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Testing of city water samples shows lead content

Lead in the drinking water of To reduce the risk, officials rec-
about 400 homes in the City of ommend residents who do not
Wayne prompted a warning from have a lead service line, run the
the Department of Public Works cold water for 30 seconds to 2 min-
last week. utes or until it becomes cold or
According to a posted warning reaches a steady temperature. In
on the city and police media those homes with lead service
pages, recent testing of tap water lines, residents should run the
in city homes found the water in cold water for at least 5 minutes to
more than 10 percent of the 60 flush water from the plumbing
homes reached the Action Level and service lines.
as specified by the Department of City officials suggested all resi-
Environment, Great Lakes, and dents use a filter to reduce lead in
Energy. The Action Level is a the drinking water, especially
measure of corrosion control households with a child or where
effectiveness. The goal for lead in a child frequently visits. Filters
drinking water particles per bil- should be tested and certified to
lion (ppb) is 15. The Wayne results NSJ/ANSI Standard 53 for lead Just prior to the official warning regarding excess lead in some Wayne homes where lead service lines
showed 16 ppb, according to the reduction and Standard 42 for remain, Michigan State Sen. Darrin Camilleri and State Rep. Kevin Coleman visited the Wayne City
official posting. particulate reduction. Free certi- Council to present a check for $4,900,000 to Mayor John Rhaesa. The money was designated in the new
Exposure to lead can cause fied lead reducing filters and omnibus bill to fund the replacement of lead water lines in the city. The funding, officials said, will be
serious health problems if too replacement cartridges are avail- available by or on Oct. 1 which will expedite the replacement of the water lines.
much enters the body from drink- able at the Wayne DPW to eligible or preparing baby formula. ples would be collected from 60 appointment with the Wayne
ing water or other sources. Homes households where there is a child Residents should not boil the sites every six months to deter- County Department of Health
with lead service lines have an under 18 or a pregnant person or water as boiling will not reduce mine the level of lead in the water. Human and Veterans Services.
increased risk of having high lead a member of the household is the amount of lead in the water. Residents of the city can sched- The free water filters are avail-
levels in drinking water. enrolled in Medicaid or WIC or is Residents were further advised to ule blood testing for lead levels for able to eligible households
According to Wayne officials, unable to afford a filter. clean faucet aerators to remove children at their health care between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3
about 400 of the 5,950 water cus- Officials warned Wayne resi- any trapped debris. provider or call 866-610-3885 from p.m. Monday through Friday at
tomers in the city still have lead dents not to use hot water for Officials said testing of the city 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday the DPW, 35200 Forest Ave. in
service lines. drinking, preparing food, cooking water would continue and sam- through Friday to make an Wayne.

History lessons

An opportunity to see why the City of Inkster is at the center of American history
and at the heart and hub of Black history is planned during the Inktown Tour, set
for 1 p.m. Aug. 6. The tour includes the story of the city from 200 years ago, until
today. There will be a midday meal at Clayton's following the tour. In addition, there
will be a supplemental tour at 4:30 p.m. visiting sites in Inkster that were vital to the
transformation of Malcolm Little to Malcolm X. To register for the free tour, contact
Robert Turley through Facebook Messenger for details.

New council member,

mayor pro-tem chosen

During a special meeting of the Wayne pro-tem Tom Porter resigned his position
City Council members on July 17, city resi- earlier this month. In other business, the
dent Don Quarles was chosen to fill the council elected fellow member Alfred
vacant Ward 3 seat until November 2024. Brock to serve as mayor pro tem, a vacan-
The vacancy was created when Mayor cy also created with Porter's resignation.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2023 for the following:
FIRE STATION # 2 PARK
Proposals 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@cantonmi.gov. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The
Township reserves 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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish 7/27/2023 CN2496 - 072723 2.5 x 2.071

SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, July 20, 2023
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Cynthia Jankowski, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Roger Lundberg, Trustee
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
A. Legislative Updates – Presented by Senator Bayer, Representative Koleszar & Representative Morgan
B. Public Safety – Police – Promotional Recognition – Presented
C. Public Safety – Fire – Retirement Recognition – Presented
D. Parks & Recreation Recognition – Presented
E. Appointment – EDC/BRA – Aric Tosqui – Approved
F. Reappointment – Building Authority – Bob Belair & Tom Hughes – Approved
G. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented
3. Public Hearing: None
4. Brief Public Comments: None
5. New Business:
A. Public Services – Asset Disposal of Public Works Vehicles – Approved
B. Public Services – 2023 Sidewalk Gap Construction – Approved
C. Supervisor – Senior Alliance Community Match – Approved
D. Parks & Recreation – Cricket Pitch Installation – Approved
E. ITAC – Network Access Storage Replacement – Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $ 3,075,608.14 for the period of June 3, 2023 to July 7, 2023. – Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Mark Abbo, Cynthia Jankowski, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Roger Lundberg, Christopher Roosen,
Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available August 1, 2023.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Cynthia L. Jankowski, Clerk NT0223 - 072723 2.5 x 5.214