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PUBLIC NOTICE
AT&T proposes to erect a 22.5' utility pole and install a top-mounted antenna (tip height of 26') near 50001 Ford Rd., Canton,
MI (20220756). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with
comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

INVITATION TO BID
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP FAIRGROUNDS FENCING & GATES
The Township of Sumpter is accepting sealed bids for the
FAIRGROUNDS FENCING / GATES
in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan
Sumpter Township will only entertain sealed bids submitted on or before;
Friday July 8th, 2022
2:00 pm
Sealed bids will be received by:
The Clerk's Office
Sumpter Township
23480 Sumpter Rd.
Belleville, MI 48111
Bids shall be publicly opened and read on:
Friday July 8th, 2022
3:00 pm
Sumpter Township Board Room
23480 Sumpter Rd.
Belleville, MI 48111
Specifications for this opportunity may be obtained at the Sumpter Township Clerk's Office (address above) between the hours
of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or by visiting the Township WebSite at www.sumptertwp.org/clerk-office/.
Please call Sumpter Township, Clerk's Office at (734)461-6201 if you require additional information.
Township of Sumpter
Esther Hurst, Clerk
Published: June 23, 2022
Posted: June 17, 2022 ST0109 - 062322 2.5 x 4.25

Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes
Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:48 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Trustee Oddy excused. Also showing present: Attorney
Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown, DPW
Burning rubber Director Danci and 5 attendees.
*Note: Trustee Morgan requested a Moment of Silence was held for the recent tragedy and for the victims and families of Uvalde,
Sumpter Township Firefighters responded to a fire at 2:35 a.m. June 15 at Insurance Texas.
Auto Auction following 911 reports of a blaze near the rear of the building. When fire- 3. Agenda: Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the Agenda with the following considerations;
fighters arrived on the scene, officials said, as many as 14 vehicles were fully involved ADD: New Business, Agenda Item E.
in flames. Firefighters from the Augusta Township Fire Department arrived to aid in “Consider approval to accept the EAP Help.Net benefit program for all Township employees at an
annual cost of $2,266.32.”
controlling the blaze and provided both water and personnel in the battle to extinguish
the fire. Personnel from Insurance Auto Auction used the company heavy equipment New Business, Agenda Item F.
to create a fire break, fire officials said, and firefighters managed to extinguish the fire in “Consider approval to establish a Review Committee, Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Trustee Oddy,
with Trustee Rush as an alternate, to review job descriptions, compensation and benefits of the Statutory
approximately three hours. No injuries were reported according to officials reports. Deputies and the Administrator.”
Officials said that the teamwork and serious effort of the responders prevented what
could have been a “greater disaster.” Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush and LaPorte Nay: Trustee Morgan.
Motion carried.
4. Public Comment/Open Floor: Two (2) Attendees spoke.
Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 6:00 p.m. 5. Minutes:
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Motion by Morgan, supported by Hurst to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes:
Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Minutes
6. Warrants:
Meeting called to order by Supervisor Bowman at 6:35 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve the warrants totaling $494,303.11. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman,
E. Hurst; Trustees: Oddy, Rush and Morgan. Treasurer V. Warren and Trustee LaPorte excused. Also showing present: Attorney Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown, DPW
Director Danci and 10 attendees. 7. Parks & Recreation/Chambers Report - Rush:
• Parks & Recreation and Community Outreach to donate to support the Rawsonville Woods'
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda with the following edits; function and allow for a recreational bounce tent at the function.
AMEND: New Business, Agenda Item B Motion by LaPorte, supported by Hurst to approve the Parks & Recreation / Chambers Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
Consider approval to list the attached, identified Township owned properties with Braun & Helmer Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Auction Service for auction evaluation, "with final list of properties to be provided and approved by the
Board after evaluation subject to the contract." 8. Water & Sewer Report - Warren:
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Morgan, supported by LaPorte to receive & file the Water & Sewer Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman,
Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
4. Public Comments: Two (2) Attendees spoke.
9. Treasurer's Report - Warren
5. Minutes: Motion by Morgan, supported by LaPorte to receive & file the Treasurer's Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk
• Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022. Roll call vote: Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte, Oddy and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
• Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to accept the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2022. 10. Planning & Zoning Report - Oddy
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion car- Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to receive & file the Planning & Zoning Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman,
ried. Clerk Hurst; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
6. Warrants: 11. Seniors Report - Hurst
Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve Warrants totaling $231,020.67. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, • Wayne County Senior services Nutrition program started hot lunch service May 9, 2022 on Mondays and Tuesdays for
Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. the month of May Please call 734-461-1186 or 734-461-9373 to RSVP
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class Monday and Thursday at 10:30am
7. Supervisor's Report - Bowman: • Election Workers are always needed and this year is no exception! Please see the Clerk's Office
• Trustee Rush and I attended the 34th District Court Community day last Friday. Their new building is quite impressive. for further information.
We talked with a few of the judges to share our thoughts with them regarding Sumpter. • The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
• Forgotten Harvest is continuing with their ongoing efforts to help Sumpter families. Motion by Oddy, supported by • Due to the State Redistricting and the loss of the Precinct 2 Moose Lodge Polling location, the Clerk's Office will be
Morgan to approve the Supervisor's report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, mailing new Voter ID Cards to ALL Voters over the next several weeks advising of their new Polling Location.
Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. • Treasurer Warren noted the recent Vendor's Market and how enjoyable it was for him and his
family.
8. Attorney's Report - Young: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve the Planning & Zoning Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk
• 34th District Court visit and Judge Oakley meeting reference Ordinance & Blight support. Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to accept, receive and file the Attorney's report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman,
Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried. 12. Board Response:
• DPW Danci reported on updates within the DPW Department.
9. Police/Ordinance Report - Chief Luke: • Trustee Rush reminded fellow Board Members and attending public that the Board adopted and operates under the pol-
• Chief Luke addressed the errors and article representation in the recent Sumpter Township Newsletter. icy of Robert's Rules from order and conduct.
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Police & Ordinance Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk • Trustee Morgan expressed the need for attention to the Township Hall Memorial Garden and inquired on volunteers who
E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried may be available to assist.
10. Building Report - Bowman: *Note: Attorney Rob Young advised of progress with the FOP negotiations and items that required attention to finalize the agree-
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to receive and file the Building report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. ment. This included the FMLA Policy and its connectivity with applicable Leaves of Absence and the details to support the
Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried employee and functions of the policies. Attorney Young requested a motion to receive the Board of Trustees' support in these
actions, appropriate continuation of employee benefits and supportive policies.
11. Fire Report - Chief Brown:
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Fire Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Motion by Bowman, supported by Morgan to direct the Township Attorney to take actions necessary as noted above and recog-
T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried nition of these policies. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and
Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
*Note: DS Trustee Rush publicly recognized the Sumpter Township 1st Responders for their efforts. He further recognized the
efforts and effectiveness of our DPW staff evidenced by the responsiveness to recent emergency issues. Well done! 13. New Business:
12. DPW Report - Danci A. Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to approve of the revised Resolution # 2022-03 supporting the action taken by the
• Repairing and/or replacing residential water meters that need to be. Conference of Western Wayne County (CWW). Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren;
• Mowing, clearing, and maintaining township buildings, the 2 parks, and fire hydrants. Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
• Our part time employee position has 2 applicants thus far. Position to begin employment either May 16th or May 23rd.
They will be working 29 hours (Mon-Wed 8- 4pm and Thur 8-12). If you know of anyone else interested, please encour- B. Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to TABLE until June 14, 2022 approval to have the following Township owned
age them to apply by the end of the week. properties for auction with Braun & Helmer Auction Service:
• Locating and documenting our water gate valves to better respond to water main breaks and residential service line leaks. Sumpter Rd Parcel ID 81-016-99-0014-715
Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to approve the DPW Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Wear Rd Parcel ID 81-080-99-0016-000
Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried Martinsville Rd Parcel ID 81-102-99-0006-000
Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-010
13. Board Response: None. Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-011
Willow Rd Parcel ID 81-114-99-0014-712
14. New Business: Rawsonville Rd Parcel ID 81-122-99-0007-701
Martinsville Rd Parcel ID 81-136-99-0012-000
A. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to outfit the new Ford Police Interceptor Utility through Herkimer Radio at a total Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None.
cost of $9,517.60. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: Motion carried.
None. Motion carried
C. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve, with regrets, to terminate the employment of firefighter Kenneth
B. Motion by Rush, supported by Bowman to approve to list the attached, identified Township owned properties with Braun Myers. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan.
& Helmer Auction Service for auction evaluation, with final list of properties to be provided and contract to be approved Nay: None. Motion carried.
by the Board prior to the start of the auction process. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst;
Trustees; Oddy and Rush. Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried D. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to recognize John Krushlin, DPW, as the DPW Crew Leader at the
*Note: Subsequent, group ad-hoc activity was scheduled for May 12, 2022, prior to the scheduled Planning Commission current AFSCME established rate ($0.17 per hour base increase) effective May 16th, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes:
Meeting, to address the property list. Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
15. Announcements: None E. Motion by Rush, supported by Bowman to approve to accept the EAP Help.Net benefit program for all Township
employees at an annual cost of $2,266.32. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren;
16. Closed Session; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) to consider attorney-client privileged material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or fed-
eral law; Update on FOP. F. Motion by Hurst, supported by Bowman to approve to establish a Review Committee, Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst,
Trustee Oddy, with Trustee Rush as an alternate, to review job descriptions, compensation and benefits of the Statutory
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to move into Closed Session at 7:02 pm. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk Deputies (Clerk & Treasurer) and the Administrator. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer
E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried Warren; Trustees: Rush, LaPorte. Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried.
Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to rejoin the open meeting at 7:44 pm and return from Closed Session. Roll call vote: Yes: 11. Announcements:
Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. Nay: None. Motion carried • Treasurer Warren and his family extended his love and gratitude to all of the Township residents and employees who
expressed their condolences due to the recent loss of his Mother. It was sincerely appreciated.
Motion by Morgan, supported by Rush to approve the FOP Contract, subject to resolution of the issues discussed in Closed • Trustee LaPorte extended his gratitude to all of the Township residents and employees who expressed their sympathies
Session regarding Article 10. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk E. Hurst; Trustees; Oddy, Rush, and Morgan. due to the recent loss of his Father-In-Law. It was sincerely appreciated.
Nay: None. Motion carried
12. Adjournment; Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to adjourn at 7:32 pm. Motion carried.
17. Adjournment; Motion by Bowman, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 7:47 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes prepared by;
Minutes prepared by; Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk Sumpter Township
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk Sumpter Township
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Esther Hurst, Clerk Date Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
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Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0111 - 062322 2.5 x 12.34 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0112 - 062322 2.5 x 15.414