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Area firefighters unite in training exercises

Shipping containers became hazardous the homes have basements, averaging
basement fires and Barbie's dollhouses about 1,700 square feet, Hughes noted,
helped demonstrate several new safety stressing the importance of assessing a
techniques during a multi-state fire train- basement fire as safely and quickly as pos-
ing exercise at Schoolcraft College in sible.
Livonia last week. Marcotte said that in the case of any
The training exercise, organized by fire, speed is essential in escape.
Northville Township Fire Department “People should have a plan to get out of
Training Coordinator Jesse Marcotte was the home or building,” he said. “That is a
funded by a federal grant program that key factor in surviving.” He said that
allows firefighters to practice scenarios while the escape time from a burning
they could encounter in the field. home or building used to be estimated at
“Mistakes provide a good learning 17 minutes, with the current design and
opportunity but we want those mistakes to home construction materials, the time has
be made on the training ground, not in been reduced to only 3 minutes for an
real life,” Marcotte, a nationally-known average individual.
fire training expert, said. He explained “Home furnishings are made mostly
that since January there have 86 fires out of synthetic materials now - not organ-
which took lives in Michigan and of those, ic materials like wood and wool like they
Marcotte said, only 45 percent had work- were back in the day - so fires get a lot hot-
ing smoke detectors in the homes. ter, a lot faster now, which makes this kind
He stressed that while firefighters were of training so important,” Hughes
continually training for various scenarios explained. He added that the new open
and dangers, the public could be a key ele- concept in home design is more danger-
ment in home fire safety by simply making ous, too, as there are fewer walls or doors
sure that smoke detectors are working. to slow the flames.
While basements are some of, if not the The doll houses helped demonstrate
most dangerous blazes firefighters battle, the impact of air flow through walls and
homeowners could lessen that threat to doors in separate home designs and con-
their own lives and those of firefighters, by structions, providing firefighters with a
ensuring there is an escape from the base- better understanding of how to control a
ment should a fire occur. In a basement blaze.
fire, floors can collapse unexpectedly, and Firefighters from 24 departments in
materials burn hotter explained Michigan and Indiana attended the train- pates in training sessions throughout the He noted that even the most experi-
Northville Township Fire Marshal Tom ing exercises last week, some of whom country, said he was overwhelmed by the enced firefighters in attendance “remain
Hughes. with more than 20 years' experience in level of passion longtime firefighters pos- open-minded about learning new tactics
In Northville Township 97 percent of fire departments. Marcotte, who partici- sess for wanting to learn new tactics. and embracing new ways of doing things.”
School district hires new communications specialist

Katie Rork has been named as the Rork (formerly Boomgaard) as a news come Katie Rork to our team and look and extracurricular activities this presti-
new district communications specialist reporter and anchor for 9 & 10 news, forward to seeing our world of possibili- gious district has to offer. I am honored to
for the Northville Public Schools. “Northern Michigan's News Leader,” dis- ties come to life through our communica- join Northville Public Schools.”
Rork's hiring was unanimously trict officials noted. tions.” Rork earned her undergraduate
approved by the members of the “Katie brings extensive experience in “I am excited to share Northville degree at Madonna University where she
Northville Board of Education during the media and broadcasting, along with a Public Schools' mission, goals, and studied broadcast and cinema arts and
Oct. 12 meeting. Rork succeeds Sarah fresh perspective to our NPS team,” said achievements in a new and engaging way pitched for the women's softball team.
Jacobs who left the district in 2019. Northville Superintendent of Schools by incorporating my love for digital She lives in South Lyon with her husband
Rork has several years of experience Mary Kay Gallagher. “Our school com- media,” said Rork. “I can't wait to learn of 8 years, Jeff, and two children
in multimedia and digital content cre- munity has so many wonderful things about the many instructional programs Charlotte, 6 and Silas, 3.
ation including 10 years of television happening with and on behalf of the stu-
broadcasting. Those who frequently trav- dents, families, and staff of Northville
el to Northern Michigan may remember Public Schools. We are thrilled to wel-

NOTICE - NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
DIGITAL VOICE LOGGER SYSTEM UPGRADE
Northville Township will receive sealed proposals for a Digital Voice Logging System upgrade with additional Integrated
QA according to the specifications of Northville Township. A copy of the requirements and specifications may be obtained from
the Northville Townships Clerk's Department or on the Northville Township website: www.twp.northville.mi.us\Projects.
Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. prevailing Eastern Time, Monday, November 8th, 2021, at which time
proposals will be opened and read. Proposals shall be addressed as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
CLERK'S OFFICE
44405 Six Mile Rd.
Northville, MI 48168-9670
Last Date for Questions will be Friday, November 5, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
All proposals must be signed by a legally authorized agent of the bidding firm. ENVELOPES MUST BE PLAINLY
MARKED
“DIGITAL VOICE LOGGER SYSTEM UPGRADE”
AND MUST BEAR THE NAME OF THE PROPOSER.
The Township reserves the right to accept any or all alternative proposals and award the contract to other than the lowest bid-
der, to waive any irregularities or informalities or both; to reject any or all proposals; and in general to make the award of the
contract in any manner deemed by the Township, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the Northville Township.
Shaun Nicoloff,
Information Technology Director
Charter Township of Northville
snicoloff@twp.northville.mi.us
Notice dated: October 28th, 2021 NT0155 - 102821 2.5 x 4.268

SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: Thursday, October 21, 2021
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 Scott Frush, Trustee
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
A. Vivian Zhong - Miss Michigan Resolution - Presented and Approved
B. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented
3. Public Hearing:
A. 2022 Budget Public Hearing - Opened and Conducted
4. Brief Public Comments: Four members of the audience had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees.
5. New Business:
A. Finance - 2021 Millage Rates - Approved
B. Finance - 2022 Budget - Approved with Amendments
C. Cantoro PUD Amendment #1 -Planning Commission Reconsideration
D. Public Services - Mill Ridge PUD Amendment #5 - Removed
E. Fleis & Vandenbrink Proposal - Approved
F. Fire Department Parking Lot Replacement - Approved
G. Temporary Sign Request - Scouting For Food - Approved
H. MGCP Pathway Project Bid Approved with Amendments
I. Community Room Renaming - Approved
J. CWW Annual Dues - Approved
K. Tenneco EFT Rescission - Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $ 3,362,523.53 for the period of September 4, 2021 to October 1, 2021. - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen
and Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on October 29, 2021.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0156 - 102821 2.5 x 5.536