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NORTHVILLE

City manager retires after 29 years in township

After serving Northville ” Wilhelm joined the Charter
Township for more than 29 Snider has been a mentor to many, Township of Northville in July of
years, Township Manager Chip 1993 and has a solid background
Snider officially announced his and his influence has made an in administration, organization-
retirement last week during the indelible impact on generations of professionals al development and human
regular meeting of the board of resource management.
trustees. at Northville Township, officials said. Wilhelm's diverse knowledge
As township manager, Snider of the township including the
worked diligently to redefine the variety of assignments through-
concept of servant leadership. bers of the Northville Township his leadership and service. On out her career, including serving
Snider's myriad contributions Board of Trustees, Snider pre- behalf of the board and staff, we as Assistant Township Manager
to the township include organi- pared a succession plan to thank Chip and wish him well since 2016, will give her the
zationally restructuring both the ensure a smooth transition into on his retirement,” said unique perspective to guide
Northville Township Police and his retirement. Township Supervisor, Bob Nix II Northville Township through
Fire departments to a nominally “We sincerely regret losing in a prepared statement. change, a board spokesperson
consolidated Public Safety Chip Snider as our township Snider has been a mentor to said.
Department. manager. He has served the many, and his influence has “The board of trustees looks
Snider said his greatest honor township for almost 30 years and made an indelible impact on forward to the experience and
during his career with the town- has left a legacy of servant lead- generations of professionals at knowledge Manager Wilhelm Chip Snider
ship was to recruit and serve the ership, loyalty, excellence, Northville Township, officials will bring as a capstone to her
remarkably talented men and uncompromising ethical stan- said during his official career at Northville Township Todd Mutchler, current direc-
women whom he credits as the dards and created a desirable announcement. and to the administrative func- tor of public safety, will serve as
“finest team working for the community. No one will be able Debra Wilhelm was named as tions for the township. She will township manager following
Charter Township of to fill his shoes. Words are com- Interim Township Manager be retiring in December of 2019 Wilhelm's retirement, according
Northville.” pletely inadequate to express effective Oct.18, the date of after 26 years with the town- to a prepared release from the
With the support of the mem- the gratitude of the township for Snider's retirement. ship,” a spokesman said. township.

Ballots Daniels; in District Five, Kim Howard and Marques Thomey. for a bond proposal of $35,490,000 for a
Kelli Lindsey and in District Six, Connie
Voters will be asked to approve a 10-
new early childhood center and the
Rose Mitchell and Dennard Shaw. year $12,280,000 bond question to be used remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing
FROM PAGE 1 Voters will also have five candidates on for the acquiring and constructing of and equipping of existing school build-
the ballot for six seats on the Inkster street improvements throughout the city ings. Details of the bond question are list-
exclusive of any refunding, is 30 years. Public Library Board of Directors, consisting of paving, repaving, resurfacing, ed under the City of Belleville heading.
Michael Wells, Ruth E. Williams, reconstructing and improving streets. If
CANTON TOWNSHIP: Stephanie Abernathy-Lane, Dosye A. approved, the estimated millage to be CITY OF WAYNE:
Canton Township voters in the Van Thompson and DeAndra Chystal-Rikay levied is 1.2721 mills or $1.27 per $1,000 of There is no election scheduled
Buren School District, will also be asked Watley. taxable property value.
to approve the Van Buren school district CITY OF WESTLAND:
proposal listed previously. CITY OF NORTHVILLE: TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH: In the City of Westland, incumbent City
Precinct 20, 33 and 40 will vote at City of Northville voters will select There is no election scheduled in Clerk Richard LeBlanc is unopposed.
Summit on the Park - 46000 Summit either Ken Roth or Brian Turnbull to Plymouth Township. Seven candidates are seeking four
Parkway, Canton. Precinct 33 has been serve a 2-year term as mayor during the available terms on the Westland City
moved to the Summit on the Park for this election Nov. 5. CITY OF ROMULUS: Council including Michael E. Delph;
election only. Electors will also choose two city coun- There is no election scheduled. Timothy Gilbert, incumbent James
cil members to serve 4-year terms from Godbout, Debra Kehrer, incumbent
CITY OF INKSTER: three candidates including Joseph Patrick VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP: Michael Londeau, Mike McDermott and
In Inkster, electors will be asked to vote Corriveau, Barbara A. Moroski-Browne The Van Buren Public Schools is asking Andrea Rutkowski.
for one of two candidates for mayor, and Marilyn Price.
incumbent Byron H. Nolen or challenger CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
Patrick Wimberly. TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE: NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS
Voters will be asked to choose one city There is no election scheduled in HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT HOURS
council member in each district. Northville Township. The Charter Township of Northville is hereby giving notice that Halloween "Trick or Treat Hours" will be held
Candidates in District One are Aaron Sims on
and George V. Williams; in District Two, CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Charmaine Kennedy and LaGina The City of Plymouth has four candi- Thursday, OCTOBER 31, 2019
Washington; in District Three, Christha dates seeking four available terms on the BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M.
Bond and Sandra K. Watley; in District city council, including Suzi Deal, Kelly
Four, Steven Chrisholm and Rebecca J. O'Donnell, Anthony Sebastian and Marjorie Banner, Clerk
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019 for the following: November 20, 2019 - 7:00 PM
DEMOLITION SERVICES The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the
Northville Township Municipal Office Building, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI. The ZBA will
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 bids must be submitted in a sealed consider variance requests to Section 145.7 of the Sign Ordinance for the Haggerty-Five Gateway Center at
envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid open- 15474 Haggerty Rd.:
ing. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. • A 90 sq.ft. ground sign where 48 sq. ft. is permitted on Haggerty Rd.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK • A90 sq.ft. ground sign where 48 sq. ft. is permitted on 5 Mile Rd.
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Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile
Road, Northville, MI 48168. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Paul Slatin, Chair
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Publish: October 24, 2019 NT0023 - 102419 2.5 x 2.697
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019 for the following:
GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
SYNOPSIS
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 REGULAR MEETING
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on BOARD OF TRUSTEES
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
DATE: Thursday, October 17, 2019
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
1. Agendas:
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township A. Regular Amended Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, 2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
or activities.
A. Landfill Working Committee Report - No Report
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- 3. Public Hearing:
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of A. 2020 Proposed Budget Public Hearing - Opened and Conducted
the ADA. • Director Neumaier presented the proposed budget to the audience.
• One resident had a comment or question regarding the budget.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services 4. Brief Public Comments: 12 members of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees.
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township 5. New Business:
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other A. 2019 Millage Rates - Approved
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
B. 2020 Budget - Approved
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies C. Public Services - Rezoning Request 40724 Seven Mile Rd. - Postponed
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- D. Conference of Western Wayne Annual Dues - Approved
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets E. Michigan Strategy Group of Michigan Retainer Agreement - Approved
are generally prohibited. F. Sewage Disposal Termination Agreement - Approved
G. Sharing Agreement - Approved
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- H. First Amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement - Approved
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human I. Organizational Transition - Approved
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon 6. Unfinished Business: None
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
7. Ordinances: None
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its 8. Check Registry:
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. A. In the amount of $ 2,639,660.03 for the period of September 7, 2019 to October 4, 2019. - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities A. Robert R. Nix II, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy Herrmann,
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Christopher Roosen, Debbie Wilhelm
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. 10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
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- A draft of the minutes will be available on October 29, 2019.
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Publish: 10/24/19 CN1961 - 102419 2.5 x 4.72 Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0024 - 102419 2.5 x 6.074