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Sumpter enforcing campaign sign ordinance

Sumpter Township will con- Eric Luke explained that this ence if winning primary candi-
tinue to stringently enforce the was not the case and that the ” date signs had ever been
current ordinance governing township ordinance specifical- removed prior to the general
the installation of political signs ly limited the time frame for The ordinance is clear. election. She appeared sur-
in the municipality. the installation and removal of Signs will not go up more than 30 days prised to learn that this was
Board Trustee Peggy political signs. indeed the usual procedure.
Morgan questioned the provi- “The ordinance is clear. I fol- prior to an election and they Luke reiterated the condi-
sions of the ordinance during low the ordinance. Signs will must be taken down within five days after. tions of the the township ordi-
the Sept. 13 study session pre- not go up more than 30 days nance and reminded Morgan
ceding the regular board meet- prior to an election and they again that it was his responsi-
ing. She contended that provi- must be taken down within five bility to “follow the law.”
sions of the ordinance had not days after,” Luke said. He during his campaign in 2016, He added that there was Luke added that the local
been previously enforced and explained that he recently his signs had to be removed some confusion regarding signs Sumpter Township ordinance
questioned recent efforts of the assigned the township ordi- after the primary election and for Donald Trump who has not regarding political signs differs
police and ordinance officer to nance officer to prepare a list of then returned 30 days before declared his candidacy for from other municipalities.
require candidates to restrict all political signs found around the general election. 2024. “He’s not officially a can- “Some do not have any restric-
political signs to the timeframe the township from multiple “I would disagree with you,” didate so the political status of tions or have a longer time
required by the ordinance candidates. Each of the candi- he told Morgan, “Since I did it those signs would be in ques- frame before and after elec-
Morgan contended that it dates was contacted, Luke said, myself.” He explained that he tion,” Oddy said. tions,” he said.
has always been the practice of and the ordinance explained. personally had to remove and As Oddy attempted to Trustee Don LaPorte noted
candidates successful in pri- “I asked them to pick them then replace his signs to com- explain the ordinance provi- that the township might have to
mary elections to leave their (the signs) up,” he said. ply with the township ordi- sions, Morgan interrupted him make some changes to the ordi-
signs up until after the general “Well, if that's the case I nance. mid-sentence asking someone nance in light of the changes in
election. She insisted that this would like to change that He also commented that he in the audience how long the voting procedures including
had been the practice for sever- because we've never pulled up and Luke had a conversation person had lived in the town- mail-in ballots which are usual-
al years and that candidates the signs before,” Morgan about this issue as there had ship. ly submitted much earlier than
had until five days after the insisted. been complaints about some of “Fifty-one years,” was the election day.
general election to remove the Her contention was chal- the divisive presidential elec- response. Morgan then “People don't stand in line at
signs. lenged, however, by Trustee tion signs still in place in the demanded to know from the polls for hours and hours any-
Director of Public Safety Matt Oddy who explained that township. long-time resident in the audi- more,” he said.
Belleville Community Chorus rehearsing for concert

Rehearsals are now under chorus, whether new vocalists or join, arrive at the church a few are also welcome, he added. and audiences in surrounding
way for the Belleville Community veterans who have sung with the minutes before 7 p.m. any The award-winning chorus is communities. First United
Chorus winter concert, Joy- members in the past. Soprano, Monday and expect a warm wel- a nonprofit organization of volun- Methodist Church is located at
Hope-Love, set for Dec. 11 at alto, tenor, bass or undetermined come, he added. teers who love to sing. The cho- 417 Charles St. in Belleville. For
First United Methodist Church. are welcome to join the chorus, Non singers interested in rus performs a variety of choral more information, contact Mary
The group welcomes singers under the direction of Mary helping coordinate the organiza- music for the enrichment, educa- Larivee, (313) 310-2614 or Claudia
from 16 through 96 to join the Loring, a spokesman said. To tion or work behind the scenes tion and enjoyment of members Roullier at (734) 697-8235.

Rotary Club marks Day of Service 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
Members of the Belleville Rotary Club and see just how big the impact of our proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 for the following:
performed a cleanup at Fireworks Island entire district is." ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
in Belleville Sept. 17 as part of Rotary Projects on Sept. 17 included food Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
District 6400 A Day of Service. The district banks and birthday boxes, clothing and you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
wide event was marked by 1,500 members book drives, garden and park cleanups, 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,
in the district's 52 clubs. On the day of community picnics and events, and color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
service, club members worked on projects fundraising bike rides, runs, and golf tour- MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
simultaneously to illustrate to themselves naments.
and to their communities their far-reach- Rotary members throughout the world Publish 9/22/2022 CN2435 - 092222 2.5 x 2.05
ing impact. take action to make communities better,
"The clubs in our district do a terrific Sincock said. They contribute their time,
job of taking our motto of Service Above energy, and passion to carry out meaning-
Self to heart," said District 6400 Governor ful and sustainable projects that promote
Traci Sincock. "Sometimes we get so peace, fight disease, provide clean water,
involved in our own projects, though, that help mothers and children, support edu-
we forget to see the big picture. By coordi- cation, and grow local economies. The top
nating some of the projects to take place priority of the club is the global eradica-
in one 24-hour period, we can step back tion of polio.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
OCTOBER 6, AND OCTOBER 24, 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held by the Township Board of Trustees on Thursday,
October 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Rd.,
Northville, MI 48168. The purpose of the hearing is to review the 2023 Proposed Annual Budget and Financial Plan.

All interested residents are invited to attend. Comments and questions concerning the 2023 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
will be heard at the public hearing. A copy of the 2023 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan will be available for public inspec-
tion at the Township Clerk's office beginning September 26th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on the Township's
website at www.twp.northville.mi.us.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the
proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
Roger Lundberg, Clerk
Charter Township of Northville
Publish: September 22, 2022 NT0194 - 092222 2.5 x 2.864

SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DATE: Thursday, September 15, 2022
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 Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Christopher Roosen, Trustee
ABSENT: Scott Frush, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
A. Public Safety Presentation – Presented
B. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented
3. Public Hearing:
A. Set the Public Hearings for the 2023 Budget – Approved
4. Brief Public Comments: None
5. New Business:
A. Public Services – Digital Water Service Disruption Plan – Approved
B. October Board of Trustee meeting date change – Approved
C. Finance – Special Assessment District Policy – Approved
D. Public Safety – Axon Enterprise Taser Contract – Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $ 3,071,609.53 for the period of August 6, 2022 to September 2, 2022. – Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen, Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on September 27, 2022.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0195 - 092222 2.5 x 5.833