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Vol. 22.42 Thursday, October 20, 2016 School Board names Brian Roberson new assistant BHS principal By Rosemary K. Otzman University in Ann Arbor. Independent Editor Principal Buhro said she heard good At Monday’s special meeting of the Van things about him years ago when he got his Buren Public Schools Board of Education, leadership degree. She said now the district Brian Roberson was named the new assistant will get to know what a wonderful guy he principal at Belleville High School. is. The post was vacated recently when Stacy Trustee Sherry Frazier said she was Buhro was promoted to BHS principal, a impressed that he had been a male spot vacated by Abdul Kindergarten, first- and second-grade school Madyun who became teacher. “That was brave, real brave,” she Human Resources said, noting children in those grades don’t Director for the district. sit down very long. It was Madyun who In other business at Monday’s meeting, recommended Roberson the board: for the position. • Welcomed new board member Alice Madyun said there were Crawford, who had been sworn in before 180 candidates who the meeting. She was named by the board to applied for the assistant fill the vacancy created when Martha Toth Roberson principal’s position, resigned to move out of with eight of them working for the school state. Crawford will be district. He said there were three rounds of on the board until the Independent photo by Rosemary K. Otzman intensive interviews until the decision was end of December; and New Keystone Academy board member Darren Hickonbottom was sworn into office by made to recommend Roberson. • Approved a contract board secretary Connie Shull at the Oct. 13 regular board meeting. Hickonbottom lives The board unanimously approved a one- for $26,300 out of the in Ypsilanti Township and has been a basketball coach for boys and girls at Keystone year contract at a salary of $92,652. sinking fund to Peter for four years. Because it was considered a conflict of interest for him to get paid by Roberson has 15 years of experience Basso Associates (PBA) Keystone while being a Keystone board member, he agreed give up his pay for coaching working for the Detroit Public Schools of Troy for designing to become a board member. and taught for a few years in Texas before mechanical engineering moving to Michigan. He served as a District Crawford controls for Tyler and Curriculum and Instruction Committee Savage Schools. PBA’s bid was the highest Keystone swears in board member member for the Detroit Public Schools, of three, but it was recommended by Director Lead Educator, Building Designee, Athletic of Plant Operations James Williams. The By Rosemary K. Otzman Members are president Vesta Losen, Coordinator, and Behavior Modification systems in place currently are not energy Independent Editor treasurer Carol Manley, secretary Connie Specialist within a school setting. efficient, Williams said. The current system Darren Hickonbottom, who has been Shull, Susan Meland, and Hickonbottom. Roberson lives in Van Buren Township is in significant need of upgrading which ties a basketball coach for boys and girls at Also at the Oct. 11 meeting the board: and two of his children have graduated in both mechanical and control components, Keystone Charter Academy for four years, • Talked about constant changes in testing from Belleville High School. One child is a Williams said. He said the last time these was sworn in as a new board member at the by the state. “It would be nice to have some student at Owen Intermediate School. issues were addressed in these two schools regular Oct. 13 meeting of the board. consistency,” said Keystone Principal “We believe that he will complete our BHS was in 1985. This contract is for designing Hickonbottom lives in Ypsilanti Township Keturah Godfrey; team,” Madyun said in his recommendation the controls and mechanicals for the project. and his daughter Autumn, her husband • Heard Godfrey report that there are 779 of Roberson. “Students will find him to be He said he plans to have the bid documents William Meadows, and their daughter students enrolled at Keystone from Young very approachable.” go out Dec. 15 and have them back to the London were present for the swearing in. 5’s to eighth grade and the school is full. Roberson earned his bachelor of arts board in January, with construction to start There was some delay in getting She also said Kelly Todd has filled the degree in Elementary Education in 1996 in the spring. The two other bids for design Hickonbottom approved for the board by open music position and now there are no from South University in Baton Rouge, LA, were SES of Berkley, $19,800 and Sellinger National Heritage Academies, which owns open teaching positions; and his master of science in Educational of Livonia, $22,000. the school, and Bay Mills Community • Approved the Accelerated Reader Leadership in 2010 from Concordia College, which chartered the school, Online Program; and because Hickonbottom was paid a stipend • Discussed what to give the teachers for
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James Chapman Linda Combs Sherry Frazier Kevin Martin Reggie Miller Paul White Democrat candidates winning the August primary for four trustee posts are: Sherry revise township expenditures, and for Independent before Frazier, Kevin Martin, incumbent Reggie more accountability and responsibility to the August primary. Miller, and Paul White. the electorate. They are: They are being challenged by James Once elected his goal is to preserve and Sherry Frazier Chapman, on the Nov. 8 ballot as a restore the Riggs Farmhouse, reorganize Sherry Frazier, 67, candidate with no party affiliation, and public safety by removing ordinance of 41167 South I-94 former township Supervisor Linda Combs, enforcement from police and removing Service Drive, has not on the ballot, but running a write-in the blended rate, and improve historical lived in the township campaign. funding. for 35 years. She James Chapman Linda Combs retired from the James Chapman, 56, 43364 East Huron Linda Combs, 68, of 47216 Ayres Street, Plymouth-Canton Kevin McNamara Leon Wright Sharry Budd River Drive, has lived in the township for 49 is running as a write-in candidate for School District and years. He is single and never been married. trustee. She currently is VBT supervisor. has been a licensed Realtor for more than past 16 years. She moved to Belleville in He works as a services contractor. Combs is a widow, with two children, 30 years. Frazier was elected to the Van 1996. Miller is the only incumbent Trustee Chapman attended classes at Eastern Myra and Cindy. She has lived in VBT for Buren Public Schools Board of Education seeking reelection. Michigan University and Jackson 26 years and has an associate’s degree from four times and served 1984-88, 1988-92, Paul W. White Community College, but has no degree. Henry Ford Community College. 2010-14, and 2014-present. Paul W. White of 17329 Haggerty Road He ran unsuccessfully for Sumpter Combs’ hobbies are gardening, crafts, Kevin D. Martin has lived in the township for more than 50 Township Trustee in 2004 and for 23rd and reading. Kevin D. Martin, 60, of 9405 Madison years. White was elected VBT supervisor District State Representative in 2006 and She said she is running for office “to Drive, has lived in the township for 20 and served 2008-12. He was unsuccessful 2008. continue to serve my community. I intended years. He is married to attorney Lisa Martin. in a bid for re-election. Chapman is a member of the Michigan to run in the primary, but family matters Martin is a HVAC-R Skilled Trades worker Running unopposed Barn Preservation Network, Society for prevented me from doing so. That’s why at General Motors, Romulus Engine Plant. Running unopposed for supervisor is Preservation of Old Mills, and Belleville I’m running as a write-in candidate.” This is his first bid for public office. Kevin McNamara. Running unopposed for Area Historical Society. Her goal once elected is, “to see the Reggie Miller clerk is Leon Wright. Running unopposed He said he is running for office to Visteon Bond issue resolved.” Reggie Miller of 13697 Pond Bluff for treasurer is Sharry Budd. All are preserve and restore the Riggs Heritage Others on the ballot for trustee were Drive has lived in the township for the Democrats. House/Farmstead (“Not tear it down!), profiled at length in the July 7 issue of the
Don LaPorte Peggy Morgan Matthew Oddy Tim Rush Don Swinson John Morgan Clarence Hoffman Alan Bates 5 run for 4 trustee seats on Sumpter Township Board of Trustees Democrat candidates for Sumpter Alan Bates. for four trustee posts are: Peggy Miller, All the candidates were profiled in the Township supervisor, clerk, and treasurer But the four open Democrat trustee Don LaPorte, Matthew Oddy, and Don July 7 issue of the Independent, previous are running unopposed for their seats positions are being challenged by a Swinson, to the August primary election. in the Nov. 8 General Election. All are Republican. They are being challenged by Republican incumbents: Supervisor John Morgan, Democrat incumbent candidates winning Tim Rush, who served on the board in the Clerk Clarence Hoffman, and Treasurer the August primary to be on the ballot past. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8 Page 4 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 5 O P I N I O N S Editorial EXTRA THINGS I KNOW ...By Rosemary K. Otzman VBT Board On Friday, Van Buren Township Clerk Leon Wright sent out an email to employees: squabbles over “The Supervisor, Treasurer and myself have decided that it would be in the best police contract interest of the Township to close the At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Administrative offices on Nov. 8, 2016 Van Buren Township Board of Trustees (Election Day) only those affiliated with approval of the proposed contract with the or assigned to work Elections will report to Police Officers Labor Council was pulled work. from the agenda on a 5-1 vote. “You will not be asked to use your PTO. Clerk Leon Wright, one of the negotiators Have a great weekend!” of the contract for the township, voted not An employee told me they will be paid for to take it off the agenda. Trustee Brenda not going to work. McClanahan was absent. *** Board members complained they didn’t Charles Tackett points out that in the get the details of the contract in writing to advertisement and post cards supporting the study. Clerk Wright said they knew about Van Buren Township Public Safety Millage, the changes from a closed-door session a in the left-hand corner there is a graphic of a month ago. fire fighter and a police officer saluting. Trustee Reggie Miller said there were He points out the fire fighter is saluting to be more changes made and then the with his right hand and the police officer new contract given to the board to review saluting with his left hand. Salutes are before any vote. Wright said didn’t know always with the right hand, he said. about any changes. *** Trustee Phil Hart said he hasn’t seen Scio Township hired Bryce Kelley as the contract and he was out of town when township manager a couple of months ago. they held that closed-door session where You may remember Bryce when he was head they discussed it. “What I do know, I don’t of the building and planning department in like,” Hart said. Van Buren Township. He resigned in 2008 “I would at least like to see what I’m after Paul White was elected supervisor. voting on,” said Trustee Jeff Jahr. He went to work for VBT’s planning The contract approval was added to consultants, McKenna Associates. Then, he Jack currently is a trustee on the Scio assistant principal at Belleville High School. Tuesday’s agenda at 4:26 p.m. Monday, was with Wayne County and Aerotropolis Township Board. So, I Googled Washington and I agree. They after the work/study session had adjourned and then was township manager somewhere *** are very similar in appearance. at 4:18 p.m. It was put on the consent agenda else. Now, he’s in Scio. A reader who lives on Elwell Road in Van *** to be accepted without discussion. The Also, Jack Knowles, who held the same Buren Township called to ask if a new road A reader who lives on Hull Road at board balked. “A financial responsibility VBT job that Bryce had, several employees was being put through. She’s seen all the Sumpter Road found a small Bengal cat in was put on the township in closed session after Bryce, and then resigned, is about to clearing of trees and digging and wondered her yard on Saturday and and we need to discuss it in closed session,” be elected Scio Township Supervisor. He is about it all. the cat has been around Hart said. No vote. running unopposed in the Nov. 8 election. Of course, she is asking about the Wolverine ever since. Bengal cats Pipeline that is cutting through VBT from are purebred and very www.bellevilleareaindependent.com Rawsonville Road across the township to expensive, she said. [email protected] 152 Main St., Suite 9, Hannan Road, after going under the Huron The cat is a little timid, Belleville, MI 48111 River and through the Metropark. A new but will come over if 734-699-9020 pipe is being put next to the other pipe that’s you talk nice to her. She FAX 734-699-8962 been there since 1952, or so. is small – maybe 7 or 8 One neighbor to the pipeline said he asked pounds – very healthy and well-groomed. Established Dec. 3, 1994 First Edition Jan. 5, 1995 the workers what the pipe was going to carry Still has her claws. The Belleville-Area Independent is a free, weekly newspaper and they told him jet fuel to Metro Airport. The reader said she lives next to the published each Thursday in Belleville, MI. In the Navy he was taught about jet fuel and trailer park, so maybe the cat got lost. 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Columbia • Belleville I like to live here in VBT reading the Detroit papers as a kid, about Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion For Studio Apartments Only. because it’s safe 1947. You know, kid stuff. Who will pitch Belleville Family Center # 934 Accepting Applications for Individuals 62 & Older for the Tigers today, Dizzy Trout or Don 45476 Harris Road H.U.D. Guidlines Apply To the Editor, Jamo? So, over the years, I’ve a lot of trust A Senior Facility of National Church Residences Belleville, MI 48111 Affordable Housing • Sec 8-202 I have been a resident of Van Buren invested in this paper. bellevillemoose.com Minutes From Shopping, Freeways & Restaurants Township for 24 years. I love to live in But I stopped for a moment and thought: [email protected] this community because I feel safe. VBT Do you still trust this paper? It was a sad Friends and Neighbors, we have an Weekday & Weekend Rates 734-697-8200 moment for me to even think how little outstanding Public Safety Department! We trust there is left in America. Bartending Service Provided - must continue to maintain the high level of But, anyway, did you hear that Belleville Catering Available -- Ask for Tiff! service and low response times we have High Marching Band is 300 strong and Free Wi-Fi Hotspot! “If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the today by voting YES on the upcoming all in tune? Even better for me, grandson 734-325-7799 principal difference between a dog and a man.” Public Safety Millage. Chandler is part of it. That band and young Members & Qualified Guests – Mark Twain Currently the township collects 4 mills people are what’s right about America. which is expiring and will no longer be Sunday morning early, my granddaughter collected after 2016. That means we will Shelby went to Detroit with me to see not have any revenue dedicated to fund our Belleville Fire Fighter and granddaughter “If "Lifethe structure shrinks does or not expands permit dialogue, in Public Safety Department. Kalee run in the Free Press International We must VOTE YES on Nov. 8 to maintain Marathon. Hadn’t seen that many people the structure must be changed.” our current Public Safety levels and secure in Detroit in years. proportion to one's courage." our future as a SAFE Community. After that we had breakfast at a place on -- Paulo Freire Thank you to the men and women who Woodward called the Hop Kat. I’m not --Anais Nin put their lives on the line for us each and sure grandfathers belong in there, but a every day. good breakfast. Anyway, rainstorm on the way home. April Ruot Lunch with wonderful wife Linda. Trip Van Buren Township resident to Home Depot. Young lady at checkout BARBARA ROGALLE MILLER very helpful. Journalism student at Wayne Attorney At Law No vote for millage with State. 321 Main Street I said hope you turn out better than blended rate what we have now. She laughed and said Belleville, Michigan 48111 everyone says that. (734) 697-4455 - Fax (734) 697-7177 To the Editor, Thanks for listening. I read with great interest the article Mickey Widener discussing the town hall meeting that was Van Buren Township recently held in Fire Hall #2 regarding the V.B. millage. Of particular interest was the blended Thanks to residents, for rate issue raised by Mr. Abdilla. He stated, “We’re not going to hire any more” showing support (blended rate personnel), and that “this is To the Editor, being phased out.” We received an overwhelming response There are currently still six employees last week for yard signs in support of the that fall under the “blended rate.” Still, upcoming Van Buren Township Public too many. I won’t even think about voting Safety millage. Thank you VBT residents for any millage increase until I see a for showing your support of our outstanding letter signed by all concerned (township Public Safety department! attorneys, blended rate employees and We must continue to encourage all their unions) that voids the blended rate residents to vote “YES” on November 8 to issue, once and for all. maintain our current level of services. Once that is finalized, I might consider For more information visit our website the increase. http://supportvbps.com. Click on “I want a yard sign” to show your support! Al Ostrowski Respectfully, Van Buren Township Richard Wardwell Secure VBT Public Safety Comittee Who are these people running for judge? Mrs. Crystal Harris: To the Editor, Thanks for your work Looked at my absentee ballot and came To the Editor, to the section on judges. Who are these This is a message to Mrs. Crystal people? What do they stand for? Harris, former president of the Sumpter Progressive Civil League. Thank you for all your hard work. Get well soon. Prayers and loving thoughts to you. Pleasing You, Pleases Us Vera Z. Howell of Southfield Former resident of Belleville (Victoria Commons) Page 6 October 20, 2016 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 7 Belleville Area Independent “Real Estate with Real Service” Birthdays Oct. 15 – Brian Blackburn Oct. 23 – Jennifer Barbee Oct. 24 – Elaine Gutierrez, Vincent Fax: (734) 697-3531 Brown P.O. Box 592, Belleville, MI 48112 Oct. 25 – Michael Hylton EMail: [email protected] http://www.angelanettro.featuredwebsite.com "%,,%6),,% -) Oct. 26 – Paul Henning, Mark McArthur Residential Commercial Vacant Repos Short Sales Oct. 27 – Brenda McArthur * * * * Oct. 29 – Dennis Sturtz Oct. 30 – Tim Marsh WE’RE A/C & TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS! Family Owned & Operated For 40 Years! Nov. 1 – Ashela Trevino Do you have a birthday in October? Does anyone you know have a birthday soon? 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RICHARD A. SOBOCINSKI David Earl Cushing Sr. (May 13, 1943 – October 12, 2016) Specializing in Celebration of Life Services. Richard Arnold Sobocinski, age 73, of Van Buren Township, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, MI. He was born May 13, 1943 in 460 E. HURON RIVER DR., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 Detroit, MI, to Maxwell and Gertrude Sobocinski. DAVID EARL CUSHING, SR. (734) 697-4500 Mr. Sobocinski proudly served in the U.S. (August 5, 1948 – October 14, 2016) David C. Brown, Manager s Shelly A. Brown-Chudzinski, Director Marines from 1960-1964. He is a retiree of David Earl Cushing Sr., age 68, of Van Buren Complete Line of Monuments & Markers. the Chrysler Automotive Corporation and he Township. www.DAVIDCBROWNFH.com was an active member of St. Anthony’s Church David is the loving father of David (Pansy) in Belleville, MI. Cushing Jr., Matthew (Dawn) Cushing and Richard had a great sense of humor, he loved Jeffery Cushing. Mr. Cushing is also survived by playing jokes on his family. One thing he loved eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren to do is spend time with the grandchildren. Are Funeral Prearrangements and family friends, Mike and Pam Fleming. Higgerson & Neal Are Funeral Prearrangements Transferable? He also loved taking walks, bike riding and Are Funeral PrearrangementsA Belleville/Van Buren Transferable? resident since 1972, Transferable? boating. David was a member of “CHIPS.” Also he Funeral Home Richard is survived by his beloved wife YES! wasYES! very active with the Belleville/Van Buren Continuing an 84 year Belleville of 50 years, Diane Magdalen (Kozlowski) AT HIGGERSON & NEAL Goodfellows and enjoyed fishing and time with Tradition Since 1932 AT HIGGERSON & NEAL FUNERAL HOME Sobocinski; three loving children Michelle Tradition Since 1932 FUNERAL HOMEAT WE HIGGERSON HONOR &family NEAL and friends. FUNERAL HOME (Scott) Taylor of Tecumseh, MI, Max Sobocinski, James L. Higgerson, Manager A funeral service with military honors was held ALLWE EXISTING HONOR ALL EXISTING PRE ARRANGEMENTS Timothy Sobocinski, both of Belleville, MI; Beverly E. Neal, Director at 11:00 AM Monday, October 17, at David C. Beverly E. Neal, Director PREARRANGEMENTS WITH also devoted daughter-in-law, Dina (Chris) Dunt WITH OTHERBrown FUNERAL Funeral Home, HOMES. Belleville. WITH OTHER FUNERAL HOMES. of Ypsilanti, MI; five cherished grandchildren, OTHER FUNERAL HOMES. Visitation was held Sunday from 12 noon until 8 PM ONLY YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED TO TRANSFERCameron Taylor, Kacey (Dustin Burwell) ONLY YOURONLY SIGNATURE YOUR SIGNATURE IS and from IS REQUIRED10 AM until the 11 AMTO service TRANSFER Monday. Taylor, Kori Taylor, Kollin Sobocinski, Kyle Memorial Tributes may be directed to the First REQUIRED TO TRANSFERAND AND WE HANDLE THE REST. Ackron, and two adored Great-Grandchildren United Methodist Church Food Pantry. WE HANDLE THE REST. GIVE US A CALL Natelie Burwell and Simon Burwell. Also GIVE US A CALL GIVE US A CALL survived by his beloved dog Sarge. 209 Main Street209 Main St., Belleville, Michigan 48111 Richard is preceded in death by his son Belleville, Michigan 48111 Brian Sobocinski (2011), his brother Ronald 734-697-9400 Sobocinski, and his parents Maxwell and 734-697-9400 734-697-9400 Viola Jean Bible Gertrude Sobocinski. Visitation was Monday, October 17, 2016 from 3-8 PM, Prayer service at 7 PM with Father Thomas Cusick at the David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville, MI VIOLA JEAN BIBLE – ‘Mam-Ma’ 48111 (734) 697-4500. A Funeral Mass was Simplified Cremation (March 20, 1927 - October 16, 2016) held, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 11 AM at Viola Jean Bible, age 89, of Van Buren Township. St. Anthony’s Church, 409 W. Columbia Ave. Jean is the beloved wife of the late Jack (d.2012); Belleville, MI 48111, with visitation 10-11 loving mother of Jack “Doug” (Victoria) Bible AM at the Church. of Sumpter Twp. and Debra (Mark) Wilson Memorial contributions can be made to the $1,695 of Florida; cherished grandmother of Kristin family. (Jon) Berg of Taylor, Lauren (Steven) Spalty of Colorado and Clint (Shawn) Crossley of KAY CONSALES California. Mrs. Bible is also survived by her Includes arrangement conference, (August 25, 1925 - October 11, 2016) dear great-grandchildren, Jaylend Ross and Age 91, of Lavallette, N.J., died suddenly Colton Crossley and many extended family and on October 11, 2016. She is survived by her friends. Sadly, she is preceded in death by great- local transportation, crematory, daughter, Christine (Doug Peters) Consales of granddaughter, Mia Crossley (d.2001). Van Buren Township. Burial in E. Hanover, N.J. Born on March 20, 1927 in Mayking, Kentucky, Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home. cremation container, website Mrs. Bible was a career-long teacher in the Detroit public school system. In her spare time, obituary and video tribute. she enjoyed cooking. She was known for large spreads of food, quilting, and working with African American Book senior citizens through volunteering her time. Does not include medical examiner Casino trips are also a fond memory. Mostly, Club celebrates 10 years she loved her family and the times she spent cremation fee, taxes, or with them. at Belleville library certified death certificates. A funeral service honoring Jean’s life will be The public is invited to the ten-year held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 22, at the celebration of the African American David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville. (734)-697-4500. The Bible family will greet Literature Book Club at 7 p.m. Thursday, Let Us Help. guests from 10:00 AM until the time for prayers Oct. 27, at the Belleville Area District at 11:00 AM. Library, 167 Fourth Street. A procession for interment prayers will follow The event will feature food, fun, and Ypsilanti at St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights. laughter, along with poetry readings by In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be book club member Melvin T. Peters, PhD, (734) 482-6000 directed to the charity of your choice. Sumpter Twp. acclaimed professor and speaker. (734) 699-6000 www.janowiakfuneralhome.com To build a better world, start in your own community! Page 8 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 9 Voters to decide on six millage questions in Nov. 8 General Election There are six local questions asking for VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOLS The following is for informational purposes Van Buren, and Township of Sumpter for more taxes on the Nov. 8 General Election OPERATING MILLAGE only: library operating purposes. ballot. They are: PROPOSITION EXEMPTING The estimated millage that will be levied REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND for the proposed bonds in 2017, is 0.75 Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes 1.2 MILLS OTHER HOMESTEAD PROPERTY mill ($0.75 on each $1,000 of taxable which may be assessed against all taxable A Proposal Authorizing the Regional 18 MILLS valuation). The maximum number of years property within the geographic boundaries Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan the bonds may be outstanding exclusive of of the Belleville Area District Library, (RTA) to Levy an Assessment. This millage will (1) allow the school any refunding, is twenty-one (21) years. Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by district to levy not more than the statutory The estimated simple average annual 0.75 mill ($0.75 on each $1,000 of taxable The proposal would authorize the Regional rate of 18.0000 mills on all property except millage anticipated to be required to retire valuation) for a period of 20 years, 2017 to Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan homestead property as required for the this bond debt is 0.68 mill ($0.68 on each 2036, inclusive to provide funds for library (RTA) to levy within Macomb, Oakland, school district to continue to receive its $1,000 of taxable valuation). operating purposes; the estimate of the Washtenaw, and Wayne counties a property full per pupil foundation allowance and (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond revenue the District Library will collect if tax assessment: (2) provide an additional 2.0000 mills proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds (continued on page 9) • at a rate of 1.2 mills ($1.20 per $1,000 in the event of future Headlee rollbacks cannot be used for repair or maintenance of taxable value); to continue to allow the school district costs, administrator or employee salaries, • for 20 years beginning in 2016 and to receive the full foundation allowance or other operating expenses.) JOE’S APPLIANCES ending in 2035; permitted by the state. Yes ___ No ___ • that may not be increased, renewed, WE SELL USED or used for other purposes without direct Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes BELLEVILLE AREA DISTRICT APPLIANCES! voter approval; and which may be assessed against all taxable LIBRARY Pick-Up & Delivery • to be used upon the affirmative vote property, except principal residence and II. DISTRICT LIBRARY OPERATING of an RTA board member from each RTA other homestead property as defined MILLAGE PROPOSAL In-Home Service Calls Too! member jurisdiction for the purpose of by law, in Van Buren Public Schools, 0.75 MILLS construction and operation of a public Counties of Wayne and Washtenaw, State This proposal will allow the District £ (734) 697-3206 transportation system connecting Macomb, of Michigan, be increased to 20.0000 mills Library to levy N additional millage in the Bemis Road @ Savage Roads . Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, ($20.00 on each $1,000 of taxable value) City of Belleville,R Charter Township of D M IVER AIN R S URON T including rapid transit bus routes across for eight (8) years, calendar years 2017 . E. H
W. COLUMBIA AVE. E. C OLUMBIA county lines, specialized service for senior to 2024, inclusive? It is estimated that the A VE S . (S UMPTER OUT H S R citizens and people with disabilities, revenue the school district will collect if T .) D . commuter rail, airport express service, the millage is approved and 18.0000 mills and other public transportation purposes are levied in the 2017 calendar year will be permitted by law, consistent with RTA approximately $9,091,374 from the local bylaws and subject to he limitations of the taxes authorized in this proposal. Revenues £ Regional Transit Authority Act. will be disbursed to Van Buren Public N
If this new additional assessment is Schools for the purpose of providing funds Main St. E. Huron River Dr.
approved and levied, revenue will be for the operating expenses of the District.W. Columbia Ave. E. Columbia Ave. Sumpter Rd. Sumpter disbursed to the RTA. It is estimated that Yes ___ No ___ St.) (South $160,907,285 will be collected in the first year. BELLEVILLE AREA DISTRICT Should this assessment be approved? LIBRARY Yes ___ No ___ I. BONDING PROPOSITION YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! 0.75 MILL £ CHARTER TOWNSHIP Main St. N Shall the Belleville Area District Library, E. HuronE. River Columbia Dr. Ave.
W. Columbia Ave. Rd. Sumpter OF VAN BUREN formed by City of Belleville, Charter St.) (South PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE Township of Van Buren, and Township ´ 6.5 mills of Sumpter, each in the County of Wayne, Shall the Charter Township of Van Buren, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of Wayne County, Michigan assess a 6.5 mill not to exceed Fourteen Million Dollars HEATER $ 99 Plus 10% OFF$ levy to provide funds for public safety ($14,000,000) and issue its general CORE FLUSH Coolant ABOR VER services, including: police; fire; dispatch; obligation unlimited tax bonds for all or L O 100 WITH COUPON • LONNIE’S AUTO COUPON39 EXPIRES 11-30-16BAI BAI WITH COUPON • LONNIE’S AUTO COUPON EXPIRES 11-30-16 emergency management; and ordinance a portion of that amount for the purpose enforcement? The 6.5 mill ($6.50 per of constructing, furnishing and equipping DISC BRAKE SPECIAL $1,000 taxable value) is to be levied a new building for library purposes; PREMIUM PADS & ROTORS, INCLUDES FALL VEHICLE INSPECTION against all property within the Township, constructing renovations to, furnishing LABOR, STARTING AT $225 OR LESS! $ 95 We’ll Check Your Belts, Hoses, pursuant to 1947 PA 359, as amended, for a and refurnishing and equipping and re- Most Cars. Restrictions Apply. Brakes, Fluids & Lights! period of seven years beginning December equipping an existing building for library WITH COUPON • LONNIE’S AUTO COUPON EXPIRES 11-30-16 BAI 29 2017 through December 2023, inclusive, purposes; and acquiring, developing and 3OUTH 3TREET AT 0OINTS "ELLEVILLE s which would be approximately $6,421,136 improving sites for library buildings? Open Monday – Friday 8am - 6pm • Saturday 9am - 1pm when first levied in December 2017, less the estimated tax captures: Downtown Development Authority in the amount of State Farm® $293,084 (pursuant to 1975 PA 197, as amended); and Local Development finance = = Authority in the amount of $128,266 (pursuant to 1986 PA 281, as amended). If approved, this new millage would replace Made you look! Start advertising in the a previously authorized police and fire Belleville-Area Independent today and services millage that expires December get noticed too. Home of the buy 3 ads, 2016. get 1 free. Call Advertising Manager Yes ___ No ___ Bob Mytych at 734-699-9020 today! Page 8 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 9 Educational Service Agency and distributed Canton Community Schools, Redford Schools, Van Buren Public Schools, Millages to local public school districts within the Union School District, River Rouge Wayne-Westland Community School (continued from page 8) boundaries of the Wayne County Regional School District, Riverview Community District, Westwood Community Schools, the millage is approved and levied in 2017 Educations Service Agency based on pupil School District, Romulus Community Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, is approximately $1,051,307, of which the membership count. Schools, Southgate Community School Wyandotte City School District. District Library will receive $947,859 and District, South Redford School District, the following entities will capture a portion Shall the limitation on the amount of ad Taylor School District, Trenton Public Yes ___ No ___ of the revenues: Belleville Downtown valorem taxes which may be imposed on Development Authority ($18,398), Van taxable property in the Wayne County Buren Township Downtown Development Regional Educational Service Agency, VBT Planners begin review of Authority ($56,350), and Van Buren Michigan, be increased by 2.00 mills Township Local Development Financing ($2.00 per thousand dollars of taxable Authority ($28,701)? value) for a period of six (6) years, 2016 to updated zoning ordinance 2021, inclusive, as new additional millage Yes ___ No ___ to provide operating funds to enhance other By Rosemary K. Otzman “Over the next few months we’ll see state and local funding for local school Independent Editor what the township board wants to do,” INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL district operating purposes? It is estimated The Van Buren Township Planning Sloan said. DISTRICT that 2 mills would raise approximately Commission started a months-long project “History shows that performance bonds REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT $80,000,000 when first levied in 2016. of reviewing proposed updates to the entire expired on a couple of projects in the MILLAGE PROPOSAL zoning ordinance. past,” said vice chairman Boynton. “With 2 MILLS The revenue from this millage will be At its regular meeting Oct. 12, the entire you two guys, I’m sure that will never Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by disbursed to the following school districts: board was led through Articles 12, 13, happen again. That’s why a letter of credit the proposed enhancement millage will be Allen Park Public Schools, Crestwood and 14, which covered administrative is preferred … We should not be put in a collected by the Wayne County Regional School District, Dearborn City School procedures and organization and position where we hope the company will District, Dearborn Heights School District nonconformities. complete the project. Carol [Thompson] #7, Detroit Public Schools Community Patrick Sloan of McKenna Associates led suggested a range, depending on the size District, Ecorse Public School District, Flat the way through the ordinance updates he of the project… That’s a good balance KAREN’S Rock Community Schools, School District had prepared. between the two.” of the City of Garden City, Gibraltar He said on Oct. 17, 2014 a review was Akers said in regard to use variances, PLACE School District, Grosse Ile Township presented to the commission on what they haven’t found prior to 2006 that they A Salon Schools, The Grosse Pointe Public School needed improvement. were granted. For Everyone System, Hamtramck Public Schools, City Sloan said they looked at where the “Can we put use variances back in the of Harper Woods Schools, School District zoning ordinances have trouble and the Board of Zoning Appeals ordinance?” 36968 Huron River Drive of the City of Highland Park, Huron new draft ordinances allow for links on Akers asked. New Boston, Michigan School District, School District of the City Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome line and allowed for changes of numbers. Sloan said he has looked and never found 734-753-9130 of Lincoln Park, Livonia Public Schools, He said the draft has more graphics a use variance granted. Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools, and tables, which can lead to less text. Akers said he liked having the civil OPEN: Tues.– Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3 Northville Public Schools, Plymouth- He said the misplaced sections are now infractions put in as an enforcement tool, correctly placed and the legal references as Sloan has done in the draft. He said are updated. misdemeanors are effective, where they go Breakfast Special Everyday Special He said the document has 14 Articles to court and the township attorney has to 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and what they covered that night was just be there. He said the civil infraction is like With Beverage Purchase. Dine In Only. Large Pizza three. a traffic ticket. If you fight it, a magistrate He said the commission subcommittee – can take care of it. 2 Eggs, Sausage or Bacon, with 2 Items made up of Commissioners Byron Kelley, “It’s a great thing to have in our Hashbrowns & Toast...... $1.99 Only $ 99 Don Boynton, and Joan Franzoi -- was very ordinances,” Akers said. (No Substitutions) 6 helpful during the review process. After the first review of the draft Ron Akers, VBT director of planning and ordinances was over, Akers gave a report FALL DINE-IN SPECIALS economic development, said the format on a Country Walk architectural discussion Beverage Purchase Required for Each Meal. No Coupon Necessary. 4pm to 9pm. will be easily accessible to use for staff and with Gilbert builders. ANY TWO FOR $16.00 SUNDAY TUESDAY the public. He said the staff reviewed every proposed 11am to Close - Beverage Purchase Required for Each Meal - Dine In Only “We don’t have our zoning ordinance elevation. They will have brick to the 3LAB OF 2IBS s "ROASTED #HICKEN 1/2 Price Slab of Ribs Choice of Potato & Salad on line,” Akers said. “This will be a middle on all four sides and they brought &ISH $INNER #OD s 3MELT $INNER Above Includes Salad, Potato or Rice Pizza $ 99 tremendous time saver.” in samples of the bricks – all earth tones, &IESTA 3ALAD OR &RIED #HICKED 3ALAD s ,ASAGNA 11 Akers said the staff is looking at revising like other homes in Country Walk. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY procedures in the future as to the number Akers said the porches proposed are one 4 pc. Broasted Tacos All You SATURDAY of times it is necessary for developers to foot shorter than others, but are somewhat 1 lb. Crab Chicken $ 50 Can Eat come to the planning commission. consistent with those in the subdivision. Legs $ 49 1 Fish & Chips Also, the staff is looking at ways to Akers said nothing in the ordinance talks 6 $799 $ 99 change the required bank letter of credit about bumpouts for fire places and several 9 to performance bonds, as an option, if the approved plans showed bumpouts. Gilbert planning commission is interested, Akers agreed to plant evergreen or arbor vitae to FREE WI-FI OPEN said. screen the bumpouts. • Pool Room TUES., WED., THURS. “Is this the time to change the language?” Also, vinyl over the garage is consistent • Pizza 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. asked Commission chairwoman Carol with the rest of Country Walk, Akers said. • Salad FRIDAY & SATURDAY Thompson. • Pasta 8 a.m. – Midnite “That’s the intention right along,” said • Burgers SUNDAY Deputy Director of planning and economic McGeachy earns BBA in • Subs 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. development Matthew Best. “It’s part of • Broasted Chicken the whole process.” Management at WMU Serving 8am "2%!+&!34 s ,5.#( s $)..%2 “Any time before the public hearing,” said James Vincent McGeachy of Belleville Sloan, noting they will have six meetings earned his Bachelor of Business 734-699-9070 just reviewing the draft ordinance. Administration in Management at Western Sloan said it will be a policy decision by Michigan University in Kalamazoo and took Next to Ace Hardware 19350 Sumpter Road • the township board on performance bonds. part in graduation ceremonies on June 25. Page 10 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 11 Councilwoman Kim Tindall resigns, search begins for replacement By Rosemary K. Otzman A special meeting was set for 6 p.m., Nov. security at McBride Middle School. levied to pay the contractual obligations Independent Editor 15, to interview candidates. At the end of the meeting council members for the sewer; The resignation of Belleville City Those seeking applications should request took turns praising Tindall’s service to • Approved use of Horizon Park from Councilwoman Kim Tindall was regretfully them from City Manager Diana Kollmeyer Belleville. about 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., after dusk when the accepted by the city council as of the end by Friday, Oct. 21. The applications will “Thank you for your kind words,” Tindall park is closed, on Nov. 3 by the Belleville of Monday’s regular council meeting. be ready to distribute by Monday, Oct. 24. said. “It has been an absolute honor to serve Area District Library for an astronomy On Tuesday morning she was at her new They are due back to the city by Nov. 10. for almost seven and a half years. And, it’s program. Lecturer Jesse Mason will meet job at city hall as payroll/building clerk in Trustee Tom Fielder pointed out all the a privilege that the voters chose me twice. with participants at the library at 6:30 p.m. the front office. Becoming an employee interviews will be in public meetings. I don’t know why. to show some of the Hubble telescope’s made it necessary to resign from the The Belleville Civil Service Commission “I’m happy to be moving to the other side most stunning images and then they will go council. met on Oct. 4 to interview nine candidates of the wall,” she said nodding to the wall outside with telescopes to view the night Tindall replaces Michelle Bellingham for the payroll/building clerk position between the council chambers and the front sky. They wanted a darkened area within who resigned to work at Sumpter Township and selected four finalists. City Manager office. “I’m sad that the move requires me walking distance; Hall, closer to her home. Kollmeyer was required to offer the job to resign.” • Approved accounts payable of The city has 30 days to replace Tindall to the four in the order given by the CSC. Mayor Kerreen Conley said Tindall $236,134.58 and the following purchases or the governor will select someone to fill First on the list was Meagan Gallagher. brought to the council a perspective that in excess of $500: to Hennessey the seat. Kollmeyer said Gallagher turned down the makes people think. Engineering, $3,650.50 and $1,986, from Tindall’s former position runs for one position and so she offered it to second on Mayor Conley encouraged people in the Escrow Fund for construction/project more year, so her replacement will serve the list, Tindall, who accepted. the community to apply for the council management; to Wayne County, $2,835 until after the 2017 election. Tindall recently had been employed in position. She said, under the city charter, from general/police funds for lodging in eligible candidates must have lived in the Dickerson Facility; to Lisa Long, $2,000 city for one year and be a registered voter for temporary employment from general/ Winners listed in first Monster Mutt Walk at the time of application. various funds; to Oakland County, $2,495, Also in Monday’s meeting, the council: for CLEMIS/software from general/police The first Costumed Monster Mutt Walk • 2nd – Vivie, a Mini Golden Doodle, • Approved the Downriver Sewage fund; and to Wise Technologies, $561.24 put on by the Belleville Central Business owned by Mendie Russell Disposal System Service Agreement for computers / network from general/ Community on Saturday afternoon drew • 3rd – Trixie, a Husky mix, owned by with the Downriver Utility Wastewater various funds; and 29 dogs, said chairwoman Janet Millard. Kevin Roberts Authority (DUWA), as recommended by • Heard Mayor Pro Tem Jack Loria The CBC presented $500 to the Friends Mayor Conley. Thirteen communities are comment on the Booville events in of Michigan Animals Rescue as part of the working together to acquire, improve, and Belleville. “If it wasn’t for white-haired, event and the dog food brought by entrants Free class on family enlarge the sewer system. They have been bald volunteers a lot of things wouldn’t was also donated to FMAR. negotiating a contract since 2010. The get done in this community. We need more These are the winners of the costume history research to start agreement pledges up to 25% of the funds young volunteers,” he said. competition. received by the city from state sales tax Cutest: Nov. 3 in Ypsilanti • 1st – Macy, a Labradoodle, owned by Kathy Bailey of Willis will be presenting Becky Pepin another series of free classes to teach • 2nd – Dixie, a Corgi/Bichon, owned by participants how to find information on Angelica Armstrong their families for personal enrichment and • 3rd – Sofie Rosie, a Mini Yorkee, owned to share with their families. by Karen LaBelle The series of six classes will be on A+ Rating with Scariest: Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, YOUR HEATING & COOLING FAMILY • 1st – Zeus, mixed heritage, owned by 10, 17 and Dec. 1, 8, and 15. Have You Been Turned Margaret Feria The classes will be held at The Church Down for Credit? WE CAN HELP! nd Credit Problems? Bankruptcy? 180 Days Same As Cash • 2 – Max, a shepard, owned by Pamela of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 941 NO PROBLEM 6 Mo. 0% Interest Maus South Grove Road, Ypsilanti, 48197. We can design a system and budget plan just for you. No Payments • 3rd – Myrna, a Havanese mix, and The class will teach how to search huge Furnace Installed Furnace Installed Skippy, a Jack Russell mix, owned by online databases, including FamilySearch. HIGH SUPER HIGH as low as $ EFFICIENCY as low as $ EFFICIENCY Sharon Fewless org and Ancestry.com . 1075 1650 10 year parts and labor Best Mutt & Family: To reserve a place in the free class call For Free Estimates, Call • Pugsley, a Pugle, and Shadow, a Pug Bailey at (734) 461-6133 or (734) 660-1971 (313) 381-2800 Lab, owned by Sandy, Kathy, and Sherry or write to her at [email protected] . 20740 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI 48180 Cross FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 37 YEARS!
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Tackett II or Buffet Purchase Per Person COUPON EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2016 Page 10 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 11 at (734) 699-1010 and visit www.perspec- Minding tiveeyecare.com . *** Your Business Estate Sale Pros, LLC are just that, ex- AMERICA FIRST! perts when it comes to helping you move with Bob Mytych or liquidate your estate or personal collec- )(& $ .,/'* tions, etc. Owner Jerry Lowhorn and his The Belleville Animal Hospital on team will provide free appraisals, price Sumpter Road has announced that Nicole things out, and pay for advertising and per- Grube, DVM, and Naomi Quinn, DVM, mits, if necessary. With over 30 years of have joined the practice as associate vet- experience, the company also provides a erinarians and are accepting new patients. representative on location during your sale. Owner Gerald Graf, DVM, purchased the Call sales manager Gary Smith at (734) practice in 1972 and now staffs four veteri- 516-1416 and visit www.estatesale.com . narians and supporting office staff to serve *** the tri-community. A meet-and-greet open St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in nearby house and pet celebration will be held this New Boston is getting ready for its annual Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon Sauerkraut Dinner on Nov. 3, from 5 p.m. to meet the new vets. To learn more, call until sold out. Tickets are $10 each and in- (734) 697-9142 and visit www.belleville- clude a full pork and kraut dinner and apple animal-hospital.com . or pumpkin pie. They’re located at the cor- *** ner of Craig and Ellis Streets. Call (734) The River of Life Assembly of God 753-9048. Church at 870 Savage Road, just east of *** town, will be holding its 13th-annual Har- This Sunday is the final Turkey Shoot vest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, from in Sumpter Township at the police firing 4 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to range/old landfill on West Willow Road. the public with activities such as a petting Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. Prizes in- zoo, food, candy, pony rides, and a special clude turkeys, hams, and bacon slabs. The WE WILL MAKE AMERICA appearance by Darth Vader and Chewbac- shoots are put on each year by the Sumpter ca, in authentic costume. Call (734) 699- Township Parks and Recreation Commis- GREAT AGAIN! 6700. sion to earn funds for events throughout Paid for by: Freedom of speech - veteran - advocate *** the year for the Sumpter community. For Charles E. Tackett II Applications are still being accepted for info see their ad in today’s paper or call Please visit: www.operationinjuredsoldiers.org and see how we take care of our own. the Belleville Area Council for the Arts Don Swinson at (734) 674-4980. Annual Community Art Show, Nov. 4-6 at *** the Belleville Yacht Club (BYC) on East Do you have a business item you would like Huron River Drive in Van Buren Town- to see in this column? Call Bob Mytych at ship. Artist categories include Adult, Teens (734) 699-9020 with your suggestion. and Children with cash prizes. Visit www. There is no cost to be in this column. bacaartshow.org for entry forms, which are also available at the library, chamber, BYC, Garden Fantasy Main Street, Sumpter Ace, Upcoming Meetings VBT Hall, Twisted Rooster, and here at the Professional Building. The art itself • Tuesday, Oct. 25 – Van Buren Township doesn’t have to be turned in at this time, budget session, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also, just the entry forms completed so organiz- VBT Downtown Development Authority, Celebrate Fall 5:30 p.m. Also, Sumpter Township work/ ers can label and prepare space in the art show area. Call (734) 357-8000. study at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:30 *** p.m. with a new home! Perspective Eyecare on Belleville Road • Wednesday, Oct. 26 – Van Buren will give you a free gift when you buy one Township budget session, 9 a.m. to 3:30 First month rent pair of Oakley sunglasses or prescription p.m. Also, VBT Planning Commission, eyeglasses, while supplies last. For details 7:30 p.m. and security and appointments, call Dr. Robert Kennedy • Thursday, Oct. 27 – Van Buren Township deposit waived. budget session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to a SPECIAL FALL MENU Monster Burger $5.69 3 Pattie Bacon Cheeseburger - w/Monster Fixins - $1,000 value! 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STRAIGHT TICKET VOTING? YES, WE CAN! SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE DEMOCRATIC CLUB Please make sure to vote the Non-Partisan ENDORSEMENTS 2016 GENERAL ELECTION part of your ballot. PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA o Hillary Clinton, Democrat CONGRESSIONAL TH th o Debbie Dingell, 12 Congressional District, Congresswoman; Incumbent STATE REPRESENTATIVES th o Erika Geiss, State Representative 12 District; Incumbent th o Bill LaVoy, State Representative 17 District; Incumbent st o Kristy Pagan, State Representative 21 District; Incumbent rd o Darrin Camilleri for State Representative in the 23 District WAYNE COUNTY rd o Judge Mark Slavens, Wayne County 3 Circuit Court; Incumbent o Benny Napoleon, Wayne County Sheriff; Incumbent o Cathy Garrett, Wayne County Clerk; Incumbent o Bernard Youngblood, Wayne County Register of Deeds; Incumbent o Eric Sabree, Wayne County Treasurer; Incumbent th o Al Haidous, Wayne County Commissioner, 11 District; Incumbent JUDICIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS (NON PARTISAN) o MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT: Frank S. Szymanski, Deborah Thomas o WAYNE COUNTY 3rd DISTRICT COURT: Matthew Evans - Wanda Evans - Robert Ficano - Brian Morrow o FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS: Cynthia Diane Stevens; Incumbent, Nicole James o EDUCATIONAL: State Board of Education: Ismael Ahmed, John Austin - U of M Regents: Denise Ilitch, Laurence Deitch - Governor of Wayne State University: Mark Gaffney, Yvette Anderson - MSU Trustee: Dianne Byrum, Diann Woodard VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP o Kevin McNamara, Supervisor o Leon Wright, Van Buren Township Clerk; Incumbent o Sharry Budd, Van Buren Township Treasurer; Incumbent o Reggie Miller, Van Buren Township Trustee; Incumbent o Sherry Frazier, Van Buren Township Trustee o Kevin Martin, Van Buren Township Trustee o Paul White, Van Buren Township Trustee SUMPTER TOWNSHIP o John Morgan, Sumpter Township Supervisor; Incumbent o Clarence Hoffman Jr, Sumpter Township Clerk; Incumbent o Alan Bates, Sumpter Township Treasurer; Incumbent o Don LaPorte, Sumpter Township Trustee; Incumbent o Peggy Morgan, Sumpter Township Trustee; Incumbent o Don Swinson, Sumpter Township Trustee; Incumbent o Matt Oddy, Sumpter Township Trustee HURON TOWNSHIP o Dave Haener, Huron Township Supervisor o Linda Spangler, Huron Township Treasurer o Antionette Garcia, Huron Township Clerk o Jeremy Cady, Huron Township Trustee o Candace Myshock, Huron Township Trustee o Donna Mendrysa, Huron Township Trustee; Incumbent o Kristy Novicki, Huron Township Trustee CANTON TOWNSHIP o Dian Slavens, Canton Township Treasurer Visit us on Facebook at Southwestern Wayne (County) Democratic Club. For additional information, please visit www.swdc.ruck.us Paid for by Southwestern Wayne [County] Democratic Club, P. O. Box 1182, Belleville, MI 48112 VOTE NOVEMBER 8 VOTE NOVEMBER Page 12 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 13 Motorcycle Club On the morning of Oct. 8 they set to work and cleared about 15 feet out from the volunteers clean up northern fence that had become overgrown with brush. Otisville Cemetery The following Saturday, on Oct. 15, By Rosemary K. Otzman the Belleville Area Museum planned a Independent Editor cemetery walk and this cleanup made The Nozzlemen motorcycle club got Otisville presentable for the public tour. permission from Van Buren Township Ken Landstrom of VBT is vice president to clean up Otisville Cemetery on Riggs of the Nozzlemen, Chapter 4, which is Road as the group’s annual public service a group of fire fighters and EMTs from project. Monroe, Lenawee, and Southern Wayne
Independent photo by Rosemary K. Otzman The Nozzlemen motorcycle club, Chapter 4, chose as its annual public service project cleaning up Otisville Cemetery in Van Buren Township. On Oct. 8 volunteers were, from left, Dave Box, Anna Sahloff, Treasurer Jason Sahloff, President Fred Smith, Vice President Ken Landstrom, Kyle Hensley, Dwayne Mathis, and David Kahres.
Van Buren Public Schools County who ride motorcycles. Van Buren Public Schools Landstrom, a VBT fire fighter, showed where the volunteers uncovered the graves TRANSPORTATION JOB FAIR of little Laura Ilene Barnes (Oct. 22, 1940- Aug. 17, 1941) next to the graves of her TRANSPORTATION JOB FAIR parents – all covered by thick brush. Become a School Bus Driver or Bus Aide They also found Clifford West (1896- 1959) who served on the USS Missouri Become a School Bus Driver or Bus Aide during World War I. The VBT “Flag Lady” Time: 9:00—12:00 p.m. knew where he was, however, because she had placed an American flag next to his Time: 9:00—12:00 p.m. gravestone in the heavy brush. Date: Saturday, Oct. 22 Landstrom, who cleaned up a large part of the cemetery himself three years ago, Date: Saturday, Oct. 22 suggested the project to the Nozzlemen Belleville High School Commons and they agreed. He said they may do this next year, too, because there’s a lot of work Belleville High School Commons to be done. He said T-N-T Tree Service cut out stumps 501 W. Columbia Ave. and took out the piles of branches without 501 W. Columbia Ave. charge. The tree service also pointed out one huge tree that would need to be cut Belleville, MI 48111 down before it fell down. The Nozzlemen also worked to right Belleville, MI 48111 old stones that had fallen face down and *Job opportunities exist until all unearthed other old stones covered by *Job opportunities exist until all earth. positions are filled. One newer stone had been knocked over by a mowing machine and left face down, positions are filled. he said. Otisville Cemetery carries many graves Applications taken and interviews completed at from the Renton and Savage families, early VBT settlers, along with VBT’s theApplications event taken and interviews completed at Van Buren Public School late historian Kathy Horste. The graves Employees will receive $100 if of the couple that donated the property theMust event be 21 Years Old Van Buren Public School for a cemetery is there, as well: Rosinah someoneEmployees you will refer receive is hired $100 as aif Hubbard (1818-1915) and Harry Hubbard CompetitiveMust be 21 Years Wages Old and Benefits someonebus driver you for referthe Van is hired Buren as a (1807-1889). MustCompetitive Pass: DMV/County/State/Federal Wages and Benefits & busPublic driver School for the District Van Buren Read The Newspaper FingerprintingMust Pass: DMV/County/State/Federal Background Check (Drivers) & Public School District On The Web! MustFingerprinting have CDL with Background P&S (Drivers) Check (Drivers) Contact Person: The Belleville-Area PaidMust Training have CDL Provided with P&S (Drivers) Independent New Website Kim SearcyContact 734 Person:-699-5100 is Now Online! Visit us @ MustPaid EnjoyTraining Working Provided with Children Kim Searcy 734-699-5100 bellevilleareaindependent.com Must Enjoy Working with Children Page 14 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 15 honest people in this world! Thank you. Sincerely, More Letters Thomas Clayton Willis Feed Mill Thank you to Shayla Thank you to VBT Deer/Wildlife Feed, White at McDonald’s Attractants, Food Plot To the Editor, Officer Valinski Last Friday morning I went to the Belleville To the Editor: We carry a wide variety of the very best: HOURS: ON RI AM PM AT AM PM McDonald’s, Store #5053. When I got home I I’d like to say thank you to Van Buren LIKE US ON M -F 9 -6 • S 9 -5 realized I didn’t have my wallet. I went back to Township Officer Christopher Valinski for his • Dog and Cat Food SUN 12PM-4PM McDonald’s looking for my wallet. I asked the quick action and patience to help me find my • Wild Bird and Squirrel Food Meridian St Willis Rd manager if anyone turned in a wallet and he told bike that was stolen on Wednesday night, Oct. • Certified Organic Products • Hay and Straw Bunton me that my wallet was found by an employee 12. I want him to know how much I appreciate Rd Rawsonville Rd whose name is Shayla White. him for his concern. It may not be much to • Poultry Food • Horse and Livestock Feed Railroad Tracks Everything was still intact when I received my some, but it meant a lot to me. 10200 Railroad Street, Willis, Michigan wallet. I would like to say thank you to Shayla Thank you, Officer Valinski. White for her kindness and honesty. Sincerely and God bless, (South end of Meridian St, off Willis Rd, Between Rawsonville and Bunton) We look forward She is living proof that there are still good and Thomas Clayton to seeing you soon. (734) 461-1111 [email protected]
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Residents of Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Townships supporting the library bond and operating millage proposals on the November 8, 2016 election: KEN ASKEW DAVID CURSON LILLIAN HENDERSON ROBYN MCCOY LINDA PRIEST SHERRY TONTALO SANDY ASKEW SHARON CURSON PAUL HENNING KEVIN MCNAMARA RANDY PRIEST RENEE VIVES ALAN BATES KATIE DALLOS CLARENCE HOFFMAN BARBARA MILLER LACHELLE REED CAVER KEN VOIGT VIRGINIA BELINSKI RICK DAWSON JEFFREY JAHR REGGIE MILLER JOYCE ROCHOWIAK PEGGY VOIGT CAROL BIRD MARY JANE DAWSON BEVERLY JENKINS JOSEPH MONTE TIM RUSH KATHY WHITAKER MIKE BOELTER SUSAN FEATHERINGILL STEVE JONES JOHN MORGAN SCOTT RUSSELL DAVE WILSON YVONNE BOWLING TOM FIELDER JOHN JURIGA PEGGY MORGAN CLAUDETTE SERPETTI MARTY WILSON SHARRY BUDD SHERRY FRAZIER DON LAPORTE MATTHEW ODDY CYNTHIA SMITH JANICE WRIGHT JEWELL BUTLER DEBRA GREEN SANDRA LAUTH DENISE PARTRIDGE THOMAS SMITH LEON WRIGHT JOY CICHEWICZ ELAINE GUTIERREZ DONNA LAVIN JIM PEDERSEN MARY JO SUCHY Follow Us on Facebook! LINDA COMBS AL HAIDOUS JAMES LENZE SHEILA PEDERSEN TANYA STOUDEMIRE www.facebook.com/BACNL ANGELA CORY JULIE HARDY JACK LORIA SHARON PETERS DONALD SWINSON Find out more at GEORGE CRAVEN REBECCA HASEN ROSEMARY LORIA JENNIFER PRICE KIM TINDALL www.bacforanewlibrary.weebly.com Paid for by Belleville Area Citizens for a New Library, 45 Bedell St., Belleville, MI 48111 Page 16 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 17 • Monday, Oct. 24 – State Rep. Kristy professor and speaker. Things to do in the Pagan invites her constituents to have a • Friday, Oct. 28 – Trunk or Treat cup of coffee with her at 7 p.m. at Panera party from 7-9 p.m. at the Moose, corner ORPHAN Belleville area... Bread, 41950 Ford Road in Canton. Tell of Sumpter and Harris roads. Put on by her your concerns on state matters. Women of the Moose #1135. Sign up at OF THE • Thursday, Oct. 20 – Book discussion • Wednesday, Oct. 26 – The Belleville Sumpter Township Hall. by the Other Book Group, 7-9 p.m. at Area District Library Board invites you to • Saturday, Oct. 29 – Volunteers needed WEEK the Belleville Area District Library, 167 a 7 p.m. public forum at Wayne County to place American flags on the graves of Fourth St., on “The Witches: Salem 1692” Community College District, 9555 veterans in Hillside Cemetery, Belleville. “MELVIN” by Stacy Schiff. Haggerty Road, to get information on the Project begins at 8:30 a.m. Get the graves • Friday, Oct. 21 – Witches Ball on the Nov. 8 ballot proposal for a new library. ready for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Each Fourth Street Square by Belleville Area • Thursday, Oct. 27 – Ten-year section of the cemetery takes about an hour Chamber of Commerce and Egan’s Pub. celebration of the African American of work. • Friday, Oct. 21 – Night at the BAM Literature Book Group at 7 p.m. at the • Saturday, Oct. 29 – Van Buren Township (Belleville Area Museum, 405 Main St.) – Belleville Area District Library, 167 Fourth Parks and Recreation Department presents Paranormal Tour, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Pizza at Street, Belleville. Everyone welcome. its FREE Candy Loop, inviting children to 11 p.m. Food. Fun. Laughter. And, poetry read by Quirk Park, behind township hall, from 5 • Friday, Oct. 21 – State Senator member Melvin T. Peters, PhD, acclaimed to 7 p.m. Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D. Taylor, invites members of the community to join him for a 10 a.m. coffee hour at Rockwood Family Restaurant, 22825 Huron River Drive in Rockwood. Sen. Hopgood represents the 6th Senate District, which includes Belleville, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren Township. • Saturday, Oct. 22 – Pumpkin Carving craft workshop with Garden Fantasy on Melvin is one fine feline! Main at the Fourth Street Square, 2-3 p.m. He’s a young kitty with a Fee. calm, cool and friendly • Saturday, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Kristy Pagan invites her constituents to have a personality. He showed up cup of coffee with her at 10 a.m. at Leo’s this summer as a barn cat Coney Island at 9624 Belleville Road and hung around outside in Van Buren Township. Tell her your for awhile until he recently concerns on state matters. decided to come inside. Saturday, Oct. 22 • – Drop by Belleville Melvin Animal Hospital, 437 Sumpter Road, from has transitioned 10 a.m. to noon to meet their two new to indoor life very smoothly veterinarians, Dr. Grube and Dr. Quinn. and without a fuss. He was • Saturday, Oct. 22 – Northwest Wayne PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR NEW LOCATION: very polite when introducing County League of Women Voters’10501 annual Haggerty 43250 Road, Belleville, MI 48111TYLER ROAD!Telephone: (734) 699-7370himself to the other cats and fund raiser, a live auction, begins at 10501 Haggerty Road, Belleville,10501 MI 10501Hagger 48111 Haggerty Road, ty Belleville, Road, Belleville, MI 48111 MI 48111Telephone: (734)Telephone: 699-7370 (734)Telephone: really699-7370 seems (734) to 699-7370 enjoy being 11:30 a.m. at the Alexander Blue House (1.25 Miles East of Belleville Road) 10501 Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI 48111 Telephone: (734) 699-7370 at Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 with them. He showed us he Newburgh Road, Livonia. 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(734) 699-7450 ACCEPTED Page 16 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 17 $1,000 of taxable value) extra in taxes, almost $97 added to your Adam Byrd, and Fire Union President Van Buren Public Safety ($6.50 per house/tax payment every month. Marc Abdilla. More Letters $1,000 of taxable value) Retired people, seniors can’t afford For those that were unable to make the Belleville Area District Library, new this huge hike. I don’t get raises in my meeting we had some of our own Van Buren Voters, beware! Ballot library ($0.75 per $1,000 taxable value) retirement checks or Social Security and Township residents and graduates from carries lots of millages Operating Millage for New Library I’m sure most, if not all seniors don’t. the University of Michigan professionally ($0.75 per $1,000 taxable value) Bad enough health care goes up, not to record the meeting. We now have the To the Editor, And, the final: Regional Enhancement mention medication. Those of you still meeting uploaded for your viewership at Seniors and voters of the Van Buren, Millage Proposal ($2.00 per $1,000 taxable working and say that you can afford this, www.supportvbps.com . Please enjoy the Belleville area. Think about all these value) just think of those who can’t. video and remember to vote “YES” Nov. 8 millages: A total of $11.20 per $1,000 taxable value The mass transit plan won’t help the for Van Buren Township Public Safety. The Regional Transit Authority of if all millages pass – [if property is valued Belleville area. There is no plan for a depot Thank you in advance, community, Southeast Michigan RTA Tax ($1.20 per at $200,000 and taxed at half that] $1,120 area to catch a ride to Ann Arbor, Novi, Wayne or Detroit. We’d probably have to Adam Byrd drive to Wayne to catch a ride, pay a fare, Van Buren Township Resident, Patrol and, who knows, even pay for parking. So, and Dispatchers’ Union President, Public I may as well just drive myself. Safety Millage Committee Volunteer The library, if built, will probably in a couple years again ask for a millage increase to keep up with the maintenance ‘Dumb Feminist’ replies cost. Voters, remember when we passed to letters a millage for the library a few years ago? Where’s this money going? To the Editor, And, lastly, renters: Your rent will also I am what one of your previous go up. contributors called “a dumb feminist”. I Invites!"#$%&'()*+(%*(%,&$-(./0*+'(1""+/2 you to their famous Annual( Sad to say, but I need my money to pay believe in the equality of women but more my medical bills. I’m voting NO. than that the equality of all people. A great !"#$%&'()*+(%*(%,&$-(./0*+'(1""+/2( man once said, “People should be judged Please do not print my name. on the contents of their character not the Sauerkraut!"#$%&%"#'()*++$%( Dinner( color of their skin.” I would add, nor their VBT Town Hall millage gender or religion. !"#$%&%"#'()*++$%(( It isn’t “ignorant stuff,” this contributor November 3, 2016 video on line further suggests, to elect our first black ,-.$/0$%(12(3456( president in Barack Obama nor, hopefully, To the Editor, our first woman president in Hillary 5 p.m.7(89/9 until(#+'*:(;-:<(-#' sold out(=( >,?@(A54944(,-.$/0$%(12(3456– ONLY $10.00( It’s a pleasure( when management, unions, Clinton. Barack Obama has been an government officials, and our community exemplary president even with this do- FULL3455(6789(:(9814;(8 PORK & KRAUT7(89/9(#+ DINNER'*:(;-:<(-#'( (=(>,?@(A54944(come together for a( common goal: public less-than-nothing Congress who vowed safety. as soon as he was elected to block him at 3455(6789(:(9814;(8 An example( of this unity was Sept. 29, every turn. Plus,62+' ?accompaniments(/@@*0A/"$0&"%' (( &:( (Apple1AA2&(*-(6+0AB$"(6$& or Pumpkin Pie( when all parties came together for a Town Our president has focused on returning Hall Meeting to discuss the upcoming our country to financial stability after 62+'?(/@@*0A/"$0&"%'((:((1AA2&(*-(6+0AB$"(6$&Nov. 8 Van Buren Township( Public Safety former President Bush drove us into Millage. Our panel of speakers included the worst recession since the 1930’s. Township Supervisor Linda Combs, Clerk President Obama added millions of jobs Leon Wright, Treasurer Sharry Budd, and stimulated the stock market to record Director of Public Safety Gregory Laurain, highs. Deputy Director of Police Jason Wright, Hillary Clinton has served our nation well Deputy Director of Fire Dan Besson, ( as First Lady, Senator and as Secretary of Patrol and Dispatchers’ Union President State. She has been an advocate for children and families all of her adult life. ( VOTE YES! Donald Trump, on the other hand, has served only Donald Trump. Even his
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NOV. want anything to do with them until they POLICE & FIRE were grown. He has cheated on his taxes, cheated his employees and those people who provided goods and services for him AND OUR SCHOOLS! and cheated on all three of his wives. He has sexually assaulted women. He uses his money and power to abuse and take NOV. advantage of people. Donald Trump focuses on hate and fear. TH “The black and brown people are coming 8 to take your jobs and rob and rape you.” VOTE YES “Only I can save you,” he says. The contributor tells us, “there will be grocery PROTECT OUR PROPERTY stores, churches, and maybe your own home blown up” if he isn’t elected. There NOV. is no place in civilized society for this kind 8 VALUES AND KEEP of hysterical and inflammatory language TH let alone in a political race. Civilized OUR COMMUNITY STRONG! people do not chant at rallies “lock her up” PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT SHERRY FRAZIER, P.O. BOX 2373, BELLEVILLE, MI 48112 VOTE YES! (continued on page 18) Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 stores. Perhaps, the rules and regulations of dresses, blouses, jackets, skirts, shoes, that will enhance her career. our city should be checked. Maybe, they slacks, purses, jewelry, and whatever else Please deliver them to the meeting on Nov. More Letters are too stringent. someone may have to contribute. 7 or between now and Nov. 20 to Garden (continued from page 17) Now that I’m on a roll, I would like Dresses build trust. We live in a Fantasy on Main, 210 Main St., Belleville, something done about the two buildings community of extremely generous people. or to Sophia Zoller, 16121 Haggerty Road. nor do they wear disgusting t-shirts and across from Dave’s Treasure Trove. They We all want to help! Please look through If you have questions or concerns, contact hats saying the same thing or worse. I say are disgusting. I was told the dark green your closet and find that clean, slightly- Sophia Zoller, (734) 697-7379. to this self-described, “political junkie” if building is in the hands of a bank and they used outfit you no longer wear and donate you really want to know what is going on don’t know who owns it. Preposterous! it to a young lady graduate who is about to Sophia Zoller in the world and especially in our country, Apparently someone wants to buy it. At start job hunting for just the right position Van Buren Township TURN OFF FOX NEWS. They are least the city finally cut some of the growth notoriously a “fact-free zone” and are less around it. The other building – a decaying about news and more about sensationalism carwash – should be torn down. Having for ratings. Instead, get out and volunteer nothing there would be better. SUNDAYS at a school or hospital or homeless shelter; If I lived on South Biggs, I would be go to our local Belleville Library and read very upset having to look at a big garage IN OCTOBER the great variety of periodicals, books and everyday. They tell me it’s legal, so what Registration Starts newspapers written by the best minds of can we do? Then, on East Huron River our time. I guarantee you will get a much Drive there is a house that has multiple cars @ 11:30 a.m. more accurate picture of our wonderful in the driveway, on the grass, etc. Does October 23rd country and its people. We, of course, have this homeowner fix cars? He also sells the Police Firing Range at Old Landfill our challenges. That will always be true. stacks of firewood he has on his porch. on W. Willow Rd. (Between Sumpter & Elwell Road) Instead of encouraging our baser instincts Is the city really not going to pick up the of hatred, fear and bigotry, let’s encourage leaves or sweep the street? I’m wondering Rules: 12, 16, 20 Gauge Shotguns - the values our country has always stood how I’m going to get rid of all my leaves as 30” Barrel Max., NO Scopes or extended chokes (Kids 12 & under only) for: bravery, generosity and love and I have a lot of big trees. 410 Shotgun understanding for one another. I will end with some good news. I think Prizes: Turkey, Ham, Bacon Questions, As to another contributor who writes we have some nice restaurants. Love & $$ rounds of a judge who hired someone to commit sitting by the windows at Johnny’s on the Call Don Swinson @ a crime and even though the judge was Lake. When my husband was still here, he 734-674-4980 Ammo provided convicted and served time in jail, he said he got the best “Reuben” ever at The stayed on the ballot and Democrats voted Lunchbox. If possible, do more by the lake. for him. I found no record of this in legal Horizon Park is lovely and Taps at the war CATCH EM’ WITH... archives. It sounds like an internet meme memorial is very impressive. that is sent from enraged person to enraged I will repeat. I love Belleville. I just HORNET person without scrutiny. However, if true, want it to be better. I have little intention & YELLOW I hardly think this incident is indicative of of leaving. Thank you for reading my all Democratic voters. comments. JACKET And again, this writer uses name-calling J.C. HONEY, Owner SEASON (watch out for the crook who should be D. Sienko 33 Years Experience in jail) and guilt by association. You are IS HERE! Belleville FREE ESTIMATES For The Control of Ants, Bees, insulting the intelligence of the readership Bed Bugs, Rats, Mice, Roaches, Spiders, & Other Pests. of this paper. We don’t need you to tell us Commercial & ,)#%.3%$ ).352%$ s Senior Discounts how to vote. Donate to our ‘Dress for Residential Service Serving WAYNE COUNTY & Surrounding Areas. Linda Priest Success’ collection Belleville resident To the Editor, The Belleville Area Women’s Club is 734-699-6889 I love Belleville and sponsoring a “Dress for Success” collection of clean, slightly-used, ladies’ clothes, want it to be better To the Editor, 4 P.M. TO D AILY DINNER SPECIALS 9 P. M. CLOWN LIVE MUSIC MAGICIAN Today I visited Belleville’s new retail FACE PAINTING GUITARIST TABLE store called “Belles.” If you like art, you SUNDAY -- TURKEY DINNER & will love the store. I think it’s fabulous. & BALLOONS NATHAN SWEET MAGIC You will find lovely pictures, statues, POT ROAST Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays sculptures, knits, quilts, furniture, and a MONDAY -- GERMAN PORK 6–8 p.m. 6–8:30 p.m. 6–8:30 p.m. resale area. Please, frequent this store so we can keep it in town. TUESDAY -- FATTOUSH SALAD I love Belleville, having lived here 61 $ 00 & MEDITERRANEAN PLATE years now. I know that the malls changed 10% 2 things, but we really need some more retail Hours: WEDNESDAY -- ITALIAN NIGHT stores. Plus, we need a small grocery store Monday - Saturday 6am – 10pm OFF THURSDAY -- POLISH DINNERS OFF in town. Many dislike going all the way Sunday 7am – 9pm Your Entire Bill to Meijer’s for a few things. I remember FRIDAY -- AYCE FISH - $9.49 Your Entire Bill of $20 or More the handy “Young’s Market’ that was very With coupon. Not to be With coupon. Not to be handy. SATURDAY -- CHEF’S CHOICE combined with any other combined with any other 734-697-1000 ND offer or discount. offer or discount. I am told that all of this is on Belleville’s JOIN US NOVEMBER 2 BAI BAI website. Apparently, no one looks at our AS WE CELEBRATE OUR BREAKFAST SPECIALS website. I feel if we had some people 9624 Belleville Rd. TH go out to the kind of stores we want and 5 ANNIVERSARY WITH A MONDAY - FRIDAY promote our beautiful city, we might get Belleville, MI RIBBON CUTTING. 10% OF 6am - 11am some results. The activities that go on all SALES WILL GO TO OUR Starting at only $2.79 year are very nice, but we need some retail With Beverage Purchase www.leosconeyisland.com LOCAL GOODFELLOWS! No Coupon Needed! Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 District Library Board discusses what to do about leaking roof By Rosemary K. Otzman Board member Mary Jane Dawson said with Director Suchy and then Suchy gets Oct. 27. Dr. Melvin Peters will do poetry Independent Editor they could put a tarp over the computers at to keep them; readings. Former Library Director Deb “I think we should talk about the roof,” night and pull it off in the morning. • Heard Suchy report that the new print Green coordinated the book club for 10 said Library Director Mary Jo Suchy shortly Vice president Joy Cichewicz said a release station is online and paper waste years; and after the start of the Oct. 11 meeting of the blue tarp over the roof would show the has gone down dramatically. There are no • Heard president Peters express Belleville Area District Library Board. community how much a new library is more unclaimed printouts at the end of the appreciation to the community for She said the day they had four inches of needed. day, she said; attending the library forums to talk about rain there were lots of leaks in the library “Sounds like there’s support for a blue • Heard Juriga report that the posts on the the millage proposals. “We’ve been roof and a computer used by the public got tarp,” Peters said. front portico have been repaired by Blue encouraged by their positive response,” she wet and took a week to dry out. She said the board shouldn’t spend too Ribbon Construction; said. She said friends from the city brought “We need more aggressive repairs,” much money before the Nov. 8 election • Heard Suchy report that 900 people a cake over earlier that day to support the Director Suchy said. when voters will decide if they support a attended the Harvest Fest and Cichewicz library’s efforts. Bringing the cake, which Board member John Juriga said a blue new building. always organizes the crafts, which are very was decorated by Mayor Kerreen Conley, tarp over the roof would help. “At our Nov. 15 meeting, we’ll discuss popular. Diana Mayo helped organize the were DDA Coordinator Carol Thompson, “I also had a leak in my office,” Suchy this again,” Peters said. volunteers this year and did a great job; Councilwoman Kim Tindall, and City said, indicating that was the first time that In other business at the 21-minute • Heard Suchy announce the African Manager Diana Kollmeyer. Following the happened. She said someone could double- meeting, the board: American Book Club will hold a 10th meeting, board members enjoyed the cake. check windows up on the roof to see if • Heard Michael Boelter, head of the anniversary celebration at 7 p.m., Thursday, they’re caulked. “We might have to re-roof personnel committee, tell board members part of the roof, which could cost about to fill out the director’s evaluation by the $8,000 to $10,000.” end of the month. He said he and fellow FBI UNIFORM CRIME REPORT Board president Sharon Peters said it committee member Treasurer Tanya Van Buren Sumpter might cost $20,000 to do the whole roof. Stoudemire will go over the evaluations Belleville Township Township 2015 Crime Incidents Incidents Incidents The Law Office of Population 28,202 3,845 9,320 Aggravated Assault 50 8 18 Amy M. Eversole Arson 1 0 0 “Where Education and the Law Meet” Burglary 90 13 28 Forcible Rape 8 2 3 152 Main St. Call 734-718-8574 Larceny and Theft 526 61 54 Suite 11 Visit Motor Vehicle Theft 68 4 7 Belleville, Mich. 48111 www.amyeversolelaw.com Murder and 0 0 0 Manslaughter Robbery 8 2 0 Property Crime 684 78 89 Violent Crime 73 16 21 Van Buren Sumpter Belleville Township Township 2014 Crime Incidents Incidents Incidents Population 28,269 3,957 9,332 Aggravated Assault 50 7 9 Arson 1 0 0 Burglary 116 9 32 Forcible Rape 6 1 1 Larceny and Theft 414 53 59 Motor Vehicle Theft 55 1 14 They’re reading the Independent Murder and 2 0 0 Manslaughter everywhere Robbery 15 0 0 Les Neinas and Linda Luke-Neinas read their Belleville-Area Independent at Lazar Property Crime 585 63 105 Equestrian Horse Park just outside of Budapest, Hungary. The couple took a Viking River Cruise from Passau to Budapest in the early fall of 2016. They recommend the Violent Crime 73 8 10 cruise highly. 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Call make any such preference, limitation after 12 p.m. (734) 377-6169 11/3 or discrimination." Familial status ------Quest, Inc. is HIRING includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, We’re looking for fun, energetic & caring Direct Care pregnant women and people securing Workers to assist persons with special needs we serve in custody of children under 18. their own homes. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Volunteers needed to Applicants must be: which is in violation of the law. Our • Responsible & committed and work well with others. readers are hereby informed that all place flags on veterans’ dwellings advertised in this newspaper • Have a clean criminal record. are available on an equal opportunity graves at Hillside • Be available for training. MORC/WCHO/CLS Training basis. To complain of discrimination The Hillside Cemetery Advisory call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. is preferred. Committee has issued a request for The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. volunteers to place American flags on the Send Letter/Resume to: graves of veterans starting at 8:30 a.m. on [email protected] Saturday, Oct. 29, preparing the graves for or Call (734) 458-8140 Veterans’ Day. Each cemetery section takes about an hour of work. Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 Sumpter Board puts Michele Roman on 30 City of Belleville THE BELLEVILLE INDEPENDENT Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice Public Notice THE BELLEVILLE INDEPENDENT daysNOW unpaid ACCEPTS CsuspensionREDIT CARDS! (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS! By Rosemary K. Otzman CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN NEW BUSINESS: Jahr moved, Hart seconded City of Belleville Independent Editor BOARD MEETING MINUTES to approve Resolution 2016-15 the 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) On a 6-1 vote, the Sumpter Township OCTOBER 4, 2016 Departmental Fee Schedules with the removal September 19, 2016 Board of Trustees put employee Michele Treasurer Budd called the meeting to order at of the FOIA Wages Schedule. Motion Carried. A regular meeting of the Council for the City of THE BELLEVILLE INDEPENDENT Roman on a disciplinary unpaid suspension 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Present: Treasurer McClanahan moved, Hart seconded to approve Belleville was called to order at 7:30 P.M., at the NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS! Budd, Trustee Jahr, Trustee McClanahan, the contract between Lawrence M. Clarke and Municipal Building, 6 Main Street by Mayor Conley. for 30 days effective immediately. Voting (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) Trustee Hart and Trustee Miller. Absent/ the Township for construction of the Harbor 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF no was Clerk Clarence Hoffman. Excused: Supervisor Combs and Clerk Wright. Club Lift Station in the amount of $379,400.00 SILENCE The special meeting of the board for this Others in attendance: Secretary Montgomery, and a 10% contingency for use at the discretion 2. ROLL CALL decision was held at 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Council Member Fielder Present Public Services Director Taylor, Engineer of the Public Services Director. Motion Carried. Council Member Smith Present Roman asked for the hearing on her Nummer and an audience of three (3). The Harbor Club lift station is the oldest sanitary Council Member Tindall Absent potential disciplinary action to be held in Miller moved, Jahr seconded to appoint lift station in the Township and has experienced Mayor Pro Tem Loria Present closed session. The vote was then in open Treasurer Budd as Chairperson for the meeting. an increase in equipment failure. Lawrence M. Mayor Conley Present session. Motion Carried. Clarke was the lowest bidder. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND CITIZEN COMMENTS THE BELLEVILLE THE BELLEVILLE First a motion was made by Trustee Peggy Treasurer Budd requested the following Hart moved, Jahr seconded to approve the Wade amendments: Addition of item #7 to the Trim engineering construction administration Presentations Morgan to terminate Michele Roman INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT Consent Agenda [Approval of the attorney services fee for the construction of the Harbor Brian Brown from the Mason Myrtle Lodge presented a ceremonial check for $1,500 to Police effective immediately. That failed for lack recommendation regarding case number 16- Club Lift Station in the amount not to exceed NOW ACCEPof support. TS Chief Berriman. NOW ACCEPTS 009339-CC and 16-009115-CC], correction to $35,900.00. Motion Carried. 4. AGENDA APPROVAL CREDIT Then,CA a motionRDS! was made by Treasurer the Work Study Session Minutes of September REPORTS: None Motion by Fielder, Second by Loria to approve the Alan Bates, supported by Trustee Don 19, 2016 to reflect that Trustee Miller was ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasurer Budd CREDIT CARDS! (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) agenda. (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) LaPorte, for a 30-day unpaid suspension present and removal of the 2017 FOIA Wage announced the Clerk’s Office mailed ballots MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. effective immediately, which passed 6-1. schedule from resolution 2016-15 the 2017 on Friday September 30, 2016 to all voters 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Fielder, Second by Smith to approve the The suspension is based on Article VIII Departmental Fee Schedules. who submitted an absentee ballot application. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Jahr moved, Voters who have not received their ballots Regular City Council meeting minutes of September of the applicable AFSCME collective 6, 2016 as presented. McClanahan seconded to approve the agenda as should contact the Clerk’s Office at 734-699- bargaining agreement, but no further MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. amended. Motion Carried. 8909; voters who are 60 or over, those who details were available. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Jahr expect they may be out of town on Election 7. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES None Also at the Oct. 5 meeting, the board moved, McClanahan seconded to approve the Day and those unable to attend the polls without 8. GENERAL BUSINESS firstTHE went BELLEVILLEinto a one-hour-and-53-minute Consent Agenda as amended [Corrected Work assistance are eligible to vote absentee; Recent A. Belleville Zombie 5K Run/Walk THE BELLEVILLE INDEPENDENT closed-doorINDEPENDEN session to discuss an attorney-T Study Session Minutes of September 19, 2016, court rulings allow voters to vote a straight party Motion by Loria, Second by Smith to approve client N privilegedOW ACCEP letter pertainingTS to the Closed Session Minutes of September 19, 2016, ticket in the partisan section of the ballot; Those Resolution No. 16-100 for the Belleville New Tech/ NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS! Board Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2016, voting straight party may also select individual DDA’s request to hold the Zombie 5K Run/Walk on proposedCREDI disciplineT CA and RDS! exempt from October 15, 2016 at Horizon Park from 9 a.m. to 12 (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) disclosure under the Open Meetings Act. Prepaid list of September 23, 2016, Prepaid candidates; the ballot has two pages-be sure to noon. (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) The total meeting lasted two hours and list of September 29, 2016, Voucher list of vote all sides; sample ballots are available on MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. October 4, 2016 and Approval of the attorney the Township website www.vanburen-mi.org 13 minutes. B. Belleville High School Student Council’s Parade recommendation regarding case number 16- and encouraged voters to download a copy of Request 009339-CC and 16-009115-CC]. Motion the ballot and review their selections prior to Motion by Smith, Second by Fielder to approve Carried. attending the polls on Election Day. Resolution No. 16-101 for the Belleville High THE BELLEVILLE THE BELLEVILLE CORRESPONDENCE NON AGENDA: School Student Council to hold a parade on October : Treasurer Budd read None. th INDEPENDENT NOW ACCEPTS INDEPENDENT NOW ACCEPTS a letter to Public Safety Director Laurain from ADJOURNMENT: Hart moved, Jahr seconded 14 from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. on W. Columbia Ave CREDIT CARDS! CREDIT CARDS! between the two school/administrative entrances. a resident thanking Officer Mike Long for his to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Motion Carried. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) assistance with a neighbor dispute. Leon Wright, Township Clerk C. Belleville Area Rotary Club’s Request for PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Linda Combs, Supervisor “Trunk or Treat” UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None Publish: October 20, 2016 Phil Miller was present to state that he was THE BELLEVILLE withdrawing his application. D. Southwestern Wayne Democratic Club’s Request THE BELLEVILLE to Use City Park INDEPENDENT Motion by Fielder, Second by Loria to approve as INDEPENDENT presented Resolution No. 16-102: the Southwestern NOW ACCEPTS Van Buren Public Schools Public Notice Wayne Democratic Club’s request to use Horizon NOW ACCEPTS Park for a membership picnic on October 9, 2016 CREDIT CARDS! from 1 to 4 p.m. (or October 16th rain date). VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) CREDIT CARDS! (Minimum $5 Purchase, Classified Ads Excluded) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID 9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES Motion by Loria, Second by Smith to approve Van Buren Public Schools, will receive sealed bid proposals until 2:00 p.m. on October 28, 2016, Resolution No. 16-103 to approve accounts for the Approach Paving Project at Savage Elementary School. Bids will be opened and publicly payable and payables over $500.00 for a total of read aloud immediately following the deadline for submission at 555 W. Columbia Ave., Belleville, $136,208.48. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MI 48111. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Loria, Second by Fielder to adjourn the A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Savage Elementary School, 42975 Savage meeting at 8:15 p.m. Road, Belleville, MI 48111, on October 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Sherri Scharf, City Clerk All bids must be addressed to: Van Buren Public Schools, 555 W. Columbia Ave., Belleville, MI Approved: October 3, 2016 48111. Attention: James Williams. Published: October 20, 2016
Bid Security, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must Read The Newspaper be included. Accepted bidders will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. On The Web! The Belleville-Area Bid documents may be viewed at the Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, Independent New Website www.cam-online.com. is Now Online! Visit us @ Publish: October 20, 2016 bellevilleareaindependent.com Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 City of Belleville Public Notice
City of Belleville Public Notice POLICE VEHICLE AUCTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Great Lakes Towing, 42350 Van Born Road, Belleville, County of Wayne, Michigan, a public sale of the following vehicle will be held:
2000 CHEVROLET, TWO DOOR , VIN: 1G1JF12T6Y7282270
DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2016 BELLEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 6 MAIN STREET PUBLISH: OCTOBER 20, 2016 BELLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 48111
BY SHERRI SCHARF, CITY CLERK
Sumpter Township Public Notice
Sumpter Township Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Swinson to Special Board Meeting Minutes reconvene into Open Session at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. October 5, 2016 Motion by P. Morgan to Terminate Michele Roman PUBLISH: October 20, 2016 Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m., showing present: effective immediately. Motion Fails for Lack of October 27, 2016 Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk C. Hoffman, Treasurer Support. Bates, Trustees: Oddy, Swinson, P, Morgan, LaPorte. Motion by Bates, supported by LaPorte for Michele Also showing present Attorney Young, Attorney Stacy Roman to have a thirty (30) day unpaid suspension Belisle, Attorney Anthony Chubb, Deputy Clerk J. effective immediately. Roll call Vote: Yes: J. Morgan, Hoffman, Maria Beaudrie, Michael Petrowski and Bates, Swinson, P. Morgan, LaPorte, Oddy. Nay: C. Michele Roman. Hoffman. Motion carried. 3. Agenda: Motion by P. Morgan, supported 5. Open Floor: by LaPorte to approve agenda. Motion carried 6: Adjournment: Motion by P. Morgan, supported Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice unanimously. by Bates to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. Motion carried 4. New Business: unanimously. A. Motion by Bates, supported by P. Morgan to Respectfully submitted, !"#$%&$'()*+,"-.')/'0#+'12$&+' go into Closed Session pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) Clarence J. Hoffman Jr. 1)#$3')/'($2,%&&,' to discuss an Attorney-Client Privileges Document Certification exempt from Disclosure to MCL 15.243(1)(g) at 6:03 I, Clarence J. Hoffman Jr., Clerk of Sumpter Township, 4)%-5&')/'6278-5'9&#$-+:' p.m. Roll call vote: Yes: J. Morgan, C. Hoffman, do hereby certify that the following is a true copy ' Bates, Swinson, Oddy, LaPorte, P. Morgan. Nay: of minutes taken at a Special Board Meeting of the ("&' !"#$%&$' ()*+,"-.' *-88' ")83' #' 6278-5' 9&#$-+:' )+' (2&,3#;' 4)<&=7&$' >?' @A>B' None. Motion carried unanimously. Sumpter Township Board of trustees on October 5, 32$-+:'#'C.&5-#8'1)#$3')/'($2,%&&,'=&&%-+:'#%'DEAA'.F=F'-+'%"&'1)#$3'G))='#%'%"&' Motion by Oddy, supported by P. Morgan to 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sumpter Township Hall, reconvene into Open Session at 7:53 p.m. Motion 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, County ()*+,"-.'9#88'%)'$&5&-<&'.278-5'5)==&+%')+E' carried unanimously. of Wayne, and that the said meeting was conducted ' B. Motion by P. Morgan, supported by LaPorte to and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant • ("&'@A>B'H=&+3&3'I&+&$#8'J2+3'123:&%' go into Closed Session at 7:55 p.m. for Potential to and in full compliance with the Open Meeting Act, Disciplinary Action of Township Employee • ("&'@A>D'6$).),&3'I&+&$#8'J2+3'123:&%' being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and Michele Roman as contemplated by Article VIII that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be • C.&5-#8'G&<&+2&'J2+3,' of the Applicable AFSCME Collective Bargaining available as required by said act. >F !)==2+-%;'K&<&8).=&+%'18)5L'I$#+%'M!K1IN' Agreement. Roll Call Vote: Yes: J. Morgan, C. Clarence J. Hoffman Jr., Clerk Hoffman, Bates, LaPorte, Swinson, Oddy, P. Morgan. Publish: October 20, 2016 @F K)*+%)*+'K&<&8).=&+%'H2%")$-%;'MKKHN' Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. OF PKJH'J2+3' QF P#+3/-88'J2+3' RF 1&88&<-88&'H$&#'S2,&2=' City of Belleville Public Notice BF TU>U>'C&$<-5&'J2+3' DF J&3&$#8'J)$/&-%2$&'J2+3' CITY OF BELLEVILLE VF C%#%&'J)$/&-%2$&'J2+3' NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST • ("&'@A>D'6$).),&3'C#8#$;'C5"&328&' ' In compliance with State Election Law 168, Section 798, a test will be ("&'.$).&$%;'%#W'=-88#:&'$#%&'.$).),&3'%)'7&'8&<-&3'%)',2..)$%'%"&'.$).),&3'723:&%' conducted on Thursday, October 20th at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall, 6 Main *-88'7&'#',27X&5%')/'%"-,'"&#$-+:F' Street, Belleville, MI for the purpose of certifying the program to be ' used in the counting device which will be utilized to process voter !).-&,' )/' %"&' H=&+3&3?' 6$).),&3?' C.&5-#8' G&<&+2&' J2+3,' 123:&%,' #+3' %"&' ballots in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Primary Election. Test will be .$).),&3' C#8#$;' C5"&328&' #$&' #<#-8#78&' #%' %"&' !8&$LY,' Z//-5&' QBQ@R' (;8&$' G3F?' open to the public and any concerned citizens may attend. 0#+'12$&+'()*+,"-.?'S['QV>>>' ' The City of Belleville will provide, in accordance with the Americans [+'!)=.8-#+5&'*-%"'%"&'H=&$-5#+'*-%"'K-,#7-8-%-&,'H5%?'$&#,)+#78&'#55)==)3#%-)+,' with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations with advance notice *-88'7&'=#3&'*-%"'#3<#+5&'+)%-5&'%)'%"&'!8&$LY,'Z//-5&'QBQ@R'(;8&$'G3F?'0#+'12$&+' to the Clerk’s Office, 734-697-9323.
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The Belleville-Area TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Independent New Website A Public Accuracy Test will be conducted on the following date and time for the is Now Online! Visit us @ purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulation equipment and programs which will bellevilleareaindependent.com be used to tabulate voted ballots for the November General Election to be held on November 8, 2016 in Sumpter Township, Wayne County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held on October 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. 23480 Sumpter Road Sumpter Township Public Notice Belleville, MI 48111 approve adopting Township Dog Ordinance. Motion The Township of Sumpter will provide in accordance with the Disabilities Act a Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes carried unanimously. reasonable accommodation with advanced notice to the Clerk’s Office. Candidates C. Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Swinson and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: September 27, 2016 to approve the transfer of Ordinance Officer Randy Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm., showing present: Lynch to full time duty Water Department. Motion Clarence J. Hoffman Jr., Clerk at 734-461-6201. Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk C. Hoffman, Treasurer carried unanimously. Clarence J. Hoffman Jr. Bates, Trustees: Swinson, Oddy, LaPorte, P. Morgan. 12. Announcements: Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Clerk A. Turkey Shoot begins at 12:00 p.m., Registration is J. Hoffman and approximately 20 residents. 11:30 a.m. First four Sundays in October. Sumpter Township 3. Agenda: Motion by C. Hoffman, supported by 13. Open Floor: P. Morgan to approve the Agenda with the following Publish: October 20, 2016 A. Mary Ban: additions: 1. Channel 4 News Truck at Community Center Posted: October 17, 2016 Item C: Consider approval the transfer of Ordinance 2. Huron Township need of an additional Fire Station Officer Randy Lynch to full time duty in the Water 3. Library Millage exact total Department. 4. Article in Independent stating that Sumpter 14. Closed Session: Pending litigation Po vs. Sumpter Township is almost bankrupt, is totally untrue. Township. 5. Thanks to the Township Board for approving the City of Belleville Public Notice Motion carried unanimously. Dog Ordinance. 4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only B. Virginia Belinski 5. Minutes: 1. National Voter Registration Day A. Motion by Hoffman, supported by LaPorte 2. Thanks to Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk C. Hoffman, City of Belleville City Council to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of Treasurer Bates for being at the Town Hall mostly full September 13, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. time. 6. Warrants: Motion by P. Morgan, supported by 3. Feels the Township Board is a great Board and she NOTICE OF VACANCY LaPorte to approve warrants totaling 1,816,936.39. loves living in Sumpter Township. Roll call vote: Yes: J. Morgan, C. Hoffman, Bates, 14. Closed Session: Pending litigation Po vs. TO BE FILLED ON THE LaPorte, Swinson, Oddy, P. Morgan. Nay: None. Sumpter Township Motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL A. Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Swinson 7. Parks & Recreation/Chamber Report-Swinson: to go into closed session at 7:02 pm. Roll call vote: A. Sumpter Country Festival totals for this year J. Morgan, C. Hoffman, Bates, Oddy, Swinson, $11,551.11. P. Morgan, LaPorte. Nay: none. Motion carried As of October 18, 2016, a vacancy exists on the Belleville City B. Don Rochon Car Show and Demolition Derby unanimously. Council, resulting from the resignation of Council Member Kim total 1,475.48 (not including bottle return) B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Swinson to bring C. Turkey Shoot begins at Noon the first four closed session to an end and bring open session back Tindall. The City Charter requires the City Council to fill the Sundays of October, registration at 11:30 am. in order at 7:54 pm. Motion carried unanimously. vacancy within 30 days. The term of office for the vacancy will D. Booville starts in October. C. Motion by Swinson, supported by LaPorte to Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Bates to approve expire on December 4, 2017. direct Attorney Young to carry out direction given Parks & Recreation/Chamber Report. Motion carried by the Board in closed session. Motion carried unanimously. unanimously. The City Council intends to fill the vacancy at a special City 8. Planning/Zoning Report-Oddy: 15. Adjournment: Motion by Swinson, supported A. Planning Commission Meeting no quorum on by P. Morgan to adjourn at 7:55 pm. Motion carried Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 6:00pm, September 8, 2016-Medical Marijuana Language unanimously. after a review of applications submitted by citizens interested in for Zoning, Portable Storage Containers was on the Respectfully submitted, Agenda. the position. Application forms may be obtained from the City Clarence J. Hoffman Jr., Clerk B. ZBA Meeting October 6, 2016. Certification Clerk’s Office, 6 Main Street, Belleville, Michigan 48111. Motion by Swinson, supported by C. Hoffman to I, Clarence J. Hoffman Jr., Clerk of Sumpter Township, Approve Planning/Zoning Report. Motion carried do hereby certify that the following is a true copy of unanimously. minutes taken at a Regular Board Meeting of the Requirements to serve on City Council are as follows: 9. Attorney’s Report-Young: Sumpter Township Board of Trustees on September ! City resident for at least one (1) year A. Dog Ordinance 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Sumpter Township Hall, B. Governor signed New Medical Marijuana Bill ! Currently registered as a voter 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, County Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Swinson to of Wayne, and that the said meeting was conducted approve the Attorney’s Report. Motion carried and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant Applications must be filed with the City Clerk no later than unanimously. to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, 10. Board Response being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016. 11. New Business: that the minutes were kept and will be available as A. Motion by P. Morgan, supported by Bates to required by said act. Sherri Scharf approve to pay Van Buren Township $12,772.00 Clarence J. Hoffman Jr., Clerk for Matching Funds FEMA Grant. Motion carried Sumpter Township PUBLISH: October 20 & 27, 2016 City Clerk/Treasurer unanimously. Publish: October 20, 2016 B. Motion by C. Hoffman, supported by P. Morgan to Page 26 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 27 1042 – agency assist, Dellor St. 1812 – juvenile complaint, Carmell St. Friday, Oct. 14: 1134 – larceny, Van Buren St. 1908 – suspicious situation, W. Columbia Ave. 0810 – unauthorized driving away of auto, Van Buren Township 1347 – agency assist, Parkwood Friday, Oct. 14: Creekside 1552 – property damage accident, Ecorse/Hannan 0816 – assist citizen, Main St./N. Liberty St. 0915 – death investigation, 48000 bl. Roy Ct. Police Dispatch Log 1854 – disorderly conduct, DNR boat launch 0905 – information, Main St./Fourth St. 1103 – suspicious vehicle, 20000 bl. Clark Rd. 1922 – operating while intoxicated, Belleville Rd. 0906 – malicious destruction of property, W. Davis 1304 – fraud complaint, 21000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Out of the 605 dispatch calls reported by Van Buren / Tyler Rd. 1007 – narcotics crime, W. Columbia Ave. 1314 – animal complaint, 48000 bl. Judd Rd. Township police this week, the following are selected 2305 – narcotics crime, Hardwood Dr. / Cottonwood 1016 – trespassing, W. Columbia Ave. 1330 – abandoned vehicle, 40000 bl. Harris Rd. for this column. Dr. 1215 – agency assist, Belleville Rd./Denton Rd. 1454 – animal complaint, 18000 bl. Elwell Rd. Sunday, Oct. 9: Friday, Oct. 14: 1231 – suspicious situation, Hillside 1502 – parking complaint, 47000 bl. Bemis Rd. 0135 – assault & battery, W. Archwood Dr. 0001 – fraud, Belleville Rd. 1552 – trespassing, W. Columbia Ave. 1539 – well-being check, 24000 bl. Bohn Rd. 0241 – disorderly conduct, Belleville 0208 – noise complaint, Millington Ct./Ironwood 1626 – property damage accident, W. Columbia 1818 – animal complaint, Arkona/Sumpter 0316 – disorderly conduct, Rawsonville Rd. Dr. 1812 – welfare check, Henry St. 1856 – animal complaint, 44000 bl. Arkona Rd. 0816 – breaking & entering, Patriot Ln. 0236 – disorderly conduct, Quirk Rd. 2050 – parking complaint, W. Columbia Ave. 1902 – fire dept. assist, 43000 bl. Judd Rd. 1046 – assault & battery, rest area I-94 W. 0815 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. / 2054 – suspicious situation, Harbour Pointe Dr. 1934 – well-being check, 50000 bl. Willis Rd. 1356 – shots fired, Bog Rd. Denton Rd. 2109 – parking complaint, W. Columbia Ave. 1939 – alarm, 50000 bl. Willis Rd. 1608 – personal injury accident, N. I-94 Service Dr. 0953 – breaking & entering, S. Ponderosa Trl. 2259 – warrant arrest, Washtenaw County Jail Saturday, Oct. 15: / Beck Rd. 0956 – hospice, Maple Dr. Saturday, Oct. 15: 0153 – alarm, Rustic Ln. 1641 – neighbor trouble, Lake Villa Dr. 1303 – property damage accident, Denton/Ecorse 0042 – assist fire dept., Estrada 0233 – civil dispute, 23000 bl. Karr Rd. 1740 – assault & battery, Oak Ln. 1555 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. / 0455 – assist fire dept., Church St. 1105 – larceny, 44000 bl. Judd Rd. 1747 – E-911 hang up/investigation, N. I-94 Service S. I-94 Service Dr. 0737 – larceny, Liberty 1311 – missing person, Greenmeadow Dr. 1617 – malicious destruction of property, Belleville 0854 – shots fired, Carmell St. 1702 – noise complaint, 47000 bl. Willow Rd. 1956 – harassment call, Outer Dr./Old Michigan Rd. 1034 – unauthorized driving away of auto, Main 1739 – civil dispute, Rustic Ln. 2011 – disorderly conduct, Johnny’s Hot Spot 1632 – agency assist, W. Columbia St. 1828 – fire dept. assist, Timberlane 2012 – assault & battery, Park Estates 1934 – personal injury accident, Sumpter/Spencer 1425 – warrant arrest, Sumpter Rd. 1956 – felonious assault, Rustic Ln. 2052 – shots fired, Beckley Rd. Saturday, Oct. 15: 1514 – assault & battery, Belleville High School 2236 – suspicious incident, Rustic Ln. 2322 – larceny, Hardwood Dr. 0004 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. 1622 – vehicle lockout, W. Columbia Ave. Also on this week’s log are 19 follow-up investigations, Monday, Oct. 10: 0113 – noise complaint, N. I-94 Service Dr. Also on this week’s log are 27 traffic stops. 31 miscellaneous details, 132 patrol checks, and 46 0101 – property damage accident, Ecorse/Marlowe 0151 – vehicle repossessed, Colony Ln. traffic stops. 0159 – vehicle repossessed, Lake Villa Dr. 0518 – trespassing, Jackson St. 0723 – malicious destruction of property, Fay Dr. 0919 – malicious destruction of property, S. I-94 0935 – property damage accident, WB I-94 / Service Dr. Sumpter Township Keystone, community Belleville 1059 – disorderly conduct, S. Woodbury Dr. 1322 – property damage accident, Haggerty/Tyler 1214 – assist fire dept., Beck Fields Police Dispatch Log support 7-year-old 1519 – fraud, Lighthouse Dr. 1404 – neighbor trouble, Rose Blvd. 1541 – property damage accident, Haggerty/Huron 1413 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. Sunday, Oct. 9: cancer amputee River Dr. 1520 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. 0047 – property damage accident, 42000 bl. Willis 1553 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. / 1525 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. Ct. By Rosemary K. Otzman 1630 – disturbance, Vernon S. I-94 Service Dr. 0048 – suspicious person, Harris/Martinsville Independent Editor 1728 – larceny from auto, Denton Rd. 1740 – PPO violation, Denton Rd. 0107 – breaking & entering, 17000 bl. Martinsville 1737 – shots fired, Rayna Ct. 1914 – disorderly conduct, Martz Rd. 0134 – noise complaint, 44000 bl. Arkona Rd. At the Oct. 11 meeting of the Keystone 1819 – assault & battery, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1924 – retail fraud, Belleville Rd. 0907 – dumping complaint, 24000 bl. Sherwood Academy Board of Directors, Keystone 1838 – larceny from auto, Denton Rd. 1937 – vagrant, Belleville Rd. 1412 – neighbor dispute, Carriage Ln. Principal Keturah Godfrey told a story 1957 – property damage accident, Denton Rd. / 1913 – juvenile complaint, Briarwood Dr. 1503 – ORV complaint, 46000 bl. Willow Rd. about about a Keystone second grader 2002 – property damage accident, EB I-94 rest area Beckley Rd. 1527 – shots fired, 46000 bl. Harris Rd. 2035 – juvenile complaint, Maurice Dr. 1958 – fireworks, Lohr Rd. 1739 – civil dispute, 17000 bl. Savage Rd. named Makaela whose cancer came back 2107 – suicide or attempt, Van Born Rd. 2042 – fight, Martz Rd. Monday, Oct. 10: after two years of treatment and the parents Tuesday, Oct. 11: 2203 – noise complaint, Wildbrook Dr. 0934 – civil dispute, 44000 bl. Harris Rd. were given a choice of more chemotherapy, 2218 – noise complaint, Hull Rd. 0237 – disturbance, Kirkridge Park Dr. 1212 – animal complaint, Karr/Arkona that had an uncertain result, or amputation 0415 – larceny from auto, S. I-94 Service Dr. Also on this week’s log are 277 traffic stops, 68 of 1525 – fire dept. assist, 25000 bl. Martinsville 0844 – property damage accident, Michigan Ave. / which were on the I-94 and I-275 freeways. 1628 – animal complaint, Harris/Martinsville of her leg. Denton Rd. 1846 – fire dept. assist, Rustic Ln. Amputation of her left leg was the day of 0959 – harassment call, Dorchester Dr. 2008 – fire dept. assist, 46000 bl. Arkona Rd. the board meeting. 1043 – harassment call, Bog Rd. 2200 – citizen assist, 27000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Godfrey said the second graders got 1120 – operating while intoxicated, S. I-94 Service Belleville Police 2334 – larceny, 46000 bl. Arkona Rd. 1327 – property damage accident, N. I-94 Service Tuesday, Oct. 11: together to order her an American Girl doll Dr. / Belleville Rd. Dispatch Log 0509 – assist other agency, 20000 bl. Haggerty Rd. with a prosthetic leg. Channel 4 came out 1547 – property damage accident, Crowley 0830 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Roy Ct. to cover the story a week earlier. 1548 – disorderly conduct, Belleville Rd. Sunday, Oct. 9: 0936 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. “The community really rallied behind 1608 – family trouble, Westlake 0944 – suspicious person, W. Columbia Ave. 1601 – well-being check, Wear/Sumpter 1717 – agency assist, Hayward’s 1057 – vehicle lockout, Henry St. 1641 – reckless driver, 17000 bl. Sumpter Rd. her,” Godfrey said. Wednesday, Oct. 12: 1839 – family trouble, Belle Villa Blvd. 1659 – 911 hang up, 21000 bl. Elwell Rd. Students at Keystone wore gold or 0118 – operating while intoxicated, Rawsonville Rd. Monday, Oct. 10: 1807 – neighbor dispute, 18000 bl. Savage Rd. yellow shirts with jeans on the day of the / Bemis Rd. 0250 – suspicious vehicle, Belle Plaza 1851 – reckless driver, Judd/Fenster surgery to support Makaela. She reportedly 0133 – property damage accident, S. I-94 Service 0832 – malicious destruction of property, Capistrano 1950 – odor investigation, 17000 bl. Martha Dr. / Quirk Rd. Ct. Wednesday, Oct. 12: came through the surgery well and will be 0228 – property damage accident, S. I-94 Service 1624 – assist fire dept., Robbe St. 0031 – death investigation, 39000 bl. Willow Rd. entering physical therapy. Dr./Quirk Rd. 2050 – parking complaint, Belle Villa Blvd. 0532 – suspicious incident, 24000 bl. Karr Rd. There is a GoFundMe account for The 0638 – property damage accident, Haggerty Rd. 2123 – suicide or attempt, Loza Ln. 1026 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Mighty Makaela and also a raffle is under 0910 – property damage accident, Tyler Rd. Tuesday, Oct. 11: 1053 – civil dispute, 40000 bl. Harris Rd 0956 – property damage accident, Michigan Ave./ 0057 – parking complaint, Belle Villa Blvd. 1117 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. way for a seven-night stay at the Gulfview Denton Rd. 0108 – parking complaint, Belle Villa Blvd. 1547 – property damage accident, 47000 bl. Bemis Manor Resort in Fort Myers Beach, FL. 1036 – private property incident, Industrial 1032 – assist fire dept., Estrada 1602 – down wires, Willow/Sumpter The package was donated by Jaiden Dixon 1052 – larceny from auto, Belleville 1239 – disorderly conduct, W. Columbia Ave. 1614 – reckless driver, Willow/Sumpter and Timothy Frost. All proceeds go to 1109 – private property incident, Industrial 1610 – fight, Main St. 1828 – down wires, 46000 bl. Willow Rd. 1429 – lost property, Belleville Lake 1635 – assist fire dept., Harbour Pointe Dr. 1840 – suspicious incident, Tulip Makaela’s family. Tickets are $5 each or 1534 – property damage accident, Van Born / 1705 – larceny, Hayward’s 1919 – fire dept. assist, 24000 bl. Sherwood Rd. three for $12 and are available at Keystone, Sheldon 2016 – assist fire dept., Church St. 2000 – suspicious vehicle, 48000 bl. Willow Rd. Egan’s Pub, Garden Fantasy, or by calling 1557 – found property, I-94 rest area Wednesday, Oct. 12: Thursday, Oct. 13: (734) 476-7682. 1600 – found property, Tyler Rd. 0055 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 0302 – well-being check, Rustic Ln. 1601 – neighbor trouble, Maurice Dr. 0326 – suspicious person, Owen Intermediate 0833 – fire dept. assist, 48000 bl. Roy Ct. 1755 – fraud, Tyler Rd. 1255 – prisoner transport, Main St. 0942 – trespassing complaint, 47000 bl. Willow 1949 – larceny, Daniel Dr. 1644 – suspicious situation, South St. 1056 – suspicious incident, Nevada BHS home games 2145 – intimidation threat, W. Archwood Dr. 1709 – civil matter, N. Liberty St. 1145 – citizen assist, Bemis/Rawsonville 2150 – property damage accident, WB I-94 / 2015 – malicious destruction of property, Main St. 1231 – traffic hazard, 45000 bl. Judd Rd. Here are upcoming Belleville High Belleville Rd. Thursday, Oct. 13: 1235 – suspicious vehicle, 21000 bl. Sherwood Rd. School home athletic events: 2159 – noise complaint, Arthur St. 0117 – warrant arrest, Main St. 1246 – mental health commitment, 26000 bl. Elwell • Thursday, Oct. 20 – Freshman 2229 – suicide or attempt, Ryznar Dr. 0948 – suspicious situation, W. Columbia Ave. Rd. Volleyball, 5:30 p.m.; JV Volleyball, 5:30 2232 – disorderly conduct, E. Archwood Dr. 1212 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 1342 – fire dept. assist, 21000 bl. Sherwood Rd. Thursday, Oct. 13: 1406 – assist fire dept., Owen St. 1741 – malicious destruction of property, 23000 bl. p.m.; Varsity Girls Swim & Dive, 6 p.m.; 0324 – property damage accident, WB I-94 / 1446 – animal complaint, Second St. Carleton West Rd. Varsity Volleyball, 7 p.m. Rawsonville Rd. 1527 – court duty, S. Wayne Rd. 1837 – family trouble, 45000 bl. Harris Rd. • Friday, Oct. 21 – Varsity Football, 7 0949 – agency assist, Brain/High 1757 – assist fire dept., Sumpter Rd. 2238 – assist other agency, Clark/Judd p.m. Page 26 Belleville Area Independent/October 20, 2016October 20, 2016/Belleville Area Independent Page 27 Sen. Hopgood offers Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code series — will be shown at the MJR Westland Grand 2HULQJEXVLQHVVDQG free movie to veterans on Cinema 16 located at 6800 N. Wayne Road SHUVRQDOΖ7VXSSRUW Veterans Day, Nov. 11 in Westland. Tickets are limited to two per LQPHWUR'HWURLWVLQFH veteran and are available on a first-come, 1995. Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D.-Taylor, first-served basis. RSVP is required. invites members of the community to Sen. Hopgood represents Michigan’s 6th his second-annual free Veterans Day Senate District, which includes Belleville, movie event on Friday, Nov. 11, at noon, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren 015 Township. 5 - 2 in acknowledgment of the tremendous 1 9 9 sacrifice and service of America’s military For more information, contact Sen. veterans. Hopgood’s office by calling (517) 373- In cooperation with MJR Westland Grand 7800, by emailing SenHHopgood@senate. Cinema 16 and John Glenn High School mi.gov or visiting his Facebook page at WEBSITE SPECIAL JROTC, “Inferno” (PG-13) — which is facebook.com/SenHopgood . 4 page custom design based on the bestselling novel in author $1999 Belleville Area District Library Public Notice 9LUXV5HPRYDO Ζ7&RQVXOWLQJ Belleville Area District Library Proposed New Library Public Forums 'HVNWRS /DSWRS Save $70 DQG6HUYHUVXSSRUW with our virus removal special. 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