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Compensation adjustment equalizes trustees’ pay

The recent pay adjustments to the main cause of the disparity, which is an increase of $6,574.
the salaries of elected officials in explained Trustee Matt Oddy. ” Each board trustee will be com-
Sumpter Township was the first The COVID pandemic and the The pay of the highest paid members pensated at the same $22,000
increase in nearly two decades. subsequent unprecedented oper- was decreased and the pay annual rate. For one board mem-
A realignment of compensa- ational issues, delayed the ber, that is a reduction of $1,345,
tion was first suggested and restructuring of the board com- of each board member was equalized. while for others it is an increase
begun in November of 2019 when pensation process by 20 months, of $254, $779 and in one case,
unintended disparities between Oddy said, although that delay in $6,715.
the payments to members of the restructuring did save the town- Oddy said that the new sched-
board of trustees were ques- ship “over $120,000 through June correct the longstanding dispari- ed supervisor will be paid ule, with the approval and input
tioned. 2021.” ties in pay to board members. $38,000 annually, with is a reduc- of the township finance depart-
The first adjustment was The restructure of the com- The pay of the highest paid mem- tion of $1,729. The township clerk ment, will now eliminate dispari-
approved by a vote of the trustees pensation was finally completed bers was decreased and the pay will now be compensated at a ties in pay for board members.
in November 2019 and eliminat- last July and used the total com- of each board member was rate of $30,000, which is an “Compensation will now be
ed the medical portion of the pensation paid to board mem- equalized. increase of $2,143. The township based on the elected office,” he
board compensation which was bers in 2019 as a starting point to Under the new plan, the elect- treasurer will be paid $30,000, said.

Sunday Morgan. “My parents are in their 80s and if Romulus man facing murder charge
they go to the treasurer's office, they need to
have someone there to serve their needs and A Romulus man is facing second
FROM PAGE 1 answer their questions. You don't put the res- degree murder charges in the stabbing
idents off,” he said. death of a woman Aug. 7.
in as early this week as possible. We have After listening to Morgan's repeated and According to reports from the office of
had a vacancy in the office. We have a new escalating criticism, Trustee Tim Rush Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy,
treasurer, and this is a new hire.” requested the floor and responded to Michael David McCarren, 52, will face the
Warren explained that the job had been Morgan. charge in connection with the murder of
posted both externally and internally and “I am outraged,” he said. “I am outraged Jennifer Leombruno, 43, also of Romulus.
only three candidates applied. He said with your statements. If Supervisor Tim The defendant and the victim had former-
Ashina Hall was the best candidate for the Bowman calls a special meeting, it is our ly lived together and had children togeth-
job and had strong credentials. He wanted to obligation to be there. This is just outra- er although they were not living together
have her start the job which will be at 21 to geous.” at the time of the incident, according to
29 hours a week at the rate of $20.74 per Morgan insisted that “this has never hap- prosecutors. The children were not pres-
hour as soon as possible. pened in the history of the township” and ent during the reported stabbing, police
“I have a family and I work, too,” he “this could have waited” but voted yes on the said.
responded to Morgan's criticism. “We need unanimous motion to approve the hiring of Police reports indicate that officers
to fill this position for our residents. I'm a the new clerk. were dispatched at about 8 a.m. Aug. 7 to Michael David McCarren
community-based person. My job is to make Trustee Don LaPorte was excused from a hotel in the 8200 block of Merriman
sure this community is served,” he told the meeting. Road in Romulus in response to a report between the defendant and the victim
of a bleeding man and a possibly dead escalated and McCarren subsequently
female. When officers arrived at the fatally stabbed the victim multiple times.
scene, they located the victim inside the McCarren was arraigned one count of
hotel room with multiple stab wounds to second degree murder on Aug. 13 before
her chest and abdomen. Medics arrived 34th District Court Judge Lisa Martin and
on scene and pronounced the victim remanded to jail.
deceased, according to police reports of A probable cause conference is sched-
the incident. uled for Aug. 25 before Judge Brian
Prosecutors allege that an argument Oakley.

PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
ITB 21/22-03 Romulus Memorial Cemetery - Brick Pavers will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the installation of brick Special Land Use request as provided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
pavers in front of the Veterans Monument located in the North West corner of the rear of the DOGOLOGY INDOOR PET BOARDING FACILITY ESTABLISHMENT - Consider request for Special Land Use
Romulus Memorial Cemetery, 10202 Shook Road, Romulus, Michigan. approval for an indoor pet boarding facility (Section 16.02(B)(10)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance) on parcel no. 71-057-01-0013-
301 at 44125 Ford Rd. Property is zoned C-2, Community Commercial District, and located on the south side of Ford Road and
the east side of Brookline Rd.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021 at
included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are 7:00 p.m. by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
not considered official copies. Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis- ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021. The Secretary or staff will read comments sub-
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN mitted within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or
video may address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued
addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
the “Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81046411243
(3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the bid must be Or iPhone one-tap:
submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no 1-301-715-8592 (81046411243#) or 1-646-558-8656 (81046411243#)
later than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 9/16/2021. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label
Or Telephone:
provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN Purchasing 1-301-715-8592 or 1-646-558-8656
Group page of BidNet Direct.
(4) At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time 9/16/2021, all timely received bids will be publi- Webinar ID: 810 4641 1243
cally opened and read.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all insurance required by the International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ket3bxxcH2
solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements. SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves Publish: Newspaper - August 26, 2021 CN2278 - 082621 2.5 x 11.227
the right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and
to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published doc-
ument or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized
posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strict-
ly prohibited.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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