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Council OK’s use permit at NorthPoint project

Romulus Councilwoman Economic Development real property to the city in addi-
Virginia Williams cast the lone Manager John Sweeney told the ” tion to a projected $38 million for
no vote on a rezoning request council that the developers were This is not a perfect project, the school district. NorthPoint is
from NorthPoint Development excited that the contract with also “making a “substantial
during the Oct. 25 meeting. Royal Point had been finalized but it's something. investment in the city infrastruc-
NorthPoint, presently in the and the facility would offer 24- I think it's the beginning ture,” he said.
development stage of the 171- hour services. He explained that Councilman William
acre, multi-million-dollar the car wash and fueling station of something taking place there. Wadsworth asked if the car wash
Romulus Trade Center along the were included in the original at Royal Farms was limited to
south side of Smith Road, the plans for the development also passenger vehicles and was not
east side of Vining Road and approved by members of both were not a personal attack on residents noting that North Point for commercial trucks and
north of Wick Road in the city, the city council and the planning Royal Farms but an expression claims the development will gen- Councilwoman Kathy Abdo
requested the special land use commission. of her concern for the best use of erate $38 million for the asked Sweeney for assurance
approval to allow a fueling sta- Williams, however, objected to the site. “Competition is good for Romulus School District during that there was to be no overnight
tion and convenience store, the plan and the proposed Royal everyone but less than a mile the next 20 years but that there parking for trucks at the Royal
restaurant and car wash at the Farms. away there is a Speedway. This was no estimate of any benefit for Farms location. Sweeney
northeast corner of Wick and “It's not a restaurant. will be in competition with the city. explained that the car wash was
Vining roads. Regardless of what the council Speedway and make their prices Sweeney responded that the limited to passenger vehicles and
Members of the Romulus approves, it's not what the public go up,” she said. obvious answer would be the tax that overnight parking was pro-
Planning Commission approved wants,” she said. “What I'm look- “I don't agree with this. The revenue from the development hibited.
the request at an earlier meeting ing for is a restaurant where you city should have stayed at the and the jobs the project would Wadsworth said that he felt,
and recommended approval of can go, sit down and eat. You're bargaining table a little longer bring to the city. In negotiations “This is not a perfect project, but
the Royal Farms convenience excited, the council is excited. I'm and got something the residents with city officials, NorthPoint it's something. I think it's the
store and fueling station. During not,” she stated emphatically. really wanted,” she said. predicted 1,180 jobs, another 629 beginning of something taking
the Oct. 25 meeting, NorthPoint Williams said her comments Williams asked how this will help construction jobs, $55 million in place there.”

Trucking company leases township hall parking spots

Members of the Sumpter benefit other than financial for expressed concern that “when
Township Board of Trustees the township as Davey is a sub- ” the trucks are in our lot is there
unanimously approved a new contractor with DTE and having According to officials, the new a liability for the township when
contract with Davey Trucking the trucks in the township “is month-to-month contract will require parked?” Oddy responded that
for parking in the lot adjacent to going to help facilitate repair or the company was responsible
Township Hall. maintenance of our infrastruc- the company to pay $1,500 each month. for insurance on their vehicles.
According to officials, the ture.” In addition, he said, the town-
new month-to-month contract Rush said he felt this could be ship already had a general lia-
will require the company to pay a major “positive” for the town- the parking at no cost. He was Administrator Michelle Cole bility insurance policy.
$1,500 each month to park up to ship. concerned with some provisions explained that the concerns had Trustees unanimously
six trucks in the township lot. Trustee Matt Oddy agreed of the contract regarding the been addressed in contract revi- approved the new parking fee
Trustee Tim Rush noted that noting that the trucks had been number of trucks allowed on the sions earlier that day. during the Oct. 26 Zoom meet-
the arrangement might have a on township property and using property but Township Trustee Peggy Morgan ing.
Applications for Goodfellows holiday help now available

Applications for assistance from 46425 Tyler Road in Van Buren Township residents only. Sumpter from the internet and then applications will not be accepted.
the 2021 Belleville / Van Buren Township. Township has a separate returned to the police department Applications for assistance will
Township Goodfellows Christmas Printable forms are also avail- Goodfellows program. front desk. close at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.
Food and Toy Distribution able online on the Van Buren Forms can be completed and Applicants must provide proof For more information or ques-
Program are now available. Township website at www.vanbu- immediately submitted at the of residency such as a driver's tions about the Goodfellows pro-
Application forms are available ren-mi.org . police department or filled out off license, state ID or current utility gram, contact Pam Fleming at (734)
24/7 at the Van Buren Township The program is open to City of site and returned. Application bill showing name and address. 260-4150 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Police Department front desk at Belleville and Van Buren forms can also be downloaded Call-in, mail-in or e-mailed weekdays.
Sumpter police sergeant completes command school

Sumpter Township Police ment training including those
Sgt. Joseph Balowski recently ” hosted by the Federal
graduated from the prestigious Balowski is an 11-year law Emergency Management
Eastern Michigan University enforcement veteran who joined Agency and Federal Law
School of Police Staff and Enforcement Training Center.
Command Leadership the Sumpter department in 2013. Balowski said he values his
Program. faith and his family, all of whom
The intensive program con- are supportive of his law
sists of 350 hours of classroom in 2013 and he was promoted to team. enforcement career. He and his
instruction that requires out-of- road patrol shift sergeant in Balowski graduated from wife, Jessica are the parents of
class study, preparation of 2019. In addition to his respon- Schoolcraft College in 2009 one daughter, Ruth.
papers, projects, and examina- sibilities as a sergeant, he is a where he earned his associate Balowski is the eighth mem-
tions. Field Training Officer, taser degree in criminal justice and ber of the Sumpter Township
Balowski is an 11-year law instructor, firearms instructor has continued his training and department, joining six other
enforcement veteran who and member of the Western education by attending a multi- active members, to complete
Sgt. Joseph Balowski joined the Sumpter department Wayne Mobile Field Force tude of specialized law enforce- the advanced program.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the adoption
of the 2022 Budget on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the first floor Board Meeting Room at the Township
Administration Building located at 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188. A copy of the 2022 Budget will be avail-
able for public inspection at the Township's Clerk's office.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they
may have regarding this request. The meeting can also be accessed virtually via a Zoom link, which will be posted on the Canton
Township Website at www.canton-mi.org. Written comments may also be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office at 1150 South
Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date.
Michael A. Siegrist,
Canton Clerk
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
FAIRGROUNDS DEMOLITION, DEBRIS & GRADING of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
The Township of Sumpter, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, is seeking sealed bids for DEMOLITION of specific
structures, removal of debris and site grading. Photos of structures are available for review. Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
Specific structures; the ADA.
FAIRGROUND BLEACHERS
FAIRGROUND OBSERVATION TOWER Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
FAIRGROUND FENCE leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
DECK SURROUND / PLATFORM only AT FIXED RESTROOM FACILITIES of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Bids must include the following:
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
• Commercial Vehicle Insurance for all vehicles used. and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
• List of equipment to be used to complete the project. ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
• Employer Federal Tax I.D. are generally prohibited.
• Copy of Business License
• List of all drivers and their drivers' license numbers. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
• General Liability Insurance naming Sumpter Township as an additional insured. To be provided also from each contrac- ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
tor, if subcontractors are used. Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
• Workers' compensation certificate if employees are used to provide service. as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
• Specify when you can begin and fully complete this demolition project.
• Bid documents available from the Clerk's Office at the Township address above or online from the Township Website at; The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
www.sumptertwp.org/DEPARTMENTS/CLERK'S OFFICE
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
• Sealed bids to be submitted to Township Clerk's Office by November 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Bids to be opened November should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
19, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Esther Hurst, Clerk The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
(734) 461-6201 als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Posted: November 4, 2021
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