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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Father time has an unpleasant way of rearing its ugly head sometimes, but it also can motivate people to kick off certain projects or adventures that have been weighing on their minds.

So when Shelby Township resident Gary Richard, 65, found out in December of last year that he was going to need cataract surgery, it was all systems go toward something for which Richard has always had a passion.

“I said, ‘After I have cataract surgery, can I box?’” Richard said.

“They said, ‘No, absolutely not. You got a plastic lens in your eye, and you’re more susceptible to retinal detachment after cataract surgery.’ I’ve always liked to live a life of no regrets, so I thought, ‘You know what, I’ve always wanted to compete, I got a year, so let’s do this thing.’”

For the past decade, Richard has been embedded in the world of boxing as much as one can be from home. Working on form with his four bags — a speed bag, a heavy bag, a double-ended bag and an See RICHARD on page 8A

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LEFT: Gary Richard hoists his Midwest Masters Boxing Tournament title belt alongside his daughter, Emily Kot, after earning a decision victory on July 16 in Ann Arbor. ABOVE: The New Way Training Center Family came out to Ann Arbor to support Richard July 16.

Shelby Township Police Department investigating 2 suspicious deaths SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is investigating the suspicious deaths of a 42-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man that were

discovered at 10 a.m. July 17 in the 11000 block of Whispering Oak Lane, near 25 Mile and Jewell roads.

The Shelby Township Police Department said in a press release that officers are still investigating the incident and cannot rule out domestic violence as a contributing

factor.

“Our officers were dispatched to the residence after a concerned relative called police after not hearing from a family member in several days. Officers arrived on scene shortly after, and discovered the two bodies inside of the residence,” Sgt. Mark Benedet-

tini, from the Shelby Township Police Department, said in an email July 18. “The discovery was made yesterday, and we should have more information about how long they were dead after the autopsies are completed.

The case is still under investigation by our Detective Bureau.”

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Flooding occurs on the northern end of the property at the Windmill Pond condo development on 22 Mile Road, just west of Hayes Road, during the early evening July 2.

Morpheus could often be found meeting members of the community, including these Cub Scouts.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP POLICE K-9 MORPHEUS DIES AT 8 SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department recently announced the death of its well-known K-9 officer, Morpheus, who the department said died June 1 from natural causes.

Morpheus was 8 years old — less than a month from turning 9 — and got to experience many different things throughout his police career.

The Shelby Township Police Department had two K-9 handlers and deployed two dogs, both German shepherds. K-9 Morpheus and K-9 Niko both came to the department from Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania as highly trained, dual-

Shelby Township residents worried about flooding that has damaged their homes again

purpose police dogs. The police K-9 officers live at home with their handlers, and they are as comfortable pursuing suspects as they are hanging out at township functions and posing for pictures with children.

The Shelby Township Board of Trustees welcomed Morpheus to the community Dec. 1, 2015.

Sgt. Joseph Wojcik, then an officer, helped Morpheus take his oath and became his handler.

Morpheus has been a part of the Shelby Township Police Department since he was 15 months old.

Together, they both accomplished many feats in their six years and nine months on the road together, whether that was tracking criminals in the

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents are worried about flooding that has caused damage to their homes on more than one occasion.

Flooding occurred on the northern end of the Windmill Pond condo development on 22 Mile Road, just west of Hayes Road, in the early evening July 2. Flooding previously occurred at the site Aug. 28, 2020, with reportedly up to 20 units affected, and losses over $100,000.

County and township officials said the flooding happened because of a localized storm with unusual intensity.

“It was like a river was created in minutes” said Jim Creagh, a resident of the condo complex.

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Five Utica Community Schools students took the stage at the 2023 World Irish Dance Association International and World Championships this past April. Pictured, from left, are Hailey Jacobs, Emma Mullett, Meagan Mullett, Taylor Patterson and Kaylee Wallace.

Five UCS Irish dancing students compete internationally

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/ STERLING HEIGHTS — Five Utica Community Schools students took the stage in Ireland in April for an international competition with their dance studio, Shannon Irish Dance Academy & Company.

At the 2023 World Irish Dance Association International and World Championships, dancers from around the world gathered for the annual competition to compete in solo and team events at different levels.

Taylor Patterson, a freshman at the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, said there was a lot of work leading up to the event.

“We have been preparing for a really long time and it was really hard to balance school and dance,” she said in a press release.

Patterson said she loved the experience of it.

“It was amazing to see all these people from around the world who love Irish Dancing and see them on stage. I really loved going to the competition with my family. They have been amazing in supporting me and getting me to where I am today. Winning for them was an amazing feeling — it was like wow,” she said in an email to C & G Newspapers.

Patterson said that she trains six to seven days a week for four hours each day, but the hard work paid off as she was named the 2023 U15 Champion.

“It was amazing — going into it, I really wanted to win. I knew how much effort I put into it, so by winning I accomplished

something that I worked really hard for,” she stated in the press release.

“The dancers are all my best friends; they are like a second family. Watching them succeed made me even happier than winning myself,” Patterson said in the release.

The five UCS students who competed at the 2023 WIDA International and World Championships were Emma Mullett, a second grader from Morgan Elementary; Hailey Jacobs, a fourth grader from Graebner Elementary; Meagan Mullett, a seventh grader from Malow Junior High; Kaylee Wallace, a ninth grader from Eppler Junior High; and Patterson.

Jacobs, who is now going into fifth grade at Graebner Elementary, said it was cool having the opportunity to dance on a huge stage in Killarney, Ireland. Also, she said it was fun competing against dancers from different countries.

“I got to Irish dance in Ireland and I’m Irish,” she said.

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Responsibility for the drain systems running through the area is a mixture of public and private entities.

According to residents, Shelby Township had Department of Public Works employees visit the site. They took pictures of the basements of some of the units that had damage.

“All the homeowners want to be kept up to date on the cause and fix for this issue,” Creagh said.

Creagh said the flood affected 13 addresses and that a ballpark figure on the value of the 13 units would be close to $5 million.

Judy Pickles, a resident of the complex, said she is unhappy with the township and feels that it should have done more since the last time the complex experienced flooding.

“People are fed up. They are using extra money, some on fixed income, to repair the damage to their basements. People are angry, some are moving away. Every time it rains, we will wait for the rushing water to make our lives miserable. So now I have to get a hold of FEMA to buy insurance in

case we flood. We live in a no flood zone.

The pumps can’t keep up. Insurance is rejecting some claims, I heard. We’re getting too old to have this happen again. Insurance rates are going up. Soon they will cancel you from too many claims,” said Pickles.

Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis said in a prepared statement that, according to the Macomb County Public Works Commissioner’s Office, the rain that led to the flooding earlier this month along the Longstaff Drain was because of a 500-year event with roughly 6 inches of rain falling within a single day in an isolated location.

“As our roads fall under the umbrella of the Macomb County Department of Roads, our storm drains are within the jurisdiction of Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller. As always, Shelby Township stands ready to support Macomb County to help fund necessary infrastructure improvements in the township, and the Longstaff Drain is no different. Our Board of Trustees and staff are working with Commissioner Miller’s Office to address issues that led to this flooding,” said Stathakis.

Miller said her office is aware of the issue and is looking at improvements to the drainage systems.

“It was what we would characterize as a 500-year rain event. It was like rain fell right on top of that particular area. The surrounding areas didn’t flood, but right there the rain gauges were showing 5 inches of rain in a very short period of time, like an hour. There really is no drainage system that can handle that kind of downpour that quickly — that kind of rain in that intensity. Our drains that are in that area, we have done some work anyway, since I have been in office, and they’re really functioning OK and nothing is going to handle that kind of downpour, but we’re going to look at improving our drains a little bit. All the flooding happened on the condo property itself really,” Miller said.

She said the condo complex might have to get an engineer’s advice on its private drainage systems.

“I feel very bad, it’s terrible that it’s happened and I say it was a localized thing.

It just happened to be on top of them. I don’t know if it’s climate change or what’s happening, but look all around the country, all of a sudden there is a lot of raining, the intensity of the rain is very heavy,” she said.

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Detroit Institute of Arts seeks partners for 2024 Inside|Out program The Detroit Institute of Arts has announced that the application to participate in the 2024 Inside|Out program is now available.

The popular DIA program brings high-quality reproductions of artwork in the museum’s collection to communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Shelby Township is one of the 21 communities displaying the reproductions this year. Find information about their locations at dia.org/events/ insideout-2023.

Applications for the 2024 program will be accepted until Aug. 8, 2023.

Those interested in applying can find the application on the museum’s website, dia.org. Priority will be given to first-time communities and those who have not participated in Inside|Out in the past three years. Selected locations will be notified in August.

The 2023 installations are currently on view in the 21 selected communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties through November 2023.

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UTICA — Utica Parks and Recreation hosted a reptile event called “Zootacular” in Grant Park July 14. Everyone was invited to meet and take pictures of amphibians, arachnids and reptiles from the Reptarium.

In pictures taken during the event, members of the Utica Police Department hold a 125-pound Burmese python; Utica Parks and Recreation Commissioner Maria Stella is ready to pet a cow reticulated python; Utica Police Chief Matthew Kalunzy holds a cow reticulated python and Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino holds a Burmese Python; and a handler shows a Brazilian rainbow boa.

Fashion at the Palazzo Grande at 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets cost $50 and must be bought in advance. There will be a buffet dinner, beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks, a fashion show, raffles, door prizes, vendor booths and more. For more information, call (586) 336-9956 or email shevents@att.net.

UTICA — The city of Utica will be hosting a free movie night at Grant Park featuring “Encanto” from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2. Popcorn, hot dogs and refreshments will be available for purchase. Grant Park is located on the north side of Hahn Street, east of Van Dyke Avenue. For more information, call the city at (586) 739-1600.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is asking residents with branches and sticks to limit brush and limbs to less than 2 inches in diameter, and they must be in bundles no longer than 4 feet and not exceeding a total of 18 inches in diameter or more than 50 pounds. GFL Environmental will pick up these bundles on residents’ regularly scheduled trash days. The township does not offer curbside chipping services. Private removal for larger branches will be required.

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uppercut bag — three times a week, Richard was his own version of Mickey Goldmill.

Just to get a feel for being hit, Richard and his buddies would spar in a padded area in Richard’s basement.

But once the hourglass flipped enough sand for one full year, Richard was determined to get some professional bouts under his belt, so he registered with USA Boxing as a fighter, with his doctor’s approval of course.

“I want to get as many bouts in as I can before the clock runs out, and then I can say, ‘Hey, I did this and I have no regrets about that; it was fun while it lasted,’” Richard said.

As of now, Richard has two bouts to his name with a perfect 2-0 record, earning one knockout.

Richard earned his first win June 10 with a third-round KO in Sugar Grove, Illinois, a non-USA Boxing event, and followed up that performance with a decision victory on July 16 in Ann Arbor. Each fight is with a fighter within 10 years and 10 pounds of Richard, and they compete in three rounds of up to two minutes.

Richard said the difficult part of heading into his first fight was simply being in the uncharted territory of an actual boxing match, but his first amateur tuneup would be against one of his familiar sparring partners, Patrick Startt.

Startt and Richard were able to set up a bout together at Rocky’s Dojo in Sugar Grove, and it was just the mix of confidence and comfortability that Richard needed for competing in USA Boxing events.

“I sparred with him, and I kind of knew his style,” Richard said. “The unknown is what’s always most frightening. I’ve gone skydiving, and the unknown was what scared me more than anything. Once you do it, it’s, ‘Oh, that was really thrilling,’ but nothing bad happened and it was really cool.”

While Richard had enjoyed his usual training routine of the last decade, he finally was able to devote time to a training center, which he’d been unable to do while raising a family.

Looking to sharpen his skill set, Richard found a home at New Way Training Center in Shelby Township, where he impressed coaches immediately.

“Honestly, he’s a true inspiration,” New Way owner Bobby Curtis said. “I’m 44 years old, and I’ve been doing this a long time, and I say all the time that I hope when I’m 65 years old that I can have his energy, his outlook and his mindset. He’s just a phenomenal human being.”

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Richard said that even though there’s an age gap between him and his coaches, the chemistry with them is all he could ever ask for.

“He’s (Makled) a younger guy in his 20s, and we just connect,” Richard said.

“We’re always on the same wavelength. I come in to work out and he puts on classic rock. It’s just a blast working out with these people. They’re very encouraging.”

Along with the sense of his irreplaceable personality, Richard’s time at New Way has elevated him into a much more fluent boxer in the ring. So much so that he’s going strikefor-strike with boxers less than half his age.

“Gary’s been progressing as a technical boxer,” Curtis said. “He had some of the basics down, but there’s some of the bad habits that come along with not training enough with a trainer and doing things on your own. Over the past three or four months, he’s made the biggest improvement. I’m talking about him getting in there with some of my kids who are 21- or 22-year-olds with multiple national tournaments and national boxing fights under their belt, and he gets in there and goes toe-to-toe with them.”

Even after Richard’s professional boxing days are over, he said he still plans to make New Way a part of his weekly routine, along with his morning walks and musical performances for senior citizens. Richard, who’s been a musician since he was 14 years old as part of a band with his brother, is still performing the classic hits of the 1940s and 1950s to his senior audiences utilizing his guitar, vocals and kazoos, and he credits his music career as a reason for his strong lung capacity while boxing.

He’s a man of many talents, but he’s not a man of regret, and when his final bout is all said and done — no date was set at press time for another bout or for cataract surgery — Richard can check professional boxing off his list.

“I’m in the best shape of my life, and to be able to say that at 65 is saying something,” Richard said.

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ABOVE AND BELOW: Nathan Iacona earned All-American honors in the 400-meter at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships at South Dakota State University on March 4, finishing fifth with a time of 47.82 seconds. While missing his outdoor track season due to injury, Iacona’s sophomore season will be one to watch as he will continue working to etch his name in the Aquinas College record books.

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Shelby Township native making his mark in collegiate track

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In his senior year at Warren De La Salle Collegiate High School at the 2022 Michigan High School Division 1 State Finals, Shelby Township native Nathan Iacona ended his final high school season with an eighth-place finish in the 400-meter, earning all-state honors.

It was the final piece of an unordinary yet successful high school career in which Iacona had lost his sophomore year to COVID-19, but it also opened up a new chapter, as he continued his track career at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.

While everything seemed to be a bit of a culture shock for Iacona as he settled into collegiate competition, the feeling of success was something that seemed to be contagious for the freshman runner.

“The biggest difference is everyone’s fast,” Iacona said. “In high school, you run against kids in some meets and you’ll be the only fast kid there. In college, every meet, you’re running against all fast kids who are pushing you. You never know what the outcome could be.”

In his first year at Aquinas, Iacona earned All-American honors in the 400-meter at the National Association of Intercol-

METRO DETROIT — Kirk Gibson’s legacy as a player is prestigious across the baseball world.

Through memorable World Series home runs with both the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers that cause adults to reflect with an “I remember when” type of nostalgia, Gibson’s MVP season in 1988, two World Series titles, and even a 2005 Wheaties breakfast cereal box commemorating Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series illustrate the impact he’s had on the sport.

Now, he is forging his legacy in a different area with another team that Gibson will undoubtedly leave his mark on.

“He played baseball for so long, and then he just moved from one team to another — the Parkinson’s team,” Cameron Gibson, Kirk’s son, said. “He’s their fearless leader.”

Gibson Gibson’s inspiring journey with Parkinson’s disease since his diagnosis in 2015 has been paved with every ounce of work and dedication that the Kirk Gibson Foundation has put forth toward Parkinson’s, and the efforts and its volunteers are only growing each year.

The foundation, which was founded in 1996, originally provided college scholarships to a male and female student at both Waterford Kettering, where Gibson graduated and his father worked as a math teacher, and Clarkston High School, where his mother taught theater and speech. After his diagnosis, the foundation, which still provides scholarships, switched gears to focus on funding and supporting the Parkinson’s community, establishing the name of Team23 in honor of Gibson’s jersey number.

“What helps us is more help, more contributions from others, and more donations and time and resources so we can lift more people up and keep it going,” Gibson said.

Because it’s 2023, the foundation is motivated to complete a set of goals for this year as it continues to grow into its new office in Birmingham.

Steve Annear, the managing director and board member for the foundation, said there are two main goals this year that the foundation is focused on accomplishing.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE FOUNDATION: legiate Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships at South Dakota State University on March 4, finishing fifth with a time of 47.82 seconds.

While All-American honors are impressive, Iacona’s 47.69 time in the prelims, which was second in the nation, broke a 20-year-old school record in the 400-meter as well.

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• Strike out Parkinson’s: Come relive the last Detroit Tigers’ 1984 World Series win from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge in Royal Oak. The evening will include a 1984 World Series panel featuring Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell, Goose Gossage and more. There certainly will be some conversation on that iconic at-bat, Gossage versus Gibson.

“He’s (Goose) cool,” Gibson said. “He’s gonna dish it out. He’ll probably brag about the 10 times he struck me out. I got some s— for him.”

Tickets cost $250 each while sponsorships start at $2,500 for the event. Visit kirkgibsonfoundation.org to purchase tickets.

• The Kirk Gibson Golf Classic: The golf outing is currently sold out, but the silent auction will be open to the public with various items available to bid on. The outing has raised more than $1.3 million over the past six years to fund programs for people living with Parkinson’s. For more information on the silent auction, visit kirkgibsonfoundation.org.

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METRO DETROIT — If you’ve ever ventured over to Eddie’s Drive-In, you may have spotted Bill Shuster and his 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

On occasion, the Grosse Pointe Park resident takes the vintage vehicle to the popular Harrison Township eatery, where diners are served by carhops on roller skates.

Cortez silver in color, the Corvair is always a conversation piece. Sometimes Shuster comes across people whose parents or relatives once owned a Corvair. Other times, he’ll meet someone unfamiliar with the car, but intrigued.

The convertible has been in the family since 1970. The evening his father, Stuart Shuster, brought it home for the first time is forever etched in Shuster’s memory. It was Stuart Shuster’s 31st birthday, and Shuster remembers his dad coming home from work later than usual on that snowy, January evening.

“My father was a designer at General Motors,” Shuster said. “His studio developed the Firebird insignias. He was a really good designer, really talented.”

As Shuster waited for his dad, he heard a “sort of sputtering rumble” echoing through the Birmingham neighborhood where the family resided. Looking outside, Shuster saw tail lights in the winter air. He didn’t think much of it until the Corvair pulled into the driveway.

Once his dad was inside the house, the reveal of the new family car came as a surprise. While looking at it, Shuster felt the Corvair had “an aura.” It was his dad’s prized possession.

“Nobody drove this car except my father,” Shuster said.

Although the car was in great shape, Stuart Shuster insisted on tinkering with it over the next few months with his oldest son helping him at the age of 5. Shuster also has a younger sister and brother.

“I was out in the garage every weekend,” he said. “A lot of that was holding the flashlight.”

The Shusters owned other cars over the years, but the Corvair always stood out.

“Everyone knew this car,” Shuster said. “My dad drove it daily and he would take it to car shows.”

As a passenger in the Corvair, watching drag races was a childhood pastime.

“When I was very young, there were a lot of drive-in restaurants along Woodward (Avenue) we would go to,” Shuster said. “That’s where all the hot rods met to set up races. You’d see Super Bees, Jaguars and Corvettes.”

Mustangs, Challengers and Firebirds also were a part of the action. Shuster described the atmosphere as “an incredible sensation of noise and color and, of course, the music at the time — the MC5, all the Detroit bands.”

Stuart Shuster purchased the convertible from Ed Rinke Chevrolet in Center Line. Shuster still has the paperwork.

One distinguishing feature is the engine is located in the back while the trunk is in the front. Other traits are noticeable.

“The pipes have a nice growl. It has the original fire extinguisher my dad put in,” Shuster said. “It’s all original. I had to replace some parts.”

Shuster kept track of the car’s history. He said the car was once owned by Ned Nickles, the designer of the original Corvair body style. Shuster’s research also determined that General Motors executive Ed Cole “was the chief engineer” of this car. Stuart Shuster was such a fan of the Corvair that he became a member of the Detroit Area Corvair Club.

On the last day of school sophomore year at Seaholm High School, things switched gears a bit when Shuster finally had the chance to take the car for a spin.

“I asked my father if I could take the car out and drive around,” Shuster remembered. “He said, ‘If the keys are on my dresser, you can go ahead and do that.’”

So, when the teenager woke up on the last day of school in 1981, he checked the dresser, and saw the keys. He was “shocked” that his dad granted him permission, and after school he rounded up his friend Matt. They cruised around a bit, making their way over to Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills.

“We were clearly the coolest guys in Birmingham,” Schuster thought.

One stop was a gas station at Maple Road and Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. The gas cap is on the front of the car on the driver’s side.

“As I was backing up, there was a Cadillac Coupe de Ville in front of me,” Shuster said.

That’s when Shuster accidentally bumped something and got a scratch on his dad’s Corvair.

“I just went white,” Shuster said. “It was like waiting for

TOP LEFT: Bill Shuster, of Grosse Pointe Park, remembers when his dad, Stuart Shuster, brought home the 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

TOP RIGHT: While growing up in Birmingham, the ’69 Corvair was popular in the neighborhood. MIDDLE RIGHT: Shuster’s Corvair was once owned by Ned Nickles, who he said designed the car’s original body style. BOTTOM RIGHT: The engine in the Corvair is located in the back.

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the apocalypse to come home.”

But his dad remained calm when he learned of the mishap.

“He was pretty mellow about it,” Shuster said. “But he garnered my wages.”

That included what Shuster earned on his paper route and from his job at the local hardware store. Shuster did not get behind the wheel of the Corvair again until four years ago when his dad died.

A couple of years ago, the car was invited to be displayed at the annual EyesOn Design on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. All these years later, there were attendees who remembered the car from its early days with Stuart Shuster.

“It runs really well,” Shuster said. “Driving around, I can feel his spirit.”

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cause I tried to get the high school record at De La Salle but never ended up getting it,” Iacona said. “I always looked at it, but the first thing I focused on was hitting a (personal record) and doing better than high school. I didn’t know the time really, so it was definitely a shock.”

Iacona also led the 4x400 team to a 3:15:96 time at the national championship meet, breaking a 10-year-old school record as well.

For most, Iacona’s breakout season came as a surprise solely due to the difficult transition from high school to college. For Iacona’s former coach at De La Salle, Dominic Reid, it was exactly the transition he expected from Iacona.

“That didn’t surprise me at all,” Reid said. “I was expecting him to break out his senior year of high school, but like I said, we lost that one year because of COVID. I knew it was just a matter of time before he really blossomed like this.”

For Aquinas assistant coach Kevin Winne, he got a firsthand look at what the future of Aquinas track could look like.

Winne said it was a pleasant surprise to

in college,” Iacona said. “It’s the fact that knowing what’s expected and what’s going to happen eases my mind, because I know what to expect. As a freshman, I didn’t know

how different it would be coming from high school.”

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“Every now and then, we’ll have some freshmen who come in and do very well,” Winne said. “A lot of times, it happens on the women’s side more than the men’s side, so for him to do as well as he did was pretty impressive.”

Iacona’s track season would end with the indoor season as a hamstring injury sidelined him for the outdoor season, but that’s not holding him back from returning with another record to break in mind.

A record holder for the 400-meter and 4x400 relay in indoor, Iacona would like to take the outdoor 400 records next season, and Winne said there’s no doubt in his mind that the 400-meter record is in jeopardy.

“Oh yeah,” Winne said. “He’s got the ability to smash that record.”

Double majoring in sports management and business administration, Iacona is equally as successful in the classroom, earning dean’s list recognition this season with a 3.7 GPA. After a freshman campaign like this, all eyes will be on him as he enters his sophomore season, and Iacona is welcoming the challenge.

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan is well on its way to becoming the fifth state in the nation to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students this school year.

Michigan’s House and Senate have approved the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget, which includes the allocation of $160 million to provide students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a free daily school breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year.

The program will take immediate effect once the budget is signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Some states have either implemented universal free meals or are considering it following last June’s expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that allowed schools across the nation to offer free meals to students during the height of the pandemic.

Michigan’s new universal free meal program is only budgeted for this year, so to keep it going, state lawmakers would have to provide additional funding.

The Michigan initiative, called “Healthy School Meals for All,” aims to address food insecurity and improve student concentration and performance, state officials said.

“This is something we have wanted to see for the kids of Michigan for years,” said Diane Golzynski, the deputy superintendent for finance and operations for the Michigan Department of Education, which will oversee the program. “It’s going to be a huge win for kids all over the state to be able to go to school and know that there will be meals there if they want to eat them.”

Schools will have to opt in if they want to participate.

“The important message for families is, as long as your school opts in, then you will be able to have free breakfast and lunch at school,” Golzynski added.

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Critics of the program say that free and reduced school meals were already offered to students who need them.

State Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, objected to the “expansion of the school meal program, a previously needs-based program that will instead provide free food even for kids from the wealthiest families when fully phased in,” according to a press release.

Advocates said the Healthy School Meals for All program will eliminate the stigma associated with receiving free and reduced lunch by providing reimbursement from the state for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Previously, just over half of all students in the state qualified for free or reduced meals through federal programs, based on their family’s income or whether they qualified for SNAP benefits or Medicaid. In 2022, 53.3% of Michigan students qualified for free or reduced-cost lunches.

“The federal reimbursement will come in first, and then (the MDE) will calculate the state reimbursement and provide those resources to the schools that opt in,” Golzynski explained.

The governor’s office said the program will help feed 1.4 million children across the state, which they estimate will save a family $850 over the year. A 2012 study of school lunch costs found that homemade lunches ranged in cost from around $1.55 to $2.12, and the NSLP lunches came in around $2.15, without giving a dollar amount to the time involved in preparing either, according to schoolnutrition.org, which also found

that parents tend to pack more sugary items.

Collin McDonough, director of Michigan government relations at the American Heart Association, said he applauds Whitmer, the state Legislature, the Michigan Department of Education and the AHA’s partner organizations No Kid Hungry Michigan, the School Nutrition Association of Michigan, and the Michigan School Meals Coalition for “their tireless work to take this program from an idea to reality.”

He said Healthy School Meals for All will be “transformational” for Michigan’s students and families.

“Not only will it help students learn — no one can focus on an empty stomach — it will help reduce the risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes,” McDonough said in a statement.

Parent Jessica Kalef, of Rochester, has concerns about the quality of food served.

“While this sounds like a good idea, during COVID, when they were offered free lunch, there was a big difference in the quality of free food, versus paid. During the free period, we had gotten expired milk and yogurts … and upset stomachs, and were told stuff smelled or wasn’t cooked right,” said Kalef.

Food standards, she stressed, need to be upheld for the universal free food program as well.

“We, as parents, can’t be there for lunch, so it was upsetting that they were served this on several occasions,” Kalef added. “I would rather pay for the lunch to be sure it’s hot, fresh and not expired. However, I know that not all families can do that — so then who is responsible for upholding the standards and checking our kids safety?”

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and federal programs, Golzynski said, are required to meet the dietary guidelines for Americans, which are set at the federal level.

“In order to get the federal reimbursement, those meals have to meet those nutritional values, but the beautiful part of having the additional state reimbursement is the schools will actually now have more money to spend on their food products, so they can get even higher quality food than what they had before,” she said.

Federal requirements include minimum servings for vegetables, fruits, milk, grains and meat or meat-alternate components. Schools must also adhere to requirements for calories, trans fat, saturated fat and sodium content.

While meal pattern requirements are set at the federal level, MDE officials said school menus are set at the local school or school district level.

“If there is a food allergy situation, where it is life or death, then the family gets a note from the child’s doctor, and the food service department has to make those accommodations; no matter what those accommodations are, they have to meet that child’s requirement based on what the doctor says,” said Golzynski. “In the case of dietary preference, like for religious reasons, or oftentimes a family eats vegetarian or vegan, then the food service department will do everything they can to meet those but they aren’t required to.”

Rochester Community Schools, along with many other local school districts, works with Chartwells for its food service.

“Universal free meals in Michigan offer a great opportunity for students to eat together in the cafeteria and hopefully make it easier for students and families to confidently check breakfast and lunch off their

list. We’re excited to serve even more students in Rochester Community Schools this year, helping to fuel their busy days with favorite menu items and a variety of delicious new recipes,” Marsha Dziewit, the director of dining services for Rochester Community Schools, said in an email.

Rochester parent Cristina Poma feels the universal free meal program is “a move in the right direction” and said it can always be tweaked in the future to address concerns.

“I’m sure the quality of the food and whatever other gripes people may have can be adjusted as the program grows, but for the children of Michigan, I couldn’t be prouder to be in a state that is taking care of their kids in this manner,” she said.

MDE officials said parents or students can advocate for improved meal quality by first contacting their school’s food service director with concerns.

“Not every family will choose to eat the meals — and that’s always been the case, even during the pandemic, when the meals were free. … But we do expect there to be more children who choose to eat because they are free,” Golzynski stated.

She also encouraged parents to fill out income information, specifically a form called the “educational benefits form,” which will allow schools to continue to get federal funding for education.

“No matter what your income level is, return it, because it’s important to the school for additional education funding that they can get,” she said.

Those with additional questions or concerns can email MDE’s School Nutrition Programs at mde-schoolnutrition@michi gan.gov.

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Wojcik said he would want Morpheus to be remembered for the job he did.

“He had a fierce reputation when working the road. Everyone knew who Morpheus was. Not only Shelby police officers, but officers from surrounding departments also knew who Morpheus was because of his ability to track down bad guys and his no-nonsense approach to working the streets. Morpheus was always about the job, and he was always very successful at it no matter what it was that I asked of him,” Wojcik said.

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ADD CURB APPEAL TO YOUR HOME WITH TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS ABOVE: Maximize curb appeal by cutting the grass, edging the lawn, trimming shrubs and planting flowers that add a pop of color.

RIGHT: Fresh mulch, plants free of dead leaves and stems, and bright flowers enhance the appearance of the home.

BELOW: An outdoor living area can be a beautiful respite when it is tidy and refreshed.

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METRO DETROIT — “Tidy,” “refreshed” and “exciting” are some of the words to describe a home whose owners have increased its curb appeal.

It has been said that first impressions are everlasting. Curb appeal is the first encounter that homebuyers have with a property. So whether prospective buyers are cruising the neighborhood on a nice sunny afternoon or viewing the listing on their phones, real estate agents agree: make it a good first impression.

Some leading metro Detroit real estate agents recently shared tips to increase curb appeal.

“The first image in the marketing is typically the front exterior of the home,” said Alan Jay, of Century 21 Curran & Oberski.

“First impressions go a long way. I always advise my sellers, if they have the physical and financial ability to dress up their curb appeal to either match or supersede their neighborhood’s curb appeal, that that would be ideal,” he said.

Part of the matching or superseding process begins with cleaning.

“Do a good spring and fall cleanup,” said Nancy Robinson, of Century 21 Curran & Oberski.

Power-wash the driveway to remove grease stains.

Power-wash the exterior of the house to remove dust or mold. Clean the gutters, particularly after a storm or windy weather.

Remove all debris. Cut the grass and edge the lawn.

Trim the shrubs, plant flowers and lay fresh mulch. Remove all the weeds from cracks in the driveway. Fill in cracks in the driveway or cement so it is flat.

According to real estate agents, these projects pay off exponentially.

“Clean the windows and open the blinds,” said

Robinson. “Your house looks a lot more inviting when the windows are clean and the blinds are open. It doesn’t look quite as closed up.”

Make the property tidy by removing lawn items.

“They want to at least put it in the backyard where it cannot be seen from the street,” said Caron Koteles Riha, of Real Estate One/Max Broock.

Refresh by painting the front door and adding a new doorknob. Sand and paint any rusty banisters. Remove and replace torn screens.

“Replacing the front porch light — make sure it is new and modern,” Robinson said. “They are pretty inexpensive and it’s a lot of bang for your buck.”

Robinson also suggests making the house number more noticeable from the street.

A mat at the front door that evokes excitement can be a plus when showing the house.

“If you have a doormat, (have) something that has enthusiasm. It sets the tone of the showing,” Jay said.

Part of a refreshed look includes landscaping.

According to Koteles Riha, flowers and shrubs show a pride of ownership that is very appealing to a buyer.

“If (buyers) are looking at several different homes and there’s one that has nice shrubs and fresh flowers, it just makes them feel happier,” Koteles Riha said.

“Landscaping is proven to increase the value of a home.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be professional. It just has to look good.”

According to Koteles Riha, shrubs and flowers that look good and are hearty — and economical — are boxwood shrubs, impatiens and begonias.

“I like begonias because you really can’t kill them,” Koteles Riha said.

Some are finding microclover to be a good replacement for grass.

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“There is a new trend coming in to replace grass with microclover,” Robinson said. “It will be very interesting to see where that goes.”

Jay has had microclover for about a year.

“The reason I did it is, it’s less maintenance than grass. Microclover requires less water, so it is more environmentally friendly.

It grows slower,” Jay said.

According to Robinson, in the summer, the grass in metro Detroit goes dormant and can be seen turning brown. Microclover may be a remedy for that.

“It is very vivid, beautiful, electric green that I have right now,” Jay said.

Sellers should keep pets out of sight when showing their homes.

“Buyers can stigmatize a property as having potential issues due to their odor and their behavior,” Jay said.

SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023, IN THE LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN. The work session was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano (via phone) Members Excused/Absent: Lucia Di Cicco Also Present: Julie Misich, Planning Director; Joe Youngblood, PRM Director; Aseel Putros, Township Engineer (AEW) OPEN SESSION Planning & Zoning Fee Update (Requested by Planning Department) Continued Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan 2024 (Requested by Planning Department) MOTION carried to adjourn at 2:15 p.m.

A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 07/26/2023

SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023, IN THE LEGACY ROOM OF THE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, 52610 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

The Invocation was led by Supervisor Richard Stathakis, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Phil Randazzo, Veterans Event Coordinator.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney PUBLIC HEARING MOTION carried to open the Public Hearing for the Resolution of Support for the MNRTF Grant.

Roll Call: Ayes – Carabelli, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali, Di Cicco Nays - none MOTION carried to close the Public Hearing for the Resolution of Support for the MNRTF Grant; and to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and approve the Resolution of Support for an application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources - MNRTF Grant for $165,000.00 to help offset the costs to install a universally accessible boat/kayak launch and fishing dock at River Bends Park. The local match obligation, including engineering, by Shelby Township will not exceed $70,000.00 during the 2024 fiscal year. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-758-985-000.

Roll Call: Ayes - Carabelli, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali, Di Cicco Nays - none APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: Board Meeting -- May 16, 2023; Work Session -- May 25, 2023 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To approve the minutes, as presented.

B. PRM Maintenance Trainee Job Description (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the modified job description for the position of PRM Maintenance Trainee, as presented.

C. PRM Assistant Nature Interpreter Job Description (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the modified job description for the position of Assistant Nature Interpreter, as presented.

D. Amendment to Construction Board of Appeals Compensation (Requested by Building Department) To concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and authorize a resolution approving an amendment of the Construction Board of Appeals Compensation.

E. Cancellation of July 4, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To cancel the regularly scheduled meeting of the Shelby Township Board of Trustees on July 4, 2023 due to the Independence Day holiday.

F. Bill Run in the Amount of $3,676,877.97. (Requested by Financial Management) To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $3,676,877.97, as presented.

MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Di Cicco, Carabelli, Casali, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays - none APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION carried to approve the agenda, as presented, with the addition of Item 3.5 / Resolution Approving Acquisition of Real Property, Statement of Necessity and Declaration of Taking.

PLANNING COMMISSION 1.

CDBG Construction Contract Award - 24 Mile Road Sidewalk Project from Mound to Arthur (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineers AEW and award the sidewalk installation contract on the south side of 24 Mile from Mound Road to Arthur Ave. to L. Anthony Construction at a cost of $149,167.70 which includes 10% contingency costs with additional engineering costs to AEW of $31,039.00 for a total project cost of $180,206.70. Funds are to be taken as follows: $150,000.00 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund line item 262-405-981-260 and

$30,206.70 from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-500 and amend the Capital Improvement Fund budget accordingly.

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CDBG Construction Contract Award - 23 Mile Road Sidewalk Ramps (Requested

by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineers AEW and award the ADA sidewalk ramp installation contract to L. Anthony Construction at a cost of $172,874.63 which includes 10% contingency costs with additional engineering costs to AEW of $41,408.60 for a total project cost of $214,283.23. Funds are to be taken as follows: $150,000.00 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund line item 262-405-981-260 and $64,283.23 from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-500 and amend the Capital Improvement Fund budget accordingly.

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Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure Enhancement & Development Grant Funding (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Planning Director Julie Misich and accept grant funding offer from the Michigan Public Service Commission for the Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure Enhancement and Development Grant in the amount of $158,800.00 with matching Township funds of $39,700.00 for a total cost of $198,500.00.

DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE 3.5 Resolution Approving Acquisition of Real Property, Statement of Necessity and Declaration of Taking (Requested by Township Attorney) MOTION carried to approve a Resolution approving Acquisition of Real Property, Statement of Necessity and Declaration of Taking for property that is located at 7193 25 Mile, Shelby Township.

Roll Call: Ayes – Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali Nays - none 4.

Establishment of Street Light Special Assessment District (SAD SL-55-2023) (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller and accept the submitted petitions to establish SAD SL-55-2023. This street lighting Special Assessment District will include the 94 benefits located within the Fox Chase Creek Subdivision. Furthermore, to direct Department of Public Works to proceed with the resolution process.

Roll Call: Ayes - Casali, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen Nays - none 5.

SAD SL-55-2023 Adoption of Resolution #1 (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller and adopt Resolution #1 of the Special Assessment Process for SL-55-2023 (street lighting within the Fox Chase Creek Subdivision). The DTE engineer will prepare plans and estimates for this project.

Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco Nays - none 6.

DPW Vehicle Purchase - Pickup Truck and Cargo Van (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller and purchase a 2023 GMC Savana Cargo Van and a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Pickup Truck from Todd Wenzel Buick GMC of Westland for an amount not to exceed $92,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Fund line item 592-595981-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

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Promotion in the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department (Requested

by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and promote employee number 10403 to the position of PRM Maintenance Person II (General Bargaining Unit) working in the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department, starting at Step 4 of the pay grade, in accordance with the current Municipal General Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective June 21, 2023.

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Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Requested by Building Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and authorize an additional $15,300.00 in Township expenses associated with the 2023 Sidewalk Maintenance Program, increasing the Township portion from $30,000.00 to $45,300.00. Funds are to be taken as follows - $10,000.00 from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-510 and $5,300.00 from Water and Sewer Fund line item 592-591-955-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

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Township Campus Sidewalk Repairs (Requested by Building Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and authorize sidewalk repairs on the Township Campus to be completed by 2023

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Sidewalk Maintenance Program contractor Italia Construction, Inc. at a cost of $47,000.00. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-789-751-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

10. Extend Term of Litter and Debris Disposal Service (Requested by Building Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and accept the proposal for litter and debris disposal services from Excel Landscaping for a term ending December 31, 2025.

11. Acceptance of Proposal for Grass and Weed Cutting Services (Requested by Building Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and accept the proposal for grass and weed cutting services from Excel Landscaping for a term ending November 1, 2025.

12. Resolution of Authorization for Sparks Grant Funding - River Bends Accessible Kayak Launch Park Improvements (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and approve the Resolution of Authorization for Sparks Grant Funding – River Bends Accessible Kayak Launch Park Improvements and to enter into a grant agreement, if funding is awarded, with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Sparks Grant Program for the River Bends Accessible Kayak Launch Parks Improvements at the River Bends fishing site, located at 49354 Ryan Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317.

13. Activities Center Parking Lot Addition - Award Bid (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick (AEW) and award the contract for the Activities Center parking lot addition to Warren Contractors & Development, Inc. at the base bid price of $442,631.00 with construction administration by AEW, contingency, staking, and geotechnical testing at a price of $84,000.00 for a total project cost of $526,631.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement line item 427-265985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

14. Election System & Software Service Contract 2023-2024 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Shelby Township Clerk Stanley Grot and contract with Election Systems & Software for ExpressVote machine license and maintenance from May 2023 - April 2028 at a cost of $17,986.00 per year. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-191-730-300.

15. Ordinance 296 - 2023 Fire Code Amendment - Register Service Providers (Requested by Clerk’s Office) MOTION carried to adopt and publish for the second time, Ordinance 296, to amend Chapter 26 Article V of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances by amending Section 107 of the 2015 International Fire Code to require service providers to register with the Township.

Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays - none 16. Ordinance 297 - Massage Establishment and Spa Licensing and Regulation Ordinance (Requested by Clerk’s Office) MOTION carried to introduce and publish for the first time an ordinance, amending Chapter 14, Article 6 of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances to revise the regulations and reinstitute the licensing of massage establishments and spas within the Township, providing for repealer, severability, penalties and effective date.

Roll Call: Ayes – Vermeulen, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano Nays - none CLOSED SESSION 17. Discussion of Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to recess into Closed Session to discuss Shelby Township Firefighters Association Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays - none MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:38 p.m.

A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 07/26/2023

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 297 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 6 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE REGULATIONS AND REINSTITUTE THE LICENSING OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SPAS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, PENALTIES AND EFFECTIVE DATE. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 14, Article 6, Sections 6-3 of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances is hereby deleted in its entirety and hereby amended to read as follows: DIVISION 1. - IN GENERAL Chapter 14, Article 6 of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances may be known and may be cited as the Charter Township of Shelby “Massage Establishment and Spa Licensing and Regulation Ordinance.”

Purpose and findings.

It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the operation of massage and spa establishments, massage schools, and other similar businesses offering massage therapy services; and to regulate employees of such establishments who are not licensed as massage therapists by the state, as an exercise of the township’s police power in order to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the township and the personal safety of massage therapists. The licensing requirements are designed to help prevent illegal massage, prostitution, and related sex crimes, without hindering legitimate massage establishments and their massage therapists. Such establishments that offer massage services as a subterfuge for prostitution, masturbation for hire, and other paid sexual contact are harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare as well as to the detriment of the operations of legitimate licensed business establishments and licensed massage therapists.

The Township Board further recognizes that human trafficking is a significant problem in the United States, that it can involve the use of massage establishments activities as a front where victims are forced into involuntary servitude, deceived into debt bondage and forced against their will to perform sex acts. The Federal government has passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and statistics have been accumulated by the United States Department of State as well as the United States Department of Justice and independent researchers and analysts. Human trafficking is ranked behind only drugs and arms trafficking as profitable criminal activity. It is estimated that more than eighty percent of trafficking victims are female and eighty percent of trafficking involves sexual exploitation. Physical injury and disease are other consequences of trafficking exploitation. Substantial portions of persons who are subject to trafficking are under the age of eighteen.

Numerous studies exist outlining the various aspects of human trafficking including trafficking within the United States warranting the adoption of ordinance provisions in order to assist in detecting possible human trafficking.

Finally, the Michigan Legislature declared that the practice of massage therapy is an activity affecting the public interest and involving the health, safety, and welfare of the public. MCL 333.17951 et seq. was enacted to prohibit a person from engaging in the practice of massage therapy or using certain titles without being licensed under the Public Health Code; to create the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy; to establish minimum educational and experience standards for licensure; and to require continuing education courses as a condition for license renewal.

The acquisition of a massage establishment license is a privilege, not a right. The enactment and enforcement of this chapter relates to municipal concerns and is a valid exercise of the township’s police powers.

Sec. 14-391. - Definitions.

The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: (1) Authorized township official includes, but is not limited to, the police chief, the fire chief, the building director, or their designees. This also includes police officers and township personnel described in chapter 1 of the Code, excluding a Macomb County Animal Control Officer.

(2) Employee means any person who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage establishment, massage school, spa or other similar business and receives consideration from the operator of the massage establishment or its patrons. Employees includes independent contractor, agent, apprentice, trainee, leased personnel and/or other similar relationships. This does not include a person who is exclusively on the premises for repair or maintenance of the premise, delivery of goods to the premise or other similar relationships.

(3) Massage means the manipulation and/or treatment of soft tissues of the body, including but not limited to, pressure, range of motion stretches, rubbing, kneading, tapping, pounding, compression, vibration, stroking, application of friction, or percussion of the human body or parts of it by hand or with an instrument, apparatus (mechanical or electrical), with or without aids such as water, rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils,

creams, lotions, ointments, lubricants, salt glow/scrubs, body wraps, or other similar preparations commonly used in the practice of massage therapy.

(4) Massage therapist means an individual engaged in the practice of massage therapy and licensed by the State of Michigan per MCL 333.17957 and 333.17959..

(5) Massage establishment means a commercial establishment where any person offers or provides massage. It includes, but is not limited to, massage schools, massage parlors, health and fitness spas, spas, salons, sauna baths, Turkish bathhouses, and steam baths.

(6) Not included. This term shall not include: (a) A regularly licensed hospital, medical clinic, nursing home, other professional health care establishments separately licensed as such by the state; other licensed facilities such as barber shops, or any other medical facility where massages are provided as an incidental or accessory use to the main use of the premises. (b) Transient workplace locations during normal business hours where the massage is performed upon employees pursuant to a policy of medical insurance or as a benefit provided by the employer as part of a workplace health program. (c) Kiosks or similar areas at locations open to the public where all massage therapy services are performed in public (d) An organization operating a community center, swimming pool, tennis court, or other educational, cultural, recreational, and athletic facilities for the welfare of the residents. (e) Exempt locations do not waive the massage therapist’s duty to obtain a license as required by state law.

(7) Owner means a person who conducts or owns a massage establishment, massage school, or other similar business.

(8) Patron means any individual or customer who receives a massage at a massage establishment, massage school, or other similar establishment (excluding physical therapy or chiropractic services at the offices of a licensed health care professional) under such circumstances that is reasonably expected that he or she will pay money or give any other consideration.

(9) Person means an individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity.

(10) Practice of massage therapy means the application of a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, and holding to the soft tissue of the human body in which the primary intent is to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client. “Practice of massage therapy” includes complimentary methods, including the external application of water, heat, cold, lubrication, salt scrubs, body wraps, or other topical preparations; and electromechanical devices that mimic or enhance the actions possible by the hands.

“Practice of massage therapy” does not include medical diagnosis; practice of physical therapy; high velocity, low amplitude thrust to a joint, electrical stimulation, application ultrasound; or prescription of medicines. (See MCL 333.17851d) (11) School means any of the following accredited or licensed institutions of higher education that meet the minimum standards and curriculum, in compliance with MCL 333.16148: 1. A public or private community college, college, or university.

2. A public or private trade, vocational, or occupational school.

(12) Spa establishment means a commercial establishment that offers or engages in personal services that call for the patron to disrobe, including but not limited to, body wraps, hydro mineral wraps, body polish, body wash, baths and hydro tub soak. This term does not include hospitals or other professional health establishments separately licensed by the state.

(13) Specified criminal activity means any of the following specified crimes 1. An offense punishable by death or imprisonment for ninety (90) days or more under any of the following statutes, as amended from time to time, for which less than five (5) years elapsed since the date of conviction or the date of release from confinement for the conviction, whichever is the later date: 2. Michigan Penal Code (MPC) chapter IV (Adulterating and Misbranding); 3. MPC chapter X (Arson and Burning); 4. MPC chapter XI (Assaults); 5. MPC chapter XVII (Bribery and Corruption); 6. MPC chapter XXII (Compounding Offenses); 7. MPC chapter XXVA (Criminal Enterprises); 8. MPC chapter XXVIII (Disorderly Persons); 9. MPC chapter XXXI (Embezzlement);

10. MPC chapter XXXIII (Explosives, Bombs, and Harmful Devices); 11. MPC chapter XXXIV (Extortion); 12. MPC chapter XLIII (Frauds and Cheats); 13. MPC chapter XLIV (Gambling); 14. MPC chapter XLV (Homicide); 15. MPC chapter XLVIII (Indecency and Immorality); 16. MPC chapter LVIII (Mayhem); 17. MPC chapter LXVII (Prostitution); 18. MPC chapter LXVIIA (Human Trafficking); 19. MPC chapter LXXVI (Sexual Conduct); 20. MPC chapter LXXVIII (Robbery); 21. MPC chapter LXXXIII-A (Michigan Anti-Terrorism Act) 22. MCL chapter 333, Part 74 (Controlled Substances—Offenses and Penalties); 23. MCL 205.27 (Taxation—Prohibited Acts (including tax evasion)); 24. MCL 257.625 (operating while intoxicated, impaired, controlled substance or other).

25. Any attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit one (1) of the foregoing offenses.

26. Any offense enumerated in the city’s Code which contains the same elements as one (1) of the foregoing state offenses.

27. Any offense in another jurisdiction that, had the predicate act(s) been committed in the state, would have constituted any of the foregoing offenses.

Sec. 14-392. - Licensed professions excepted.

places, and shall not, during business hours, have the doors to the exits and entrances of such establishments locked or obstructed in any way to prevent free ingress and egress of persons; provided, however, such doors may be closed. (b) Every establishment subject to this article shall be open for inspection by authorized township officials concerned with the licensing and supervision of such establishment during operating hours for the purpose of enforcing any of the provisions of this article; other ordinances or regulations of the township relating to the public health, safety and welfare;, or state law. (c) If reasonably necessary to perform authorized work, perform their duties, or to preserve the peace, an authorized township official may enter upon and inspect the establishment at all reasonable times during business hours, or during times when the licensed premises are occupied by an employee or owner of establishment. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse entry to a premises which a massage/spa establishment or massage school is ostensibly being operated, by authorized township officials for the purpose of making lawful inspections. A search warrant shall not be required for such inspections, in accordance with the opinion of the Michigan Supreme Court in Gora v. Township of Ferndale, 456 Mich.

704 (1998). It is unlawful for any licensee to deny or refuse access to the premises or to hinder the official in any manner in the performance of his or her responsibilities under this article, and such refusal shall constitute sufficient grounds for immediate revocation of a license granted under the provisions of this article.

(a) This article does not apply to a licensed physical therapist, athletic trainer, cosmetologist, or barber, performing functions authorized under the license held, nor does this article apply to a licensed medical doctor, osteopath, podiatrist, nurse or chiropractor, or any individual working under the direct supervision of a licensed medical doctor, osteopath, nurse or chiropractor, while engaged in practicing the healing arts.

(d) It is unlawful for any licensee to deny or refuse access to the premises or to hinder the township official in any manner in the performance of his or her responsibilities under this article and such refusal shall constitute sufficient grounds for the immediate revocation of a license granted under this article.

(b) This article does not apply to hospitals, nursing homes, other medical care facilities/clinics licensed under the laws of this state or to the offices of a physical surgeon, chiropractor, or osteopath.

No massage establishment shall be kept open for any purpose between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Sec. 14-393. – Massage/Spa establishments—Licenses required. (a) The township clerk shall issue massage establishment/spa establishment license upon investigation, and after receipt of all the required information and reports if the applicant meets the requirements hereunder and the requirements of township ordinances and has paid the necessary fees. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate massage/spa establishment without a valid license issued by the clerk in accordance with the provisions of this article. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a massage/spa establishment unless each and every massage therapist has a valid massage therapist license issued by the state pursuant to MCL 333.17951 et seq. of the public health code, as amended, unless exempt from such licensing law.

Sec. 14-399. - Closing hours.

Sec. 14-400 - Maintenance of premises; sterilization and cleaning equipment.

It shall be the duty of every person conducting or operating an establishment to always keep the same in a clean and sanitary condition.

All equipment, including but not limited to, shower stalls, toilets, and lavatories, used in the establishment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. All instruments and mechanical, therapeutic, and bathing devices or parts thereof that come into contact with the human body shall be sterilized by a modern and approved method of sterilization, before initial use, and any such instruments and devices or parts thereof, after having been used upon one (1) patron, shall be sterilized before being used upon another. Towels, linens, and items for personal use shall be clean, freshly laundered, and shall not be furnished for use of another patron until thoroughly laundered.

Sec. 14-401. - Cleanliness of employees.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any individual to work as a massage therapist without having a valid massage therapist license issued by the state pursuant to MCL 333.17951 et seq. of the public health code unless exempt from such licensing law.

The skin and hands of those attending patrons shall be clean and in a healthy condition, and the nails shall be kept short. The hands shall be washed thoroughly with hot running water, using proper soap or disinfectant before providing service or treatment to a patron.

(e) No person granted a license pursuant to this article shall operate a massage/spa establishment or as a massage therapist under a name not specified in the person’s license, nor shall any licensee conduct business under any designation or location not specified in the licensee’s license.

Sec. 14-402. – Prohibited Sleeping equipment.

Sec. 14-394. - Licenses to be displayed. (a) A massage/spa establishment license issued under this article shall always be displayed in an open and conspicuous place in the lobby of the massage/spa establishment or school for which it was issued. (b) It shall be unlawful for any massage therapist or student to work in, on or about any massage establishment, unless there shall be displayed in an open and conspicuous place in the lobby of said establishment, a massage therapist license issued to said massage therapist respectively pursuant to this article.

Sec. 14-395. - Accommodating two (2) or more patrons.

It shall be unlawful for any massage/spa establishment to accommodate two (2) or more patrons in the same room unless: (1) The two (2) patrons in the same room knowingly and voluntarily request massage services in the same room; and (2) The two (2) patrons requesting massage services in the same room execute a consent form indicating permission to share a room and that they know each other.

Sec. 14-396. - Responsibility of employer.

It shall be unlawful for any person operating an establishment to permit or allow an employee, student, agent or massage therapist, or any person whatsoever, to violate this article on the premises of the establishment.

Sec. 14-397. - Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances prohibited.

No person shall sell, give, consume, dispense, provide or keep or cause to be sold, given, dispensed, provided or kept, any alcoholic beverage or controlled substances as defined by state law on the premises of any establishment.

Sec. 14-398. - Access and inspections. (a) All establishments subject to this article are declared to be public

No beds, mattresses, water mattresses, cots or other equipment designed for sleeping shall be permitted at the establishment.

Sec. 14-403. - List of employees; employee information.

The establishment shall maintain a register of the names and addresses of all employees, both on-duty and off-duty. Included in the register will be a copy of each massage therapist license. Such register shall be shown to the authorized township official upon request. Such register shall be available at the establishment for inspection by township official(s) and/or County or State health departments during regular business hours.

Sec. 14-404. - Keeping of records.

Records of the establishment: Every person who operates an establishment shall maintain an accurate record of all patrons accommodated; and such records shall include the patron’s names, proof of identity age and current address together with the time, date and place of service, the nature of the service provided, and the name of the massage therapist providing the service. Every patron shall furnish proof of identity by showing a valid driver’s license, voter registration certificate or similar identification, to the person that operates the establishment for the purpose of maintaining the accuracy of the establishment’s record requirement. Such records shall always be available at the establishment for inspection by any authorized township official and/or County or State health departments during business hours.

Sec. 14-405. - Clothing of employees and other persons.

All employees and other persons on the premises, except for patrons receiving a massage from a state licensed massage therapist, shall be completely clothed. For the purposes of this article, the term “completely clothed” means having on the upper portion of the body appropriate undergarments and either a blouse or shirt which shall cover all the upper body, including the torso, excluding the arms and neck, and shall mean having on the lower body appropriate undergarments plus either pants, shorts or a skirt, and said pants, shorts or skirt must cover from the waist down to a point at least two (2) inches above the knee. All clothes worn in

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and submit the fees to the township treasurer.

Sec. 14-406. Required General Facilities

(4) Upon receipt of a properly and fully completed license application, forward the applications to the police department, the building department, planning department, fire department or any other department the clerk deems necessary to review the application.

i. The days and times the establishment will be open to provide services.

(5) Grant, refuse, suspend or revoke licenses or applications upon the investigation, recommendation or approval or non-approval of the authorized township officials.

k. Listing of all criminal arrests and convictions, other than misdemeanor traffic violations, fully disclosing the jurisdictions in which convicted, the offense on which arrested initially and the offense for which he or she was ultimately convicted, the dates of conviction and the penalty.

No license to conduct a massage establishment, spa, massage school or similar business shall be issued unless an inspection by the township reveals that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements: (1) Signs. A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted at the main entrance identifying the establishment as a massage establishment, spa or school provided that all such signs shall comply with the sign requirements of the township. a. Massage and spa establishments shall post and maintain a copy of the human trafficking notice as set forth in MCL 752.1035 and as amended.

(2) Lighting. Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the township building code, and at least one (1) artificial light of not less than sixty (60) watts or equivalent shall be provided in each enclosed room or booth where massage services are being performed.

(3) Ventilation. Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the township building code.

(4) Disinfecting. Equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of massage shall be provided.

(5) Water. Hot and cold running water shall be always provided.

(6) Cabinets. Closed cabinets shall be provided, which cabinets shall be utilized for the storage of clean linen.

(7) Interior structure, doors, openings, locks. Adequate massage facilities enabling the accommodation of at least two (2) patrons shall be provided.

Adequate facilities, for the purpose of this section, shall be defined as separate enclosed rooms, having doors capable of being closed but not locked. Exterior doors may have locks, but such exterior doors shall not be locked while the establishment is open for business or while any massage is being performed therein. Barrier-free dressing and toilet facilities shall be provided to patrons and employees. One (1) toilet and one (1) wash basin shall be provided at every massage establishment.

Separate dressing and toilet facilities shall be provided for male and female patrons.

(8) Good repair and sanitary conditions. All walls, ceiling, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, and all other physical facilities for the establishment must be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms, or steam or vapor cabinets, shower compartments, and toilet rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned each day the business is in operation. Bathtubs and/or showers shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.

(9) Towels and linens. Clean and sanitary towels and linens shall be provided for each patron of the establishment. No common use of towels or linens shall be permitted.

(10) Wash basin. A minimum of one (1) separate wash basin shall be provided in each establishment for the use of employees of any such establishment. The basin shall always provide antiseptic soap or detergent and hot and cold running water and shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to the performing of massage services. In addition, there shall be provided at each wash basin sanitary towels placed in permanently installed dispensers.

(11) Entrances and exits. No establishment shall have an entrance or exit way providing a direct passageway to any other type of business, residence or living quarters.

Sec. 14-407. - Supervision.

Each massage establishment, spa or massage school shall have an owner, manager or supervisor who has been identified on the application for a massage establishment license on the premises at all hours that the establishment is occupied by patrons or is open to the public. It shall be unlawful for any person not identified on the establishment license application to work as a manager of a massage establishment or spa unless the proposed manager is listed the application along with the individual’s legal name and any aliases, home address, telephone numbers, date of birth, and driver’s license number. All managers shall be over the age of 21 years old. The licensee shall be responsible for notifying the township of any change in management. A violation of this section by an agent, or employee of the licensee shall constitute a violation by the licensee. Such violation by a licensee shall also constitute a violation by the owner, president, and/or other supervisory official of the licensee, in his or her individual capacity, for permitting another to violate the article. Any such violation may be a basis for suspending, revoking, or not renewing a license.

Sec. 14-408. - Massage establishment as a school of massage.

A school of massage licensed as such under this article shall be governed by all of the terms hereunder and further must comply with the requirements set forth in MCL 333.17951 et seq., 333.16148 and any other regulations required by law.

DIVISION II. - LICENSES Sec. 14-409. - Duty of city clerk.

The township clerk shall: (1) Accept all applications and fees required to be filed if complete.

(2) Keep a record of all applications made.

(3) Ensure that fees in the proper amount accompany each application

Sec. 14-410. - Application for establishment license.

(A) A person shall not operate, maintain, or allow a massage establishment within the Township without obtaining a license from the Township Clerk pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(B) Massage/Spa Establishments and massage schools operating pursuant to a valid certificate of occupancy on the effective date of this article are hereby granted a de facto temporary license to continue operating for a period of 120 days following the effective date. During this period all massage/spa establishments and massage schools shall apply for a license pursuant to this article; and by expiration of 120 days shall conform to all requirements for issuance of a license.

(C) Any person desiring an establishment license shall file a written application, with the township clerk on a form to be furnished by the township clerk.

(1) The application shall set forth the following: a. The applicant’s full legal name and other names used by the applicant in the preceding five (5) years, including whether the applicant is an individual or a corporation, state of incorporation, partnership, or other entity. b. The business name, phone numbers, location, legal description, and designation under which the establishment is to be operated. A statement whether the applicant is the owner of the premises wherein the establishment will be operated or the holder of a lease thereon for the period to be covered by the license. If the premises are leased, a copy of the signed lease for the business premises and written consent from the owner to utilize the premises for the described purpose, if the premises are not owned by the applicant. c. The business address where the establishment is to be operated and the residential mailing address of the applicant. d. The name, residence addresses and telephone numbers of the manager or other individual to be principally in charge of the operation of the establishment. e. The following personal information concerning the applicant: 1. Sole proprietor. If the applicant is a sole proprietor, written proof of age, in the form of a driver’s license, state identification card or a picture identification document containing the applicant’s date of birth issued by an agency of a state or the federal government.

2. Other. If the applicant is not a sole proprietor, then the partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other legal entity shall submit a complete list of the entity’s: i. Officers. ii. Directors. iii. Partners, members, or shareholders (natural persons) holding a ten percent or greater ownership interest in such legal entity, or if there is no shareholder (natural person) with at least a ten (10) percent interest, the ten (10) shareholders with the greatest ownership interest. iv. Employee or agent primarily responsible for operation of the massage or spa establishment; and v. Written proof of age, in the form of a driver’s license or a picture identification document containing the applicant’s date of birth issued by an agency of a state or of the federal government for each person listed in subparts i-iv above. f. A statement of whether the applicant or any person listed in response to section 14-410(1) e.2. has been an owner, director, officer, partner, member, or shareholder of an establishment that has, in the previous five (5) years (and at a time during which the person was so related to the establishment): 1. Been declared by a court of law to be a nuisance; or 2. Had its license to operate a massage establishment or spa establishment revoked. g. A statement of whether the applicant or a person listed in response to Section 14-410-30(1)e2. has in the previous twelve (12) months resided with someone who has been an owner, director, officer, partner, member, or shareholder of a massage establishment or spa establishment that has, in the previous five (5) years (and at a time during which the person was so related to the establishment): 1. Been declared by a court of law to be a nuisance; 2. Had its license to operate a massage establishment or a spa establishment revoked. h. A sworn and notarized statement of a registered agent and at least 18 years of age, required to be designated by a licensee to receive any process, notice or demand required or permitted by law or under this

article to be served upon the applicant.

j. A detailed summary or description of the nature and type of services to be provided at the establishment.

l. Release and authorization for the township, its agents and employees to seek information and conduct an investigation into the truth of the statements set forth in the application and the qualifications of the applicant for the license. m. Written declaration by the applicant, given under oath or affirmation, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in and attached to the application is true and correct, said declaration being duly dated and signed.

(2) The application shall be accompanied by the following: a. A tender of the correct license fee as hereinafter provided. b. Proof that an assumed name certificate has been filed with the county clerk; and/or if required, the state if the applicant is to operate the establishment under an assumed name. c. If the applicant is a partnership, limited liability company, corporation or other legal entity required to be chartered under the laws of the state or authorized by the state to do business in the state, such corporation must be chartered under the laws of the state or authorized by to do business in the state and must submit copies of the certificate of organization or incorporation, as applicable, and articles of organization or incorporation, as applicable. d. For every person on the premises who offers, or will offer, services for which a license under MCL 333.17951 et seq. is required, a copy of the state license for each such person as well as a color photograph, no smaller than two (2) inches by two (2) inches, showing the face, neck, and shoulders of each such person; or, if there are none, a statement certifying that no person on the premises offers, or will offer, services for which said person is required to be licensed by the state pursuant to MCL 333.17951 et seq. e. It shall be the responsibility of the holder of the license for the establishment, or the employer of any persons purporting to act as a massage therapist to ensure that each person employed as a massage therapist shall first have obtained a valid license as required by state law. f. Each applicant shall certify that it will make available any person purporting to act as a massage therapist upon the premises for an interview with the township police department at the premises upon reasonable notice. Such person shall be subject to interview by the police department outside of the presence of the establishment owners, their employees or representatives or third persons. g. Each application shall be accompanied by a public liability and property damage insurance policy insuring the establishment and its personnel against any liability arising out of its operation as a massage establishment or the provision of massage services on the premises. Such policy shall provide for proof of professional liability insurance with limits of liability not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence. The insurance policy requirements of this division may be met by submitting proof that the minimum insurance coverage is provided to the applicant as a benefit of membership in a professional massage organization, such as the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCMTMB), the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), or similar entity, and proof that the applicant’s dues for membership in such organization are current and paid through at least an additional 90-day period from the date of application. No person or entity shall maintain, operate, or cause to be operated any massage establishment unless the insurance required by this section is in force at the time of operation.

(3) The information provided by an applicant in connection with an application for a license under this article shall be maintained on a confidential basis, and such information may be disclosed to the public only as required under governing law. Any information protected by the right to privacy as recognized by state or federal law shall be redacted prior to any required disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, 15.231 et seq. or other applicable law.

Sec. 14-411. - Investigation by authorized township official.

Upon receiving a complete application for a massage establishment/spa license, the authorized township officials shall conduct an investigation of the applicant, if an individual; or of the stockholders holding more than ten (10) percent of the stock of the corporation; and of the officers and directors, if the applicant is a corporation, or of the partners, including limited partners, if the applicant is a partnership, or the holder of any lien, of any nature, upon the establishment and/or the equipment used therein or of the manager or other individual principally in charge of the operation of the establishment. This includes criminal background checks.

The authorized township official may, in his or her discretion, require a personal interview of the applicant, and such further information, identification and physical examination of the applicant as shall bear on

the investigation.

Authorized township officials shall investigate the premises where the establishment is to be carried on, for the purposes of assuring that such premises comply with all the sanitation requirements as set forth in these regulations and with the regulations of public health, safety and welfare of the township including but not limited to zoning, building and fire code.

Any licenses required by this article shall be issued and signed by the township clerk upon the investigation and recommendation and approval of the authorized township officials.

Sec. 14-412. - Issuance of massage /spa establishment license.

Authorized township officials shall present their findings to the township clerk for issuance of a massage or spa establishment license within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application unless the clerk finds that: (1) The correct license fee has not been tendered to the township or sufficient funds were not provided.

(2) The operation as proposed by the applicant, if permitted, would not comply with all applicable laws.

(3) The applicant, if an individual, or any of the stockholders holding more than ten (10) percent of the stock of the corporation, or any of the officers or directors, if the applicant is a corporation or any of the partners, including limited partners, if the applicant is a partnership, or the holder of any lien, of any nature, upon the establishment and/or the equipment used therein or the manager or other individual principally in charge of the operation of the establishment has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving a violation of laws relating to specified criminal activity or health codes prior to the date of the application.

(4) The applicant has failed to provide information required by this article or has knowingly made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of fact in the license application or in any document required by the township in conjunction therewith.

(5) The applicant has had an establishment license or similar license revoked or suspended by this township, county or state or any other township or city, county or state or local agency prior to the date of the application.

(6) The applicant, if an individual, or any of the officers or directors, if the applicant is a corporation, or any of the partners, including limited partners if the applicant is a partnership, or the manager or other individual principally in charge of the operation of the establishment, is not over the age of eighteen (18) years.

(7) The applicant is neither the owner of the premises wherein the establishment will be operated, nor the holder of a lease for the period to be covered by the lease.

(8) The township has revoked a massage or spa establishment license at the premises (or from the same owner/lessor) within the previous twelve (12) months.

(9) The applicant and/or application does not meet all other requirements of this article or other ordinances of the township pertaining to business establishments including but not limited to fire, health, building and zoning ordinances.

(10) The applicant or a person listed in response to Section 14410(1) e..2. has been an owner, director, officer, partner, member, or shareholder of a massage establishment or spa establishment that has, in the previous five (5) years (and at a time during which the person was so related to the establishment): a. Been declared by a court of law to be a nuisance; or b. Had its license to operate a massage establishment revoked.

(11) The applicant or a person listed in response to section 14-410(1) e. has within the previous five (5) years been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a specified criminal activity, as defined in this article.

(12) The establishment does not comply with all applicable building, health, and life safety codes, or the building to be occupied does not have a valid, current certificate of compliance.

(13) The applicant or a person listed in response to section 14-410(1) e.2. has in the previous twelve (12) months resided with someone who has been an owner, director, officer, partner, member, or shareholder of a massage/spa establishment that has, in the previous five (5) years (and at a time during which the person was so related to the establishment): a. Been declared by a court of law to be a nuisance; or b. Had its license to operate a massage/spa establishment revoked.

(14) The applicant is a partnership, limited liability company, corporation or other legal entity that is required to be chartered under the laws of the state or authorized by the secretary of state to do business in the state but is not so chartered or authorized.

A license, if issued, shall be issued in the name of the applicant. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the establishment so that it may be read at any time that the establishment is occupied by patrons or is open to the public.

Sec. 14-413. - Fees.

The nonrefundable fee for a license under this article shall be in an amount set by the township board pursuant to a resolution. A nonrefundable fee shall also be required for each application involving extension or expansion of a building for other place of business of the establishment.

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22A Sec. 14-414 - Transfer prohibited.

massage services.

Sec. 14-427. - Revocation.

Establishment licenses are not transferable, separable, or divisible, and

Sec. 14-424. - Sale or transfer of interest in establishment.

Any license issued under this article may be revoked by the township

such authority as a license confers shall be bestowed only on the licensee

Upon the sale or transfer of any interest in an establishment, the license

clerk upon the investigation, recommendation, or approval of the

(c) At hearings before the hearing examiner, all witnesses will be sworn.

named therein.

shall be null and void. A new application shall be made by any person,

authorized township official(s) for a significant violation of this article or

The hearing examiner will hear the testimony of the township clerk or

Sec. 14-415 - License valid for two (2) years.

firm or entity desiring to own or operate the massage/spa establishment.

should the licensee no longer qualify for a license as an original applicant,

authorized township official who may be called. The hearing examiner will

(a) The permit year shall begin on October 1St and shall terminate on the

The provisions of section 14-410 of this article shall apply to any person,

or the licensee’s license has been suspended three (3) times within the

hear the testimony of the persons aggrieved along with any witnesses the

second calendar next following issuance. Each license issued under these

firm or entity applying for a massage/spa establishment license for

ten-year period or has misrepresented or withheld information on the

regulations shall be valid for no more than two (2) years from the date of

premises previously used as such establishment.

original or renewal application. Any establishment license issued under

its issuance as shown thereon.

Any sale or transfer of any interest in an existing establishment or any

this article may be revoked by the township clerk upon the investigation,

(b) Each license granted hereunder shall be conspicuously displayed on

application for an extension or expansion of the building or other place

recommendation, or approval of the authorized township official(s) of

the wall of the lobby of the establishment, said wall being in an area open

of business of the establishment shall require inspection and shall

a significant violation of this article by an agent or employee of the

exhibits he does not consider relevant.

to the public and a photograph of the massage therapist shall be attached

require compliance with this article. A fee in an amount as established

establishment provided such violation occurred on the establishment

(d) The hearing examiner will maintain an accurate record of the

to his or her license on display.

by resolution of the township board shall be payable for each application

premises. Significant violations are deemed to include, but not limited by,

evidence adduced at the hearing.

Sec. 14-416. - Renewal of licenses.

involving extension or expansion of the building or other place of business

violations of the following sections of this article:

(e) Within forty-eight (48) hours of the close of the hearing, the hearing

Any time after the expiration of twenty-three (23) months of the term

of the massage establishment.

The township attorney may appear and represent the interests of the township clerk or authorized township official.

person aggrieved may call. Additionally, the hearing examiner will review all documents and exhibits submitted to him by the parties. The hearing examiner will not be bound by formal rules of evidence and will control the evidence, reserving to himself the power to exclude testimony or

examiner will notify the parties of the hearing examiner’s decision. Within Sec. 14-393

Massage spa establishments – Licenses required

three (3) days of the close of the hearing the hearing examiner shall

Sec. 14-396

Responsibility of employer

prepare a written report which will consist of a finding of facts and the

Sec. 14-397

Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances prohibited

of a license required by this article, the licensee may file with the

Sec. 14-425 - Name of business.

township clerk a written application to renew such license on a form

No person licensed under this article shall operate under any name or

to be furnished by the township clerk. Such application shall contain

conduct his business under any designation not specified in the license.

the information required herein for an original license to the extent that

DIVISION III. - SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, APPEALS AND

such information would not be duplicative and such application shall

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 14-398

Access and inspections

be accompanied by a tender of the correct fee as herein provided. The

copy to the police department and other authorized township officials as

Sec. 14-426. - Suspension.

Sec. 14-405

Clothing of employees and others persons

necessary.

Any license issued under this article may be suspended for a period not

Sec. 14-414

Transfer prohibited

(f) If the township clerk or authorized township official or the person

Sec. 14-417

Obtaining license by fraud

minor violation of this article by the licensee thereof. Minor violations are

Sec. 14-418

Fraudulent use of license

report, file a written objection with the township board. When such an

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly make any false,

deemed to include, but not limited to, violations of the following sections

Sec. 14-419

Counterfeiting, changing, defacing license

objection is filed, the township board will place the matter on the agenda

fraudulent, or untruthful statement, either written or oral, or in any way

of this article:

Sec. 14-420

Patronage of massage business by minors

township clerk shall renew such license unless the authorized township officials find that the requirements of this article for the reissuance of a license are not met.

Sec. 14-417. - Obtaining license by fraud.

to exceed ninety (90) days by the township clerk upon the investigation, recommendation or approval of the authorized township officials for a

knowingly to conceal any material fact, or to give or use any fictitious

final decision made by the hearing examiner. The hearing examiner will file the original report with the township clerk, will keep one (1) copy, will send one (1) copy to the person aggrieved and will send one (1)

aggrieved is dissatisfied with the hearing examiner’s decision, he or she may, within five (5) days from the date the hearing examiner filed the

of the township board for review at the next meeting of the township board which is at least five (5) days after the date of the filing of the

name to secure or aid in securing a license required by this article and

Sec. 14-394

Licenses to be displayed

Sec. 14-421

Unlawful activities

objection. If the objection is filed by the township clerk or authorized

any such license so secured shall be void.

Sec. 14-395

Accommodating two (2) or more patrons

Sec. 14-422

Exposure of genitals, pubic area, etc.

township official(s), notice that the matter is on the agenda will be sent

Sec. 14-418. - Fraudulent use of license.

Sec. 14-399

Closing hours

Sec. 14-423

Advertising

Sec. 14-400

Maintenance of premises; sterilization and cleaning equipment

Sec. 14-424

Sale or transfer on interest in massage business

It shall be unlawful for any person to fraudulently make use of, in any manner to his own or another’s benefit, a massage/spa establishment or massage therapist’s license which has not been duly issued to him or in accordance with the provisions of this article, state laws or other laws and regulations.

Sec. 14-419. - Counterfeiting, changing, defacing license.

It shall be unlawful for any person to counterfeit or forge or to change,

Such revocation shall be effective immediately after written notice

to the applicant by mail. The person aggrieved shall bring to the township board hearing all licenses issued to him pursuant to this article. When the matter comes before the township board, the township board will review the matter, considering such information as is in the hearing examiner’s file and report and will either affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the

Sec. 14-401

Cleanliness of employees

Sec. 14-402

Prohibited Sleeping equipment

of the reason(s) for such revocation and the right to appeal under the

List of employees; employee information

provisions of this article. Such notice may be given by delivering same to

(g) As to an appeal taken to township board by the township clerk or

the establishment, or by depositing the same in the United States mail,

authorized township official, the decision of the township board shall be

postage prepaid, certified, or registered mail, return receipt requested,

final. As to an appeal taken to township board by a licensee, the decision,

Sec. 14-403

thereof is given to the licensee. Such notice shall inform the licensee

hearing examiner.

Sec. 14-404

Keeping of records

Sec. 14-406

Required Establishment Facilities

addressed to the licensee at the address stated on the license application

or decisions of which said licensee objects, said licensee may thereafter

Supervision

and such notice shall be deemed given upon deposit of the notice in the

pursue his remedy by appealing the decision(s) of the township board to

Sec. 14-420 - Patronage of massage business by minors.

Sec. 14-407

No person licensed as a massage therapist shall massage or treat any

Sec. 14-408

Massage establishment as a school of massage

person under the age of eighteen (18) years upon the licensed premises,

Sec. 14-416

Renewal of licenses

Sec. 14-425

Name of business

deface or alter a license required or issued under the provisions of this article or under state law.

except upon written order by a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathic medicine, or physical therapist, such order being dated and in the possession of the massage therapist giving the massage or treatment.

Any establishment license issued under this article may be suspended

If the person under the age of eighteen (18) years is accompanied by a

for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days by the township clerk upon

parent or legal guardian during the massage or treatment, this provision

the investigation, recommendation, or approval of the authorized

shall not apply.

township official(s) for a violation of this article by an agent or employee

Sec. 14-421. - Unlawful activities.

of the massage establishment provided such violation occurred at the

It shall be unlawful for any person to massage any other person, or give

establishment.

or administer any bath or baths, or to give or administer any of the other

Such suspension shall be effective ten (10) days after written notice

things mentioned in this article for illegal purposes, or for monetary

thereof is given to the licensee. Such notice shall inform the licensee

gain or profit have any contact with a person’s breasts, genital area or

of the reason(s) for such suspension, the duration of such suspension,

buttocks in a manner intended to arouse, appeal to or gratify a person’s

the beginning of such suspension, and the right to appeal under the

lust, passions or sexual desire. Any violation of this provision shall be

provisions of this article.

United States Mail as aforesaid.

the county circuit court as permitted by law and court rules.

This section is cumulative of all other rules, regulations, and laws.

Sec. 14-429 PENALTY

An appeal, as provided herein, from any revocation hereunder, shall

Violation of this article or any provision hereunder shall be deemed a

automatically stay such revocation pending such appeal. The police chief,

misdemeanor subject to imprisonment in the County jail for a period

his/her designee or other authorized official shall have the authority to

of up to ninety-three days or subject to fines up to five hundred dollars

take possession of the license wherever it is located and hold the same

($500.00) plus court costs and/or in addition probation and terms and

until the revocation period has expired if:

conditions as authorized by law.

(1) A timely appeal has not been made after the effective date of the

Section 2. Severability

revocation;

If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion

or

of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of

(2) An appeal is made, and the revocation is upheld in whole or in

competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct,

part.

and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity

Sec. 14-428. - Appeals. (a) Any person aggrieved by an action or decision of the township clerk or authorized township official(s) regarding the issuance, suspension or

of remaining portions of the ordinance, it being the intent of the Township that this ordinance shall be fully severable.

Section 3. Repeal

revocation of a license required hereunder may, within thirty (30) days

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are

Such notice may be given by delivering the same to the licensee, by

thereafter, appeal to a hearing examiner appointed by the township board.

hereby repealed.

delivering the same to the establishment, or by depositing the same in the

(a) No massage therapist or student shall massage a patron whose

The appeal of a revocation of a license shall be accompanied by the

Section 4. Effective Date

United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered mail, return

genitals are exposed during the treatment.

posting of a one-thousand-dollar ($1,000.00) cash bond. If the revocation

This ordinance shall become immediately effective upon publication.

receipt requested, addressed to the licensee at the address stated on the

or cancellation is set aside, then the bond is to be refunded in full. If the

(b) No patron receiving a massage shall expose his or her genitals,

license application and such notice shall be deemed given upon deposit

revocation or cancellation is upheld, then the bond is forfeited to the

pubic hair, anus or the areola or nipple of the female breast to another

of the notice in the United States mail as aforesaid.

township as a reasonable estimate of the expenses associated with the

This section is cumulative of all other rules, regulations, and laws.

appeal process.

An appeal, as provided herein, from any suspension hereunder, shall

(b) The appeal to the hearing examiner shall be initiated by filing a

automatically stay such suspension pending such an appeal. The police

written objection with the hearing examiner. The written objection shall

chief, his/her designee or other authorized official shall have the authority

state what the action or decision of the township clerk or authorized

to take possession of the license wherever it is located and hold the same

township official should have been and why. A copy of the document

until the suspension period has expired if:

containing the notice of the action or decision complained of shall be

INTRODUCTION: June 20, 2023

attached to said written objection. Upon receipt of said written objection

FIRST PUBLICATION: June 28, 2023

deemed grounds for the revocation of the license.

Sec. 14-422. - Exposure of genitals, pubic area, etc.

person on the premises of an establishment. This prohibition relating to exposing the areola or nipple of the female breast shall not apply when the massage therapist is certified to provide oncology massage or manual lymphatic drainage massage.

Sec. 14-423. - Advertising.

No massage or spa establishment, massage school or similar business granted a license under this article or under state law shall place, publish or distribute, or cause to be placed, published or distributed, any advertisement, picture or statement which is known or through the exercise of reasonable care should be known to be false, deceptive or misleading in order to induce any person to purchase or utilize any

(1) A timely appeal has not been made after the effective date of the suspension; or, (2) An appeal is made, and the suspension is upheld in whole or in part.

and attachment, the hearing examiner shall set the same down for a hearing to be held within the next fifteen (15) days and advise all parties

CERTIFICATION I STANLEY GROT, Clerk for the Charter Township of Shelby, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, certify that this is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby at its regular meeting on the 18th day of July 2023. _________________________________ Stanley T. Grot, Township Clerk

ADOPTION: July 18, 2023

of the date, time and place of hearing. The person aggrieved shall

SECOND PUBLICATION: July 26, 2023

bring to the hearing all licenses issued to him pursuant to this article.

Published: Shelby-Utica News 07/26/2023

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SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • JULY 26, 2023

BRIEF

Photo provided by Utica Community Schools

UCS graduates, co-owners of Paul Mitchell the Salon locations, do what they love

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Heather Biondo is an Eisenhower High School Class of 2015 graduate and co-owner of Paul Mitchell The Salon in Clinton Township. Hannah

are working in a career that allows us to express our creative skills,” McCarthy stated.

“You can be successful in whatever you do, as long as you remember why you love it in the first place,” Biondo stated.

— Kara Szymanski

candgnews.com

SCHOOL

McCarthy is a member of the Eisenhower High School Class of 2014 and co-owner of Paul Mitchell The Salon in Rochester Hills.

According to a press release from Utica Community Schools, both Biondo and McCarthy look back at their educations in Utica Community Schools as providing foundations for their current careers.

“UCS helped shape my career path by setting a standard of excellence in all that we did as students,” McCarthy said in the press release.

Biondo, who knew since the sixth grade that she wanted to be a hairdresser, took classes in UCS that she thought would help her in the future.

“I took as many art classes as I could through the years, as I was always drawn to the more creative side of education,” Biondo said. “UCS offers a variety of classes to help students find the start to their future career path.”

Both women are grateful to have careers that they love.

“Heather and I took an unconventional route by attending a trade school right after graduating, but we followed our hearts and

SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023, IN THE LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.

The work session was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen (entered the meeting 2:48 p.m. via phone), Vince Viviano (via phone) Also Present: Latin Kitchen, LLC representatives; Rose House Café, Inc representatives; Craig Cowper, Deputy Clerk; Allan McDonald, Financial Management Director; Julie Misich, Planning Director; Matthew Schmidt, Township Assessor; Tim Wood, Building Director; Danielle Allan, DPW; Warren Happell, Fire Department; Tom Champagne, Fire Department; Jeff Chesnutt, Fire Department; Brad Bates, Community Relations Director; Mike Gray, IT; Jason Schmittler, Deputy Police Chief; Brian Henderson, Court Administrator OPEN SESSION Class C Liquor License Request Pre-Qualification / Latin Kitchen, LLC (Requested by Clerk’s Office) Class C Liquor License Request Pre-Qualification / Rose House Café, Inc. (Requested by Clerk’s Office) Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan 2024 (Requested by Planning Department) Investment Policy Review (Requested by Treasurer’s Office) MOTION carried to adopt the Charter Township of Shelby Investment Policy, as presented.

MOTION carried to adjourn at 4:32 p.m.

A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 07/26/2023

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

S.A.D. SL-55-2023 FOX CHASE CREEK STREET LIGHTING

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of a site plan Special Land Use: APPLICANT:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT. ON THE IMPROVEMENT TO BE MADE AND ON A PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. To the Owners and Parties in Interest of the following described lands situated in the Township of Shelby, County of Macomb, State of Michigan; to-wit:

Michelle Tatarly 57081 Stonebriar Drive Washington Twp, MI 48094

PROPOSED USE:

Nursery School

LOCATION:

Deer Creek Plaza 13647 23 Mile Road North of 23 Mile Road, east of Schoenherr Road Site Plan/SLU #23-27

SIDWELL NO(s):

23-07-13-300-041

Lot Nos. 1 through 94 inclusive, Fox Chase Creek Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 104, Pages 33 through 38, Macomb County Records PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Shelby has tentatively declared its intention to construct, improve and/ or maintain the following improvement: STREET LIGHTING Fox Chase Creek Subdivision, lots 1-94 inclusive; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively designated the boundaries of a Special Assessment District against which the cost of said improvement is proposed to be assessed as consisting of all the above-described lands which are to be benefitted by the improvement.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans describing the improvement and the location thereof with the estimate of the cost of the improvement on a fixed basis and on a periodic basis is on file with the Township Clerk for public inspection.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan, will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Shelby Township Municipal Building located at 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-3572 to hear any objections to the Petition, the proposed improvement, and the proposed Special Assessment District. Due to ongoing construction, the meeting may be held at the Shelby Township Library located at 52610 Van Dyke on the same Township campus.

It is hereby contemplated that said Special Assessment District shall be perpetual and an annual hearing will be held for the review and determination of the annual Special Assessment levy, preparation of the Special Assessment roll and the spread of the assessment levy on all property in the proposed Special Assessment District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the aforesaid public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the state tax tribunal. Such appearance and protest by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent may be made by appearance in person at the aforesaid public hearing to protest the special assessment, or by filing his or her appearance and protest by letter on or before the date and time of the aforesaid public hearing. An owner or any person having an interest in the real property located within the proposed Special Assessment District may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment was protested at the public hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll.

STANLEY T. GROT Township Clerk

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The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316; (586-726-7243) for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the site plan Special Land Use. The application for the site plan Special Land Use may be examined at the Planning and Zoning Department in the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above address prior to the hearing. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

This notice is provided pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JEROME MOFFITT, CHAIR RAQUEL MOORE, SECRETARY

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WATCH Motorist pulled over for driving with no front tires

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11 p.m.

July 2, an officer in the area of Mound and West Utica roads observed a vehicle traveling in the roadway without both front tires, causing a great deal of sparks on the roadway. The vehicle was being driven on its two front rims.

The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. After talking to the driver, the officer asked him to take field sobriety tests; he agreed. After completing the tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test, and the results were 0.145% blood alcohol content.

The driver was then placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated and transported to the Police Department.

Physical altercation ends in arrest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of 23 Mile and Mound roads for a domestic violence report at 7:27 a.m. July 2. Upon arrival, officers were met by the caller. She was

observed to have fresh injuries to her face, along with bruising on her neck, police said.

The woman, who stated she is pregnant, stated that she found messages from another woman in her boyfriend’s phone that she confronted him about, according to police. The boyfriend became enraged that she went through his phone and punched her several times in the face, the report said.

The boyfriend also allegedly squeezed her neck with his hands before finally releasing and letting her go.

The boyfriend then attempted to leave the scene but was captured by police a short time later trying to leave the area, according to the report. He was placed under arrest.

Firearms stolen during break-in

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 49000 block of Downing Court, near 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a breaking and entering report at 6:45 a.m. June 30. Upon arrival, officers saw that the back window of the residence was open and its screen was bent. The caller stated that he observed the residence had been broken into when he came to do some work on it during the morning. Several items were missing from the residence, police said, including firearms. An evidence technician

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was called to the scene to gather and collect evidence. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Purse stolen from vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:10 p.m. July 4, officers were dispatched to the 47000 block of Woodall Road, in the general area of Auburn and Ryan roads, for a larceny from auto report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that she had parked her vehicle outside overnight.

She had left her purse inside it, which she then discovered had been stolen overnight.

The center console also had been rummaged through. Police were investigating and attempting to get video footage from local cameras.

Facebook Marketplace sale goes wrong

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to the 56000 block of Pinecone Boulevard, near 26 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue, for a larceny report at 12:06 p.m. July 5. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that she had sold some shoes on Facebook Marketplace. She left the shoes on her porch, and the buyer was supposed to put $95 under her doormat. The shoes were picked up,

but payment wasn’t left under the doormat.

The detective bureau was investigating.

Vehicle stolen overnight, then recovered

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 9:51 a.m. July 8, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Leighton Drive, near Dequindre and Hamlin roads, for a stolen vehicle report. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the caller, who stated that his vehicle that had been parked in the driveway was stolen overnight. Officers observed broken glass on the driveway where the vehicle had been parked.

The vehicle was recovered later that day by the Detroit Police Department. It was parked and unoccupied on Winthrop Street in Detroit. The Detective Bureau was investigating the theft and looking for suspects.

Business owner reports fraud

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A business owner from Shelby Township came into the Police Department to file a larceny complaint at 1:57 p.m. July 7. He stated that when looking at his company’s online banking account, he noticed unauthorized transactions that took place at a local restaurant and a local gas station. The case was turned Continued on page 25A

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Someone steals rent payments from drop box

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:26 p.m. July 7, a business owner came into the Police Department to report that the business had six envelopes stolen from its drop box. The owner stated that he owns a property management company and renters drop their monthly rent payments into the drop box. He said that six tenants stated they put their envelopes into the drop box, but when he opened the box to collect their envelopes, they were missing. The detective bureau was investigating.

Driver found with drugs

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer on patrol made a traffic stop on a vehicle for having a burned-out brake light and an unreadable license plate at 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads at 4:43 a.m. July 8.

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The officer reportedly recovered 8 grams of methamphetamine inside a plastic container on the passenger floorboard.

Additionally, $20,238 was found inside a backpack in the back seat, police said. The man was placed under arrest for possession of methamphetamine and transported to the Shelby Township Police Department for booking and processing.

Business broken into

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:03 a.m. July 12, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of 22 Mile Road for a breaking and entering report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the owners of the business, who stated that when they arrived to work this morning, they discovered that the side door of their building had been pried open overnight. A truck key was stolen from the main office, which the suspects then used to steal the owner’s truck. An evidence technician was called to the scene to take photographs and gather potential evidence. The detective bureau was investigating.

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“We want to grow out our membership of Team23 to 2,300 people this year, and the aim is to raise 2.3 million dollars this year,” Annear said. “I think we’ll achieve both of those things, and we also want to move all of the major initiatives of the foundation forward. As we’re doing that, more people are joining us at Team23 as donors, joining as volunteers, joining as people who work dayto-day in the foundation and helping us all moving forward.”

Originally from Australia, Annear famously ran the Detroit Free Press Marathon in October of last year on one leg and two crutches, finishing the 26.2-mile race and raising more than $100,000 for the Kirk Gibson Foundation.

Annear had his left leg amputated at age 11 because of circulatory problems, and he became an immediate inspiration for Gibson when he met Annear while they were both playing golf.

“My friends that I was playing golf with were very excited about him, and he came over and said hello to us, and I had no idea who he was,” Annear said. “I had to go home and look him up. For you or everybody that knows Kirk, I’ve never had that baseball hero background with him. I’ve always known him as a friend who has Parkinson’s and is spending his life looking after others. That’s the hero I see everyday.”

Annear and Gibson have been a dynamic duo ever since Annear joined the foundation as the managing director in January of 2022, and there’s been one area that the foundation has strongly supported.

With the help of fundraising events and donations, the foundation has made major contributions to various activity-based programs that improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.

Programs include exercise support groups (weekly classes at Corewell Health); respite care programs, which is in partnership with the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation to help caregivers; adaptive yoga programs; and cognitive training programs.

If the stars align, the foundation hopes to develop a medical center where caregivers and people going through Parkinson’s feel at home in a positive environment while also having various programs, and Parkinson’s research organizations can work together.

“It’s more than a dream,” Gibson said.

“We’re working towards it and we’re chipping away at it. We work on it daily, visit-

ing other places that pulled it off on smaller scales. I don’t want it to be like a medical field. I want it to be more like, ‘This is where we try and kick Parky’s ass field.’”

A major win against Parkinson’s disease came earlier this year when the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research announced that it had developed a test that can reveal abnormal alpha-synuclein, which is known as the “Parkinson’s protein,” in brain and body cells.

The breakthrough with the test is the idea that people can be diagnosed much quicker, before showing numerous symptoms such as rigidity of muscles, tremors, speech changes, slowed movement and more.

“They were able to develop a biomarker test for Parkinson’s, which means you can detect it in spinal fluid,” Annear said. “That means that before the symptoms are prevalent, people will be able to find out that they have Parkinson’s through this test. It’s big, big news. We’re still a long way from a cure, but organizations like MJ Fox will find a cure. That will happen, and this is a great step along the way.”

As the foundation continues to mobilize in the fight against Parkinson’s, Gibson said he has been able to improve physically through various exercises that stimulate his nervous system and joints, as exercise is one of the primary ways to maintain one’s quality of life with Parkinson’s. He works in some golf, table tennis and bowling as well.

Most importantly, and Gibson will be the first to say it, a support system is everything for someone going through something like Parkinson’s. Gibson has more than he ever could’ve asked for in that department.

“They’re great,” Gibson said. “Cam donates his time to the foundation and works with the team, and he’s taken on some responsibility there. He helps his old man, and all my boys really do it. My daughter Colleen and my wife, she’s over the top. I’m grateful for that. Look at the Gabe Kapler footage (from their Bally Sports Detroit piece on YouTube), and he talks about watching his dad dissipate; that’s me. That’s what they’re watching. If you look at my tapes from year to year to year, you can see it. It’s not something that’s going to be great for them to deal with, but it’s going to happen, but not if I can help it.”

For more information on the Kirk Gibson Foundation, visit kirkgibsonfoundation. org.

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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SWIMMING ACROSS AMERICA FOR A CURE

Photo provided by Swim Across America - Motor City Mile

DETROIT — At press time, swimmers and volunteers were preparing for the fifth annual Swim Across America-Motor City Mile scheduled for July 7 on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. A 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim and a half-mile swim were scheduled. SAA-Motor City Mile benefits cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where roughly 500 researchers are working to prevent cancer, improve outcomes for patients, and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. One participant, Julie Brabbs — pictured right with her husband, Steve — is the chief administrative officer at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Brabbs also is a cancer patient and currently has raised $14,232 for cancer research, with more donations expected. Brabbs, 56, of Ann Arbor, is currently being treated with Keytruda, which is an immunotherapy cancer treatment that was funded and created in a Swim Across America lab at Johns Hopkins University. For more information about Swim Across America, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

Distracted driving law now in effect

METRO DETROIT — Drivers and law enforcement departments across Michigan are reacting to a new law that went into effect June 30 that prohibits using cellphones and other devices while driving.

According to a press release issued on behalf of Insurance Alliance of Michigan, data from the Michigan State Police showed that in 2021, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 59 of those crashes resulting in a fatality.

The use of a mobile electronic device means using a mobile electronic device to do any task, such as sending or receiving a call; sending, receiving or reading a text message; viewing, recording or Photo by Brendan Losinski transmitting a video; and accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site. An exception is allowed if the driver is contacting emergency services. Michigan is now the 26th state to adopt a hands-free driving law.

According to the release from MDOT, texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of phones “without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians and road workers.”

“Everyone who spends time on our roadways has a story or a negative experience that involves a distracted driver. The latest legislation is another tool to help encourage safer driving habits and ultimately save lives,” Capt. Joshua Jones of the Troy Police Department said in an email. “Our officers have been briefed on the new law and will be out there helping educate the public on its importance. The more buyin we can get from drivers, of all age groups, the safer our roads will become. I like the simple message we put out on our social media: ‘Just Drive.’ Put the phone down, and just drive.”

AUTHORITIES WARN OF DEBT COLLECTION SCAM

METRO DETROIT — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about a new scam in which fraudulent letters are directed to workers and businesses.

The letters attempt to collect an outstanding debt and are part of a scam that fraudulently identifies the sender as the State of Michigan, seeking to unlawfully collect a debt that is owed to the Unemployment Insurance Agency or the Michigan Department of Treasury, which functions as the state’s debt collection agency.

The recipients are threatened with seizure of their bank accounts, wages, business assets, cars, real estate, refunds and cash if past due debts are not paid. The letters use personal information that can be

gleaned from internet records to make their sources sound legitimate and make the threats more likely to result in payment.

Workers and businesses should note that any legitimate letters from the Department of Treasury will be printed on Treasury Department letterhead and will also provide options for paying the debt, as well as outline taxpayer rights. Letters from the UIA will contain information about how to protest and appeal payment determinations. Letters from the treasury or the UIA will always include the names of departmental leadership at the top.

Anyone with questions about their state debts should call the Treasury Collections Service Center at (517) 636-5265. Anyone with a consumer complaint or who believes they have been the victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team by calling (517) 335-7599.

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H E OF T M I R C • K E E F THE W Lululemon reports multiple larcenies

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A Lululemon store that recently opened in The Village at 17101 Kercheval Ave. has been targeted by thieves multiple times this month. Police said that at around 6:30 p.m. July 7, two young men wearing masks are said to have collected “armfuls of clothing” and exited without paying, fleeing northbound on St. Clair Avenue in a red Dodge Avenger.

At around 2:20 p.m. July 6, a woman and two men are said to have worked as a team to steal what police said was a “large amount” of clothing from the store before exiting and fleeing northbound on St. Clair in a black Ford Escape.

At 1:20 p.m. July 6, two young men are said to have collected an estimated $2,400 worth of clothing and left without paying, fleeing the scene in a waiting Jeep, possibly a Cherokee model.

included two Lowrance HDS GPS systems valued at around $1,600 each; a remote control for the autopilot system, valued at around $3,000; a shipto-shore radio, valued at around $400; and a Minn Kota motor remote of unknown value.

The victim indicated he did not know who would have done this. The man had been all over the boat throughout the day and for several hours after the theft and the officer was unable to check for fingerprints. The man was advised to contact the police if he could find any more information.

Woman steals trimmers, plants from Home Depot

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly stole a 6-by-10-foot white enclosed trailer from the driveway of a home in the 1800 block of Prestwick Road July 8. The trailer and its contents — which included three bikes — is valued at more than $100,000. A police report states the trailer was last seen at 10 a.m. July 7. A person who was driving a small black car is believed to have been involved in this incident, police said.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police were called to the Home Depot at 37000 Van Dyke Ave. June 10 after staff detained a woman for retail fraud.

The woman allegedly put a five-pack of Ryobi trimmers in her purse, then put several plants in her cart, then went into the garden center to remove the trimmers from the packaging before putting the merchandise back in her purse. She then allegedly left the business without paying for the merchandise, collectively worth $202.76.

Police searched the woman’s purse and reportedly found white pills inside. They were later deemed to be narcotics. Police arrested the woman for first-degree retail fraud and possession of synthetic narcotics.

Tips stolen from dock box

Vehicles do burnouts in parking lot

Trailer taken

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:21 p.m. on June 18, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day in the 24000 block of Jefferson Avenue.

When an officer arrived at the scene, the victim, an 18-year-old woman who works for a boat club, stated she put $90 worth of tips in the dock box.

Approximately two minutes later, she was helping a customer when she looked over and saw the suspect closing the top of the box.

She looked in the box and the tips were gone.

She stated she asked the man if he took the money and he denied it. She followed him as he walked away, and he got into a black vehicle with tinted windows. She gave the officer the plate number. There were cameras in the area.

Boat electronics stolen

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:29 p.m. on June 19, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day in the 22000 block of Kramer Street.

Upon arrival at the scene, an officer came into contact with the victim, a 53-year-old man, who stated he and his wife were cleaning the boat that morning and around 1 p.m. they left to get lunch.

They returned about 30 minutes later to find the boat’s electronics missing. The missing electronics

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to the Lakeside Mall parking lot, 14600 Lakeside Circle, the night of June 18 upon hearing that the drivers of 15-20 vehicles were loitering and doing burnouts between the former Lord & Taylor store and JCPenney, while the mall was closed. Police then said the vehicles left.

Driver arrested for drinking,child endangerment

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 10:50 p.m. June 16, an officer was on patrol in the area of M-59 and Ryan Road when he initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation. Upon talking to the driver, the officer observed her to be slurring her words and having difficulty speaking. Further, her eyes were red and glossy, and the smell of alcohol was on her.

The officer then had the driver exit her vehicle so she could be placed through field sobriety tests.

After completing the tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test, and the results were 0.108% blood alcohol content. The driver was then placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. Police were requesting additional charges of child endangerment, as the driver reportedly had her young child in the vehicle.

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial looking for volunteers ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is looking for volunteers for a dedication event later this summer.

The organization will hold a dedication ceremony in celebration of completing phase 1 of the memorial at 4 p.m.

Aug. 10 in Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. The group is looking for volunteers to help with the event.

Volunteer efforts will include helping to coordinate volunteers at the event, helping with setup from noon to 3:30 p.m., helping during the ceremony from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., helping during cleanup from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or assisting with tasks the day prior to the event.

For more information, visit michiganww2memorial.org/ dedicationceremonyvolunteer.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, the memorial is looking for volunteers to help Team Depot as it lays sod, spreads mulch and plants bushes at the memorial’s site. Also on the agenda that day is to rebuild the flower box at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.

Volunteers need to be 18 years old. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves, sunscreen and water. Sign up for a time slot at michiganww2memorial.org/ home-depot-grounds-project.

ON THE ROAD ACROSS 1. More down in the dumps 6. Will Ferrell’s 2003 Christmas character 9. Century Gothic, e.g.

13. Twisted cotton thread 14. Greek “t” 15. Biblical mount 16. Dessert sandwiches 17. Barley bristle 18. Pungent edible bulb 19. *Shared ride 21. *Yellow Brick Road traveller 23. Member of the Benevolent Order 24. Sword handle 25. The little one “stops to tie his shoe” 28. AI “fodder” 30. *Gas station option 35. Thailand money 37. Phone cam images 39. Fill with happy spirit 40. Bora ____ 41. Vexed 43. Uncontrolled swerve 44. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s 46. Genesis twin 47. “The Odyssey,” e.g.

48. Hooray!

50. Speaking platform 52. Campfire residue 53. What sailors are to captain 55. Lawyers’ org.

57. *Jack of “On the Road” fame 61. *Refreshment break 65. Live sign for radio, 2 words 66. Shakespearean “fuss” 68. Bar order, with “the” 69. Ownership document 70. Mitt Romney’s title, abbr.

71. Christmas Eve visitor 72. Keats’ works, e.g.

73. *Major road, abbr.

74. *Certain number of cylinders DOWN 1. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g.

2. Turkish money 3. One on drugs 4. Run off to Vegas?

5. Sold on eBay, usually 6. Short for “and elsewhere” 7. Hammurabi’s code, e.g.

8. Plural of fundus

9. Porto____, Italy 10. Got this!

11. Sodium hydroxide 12. Like Tim of “A Christmas Carol” 15. Foray 20. Giraffe’s stripedlegged cousin 22. Like one of the Testaments 24. Fine-toothed metal cutter 25. *Famous road from Beatles crossing 26. Actress Watts 27. Minute parasite 29. *Spare one 31. “If all ____ fails” 32. Sarpa ____, coral reef fish 33. Tiny purses 34. Olden day phlebotomy instrument 36. Waterproof canvas 38. Clothing line 42. UAE’s most populous city 45. Close the fastener, e.g.

49. Epoch 51. Between 90 and 180 degrees 54. E-wallet’s content 56. Very, in music 57. Japanese zither 58. Author Bagnold 59. Goes with interest 60. Great masters’ medium, pl.

61. *Hoofed “express” traveler 62. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” actress Lola ____ 63. Solemn promise 64. Surveyor’s map 67. Morning drops

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