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CANTON
CANTON

Historical society seeks new board members

The Canton Historical Society, from township residents seeking board members will begin a Tesen, Canton Historical Society sites. The society will provide his-
a volunteer organization dedicat- to learn more about history, meet- three-year term starting in 2023. president. “It's important to inte- torical education to members and
ed to the preservation of local ing other history buffs, or helping “The Canton Historical grate fresh ideas and perspective the public through educational,
historical information and preserve the rich past of the com- Society looks forward to welcom- to help effectively retain Canton's cultural and social programs and
resources in the township, cur- munity. The Canton Historical ing new board members to help rich past for future generations to projects.
rently has four board positions Society offers valuable opportu- safeguard Canton's historical come.” Interested individuals should
open. nities for individuals interested identity and build on all of the Canton Historical Society forward a letter of interest to bte-
Letters of interest in joining in helping keep the history of educational and preservation board members will help with sen@wowway.com. For more
the group and serving on the Canton alive, organizers said. successes that our organization the preservation of artifacts, information, visit www.cantonhis-
board are now being accepted Once appointed, these volunteer has achieved to date,” said Bill relics, documents and historic toricalsociety.org.
Halloween fun

Canton plans 2 events for kids

Canton Township is ready for The Village Arts Factory, in partnership
Halloween with several activities to help with Canton Leisure Services, will offer a
even the youngest members of the family Kids Halloween Stroll at the Village Arts
celebrate the season. Factory from 5 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
The Canton Township Trick or Treat 29 with games, music, treats, decorations,
Story Trail returns Thursday, Oct. 27 as and costumes. In addition, a sensory-
staff members from Canton Leisure friendly timeslot will take place from 5-6
Services, the Canton Public Library, and p.m. Trick or treaters will travel from stu-
Canton Public Safety distribute candy dio to studio on their stroll visiting interac-
along story trail in Heritage Park for from tive stations located throughout the ware-
4-9 p.m. Participants of all ages will enjoy house building, located at 50755 Cherry
the featured story. Pre-registration is Hill Road. This event is geared toward Participants wear their Halloween costumes during a previous Trick or Treat Story Trail
required for all children regardless of age. younger trick or treaters ages 12 and organized by the Canton Leisure Services and Canton Public Library.
Fees are $10 per child for Canton resi- under, with non-frightening seasonal
dents and $13 for non-residents. For addi- music and decorations. All participants are available online at are available at www.cantonfun.org/regis-
tional information or to register, visit are encouraged to wear costumes. Pre- www.cantonfun.org. ter. For additional information, visit
www.cantonfun.org/register. registration is required. Tickets are $5 and Tickets for these spooktacular events www.cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.
Mental health workshops are set To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net.

Sumpter Township
Canton Township Leisure Services is everyone meeting the age limit, with no Regular Board Meeting
currently offering a free series of mental residency requirement. All sessions will Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
health workshops to help take place at the Summit 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
area residents learn ” on the Park Banquet Minutes
important self-care skills. Center, located at 46000 Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:11 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
Participants in the All sessions Summit Parkway. E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, LaPorte and Morgan. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk
Burdick, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown and 9 attendees.
Family First and Social will take place at the Scheduled workshops
Services Workshops will include: Post-Traumatic 3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Agenda;
Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None.
receive information and Summit on the Park Growth: Tuesday, Nov. 1 Motion carried.
be introduced to prac- Banquet Center. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Ages 4. Public Comment/Open Floor: Two (2) Attendees spoke.
tices that support mental 16 and up); Navigating
well-being, according to the Mental Healthcare 5. Minutes:
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Warren to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2022. Roll call vote:
Laura Mortier, Canton System: Monday, Dec. 5 Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion
recreation supervisor. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Ages carried.
“Our goal with these free workshops is 16 and up); Suicide TALK: Tuesday, Jan. B. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2022. Roll call vote:
to offer resources, as well as educational 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Ages 16 and up); Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion
carried.
opportunities, so that individuals can find QPR Training for Suicide Prevention:
tools of support for themselves or ways to Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m. (Ages 16 6. Warrants:
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the warrants totaling $145,897.76. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman,
help support others,” said Mortier. and up) and Understanding and Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
“These unique opportunities are Supporting Change: Monday, Feb. 6 from 7. Parks & Recreation/Chambers Report - Rush:
designed to show and help participants 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Nice job on the improvements to the Parks & Recreation Building
learn how to nurture themselves and For additional information and to reg- • Trustee Rush discussed the planned August 27, 2022 Back to School joint event by Community Outreach & Holiday
West/Woods Home communities
develop mindful self-care plans on a vari- ister for these and other free workshops, • Food Fair & Folley, Saturday, 10am to 6pm, October 15th, 2022
ety of topics.” visit www.cantonfun.org/register or call Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to approve the Parks & Recreation / Chambers Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
These workshops are free and open to (734) 394-5460.
8. Water & Sewer Report - Warren:
• Thanks to the residents who've worked with the Treasurer's Office to reduce outstanding water
billing debt
Sumpter Township • Working with Sumpter Seniors & Veterans to assist with paying their water bills
Regular Board Meeting Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve the Water & Sewer Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 9. Treasurer's Report - Warren
Minutes • Tax Statements mailed to residents July 1st, 2022.
• Continue to work with residents on convenient, easy solutions to paying tax bills
Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 7:20 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. • Treasurer Warren discussed the progress of the Investment Committee and on how to maximize returns and fiscally
responsible handling of the resident's business
Roll call: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren, Trustees: LaPorte, Oddy and Rush. Trustee Rush and Clerk Hurst Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the Treasurer's Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst,
excused. Also showing present: Township Manager Burdick, Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Armatis, Public Safety Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
Director/Police Chief Luke, Fire Chief Brown, DPW Director Danci and 9 attendees.
10.Planning & Zoning Report - Oddy
3. Agenda: Motion by Bowman, supported by Oddy to approve the Agenda with the following amendments: Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to receive & file the Planning & Zoning Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman,
Amend: Change warrant amount to $289,320.75. Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
Amend: Item G to delete partial sentence beginning with Pursuant
Amend: Table Item I. 11.Seniors Report - Hurst
Roll Call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. • Wayne County Senior services Nutrition program serves hot lunch
on Mondays and Tuesdays, lunch is served at 11:15am. Please call 734-461-1186 or 734-461- 9373 to RSVP for lunch.
4. Public Comment/Open Floor: Three (3) attendees spoke. • Come ride with us to a Detroit Tiger game at the end of August. For details, please call the Senior Center @ (734) 461-
9373
5. Minutes: Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to approve/accept the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2022; • The Commodities Program distribution is on the third Thursday, from 9:00am to 11:00am Available to anyone
ZBA Meeting minutes of March 30, 2022; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2022 and Parks and Recreation participating in WIC, SNAP, FDPIR, CSFP, or a child receives free/reduced lunch meals at school.
Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. • Check out the little house in the front of community center. Plenty of books, puzzles and plenty of food to share.
Motion by Rush, supported by Bowman to approve the Senior Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst,
6. Warrants: Motion by LaPorte, supported by Morgan to approve warrants totaling $289,320.75. Roll call vote: Yes: All in Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
12.Board Response:
7,8,9,10,11,12. Motion by Oddy, supported by Bowman to receive and file all reports. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. • Trustee LaPorte suggested that the past few meetings went somewhat astray of properly addresses resident needs. He
Motion carried. reminds that the Board and Township Employees are here for the people's business. An excellent example is the
improvements and professional management of the Township Treasurer's Office and his staff.
13.Board Response: Trustee Morgan questioned sign ordinance. Chief Luke responded. • Trustee Oddy wanted to ensure that effort was made towards following up on the items and information that Mr. Haidous
requested which would support infrastructure improvements and ARPA funds utilization.
14.New Business: • Trustee Oddy formally requests truth in reporting! Trustee Rush agreed.
A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Morgan to approve the resignation of firefighter Laura Bratby, effective November 24, 13.New Business:
2019. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. A. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to accept, with regrets, the resignation of probationary firefighter
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve Jeffery Benedict final payout of $1,516.02. Roll call vote: Yes: All in Ronald Jeffries effective July 7, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees:
favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Rush, Oddy and LaPorte Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Township Manager the curtesy of submitting agenda items
directly to the board table for consideration, effective immediately. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Warren, Oddy, Laporte. B. Motion by Warren, supported by Rush to appointing Scott Holtz as the Officer Delegate to represent Sumpter Township
Nay: Morgan. Motion carried. at the 2022 MERS Annual Business Meeting. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren;
D. Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to begin posting Quarterly financial summaries to the township web site on the Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
agenda & minute page, effective 3rd quarter, October 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried.
E. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to dedicate the workshop scheduled on October 11, 2022 to the first stage of the C. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the compensation of Karen Armatis as Deputy Clerk to be paid $26.41
Sumpter Township strategic planning initiative. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. per hour, effective August 3, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees:
F. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to appoint Treasurer Vincent Warren as the Board Development Project Liaison, Rush, Oddy and LaPorte Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried.
working with the Township Manager, for the Sumpter Township Fairgrounds and initial study of Banotai Park
Reclamation and Improvements projects, Morgan motion for amendment of end date of November 20, 2022, Not D. Motion by Rush, supported by Warren to approve to accept second highest bid and proposal of Mr. Roberto Sanchez for
supported. Roll call vote on original motion: Yes: Bowman, Oddy, Warren, LaPorte. Nay: Morgan. Motion carried. the property identified as Parcel # 82 81 108 99 0006 001 Martinsville Rd for the reconfirmed bid of $55,000.00. The
G. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to immediately recognize the current Parks & Recreation Commission as the original highest bidder withdrew from purchase consideration. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst,
Sumpter Township Parks and Recreation Committee. Roll call vote: Yes: All in favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy and LaPorte Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried
H. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to accept purchase offer of $92,000.00 from
M. Gutierrez-Vasquez, for the property identified as Wear Rd., parcel #81-080-99- 0016-000, 9.75 acr4es, with a planned E. Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve for the newsletter committee to begin the process of gathering articles
closing date of 10/31/2022 with addendum by attorney. Roll call vote: Yes: Bowman, Warren, Oddy, LaPorte. Nay: from all departments of Sumpter Township for the purpose of publishing the Fall/Winter 2022 Sumpter Township
Morgan. Motion carried. Newsletter to be published near the end of August, 2022. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer
I. Tabled. Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
J. Motion by Morgan, supported by LaPorte to post a "Posting of Interest" for exploration of Hybrid Role Assignments,
posting effective September 14th h=thru the 28th, 2022 and to advise AFSCME of the activity. Roll call vote: Yes: All in 14.Announcements:
favor. Nay: None. Motion carried. • Election Workers are always needed and this year is no exception Please see the Clerk's Office
for further information.
15.Announcements: Pleasure seeing former Clerk Joan Oddy at the meeting. • The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
• Township-wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28, 2022.
16.Motion by LaPorte, supported by Warren to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried.
15.Adjournment; Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to adjourn at 6:50 pm. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by:
Deputy Clerk K. Armatis Minutes prepared by;
Sumpter Township Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
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