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A the July 18 meeting of the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees, a representative A resolution of congratulations signed by Gov. Rick Snyder was presented to Clerk from U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s office presented a plaque to Leon Wright, Wright, by State Rep. Kristi Pagan and Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood. left, for being named Clerk of the Year. Montgomery nominated VBT Clerk Leon Wright for top state award - and he won
No one sees what we do like the people election inspectors for the election. Leon that work with us. uses this as an opportunity for recruitment Last August, Joanne Montgomery, Deputy of precinct workers and voter registration Clerk of Van Buren Charter Township, of high school seniors. submitted this nomination of Leon Wright The Tyler Cemetery has benefited for Michigan Association of Municipal from the donations from the Belleville Clerks’ 2017 Township Clerk of the Year Area Civic Fund, spearhead by Leon, award. for improvements of adding fence and And, he won. On July 18 his award was replacing the maintenance shed. He has celebrated at the township board meeting. also used highway millings from local road Leon is the Clerk of Van Buren Township. improvement projects to improve access to Joanne said she has had the privilege to the cemetery. work with Leon since he was first elected Leon is a man with a compassion for in 2008. Her nomination letter describes helping other people. When a community Wayne County Commissioner Al Haidous presented a resolution unanimously approved many projects and initiatives Leon has member was tragically killed, he assisted by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners honoring Clerk Wright. Commissioner brought to fruition. in raising funds to cover the burial plot. Haidous said, “and you know how hard it is to get them to agree to anything.” During his time as Clerk, Leon has He helps with the Coats of School Kids received funding from the Belleville Area Program to donate ten coats in each of the cancer. November he honors Military of the International Institute of Municipal Civic Fund to provide the high school six elementary schools in the Van Buren Veterans. Leon has worked with Eagle Clerks, Michigan Township Association, students with real-life voting experience. Public School System. Adopting a local Scouts to develop signage and place a bench and a representative of the Southeastern Leon transforms the high school into a family for Christmas is also on Leon’s to honor veterans in the Tyler Cemetery. He Michigan Council of Government. voting precinct for the Student Council list. So is helping with relief efforts and has also developed and hosted the first Van Leon is a member of the Michigan Election. He has ballots coded and uses donations for community fire victims. Buren Township Employee Appreciation Association of Municipal Clerks and M100 tabulators for the Student Council In October you can find Leon’s office Week funded by local businesses and was recently appointed to the Board of Election. High school seniors serve as decorated to raise awareness of breast vendors. Free to all residents, Shred Day is Directors representing Townships. He has
another one of Leon’s projects. the Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk
Permit No. 26 No. Permit (CMMC) designation from MAMC and This Space On The Front Page. Front The On Space This In addition to serving his community, Leon
48111 is active in the Association of Wayne County holds the designation of Certified Municipal Belleville, MI Belleville,
Postal Regulations Require Regulations Postal
US Postage Paid Postage US Clerks, serving as president. He is a board Clerk (CMC) and is working to obtain his STANDARD member of the Michigan Municipal Risk Master Municipal Clerk Designation from
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Otzman Independent Editor Last week, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted in favor of a plan by Supervisor Kevin McNamara to lower Belleville Lake so residents and the township can repair docks and seawalls and clean up the lake. It is tentatively planned for September or October, 2019, when the Ford Lake Dam will close off the flow of the Huron River into Belleville Lake and French Landing Dam will open its gates to let the water empty out. Matthew Best, deputy director of the VBT planning and economic development department, said the plan would be to lower the lake three to seven feet and maybe more. Best is the township’s environmental expert. Belleville Lake was formed in 1925 when Detroit Edison dammed up the river at French Landing. It has been lowered several times over the years and always with problems of shifting shorelines caused by the drying up of the soil. In September of 1973, the Department of Natural Resources lowered the lake as part of its plan to poison the “trash fish” (mainly carp) in the lake that were crowding out game fish. The DNR was paying for the project which would end up with the Detroit News photo by Steffens planting of game fish and an estimated $1.5 This photo was taken on Sept. 24, 1973 to go along with a story by reporter Doug McInnis on problems with lowering the water level million increase in recreational revenue on Belleville Lake that was printed on Sept. 25, 1974 in The Detroit News. Several of photographer Steffens’ pictures were printed. for VBT and the City of Belleville, which This shot, that was not printed, shows the boat docks at Doane’s Boat Marina in Belleville as “high and dry.” The person in the picture surround the lake. is believed to be the late Bob Doane. This photo was purchased from The Detroit News by Glenn Silvenis who shares it with readers. On Sept. 17, the draining started and the lake level had dropped about 11 feet of pressure the main to the breaking point. hundreds of local residents went out to look supporting the project. the 30-32 feet planned when it was halted Gas company crews worked all day at what was uncovered so far, including a It was started. The first use of a helicopter because there were partial collapses of the Sept. 24 to uncover the main and relieve cement road, the old Belleville Road that in Michigan to assist in a lake treatment embankment along a portion of Belleville pressures on the line from the shifting earth. crossed the Huron River in the early days allowed the rotenone to be sprayed into Road at the bridge and Denton Road at that Work crews looped steel cables around the before there was a lake. otherwise inaccessible areas of the lake. bridge. main and secured them to guard rails on the The cement road had something scratched The helicopter was also used as a spotter The shifting embankment opened up a other side of the roadway. into the concrete, apparently by those who and coordinator during the fish kill. The 150’ fissure along Belleville Road near the Officials feared further drainage would laid it. It said: “Clark & Son, July 1904.” rest of the rotenone was dumped out of entrance to the bridge. undermine the roadbed itself. Youngsters had fun riding their bikes on barrels into the backwash of boats. The two bridges were closed to traffic DNR manager for Southern Michigan the newly discovered, old road. Because of the anticipated large kill of because they were deemed unsafe and William Laycock said his department The west end of Belleville Lake was rough fish, an organized dead fish pick-up Belleville residents heading to I-94 had a wanted to complete the lake draining drained to the bottom. program was planned. Fisheries’ personnel six-mile-long detour. project if further damage appeared unlikely. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department enlisted the aid of 40 prison trustees, As, the earthen embankment supporting He said his department was aware that the reported recovering several safes, numerous township workers, National Guardsmen, the road shifted, a section dropped about loss of water pressure against the shoreline handguns and rifles, a car stolen three years local businesses, schools and school three feet and opened a cut about eight could cause the embankment to shift earlier, and many boats, including one with children, sportsmen clubs, and interested inches wide, according to William Mascaro, He said the DNR had been advised that by a 50 horsepower motor attached. Many cars citizens. an engineer with the Wayne County Road draining the lake gradually the possibilities and pieces of cars were found, as well. Belleville High School officials declared Commission. of earth collapsing would be minimized. He Visitors took lots of pictures of what they a “Cleanup Day” allowing some 400 Belleville Mayor Royce E. Smith said that is why the DNR planned to drop found under the lake, which included a students to help out. criticized the DNR’s method of operation the lake gradually over a two-week period wheelchair, tree stumps, and lots of cans, Some 850,000 pounds of carcasses were and in particular for not having inspected from mid-September to early October. glass, and other debris. Some used small hauled to the landfill, with 95% being the two bridge structures before initiating The plan had been to take the lake level boats or canoes to travel the river way and carp. the drainage project. down to the stream bed and then poison water still left in the lake. Fish restocking began immediately after The collapsing embankment also threated the fish with rotenone. It would take less At first, the project was cancelled and then detoxification of the lake one week after to burst the 8” gas line into the city which poison if there was less water. reinstated after a meeting was organized the 11 days of cleanup ended. ran about four feet beneath the fissure. Then, they would clean out the trash fish, by local people to meet with the DNR In 1973 fall fingerling walleye, tiger Michigan Consolidated Gas Company fill the lake, and plant game fish. at Belleville High School auditorium. It muskellunge, largemouth bass, bluegills, officials feared that shifting earth would While officials decided what to do, was attended by more than 850 people (continued on page 20) Page 4 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 5 O P I N I O N S Editorial EXTRA THINGS I KNOW ...By Rosemary K. Otzman Sumpter Township A large number of people attended Clarence Hoffman’s funeral service at Higgerson board immediately and Neal Funeral Home in Belleville last Thursday. Four Sumpter Township fire replaces Hoffman fighters stood at attention near the casket Sumpter Township Supervisor John during the ceremony. Morgan immediately replaced Clerk I’m told, as the long procession wended its Clarence Hoffman, who died July 14, with way down Sumpter Road to his final resting Hoffman’s former deputy clerk, Esther place at the Chapel of Memorial Gardens on Hurst. Willow Road, it went past the Sumpter Fire At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Hall. Members of the fire department were Sumpter Township Board of Trustees, lined up saluting in front of the fire vehicles Supervisor Morgan recommended Hurst that had been pulled out of the fire hall and for the position and the rest of the board were lined up with their lights ablaze. This agreed. Trustee Don Swinson was on brought tears to the eyes of some riding in vacation and absent from the meeting. the procession. Trustee Hurst had to resign verbally before At the cemetery, the VFW honor guard was 34th District Court Judge David Parrott waiting for his military tribute. could swear her in to her new position as *** clerk. Judge Parrott was waiting for the Sumpter Township reports it has received board vote out of sight in the back room. a letter from Wayne County saying no more Hurst had worked for the township for paving will be done on Bemis Road this more than 30 years and as deputy clerk for year. Maybe, next year. Hoffman. She retired and then ran against This is another chapter in the ongoing saga Hoffman for his job – and lost. of Bemis Road. A large part of the eastern Supervisor Morgan, who spoke in glowing end, near Haggerty/Savage, is crumbling terms of Hoffman at Tuesday’s meeting, and has potholes that drivers try to avoid by had dumped him from the Morgan Team in driving into the oncoming lane. the 2016 election and put in Hurst for clerk. Well, a month or so ago, the county came All the members of the Morgan Team won, and put new, smooth blacktop on about a except for Hurst. Voters retained Hoffman quarter mile of Bemis, just east of Sumpter as their clerk and the board was a little Road. The southern lane of the roadway not bad, but the bad part is being ignored. California is having another Rosie rally on hostile to him ever since. in Sumpter Township, was done first and There are those who think that bit of Aug. 12 and Willow Run is having its Rosie Now the Morgan Team is intact, although then the next week the northern lane of roadway was upgraded because Wayne day on Oct. 14. a member of the audience threatened recall the roadway, in Van Buren Township, was County Executive Warren Evans keeps his *** over Hurst’s appointment. done. And, then nothing else was done. The horse at a ranch at the east end of the new On Saturday night someone walked off Morgan has yet to recommend a new bumps at the beginning and end of the new asphalt on the Sumpter side. It is believed with several pieces of artwork left outside in trustee to fill Hurst’s vacant position. asphalt were beginning to really annoy local that when Evans wants to ride his horse, he front of Belles, 381 Main drivers. comes to the ranch by that route. Street, in downtown Also annoying is that that part of Bemis was VBT Supervisor Kevin McNamara said Belleville. The items he asked Evans about the new asphalt and were stolen from the www.bellevilleareaindependent.com Evans reportedly told him he didn’t do that. porch and walkway. The [email protected] 152 Main St., Suite 9, Also, our County Commissioner Al Haidous large fish on the large Belleville, MI 48111 told me on July 18 that he hadn’t heard about trellis is gone, as are 734-699-9020 the paving, although Sumpter officials have four heart planters and said they have been calling his office to ask two more fish. FAX 734-699-8962 about it and have left many messages. “I know this is not major, but for a small Established Dec. 3, 1994 First Edition Jan. 5, 1995 On Tuesday, Wayne County trucks business trying to survive, well, we manage The Belleville-Area Independent is a free, weekly newspaper smoothed the roadway so the big bumps by tracking every cent,” Belles posted on published each Thursday in Belleville, MI. disappeared. People were hoping they were Facebook. “And, please refrain from lectures there to pave the whole road. Nope. about leaving items outside for decoration Editor: Rosemary K. Otzman The Independent is owned and operated by a Michigan Limited Liability Company made up of *** … Lesson learned.” (no ads, please!) Home phone : 697-8290 members of this community. 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To the Editor: this year, as well. The Belleville Fire Auxiliary is pleased If you have any questions, you may to announce we are bringing back the reach Kimberly Keenmon, president highly requested golf outing! This event of the auxiliary, at (734) 536-8881 or will take place on Sunday, Sept. 10, at Pine Susan McInally, vice president, at (734) View Golf Course in Ypsilanti. Tickets will 604-5333. You can also send an email to be $90 per person and includes 18 holes, [email protected] . golf cart, lunch, steak dinner, two drink The City of Belleville Fire Auxiliary is tickets. In addition, there will be raffles a non-profit organization and receipt of and prizes. donation will be issued to individual(s) / We are also in need of sponsors this year businesses following the completion of to make our outing a success. We greatly event for tax purposes. appreciated the patronage at our past outings and look forward to your generosity Belleville Fire Auxiliary Thank you for your work on Independent
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Specializing in Celebration of Life Services. GEORGE WASHINGTON MURRY (April 28, 1925 – June 25, 2017) George Washington Murry, age 92, died 460 E. HURON RIVER DR., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 peacefully with his daughter and caregiver ELSIE MAY CANTRELL Christy Darty by his side June 25, 2017 at his (734) 697-4500 (August 2, 1930 - July 17, 2017) daughter’s home in Sumpter Township. s David C. Brown, Manager Shelly A. Brown-Chudzinski, Director Elsie May Cantrell, age 86, of Belleville was He was preceded in death by his loving wife Complete Line of Monuments & Markers. born on August 2, 1930 and went home to be Mary Alyce Murry in 1973 and is survived www.DAVIDCBROWNFH.com with the Lord on July 17, 2017. by his three children: George (Jenny) Murry Elsie married the love of her life, Glen Cantrell of White Lake, Bruce (Charleszetta) Murry of (d.1989) on November 5, 1949. She is the Harrisburg, PA, and Karithea (late Fred) Hanible loving mother of Ronald K. Cantrell of Detroit of New Boston. He was a cherished grandfather and Scott (Kim) Cantrell of Arizona and dearest of Mishari Murry-Hanible of Washington, Higgerson & Neal grandmother of Sue, Brian, Jason, Kevin, Kori, DC, Maisha Murry of Cincinnati, OH, Bruce and Mark. She is also survived by her nine Murry II of Harrisburg, PA, Tanisha Hanible of great-grandchildren and sister Audrey (Don) Washington, DC, Vanessa Patterson (Howard) Funeral Home Keller of South Carolina. Sadly, she is preceded of Washington, DC, and Meagan Murry of in death by her parents, John Martin Taylor and Ventura, CA. Continuing An 85 Year Belleville Tradition Since 1932 Elsie Leclair Stauber, son Glen Cantrell, and “Pop pop” George will be greatly missed by siblings Ron, Jack, and Bill Taylor. his great-granddaughter True Logan Murry of James L. Higgerson, Manager Elsie loved to paint, her paintings were honored Harrisburg, PA, his caregiver Christy Darty. He Beverly E. Neal, Director with awards and some of her work was displayed is survived by his wife Delores Murry (Allen), at the local library. five step-daughters, and a host of nieces, She was a member of the Belleville Presbyterian nephews, cousins, and many friends. 209 Main Street Church and also a member of the Order of the George was born on April 28, 1925 in Bartow, Eastern Star. She also enjoyed playing bingo GA, to the late Albert and Hattie Murry. He Belleville, Michigan 48111 and volunteered often at church and in the was the last surviving of 14 children, 7 sisters: community. Dorothy, Mattie Laura, Annie Kate, Evergreen, 734-697-9400 Elsie will be sadly missed by many family Magnolia, Ora Bell, Bessie Pearl; and 6 brothers: and friends, who will cherish her always. Buddy, Cleo, Zimmie Lee, Virgil, Albert, and VISIT US AT WWW.HNFHOME.COM A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on July Willie. 29, 2017, at the David C. Brown Funeral Home He was a proud veteran of the United States 460 East Huron River Drive, Belleville MI, Navy, serving in World War II. He survived 48111 (734) 697-4500. The family will greet being blown off the USS Sangamon ship when one hour prior to the service. his unit was hit by a kamikaze plane. He worked Visiting hours have been arranged for Thursday, 31 years at Chrysler Automotive Company and July 27, from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday, July 28, retired in 1983. George enjoyed spending time from 2-8 p.m. in the main chapel of David C. with family, friends, fishing, watching sports, Brown Funeral Home of Belleville. playing dominoes, and “hating” on Detroit Interment will follow the funeral service, professional sports teams (Lions, Pistons, and WHERE FAMILIES COME FIRST concluding with prayers at Parkview Memorial Tigers). His passion was raising animals and Cemetery in Livonia. tending the many large gardens he had on his www.davidcbrownfh.com farm. On Saturday, July 15, a memorial service was celebrated in George’s honor. Cremation rites have been accorded. SANDRA KAY BALLY (March 14, 1950 - July 19, 2017) More Obituaries on pages 6 Age 67, of Sumpter Township. Survived by her son Lance Bally; her mother Billie Wise; WHERE FAMILIES COME FIRST grandson Aiden; brothers Alan and Gary Cox. Service was July 22 at David C. Brown Funeral More Letters Home. www.davidcbrownfh.com Thank you, St. Jude To the Editor: Upcoming Meetings Say this prayer nine times a day and by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication Includes arrangement conference, • Monday, July 31 – Van Buren Township must be promised. Simplified work/study meeting set for 4 p.m. has been local transportation, crematory, cancelled. St. Jude’s Novena • Tuesday, Aug. 1 – Van Buren Township May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, Cremation cremation container, regular meeting at 7 p.m. has been cancelled. glorified, loved and preserved throughout • Wednesday, Aug. 2 – Van Buren Township the world now and forever. Sacred Heart website obituary Planning Staff Review, 1-4 p.m. of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of • Monday, Aug. 7 – Belleville City Council, miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the $1,695 and video tribute. 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Aug. 8 – Van Buren Township hopeless, pray for us. Recreation Committee at 5:30 p.m. Also, Van St. Jude answered my prayer and I am Buren Township Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Also, extremely grateful. Belleville Area District Library Board, 7:30 p.m. Thank you, Steve, Belleville Page 8 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 9 VBT board approves possible draw-down of Belleville Lake in 2019 By Rosemary K. Otzman “That’s a shame,” she said, noting the Trustee Frazier said the township needs Supervisor McNamara said he will work Independent Editor trees and trunks impede the waterway. to make contact with those who worked with the engineers and others. He said Van Buren Township now has the right to Supervisor McNamara said community on the lake ordinance to get their input, as maybe the people who bring the 200 boats ask the operators of French Landing Dam groups, with 300 to 400 people, can come well as people from the City of Belleville. to the sandbar and make such a mess can to draw-down the water level of Belleville up with plans to clean up the lake. Also, VBT should consult with their new join in to pick up the beer cans and glass Lake by three to seven feet for two weeks Best said they would not be taking it engineers. (continued on page 9) in September or October 2019 to give down to the original riverbed. residents a chance to repair their docks and “Apply for as many grants as possible,” sea walls. urged Trustee Sherry Frazier. She also At its July 18 regular meeting the VBT recommended this plan to be communicated Board of Trustees voted unanimously to the City of Belleville. Also, they should to approve the agreement with Eagle call meetings of lakeside residents. Creek Hydro Holdings, LLC, new parent Trustee Frazier said Trustee Paul White company of STS, operators of the dam, said when they let the lake down the last that gives the township the right to request time, things fell into the lake. the draw-down. “If we do decide to lower the lake, people Matthew Best, deputy director of need to know there is peril,” she said. planning and economic development, said Trustee Miller said a lot of residents leave Eagle Creek would take on costs of the for the winter and she’d hate to see them draw-down, but that is not in writing in the gone. agreement. The agreement states: “… STS “We’ll take our time,” Supervisor shall take all actions reasonably necessary McNamara said of the planning. to timely accomplish the Drawdown…” “Thirty-five to 40 years ago, they drew Also, the draw-down will be in accordance down the lake and I went into a small boat with everything required by the Federal in the river to look at it all,” Trustee White Energy Regulatory Commission, the said. He said they should never request a Michigan Department of Environmental stump to be removed from the lake because Quality and/or the Michigan Department of the mucky bottom of the lake. of Natural Resources. “A few seawalls did suffer damage and VBT owns French Landing Dam and the causeway on the north side of the STS has been operating it. STS was sold bridge broke away and dropped into the to Eagle Creek, which has been buying up lake,” White said. “A lot of residents have BELLEVILLE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH dams across the country. requested a draw-down for repairs. It’s a FREEDOM CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER Pastor Bob Lafferty Supervisor Kevin McNamara asked for catch-22. In the fall is the lowest rainfall. Sunday Worship - 11am @ Edgemont Elementary School 16650 Sumpter Rd., Belleville 125 Edgemont Street, Belleville, MI this draw-down agreement in exchange Residents can make plans to repair their 734-345-9053 for the township signing two documents shoreline … I think this will be great for Sunday Morning Service 10:30 s Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 Bible Class - 7pm @ Belleville Library (Meeting Room) Friday Youth Night 6:30 Pastor Daniel Young 313-378-7994 needed by Eagle Creek: a landlord the residents.” http://www.bellevillelighthousechurch.org www.freetoworship.church consent agreement and one to advance its Best said STS Hydro said 14 days draw- refinancing. down would have negligible effect on the BELLEVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIBERTY GOSPEL CHURCH Best said the two agreements do not dam. 11900 BELLEVILLE ROAD 105 N. LIBERTY, BELLEVILLE change anything for the township, but the BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 Worship in Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. supervisor took advantage of the signing to LIVE MUSIC TRIBUTE CELEBRATING www.bellevillepresbyterian.com Spirit & Truth. Tuesday Worship - 7 p.m. get the draw-down agreement. Email: [email protected] Read John 3:16 & Acts 2:4 Pastor Bernie Travis THE LIFE OF DAVE VOAKES Phone: 734-697-8687 Fax: 734-697-9290 Best said between now and September Phone (734) 699-6147 Cell (734) 740-1910 SATURDAY, JULY 29, 8 P.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:00 A.M. HTTP://LIBERTYGOSPELCHURCH.ORG 2019, people can save up and, “if we so JT’S PUB & GRUB choose, if we pull the trigger” the draw- 41111 E. Huron River Drive Bethany Bible Church OPEN ARMS LUTHERAN down would proceed. Belleville 810 E. Huron River Dr. Belleville, Michigan 48111 CHURCH & DAYCARE Trustee Reggie Miller said there are a (734) 697-7456 7865 Belleville Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 Dave was a talented vocalist & Sunday: Adult Bible Classes & Children’s Sunday School - 9:45am lot of stumps and garbage in the lake. She Morning Worship - 11:00am (734) 699-5000 asked how those would be cleaned out. musician from Belleville. Wednesday: Evening Service - 7:00pm • BBC Kids and Teens - 6:45pm 9 a.m. Adult Bible Class 10 a.m. Worship PUBLIC IS INVITED! Sports & Hands-On Camp –– June – August Best said the maximum depth of the draw- Please visit our website for more information: bethanybiblechurch.com www.openarmscenter.com down would be three to seven feet, and it’s Visit Our FB Event Page – Music “more for exposing the shoreline.” Tribute Celebration For Dave Voakes Berean Baptist Church RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6889 Belleville Rd. 870 Savage Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 BUDWEISER BOTTLES - $2.75, WINE AVAILABLE! Service times: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Discovery Club for kids—Sept to May) Wednesday Family Night: 7-8:15 p.m. HOURS Discover the difference! Boys & Girls Ministries, Youth, College & Career, and Seniors Ministry. MON.-THURS. 11AM-10PM bereanbelleville.org; (734)697-7150 Visit rol-ag.com (734) 699-6700 FRI. 11AM - 11PM SAT. 12PM-11PM Family Bible Study ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH 45915 S. I-94 Service Dr., Belleville SUN. 12PM-10PM Faith Assembly Church Next to the Belleville Post Office You’re Invited! Saturday Nights 409 W. Columbia Ave., Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 697-1211 (734) 699-1550 HOTSPOT Free Dinner 6:15pm Bible Study 7:00pm - 8:00pm ▪ Saturday Mass: 6:00pm 894 E. 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There was some discussion about the McGovern) and One America (Mike shrubs, or plants; VBT Board $24 million unfunded health care liability. Murphy) as service providers for all the • Approved the second (final) reading (continued from page 8) VBT, like many other communities, have township’s defined contribution plans of an amendment to the General Code of there. Also, those who fish off Denton been paying the health care costs as they and authorized transfer of all of the $11.7 Ordinances on collection and disposal of Road could have a fund raiser to help. go. Plante Moran said VBT has a fund million in plan assets. Human Resources solid waste. This has to do with dumpsters In other business at the two-and-a-half balance of $5,979,000; Director Nicole Sumpter said the finance and moving PODs. After seven days a hour meeting, the board: • Held a public hearing on the Assessment committee considered all the options for permit is required and it is free. After 30 • Approved signing the Landlord Consent Roll for the McBride Road Improvement a year and Plante Moran did a $15,000 days there will be a charge; and Acknowledgement Agreement with Special Assessment District and then study of the situation and recommended • Approved the first reading of an STS Hydropower and Deutche Bank and the approved the assessment roll for the SAD, this as a large, $77,152, cost savings for amendment to the General Code of Consent and Acknowledgement agreement authorized a loan from the landfill fund for employees; Ordinances that allows security at Wayne with Eagle Creek Hydro Holdings; $185,407 at an interest rate of 1.25% for • Approved the supervisor’s reappointments County Community College to be trained • Heard Plante Moran give a presentation the project, and approved re-authorization of Steve Partridge and Gerald Graf to the by the VBT Police to write parking tickets on the 2016 financial audit and then voted of Wade Trim to continue preliminary Water and Sewer Commission with terms at the college. They will be in full uniform to accept the audit. The auditors said the engineering services for the project. to expire June 1, 2019; and will cite under VBT ordinances; records are in good shape and the township Richard Jurnigan of 46680 McBride was • Approved the Downriver Utility • Heard a proclamation by Supervisor is in great financial condition. They gave the only one speaking against the special Wastewater Authority Stipulated McNamara to Wayne County Sheriff VBT a “unmodified opinion,” which is assessment during the public hearing; Agreement. DPW Director James Taylor Benny Napoleon thanking him for the new • Approved Edward Jones (Alicia said there would be no added cost to the patrol boat for Belleville Lake. “We needed township; a new boat and Benny Napoleon came up • Approved a new Township Vehicle with a boat … with a very fast engine,” Management and Replacement Policy, as McNamara said. He said its use will be a recommended by Director Taylor. This partnership between the Wayne County project will be looking at about 40 township Sheriff and VBT; A+ Rating with vehicles and, Taylor said, a lot of the fleet • Heard McNamara remember the YOUR HEATING & COOLING FAMILY is not up to standards. He said VBT wants late Sumpter Township Clerk Clarence Have You Been Turned to look like a premier community not the Hoffman. He said when he was a county Down for Credit? WE CAN HELP! Beverly Hillbillies; commissioner, Hoffman called him every Credit Problems? Bankruptcy? 180 Days Same As Cash • Approved the second (final) reading week. “He was a dreamer. He worked so NO PROBLEM 6 Mo. 0% Interest We can design a system and budget plan just for you. No Payments of an amendment to the General Code hard to get things done. Dreamers often Furnace Installed Furnace Installed of Ordinances on general provisions get what they want. He wanted a $300,000 HIGH SUPER HIGH of municipal civil infractions. Some generator for the seniors’ hot lunch program as low as $ EFFICIENCY as low as $ EFFICIENCY 1075 1650 violations will now carry fines instead of and the emergency shelter… and he finally 10 year parts and labor being misdemeanors with jail time; got it”; For Free Estimates, Call • Approved the second (final) reading • Heard announcements of the 5 p.m., (313) 381-2800 of an addition to the General Code of Aug. 3, annual meeting and picnic at 20740 Ecorse Road, Taylor, MI 48180 Ordinances on dogs and animal waste. Horizon Park of the Belleville Area FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 37 YEARS! Owners will have to pick up after pets in Council for the Arts, before the weekly public and not have waste a nuisance to Music Lakeside event at 7 p.m.; and the neighbors on private property; Cultural Conversations at Wayne County • Approved the second (final) reading Community College at 9 a.m. on the last £ of an addition N to the General Code of Wednesday of every month; and
R. Ordinances on diseasedD or dangerous trees, • Heard Gina Wilson Stewart, president of M IVER AIN R S URON T . E. H the Western Wayne County NAACP invite
W. COLUMBIA AVE. E. C OLUMBIA AVE S . (S everyone to attend their meetings on the UMPTER OUT H S R T .) D second Monday of each month, usually in KAREN’S. LOW COST WELLNESS AND VACCINE CLINIC Garden City. There are 23 cities in Western WITH DR. JOHN HERMANN D.V.M. PLACE Wayne and she is visiting every one and is at #16. The regional meeting will be held at A Salon 7 p.m., Aug. 14, at the Romulus Recreation For Everyone£ NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK N Center. She said one of the group’s goals is 36968 Huron River Drive Main St. encouraging testing for HIV and they offer The Pet Spa 2 970 Sumpter Road in Belleville NewE. Huron River Dr. Boston, Michigan
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Home Improvement & Community Schools is Family Soup Kitchen, 36925 E. Willow • Saturday, Aug. 5 – Van Buren Eagles Handyman Service Rd., New Boston, (734) 654-9020. www. now hiring Bus Drivers/ invites the public to its Woodstock willowchurch.org Painting, Drywall, Carpentry, Revisited Family Festival, 3-10 p.m., at the Attendants. Paid training • Thursday, July 27 – Music Lakeside Electrical, Plumbing, Eagles hall at 9961 Beck Road, Van Buren at 7 p.m. This week it’s Thornetta Davis. provided. Apply today at Township. Tickets $10 in advance and $15 Ceramic Tile, Kitchens & Bath. Free. Horizon Park, Belleville. INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIED ADS at the gate. Children 15 and under, free. wwcsd.net or call • Saturday, July 29 – The Jitterbug Serving Belleville Since Information: (734) 788-4410. Elite competition team dancers will wash 1995. Call Aaron Schultz 734-419-2150 • Sunday, Aug. 6 – Join Bugles Across your car at the McDonald’s parking lot on America at 7:15 p.m. at the Veterans @ 734-740-0628 for more info. Belleville Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Memorial in Belleville for a brief ceremony ------a $5 donation. INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIED ADS to honor past and present members of the AREA TRAINEE for local Real • Sunday, July 30 – Bobby Hutch musical military. Stand to pledge the flag and hear Estate Firm. For appointment call performance from 2 to 5 p.m. at September M.D. APPLIANCE “Taps” played. (734) 697-1800 TFN Days Senior Center, 46425 Tyler Road, Van • Monday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, ------Buren Township. Free. Information: Mike SERVICE Aug. 9 – Tickets are being sold from 3 to CAPTAIN NEMO’S Belleville is hiring. Hoben (734) 260-1170 or Lynette Jordan INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIED5 p.m.ADS at the BHS stadium for $10 each Refrigerators • Washers Must be over 18. No calls. 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COCKTAILS CARRY OUTS 11800 Belleville Rd. Independent photos by Rosemary K. Otzman 697-5777 Posing for a picture at last Thursday’s picnic in Victory Park are some of the 26 members of the Belleville Area Lions Club. From left is Lions District 11A1 Governor Terence Truppa, Dave Tremper, Gary Marshall, Gwen Anderson, Tyrone Hamilton, Jo Garner, Club President Keith McDonald, Gary Gaspas, and Nathan Sweet. This was the new club’s first-annual community picnic and free food was shared with all comers. There also To build a better world, was lots of music by a new band. start in your own community!
All Insurances Welcome Ltd. Lifetime Guarantee Onsite Rental Cars Nathan Sweet, at left, is the newest member of the Belleville Area Lions Club. He poses with District 11A1 Governor Terence R.V. Repair Truppa, and local Lions Club President James Chudzinski Keith McDonald. McDonald shows off Auto Glass the International Flag Tie that the district Owner governor just gave to him. The tie shows 21585 Sumpter Rd. the flags of 205 countries across the world Motorcycle where Lions Clubs are in operation. Belleville, MI 48111 & Watercraft Two Red Cross Blood 734.699.7758 Drives cancelled in [email protected] See us Van Buren Township www.sumptercollision.com on TRAINED There were two Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled for July 22 in Van Buren Township. They were both cancelled and ASPHALT SEALCOAT ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE! there was no blood drive at all in VBT on July 22. It started out that the Van Buren Eagles on Beck Road had scheduled a blood drive for July 22, but then they were unable to hold it. Van Buren Township stepped up and scheduled the blood drive for July 22 at its township hall on Tyler Road, )'' , #&a, -# (.#& just around the corner from the Eagles. SEALCOATING & STRIPING HOT ASPHALT PAVING Then, the Red Cross informed the townshipOne it Calldidn’t Doeshave enough It All Red . . Cross. c-=9D;G9LAF? c GMJK=*9NAF? workers. . .to At staff the the Independentblood drive because of some workers being699-9020 off on leave. The Red c"GL,M::=JAR=< J9;C ADD=J c JAN=O9QKc*9JCAF?&GLK One Call Does It All . . . Cross cancelled the VBT blood drive. c c . . . At the Independent The One Red Call Cross Does recently It All issued . . . a call -LJAHAF?*9AFLAF?,G9 One Call Does It All . . . One Call Does It All ...... At the Independent . . . At the Independent 699-9020 699-9020 One Call Does It All . . . One Call Does It All ...... 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Social Room: 734.699.8836 Please no coolers or outside food or drinks. *Some restrictions apply. Contact Perspective Eyecare for details. Monday, Aug 7 Friday, Aug 11 Tuesday, Aug 8 Saturday, Aug 12 Wednesday, Aug 9 Thursday, Aug 10 Phone: (734) 697-7002 Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park 10871 Quirk Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 I-94 Exit 190, North on Belleville Rd., Left on N. Service Road, Right on Quirk Rd. For More Info Visit: www.WayneCountyFairgrounds.net Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice. Page 16 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 17 Sumpter students can sign up for backpacks, supplies The Sumpter Progressive Civic League to receive supplies. To register, call (734) is sponsoring its second-annual, Back-to- 461-1767 or go to murrykem@comcast. School Family Fun Day from 2 to 5 p.m. on net . Saturday, Aug. 19, at Graham Park, corner The group will be serving refreshments of Sumpter and Wear roads in Sumpter and there will be activities, games, and Township. prizes, said Karithea Murry Hanible, The group will be giving away backpacks president of the Sumpter Progressive Civic and school supplies for the school-age League. children of Sumpter. Students must register NOW OPEN: SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Independent photo by Rosemary K. Otzman The Belleville Area District Library board held a town hall meeting July 18 at Belleville First United Methodist Church, across Charles Street from the library, to give the public chance for input to ongoing plans for library construction. The meeting couldn’t be held ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER of VAN BUREN at the library because all the rooms were being used for programs. Those attending were Scott Driscoll, DVM Keri Dasher, DVM welcomed by board president Sharon Peters and library director Mary Jo Suchy. Then, 491 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111 architect Dan Whisler went over the plans. Whisler said when the details are finalized, the plans will be taken before the Belleville Planning Commission for site plan review. 734-699-6510 www.amcvanburen.com Sgt. Abdilla, Officer Rini help deliver healthy baby boy at BP station Early Saturday morning two Van Buren Township Police Officers helped deliver a baby boy at the BP gas station on Haggerty Road at the freeway. WANTED Sgt. Marc Abdilla and Officer Michael Rini said they helped deliver the baby 25 SENIORS at around 1:24 a.m. before any medical personnel could arrive. The mother was in the passenger seat of a vehicle. ! # "# )& ,'&* $! %# * ! !"%* %&'&"!% &" ('& TM The mother and baby were transported Trust Technology & & %& & & !"" * $" &"! &"! ) # $ "$ "#$ !%( to the University of Michigan Hospital and • Open Ear Comfort $! 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To donate or volunteer; contact Kimberly Pedersen at Office: (734) 697-8200 information. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE # 06-20-17 (1) At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Van Buren, Wayne County, Michigan, held in the Van Buren Township Hall within the Township, on the 18th day of July, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: McNamara, Budd, Wright, Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. ABSENT: None. It was moved by Clerk Wright and supported by Trustee Martin the following Ordinance be adopted ARTICLE II. - MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTIONS Sec. 1-14. - Definitions. This Section defines the words and phrases used in this Article. Sec. 1-15. - Municipal civil infraction action, commencement. Authorized township officials issue citations directing the violator to appear in court. Sec. 1-16. - Citations; issuance and service. Citations must be issued as soon as possible and specify a reasonable time to appear at the 34th District Court. Citations shall be numbered consecutively, in an approved form, and signed. Citations may be issued either based when the authorized township official has reasonable cause or based upon a complaint by a witness with approval of the prosecuting attorney. Violations may be served either by personal service or first class mail and posting of the property. Sec. 1-17. - Municipal ordinance violations bureau; creation; location; supervision; employees; rules and regulations. The 34th District Court will act as the municipal ordinance violation bureau. Sec. 1-18. - Authorized township officials. Township police officers, officials authorized by this Code or any township ordinance, and those other persons authorized by the Township Board may issue citations. Sec. 1-19. - Municipal civil infraction violation notices. Notices shall be issued and served by authorized township officials. The notice shall include the date by which to appear in court; how to appear; the address, phone number, and business hours of the court; the fine amount; and consequences for failing to appear. Sec. 1-20. - Appearance; payment of fines and costs. An alleged violator may pay the violation at the 34th District Court within the time prescribed. An appearance may be made by mail, in person or by representation. Sec. 1-21. - Procedure if admission of responsibility not made or fine not paid. A violation that is not paid within the prescribed time is transmitted to the 34th District Court and served by first-class mail on the alleged violator. Sec. 1-22. - Civil fines. Unless a different schedule of civil fines is provided, a first offense within three years carries a fine of $150, a second offense within three years carries a fine of $250, and a third or subsequent offense within three years carries a fine of $500. Each day is a separate offense. Sec. 1-23. - Accounting and disposition of civil fines. The 34th District Court will account for municipal civil infraction notices and the amount of fines collected. The amounts collected in civil fines shall be placed in the general fund of the township. Sec. 1-24. - Availability of other enforcement remedies. The Township can take any enforcement action authorized by law. Effective Date This amendment shall become effective 30 days after the first publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Charter Township of Van Buren. THIS ORDINANCE IS HEREBY DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AT A REGULAR MEETING, CALLED AND HELD ON THE 18th day of July, 2017. A COPY OF THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE MY BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED AT THE CLERK’S OFFICE 46425 TYLER RD., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111. I hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance. Kevin McNamara, Supervisor, Charter Township of Van Buren Leon Wright, Clerk, Charter Township of Van Buren Adopted: July 18, 2017 Published: July 27, 2017 Effective: August 27, 2017 Page 18 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 19 Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE # 06-20-17 (2) At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Van Buren, Wayne County, Michigan, held in the Van Buren Township Hall within the Township, on the 18th day of July, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: McNamara, Budd, Wright, Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. ABSENT: None. It was moved by Clerk Wright and supported by Trustee Martin the following Ordinance be adopted to add to Chapter 14 (Animals), Article II (Dogs), Division 1 (Generally) to read as follows: THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN (“Township”), COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: Sec. 14-36. – Animal Waste (a) It shall be unlawful for any person having custody of any animal to allow, suffer or permit such animal to deposit feces on public or private property, including the public right of way, other than the property of the animal’s owner or keeper, without immediately removing such feces and depositing the same in asuitable waste receptacle. (b) Any person having custody of any animal which deposits feces on public or private property, other than the property of the owner, shall, upon being made aware of such fact, immediately remove such feces and deposit the same in a suitable waste receptacle. (c) A property owner or lessee shall regularly pick up animal waste on his or her property and deposit the waste material in an appropriate receptacle or container so as not to cause animal waste to unnecessarily accumulate and thereby cause an unpleasant odor or other nuisance to adjacent properties. (d) Any person violating this section shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. The fine for violation of this section shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a first offense, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a second offense, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third or subsequent offense. Effective Date This amendment shall become effective 30 days after the first publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Charter Township of Van Buren. THIS ORDINANCE IS HEREBY DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AT A REGULAR MEETING, CALLED AND HELD ON THE 18th day of July, 2017. I hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance. Kevin McNamara, Supervisor, Charter Township of Van Buren Leon Wright, Clerk, Charter Township of Van Buren Adopted: July 18, 2017 Published: July 27, 2017 Effective: August 27, 2017 Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE # 06-20-17 (3) At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Van Buren, Wayne County, Michigan, held in the Van Buren Township Hall within the Township, on the 18th day of July, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: McNamara, Budd, Wright, Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. ABSENT: None. It was moved by Clerk Wright and supported by Trustee Martin the following Ordinance be adopted. ARTICLE VI. - DISEASED OR DANGEROUS TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS Sec. 42-275. - Purpose. To protect the public health, safety and welfare. Sec. 42-276. - Definitions. This section contains the definitions used in Article VI. Sec. 42-277. - Imminent danger. (a) Tree removal required. The owner shall remove a dangerous tree that poses an imminent danger causing injury to persons or property from falling or blowing over due to physical damage, disease, infestation, deterioration or decay. (b) Regulated woodland, wetland and/or environmental features area. A request to remove a dangerous tree(s) located within a regulated woodland, wetland, and/or environmental features area(Continued which presentson page 20) an imminent danger, shall be made in person or in writing provided to the building department. The tree(s) shall be inspected and the request approved by the ordinance department prior to removal. The removal of a dangerous tree(s) located within a regulated woodland, wetland, and/or environmental features area shall comply with all township policies and applicable ordinances. Failure to comply with the applicable ordinances may subject the owner to additional fines, fees and penalties as authorized by those applicable ordinances Sec. 42-278. - Trimming, pruning or removal of encroachment onto public property. Owners are responsible to maintain trees, shrubs, or plants which overhang or encroach onto public property. Sec. 42-279. - Stump removal. The owner shall remove a stump below the surface of the ground unless in a wooded area, a wetland, or an environmental features area where stumps may be left no higher than twenty-four (24) inches above grade. Sec. 42-280. - Maintenance, treatment and removal. (a) Maintenance. An owner is responsible for the trees, shrubs and plants located on the owner’s property. (b) Regulated woodland, wetland or environmental features area. Owners shall comply with all township policies and applicable ordinances in these areas. Sec. 42-281. - Owner’s cost and expense; ownership disputed. (a) Cost. The owner bears the cost of compliance with this Article. (b) Ownership disputed. A person disputing ownership bears the responsibility of obtaining a survey to show he or she is not the owner. Sec. 42-282. - Notice and order of abatement. When the township discovers an imminent danger, the township shall serve written notice, by first class mail and posting the property, on the owner of the subject property. The notice shall describe the tree, its location, the nature of the danger and order the owner to abate the danger within 30 days. The owner shall comply unless a certified arborist can establish that abatement is unnecessary. Sec. 42-283. - Warrant to perform work; costs become a lien. If the owner fails to abate the dangerous condition, the township abate the dangerous condition and will bill the owner for said costs. The owner must pay costs within thirty days or the township can place a lien on the property. Sec. 42-284. - Emergency removal. If emergency removal is necessary, the township may enter upon a lot or parcel of land, perform the work required, and assess the cost to the owner. Sec. 42-285. - Penalty. Effective Date This amendment shall become effective 30 days after the first publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Charter Township of Van Buren. THIS ORDINANCE IS HEREBY DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AT A REGULAR MEETING, CALLED AND HELD ON THE 18th day of July, 2017. A COPY OF THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE MY BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED AT THE CLERK’S OFFICE 46425 TYLER RD., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111. I hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance. Kevin McNamara, Supervisor, Charter Township of Van Buren Leon Wright, Clerk, Charter Township of Van Buren Adopted: July 18, 2017 Published: July 27, 2017 Effective: August 27, 2017 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN Page 20 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 21 NOTICE OF ADOPTION Extensive creel census in 1975 and 1976 turn over the lake, without charge, to VBT Belleville Lake, just downstream. Belleville Lake documented the recreationalORDINANCE fishing effort # in 06-20-17 January 1973, (3) Edison asked for another The opening of Ford Lake dam gates, (continued from page 3) to be a success. year and didn’t turn it over until January, reportedly by accident, led to the killing of At a regular meeting of the Township In BoardMay 2012 of the a fish Charter survey Township was conducted of Van 1974.Buren, The Wayne township County, assumed Michigan, control ofheld the in the240,000-350,000 Van Buren Township pounds of Hall fish within that had the to andTownship, bluegill-green on the 18th sunfish day of hybrids July, 2017 were at 7:00 p.m. planted. Fathead minnow were stocked to by the DNR on Belleville Lake and 27 dam at the same time. be hauled out of Belleville Lake. establishPRESENT: a forage McNamara, base and Budd, fall fingerlingWright, Frazier, species Martin, were Miller identified. and White. Bluegills were Local residents have reported that Detroit Property owners along Belleville Lake rainbows were planted to provide fishing in the most abundant species, but they were Edison used to lower the lake for about were upset when thousands of dead fish ABSENT: None. 1974. small, with less than 20% over seven two feet for a short time each summer to began rising to the top of the lake. It was moved by Clerk Wright and supported by Trustee Martin the following Ordinance be adopted. In 1974, walleye and northern pike inches. Gizzard shad were the second most allow people to maintain their docks and Edward Doane, owner of Doane’s Bait were introduced via fry plants and second abundant species and 90% were over nine seawalls. Shop on North Liberty Street in Belleville, ARTICLE VI. - DISEASED OR DANGEROUS TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTSAccidental poisoning of fish plantings of rainbows, largemouth bass inches. Channel catfish ranked third in said he lost $300 worth of bait when the Sec.and bluegills 42-275. were - Purpose. made. Also introducedTo protect abundancethe public and health, ranged safety from seven and to welfare. 27 Actually, the story on lake lowering starts poisoned lake water came into his bait were pumpkinseed, black crappie, channel inches. on May 13, 1973 when a similar DNR tanks from the lake. The DNR promised to catfishSec. 42-276. and white - bass.Definitions. In 1975 additional This section Detroit contains Edison owned the definitions the lake during used the inkilling Article of fish VI. for a restocking effort at Ford reimburse him for the bait. stockings were made. fish-kill project. Although it had agreed to Lake led to an accident that killed fish in (continued on page 21) Sec. 42-277. - Imminent danger. (a) Tree removal required. The owner shall remove a dangerous tree that poses an imminent danger causing injury to persons or property from falling or blowingCharter over due Township to physical damage, of Van disease, Buren infestation, Public deterioration Notice or decay. (b) Regulated woodland, wetland and/or environmental features(continued area. from A page request 19) to remove a dangerous tree(s) located within a regulated woodland, wetland, and/or environmental features area which presents an imminent danger, shall be made in person or in writing provided to the building department. The tree(s) shall be inspected and the request approved by the ordinance department prior to removal. The removal of a dangerous tree(s) located within a regulated woodland, wetland, and/or environmental features area shall comply with all township policies and applicable ordinances. Failure to comply with the applicable ordinances may subject the owner to additional fines, fees and penalties as authorized by those applicable ordinances Sec. 42-278. - Trimming, pruning or removal of encroachment onto public property. Owners are responsible to maintain trees, shrubs, or plants which overhang or encroach onto public property. Sec. 42-279. - Stump removal. The owner shall remove a stump below the surface of the ground unless in a wooded area, a wetland, or an environmental features area where stumps may be left no higher than twenty-four (24) inches above grade. Sec. 42-280. - Maintenance, treatment and removal. (a) Maintenance. An owner is responsible for the trees, shrubs and plants located on the owner’s property. (b) Regulated woodland, wetland or environmental features area. Owners shall comply with all township policies and applicable ordinances in these areas. Sec. 42-281. - Owner’s cost and expense; ownership disputed. (a) Cost. The owner bears the cost of compliance with this Article. (b) Ownership disputed. A person disputing ownership bears the responsibility of obtaining a survey to show he or she is not the owner. Sec. 42-282. - Notice and order of abatement. When the township discovers an imminent danger, the township shall serve written notice, by first class mail and posting the property, on the owner of the subject property. The notice shall describe the tree, its location, the nature of the danger and order the owner to abate the danger within 30 days. The owner shall comply unless a certified arborist can establish that abatement is unnecessary. Sec. 42-283. - Warrant to perform work; costs become a lien. If the owner fails to abate the dangerous condition, the township abate the dangerous condition and will bill the owner for said costs. The owner must pay costs within thirty days or the township can place a lien on the property. Sec. 42-284. - Emergency removal. If emergency removal is necessary, the township may enter upon a lot or parcel of land, perform the work required, and assess the cost to the owner. Sec. 42-285. - Penalty. Effective Date This amendment shall become effective 30 days after the first publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Charter Township of Van Buren. THIS ORDINANCE IS HEREBY DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AT A REGULAR MEETING, CALLED AND HELD ON THE 18th day of July, 2017. A COPY OF THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE MY BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED AT THE CLERK’S OFFICE 46425 TYLER RD., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111. I hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance. Kevin McNamara, Supervisor, Charter Township of Van Buren Leon Wright, Clerk, Charter Township of Van Buren Adopted: July 18, 2017 Published: July 27, 2017 Effective: August 27, 2017 Page 20 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent French Landing Dam repairs being financed by a $1.6 million grant from Page 21 Belleville Lake was also lowered in 1979 the U.S. Department of Labor and included “With the average depth reported at 16-17 to facilitate repairs to French Landing a training program for unemployed youths. feet, a substantial portion of the lake will Belleville Lake Dam. The Federal Energy Regulatory (continued from page 20) be exposed, will dry out and become hard The Wayne County Road Commission Commission ordered VBT to lower the during the winter months.” After this accident, the DNR temporarily filed for a restraining order on Dec. 6, 1979 water level in the impoundment due to Lakefront property owners were advised banned the use of rotenone in the state. The to stop VBT officials from further draining structural deficiencies in the arch walls. that a permit from the state DNR was needed poison suffocates the fish by cutting off the the lake, claiming it was damaging three The dam was necessary to keep water in for any of the following: construction oxygen supply to their gills and was said to highway causeways at Denton, Belleville, Belleville Lake at the proper depth. or major reconstruction work, dredging, be safe for animals and humans. and Haggerty roads. Once the dam was repaired VBT went filling, or removal of any stumps within the Twenty-three crew members from the Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Roman on to purchase generators and make it into normal summer water level. DNR, 30 prison trustees from Camp S. Gribbs granted the restraining order and an operating power station again, with ------Pontiac, and hundreds of local volunteers then lifted it, advising the road commission electricity sold to Detroit Edison. Information for this story came from from Belleville and Van Buren Township to continue monitoring the bridges and to Boating was banned during the lake newspaper reports published in The spent several days cleaning up 120 tons of return to court if damage is evident. lowering. The lake’s normal summer Belleville Enterprise, The Detroit News, dead fish. This was just four months before The township set up a 24-hour hotline for elevation of 650 feet above sea level was Detroit Free Press, Ypsilanti Press, and the planned fish kill on Belleville Lake. reporting damage caused by the project. to be dropped to 646 feet Nov. 11, 642 feet from Michigan Department of Natural The lake’s water level was lowered a little The lake was being lowered by about the Nov. 15, and then to 632 feet, the stopping- Resources and DNR Lake Erie Management over four feet to permit the collection of the 18 feet needed to make the necessary repairs off place, on Dec. 1. Unit reports. fish in May. on the 50-year-old dam. The project was A report in the Belleville Enterprise said, Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE # 06-20-17 (5) At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Van Buren, Wayne County, Michigan, held in the Van Buren Township Hall within the Township, on the 18th day of July, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: McNamara, Budd, Wright, Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. ABSENT: None. It was moved by Clerk Wright and supported by Trustee Martin the following Ordinance be adopted Sec. 66-34. - Temporary portable storage containers and construction refuse containers. Temporary storage containers and construction refuse containers used on site for the purpose of moving, renovation, and other temporary activities, shall be subject to the following requirements: (a) General requirements. Temporary storage containers must be located in approved areas, shall not obstruct sidewalks or the use and enjoyment of adjoining properties, and shall bear the owner’s name and phone number. (b) Time limit. For single-family lots, permits are required after 7 days, but will not last more than 30 days, and must have an expiration date. In multiple-family, condominium, and non-residential developments, permits are issued at the same time as the applicable permit for construction and must be removed when the project is completed or the occupancy permit is issued. Sec. 66-35. - Penalty for violation of article. Violation is a civil infraction with a $150 fine for a first offense, $250 fine for a second offense, and $500 fine for a third or subsequent offense. Each day the violation exists is a separate offense. Sec. 66-36. - Declaration of nuisance. (a) Any disposal or transporting of garbage or rubbish in the township in violation of any provisions of this article is hereby declared to be a nuisance per se, and the person committing such violation shall be judged guilty of maintaining a nuisance per se. (b) The township supervisor or any member of the township board or the township ordinance enforcement officer shall institute any appropriate action or proceedings in law or equity to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any such nuisance. (c) The rights and remedies provided in this section are hereby declared to be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies provided by law. This amendment shall become effective 30 days after the first publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Charter Township of Van Buren. THIS ORDINANCE IS HEREBY DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AT A REGULAR MEETING, CALLED AND HELD ON THE 18th day of July, 2017. A COPY OF THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE MY BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED AT THE CLERK’S OFFICE 46425 TYLER RD., BELLEVILLE, MI 48111. I hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance. Kevin McNamara, Supervisor, Charter Township of Van Buren Leon Wright, Clerk, Charter Township of Van Buren Adopted: July 18, 2017 Published: July 27, 2017 Effective: August 27, 2017 Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 patrol the lake. Representatives of the auditing Frazier moved, White seconded to approve Frazier moved, Miller seconded to approve Charter Township of firm Plante Moran presented the results of the the re-authorization of Wade Trim to continue the Drawdown Agreement with Eagle Creek 2016 Township financial audit. Trustee White preliminary Engineering Services for the Hydro Holdings, LLC (Parent Company of Van Buren Public Notice announced the Red Cross will hold a blood McBride Road Improvement Project. Motion STS Hydropower, LTD.). Motion Carried. The drive at the Township on Saturday July 22, 2017 Carried. Wade Trim began the survey when the agreement allows the Township to authorize from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. project was put on hold and has agreed to resume a one-time drawdown of the lake level for CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN PUBLIC COMMENT: Resident questioned work at the original pricing which includes the maintenance activities. Residents would be BOARD MEETING MINUTES the Board as to what efforts were being made to survey work already performed. given a two-year advance notice if a drawdown JULY 18, 2017 fund Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB). Budd moved, Wright seconded to approve were to occur and notices would be placed in Supervisor McNamara called the meeting to Treasurer Budd indicated OPEB funds in the the second (final) reading of Ordinance 06- the local newspaper and mailed to lake front order at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Present: amount of 100K were being put away annually 20-17 (1) an amendment to the General Code property owners. Supervisor McNamara, Clerk Wright, Treasurer for general OPEB liabilities and that the of Ordinances Article II (Municipal Civil REPORTS: April 2017 Budgetary Report. Budd, Trustee Frazier, Trustee Martin, Trustee Downtown Development Authority and Water Infractions) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions). The April Budgetary Report was received by Miller and Trustee White. Others in attendance: and Sewer Departments were also funding for Roll Call Vote. Yeas: McNamara, Budd, Wright, the Board. Copies are available for review at Planning and Economic Development Director OPEB liabilities for their Departments. Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. Motion the Clerk’s Office 46425 Tyler Rd., Van Buren Akers and Deputy Director Best, Human UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. Carried. The addition of Article II (municipal Township, MI 48111. Resource Director Sumpter, Lieutenant Bazzy, NEW BUSINESS: Budd moved, Miller Civil Infraction) of Chapter 1 (General ANNOUNCEMENTS: Belleville Council Public Safety Director Laurain and Deputy seconded to accept the Plante Moran 2016 Provisions) provides enforcement power/ for the Arts will hold its monthly meeting and Director (Police) Wright, Executive Assistant financial audit. Motion Carried. The Township remedies to the township to take action against annual picnic at Horizon Park on August 3, Selman, Fire Marshall McInally, Public received an overall unqualified audit which violations and provides enforcement power in 2017 at 5:00 p.m. before Music Lakeside which Services Director Taylor, Attorney Mannarino translates into a financially secure position and the district court, which will allow for more begins at 7:00 p.m., Wayne County Community and an audience of twenty-nine (29). the Township is in an overall good financial cost-effective ordinance enforcement. College District-Western Campus hosts Inter- Supervisor McNamara congratulated Clerk state. Wright moved, Martin seconded to approve Cultural Conversations, focusing on diverse Leon Wright for recently being elected the Frazier moved, Miller seconded to approve the second (final) reading of Ordinance 06- cultures, the last Wednesday of every month at Michigan Association of Municipal Clerk’s 2017 Edward Jones and One America as service 20-17 (2) the addition to the General Code of 9 a.m. in the Ted Scott room. Township Clerk of the Year. Clerk Wright was providers for the Township’s defined contribution Ordinances Section 14-36 (Animal Waste) NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Residents from the presented with commemorations in recognition plans, authorize the transfer of all funds, and to Chapter 14 (Animals), Article II (Dogs), Cobblestone Ridge Subdivision commented of his achievement by Congresswoman Dingell, further authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to Division 1 (Generally). Roll Call Vote. Yeas: on the poor condition the developer has left Senator Hopgood and Representative Pagan and execute the agreements. Motion Carried. The McNamara, Budd, Wright, Frazier, Martin, throughout their subdivision specifically on behalf of Governor Snyder and Lt. Governor Township defined contribution retirement plan Miller and White. Motion Carried. The addition noting the foundations, open basements, lack Calley, and Wayne County Commissioner has been under review for over a year. The of Section 14-36 provides enforcement power/ of attention to the common areas, and safety Hadious. Retirement Committee interviewed several remedies to the township to take action against issues. Supervisor McNamara, in conjunction APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Budd moved, companies, while Plante Moran Financial this nuisance as well as civil infraction penalties with Director Akers, provided an update to the Frazier seconded to approve the revised agenda Advisor completed an extensive analysis on for violation. residents on the efforts underway to remedy the which added the Closed Session minutes of June fees associated with the current providers. The Miller moved, Budd seconded to approve the situation which includes a $25,000 performance 19, 2017 to the consent agenda and to consider Committee concluded that Edward Jones and second (final) reading of Ordinance 06-20-17 (3) bond and commencement of construction upon approval of Edward Jones and One America as One America were best suited for the employees the addition to the General Code of Ordinances finalization of the bond agreement. Residents service providers for the Township’s defined and the Township. Article VI (Diseased or Dangerous Trees, cautioned the Board that the developer has contribution plans, authorize the transfer of Frazier moved, White seconded to approve the Shrubs, or Plants) to Chapter 42 (Environment). made numerous promises in the past that have all funds, and further authorize the Supervisor re-appointments of Steve Partridge and Gerald Roll Call Vote. Yeas: McNamara, Budd, Wright, not been kept and urged the Board to closely and Clerk to execute the agreements. Motion Graf to the Water and Sewer Commission with Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. Motion monitor all agreements made to resolve issues. Carried. terms to expire June 1, 2019. Motion Carried. Carried. The addition of Article VI to Chapter Board members assured the residents that they PUBLIC HEARING: Martin moved, White Martin moved, White seconded to approve 42 provides enforcement power/remedies will keep a close eye on the progress. The public seconded to open the Public Hearing to receive Resolution 2017-15 the Downriver Utility to the township to take action against these is invited to attend meetings of the Western public comment on the Assessment Roll for the Wastewater Authority (DUWA) Stipulated nuisances. Wayne County Chapter of the NAACP the 2nd McBride Rd. Improvement Special Assessment Agreement. Motion Carried. The agreement Wright moved, White seconded to approve Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings District at 7:14 p.m. Motion Carried. Director allows Wayne County to continue its court the second (final) reading of Ordinance 06-20- are held at Christian Faith Ministries 27500 Akers explained that each homeowner in the ordered financing plan with the transfer of 17 (5) an amendment to the General Code of Marquette in Garden City. For more information assessment district would be assessed at $578.22 ownership of the Downriver Sanitary Disposal Ordinances Section 66-34 to 66-36 of Article II contact Gina Wilson-Steward at 313-949-3133 for five years for the road improvements. The System to the local communities of the DUWA (Collection and Disposal) of Chapter 66 (Solid for additional information. Van Buren Public Schools district has committed Board. Waste). Roll Call Vote. Yeas: McNamara, Budd, ADJOURNMENT: Miller moved, Frazier to $90,000.00 for the project to be paid upon Miller moved, Budd seconded to approve the Wright, Frazier, Martin, Miller and White. seconded to adjourn at 9:36 p.m. Motion Carried. completion of the preliminary engineering. The Township Vehicle Management & Replacement Motion Carried. The addition of the storage Leon Wright, Township Clerk balance of the project is being funded (80% of Policy. Motion Carried. The policy was container ordinances, Sec. 66-34 to 66-36, Kevin McNamara, Supervisor the total cost) by the Wayne County Local Road developed by a work group comprised of the provides rules for the placement and time limit Published: July 27, 2017 Initiative. Resident Richard Jurnigan of 46680 Public Services Director, Deputy Director for the containers as well as penalties for the McBride opposed the Special Assessment of Developmental Services, Senior Director, violation of the article and remedies available District questioning why Beck Road was not Recreation Director and Executive Assistant. It to the township. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: being paved and requesting increased Police (a) establishes a vehicle pool, (b) transportation Wright moved, Miller seconded to approve All real estate advertising in this presence to enforce speed limits. Supervisor account in the Building & Grounds budget, the first reading of Ordinance 07-18-17 (1) an newspaper is subject to the Fair McNamara, in conjunction with Director (c) establishes a Board Fleet Subcommittee amendment to the General Code of Ordinances Housing Act which makes it illegal to Akers, explained that Beck Road was identified and provides for the acquisition of a GPS fleet Chapter 50 (Law Enforcement), Article 1 (In advertise "any preference, limitation by Wayne County as a primary road and that tracking system that includes maintenance General) Sec. 50-1 to 50-3. Motion Carried. or discrimination based on race, color, funding was only provided for improvements to records and reporting capabilities. The ordinance authorizes the Township to train religion, sex, handicap, familial status local roads. Budd moved, Wright seconded to or national origin, or an intention, to Frazier moved, White seconded to approve and and utilize persons other than Police Officers to closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Motion make any such preference, limitation confirm Resolution 2017-16 the assessment issue certain parking citations (civil infractions Carried. or discrimination." Familial status role for the McBride Road Improvement only). CONSENT AGENDA: Miller moved, Budd includes children under the age of 18 Special Assessment District. Motion Carried. Martin moved, White seconded to approve seconded to approve the revised Consent living with parents or legal custodians, The resolution confirms the assessment role the Landlord Consent Agreement with STS Agenda [Work Study Session minutes of June pregnant women and people securing for the McBride Road Improvement project, Hydropower LTD (operator of French Landing 19, 2017, Closed Session minutes of June 19, custody of children under 18. divides the payments into five (5) equal annual Dam). Motion Carried. The agreement is a 2017, Board Meeting minutes of June 20, 2017, This newspaper will not knowingly installments and sets a 1.25% interest rate on necessary component due to the financial Prepaid List of June 23, 2017, Prepaid List of accept any advertising for real estate the loan the Township will provide to cover the restructuring by their parent company, Eagle June 29, 2017, Prepaid List of July 13, 2017, which is in violation of the law. Our cost of the special assessment district. Creek Hydro Holdings, LLC. and allows Eagle readers are hereby informed that all Voucher List of July 5, 2017 and the Voucher Frazier moved, White seconded to approve Creek to use the French Landing Dam lease as dwellings advertised in this newspaper List of July 18, 2017]. Motion Carried. Resolution 2017-17 authorizing a loan from the an asset in the restructuring. are available on an equal opportunity CORRESPONDENCE: Supervisor Landfill fund in the amount of $185,407.00 at Martin moved, White seconded to approve the basis. To complain of discrimination McNamara recognized Wayne County an interest rate of 1.25% for the McBride Road Consent and Acknowledgement with Eagle call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Sheriff Benny Napoleon honoring him for Improvement Project. Motion Carried. The loan Creek Hydro Holdings, LLC (Parent Company The toll-free telephone number for the his commitment to the safety and welfare of will be paid back over the next five years with of STS Hydropower, LTD.). Motion Carried. hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. the Township. Sheriff Napoleon deputized funds received from the Special Assessment The agreement is a necessary component due five Van Buren Township Marine Officers District and the contribution of 90K from the the financial restructuring and informs DTE with County authority, with shared use of the Van Buren Public Schools District. Energy of the re-financing. County patrol boat, in a collaborative effort to Page 22 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 23 Charter Township of Van Buren Downtown Development Authority Public Notice Minding Your Business with Bob Mytych John and Joan Honey of Honey Pest Con- trol of Belleville said that they’re getting lots of calls for hornets and yellow jackets as summer breezes on. With over 34 years of experience, the company offers free esti- mates on the control of ants, bed bugs, rats, mice, roaches, spiders, and other pests. They serve both commercial and residen- tial customers and accept credit cards. Call (734) 699-6889. *** With back-to-school a little over a month away, the folks at Leo’s Coney Island and newly crowned Queen-of-Queens’ Pag- eant Winner Shaylett Stuckey of Van Bu- ren Township have teamed up to sponsor and collect school supplies for students in Van Buren Public Schools. Supplies can be dropped off at Leo’s during regular busi- ness hours through Aug. 18. Call (734) 697-1000. *** Johnny’s on the Lake Sports Bar & Grill on High Street in Belleville is offering live music tomorrow evening, July 28, featur- ing Summer’s Duo, a two-piece acoustic band from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. On Saturday, One Love will perform from 9 p.m. to close. They’re a 5-piece reggae steel drum band. A pig roast is also on tap for Satur- day. Ask your server for that special menu. Johnny’s is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call (734) 699-1777. *** JT’s Pub & Grub on East Huron River Drive in Belleville will be holding a live musical tribute to former Belleville vocal- ist and musician Dave Voakes, beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29. The public is invited. Voakes performed with local bands Code 3 and GTS. Call (734) 992-3556. *** Live music is also on tap next Saturday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Van Buren Eagles on Beck Road. The Woodstock Re- visited Family Festival returns with three bands -- The Classics, Second Wind, and Repeat Offenders. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 15 and under are free. Cash prizes will be given out for Best Hippie outfit for one adult and one child. Call Gary at (734) 788-4410 or (734) 699- 8836. The event is outdoors and no cool- ers or outside food and drinks are permit- ted. There will also be face painting and a bounce house for kids. *** The 71st edition of the Wayne County Fair rolls into town Aug. 7-12 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Quirk Road, north of I-94. See their ad in today’s paper for the daily programs and events. The arena will feature a Night of Destruction on Wednes- day at 7:30 p.m., Truck & Tractor Pull on Thursday at 7 p.m., a Monster Truck Show on Friday at 7 p.m., and a Mud Bog on Sat- (continued on page 24) (continued on page 24) Publish: July 27, 2017 Page 24 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 25 Jasmine Bates named to new Teacher Leadership Charter Township of Van Buren Downtown Development Authority Public Notice Advisory Council (continued from page 23) Jasmine Bates, a McBride Middle School math teacher, has been selected as one of the 24 teachers who will serve on a new panel to help guide the state’s plan to implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). On July 21 the Michigan Department of Education announced the two dozen teachers from K-12 public schools across the state who will serve on the newly created Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council developed with a $10,000 grant from the national Council of Chief State School Officers. “Their collective talents and experience will be an asset to the council as we collaborate on the state’s plan to implement Michigan’s ESSA plan and work to become a Top 10 education state within 10 years, said State Superintendent Brian Whiston. “Based on the leadership these educators have demonstrated in our schools and communities, we know that Michigan’s students are in great hands.” ESSA is the new federal law that replaced the previous No Child Left Behind Act. Every state is to develop a plan that it will use to improve educational outcomes for children and hold schools accountable and transparent for that success. The new advisory council members were selected from a pool of more than 310 applicants from 10 Prosperity Regions across the state, following an application process open to all Michigan teachers. A competitive preference was given to those with experience or interest in teacher leadership positions. The members will attend the panel’s only mandatory, in-person meeting on Aug. 9 in Bath. Otherwise, they mostly will participate in online meetings where they can provide feedback on the state’s ESSA and Top 10 in 10 plans. Council activities will be held outside of school hours. Members will receive a $500 honorarium for the 2017-18 school year. Members will also serve as ambassadors of the #proudMIeducator campaign (www.michigan. gov/poudmieducator) . Minding Biz (continued from page 23) urday at 6 p.m. The carnival will run Tues- day through Saturday. For more info, visit www.waynecountyfairgrounds.net . *** It was really nice to see the Fourth Street Square filling up with Farmer’s Market vendors on Monday during the car show on Main Street. Area vegetable stands are also open. Moe’s Produce Farm down Sumpter Road past the Fire Station has been open for a month now and tomatoes are ripening and will be available any day, according to owner Mary Johnson. See their ad for a current list of veggies. Budd’s Produce Farm on the N. I-94 Service Drive opened last Friday with a big selection of offer- ings, including their famous sweet corn. Call (734) 697-9465. *** Do you have a business item you would like to see in this column? Call Bob Mytych at (734) 699-9020 with your suggestion. There is no cost to be in this column. (continued on page 25) Publish: July 27, 2017 Page 24 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 25 Charter Township of Van Buren Downtown Development Authority Public Notice Public Notice (continued from page 24) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF WAYNE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO: 2017-829348-DE Estate of Doris Ruth Olsen, date of birth: April 20, 1918 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Doris Ruth Olsen, died August 19, 2016. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Christine M. Wilkins, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of the publication of this notice. Michael D. Holmes, attorney, P66165 211 E. Water St., Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 343-2106 Christine M. Wilkins Personal representative 708 Homecrest Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 381-6324 Published: July 27, 2017 Publish: July 27, 2017 To build a better world, City of Belleville Public Notice start in your own community! City of Belleville DPW/LABORER II Public Notice The City of Belleville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Laborer II in our Department of Public Works. Qualifications include a high school diploma, GED PUBLIC NOTICE: TowerCo 2013, LLC proposes to build a equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant 185-foot Monopole Communications Tower. The Site location is must possess a working knowledge of basic arithmetic including the ability to Willis Road, Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, 48111, perform and record arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; ability to accurately read and record data from various type of meter dials; ability to Latitude: 42-09-28.0 N, Longitude: 83-26-32.9. The Federal communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to work in inclement weather; Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure ability to establish successful working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1085499. the public; skill in operating hand tools, calculator, motor vehicles and backhoe. Qualified applicant must possess a current and valid CDL. Physical demands ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review include the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, talk, hear and see; and to routinely use hands to operate objects, tools and the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the controls; position routinely lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a and/or moves more than 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the Request for Environmental Review employee regularly works inside and outside including frequent exposure to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions. (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy Salary and benefits as per Union contract is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A pre-employment drug test, physical exam, psychological exam, criminal history and background investigation may be required as a condition of employment and the failure to successfully complete any of these may be cause for an applicant to no HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS - Public comments longer be considered. regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Please apply in person or submit resume with application to DPS Director, [email protected] or 6 Main Street, Belleville, MI 48111, no later than 4:00 P.M., Andrew Temerowski, G2 Consulting Group, LLC, 1866 August 31, 2017. The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer and does Woodslee Street, Troy, Michigan, Phone: 248-680-0400, E-Mail: not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. [email protected]. Sherri Scharf Publish: July 27, 2017 City Clerk/Treasurer Publish: July 27 & August 3, 2017 Diana J. Kollmeyer, CMC City Clerk Publish: June 12, 2008 Page 26 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 27 1434 – abandoned auto, Anna Dr. 0945 – assist fire dept., Owen/Sumpter 2130 – ordinance violation, 50000 bl. Willis Rd. Van Buren Township 1600 – larceny from auto, Amanda Dr. 1329 – property damage accident, W. Columbia Tuesday, July 18: 1716 – abandoned auto, Edison Lake Rd. 1431 – suspicious person/vehicle, Clarence St. 0125 – 911 hang up, Sumpter/Willis Police Dispatch Log 1834 – suicidal person, Park Estates Dr. 1436 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 0152 – suspicious incident, 44000 bl. Bemis Rd. 1904 – breaking & entering, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1512 – unauthorized driving away of auto, Estrada 0212 – fire dept. assist, 42000 bl. Judd Rd. 2037 – family trouble, Ash Dr. 1745 – fraud, E. Columbia Ave. 1020 – civil dispute, 45000 bl. Judd Rd. Out of the 558 dispatch calls for service reported 2121 – domestic, Brandi Dr. 2001 – suspicious person/vehicle, Main St. 1046 – suspicious person, 23000 bl. Martinsville by Van Buren Township police for the past week, the 2131 – larceny from auto, Denton Rd. Monday, July 17: 1214 – harassment complaint, 24000 bl. Bohn Rd. following are selected for this column. 2202 – malicious destruction of property, E. Sadie 0922 – malicious destruction of property, E. 1307 – civil dispute, 44000 bl. Paris Dr. Sunday, July 16: Ln. Columbia Ave. 1347 – fire dept. assist, Sumpter/Willis 0033 – assault & battery, W. Huron River Dr. 2230 – fireworks, Belleville Rd. 1233 – vehicle lockout, E. Columbia Ave. 1348 – citizen assist, 44000 bl. Clay Rd. 0034 – weapon violation, Fairbanks St. 2302 – property damage accident, S. Ponderosa 1417 – property damage accident, High/Main 1654 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 0421 – suspicious person/vehicle, Southport 2305 – juvenile complaint, Belleville Rd. 1743 – neighbor trouble, Henry St. 1817 – fire dept. assist, 45000 bl. Harris Rd. 0822 – larceny from auto, Bradley Dr. 2345 – suspicious person/vehicle, Endicott/Ayres Tuesday, July 18: 1909 – warrant arrest pick up, out of township 1218 – larceny from auto, N. I-94 Service Dr. Thursday, July 20: 0843 – welfare check, E. Columbia Ave. 2108 – fire dept. assist, 44000 bl. Paris Dr. 1220 – domestic, Belleville Rd. 0154 – narcotics crime, Haggerty Rd. 0929 – animal complaint, Davenport Plaza Wednesday, July 19: 1413 – fraud, Belleville Rd. 0201 – suspicious person/vehicle, Belleville Rd. 1420 – domestic, Main St. 0259 – alarm, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1729 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. 0206 – suspicious person/vehicle, Belleville Rd. 1433 – disorderly, S. Industrial Park Dr. 0308 – felonious assault, Oregon 1844 – larceny, Ayres Ave. 0816 – fraud, Martinsville Rd. 1525 – threat, Menlo Park Dr. 0447 – suspicious incident, Carriage Ln. 1927 – harassment call, Oak Ln. 1033 – disorderly, Peachtree Ln. 1705 – assist fire dept., W. Columbia Ave. 0559 – larceny, Creekside Dr. 1954 – suspicious person/vehicle, Kirkridge 1217 – disorderly, Rose Blvd. 2036 – assist fire dept., Loza Ln. 0657 – animal complaint, 47000 bl. Arkona Rd. 2135 – overdose, Maple Dr. 1253 – assault & battery, Wildbrook Dr. 2037 – warrant arrest, Main St. 1007 – larceny, Brookview 2249 – disorderly, Parkwood Dr. 1325 – private property/property damage accident, 2132 – property check, South St. 1259 – shots fired, 45000 bl. Willow Rd. 2257 – disorderly, Belleville Rd. Belleville Rd. 2205 – assist fire dept., Carmell St. 1505 – civil dispute, 41000 bl. Harris Rd. Monday, July 17: 1437 – ordinance violation, Sumpter Rd. 2331 – intrusion alarm, S. Edgemont Ave. 1552 – abandoned vehicle, 48000 bl. Timberpark 0722 – larceny from auto, E. Walden Dr. 1452 – property damage accident, N. I-94 Service Wednesday, July 19: 1744 – reckless driver, Rawsonville/Willis 0843 – larceny, Denton Rd. Dr. / Old Rawsonville Rd. 0859 – miscellaneous complaint, Second St. 1948 – alarm, 44000 bl. Clay Rd. 0948 – larceny from auto, Oak Ln. 1658 – larceny, Mida 1151 – assist fire dept., Menlo Park Dr. 2002 – warrant arrest pick up, out of township 1009 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 1828 – 911 welfare check, Belmont Dr. 1227 – property damage accident, Sec. of State 2037 – trespassing complaint, Rustic Ln. 1210 – threat, N. I-94 Service Dr. 2110 – suspicious person/vehicle, Brandi 1657 – assist fire dept., Roys St. 2107 – alarm, 46000 bl. Wear Rd. 1232 – property damage accident, Haggerty Rd. / E. 2131 – disorderly, Belleville Rd. 2234 – suspicious person/vehicle, N. Biggs Ave. Thursday, July 20: Huron River Dr. 2221 – personal injury accident, Belleville Rd. / S. Thursday, July 20: 0034 – traffic hazard, Sherwood/Wear 1352 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. I-94 Service Dr. 0856 – breaking & entering, W. Columbia Ave. 0956 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1441 – 911 welfare check, Haggerty Rd. 2225 – suspicious person/vehicle, Village Green 1257 – private property impound, Menlo Park Dr. 1100 – reckless driver, 19000 bl. Crandell Ct. 1537 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. Ln. 1609 – miscellaneous complaints, E. Columbia 1321 – civil dispute, 48000 bl. Wear Rd. 1645 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. 2345 – road hazard, Haggerty Rd./Tyler Rd. 1940 – malicious destruction of property, veterans 1343 – well-being check, Rustic Ln. 1646 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. 2354 – juvenile complaint, Parkwood Dr. memorial 1455 – alarm, 44000 bl. Clay Rd. 1757 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. Friday, July 21: 2009 – traffic offense, Menlo Park Dr. 1606 – ordinance violation, 45000 bl. Willis Rd. 1847 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 0026 – suspicious person/vehicle, Anna Dr. 2113 – miscellaneous complaint, Industrial Park 1633 – reckless driver, Arkona/Sumpter 1959 – domestic, Edison Lake Rd. 0211 – family trouble, Tavistock Dr. Friday, July 21: 1946 – ordinance violation, 25000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 2025 – larceny, Harmony Ln. 0406 – traffic offense, Michigan Ave./Denton Rd. 0015 – disorderly, Estrada 2008 – fire dept. assist, Rawsonville/Willow 2051 – assist fire dept., Rawsonville DNR Boat 0827 – property damage accident, Ecorse/Denton 0253 – assist fire dept., N. Aberdeen Ct. 2154 – warrant arrest pick up, 24000 bl. Sherwood Launch 1040 – animal complaint, Quirk Rd. 1435 – assist fire dept., Santa Clara St. 2214 – family trouble, 24000 bl. Bohn Rd. 2109 – property damage accident, Westlake Cir. 1111 – larceny from auto, Denton Rd. 1626 – warrant arrest, Hamtramck Dr. 2254 – property damage accident, Clark/Willow 2251 – threat, S. Ponderosa Trl. 1135 – threat, Sumpter Rd. 2014 – miscellaneous complaints, Estrada 2354 – suspicious vehicle, Karr/Judd 2359 – suspicious person/vehicle, Jackson 1138 – traffic offense, Belleville Rd. 2132 – found property/child, South St. Friday, July 21: Tuesday, July 18: 1335 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. / 2338 – warrant arrest, Tyler 0128 – breaking & entering, 44000 bl. Judd Rd. 0311 – noise complaint, Denton Rd. N. I-94 Service Dr. Saturday, July 22: 0428 – fire dept. assist, 44000 bl. Clay Rd. 0628 – malicious destruction of property, Lighthouse 1343 – traffic offense, Michigan Service Dr. / 0047 – noise complaint, Estrada 1321 – suspicious incident, 25000 bl. Sumpter Rd. Dr. Gilmore St. 0300 – suspicious person/vehicle, S. Edgemont 1624 – fire dept. assist, 44000 bl. Clay Rd. 0724 – larceny from auto, N. Belleridge 1503 – traffic offense, Belleville Rd. 0802 – ordinance violation, E. Huron River Dr. 1831 – alarm, 44000 bl. Willow Rd. 1027 – larceny from auto, Oak Ln. 1756 – fraud, Oak Ln. 0926 – assist fire dept., S. Industrial Park Dr. 1838 – alarm, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1127 – larceny from auto, Oak Ln. 1808 – larceny, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1512 – animal complaint, Fourth St. 1959 – warrant arrest pick up, Sumpter/Bemis 1138 – larceny from auto, Oak Ln. 1904 – traffic offense, Jackson St. 2043 – welfare check, W. Columbia Ave. 2049 – 911 hang up, 27000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1203 – larceny, N. I-94 Service Dr. 1914 – suspicious person/vehicle, S. I-94 Service 2150 – traffic offense, E. Huron River Dr./Loza Ln 2113 – violation public health code, 19000 bl. 1219 – suspicious person/vehicle, Belleville 1920 – shooting, Marlowe Ave. 2205 – suspicious person/vehicle, Brain St. Sumpter Rd. 1227 – PPO violation, Victoria St. 2105 – fight, DNR East Launch 2207 – suspicious person/vehicle, Victorian Ln. 2251 – animal complaint, 19000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1229 – suspicious person/vehicle, S. Ponderosa Trl 2114 – suspicious person/vehicle, Maple Dr. 2226 – parking complaint, Catalpa 2342 – well-being check, Arizona 1322 – dumping complaint, Belleville Rd. 2123 – domestic, Barkley St. 2256 – fireworks, Madelon/Robbe Saturday, July 22: 1351 – breaking & entering, S. I-94 Service Dr. Saturday, July 22: Also on this week’s log were 73 traffic stops. 0008 – missing person, 25000 bl. Elwell Rd. 1438 – suspicious person/vehicle, E. Archwood Dr 0032 – suspicious person/vehicle, Alden Ave. 0316 – civil dispute, 29000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1506 – malicious destruction of property, S. I-94 0145 – suspicious person/vehicle, Amanda Dr. / 0759 – animal complaint, Sumpter/Judd Service Dr. Ecorse Rd. 1206 – 911 hang up, 26000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1715 – threat, Maple Dr. Sumpter Township 0151 – noise complaint, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1428 – death investigation, 45000 bl. Willis Rd. 1734 – suspicious person/vehicle, Harmony Ln. 0353 – shooting, S. I-94 Service Dr. 1525 – 911 hang up, Rustic Ln. 1815 – assault & battery, Parkwood Dr. Police Dispatch Log 0447 – domestic, Barnwell Dr. 1554 – disorderly person, 29000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1842 – suspicious person/vehicle, Lighthouse Dr. 1129 – larceny from auto, Greenbriar Dr. 1613 – assault, Rustic Ln. 2023 – noise complaint, S. I-94 Service Dr. Sunday, July 16: 1201 – mental subject, Denton Rd. 1743 – civil dispute, 24000 bl. Bohn Rd. 2252 – noise complaint, Denton Rd. 0543 – alarm, 46000 bl. Weimer Rd. 1221 – property damage accident, Rawsonville Rd. 1958 – operating while intoxicated arrest, 10000 bl. Wednesday, July 19: 1203 – suspicious vehicle, Rustic Ln. / S. Grove St. Rawsonville Rd. 0021 – harassment call, Liberty Ln. 1445 – citizen assist, 23000 bl. Sumpter Rd. 1221 – malicious destruction, W. Sadie Ln. 2031 – animal complaint, Martinsville/Judd 0033 – suspicious person/vehicle, Westlake Cir. 1714 – ORV complaint, 233000 bl. Sherwood Rd. 1339 – fraud, Millington Ct. Also on this week’s log are seven follow-up 0258 – suspicious person/vehicle, S. I-94 Service 1722 – well-being check, Bemis/Lohr 1409 – disorderly, Peachtree Ln. investigations, 35 miscellaneous details, 74 patrol 0326 – suspicious person/vehicle, Westlake Cir. 1736 – dumping complaint, Harris/Haggerty 1442 – personal injury accident, Beck/Ecorse checks, and 34 traffic stops. 0353 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 1755 – warrant arrest pick up, out of township 1710 – family trouble, Denton Rd. 0434 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 1847 – citizen assist, 43000 bl. Bemis Rd. 1911 – 911 welfare check, Parkwood/Tyler 0452 – suspicious person/vehicle, Lake Point Pass 1924 – fire dept. assist, Rustic Ln. 1925 – assist other dept., Rawsonville/Grove 0637 – larceny from auto, Denton Rd. 2005 – trespassing complaint, Rustic Ln. 1954 – noise complaint, Alba Ct. 0742 – suspicious person/vehicle, Thornwood Dr. Monday, July 17: Birthdays 2130 – noise complaint, N. Ponderosa Trl. 0816 – 911 welfare check, Haggerty Rd. 0010 – family trouble, 41000 bl. Willis Rd. 2146 – suspicious person/vehicle, McKinley St. 0857 – larceny from auto, Denton Rd. 0059 – violation park rules, 28000 bl. Haggerty Also on this week’s log are 221 traffic stops, 43 of July 28 -- Janet Schonscheck, Eileen 1006 – unattended death, Hull Rd. 0816 – abandoned vehicle, Sumpter/Kozma which were on the I-94 and I-275 freeways. 1011 – larceny from auto, Oak Ln. 1007 – civil dispute, Pecan Graham 1108 – ordinance violation, W. Huron River Dr. 1308 – fire dept. assist, 45000 bl. Willis Rd. July 29 – Angie Mercer, Keith 1220 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 1340 – civil dispute, 41000 bl. Harris Rd. McDonald 1232 – breaking & entering, Elwell Rd. Belleville Police 1351 – disorderly person, Greenmeadow July 30 – Mark Tooley, Alyssa Kuclo 1235 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. / 1520 – larceny, 23000 bl. Karr Rd. Ecorse Rd. Dispatch Log 1717 – warrant arrest pick up, 46000 bl. Willis Rd. July 31 – Colette McClinton, Linda 1244 – disorderly, N. I-94 Service Dr. 1724 – property damage accident, Elwell/Willow Maton, Lee Herrmann 1250 – personal injury accident, Ecorse Sunday, July 16: 1725 – disorderly person, 42000 bl. Bemis Rd. Aug. 2 -- Tina Pyzik 1331 – property damage accident, Belleville Rd. 0137 – parking complaint, Estrada/Belle Villa 1804 – assist other agency, Oakville Waltz / Aug. 3 – Krystal Hackett 1334 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 0533 – family trouble, Carmell St. Sumpter 1417 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 0922 – assist fire dept., Dos Rios St. 1849 – civil dispute, 41000 bl. Harris Rd. Aug. 25 – Todd Mears 1432 – larceny from auto, Westlake Cir. 0942 – assist fire dept., Sumpter Rd. 2110 – suspicious incident, 24000 bl. Sherwood Page 26 Belleville Area Independent/July 27, 2017July 27, 2017/Belleville Area Independent Page 27 LIVE MUSIC Clerk Wright Belleville Farmer’s Friday, July 28 (continued from page 1) Market continues to the International Institute of Municipal grow at 4th St. Square “Summer’s Duo” Clerks. (2 Piece Acoustic) Leon says, “It has always been my The new Belleville Farmer’s Market, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. goal as Clerk to reach out and engage the sponsored by the Belleville Central Business Saturday, July 29 community in the voting processes. I take Community at the Fourth Street Square in pride in my efforts to embrace young people downtown Belleville, just finished its second “One Love” and involve them…When needs arise in month and continues to offer new vendors. (5 Piece Raggae Band the community I do not sit back and wait The first market on June 12 had five vendors Acoustic Steel Drum) for others to take action…and I continue and the market on July 24 had nine. As the 146 High Street 9 p.m. – Close to work on improving my knowledge and market grows in popularity, the CBC hopes Belleville, MI 48111 skills by attending training in all aspects of to schedule it every week, June through PIG ROAST my profession.” His Deputy Clerk closed September, in 2018. 734-699-1777 Saturday, July 29 her nominating letter with “I believe his On July 24, available at the market were commitment and dedication to the Clerk zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, OPEN 7 DAYS 11 A.M. – 2 A.M. FOR MENU, ASK YOUR SERVER! profession and the community makes him cabbage, kale and other leafy vegetables, an excellent candidate for Clerk of the and basil, along with sweets, pretzels, jams, Year.” jellies, pickles, and homemade dog treats. CATCH EM’ WITH... Over the next two months, the market will Read The Newspaper continue from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on the second On The Web! HORNET and fourth Mondays with the final one The Belleville-Area scheduled during the annual Harvest Fest on & YELLOW Independent New Website Saturday, Oct. 14. is Now Online! Visit us @ JACKET Janet Millard, Event Coordinator J.C. HONEY, Owner SEASON bellevilleareaindependent.com Belleville Central Business Community 34 Years Experience IS HERE! FREE ESTIMATES For The Control of Ants, Bees, Bed Bugs, Rats, Mice, Roaches, Spiders, & Other Pests. Commercial & Charter Township of Van Buren Public Notice ,)#%.3%$ ).352%$ s Senior Discounts Residential Service Serving WAYNE COUNTY & Surrounding Areas. NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD 734-699-6889 MEETINGS (BUDGET REVIEW and PREPARATION) OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN 2HULQJEXVLQHVVDQG BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHUVRQDOΖ7VXSSRUW LQPHWUR'HWURLWVLQFH In the Board Room 1995. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 And 015 5 - 2 1 9 9 THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 Meetings will convene at 8:45 a.m. on each day and are expected to conclude by 4:30 p.m. WEBSITE SPECIAL 4 page custom design TOWNSHIP HALL $1999 46425 TYLER ROAD BELLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 48111 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING: 9LUXV5HPRYDO Ζ7&RQVXOWLQJ Review of the 2017 amended and preparation of 'HVNWRS /DSWRS Save $70 the 2018 proposed budgets. 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