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Township trustees OK purchase of police tasers

During a meeting last month, part of that plan. He told the older units would be kept and
members of the Sumpter board members “at that point I ” used for backup “just in case.”
Township Board of Trustees gave it a another 1-to-2-year lifes- It's one of those options, Luke added that with any
approved the purchase of new pan left for the tasers which have along with three or four electronic device the effective
tasers for the police department, about 7 years on them. So far our performance is about 7 years
using drug forfeiture funding. plan is to put the six we pur- others that we try to use. and that to date the department
Director of Public chase into service right away and has had no issues with the cur-
Safety/Police Chief Eric Luke to keep the others for backup.” rent tasers. He said the new
presented the proposal to pur- Luke said the back up devices devices would be the same
chase the non-lethal devices at a could be used if the department immediately if one of the devices use,” Luke said. He assured the model the department has now
cost of $8,052 to the trustees. He added officers or in other situa- was not working properly. board members the purchase and there would not be any
reminded the board members tions. “We try to keep them run- He explained that the tasers would be paid from forfeiture retraining costs and no costs for
that he had presented a five-year ning as long as possible,” he told are one of the things officers funds the township receives. any accessories.
plan for the police department, the board members. He value as a less lethal way to Trustee Peggy Morgan asked In the absence of Supervisor
including equipment, during the explained that the tasers are mediate a volatile situation. “It's what would happen to the older Tim Bowman and Trustee Don
Nov. 16, 2020 meeting and the tested at the beginning of each one of those options, along with devices when the new ones LaPorte, the purchase was
replacement of the tasers was shift so officers would know three or four others that we try to arrive. Luke reiterated that the approved by unanimous vote.
Permanent part-time position sought for DPW department

Sumpter Township Director of Public done, having a fifth member of the team in some of these jobs." Danci said he was presenting the
Works John Danci proposed a perma- here at least three days a week is need- Danci said the department had com- request to the trustees in advance of
nent part-time employee for the depart- ed," he said. Danci said that with one pleted a great deal cost analysis and the placing it on a meeting agenda for
ment during the recent meeting of the member of the department off, "having a workload of the department and each approval to allow time for discussion and
township board of trustees. team of four that I can send out in pairs season. "It will benefit the department to provide trustees the opportunity for any
Danci explained that the board mem- to do specific tasks is definitely going to have a specific position dedicated to input or questions they might have
bers have repeatedly renewed the 90-day be a cost-effective measure." some of those tasks," he said. regarding the proposal.
employment of a part time employee and He said the board could continue to
that it would be more efficient to make renew the part-time position as they
the three-day, 22-hour a week position have been doing every 90 days or make Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
permanent. He said the current work- the position permanent. "It'll be better if 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
load would justify the hours of the we have a permanent part-time position Minutes
employee. so that when needed they may be able to The meeting was called to order by Clerk Hurst at 6:53 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
"We're at the point where a permanent fill a full-time vacancy.” He said that four Roll call: Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: Oddy, Morgan and Rush. Excused: Trustee LaPorte and Supervisor
part-time DPW water and sewer position members of the department are close to Bowman. Also showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz,
will be beneficial to the township," he retirement in 3 to 5 years and a part-time Public Safety Director/Police Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Water Superintendent Danci and 5 attendees.
said. "Looking over the costs, and what employee in place would be able to fill Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to have Trustee Rush chair the meeting. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion
other work this would be able to get that position and "take a bit of ownership carried.
3. Agenda: Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve the Agenda.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
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4. Public Cmmnent: Two (2) attendees spoke.
5. Minutes: Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023, and accept
the Planning Commission meeting minutes of February 9, 2023. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
6. Warrants: Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to approve warrants totaling $172,101.56.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Motion by Rush, supported by Patterson to receive and file reports.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
12. Board Response: None.
13. Unfinished Business:
A. Motion by Morgan, supported by Patterson for approval of the updated Township Manger position description as
assigned to Anthony Burdick. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
14. New Business:
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to approve the Wayne County Parks Grant 2022/2023 expenditures of up to
$13,300 for Banotai Park lighting. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Morgan, supported by Hurst to approve the purchase of six (6) Taser X26P units for the police department at
a cost of $8,052 paid out of forfeiture funds. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
15. Announcements: Public thank you to Zwyicki Greenhouse for the donation of flowers for the township hall planters;
and Happy Memorial Day to everyone. Thank a veteran.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING 16. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:30 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
July 19, 2023– 7:00 PM
Minutes prepared by:
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: Deputy Clerk K. Armatis
Sumpter Township
• 45513 Pebble Beach Ct. - Article 18.1 - Schedule of Regulations (Rear Yard Setback)
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Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
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
44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the above meeting. ___________________________ _____________
Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0158 - 06 22 23 2.5 x 6.486
Paul Slatin, Chair
Zoning Board of Appeals
Publish: June 22, 2023 NT0221 - 062223 2.5 x 2.078 Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes
Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:03 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: LaPorte, Morgan, Oddy, and Rush. Also showing pres-
ent: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/Police
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:40 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Water Superintendent Danci and 6 attendees.
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Patterson, Trustees: LaPorte, Oddy, and Rush. Excused: Trustee Morgan. 3. Agenda: Motion by Rush, supported by Bowman to approve the Agenda with the following addition:
Also showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Finance Director Holtz, Public Add Item I. Consider approval of amendments to ordinance Chapter 1 Sec 1-9, Chapter 6-222 adding Sec F Chapter 13-12 and
Safety Director/Police Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, Water Superintendent Danci and 6 attendees. Chapter 1 adding 1-10.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Agenda with the following changes:
4. Public Comment: Two (2) attendees spoke.
Remove Item A from unfinished business.
Add Item C. Consider approval of the deputy treasurer and deputy clerk receiving pay increases to coincide with the AFSCME 5. Minutes: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2023. Roll call vote:
employees retroactively. Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
6. Warrants: Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve warrants totaling
4. Public Comment: One (1) attendee spoke. $925,242.75. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
5. Minutes: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2023. Roll call vote: 7. Parks and Recreation report: Trustee Rush reported assembling Egg Hunt baskets. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy
Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. to approve Parks and Recreation report. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
6. Warrants: Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve warrants totaling 8-11. Reports. Motion by Patterson, supported by LaPorte to receive and file all reports. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay:
$357,444.45. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. None. Motion carried.
7, 8,11. Motion by Bowman, supported by Rush to receive and file reports. Roll call vote: Yes: Allinfavor. Nay: None. 12. Board Response: Trustee Morgan publicly apologized to Trustee Rush for his misunderstanding Morgan's comments regard-
Motioncarried. ing Wayne County grading the roads. Rush stated he was honored to attend the Vietnam Veterans' ceremony on March 24,
2023. Trustee Oddy thanked all the veterans in attendance for their service.
9. Treasurer's report. Patterson gave a brief update on new report that includes investment status. Motion by Oddy, supported
by Rush to approve. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. 14. New Business:
10. Planning and zoning report. Oddy reminded everyone that planning is still discussing solar farms, ponds, and business licens- A. Motion by Hurst, supported by LaPorte to approve the 4th quarter budget amendments. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor.
ing enforcement. Motion by Rush, supported by Patterson to approve. Roll call vote: Yes: All infavor. Nay: None. Motion Nay: None. Motion carried.
carried. B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the purchase agreement for the sale of parcel #81-102-99-0006-000,
Martinsville Road. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
12. Board Response: Trustee Oddy stated that Sumpter Road is being re-paved from Willis to Judd Road. Trustee LaPorte want- C. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the annual Par Plan insurance with Burnham and Flower Agency
ed to confirm that he and the attorney will be working on the Fire Chief pay raise. effective 04/01/2023 through 03/31/2024 in the amount of $130,820.88. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
Motion carried.
13. Unfinished Business: D. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Patterson to approve the Axon Enterprise 75- month services quote and agreement
in the amount of $99,993.60. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
A. Consider approval of the updated Township Manger position description as assigned to Anthony Burdick. REMOVED. E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to reinvest the water/sewer CD maturing on April 6, 2023, with Flagstar
Bank. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
14. New Business: F. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to approve the contract with Bureau Veritas for the township facilities assess-
ments in the amount of $25,350.00. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, LaPorte, Oddy, and Rush. Nay:
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to accept the resignation of firefighter James Beaumont with regrets. Roll call vote: Morgan. Motion carried.
Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. G. Motion by Oddy, supported by Bowman to adjust each board member's compensation by 5% effective April 3, 2023.
B. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to hire Christopher Rose as a full- time police officer, contingent upon Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Hurst, Patterson, Oddy, and Rush. Nay: LaPorte and Morgan. Motion carried.
him passing the required physical, psychological, and drug test. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion H. Motion by Oddy, supported by Patterson to approve the 2023/2024 budget. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None.
carried. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Patterson, supported by Oddy to approve the deputy treasurer and deputy clerk receiving pay increases to I. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve amendments to ordinance Chapter 1, section 1-9, Chapter 6-222
coincide with the AFSCME employees retroactively. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. adding section F. Chapter 13-12, Chapter 1 adding 1-10. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
15. Announcements: Vendor Market 9-4pm, April 28 and 29 at the community center. 15. Announcements: None.
16. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to adjourn at 7:14 pm. All in favor. Motion carried. 16. Motion by Rush, supported by Patterson to adjourn at 6:38 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by: Minutes prepared by:
Deputy Clerk K. Armatis Deputy Clerk K. Armatis
Sumpter Township Sumpter Township
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Esther Hurst, Clerk Date Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
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Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0156 - 06 22 23 2.5 x 7.648 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0154 - 06 22 23 2.5 x 8.08