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Trustee challenges appointment of new manager

The appointment of Anthony changeable. Trustee Matt Oddy, a Burdick submitted his resume to
Burdick as the new township man- member of the Hiring Committee, ” the hiring committee for consider-
ager in Sumpter met with harsh attempted to explain to Morgan We simply felt that the term ation. “Who's on the hiring commit-
criticism from Trustee Peggy that the terms have been used township manager was more appropriate. tee?” she questioned which
Morgan who cast the lone no vote interchangeably during discus- prompted responses from several
on the motion during the June 28 sions for several months and that board members obviously offend-
meeting. Burdick's title was discussed at the ed by her comments.
When the motion to accept the Hiring Committee meeting. on a township manager. I don't been provided information denied Bowman again attempted to
unanimous decision of the Hiring “We simply felt that the term remember voting on this position,” to her and claimed that she did not regain order over Morgan's con-
Committee to appoint Burdick to township manager was more she stated. She then protested receive a copy of Burdick's resume tentious behavior without success
the job was presented to the board appropriate,” Oddy explained. Township Supervisor Tim in her board packet. prompting township attorney Rob
members during the study session Morgan became confrontational Bowman's attempts to quell her “You've had the agenda for five Young to caution Morgan that
prior to the meeting, Morgan insist- regarding the issue, shouting, “I confrontational tone and bring days, Ms. Morgan. I would say you Bowman, as the chair, was running
ed that the board had no authority have the right to speak. I want to order to the contentious meeting. didn't do your job. When we (board the meeting and correct protocol
to name him to the position. speak about this. I’ve never seen She shouted over him, “You can't members) don't have the informa- requires that the chair recognize
Morgan claimed that the board his resume. I’ve never seen any dismiss me, I don't think it's right. tion we need, we make a phone speakers, not her.
had only discussed and approved township minutes of the hiring Are we going to throw policies in call and get it,” Oddy reminded Bowman was able to restore
the hiring of a township adminis- committee interviewing him and the garbage?” her. order and the meeting continued
trator not a township manager and you want to vote on this? Morgan then suggested that the Morgan continued her loud crit- with Burdick's hiring approved by
that the two titles were not inter- “I don't recall the board voting other board members may have icism and was reminded that a 6-1 vote.
Maintenance of township parks discussed by trustees

Vandalism and old age led to the removal year are gone. Trustee Matt Oddy reminded the board part time person for the parks to supervise
of the dock at Sherwood/Banotai Park in He offered the board members two members that last year they had discussed and perform maintenance and regular
Sumpter Township earlier this month. options, the first being specifications for a grass cutting at the parks and that they even- cleaning of the facilities.
During his report from the Parks and closed-circuit camera installed at the park tually did approve the hiring of a part-time Bowman said his plan included having
Recreation Commission during the June 28 which would record incidents on video. person for the job. He said he felt the board someone at the parks during the hours they
meeting, Deputy Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush said he would be willing to write the members should at least consider hiring a were open.
Rush explained that he was called to the specifications for the surveillance device
park by police officers back in May when and the item could be let out for bids. The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
there was concern about the safety of the second option he suggested was daily super- INVITATION TO BID
dock. He said he went to the park and found vision at the park.
the railing on the main deck and other dam- Parks and Recreation Commission mem- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28 2022 for the following:
age which he documented with photos. He ber Sharon Pokerwinski expressed her con-
said he believed the damage was recent. cern for recent vandalism of a bench at the CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATIONS SUMMER 2022
(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)
“It was a major safety issue. Somebody park and a general disregard by users for
falling off that deck with no ladder to get maintaining the park areas. “I'd just like to Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
back up.” He added that there were pieces get the parks back to what they were,” she with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves
of the deck missing and the structure was in told the board. the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
such disarray “something had to be done.” Trustee Don LaPorte said it was obvious
Rush said he notified Township there was a “clear and present need for a MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Supervisor Tim Bowman, who took action to plan for our parks.” He suggested reaching Publish 7/14/2022 CN2401 - 0714322 2.5 x 2.166
prevent a serious incident the damaged out to neighboring communities to deter-
dock threatened. Bowman, a builder and mine how they address cleaning of lavato- INVITATION TO BID
contractor, used his own equipment and ries, trash and beaches. He suggested asking SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
removed the dock. Bowman said in his opin- neighboring communities how they handle SUMPTER TOWNSHIP FAIRGROUNDS FENCING & GATES
ion the dock could not be repaired due to miscellaneous repairs at community-owned
the age of lumber used in the original con- parks. The Township of Sumpter HAS EXTENDED THE DEADLINE to accept sealed bids for the
FAIRGROUNDS FENCING / GATES
struction. LaPorte strongly suggested that the town- in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan
“That park is like the wild, wild west and ship needed a definite plan for the mainte-
is getting way out of control. It is an embar- nance of the parks. Sumpter Township will only entertain sealed bids submitted on or before;
rassment,” Rush told the board members. “We need to understand what our needs Friday July 22nd, 2022
2:00 pm
He said during his visits, he has seen dogs on are. Before we bid on a security system we
the beach, trash littering the area, drinking should have a plan. Before we go writing Sealed bids will be received by: The Clerk’s Office
and vandalism. He told the board he had checks, we should have a plan.” Sumpter Township
23480 Sumpter Rd.
personally removed 20 beer cans from the Bowman said that he was working on a Belleville, MI 48111
beach and in the water during one visit. He plan to improve recreation and the parks in
added that signs installed in the park last the township. Bids shall be publicly opened and read on:
Friday July 22nd, 2022
Manager also thanked his wife of 43, years, Toni, “for Sumpter Township Board Room
3:00 pm
her support, understanding and tolerance of
Belleville, MI 48111
me during this journey.” 23480 Sumpter Rd.
FROM PAGE 1 Deputy Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush Additional Specifications for this opportunity are available at the Sumpter Township Clerk’s Office (address above)
said he was confident in Burdick's ability to between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or by visiting the Township WebSite at
with the standard terms of Sumpter handle the job. “I have every confidence he www.sumptertwp.org/clerk-office/.
Township, officials said. will do very, very well,” Rush said. Trustee Please call Sumpter Township, Clerk’s Office at (734) 461-6201 if you require additional
information.
Burdick thanked the board of trustees for Matt Oddy was also pleased with Burdick's Township of Sumpter
their consideration and the “trust they've promotion. “He has shown exemplary work Published: The Eagle - July 14th, 2022 Esther Hurst, Clerk
placed in me.” He also said it was an honor in the clerk's office,” Oddy said. Posted: July 8th, 2022 ST0116 - 071422 2.5 x 4.445
to be associated with Clerk Esther Hurst Burdick replaces Deputy Supervisor
and his peers and staff at the township. He Michelle Cole who resigned Nov. 29.
CITY OF ROMULUS
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
2022 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW WEDNESDAY, August 3, 2022
The Sumpter Township Board of Review will be conducting the 2022 July Board of Review and will convene in the Sumpter Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the following
Township Hall at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111. public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne
Road to consider the following petitions:
The regular Board of Review schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm 1. TEMP-2021-003; Sheraton Hotel requesting temporary use approval in accordance with Section
22.03(e), Temporary Uses and Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance to allow 230 of the 539 park-
This is a correction Board of Review and will cover all clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact during the meeting. ing spaces on the property to be temporarily used for park & fly parking spaces. The subject prop-
erty is located at 8000 Merriman (Parcel ID #80-037-99-0028-710). Petition was postponed for
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the "Open Meetings Act". 60 days at the May 4, 2022 BZA meeting.
2. BZA-2022-002; Romulus Corporate Parking Building #3 (Scannell Properties), requesting a
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor's Office at (734) 461-6201 ext 12236.
variance from Section 8.04(a), Area, Height and Placement Requirements of the Zoning
Esther Hurst, CMC Ordinance to increase the allowable building height from 35 feet to 38 feet for a 243,770-sq. ft.
Township Clerk warehouse/distribution building. The subject property is zoned Conditional M-1, Light Industrial
and is located at 32250 Smith Road (Parcel ID #80-038-99-0002-703) in the Vining Road
Publish: July 14, 2022 Subarea Overlay District.
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3. BZA-2022-003; Romulus Corporate Parking Building 'A' (Opus Development Company),
requesting a variance from Section 8.04(a), Area, Height and Placement Requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance to increase the allowable building height from 35 feet to 40 feet on the east
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON elevation for a 174,000-sq. ft. warehouse/distribution building. The subject property is zoned
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Conditional M-1, Light Industrial and is located on Smith Road (Parcel ID #80-038-99-0002-
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at 705) in the Vining Road Subarea Overlay District.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 4. BZA-2022-004; Romulus Corporate Parking Building 'B', requesting a variance from Section
8.04(a), Area, Height and Placement Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to increase the
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township allowable building height from 35 feet to 38 feet on the west elevation for a 100,480-sq. ft. ware-
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, house distribution building. The subject property is zoned Conditional M-1, Light Industrial and
or activities. is located on Smith Road (Parcel ID #80-038-99-0002-705) in the Vining Road Subarea Overlay
District.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- 5. BZA-2022-005; Greg Weir, Weir Holdings - Windshield Replacement and Calibration, in
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of accordance with Section 20.04 (b) Change in Use of the Zoning Ordinance is requesting to uti-
the ADA.
lize the property for a windshield replacement and calibration business which is a change from a
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services nonconforming use, currently an automobile detail shop, to another nonconforming use, since
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township automobile uses are not permitted in the CBD-2, Central Business - Downtown District. The sub-
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ject property is located at 36050 Goddard Road (Parcel ID #80-077-01-0002-000).
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. 6. TEMP-2022-002; Deranged Haunted Attraction (Michael Fini), requesting temporary use
approval in accordance with Section 22.03(e), Temporary Uses and Buildings of the Zoning
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies Ordinance for an outdoor haunted attraction with a walking trail and temporary structure from
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- 9/16/22 through 11/1/22 located at 35560 Goddard (Parcel ID #80-068-01-0027-002).
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited. 7. BZA-2022-006; Amazon DTW1 Fulfillment, requesting a variance from Section 13.03(b)(3)
Fences - Location and Height of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a fence in the required front yard
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- setback. While a 45' setback is required, a variance to allow a 40' parking setback was approved
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human in 2017. The fence will be located 38' from the property line. The subject property is zoned
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon Conditionally M-1, Light Industrial and is located at 32801 Ecorse Road (Parcel ID # 80-038-99-
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. 0001-700).
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during reg-
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
ular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written com-
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, ments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- City of Romulus, Michigan
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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