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New clerk/treasurer is hired in City of Belleville

Members of the Belleville City some of the work required by the the correct procedures for regis-
Council approved the hiring of upcoming election. ” tering voters and that her train-
Vera Chapman as the new city Chapman's hiring followed a Chapman was hired following ing with the office of the secre-
clerk/treasurer, just in time to report earlier this month from tary of state was nearly complete,
manage the Nov. 3 general elec- Interim City Manager Tracey that meeting and no further action but that hiring a qualified person
tion. Schultz Kobylarz who told coun- was taken on the proposal to partner was an immediate concern.
Chapman, who is expected to cil members that without Scharf Members of the council
begin her new job in Belleville in the city was without staff to regis- with Van Buren to handle the election. agreed to delay any action
about a week, is currently ter voters, send absentee ballots authorizing help from Van Buren
employed in Birmingham. She or manage the upcoming elec- until Chapman’s interview set for
will replace Sheri Scharf who tion. She suggested the only The increase in the number of absentee ballots while the aver- the following day. Chapman was
resigned from the dual city posi- option at that time was to partner requests for absentee ballots was age for other elections was about hired following that meeting and
tion effective Sept. 1. Scharf did with Van Buren Township per- also a concern, she said, as the 400. no further action was taken on
stay on with the city through sonnel if no one certified to do city had already received an esti- Kobylarz told the council the proposal to partner with Van
Sept. 4 in an effort to complete the work was hired immediately. mated 900 applications for members that she was learning Buren to handle the election.
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New director is welcomed at

Leanna Hicks Public Library

Julie Brown and meeting Adams.
Special Writer “We're rolling in a whole bunch of
opportunities for the public to get infor-
Betty Adams is happy she made the mation,” she said.
decision to head the Leanna Hicks Attendance requires advance registra-
Public Library of Inkster. tion, and the cut off will be determined
“The whole building is new,” Inkster based on occupancy, with the governor's
resident Adams said of the structure at order and Centers for Disease Control
2500 Hamlin Blvd. in Inkster. The con- guidelines.
struction entailed a temporary reloca- The Inkster library phone is (313) 563-
tion to an Inkster Road site, with the late 2822, and calls to register are accepted
March of this year grand reopening noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (Press “0”
delayed by the pandemic. when calling.)
“I'm a firm believer the sky's the limit. The Leanna Hicks Library Board and
The only thing that's impossible is the Friends Foundation leadership have a Betty Adams took over Aug. 31 as Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster director.
thing you don't want to put time into,” she COVID-19 phased reopening plan, said
said. Adams. Patrons can now have black-and- Adams says “a do-it-all kind of entrepre- authors including Lisa Gardner. “She's
Adams earned her master's degree in white printing done through their email, neur. Journalism, archives.” just a wonderful, wonderful author. I
library and information science from with some copies taken to their vehicle. The library director job is a challenge can't recommend her enough,” especially
Wayne State University, then worked at Check out too on the at times, but Adams is also the region's for readers who like psychological
the college Shiffman Medical Library in www.inkster.lib.mi.us website under main coordinator of Dolly Parton's thrillers, Adams said.
interlibrary loan. Before that, she “Using the Library” in the upper right Imagination Library, getting free books to Libraries are again offering the
worked at the Garden City Public details on a virtual library card. children ages birth to 5. She undertook Michigan Activity Pass, a boon to Adams
Library before joining the Inkster facility The Inkster library Facebook has that first in graduate school. in her spare time. “I fully cherish and
Aug. 31. gone live as well, and Adams notes “This “We actually got it started through take advantage of that,” she said of visit-
At 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the building is wonderful. The staff that is COVID” which is a source of pride, ing state parks and other such sites.
Inkster library a “Library Launch Lawn here has been working diligently.” added Adams of that organizational The Inkster library doesn't yet have a
Program” is planned for residents, with As a resident, she took note when the work. date set for full building access, but is
information including the importance of job opened up. The Inkster library is Not too surprising, she's a reader, and progressing and details will be
the U.S. Census, getting a library card, named for Hicks, who's living and as likes the psychological thrillers of announced shortly, Adams said.
Suspended district judge faces court hearing tomorrow

Former 34th District Court Van Buren police were called Parrott's ex-wife, Lianne Clair, as
Judge David Parrott is scheduled to the residence on a disturbance ” part of the current proceedings.
to appear for a pretrial hearing call, according to police reports He is accused of assaulting Those divorce records were
tomorrow, Sept. 25, in 35th and arrested Parrott based on unsealed in an earlier pre-trial
District Court before Judge the evidence at the scene and the his live-in girlfriend Feb. 8 in hearing by Plakas.
James A. Plakas. accounts of the victim. the Van Buren Township During the Aug. 4 balloting,
Parrott, who was unsuccessful Parrott took a leave of absence Parrott lost to Lisa Martin who
in his bid for reelection to the from the 34th court bench, but condominium they shared. received 4,213 votes and
bench Aug. 4, is facing a misde- did seek reelection, despite his Alexandria Taylor who received
meanor charge of domestic vio- appeal of a drunk driving charge 3,800 votes. Parrott received a
lence. He is accused of assaulting issued Dec. 25, 2018 in Manistee total of 3,430 votes during the
his live-in girlfriend Feb. 8 in the County. He was suspended with The domestic violence charge His attorney and the assistant preliminary balloting which will
Van Buren Township condomini- pay by the Michigan Supreme was moved out of the district as Wayne County prosecutor have see Martin and Taylor on the bal-
um they shared. Court on June 17. Parrott remains a sitting judge. stipulated to an interview of lot Nov. 3.
Complaint “MIOSHA is not planning an inspection CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
due to the low or medium exposure risk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
classification of the establishment and OCTOBER 8, AND OCTOBER 15, 2020
FROM PAGE 1 jobs by OSHA and/or the absence of any
allegations indicating a violation of our NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held by the Township Board of Trustees on Thursday,
October 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to review the 2021
his township office since before the pan- regulations.” proposed budget.
demic guidelines were implemented. He further stated that there would be The public is invited to participate in this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. For information on how
Bednark sent a letter to the township in no citation issued. to participate in the meeting and view the documents for the public hearing, please visit the township's website at
early February stating that he had other “We informed Mr. Zacharczuk that https://twp.northville.mi.us/. A copy of the 2021 proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Township Clerk's
office beginning September 24, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on the Township's website at
personal and professional responsibili- Bednark was an elected official and had https://www.twp.northville.mi.us/Budget.
ties which would prevent him from not been in the hall since February,
working at township hall and that he therefore has not seen any safety precau- The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to
would be “working from home.” tions in place. Also, that Bednark would support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
He continues to receive his annual be gone in November,” Morgan said.
$19,000 salary by mail while, according Bednark opted not to seek re-election Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk
Charter Township of Northville
to officials, his duties are performed by during the Aug. 4 primary.
the deputy treasurer. Morgan urged any residents with Publish: September 24, 2020 NT0089 - 092420 2.5 x 2.862
In Zacharczuk's written report, questions about the safety procedures in
emailed to Morgan, the state officer said, place to call Armatis at (734) 461-9646. VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2020
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP TIME: 7:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
ZONING VARIANCE Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
The Sumpter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road, Christopher Roosen, Trustee
Belleville, MI 48111 at 7:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2020 regarding the request for the following dimensional variance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
NATURE OF THE REQUEST A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
The Township is in receipt of an application requesting a dimensional variance to construct a 1,600 square-foot accessory struc- A. Zoning Board of Appeals – Joe LoPiccolo Reappointment – Approved
ture addition to an existing 1,792 square-foot accessory structure on a 2.8 acre parcel. Per Section 5.3(a)(4) of the Zoning B. COVID Update – Presented by Manager Mutchler
Ordinance, parcels between 1.01 acres to 3 acres are permitted a maximum aggregate gross floor area of 2,400 square feet for C. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented by Leslie Evans
accessory structures. The proposed gross floor area of the subject accessory structure is 3,392 square feet, a dimensional vari- 3. Public Hearing:
ance of 992 square feet is required. A. Set Public Hearings for the 2021 Budget on October 8, 2020 at 6 p.m. and October 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. –Approved
4. Brief Public Comments: None
SITE LOCATION 5. New Business:
A. Budget Amendment #2020-2 – Approved
The site of the requested dimensional variance is 18284 Savage Road, Belleville, MI 48111. B. Township Hall Closure – November 3, 2020 Election Day – Approved
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments 6. Unfinished Business: None
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask question, 7. Ordinances: None
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use. 8. Check Registry:
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the A. In the amount of $2,323,933.75 for the period of 8/8/20 to 9/4/20 – Approved
hearing date. 9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Robert R Nix, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy Herrmann, Christopher Roosen,
Esther Hurst Todd Mutchler
Clerk 10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
Sumpter Township 11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Posted: September 17, 2020 Respectfully submitted:
Published: The Eagle Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
September 24, 2020 ST0016 - 092420 2.5 x 3.755 Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0090 - 092420 2.5 x 4.201