7. Parks & Recreation/Chambers Report - Rush
Publish: May 26, 2022 NT0180 - 052622 2.5 x 2.206 8. Water & Sewer Report - Warren
9. Treasurer's Report - Warren
SYNOPSIS 10. Planning & Zoning Report - Oddy
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE 11. Seniors Report - Hurst
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
12. Board Response
DATE: Thursday, May 19, 2022
TIME: 7:00 p.m. * 13. Unfinished Business:
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road
A. Consider approval of Resolution # 2022-03 supporting the action taken by Conference of Western Wayne (CWW).
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee 14. New Business:
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee A. Consider approval of Resolution # 2022-04 for the Police Millage language for Renewal/Increase of 1 mill effective
Christopher Roosen, Trustee 2022, levied for 4 years.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: B. Consider approval of Resolution # 2022-05 for the Police Millage language for Renewal/Increase of 2mill effective
1. Agendas: 2022, levied for 4 years.
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: C. Consider approval to purchase sewer materials (grinder lids, tanks, electrical boxes and cables) from DuBois-Cooper
A. Plante Moran Audit Presentation – Presented total $27,784.
B. Landfill Working Committee Report – No report
3. Public Hearing: None D. Consider approval of the Supervisor's choice of Trustee Rush to continue as my Deputy Supervisor until
4. Brief Public Comments: One member of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees. further notice. Compensation to remain the same as is being currently given.
5. New Business:
A. Cantoro PUD Amendment #1 – Approved E. Consider approval to advance the one-year contractual salary increase of DPW Director John Danci to April, 2022
B. Legacy Park Water Tower and Vault Modification Bid – Approved based on his 6-month performance evaluation conducted by Supervisor Bowman and DS Trustee Rush and the
C. BDN Industrial Hygiene Consultants Contract – Approved Contract Amendment/Letter of Understanding.
D. Fleis & Vandenbrink Change Order – Legacy Park – Approved
E. McDowell and Associates Contract – Approved ** F. Consider approval of the contract with Diversified Construction.
F. 2022 Water & Sewer Rates – Approved
G. Budget Amendment #2022-2 – Approved ** 15. Closed Session
H. Vehicle Internal Transfer & Budget Amendment # 2022-3 – Approved Pursuant to MCL 15.243(i.)(e.) to consider attorney-client privileged material exempt from discussion or disclosure by
6. Unfinished Business: None state or federal law; Attorney Opinion Letter / Non-Disclosure Agreement.
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry: 16.Announcements This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open
A. In the amount of $ 2,023,367.16 for the period of April 2, 2022 to May 6, 2022. – Approved Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act
9. Board Communication & Reports: 17. Adjournment (ADA). The Sumpter Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxil-
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio-
Roosen Esther Hurst, Clerk tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 5 days' notice to the Sumpter
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Posted: April 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm Township board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic-
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on June 1, 2022. Revised: April 26, 2022 at 3:00 pm es should contact the Sumpter Township board by writing or calling the follow-
Respectfully submitted: ing: Esther Hurst, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
Mark Abbo, Supervisor * Removed during the Regular Board Meeting
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0181 - 052622 2.5 x 5.212 ** Added during the Regular Board Meeting ST0108 - 052622 2.5 x 8.781