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NORTHVILLE - WAYNE - WESTLAND

Have gavel, will travel

Supreme Court Justice pays visit

to 29th District Court in Wayne

Those with matters before the 29th understand their hard work and daily con-
District Court in Wayne got a special value cerns," said Clement. "We view community
last week: two judges hearing their case engagement with the courts as a top prior-
instead of one. ity, because we want the public to feel that
Michigan Supreme Court Justice the courts are fair and accessible to all."
Elizabeth T. Clement joined 29th District Clement, Chief Justice Bridget M.
Court Chief Judge Laura Redmond Mack McCormack, and Justice Megan Cavanagh
on the bench to hear and decide cases on each will visit three courts around
Wednesday and Thursday. Clement was in Michigan to launch "Have Gavel, Will
Wayne to participate in the new initiative Travel." In each instance, the justices will Chief Judge of the 29th District Court Laura Mack, left, and 18th District Court judges
called "Have Gavel, Will Travel" through sit with a local judge on the first day, and Mark McConnell and Sandra Cicirelli meet with Michigan Supreme Court Justice
which justices will be traveling to district, on the second day will be hearing and Elizabeth T. Clement.
circuit, and probate courts statewide and deciding cases on their own as a visiting and to appreciate the critical work that is said Mack. "Fostering engagement and
sitting on the bench. The goal of the pro- judge. being done in courtrooms from Wayne trust with local communities is imperative
gram is to increase engagement and build In addition to the benefits of engaging County to Kent County to Marquette, offi- to creating a court system that is respon-
ties between courts and the community. the local community and court system, the cials said. sive, engaging, and transparent."
"We have never served as trial court three justices have never served as trial "We are excited to welcome Justice Clement took time to meet, too, with
judges before, so 'Have Gavel, Will Travel' court judges, so the experience will be Clement to the 29th District Court, so she Westland 18th District Court Judges
will be a great opportunity to engage with invaluable to understand the day-to-day can visit our community and learn how Sandra Cicirelli and Mark McConnell dur-
judges and local communities to better concerns judges see in their courtrooms, judges decide cases in the district court," ing her visit last week.
Man found guilty in Claim vide adequate information about the

vicious knife attack FROM PAGE 1 ongoing litigation to the board.
Hines also claims that the male
board members are responsible for her

“I allege my race and sex were fac-
A Monroe man has been found guilty of threatening the officers' lives. cut her off when she speaks during being harassed on social media.
multiple felonies stemming from an attack The victim told investigators that she board meetings. She also claims that tors in the hostile environment created
on a woman in her Northville Township had been shopping and when she the male board members in question by respondent's Caucasian male board
home. returned home, Gardner entered her leaked information that “was not for members,” she stated in her complaint.
Christian Andrew Gardner, 52, was home uninvited. As she tried to phone the public” regarding Dr. Shelley Holt, Cox refused to comment on the com-
found guilty of charges including assault police, she testified during the prelimi- the suspended superintendent of plaint or any of Hines' allegations.
with intent to commit murder, assault with nary hearing, he grabbed her and stabbed schools currently involved in litigation “The matter is in the hands of our
a dangerous weapon and assaulting, her. She said that she managed to escape against the board of education. attorneys,” he said. “I will not make
resisting or obstructing police during a the home and ask a neighbor to call for Hines, who as a board member is any public comment regarding the mat-
bench trial before Wayne County Circuit help. also defendant in Holt's legal action ter which will be settled by an objective
Court Judge Bridget Mary Hathaway Aug. She said that that she and Gardner had against the school district, was in the hearing of the claim by the agencies
8. The judge also found him guilty of a mis- previously dated. courtroom last week as Holt's $2 mil- involved. I will only say that I look for-
demeanor domestic violence charge. Township paramedics treated the lion lawsuit against the board mem- ward to that determination so that we
According to court testimony, police woman at the scene and she was trans- bers and the district was being heard. can all move on to do our jobs for the
were called to the Northville Township ported to St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Hines denied allegations that she children in this school district.”
condominium home of a 44-year-old Livonia for treatment for her injuries. was in the courtroom in support of Holt The Lusk Albertson law firm which
woman just before 10 p.m. July 12, 2018. Police engaged in a five-hour standoff and said she was there as Board represents the school district did not
When the responding officers arrived, with Gardner who refused to leave the President David Cox has failed to pro- respond to requests for comment.
they discovered the victim outside suffer- home, continuing to claim he was armed.
ing from a bleeding knife wound to her He eventually surrendered to officers and
abdomen and wounds to her hands. was arrested at the scene. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
Gardner was also outside the condo- He will be sentenced in Sept. 4 and ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
minium but immediately retreated inside, faces up to life in prison on the multiple THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
telling officers that he had a gun and felony convictions. 6:00 P.M.
PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON September 5, 2019 commencing at 6:00 p.m., to consider:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Application 1597, R78-005-99-0009-301, 15075 Beck RD, IND zoning district is requesting
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 for the following: one variance to be allowed to have a sign area for a monument sign to be 101.38 square feet
whereas 45 square feet is allowed with a distance from the road of 12 feet with a road frontage
AUTOMATED PEDESTRIAN DOOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
of over 200 feet. Variance requested is an additional 56.38 square feet of sign area.
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a Application 1598, R78-016-02-0020-000 & Evergreen Park, Plymouth Oaks Business Park,
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- IND zoning district and is requesting three variances:
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on To be allowed to have (2) monument signs on the North and South side of the entrance-
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. •
way of an industrial business park whereas only (1) monument sign is allowed. Variance
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK required (1) additional monument sign at the entranceway.
• To allow for aluminum monument sign base whereas only brick or masonry block is
Publish 8/22/2019 CN1924 - 082219 2.5 x 2.065 allowed. Variance required allowing aluminum monument base.
• To allow the logo to be 17" from the ground whereas sign copy must be 30" above ground
to allow for snow accumulation and plant growth. Variance requested logo to be 17" above
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ground.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 for the following: Meeting Room.
BODY WORN CAMERAS AND IN-CAR CAMERA DIGITAL SYSTEMS
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Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
September 12th, 2019
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, September 12th, 2019 at 7:00
PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center
Publish 8/22/2019 CN1925 - 082219 2.5 x 2.065 Road, Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
SYNOPSIS Call to Order
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Pledge of Allegiance
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski.
DATE: Thursday, August 15, 2019 Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road Approval of Agenda for September 12th, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of Minutes:
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee August 8th, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee General Calendar:
Christopher Roosen, Trustee 1. Applicant Ali Soweidan, for vacant lot located on the west side of Canton Center Road between Ford and Hanford
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Roads, Zoning C-2, appealing Section 2.24C Setbacks from wetland areas and watercourses Parcel ID 71-036-01-0016-
1. Agendas: 701 (Planning)
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: 2. Applicant Paul Deters, for property located at 41211 Ford Road, on the south side of Ford Road between Haggerty and
I-275, Zoning C-4, appealing, Section 6A.06, Non-conforming Signs Parcel ID 71-050-99-0009-004 (Building)
A. WTUA Budget Presentation – Aaron Sprague – Presented
B. Landfill Working Committee Report – No Report 3. Applicant Jeri Sunisloe, for property located at 44005 Southampton Drive on the south side of Southampton Road
3. Public Hearing: None between Boniface and Sheldon Roads, Zoning R-5, appealing Article V Fences, Walls and Borders, Chapter 78-131
Zoning District Restrictions Parcel ID71-037-02-0206-000 (Building)
4. Brief Public Comments: None
5. New Business: None 4. Applicant Joe and Lauren Giaimo, for property located at 7474 Embassy, on the north side of Warren Road between
6. Unfinished Business: None Canton Center and Beck Roads, Zoning R-4, appealing Article V Fences, Walls and Borders, Chapter 78-131 Zoning
7. Ordinances: District Restriction Parcel ID71-016-01-0034-000 (Building)
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Article 33 & 37 – Introduced 5. Applicant Kesava Kunapareddy, for property located at 1695 Beck Road, on the west side of Beck Road between Ford
8. Check Registry: and Saltz Roads, Zoning RR, appealing Chapter 2.24C, Setbacks from Wetland Areas and Watercourses. Parcel ID71-
A. In the amount of $1,984,109.76 for the period of 7/6/19 to 8/2/19 – Approved 065-99-0008-000 (Building)
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Robert R. Nix II, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Mindy Herrmann, Christopher Roosen, Chip Snider Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
10.Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11.ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
A draft of the minutes will be available on August 27, 2019. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
Respectfully submitted: accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Robert R. Nix, Supervisor Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
NT0014 - 082219 2.5 x 5.125 A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN1930 - 082219 2.5 x 1.294