10/17/24 Southfield Sun by C & G Newspapers

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • Vol. 21, No. 22

Holiday Inn site to be transformed into veterans housing

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved a plan to adapt and reuse the Holiday Inn building at 25100 Northwestern Highway for multiple-family residential use Sept. 30.

The request was from the Tunnels to Towers Foundation to convert the 98-unit extended-stay Holiday Inn to include an 85-unit permanent housing apartment building where veterans will pay no more than 30% of their income.

The site will have 24/7 supportive services for veterans, including security day and night.

The Tunnels to Towers Foundation was founded in honor of Firefighter Stephen Siller, who sacrificed his life to save people during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

LATHRUP VILLAGE — On Nov. 5, Lathrup Village residents will vote on whether or not the city should repeal the prohibition on cannabis establishments in the city’s boundaries.

Voters will also decide if the city ordinance that currently prohibits all cannabis establishments will be amended to allow cannabis businesses and establish an application process, selection criteria, licenses, fees and regulations for two retail facilities and two safety compliance facilities.

Lathrup Village Mayor Mykale Garrett explained that a group of residents petitioned to get the two proposals back

Lathrup Village voters to decide marijuana proposal Nov. 5

on the ballot after the November 2022 election, when voters rejected cannabis facilities in the city.

“So this is their democratic right to get the petition signed, and they got the correct amount of signatures, and as you can see, it’s on the ballot,” she said. “Now, this has been a very interesting time, because there is a group of people

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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 25100 Northwestern Highway, was approved by the City Council to be used as veteran housing for Tunnels to Towers.

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Break-in of rabbi’s home on Rosh Hashanah not antisemitic, police say

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department held a press conference Oct. 7 detailing a home invasion and armed robbery that took place at a rabbi’s home in Southfield.

“So based on the evidence, and based on what the suspect said during the actual robbery, and then even based on our post-arrest interview at this time, there’s no evidence to suggest this was an antisemitic act,” stated Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren.

“I applaud the Southfield police ... for understanding how much the timing of this crime concerned the Jewish community,” Anti-Defamation League Regional Director Carolyn Normandin said. She said at the press conference that the Jewish community might be experiencing heightened levels of anxiety due to the timing of the incident being on Rosh Hashanah and marking the anniversary of Oct. 7. “Sometimes crimes happen to Jewish people. Sometimes, Jewish people are victims. Sometimes the incident is related to their characteristic of being Jewish, and sometimes, not. Not everything, every crime that happens to a Jewish person, is motivated as a hate crime. I want to say that. And again, the Jewish community feels under attack, so I applaud the quick apprehension of the suspect.”

At 10:39 p.m. Oct. 2, Southfield police responded

Evergreen Bar & Grill/Fuddruckers celebrates grand opening

The Evergreen Bar & Grill/Fuddruckers celebrated the grand opening of its new full-service bar and the change of its business name Oct. 8.

Many Southfield business leaders and city employees attended the ceremony. The former Fuddruckers of Southfield was awarded a liquor license and now offers a full custom bar while still serving the complete Fuddruckers menu.

The Evergreen Bar & Grill/Fuddruckers is located at 25309 Evergreen Road in Southfield. For more information, call (248) 809-6714. You’ll find the full menu online at evergreenbarandgrill-fuddruckers.com.

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ABOVE: Reverend Chris Yaw, of St. David’s Episcopal Church, blesses Peach, an English bullmastiff, and all the dogs that came to the Annual Pet Parade at St. Anne’s Mead Oct. 12. Peach is pictured with Aldair Guzman and Wendy Perez. LEFT: Southfield resident Kyle McBeth introduces Fendi to St. Anne’s Mead resident Daniel Arthur. The event was in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

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that are against cannabis establishments, and it’s not my place to say whether we get it or not, but I am a staunch supporter of the democratic process, where this will finally be able to go in front of the residents, and the residents will be able to tell us whether or not this is what they want or what they don’t want.”

Garrett said that a group of residents organized to sue the city in an attempt to remove the proposals from the ballot, accusing the city of ignoring “the fraudulent signature and irregularities contained in the petitions” and of violating “the Home City Rule and Michigan Election Law by certifying the ballot proposals.” The case was dismissed since the law requires that all ballot language must be certified at least 82 days before the election on Nov. 5, which would’ve been Aug. 15.

Laurie Kunz was one of the plaintiffs and is a resident of 37 years.

“Basically, the Lathrup Village City Council voted to place the petition on the ballot despite being asked to defer their vote for fraudulent signatures that were obvious to us,” she said. Kunz said the signatures are currently being investigated by a sergeant

referred by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Kunz added that she and the other plaintiffs hired a handwriting expert to examine the signatures.

Kunz said that she is against the proposals because she believes that Lathrup Village doesn’t have the infrastructure to support it.

“It will decrease our property values. We don’t have the police for it, and we’re only a mile and a half big. We can go anywhere. We can go half a mile away and still get it. This is not what our community was made for. It was called the ‘bedroom community’ when it was first started, and we didn’t want restaurants and alcohol, and so we didn’t have that downtown. And now they’re trying to make it into something our city just can’t handle.”

Garrett said she understands where residents are coming from on both sides.

“One thing that I did say in council — I was feeling that cannabis was going to kind of be like liquor stores. Because one thing I have noticed going north, on Southfield Road, starting at Mount Vernon, basically there is a liquor store, or the ability to get liquor within that 1-mile stretch, I think it’s four times or five times. And I just think that that’s a bit much, and so I was thinking the same thing about cannabis, and yes, some residents said, ‘If, you know, you can go around the block to go and get your can-

Lathrup Village voters will consider two proposals on

in the city’s boundaries.

nabis from those stores.’ But I also know the financial impact of having cannabis facilities within the boundaries of Lathrup Village. To me, it’s a difficult situation, because I get it. I get you don’t want to have something, cannabis or liquor, on every other corner. But I also get the financial impact. If you’re com-

plaining about Lathrup not having enough revenue, here’s an opportunity to bring in revenue.”

Councilman Bruce Kantor explained that he believes the proposals could be beneficial for the city.

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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

the Novemebr ballot allowing cannabis establishments

Southfield firefighters rescue 2 dogs, 13 puppies from house fire

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — At 11:30 p.m. Oct. 5, the Southfield Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at a single-story home on Spring Arbor Drive, where they located two dogs and 13 puppies inside, relocating the dogs outside the structure.

Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee explained that the residents of the home were not home at the time of the fire and that it was discovered thanks to someone else reporting it. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Menifee emphasized the importance of ensuring that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working.

“This is a great testimony of someone seeing something. They saw something, they said something and were able to alleviate a tragic moment for a family, protect their animals, as well as their home and so forth, and not have the fire spread any more than it already had when we arrived.”

Menifee said that all 15 animals were OK and did not suffer any injuries due to the fire.

He added that while human life is at the forefront of their work, pet safety is also important to the Southfield Fire Department.

“We do realize that pets are part of the family, and if we can manage that risk, we will do everything we can to try to assist in getting the animals out. Most of the time, the animals find a way out. They get out, but if not, then we are trained, and we do have a veterinarian that we have taken the animals to in the past that have smoke inhalation and so forth, as well as our Animal Warden Division in the city of Southfield.”

Menifee mentioned that many Southfield firefighters are pet owners, so they “feel it personally as well as professionally when something like that happens.”

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

LTU’S NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS CONNECTS WITH COMERICA

SOUTHFIELD — On Sept. 27, Lawrence Technological University’s National Society of Black Engineers, in partnership with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department, welcomed three senior managers, Victoria Jackson, Terri Field and Prerana Patel, from Comerica Bank.

During the event, the three managers shared the knowledge that they learned in corporate technology roles, as well as key factors for success in the technology industry, specifically in project portfolio management, business information, credit and lending, retail, and wealth management.

“NSBE is committed to providing our members with real-world insights from industry leaders. Events like this are crucial in empowering the next generation of black engineers to succeed in corporate and technical spaces,” stated Dasia Jackson, the president of NSBE.

LATHRUP VILLAGE PARKS AND REC TO HOST ‘GHOSTLY GLOW PARTY’

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village Parks and Recreation Department will host a “Ghostly Glow Party” 3-5 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road.

The event will feature a DJ, a costume contest for different age groups and light refreshments.

Glow sticks, glow bracelets and more will be available at the event, but attendees are encouraged to wear glowing accessories.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for planning purposes and room capacity.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ LVparksandrec. To register, visit www.ticketleap. events/tickets/lathrupvillagerec/ghostly-glow-dance.

DELTA SIGMA THETA TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority — in partnership with Southfield Chapters of the Divine Nine, the Southfield first responder departments and Hope United Methodist Church — will host the fourth annual Divine Nine Trunk or Treat 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the parking lot of Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Highway.

The event is free and family-friendly. Resource tables will be on-site with a focus on youth programming, free books to promote children’s literacy, toothbrush distribution and voter registration.

Last year’s event attracted 1,500 attendees. Registration can be completed at deltasac. org/upcoming.

Attendees are advised to use the Civic Center Drive parking lot entrances for the Arizona College of Nursing and Eaton Building instead of Northwestern Highway. Additional parking is available in nearby neighborhoods south of Civic Center Drive.

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The foundation provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and builds specially adapted smart homes for injured veterans and first responders.

“Our newest program seeks to help veterans that are most at risk,” Gavin Naples, the vice president of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, said at a Sept. 9 meeting. “Our new program is aimed at eradicating homelessness amongst veterans nationwide.” He said that, according to the U.S. government, there are 35,000 veterans experiencing chronic homelessness, with 2,400 in Michigan.

“So to address this tremendous problem, we’ve developed a two-pronged model,” he said. “The first is our Veterans Villages. We’re going to the largest metro areas throughout the nation where the rates of homelessness are highest, and we’re acquiring hospitality properties, as well as raw land, and developing permanent, affordable residential housing units with 24/7 supportive services wraparound on-site for our veterans. It’s not enough to just provide a high-quality housing accommodation to a veteran that’s struggling. You need to provide a platform of rehabilitation and eventual reintegration into the community, which is our ultimate objective with this program.”

He explained that the second prong includes a national case management network that helps veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or on the brink of homelessness.

“They call our foundation, and we have an internal team of case managers, points, employment specialists, housing coordinators, mental health clinicians that onboard these veterans,” Naples said. “We provide them direct financial assistance to get them housed in their area in … apartments, houses that suit their needs and their family demographic.”

Naples said Southfield Veterans Village would offer single-occupant units, which he described as a large studio apartment.

At the Sept. 30 public hearing for the site plan, residents spoke out in support of the conversion.

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to the 16000 block of Hilton Street for a reported home invasion at the home of a rabbi. According to police, the rabbi was hosting a Rosh Hashanah dinner in honor of the Jewish New Year, and 25 University of Michigan students were in attendance.

“Victim No. 1 was preparing food in the kitchen when she heard the back door open and shut,” Barren explained. “She walked to the rear of the home and observed a male suspect pointing a handgun at her as she stood in the kitchen. The suspect stated, ‘I’m taking everything. Give me everything.’ The victim immediately ran through the house and into an adjacent room, where she notified her guests that an intruder was armed and inside of the residence.”

The suspect was identified as Bryson Bijon Trice, an 18-year-old Southfield resident. He took a purse and fled from the residence.

Southfield police were given the description of the suspect, and while canvassing the area, police observed someone matching that description enter a home on Pennsylvania Street. Southfield officers contained the area, called all the occupants out-

side and then searched the location.

However, the suspect had already fled from the residence.

According to police, the residence is the home of the suspect’s friend, who was arrested for obstruction of justice and was given a $500 bond, which she posted.

Barren said that police spoke with her, and she stated that the suspect had been at her residence earlier, at approximately 9 p.m., which police said is a false statement, according to video evidence.

“According to the suspect’s female friend, she drove the suspect to a relative’s home in the city of Oak Park. We secured evidence that the suspect contacted his friend multiple times and sent her text messages as well. Southfield officers reviewed Ring doorbell footage of the suspect arriving at his friend’s home at approximately 10:49 p.m., which is nine minutes after the initial 911 call. The male was described as wearing the same clothing as described by the victim, with orange lettering and black clothing,” Barren said.

Police then executed a search warrant at the Oak Park address.

At 8:02 p.m. Oct. 6, Southfield officers conducted a surveillance operation on St. Mary’s Street in Detroit, which officers believe to be the home of a relative to the sus-

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pect. Southfield police observed the suspect enter the passenger seat of a 2017 Ford Fusion being driven by an 18-year-old female. Officers surveilled the vehicle to the area of Telegraph Road and Puritan Avenue in Detroit before initiating a traffic stop. Trice was taken into custody without incident.

While additional charges are pending, Trice was charged with armed robbery

and first-degree home invasion. He was arraigned Oct. 7 before 46th District Court Magistrate Melissa King.

Trice was given a $750,000 bond, cash or surety. His next court date is Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. An attorney for Trice could not be reached by press time.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

Photo by Kathryn Pentiuk

Anti-Defamation League Regional Director Carolyn Normandin speaks at the Oct. 7 press conference in Southfield.

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“$120,000 is what we would get for two facilities. At least last year, that’s what the revenue share was, or the excise tax that went back to cities with two facilities.”

Kantor added that the ordinance proposal on the ballot is the same ordinance that was developed a few years ago. “Council, three years ago, passed a marijuana ordinance right around the time of the election where three new council people were going to be voted upon. What they did is they passed the ordinance, but it required a resolution in order for the application process to start. And so council changed, and with the changeover, we decided to put it to the voters, and the voters voted it down,” he said. “And I think the only changes that they made is that they require that it be put into effect within three months of the vote, that the application process starts three months after the vote.”

Kantor clarified that there would only be two retail facilities and two testing facilities.

“Other misinformation that’s happening is they’re sharing a copy of our zoning map and saying that the cannabis locations

could be located anywhere where businesses are allowed, and that’s not true. It’s very small pocket areas, because the state marijuana regulations limit within certain distances of churches, of schools, things like that, and in the ordinance that we had created, I think we also added some restrictions to shelters and things like that. And again, that’s the ordinance they adopted, the ordinance that we had created three years ago. So it’s not true that the facilities can go anywhere within the business district.”

Former Lathrup Village Councilman Ian Ferguson is in support of the ballot proposals and worked with a group of residents called “MJ 4 LV” to petition to get the proposals on the November ballot. He said the petition got 450 signatures.

Ferguson said that this isn’t the first time he’s looked at this issue. In 2019, Ferguson was the advisor of the Lathrup Village Marijuana Committee, a group composed of one police officer, the city manager, the Downtown Development Authority director, residents and one council member. The committee spent a year researching to see if marijuana was a viable option for Lathrup Village.

“So we went to Hazel Park, we went to Walled Lake, we went to Ferndale, all of the cities, Madison Heights, and we discussed

with those city managers and police chiefs of those cities, ‘What do you see? Is the crime increasing? Is it a problem? Are you actually collecting an excise tax?’ And in every case, the answer is, ‘No crime, no issues with this business, it’s a regular business, we are collecting our excise tax.’ So we brought it back to council, and we said, well, here are the reasons why we should do this. Let’s get our ordinances together so we can actually execute and activate it.’ At that point, everything was approved to proceed. And then I decided not to run. And then we lost our city manager who would have been managing all of that. And so the new council decided, well, maybe we don’t want this.”

Ferguson shared a personal connection to the issue. “There are individuals — my wife, for example; she is suffering from a brain tumor, and we have to do a cannabinoid cancer protocol, and we’re spending it outside of Lathrup. Frankly, I just got sick of doing that, so I’m doing it, not only for my wife, but all the people that are actually going outside of the city that have to get this medication, and it’s just stressful. Some people can’t even find the ride or the transportation to do that.”

He added that the reason for returning this issue to the ballot was because of language confusion that appeared on the

last ballot and more awareness surrounding marijuana facilities.

“It really lost by the slimmest of margins, most of which was due to confusion of the language of the ballot proposal. So that’s why we thought, if it was just very simple language where people can understand, and people are now more educated about cannabis, why wouldn’t we bring it back to see if it could pass? I mean, I’m exercising my abilities to be a free thinker and work in this democracy. Why wouldn’t we bring it back? Cities are dynamic. They change every second of every day. So that’s why we brought it back.”

To view the ballot proposals, visit www. candgnews.com/news/elections.

To learn more about MJ4LV, visit www. mj4lv.com.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586)498-1070.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

CLEARING THE AIR ON VAPING RISKS

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.

Alliance for Coalitions for Community Health Prevention Outreach Specialist Justen Daniels said a lot of health complications come with vaping, including damage to the lungs, heart problems, gastrointestinal issues and more.

He said vape cartridges are filled with hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals.

“The majority of vape pens or vape products are going to contain nicotine, and they’re going to contain a lot of it — a lot of potency,” Daniels said.

He said Stanford’s Reach Lab shared a study that one type of vape pen, which has around 5,000 puffs, has the nicotine equivalent of around 590 cigarettes.

“I don’t think folks are realizing how much nicotine is in there and how addictive that nicotine is,” Daniels said.

Youth are more susceptible to nicotine or THC — a cannabinoid found in marijuana — dependence because their bodies and brains are still developing, Daniels said.

The youngest he’s seen or heard of a person having a vape pen is around 8-years-old.

He said that though he doesn’t have a definitive answer of whether cigarettes or vape pens are more harmful, they are both very addictive.

Megan Phillips, Oakland Community Health Network’s director of substance use and disorder services, gathered information about the dangers of vaping.

A document from the organization states that nicotine addiction can cause harm to a person’s mental health, but more research is needed to understand the connection between vaping and mental health. It also states that studies show those who quit smoking experience lower anxiety, stress and depression, and experience a better mood and quality of life.

“Oakland Community Health Network, alongside our prevention partners, The Alliance, and Oakland County Health Division, work tirelessly to educate community members on the dangers of vaping,” Phillips said in email.

Vaping products can affect brain development, memory, attention, learning, mood and mental health, the Health Division states.

Michigan’s

Veterans Ride Free

Frank Withers’ world has opened up a bit with the help of a transportation program for veterans o ered by Oakland County in partnership with the state and local public transit providers.

“I use this for all my traveling,” Withers, a retired Army Sergeant from Waterford, said during a recent trip to the Waterford Senior Center. “It brings me to places like this here and makes my problems non-existent for a little while.”

e “ is Ride’s on Us” program, which offers Oakland County military veterans and their caregivers free, door-to-door public transportation rides for medical appointments, chores like grocery shopping and visits to senior centers, began in June and has provided more than 2,750 rides.

Administered by the Oakland County Veterans Services o ce through a grant from the Michigan Veterans A airs Agency, the free ride service was supposed to end on Sept. 30, but a $530,000 additional grant from the state will allow the program to continue through September of 2025.

“ is has already helped so many Oakland County veterans and I’m thrilled that we can continue this vital service,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “Our goal is to eliminate any barriers to transportation for our veterans who have sacri ced so much in service to us all.”

e Veterans o ce had o ered free rides to county o ces for several years so that former service members could meet with counselors about the bene ts they earned through their active duty. However, they consistently heard that transportation for day-to-day tasks was a challenge for many of the 53,000 veterans in the county, more than half of whom are older than 65 and many of them with disabilities. at was the genesis of the “Veterans Ride Free” concept and the pilot project was o the ground.

“ ey’re not so stuck in their house anymore.

“This Ride’s on Us” program

ey can get out and socialize. ey can go to a senior center and interact with other seniors,” said Garth Wooten, Division Manager of the county Veterans Services o ce. “ is is a quality-of-life program not only for the veteran but also for their family, who may have had to take time o from work to take their loved one to appointments.”

All the local public transit providers in Oakland County – North Oakland Transportation and Western Oakland Transportation authorities, People’s Express and OPC Social and Activ-

ity Center along with the SMART system – participate in the Veterans Ride Free initiative.

“Our veterans don’t have to rely on other individuals to get them around anymore,” Wooten said. “It allows them to be more independent.”

And that’s priceless, said Withers.

“I can come here and relax with my friends,” he said. “And that’s good for my mental health.”

To book a ride, veterans can call 248-4197984 and provide proof of their military service through their DD214 discharge papers.

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Rides must be scheduled 72 hours in advance. Oakland County Veterans: This Ride’s On Us. When scheduling your trip, ensure you have one of the following documents verifying your veteran status ready: •DD Form 214 (or equivalent)

Frank Withers (retired veteran)

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

LEGAL NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL REHABILIATION DISTRICT UNDER PUBLIC ACT 210 OF 2005, AS AMENDED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 210 of 2005, as amended, a public hearing shall be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, October 28, 2024, in the Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld City Council will consider the following related requests: Request of City of Southfeld for the Establishment of a Commercial Rehabilitation District under the Commercial Rehabilitation Act of 2005, as amended. The requested Commercial Rehabilitation District will include: 29410 Northwestern Highway situated on real property in the City of Southfeld, Oakland County, MI, described as: T1N,R10E,SEC 7 2C SUPERVISORS PLAT NO. 2 LOT 2 EXC W 244.50 FT 1.57 AC

Any property owner within the proposed Commercial Rehabilitation District, any resident or taxpayer of the City of Southfeld, and any taxing unit that levies ad valorem taxes in the proposed District, may appear and be heard on the aforementioned requests for Establishment of Commercial Rehabilitation District. For questions regarding this project please contact Rochelle Freeman, Business & Economic Development Director directly at 248-796-4161 or rfreeman@cityofsouthfeld.com Janet Jackson, City Clerk

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 AT 6:05 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Attorney Dawn King, and Planner Terry Croad.

Approve Agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for Winter Road Maintenance, 2024-2025

Approve Submission of a FY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant application for Nine Mile Road Corridor: south side of Nine Mile Road from M-10 Service Drive to Greenfeld Road

Enact Ordinance No. 1796, PZR24-0009, the request to rezone 2.9 acres of land at 19421 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel# 24-26-126-030) from RE Single Family to OS Offce Service

Enact Ordinance No. 1797, PZR24-0010, the request to rezone 3.07 acres of land at 25100 Northwestern Highway, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel# 24-22-426-004) from B-3 General Business to RC Regional Center

Approve the Southfeld Election Commission’s recommendation to Temporarily move Precincts 4 and 5 from Vandenberg Elementary School to the Southfeld Pavilion located at 26000 Evergreen Road for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com.

Janet Jackson City Clerk

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Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Offce at (248) 796-5150 (voice) or (248) 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 AT 6:05 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, and Coretta Houge.

EXCUSED: Councilmembers Lloyd Crews and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Attorney Dawn King, and Deputy Planner Thomas Paison.

Authorize Contract Extension for Detention Facility Operations with Allied Universal Security Services

Approve Purchase of Ammunition for the Police Department

Approve Hosting of a Reception During Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Tuesday, May 27, to Friday, May 30, 2025

Approve Scheduling of Regular Meeting (conducted as a Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting) for Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Approve Purchase of OEM Ford Parts and Batteries

Approve Purchase of Replacement Parts for Dump Trucks

Approve Purchase of Tires and Related Products for the Motor Pool and Fire Department

Approve Extension of Lift Station Maintenance Contract with Hamlett Engineering Sales Company

Approve Resolution for Governmental Bodies – Authorized MDOT Maintenance Agreement Signatories

Approve Water Leak Relief Program Annual Report

Approve Audit Service Contract Renewal

Approve Bid for Bridge Decking Replacement at Berberian Woods, Valley Woods and Replacement of Two Bridges at Evergreen Hills Golf Course

Approve Purchase of Batteries for Electric Zamboni at the Sports Arena

Approve IP Flexible Reach & Managed Dedicated Internet Service replacing Centrex and Legacy Services

Approve Economic Development Initiative – Applications for “New Facility” Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certifcates under PA 147 of 1992 as amended, Lahser Road/Dun Scotus Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) District No. 1

Enact Ordinance No. 1791, PZR24-0004, the request to rezone 0.7 acres of land at 25155 Greenfeld Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel# 24-24-481-020) from P, Vehicular Parking to B-3, General Business

Enact Ordinance No. 1792, PZTA24-0003 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 4 – Sections 5.37-1; to permit administrative approval of fences up to eight feet tall for uses that demonstrate the need for increased security measures

Enact Ordinance No. 1793, PZTA24-0001 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld

Approve Postponement to Regular Meeting of August 26, 2024 of PZTA24-0002 is a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 4 –Sections 5.22-7 and 5.22-8; to change the permitted hours of operation of Medical Marihuana Provisioning Centers and Adult-use Marijuana Retailers

Approve Amendment of Awarded Contract with OHM Advisors for Professional Design and Engineering Services for the south side of 9 Mile Shared-use Pathway from Evergreen east to Southfeld Road to address the expanded project work required for Federal TAP grant award

Approve Travel Expense Report: Michael Ari Mandelbaum, Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference, Mackinac, Michigan, May 28-31, 2024

The meeting adjourned at 8:53p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com. Janet Jackson City Clerk

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Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 AT 6:15 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

Approve Appointment to the Public Arts Commission of Stephanie Hill-Ross

Approve Appointment to the Downtown Development Authority of Larry Howard

Approve Reappointment to the Downtown Development Authority of David Dedvukaj

Approve Southfeld Resource Offcers for Southfeld Public Schools

Approve Purchase of Apple iPad Pros for the Building Department

Approve Petition for the Addition of the 10 Mile Rouge Arm to the Evergreen Farmington Sanitary Drain

Approve Cost Participation Agreement for 12 Mile Road Resurfacing from Northwestern Highway to Telegraph Road (Job No. 2598RCOC) (RCOC Board Project 56941)

Approve Purchase of One (1) Bear Ultimate Training Door from ADS

Approve Renewal of Three (3) Year Contract for Emergency Medical Billing Services

Approve Purchase of Xpedition Power Stair Chair from Stryker

Approve Renewal of Grant Agreement between the State of Michigan, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the City of Southfeld

Approve Exercise Extension of Contract for Managed Assigned Council Coordinator in accordance with Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant

Approve Addition of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) module to City-wide budgeting software

Approve Postponement to Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024 of PCZR24-0002, request of The Kroger CO of Michigan to conditionally rezone the parcel at 19991 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-14-101-227) from B-2 Planned Business to B-3 General Business.

Approve Postponement to Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024 of PSLU24-0009, a Special Use request of The Kroger CO of Michigan to construct and operate a gas station at 19991 W 12 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-14-101-227).

Approve Postponement to Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024 of PSP24-0005, a Site Plan Review request of The Kroger CO of Michigan, to construct and operate a gas station at 19991 W 12 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-14-101227).

Approve PZRMUCD24-0001, a rezoning request of Joseph Novitsky, JSN Architecture on behalf of A&A Business Group LLC, to rezone the parcel at 19111 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-26-126-028) from OS Offce Service to MUCD Mixed Use Corridor District to permit renovation of the vacant offce building for a mixture of commercial and multiple family residential uses.

Introduce Ordinance No. 1794

Approve PSLU24-0015, special use request of Mobile Southfeld LLC to add beer/wine/liquor sales to an existing gas station/convenience store at 25826 Southfeld Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-24-301-001).

Approve PSP24-0012, site plan review request of Mobile Southfeld LLC to add beer/wine/liquor sales to an existing gas station/convenience store at 25826 Southfeld Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-24-301-001).

Approve PZTA24-0002 is a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 4 – Sections 5.22-7 and 5.22-8; to change the permitted hours of operation of Medical Marihuana Provisioning Centers and Adult-use Marijuana Retailers (Public Hearing was previously held July 15, 2024)

Introduce Ordinance No. 1795

The meeting adjourned at 11:26 p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com.

Janet Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024 0359-2442

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

0362-2442

Housing

“I’ve been a Southfield resident for over 20 years,” Southfield resident Shaunetta Stokes said. “I’ve also been a volunteer with the Tunnels to Towers Foundation since 2019. When I learned they wanted to have a Veterans Village here in Southfield, I was excited. I think it would be a great fit within the city, as well as an honor for the city. It would be an honor for Southfield to have the distinction of being the first city in the state of Michigan to have a Tunnels to Towers Veteran Village. The Tunnels to Towers Foundation has a track record of … carrying out their mission with excellence and with integrity.” Stokes added that she thinks the area is well-lit and a perfect fit for veterans, with 10 restaurants nearby, the Police Department down the road, and accessible biking and walking trails.

Southfield City Administrator Fred Zorn also spoke in support of the project.

“As administrator, I typically do not comment on planning, but I spend a lot of time and resources in housing in my role in working with the Southfield Nonprofit Neighborhood Corporation. I just want to comment, my research on this group is phenomenal. I have spent 35-plus years in dealing with housing issues, and I’m thoroughly impressed not only with what this group has accomplished financially when I took a look — and I know we typically don’t look at financial issues on the planning — but when I went to the website and researched them, what they’re able to do financially and what they’re able to do in the social support service. I welcome the partner. … I will be talking about housing in general, but at the MML (Michigan Municipal League) conference, housing was a major theme. Both parties have addressed housing in Michigan. We’ve got 190,000 housing units short that we need to bring online, and providing a product for our veterans. I’m excited about this and this group. I’m just thoroughly impressed with their track record.”

For more information on Tunnels to Towers, visit t2t.org.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

CRIME WATCH

Wallet stolen at grocery store

SOUTHFIELD — Between 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sept. 23, a woman bumped into an unknown individual at a grocery store in the 18000 block of West Eight Mile Road, and she believes her wallet then fell out of her sweatshirt pocket.

Surveillance footage shows an unknown suspect picking up her wallet and walking out of the store without attempting to give it back.

Police stop storage unit break-in

SOUTHFIELD — Police responded to the 19000 block of West Eight Mile Road at 3:18 a.m. Sept. 23 for unknown individuals who had forced their way through a gate to access the storage units.

Officers located two individuals attempting to take items from one of the units. Both individuals were taken into custody, and one of the suspects still had the cut lock in his pocket during the investigation.

Suspect drives into family member’s house

SOUTHFIELD — At 12:49 a.m. Oct. 5, a family member showed up unan-

nounced at a home in the 29000 block of Bermuda Lane and attempted to talk with one of the occupants of the home.

During the conversation, an argument ensued. The suspect then intentionally drove her vehicle into the home multiple times, according to a police report.

During this process, the suspect struck two people who were at the home.

Officers arrived on the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody.

Airbag stolen in car break-in

SOUTHFIELD — The woman had her vehicle broken into between 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 6 p.m. Oct. 5 in the 25000 block of Basin Street. An airbag and some money were stolen from the vehicle.

Suspect attempts to steal car from dealership

SOUTHFIELD — At 3:41 p.m. on Oct. 5, a man took a 2018 Jeep Renegade for a test drive from a dealership in the 28000 block of Telegraph Road and never returned the vehicle.

Officers located the suspect, and he was taken into custody.

— Kathryn Pentiuk

ORDINANCE NO. 1797

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF PROPERTY:

THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:

1. The offcial Zoning Map of the City of Southfeld is hereby amended by changing the zoning classifcation of the following described parcel of property:

Rezone the parcel at 25100 Northwestern Hwy, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-22-426-004) from B-3 General Business to RC Regional Center to permit the conversion of the existing hotel into a multiple family residential use.

2. Should any section, clause or paragraph of the ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.

3. All ordinances in confict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such confict, hereby repealed.

4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

(PZR24-0010 – Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation)

Introduced: 09/30/2024

Enacted: 10/07/2024

Published: 10/17/2024

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor

JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 AT 6:05 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

Approve Purchase of Replacement JAVS recording equipment at the 46th District Court

Approve Software Subscription for Fleet Tracking System

Approve Bid for Tree Trimming and Removal Services

Approve Memorandum of Understanding for participation in the Oakland County Nine Mile Pathway Task Force

Approve Agreement with Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) for Municipal/ Community Credit Service and Funding Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

Approve Engineering Work for the Replacement of Fire Station Backup Generators

Enact Ordinance No. 1794, PZRMUCD24-0001 rezone the parcel at 19111 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 2426-126-028) from OS Offce Service to MUCD Mixed Use Corridor District to permit renovation of the vacant offce building for a mixture of commercial and multiple family residential uses.

Enact Ordinance NO. 1795, PZTA24-0002, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 4 – Sections 5.22-7 and 5.22-8; to change the permitted hours of operation of Medical Marihuana Provisioning Centers and Adult-use Marijuana Retailers.

The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com.

Janet

Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AT 6:10 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

Approve Appointment to the Total Living Commission of Helena Parker

Approve Appointment of Department of Public Works Director – Abdul Siddiqui

Approve Appointment of City Constable – Abdul Siddiqui

Approve Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2024

Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2024

Approve Charging Smart Program Award and Food Waste Elimination Study Updates

Approve Economic Development Initiative – Request Public Hearing for RYCACO INC to Establish District for a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certifcate under PA 210 of 2005, as amended

Approve Purchase of a Chipper for the Forestry Division

Approve Acceptance of the Institute for Responsive Government Grant

Approve Hiring of Technicians for Anticipated Motor Pool Retirees

Approve Disposition of certain Trust and Agency Funds

Approve Authorization to Restore and Improve Damaged Fishing Pier at Carpenter Lake

Approve Bid for Lahser Woods Park Improvements – Phase I: Dog Park and Parking Lot

Approve Authorization to Proceed with Pavilion Redesign for a Space for Seniors

Approve Authorization to Repair Damaged Playlot Structures at Freeway Park

Approve Authorization to replace a failed pressure stabilizing pump with valve at Evergreen Hills Golf Course

Approve E-mail Fraud Defense Services

Approve Authorization to Contract OHM Advisors for Professional Design Services for Library Mechanical Upgrades

Approve PZR24-0009, the request to rezone 2.9 acres of land at 19421 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel# 2426-126-030) from RE Single Family to OS Offce Service

Introduce Ordinance No. 1796

Approve PSP24-0013, the Site Plan Review request by Family Victory Fellowship Church, to add a storage shed at 19421 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-26-126-030)

Approve PZR24-0010, the request to rezone 3.07 acres of land at 25100 Northwestern Highway, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel# 24-22-426-004) from B-3 General Business to RC Regional Center

Introduce Ordinance No. 1797

Approve PSP24-0015, the Site Plan Review request by Tunnels 2 Towers Foundation, to adapt and reuse an existing building for multiple family residential use, property located at 25100 Northwestern Highway, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-22426-004)

Approve Travel Expense Report: Yolanda C. Haynes, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Offcials 2024, Chicago, IL, June 25-28, 2024

The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com.

Janet Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

Vaping

from page 10A

“Additionally, vaping devices may produce vapor containing lead, which can cause brain damage,” the Health Division states.

The age to purchase vape products is 21 years old in both Michigan and nationally, though kids still manage to get these products by employees not age checking IDs, connections with older friends and sharing or by fake IDs Daniels said.

“Because technology has gotten so sophisticated, so a lot of times it’s easy to pick up on a fake ID, so a lot of times they will take an older sibling’s ID,” Daniels said.

“The most common reason middle and high school students give for currently using e-cigarettes is, ‘I am feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed,’” the document from OCHN said.

The document went on to say, though, that vaping can actually increase these feelings.

Daniels said that if an underage person looks enough like their older sibling, a quick glance will not give away that they are underage. These IDs will not trip the scanners because they are legal IDs.

Underage people who are caught with vaping can face consequences.

Daniels said in the worst case scenario underage people could face a misdemeanor.

They can also face detention, suspension and expulsion at school.

“We are seeing so many of our schools take an interest in restorative programming and alternatives to suspension programming,” Daniels said.

He went on to say that if a child is kicked out of school for vaping, they are going to go home and vape.

“It defeats the purpose,” Daniels said. “And so we have a lot of folks who are doing friends of the court programs.”

Vaping products like Juul became popular around the late 2010s, and Daniels said he still considers it very new.

“Especially within the grand scheme of, you know, how long it took the cigarette and everything to come out,” Daniels said. “It took around 100 years for a lot of that information about cigarettes and some of its potential impacts, some of its potential harmful health implications to come out.”

Vape products were originally marketed as a product to help adults stop smoking tobacco, and they were marketed for adults. Daniels said now it’s really hard to identify vape products due to their evolution and how they are made to blend in as electronic cigarettes. Daniels said there are vapes that look like smart watches, key fobs, straws and more.

Parents should educate themselves through education programs and presentations so they can recognize vape products.

ORDINANCE NO. 1796

THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:

1. The offcial Zoning Map of the City of Southfeld is hereby amended by changing the zoning classifcation of the following described parcel of property:

Rezone the parcel at 19421 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-26-126-030) from OS Offce Service and R-E Single Family to all OS Offce Service. Churches being a permitted use in the OS district.

3.All ordinances in confict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such confict, hereby repealed.

4.This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

(PZR24-0009 – Family Victory Fellowship Church)

Introduced: 09/30/2024

Enacted: 10/07/2024

Published: 10/17/2024

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

“Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know,” Daniels said. “And that’s one of the good things about our organizations with the alliance.”

He went on to say they have programs to educate parents and community members about what vapes look like, the health implications and much more.

ORDINANCE NO. 1794

THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:

1. The offcial Zoning Map of the City of Southfeld is hereby amended by changing the zoning classifcation of the following described property:

Rezone 1.97 acres of land on the south side of West 10 Mile Road, between Red River Drive and Addison Drive, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-26-126-028) to Mixed Use Corridor District (MUCD).

3.All ordinances in confict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such confict, hereby repealed.

4.This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

(PZRMUCD24-0001)

Introduced: 08/26/2024

Enacted: 09/09/2024

Published: 10/17/2024

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/17/2024

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KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

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HALLOWEEN

to random assault

TROY — Officers were dispatched to Crooks Road for a report of an assault that just occurred at 11:01 a.m. Sept. 27. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a man who said he was walking his dog when an unknown male suspect came up to him, yelled in his face, punched the top of his head, and ripped his shirt.

Officers located the suspect in the area of Crooks and Wattles, and he was taken into custody. The suspect stated he had just quit his job and had gotten into an argument with his family, so he walked up to the first person he saw and assaulted them.

The suspect, a 27-year-old man from Troy, was arrested and was issued a citation for assault and battery and a petition for a mental health evaluation.

Break-in occurs at cleaners

TROY — Officers were dispatched to Golden Gate Cleaners, at 2997 E. Big Beaver Road, for a possible break-in Sept. 23.

Upon arrival, officers saw heavy damage to the front of the business caused by a vehicle driving through the front entry to gain access. Officers contacted the business owner, who said the only thing stolen was the cash register.

Child left in vehicle

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, Hazel Park police officers were dispatched to the 22000 block of South Chrysler Drive on Sept. 19 to investigate a report about a child left unattended in a vehicle.

Officers found a 3-year-old child in the back of a gold Buick. The windows were rolled down and the vehicle was left running. The temperature exceeded 81 degrees.

Officers located the child’s father inside the business. He allegedly admitted he had been in the business for 10 minutes in order to purchase marijuana.

The father reportedly stated that the car’s air conditioner did not work, and he believed it was a safe area to leave the child in the car alone.

The child’s grandmother was contacted, and she was given custody of the child. The father was issued a violation: abandonment of children — failure to supervise, a 90-day misdemeanor.

Child Protective Services was also notified.

Police arrest cellphone theft suspect

FARMINGTON — On Sept. 24 at approximately 5 a.m., Farmington Public Safety officers were dispatched to the area of Grand River and Drake for a man in his mid 20s who stole a cellphone from a convenience

they saw the man walking on Drake Road. The subject ran from the officers but was ultimately apprehended and taken into custody. The case was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for warrant consideration.

Woman loses more than $9K to scammer

FARMINGTON — A 74-year-old woman told police Sept. 20 that she had been contacted by a suspect who claimed to work for her bank. The suspect was able to convince the woman to withdraw $9,500 from her bank account and place it onto a credit card provided by the suspect. The woman was working with her bank, and the case was forwarded to the detective bureau for investigation.

Cash register taken from cleaners

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Sept. 19, an unknown person stole a cash register from the Best Cleaners at 32974 Woodward Ave.

Bar fight suspect arrested after fleeing

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 28 at approximately 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to a bar near the 200 block of South Old Woodward Avenue for a report of assault. The bar’s security staff stated that multiple individuals involved in the incident had fled the scene on foot.

Officers were able to identify one of the suspects, a 25-year-old Washington Township man. While fleeing, the suspect repeatedly ignored the officer’s request to stop, and upon being caught he was placed under arrest for obstruction of police.

A 32-year-old Clarkston man and a 33-year-old Birmingham man stated that while at the bar, they got into a physical altercation with the suspect and that they were both punched multiple times in the face by the suspect. An investigation was ongoing.

Former family friend attempts to light empty gasoline cans on porch

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7 p.m. Sept. 25, officers were dispatched to Oak Street after a 56-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man reported that a man was attempting to light two gasoline cans on fire on their porch. Shortly after, it was discovered that the gasoline cans were empty and that the suspect, a 27-year-old Troy man, is a former family friend. Charges against the suspect were being sought. An investigation was ongoing.

Speeding motorcyclist arrested BERKLEY — A 20-year-old Waterford man was

11:29 p.m. Sept. 21 near Woodward and West Lincoln avenues. According to the report, police observed two motorcycles, one red and one black, moving at speeds of around 100 miles per hour on Woodward. Police attempted a traffic stop, but both bikes sped off, leaving the officer to terminate the pursuit. Police did keep following the motorcyclists at a safe distance.

An officer was able to follow the black motorcycle, overtake the driver and position the patrol car to force the motorcyclist to slow down.

Police were able to get the driver to stop and handcuffed him.

Wanted man arrested by police

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the area of Adams Road and Auburn Road for a Flock camera hit that identified a gray Ford Edge wanted by the Fraser Police Department for fleeing and eluding at 6:23 a.m. Sept. 3.

The vehicle was in the Walmart parking lot and was unoccupied. Deputies established a perimeter, and the man was observed loading items into the vehicle. Deputies conducted a felony stop, and the vehicle and the suspect, a 43-year-old man from Lexington, was taken into custody without incident. The man had several felony warrants from Macomb County.

During the inventory search of the vehicle, a Glock 19 BB gun and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle.

The man was transported and lodged at the Oakland County Jail, to be picked up by Macomb County on the outstanding warrants. While at the jail, possible drugs were located on him during a search.

Police investigate incident at school

ROCHESTER HILLS — A female student at Avondale Middle School reportedly had a previous incident involving a male student texting her late at night. The school resource officer spoke to the male student during a follow-up interview and advised him not to have contact with her. Both students were in the same class Sept. 10, and she said he kept looking at her. She told her mother about the incident, and her mother later filed a complaint with the school. The female student wrote out a statement and mentioned a text message that was concerning, which was a previous text that he’d sent late at night. He reportedly stated he thinks about killing people. The male student’s parents were requested to come to the school for an interview along with their child. The father advised there is a firearm in the home due to his occupation, adding that it’s locked in a safe when he returns home. Both parents were aware of their son’s

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OCT. 19

Boo Bash: Crafts, games, trick-or-treating for ages 2-12 and live DJ, 1-4 p.m., also hayrides until 3:30 p.m., costumes encouraged, Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4620, bit.ly/SfldBooBash24

Clawson Comic Book and Toy Show: Also meet horror artist Steve Bejma, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Knights of Columbus Father Lynch Council 4188, 870 N. Main St.

OCT. 20

Trunk or treat: Hosted by Southfield Police Department and also featuring vehicles to view up close, 2-5 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5441

Special Needs Resource Fair: Make connections with other families and community members, and get resources from local organizations, 1-3 p.m., GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, 19799 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, free but registration required, buytickets.at/uniquelyyou/1358071

Spooktacular: Trick-or-treating, face painting, costume contest and parade, food truck, magic show and more, 1-5 p.m., downtown Royal Oak and Centennial Commons (204 S. Troy St.), see schedule at royaloakchamber. com/events/calendar

OCT. 24

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, (800) 803-7174

OCT. 26

Trunk or treat: Hosted by Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Southfield Chapters of the Divine Nine and others, event also includes resource tables focused on youth programming, free books and toothbrushes, and voter registration information, 4-6:30 p.m., Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, RSVP at deltasac.org/upcoming

Household Hazardous Waste collection: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Truck Entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Ave. in Southfield, rrrasoc.org

OCT. 27

Ghostly Glow Dance Party: Featuring DJ, costume contest and light refreshments, 3-5 p.m., Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, free but registration required, (248) 557-2600, ticketleap.events/tickets/ lathrupvillagerec/ghostly-glow-dance

Plant swap: Or pick up perennial by donation, hosted by Southfield Parks and Garden Club, 1-4 p.m., Mary Thompson Farmhouse, 25630 Evergreen Road, also free tours during event, southfieldparksandgarden.org, (248) 796-5130

OCT. 30

Falloween Market: Find eerie artwork, seasonal décor, accessories, jewelry and more, also themed cocktails, costumes encouraged, 5-9 p.m., Mother Handsome, 14661 W. 11 Mile Road in Oak Park, glartisanmarkets@gmail. com

ONGOING

‘Visions of Excellence: Unveiled’: Art exhibit featuring 13 Michigan-based artists, on display until Oct. 31, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 420-3396, cityofsouthfield.com

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls: Weekly workshops presented by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, for ages 65 and older, 2-4 p.m. Mondays until Oct. 28, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Road in Southfield, free but donations appreciated, registration required, (313) 259-1574 (ext. 2029) or (734) 222-9800 (ext. 2140), mobprogram@nkfm.org

Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month via Zoom, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org, slvoptimist@gmail.com

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Real estate exam study group: Free classes 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, (734) 644-3947

Support group for birth moms: For those who relinquished their children for adoption, also light meal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Christian Family Services, 17105 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, Sarah@CFS-Michigan.org

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 25-Nov. 9, also 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Rosedale Community Players inside Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, see showtimes at rosedalecommunityplayers.com

‘The Woman in Black’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 18-27, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

‘The Grown-Ups’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays until Nov. 4, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com

Fall Fest at Detroit Zoo: Includes Zoo Boo (treat stations, 5-9 p.m. Fridays and 2-9 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Oct. 18-20) and Jack O’Lantern Journey (illuminated pumpkin displays, live entertainment and more, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25-27), 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org

Downtown BOO!kley: Fall-themed events include Ghost Chase (Oct. 18), Trick-or-Treat Stroll & Monster Mash (Oct.