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CANTON - NORTHVILLE
CANTON - NORTHVILLE

Foundry project is awarded Brownfield status

Developers of the former Northville Historic District. It for- ” Act 381, the state of Michigan
Foundry Flask building were merly housed the American Bell Brownfield Financing Act. These
granted brownfield status at a & Foundry Co., Stinson Aircraft, The brownfield designation include such items as Baseline
recent meeting of the Brownfield and Stimpson Scale and will be used to fund environmental cleanup. Environmental Assessment
Redevelopment Authority in Manufacturing prior to becoming (BEA) activities, due care activi-
Northville. Foundry Flask. The property was ties (which limit exacerbation of,
The committee recommenda- sold by Douglas Brinkman, presi- developers who are granted a tax Moroski-Browne, and Don Webb or exposure to, contamination on
tion regarding the property at 456 dent of the former Foundry Flask abatement in exchange for prop- agreed on the recommendation a site), demolition (above and
Cady St. will now go before mem- & Equipment Co., to Utah erty remediation. Generally, the requested by Long. City below ground), lead and asbestos
bers of the city council to deter- Development, LLC. The repre- property contains toxic sub- Treasurer Sandi Wiktoroski assessment and abatement, cer-
mine whether the public benefits sentative is Jim Long, a longtime stances or is distressed (environ- serves as the authority treasurer tain administrative and consult-
of a greenway along the Middle city resident and owner of Long mentally or functionally) and its and Samantha Seimer and Brian ant costs, and environmental
Rouge River warrants interest for Companies. revitalization would add value to Westhoff, both of AKT Peerless, insurance.
the developer and use of Tax The brownfield designation the city in terms of new use and act as consultants to the authority. A Local Brownfield Revolving
Increment Financing funds to will be used to fund environmen- an expanded tax base. The authority is authorized to Fund (LBRF) allows the fund to
remediate the property. tal cleanup and other eligible Authority directors including allow the use of Tax Increment capture Tax Increment Revenue
The property is located south activities. The authority recently Chair Patrick McGow, Michelle Financing revenues to pay for or (TIR) for a period not-to-exceed
of Cady, east of Griswold and west established a process for reim- Aniol, John Carter, David Hay, reimburse public or private costs five years after the original reim-
of S. Main, with portions in the bursement and compliance for Ryan McKindles, Barbara of eligible activities as defined in bursement period is complete.
Safety seminar is set

The Canton Police Department is include: dorm room safety; social media
partnering with Canton Leisure dangers; the importance of knowing
Services to present a Personal Safety for one's surroundings and how to be a good
Your Teen and College-Bound Student witness, as well as what to do if you fall
seminar from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. victim to a crime.
Saturday, July 23. This special presenta- There is no cost for this seminar, how-
tion will take place at the Summit on the ever registration is encouraged. Learn
Park, 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton. tips and strategies on how to keep stu-
This free seminar is open to partici- dents safe on and off campus.
pants 14 years of age and older. Registration is available online at
Participants will learn some basic life- www.cantonfun.org with code SE1302.
skills that will help them make the tran- For additional information or to regis-
sition into adulthood, be it in dorm life ter for this class, visit
or as a high school student, officials said. www.cantonfun.org, or call (734) 394-
Topics presented during this seminar 5460.

Parade ums will be open for guided tours and live
The Mill Race Village historical muse-
demonstrations will be presented at the
FROM PAGE 1 Blacksmith Shop and the Weavers Cottage.
The JM Mead General Store will be open
who will present skirmishes and recite the for visitors and refreshments will be avail-
Declaration of Independence. An interac- able onsite for purchase, including hot
tive signing of the Declaration of dogs, Kettle Corn, Popsicles, ice cream,
Independence will offer guests the oppor- and cold drinks. A Victorian creme tea will
MADD men tunity to participate in the historic event. be hosted in the Cady Inn.

Canton Police Ofc. Scott Porter, at left, was recently honored as a nominee for the
"2022 Outstanding Officer" award at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
banquet in East Lansing. The award was based on his efforts in identifying and To subscribe to The Eagle visit
arresting 38 drunk drivers in Canton in 2021. Ofc. Collin McCammon was hon-
ored as a nominee for the "2022 Outstanding Rookie" award for his work with www.associatednewspapers.net.
arresting drunk drivers in 2021, 17 total arrests by him from May to December.
The Canton Township Police Department was nominated for the "2022
Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency" award with 411 drivers taken off the road
in 2021 and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Every
intoxicated driver removed from the road has the potential to save someone's life, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
police officials said and praised the work of Porter and McCammon along with NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM
the other officers on the force.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Offices, 44405 Six Mile Road,
Northville, MI 48168 to consider
• A special land use request to allow a self storage facility (Gaslight Storage) at 807 Doheny Drive.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING • A special land use request to construct a new childcare center on the northwest corner of 6 Mile & Beck Roads, Parcel # 77
July 20, 2022 – 7:00 PM 032 99 0017 004 and 77 032 99 0017 005.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Office Building, located The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans will be available for view-
ing at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the
at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Northville Township Planning Commission at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of
• 41122 7 Mile Rd./Rocky's of Northville - Article 31.6 Fences in Nonresidential Districts the above meeting.
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans are available for viewing Matthew Wilk, Chair
Planning Commission
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.
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Paul Slatin, Chair
Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
Publish: June 30, 2022
NT0186 - 063022 2.5 x 2.298 SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Sumpter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at
PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP: The last day to register in any matter other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Northville Township who is not registered, may register to vote at the After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) as the
office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, located at 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 at the following times:
Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may
update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. • Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022. • Election Day, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the residents in the Township of Sumpter will be voting on the following as presented and list-
Northville Township Clerk's office, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI 48168 at the following times: ed below:
• Regular business hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN GOVERNOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 6TH DISTRICT, STATE SENATOR 4TH
• Extended hours: July 6th, 12th, 21st, & 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. DISTRICT, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE 31ST DISTRICT, WAYNE COUNT EXECUTIVE,
• Saturday, July 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF, WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER 11th DISTRICT, SUMPTER TOWNSHIP TREA-
• Election Day, Tuesday August 2nd from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SURER, DELEGATE TO COUNTY CONVENTION.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that all Northville Township residents will be voting on the following: PROPOSALS;
Jails Millage Renewal-To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this mill-
• State - Governor age at the 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022
• Congressional - Representative in Congress 6th District through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses: To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or
• Legislative - State Senator 13th District juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and for adult penalty options such as work release, home detention and community
• Legislative - Representative in State Legislature restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution?
o 22nd District for precincts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 This renewal is estimated to generate approximately $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.
o 23rd District for precincts 4, 10, 11 Police Protection Millage Renewal (1 mills)–Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under
• County - County Executive Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sumpter Township, of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1, 000 of taxable value), reduced to
• County - Sheriff .98044 mills ($.98044 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the orig-
• County - County Commissioner 9th District inal voted 1 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2022 through 2025 inclusive, for police protection,
• Delegate to County Convention operations, and maintenance of the Sumpter Township police department, raising an estimated $382,500.00 in the first year the
• Wayne County - Proposition J - Jails Millage Renewal millage is levied?
o To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this millage at the Police Protection Millage Renewal (2 mills)-Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under
2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022 Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sumpter Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1, 000 of taxable value), reduced to
through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses: 1.96088 mills ($1.96088 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the
To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or juvenile incarceration of detention facilities, and for adult penalty original voted 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2022 through 2025 inclusive, for police pro-
options such as work release, home detention and community restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to tection, operations, and maintenance of the Sumpter Township police department, raising an estimated $765,000.00 in the first
acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? This renewal is estimated to generate approximate- year the millage is levied?
ly $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022. District Library Operating Millage Proposal-This proposal will allow the District Library to levy additional millage in the City
• District Library - Northville District Library Millage Renewal of Belleville, Charter Township of Van Buren, and Township of Sumpter for library operating purposes. Shall the limitation on
o Shall the Northville District Library's previously voted millage of 0.200 mills ($0.200 per $1,000 of taxable value), the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the geographic boundaries of the Belleville Area
which has been reduced by the required millage rollbacks to 0.18955 mills, be renewed at 0.18955 mills ($0.18955 District Library, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by 0.6864 mill ($0.6864 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a peri-
per $1,000 of taxable value), and levied for ten (10) years, beginning in 2023 and through 2032 inclusive, for gen- od of 15 years, 2022 to 2036, inclusive, to provide funds for library operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the District
eral library operating purposes, raising an estimated $524,519.00 in 2023, of which an estimated $11,195.00 will be Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2022 is approximately $1,189,137 (this restores millage that expired
disbursed to the Northville Township Brownfield Redevelopment Authority as being collected only from all prop- with the 2021 tax levy)?
erties located within the Authority's district, as required by law?
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained in the Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
A sample of each ballot is available at the Northville Township's Clerk's Department and at the township's website: 48111, telephone: (734) 461-6201. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
www.twp.northville.mi.us.
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.
Roger Lundberg
Charter Township of Northville Clerk Esther Hurst Published: Ann Arbor News, July 3, 2022
Sumpter Township Clerk Published: The Eagle, June 30, 2022
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