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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Rally for peace

Demonstrations take place

downtown and at Ford Field

The City of Northville was the site of called “My Brother's Keeper,” which he
two peaceful demonstrations last week to said will be hung in city hall.
call attention to the Black Lives Matter Northville Police Chief Alan Maciag
movement, protest police brutality across talked to the crowd about police use of
the nation, and rally against racism in the force in the city, noting that the depart-
United States. ment was one of the first in the area to use
The Black Lives Matter rally took place body-worn cameras, which documents
Friday, June 12, at Ford Field. It was and records officers' contacts with citizens.
organized by Northville High School grad- He said a key to good policing is the hir-
uate Natalie Turner, who now attends ing of police officers.
Northwestern University. An estimated “You want to hire people that conduct
1,000 - 1,200 people attended, according to themselves with ethics, integrity and
police estimates. After the initial gather- respect, and act professionally. They are
ing, the group marched near city hall and held accountable if they don't follow
through downtown, chanting “No Justice, through,” he said of the Northville offi- The Black Lives Matter rally at Ford Field featured many young speakers who spoke
No Peace” and other slogans of the move- cers. out against racism and shared their personal experiences. Photo by Liz Cezat.
ment, holding up hand-lettered signs to He explained that the city police offi-
emphasize their views. Returning to Ford cers are trained annually in anti-bias, gen-
Field, protesters sat on the grass and lis- der-bias, community engagement and ver-
tened as speakers, many in their 20s, bal de-escalation. In Northville, officers
shared stories of what it is like to be black have a duty to intervene if excessive force
or to live in a society that condones is used by a fellow officer, he said. In addi-
racism. In memory of the suffocation tion, the Northville Police Department
death of George Floyd at the hands of voluntarily reports the use of force to the
Minneapolis police, the protesters knelt FBI National Use of Force data collection
for eight minutes and 46 seconds in honor site.
of his life and to express sorrow at the “It's important to have a strong bond
cause of his death. with the community and be transparent,”
The One World Family: A said Maciag. He invited anyone who has
Demonstration for Unity drew approxi- questions or wants to discuss polices to
mately 150 people to the park behind city contact him.
hall on Saturday, June 13. Organized by Most of those in the crowds at each
local moms under the leadership of gathering wore masks and kept a social
Margaret Shoesmith, the event rallied distance to minimize the risk of catching
community support for anti-racism. or spreading COVID-19.
Student/activist Morgan Stephens was one Officers from both Northville Township
of the speakers. Northville Mayor Brian and the city were present at each of the
Turnbull addressed the crowd, saying he events and provided traffic control at the
is committed to overcoming racism. He Friday event due to the large crowd and Protesters took to the downtown streets for a peaceful march holding signs and chanti-
signed an oversized copy of a document march through downtown. ng. Photo by Liz Cezat.

Trails

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purchase in 2009, and resi-
dents are encouraged to par-
ticipate,” noted Township
Clerk Marjorie Banner.
Suggestions for the name for
the park area should be sent
t o :
clerk@twp.northville.mi.us, or
mail to Northville Township
Clerk, 44405 Six Mile Road,
Northville, MI 48168.
Submissions will be accepted
through Aug. 1 and the win-
ning entry will be announced
PLANNING COMMISSION
Aug.10. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
TO BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY
July 15, 2020 - 7:00 PM 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
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, July 15, 2020 to be held by electronic remote will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road
access. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the township's website at at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
https://twp.northville.mi.us/. The ZBA will consider variance requests to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinances as follows:
BERKSHIRE APARTMENTS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (Preliminary PDD) - CONSIDER REQUEST TO
1. 41650 Waterfall Rd. - Article 18.1 (Schedule of Regulations) to allow a 43.3' setback to the rear property line where 50' ESTABLISH A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT on Parcel No. 061-99-0006-707 (1315 Waterside)
is required and Article 22.5 (C) (Nonconforming Uses, Buildings & Structures) to allow the expansion of the non-con- pursuant to Section 27.04 of Appendix A - Zoning. Property is located north of Saltz Road between Canton Center and Beck
forming 10.6' setback to the east property line where 15' is required. Roads.
2. 18894 Valencia - Article 3.2 L (General Provisions) to allow the average roof height of a proposed detached garage to
be 14' 8.5" tall where 14' is permitted. Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
3. 15812 Maxwell Ave. - Article 31.5.C (Privacy Screens) to allow screen to be located on the side of the house, within 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, July 9, 2020 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
side yard setback and 6' height where 5' is permitted.
SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. The Publish: Newspaper - June 25, 2020 CN2072 - 062520 2.5 x 8.667
meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.
Paul Slatin, Chair
Zoning Board of Appeals
Publish: June 25, 2020 NT0074 - 062520 2.5 x 2.886

SYNOPSIS
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2020
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
A. Reappointment - Kimberly Winnik - Ethics Board - Approved
B. Reappointment - Jim Tishkowski - Ethics Board - Approved
C. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented
3. Public Hearing: None
4. Brief Public Comments: Two residents had questions and/or comments for the Board of Trustees.
5. New Business:
A. Dues - Michigan Townships Association Annual - Approved
B. Maybury Meadows Final Site Plan - Approved w/ conditions
C. Election - Precinct Location Consolidation - Approved
D. Johnson Creek Fish Hatchery Park Restoration Addendum - Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $1,670,790.02 for the period of 5/2/20 to 6/5/20 - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Robert R Nix, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy Herrmann, Christopher
Roosen, Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees - None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
A draft of the minutes will be available on June 30, 2020.
Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0075 - 062520 2.5 x 2.4.867