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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Planning commission approves Downs plan

The final site plan for the documents verifying compliance review against zoning ordinance must be evaluation by the Development Authority (DDA)
development of the Northville with requirements before build- requirements and other applica- Northville police chief. Utilities and city attorneys kept this proj-
Downs property was approved ing permits are issued. The ble codes. The city engineer will and stormwater management ect moving. It was a major effort
by a 7 to 1 vote of the members of developer is also required to review the plans to ensure the will be reviewed by both the that will yield positive results for
the planning commission last update architectural plans for development is compliant with DPW director and the city engi- the city in the future. This is the
week. The commissioners different color roof shingles and Americans with Disabilities leg- neer. launching point for the next
included some conditions on the different garage door styles in islation. “The Planning Commission, phase, which is construction.”
approval issued to developer rowhouses and single-family Commissioners approved a city planner and developer did a Planning Commission Chair
Hunter Pasteur. attached buildings within the slight reduction in some garage lot of hard work to get to this Donna Tinberg told the develop-
Planning Commissioner Jeff Historic District boundary, as parking spaces, as requested by point,” said City Manager George er, “Mr. Herkowitz and team - we
Gaines cast the lone no vote on represented to and approved by the developer. Lahanas. “There was also thank you for your patience
the plan. the Historic District Commission. The developer will be tremendous input from the com- these last many years as we
Among the conditions was a Details of 40 Electric Vehicle required to work with city offi- munity and city task forces. worked our way through our
requirement that any changes in parking stations at the proposed cials to fund the construction of a Oversight and actions by city review of this legacy project,
the final Planned Urban apartment building and 10 sta- temporary farmers market loca- council, the Historic District which is going to change the face
Development (PUD) be approved tions at the condominium build- tion and must defer evaluation of Commission, the Downs Project of Northville. We wish you well
by the Historic District ings must be included in the the gateway design to the city Advisory Committee (DPAC), the in the next steps and look for-
Commission. The commission plans along with architectural manager and lighting levels Brownfield Redevelopment ward to seeing the project take
members also stipulated that construction documents for along interior residential streets Authority, the Downtown form.”
Township honored as a Top Workplace for 2023

Northville Township employees and officials celebrated the recent designation as a 2023 Top Workplace last week. Northville is the first municipality to win the award.
Northville Township has made history. Northville Township is special and our "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces
It has been awarded a Top Workplaces employees feel it." badge of honor for companies, especially do this, and it pays dividends."
2023 honor by the Detroit Free Press. When asked to describe the culture in because it comes authentically from their "It's exciting to make history by being
Northville Township is the first munici- Northville Township, employees reported: employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage the first municipality in Michigan to win
pality in Michigan to win this award in the professional, transparent, progressive, wel- CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In this honor," added Abbo. "We are happy to
15-year history of the Top Workplaces pro- coming, collaborative, honest, positive, today's market, leaders must ensure they're be the employer of choice by so many great
gram, which recognizes outstanding flexible and supportive. allowing employees to have a voice and be individuals who work so well as a team."
employers. Additional questions revealed 85 per-
The honor is based on employee feed- cent of staff believes Northville Township SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
back through a confidential survey that operates by strong values. Similarly, 85
measures 15 culture drivers that are criti- percent responded that the township is The Township of Sumpter, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, is seeking sealed bids for snow removal of sidewalks,
driveways, and handicap ramps using Wayne County grant monies.
cal to the success of an organization. They also going in the right direction. When
include alignment, execution and connec- asked if they would highly recommend Bids must include the following:
1) Commercial Vehicle insurance for all vehicles used.
tion. working at Northville Township to others, 2) List of equipment used to provide snow removal.
"On behalf of the board of trustees, I am 83 percent said yes. 3) Employer Federal Tax I.D.
4) Copy of Business License
really proud of this," said Northville Of the 156 surveys sent, 130 staff mem- 5) List of all drivers and their driver's license numbers.
Township Supervisor Mark J. Abbo. "Being bers responded. This 83.3 percent 6) Liability insurance naming Sumpter Township as an additional insured. This will also be required to be provided
from each contractor if subcontractors are used to provide snow removal.
the first local government in Michigan to response rate is 20 percent higher than the 7) Workers compensation certificate if employees are used to provide service.
achieve this status speaks volumes about response rate by other local governments 8) Payment to be supplied from Wayne County Grant Funds. County Regulations to be complied with.
9) Sealed bids to be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office by December 11, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Bids will be opened
our culture. Part of our mission is to who tried for the designation. on December 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm.
enhance the quality of life for those who The survey was administered by The Township of Sumpter is an equal-opportunity employer.
live in, work in and enjoy our community. Energage, LLC., an employee engagement
This applies to our exceptional staff, too. technology company. Publish November 30, 2023 ST0166 - 11 30 23 2.5 x 2.473

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS CITY OF ROMULUS
ALLEY VACATION ALLEY VACATION

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Romulus has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Romulus has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held
in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 on in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 on
Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of taking testimony on the proposed vacation of the Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of taking testimony on the proposed vacation of the
following alley: following alley:
The east-west alley, south of Ecorse Rd. between Craig Ave. and Elmview Ave. (Detroit Industrial Center The entire north-south alley, west of Loraine Ave, and south of Lorman Ave. to terminus (Osberg Airport
Subdivision) in the NW 1/4 Section 8: Estates Subdivision) in the SW 1/4 Section 13:

THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2)
(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by writ- Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's office by writ-
ing or calling City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174; 734-942-7540. ing or calling City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174; 734-942-7540.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the City Clerk. A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, CMC, Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, CMC, Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan City of Romulus, Michigan
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