Police say alleged mail thieves took almost $1 million in stolen checks
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 20, officers from the Shelby Township Police Department began receiving reports of mail stolen from local businesses. Some of the mail that was stolen contained checks for large amounts of money.
The case was quickly turned over to the department’s Special Investigation Unit, and it started working with the U.S Postal Inspection Service, which was able to use various surveillance techniques on multiple mailboxes that had been previously compromised.
Law enforcement was able to obtain a description of the vehicle that had been stealing mail and the suspects, and SIU and postal inspectors set up surveillance in the area. While doing surveillance, they reportedly saw the suspects arrive in a different vehicle. The detectives reportedly saw them exit the new vehicle and start taking the out-
See THIEVES on page 7A
UCS VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER WINS STATEWIDE RECOGNITION
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The director of vocal music for Eisenhower High School and Malow Junior High School, Julia Holt, was nominated for a statewide award by former students turned music teachers, and she won.
Holt was selected as the 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association.
The announcement was made at the Michigan Music Conference, which was held Jan. 23-25 in Grand Rapids.
Robert Monroe, Utica Community Schools superintendent, said Holt fosters a collaborative and inspiring
See HOLT on page 14A
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Julia Holt’s show choir class at Eisenhower High School celebrates her being named the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Teacher of the Year for 2025.
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Police arrest 3 women for large retail theft in Michigan, Ohio
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 10, the Shelby Township Police Department responded to Ulta Beauty at 7728 26 Mile Road for a retail fraud report. The manager advised the police officer that three women entered the business and left the store with $6,000 worth of inventory that they had not paid for.
The Shelby Township Police Department Special Investigation Unit was assigned to the case. Detectives started to check Flock cameras and were able to locate a possible vehicle involved. The Flock cameras showed the same vehicle had been seen in other jurisdictions near Ulta Beauty stores, according to Shelby Township police.
The possible suspect vehicle was spotted near Toledo, Ohio. Detectives from Shelby Township reached out to law enforcement in Ohio and provided them with a description of the vehicle and suspects. Law enforcement officers from Ohio, with help from Shelby Township police detectives, were able to locate and detain the three suspects.
The officers in Ohio reportedly were able to locate more stolen merchandise in the vehicle. The three suspects were identified as Nayely De Los Santos-Arana, 20, out of New Jersey; Brenda Ampudia-Tocto, 28, out of New York; and Evelyn Romero-Berrospi, 39, out of New Jersey.
Further investigation by detectives from Shelby Township showed that the women allegedly were also responsible
TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT: John Kryta and Austin Kryta will show their race car and Trans Am.
ABOVE RIGHT: Kevin Dombrowski, of Shelby Township, will show his white 1960 Imperial Custom Southampton at Autorama.
RIGHT: Al Bergler will show his 1934 Ford.
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SHELBY RESIDENTS TO ROCK THE DETROIT AUTORAMA ONCE AGAIN
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP/DETROIT — The Detroit Autorama will be returning once again to Huntington Place next week with many Shelby Township residents showcasing their hot rods.
Detroit Autorama will be celebrating its 72nd anniversary. The event will take place from noon to 10 p.m, Friday, February 28; from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2.
Kevin Dombrowski is a resident who will be showcasing his 1960 Imperial Custom Southampton.
“In the late ’50s and early ’60s, the luxury car manufactures were outdoing each other to showcase what they
were capable of and had lots of influence with space travel, rocket ships and many other futuristic styling cues. General Motors’ flagship was Cadillac, and these features can be seen in their cars from that same era. At Chrysler Corp., the flagship was the Imperial line. It was advertised as ‘America’s most carefully built car’ and the top luxury brand offered by Chrysler,” he said.
He said his car is powered by a 413 cubic-inch (6.8L) V-8 engine offering 350 horsepower and 470 footpounds of torque.
“This Imperial is loaded with advanced features for its time, including power windows, power seats, power steering, power brakes, and rear-window defogger,” he said.
See AUTORAMA on page 8A
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NEWS & NOTES
19, 2025
WOZNIAK COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — State Rep. Doug Wozniak, R-Shelby Township, was appointed by Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, to serve as chairman of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, vice chair of Families and Veterans Committee, and as a member of the Judiciary and Regulatory Reform committees.
Wozniak, a small-business owner and practicing attorney at his own law firm, said in a press release that he will use his knowledge of Michigan legal matters to deliver results for the public.
Wozniak was elected to serve in the House in November 2018. He was reelected in November 2024 to represent the 59th House District after serving in the state Senate. His district includes portions of Macomb and Shelby townships in Macomb County.
LOCAL PANEL WILL DISCUSS MACOMB’S ECONOMIC FORECAST
WARREN — The 2025 Macomb Economic Forecast will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the South Campus of Macomb Community College, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road. The event will be in room 301 of the K Building.
Thomas Alongi, a partner with the UHY; Vicky Rowinski, director of Macomb County’s Department of Planning & Economic Development; and Brian Parthum, an economist with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, pictured, are among the panelists. Also scheduled to speak is Quentin L. Messer, Jr., of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Strategic Fund.
The cost to attend is $45 for Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce members and $55 for nonmembers. Email events@erchamber.com or call (586) 776-5520 to attend.
STUDY AFFIRMS IMPORTANCE OF SAFE SNOW SHOVELING
METRO DETROIT — Shoveling snow for just 10 minutes involves lifting and throwing nearly 1 ton of frozen precipitation, according to a new study from Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital.
Led by Barry Franklin, Ph.D., director emeritus of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Preventive Cardiology, the review examined the physiological demands of snow shoveling and how it contributes to a higher incidence of heart attack and sudden cardiac death following major snowfalls. It was published in the March 2025 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
To more safely remove snow, people who are habitually sedentary should avoid manually moving snow. It’s better to use a snow blower than a shovel whenever possible. Also, people shoveling snow should push it rather than lift and throw it.
Researches said people should take frequent short breaks, wear a scarf to warm the air while breathing it in; avoid heavy meals, alcohol and tobacco before and after shoveling; dress in several layers and remove layers if you get too hot; wear a hat; and stop shoveling if one experiences chest discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness or nausea.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
• Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 24.
• Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. March 4.
• Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m. March 6.
UTICA MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Municipal Building Authority, 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. March 5.
Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S.
presents a Commissioner’s Academy certificate of completion to Brandon Chumbler, a new PublicWorks employee who is a station operator at the Chapaton Pump Station.
Macomb County announces Public Works commissioner’s academy
MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Commissioner’s Citizens Academy is a free online public course that addresses stormwater management, water quality, infrastructure and more. It involves 10 videos on the Public Works Office’s responsibilities, operations and goals. Participants go at their own pace with no deadlines. A few yes or no questions follow the videos, and participants can complete an assessment of what they learned and submit it for a certificate of successful participation in the academy. Find the academy at macombgov.org/departments/public-works.
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WARREN — The Great Lakes Comic-Con is coming to the Macomb Community College Expo Center from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 21; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 22; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23. The Expo Center is located at South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road. The event is designed for comic lovers, toy collectors, and cosplay enthusiasts. There will be gaming, attractions and guest appearances from Sam J. Jones, known as Flash Gordon, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman. For ticket information and a list of events, visit greatlakescomicconvention.com.
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Shelby police to purchase more Flock license plate readers
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department will now have even more help to solve crimes throughout the township.
The department requested at the Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 4 the approval to purchase 20 license plate readers from Flock Group Inc. at a cost of $60,000. The board unanimously approved the purchase.
These additional readers will be placed throughout the township in strategic areas. The Flock Safety camera is a stationary investigative license plate reader tool that allows officers to access a database to locate wanted vehicles and provide leads to solve crimes.
The township already has Flock cam-
eras, and the tool has already been used by the department in investigations. The purchase approved Feb. 4 is an addition to the department’s current contract with Flock. This contract will be updated with an annual increase of $60,000.
Deputy Police Chief Jason Schmittler said the department already had 30 devices installed throughout the township.
“The additional 20 cameras would give us the proper coverage for the entire township,” Schmittler said.
“Officers receive alerts for wanted vehicles and persons associated with the vehicle. It’s been an incredible tool to solve (crimes), a real game changer. Our officers use the automated license plate readers daily on the street and in the office to solve crime. I wish we had Flock years ago when I worked cases,” he said.
Police also mentioned the readers possi-
bly being put at parks in the future. Schmittler said this will be a separate project.
With regard to the park, Lt. Brandon Dowty explained how the Flock Safety license plate readers/cameras could be utilized in the parks.
“They can be directly wired or use solar power. During the winter months, the solar power may not be as reliable. Flock license plate readers/cameras located in the parks would speak to the overall Flock Safety system used by the township and other communities using the system as well. As an investigative tool, there is value to having the Flock Safety system,” he said.
Dowty talked about the cost involved with direct wiring of the Flock license plate readers/cameras in the parks. Mounting poles, concrete bases and electrical wiring would be needed. Flock would need to check out the lines-of-sight to make sure a
tree is not blocking the view. There might be a possibility of using DTE’s poles.
He said in some areas, such as Holland Ponds Park, only solar power can be used and that would be limited due to the canopy of trees.
Discussion on the topic followed between the Board of Trustees and Dowty. Dowty said a bit more work needs to be done on the project due to costs and pre-bidding before submitting it to a board meeting agenda for approval at a board meeting.
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going mail from mailboxes. The suspects then left the area with SIU following them.
According to Shelby Township police, the SIU coordinated a takedown of the suspects in the vehicle, and Darryl Roberts, 33, and Brad Stewart, 27, both of Detroit, were taken into custody.
Detectives were able to look inside the vehicle and found large amounts of stolen mail, according to Shelby Township police.
The investigation, which used Flock cameras, determined that Roberts and Stewart allegedly traveled to 27 different cities and townships throughout six counties in Michigan, Shelby Township police said, and that they allegedly stole almost $1 million in checks.
Sgt. Kevin Bailey, of the Community Service Unit of the Shelby Township Police Department, said it sounds like the mailboxes did not lock and the suspects were able to just pull them open.
“The investigators were told that the suspects were selling the checks. Probably to someone that has the knowledge to ‘wash’ the checks. We are not sure how much money they got for each check,” he said.
He said the best way to prevent this is to go right to the post office and drop off the mail.
“Great job by our (detectives) and all of their hard work to go into solving this
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case. I also want to thank the United (States) postal inspectors for their help on this case. It was great to see the postal inspectors and our detective bureau work together so well to help solve this case,” he said.
On Feb. 4, Darryl Roberts and Brad Stewart were arraigned at the 41-A District Court in front of Magistrate James VerPloeg for conducting a criminal enterprise. Roberts and Stewart were given a $250,000 bond, cash or surety, and are required to wear a GPS tether if bond is posted.
Shelby Township Chief of Police Robert J. Shelide said he wanted to recognize the work of officers and detectives.
“Their dedication helped put these thieves behind bars. I couldn’t be more pleased with their diligence and commitment to this case. I also want to sincerely thank the United States Postal Inspection Service for their incredible support and assistance. As for the criminals, we will pursue you and we will apprehend you. Our message is clear; if you break the law, you will be held accountable. With the support of our officers and community we will continue to keep our streets safe,” he said.
Roberts’ attorney is Saleema B. Goodman-Sheikh.
“We have no comment at this time as there is a tremendous amount of discovery and documentation to go through with the client,” Shea Slanec, paralegal with Goodman Sheikh PC, said.
Brad Stewart’s attorney, Joshua Duane Jones, did not respond to a request for comment before press time.
TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW (BOR)
The Shelby Township March Board of Review will meet in the Township Municipal Offces located at 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-3572, on the following days:
BOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (NO APPEALS WILL BE HEARD)
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
BOR APPEAL HEARINGS (MADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Monday March 10, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The purpose of the Board of Review is to review the Shelby Township assessment rolls. Matters relating to the assessment of ALL properties may be brought before the BOR. For BOR appointments contact the Shelby Township Assessing Offce at (586) 731-5910 starting on February 18, 2025 until 5:00 pm on Tuesday March 11, 2025. BOR letter appeals can be mailed directly to the Shelby Township Assessing Offce at 52700 Van Dyke Avenue Shelby Township, MI 48316-3572. BOR letter appeals will be accepted if received by 4:00 pm on Wednesday March 12, 2025.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING
The Charter Township of Shelby ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS meeting will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Shelby Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting February 6, 2025 APPLICATIONS:
1. ZBA #24-083 DONALD SPARKS III; 46710 Ryan Road, Parcel No. 23-07-32-102-018, located south of Auburn Road, east of Ryan Road. Requesting two variances to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.137, Section No. 3.4.D to permit a landlocked parcel and Section No. 5.2.A.6 to permit an accessory building to exist without a main building; RE-REVIEW
2. ZBA #25-006 ZVONKO TEVDOVSKI (Atko Holdings, LLC); 49521/49535 Hayes Road, Parcel No. 23-07-24-400-007, located north of 22 Mile Road, on the west side of Hayes Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.137, Section 5.24.B.2.k to permit window coverings to exceed 50 percent of the total window area of a single building.
3. ZBA #25-007 ROBERT CROCKETT; 52491 Wickersham Drive, Parcel No. 23-07-13-203-016, located south of 24 Mile Road, west of Hayes Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.137, Section 3.38.F to permit a generator to encroach into the side yard setback (5 feet required, 4 feet proposed).
4. ZBA #25-008 PASHKO SINISHTAJ; 46815 Woodall Road, Parcel No. 23-07-32-201-007, located south of Auburn Road, east of Ryan Road. Requesting two variances to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.137, Section 3.8.D to permit reduced lot frontage (100 required, 83.5 feet & 87 feet proposed) and Section 5.2.A.6 to permit an accessory building to remain without a main building.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
All interested persons may attend and be heard on any item on the agenda. The Zoning Ordinance and a copy of the application may be examined at the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or you may call (586) 726-7243. RUSS RICE, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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Autorama
His Imperial is painted in Alaskan white with blue interior and Solex blue tinted glass.
He said in 1960 only 1,498 Custom Southamptons were produced as two doors, making this a rare car with not many examples left.
“This car was originally purchased in Rutherford, New Jersey, and spent the first 19 years there until it was bought by a collector in New York, where it stayed until it found its way back to the Detroit area in September 2021,” he said.
He said he was able to obtain it in December of 2022 when he convinced the owner to sell it to him.
He said he also has a few other classic cars.
“I have a 1965 Buick Riviera, a 1947 Ford, but my collection wasn’t complete because my favorite era of cars is the big fin and chrome grilles of the ’50s and early ’60s. When this car hit the market, I couldn’t pass it up and brought it home right before a snowstorm. My wife and I had to rearrange the garage to allow this 18 1/2-foot-long vehicle to fit. Now we enjoy it and have driven it to the Gilmore Car Museum on the west side of Michigan and taken it all the way up to Cheboygan and followed the coast of Lake Huron all the way back to Shelby Township,” he said.
He said it was featured in the EyesOn Design car show in June of 2023.
“We even included it in the wedding pictures of our daughter, Paige, who was married in October of last year,” he said.
Al Bergler is another one who will be
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.
The Invocation was led by Pastor Nate Kingsbury from Stoney Church - Washington, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lucia Di Cicco, Lisa Casali, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney
PUBLIC HEARING
2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
MOTION carried to open the Public Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant.
Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Di Cicco, Carabelli, Casali, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays – none MOTION carried to close the Public Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant. Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays – none APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes: Board Meeting -- December 3, 2024; Work Session -- December 17, 2024 (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To approve the minutes, as presented.
B. Investment Policy Statement (Requested by Human Resources)
To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida, Director of Financial Management Allan McDonald, and Treasurer James Carabelli and adopt the revised Investment Policy Statement for the Defned Contribution 401(a) Pension plans and the Deferred Compensation 457B plan, as presented.
C. Poverty Exemption Guidelines (2025) (Requested by Assessing Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matthew Schmidt and adopt the guidelines for all 2025 applications for Real Property Poverty Exemptions, as presented.
D. Fire Engine Repairs - Engine 1 (Requested by Fire Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the repair cost for Shelby Fire Engine 1 on invoice #66157 from Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service in Romeo, MI for $15,445.18. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-336-931-000.
E. Fire Truck Repairs - T-1 (#46) (Requested by Fire Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the repair cost for Truck 1 on invoice # 044S113219 from Michigan Kenworth in Clinton Township, MI for $10,569.21. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-336-931-000.
F. Resolution Regarding Change in Management and Ownership (Michigan by the Bottle) (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To approve the Resolution Authorizing the Change in Management and Ownership for the wine tasting entity located at 45645 Hayes Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315.
G. Expansion of Wineries - Michigan by the Bottle LLC (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To approve the Resolution Regarding Expansion of Wineries at Wine Tasting Facility Located at 45645 Road Shelby Township, MI 48315, to expand the number of wineries authorized at the wine tasting entity as listed in resolution.
H. Request for Appointing Authority for Disciplinary Action in the Police Department (Requested by Human Resources)
To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and grant Appointing Authority to the Chief of Police for a 30-day period commencing on January 22, 2025, solely for the purpose of addressing the continued employment of a probationary 911 dispatcher employed by the Police Department.
I. Appointments to Solid Waste and Recycling Committee (Requested by Supervisor’s Offce)
To appoint Cynthia Yosin and Marietta Crabtree to serve as members of the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee for two-year terms expiring on January 20, 2027.
J. Credit Card Purchases in the Amount of $38,981.19 (Requested by Treasurer’s Offce)
To approve the Credit Card Purchases in the amount of $38,981.19, as presented.
K. Bill Run in the Amount of $2,944,216.28. (Requested by Financial Management)
To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $2,944,216.28, as presented.
MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays – none
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION carried to approve the agenda, as presented.
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Site Plan/SLU #24-36 Ron & Caryn Krakowski - Group Child Care Home (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Special Land Use #24-36 Ron and Caryn Krakowski; 2963 Kingsview Lane, Parcel No. 23-07-07-406-012, located south of 25 Mile Road, east of Dequindre Road; Proposed Group Child Care Home. The applicant has met the standards in Section 6.5, Special Land Use Standards and Section 4.6, Group Child Care Homes in the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis Nays – none
2. Site Plan/Final PUD #24-37 Ward Bell (Beztak) for the Shops at Nottinghill Village PUD (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
showing his 1934 Ford built to resemble an early Bonneville. It’s a salt flat race car with a 283 Corvette motor, five-speed transmission, quick change rear end. It has an extreme chopped top and it took three years to build it. Bergler was the very first winner of the Ridler Award at Autorama when it was introduced in 1964 for his Slingshot Dragster
John Kryta and his son will be showcasing their cars, a black 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, a yellow Oldsmobile 442 w-43 hemi and an orange and blue 2024 Chevrolet Chevelle.
“This year we will have the car that won the (International Show Car Association) championship, and it’s been shown at five events throughout the country and won best restored at every one of those events. We are also displaying a brand-new Trans Am concept car along with a 1978 version
of the same car so people can compare the new to the old,” he said.
He said that he and his brother have been coming to Autorama for 25 years.
“We’ve had cars and displays of all different types in that time frame. We will be receiving the lifetime achievement award this year, Circle of Champions, for all the cars we have put in the show past and present,” he said.
He said they will also have Austin Kryta, who is his son, showcasing his car. He is 16 years old and he drives a full-size race car.
“He has been racing since he’s been 8 years old, and now he races with the adults. He’s the youngest driver everywhere we go, and this is his personal car,” he said.
For more information, go to autorama. com/attend/detroit.
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MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation from the Planning Commission and approve Site Plan/Final PUD #24-37 Ward Bell (Beztak) for The Shops at Nottinghill Village PUD Medical Offce Building; 53153 Hayes Road, Parcel No. 23-07-12-400-046, located north of 24 Mile Road, on the west side of Hayes Road. The approval is based on the following:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the original PUD plan approved in 2004.
2. Adequate access is provided to the site from 24 Mile Road and Hayes Road and the other components of this development.
3. The proposed development will complete the Nottinghill Village Planned Unit Development that was originally approved in 2004.
Roll Call: Ayes – Di Cicco, Carabelli, Casali, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays – none
3. Introduction for Rezoning Petition #24-41 Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
MOTION carried to approve and introduce Rezoning Application #24-41 proposing amendments to Section 1., Article 4, Section 4.44 Passenger Car Rental and Leasing and Used Vehicle Display Lots and Section 1, Article 4, Section 4.66, Medical Marihuana Uses based on the following:
1. The proposed amendments are part of an on-going effort by the Township to update zoning standards to refect current development practices.
2. The proposed amendments will improve the clarity and understanding of the ordinance.
3. The proposed amendments are intended to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the community, the quality of life and the stability of property values including but not limited to the value of residential, commercial, and industrial districts.
Roll Call: Ayes – Vermeulen, Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano, Carabelli Nays – none
DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE
4. RBP Kayak Launch Phase 2 - Design, Permitting & Construction Phase Services (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation, & Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and approve a total, not to exceed $19,500.00, to Nowak & Fraus Engineers to oversee the Design, Permitting, and Construction Services for Phase II of the Universally Accessible Boat/ Kayak Launch and Fishing Dock at River Bends Park.
5. Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Progress Report (Requested by Fire Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Werner, Building Director Tim Wood, and Fire Chief Frank Pierce to acknowledge and receive the Shelby Township Hazard Mitigation Plan - Annual Progress Report for 2024.
6. Batnaya Aid Society Non-Proft Organization Requests Charitable Gaming License (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
MOTION carried to concur with the Township Clerk and approve the request from Batnaya Aid Society Non-Proft Organization of Shelby Township, County of Macomb, asking that they be recognized as a nonproft organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining charitable gaming licenses.
Roll Call: Ayes – Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Grot Nays – none
7. Ordinance 301 Electronic Bike Ordinance (Requested by Board of Trustees)
MOTION carried to adopt and publish for the second time Ordinance 301, an ordinance to amend Chapter 50 of Code of Ordinances to regulate the operation of class 1 and 2 electric bicycles upon non-road paths or trails within the township and prohibit the use of class 3 electric bicycles upon trails within the township, and provide for penalties, repealer, and severability.
Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli Nays – none
8. Ordinance 302 Hunting and Firearm Amendment (Requested by Code Enforcement)
MOTION carried to adopt and publish for the second time Ordinance 302, an ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article VI offenses against public safety regarding hunting and frearm use in the township, prohibiting the discharge of frearms and limiting hunting with only archery equipment on private parcels of land not less than three acres, for repealer, severability, penalties, and effective date.
Roll Call: Ayes – Vermeulen, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali Nays – none
9. Ordinance 303 for Legal Re-Establishment of the Shelby Township Library (Requested by Library)
MOTION carried to concur with Library Director Katie Ester to introduce and publish for the frst time Ordinance 303 to re-establish the Shelby Township Library pursuant to MCL 42.13A.
Roll Call: Ayes – Viviano, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen Nays – none
10. Appointment of Library Advisory Commissioners (Requested by Library)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Library Director Katie Ester and appoint to the Shelby Township Library Advisory Commission, as proposed in accordance with the legal re-establishment of the Shelby Township Library, all current Library Advisory Commission members (Marie Nickson, Thomas Hetes, Jennifer Simko, Wauketa Thelen, Robert Long and Douglas Procunier) and include a new appointment, Kimberly Roberts, with the following terms:
• Marie Nickson and Thomas Hetes - terms commencing on the effective date of this Ordinance and expiring on December 31, 2025.
• Jennifer Simko and Wauketa Thelen - terms commencing on the effective date of this Ordinance and expiring on December 31, 2026.
• Robert Long, Douglas Procunier, and Kimberly Roberts - terms commencing on the effective date of this Ordinance and expiring on December 31, 2027.
MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:26 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 02/19/2025
Theft
for retail fraud from Ulta on Hall Road in Shelby Township, Ulta in Troy, Ulta in Lapeer and Ulta in Toledo, Ohio. Detectives reportedly were still working to see if other Ulta Beauty stores might have been involved. All three suspects were extradited back to Michigan and charged.
Ulta Beauty reported that the three women are responsible for more than $250,000 of stolen merchandise, according to Shelby Township police.
On Jan. 30, De Los Santos-Arana, Ampudia-Tocto and Romero-Berrospi were arraigned at 41-A District Court in front of Magistrate James VerPloeg for first-degree retail fraud and organized retail crime.
De Los Santos-Arana and Romero-Berrospi were each given the bond of $25,000 cash or surety. Ampudia-Tocto’s band was set at $2,000 cash or surety, 10%
The three suspects were transported and lodged at the Macomb County Jail.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement was contacted and a detainer was placed on all three women. De Los SantosArana has a second hold for a warrant from the Warren Police Department for felony shoplifting. Additionally, Ampudia-Tocto has four detainers from Virginia, Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida for extradition to face organized retail theft charges in those states, according to Macomb County Jail records. Romero-Berrospi additionally has a hold from the 37th District Court in Warren for a first-degree retail fraud warrant, and a mental health hold, according to Macomb County Jail records.
All three women are due back in 41-A District Court for a probable cause conference on March 6.
Shelby Township Police Sgt. Kevin Bailey complimented the work of the detectives in piecing the case together.
“With the help of Flock, they were able to locate the vehicle in question and get the three females into custody in Ohio,” he said.
Shelby Township Police Chief Robert J. Shelide said he couldn’t be prouder of the detectives.
“Every day our detectives serve with integrity and dedication to fight crime. Their hard work does not go unnoticed. Our department is committed to cracking down on crime and holding these offenders liable. Let this be a reminder to criminals, if you think about committing a crime in our community, you will face the consequences,” he said.
The attorneys for the three women — Lawrence A Williams, Jaxon Randell Goodman and Deborah M. Weihermuller — could not be reached for comment before press time.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
10A/ SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • FEBRUARY 19, 2025
FEB. 21
Charity Vegas Night: Presented by Shelby Township Lions Club, includes roulette, craps, blackjack, 3-card poker, Texas hold ’em, money wheel, horse bet table and 50-plus slots, also timed raffle prizes, open bar and hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment, doors at 6:30 p.m. and final bets at 10:30 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylionsclub.org
FEB. 28
Widowed Friends meetup: Cards, games and fellowship, dinner optional, noon-3 p.m., St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936, widowedfriends. com
FEB. 28-MARCH 2
Detroit Autorama: 72nd annual event includes more than 800 customs, trucks and motorcycles, Megamorph Transforming Robot Car, Barbie Pink Cadillac Convertible, appearances by Danny Koker and Kevin Mack from “Counting Cars,” Miss Autorama Pinup Girl contest, and more, noon-10 p.m. Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. March 1 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 2, Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit, autorama. com, read about local gearheads at candgnews.com/ news/auto
MARCH 8
‘Butterfly Gardens and Prairie Restoration’: Program presented by expert John Blair and hosted by Southern Michigan Daylily Society, 10 a.m., BurgessShadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but registration required, marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, (586) 612-1848, midaylilysociety.com
MARCH 9
‘Electric Vehicles – Why-Why Not?’: Learn about history and how market of EVs may develop, presentation part of Historical Speaker Series, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
Michigan Psychic Fair: Readings, guidance, energy healings, connections with deceased and more, noon6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 45555 Utica Park Blvd. in Utica, mipsychicfair.com/events
MARCH 13
‘New Flowers for 2025’: Presentation by Telly’s Greenhouse Owner George Papadelis, hosted by Shelby Gardeners Club, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
MARCH 15
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Lucky Leprechaun Race: Costume contest at 10:15 a.m., 5K and 1-mile runs/walks at 10:30 a.m., and awards at 11:15 a.m., starts at Shamrock Irish Pub (7715 Auburn Road in Utica) and ends at Host Utica (7759 Auburn Road), luckyleprechaunrace.com, (586) 344-7977
MARCH 16
‘Albert Kahn and Packard’: Learn about sales and service buildings from early 1900s designed by famed architect, presentation and Q&A part of Historical Speaker Series, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
ONGOING
Fish fries: Also shrimp, pierogi and mac-and-cheese dinners, 4-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, drive-thru, carryout and dine in, (586) 254-4433
Ice skating: Open skating Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and drop-in hockey Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Mae Stecker Park, 8600 24 Mile Road in Shelby Township, (586) 731-0300
Feeding Time: Learn about and see what animals eat, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nature Center at Stony Creek
Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/events
‘Sky & Space’: Features works by Shelby Township Fine Art Society and other local groups, exhibit on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. until Feb. 22, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter. org
Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets 6:30-9 p.m. March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 11, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 243-2056
Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Monthly book clubs: Evening Book Club (meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday), Mystery Book Club (10:30 a.m. every second Saturday) and Afternoon Book Club (1 p.m. every third Thursday), Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., also Not Your Parents’ Book Club (7 p.m. every last Tuesday), 22nd Street Steakhouse, 48900 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/government/departments/library
• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Local women in business offer insight into success and struggles
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
According to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy citing business ownership statistics for 2024, more than 12 million small businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, with a total of $2.1 trillion in sales.
The metro Detroit area is home to a wide variety of women-owned businesses offering a diverse array of merchandise and services.
At the request of C & G Newspapers, a group of owners recently reflected on their achievements and stresses and also provided insight for other potential entrepreneurs.
Follow the dream
Terri Cooper owns the Village Boutique at 6457 Inkster Road, which was recently moved from its previous location in Franklin to Bloomfield Hills. Cooper took over ownership of the business in June 2015
“I walked into a little shop in Franklin to return something my sister had bought me, and I looked around and I thought, ‘Oh, I’d love to have this,’ and I somehow got around to asking the nice ladies who owned it if they were interested in selling and they were eventually,” Cooper said.
The boutique sells different contemporary fashions, accessories and gifts for shoppers of all ages.
“When we first got it, it was in Franklin,” Cooper said. “It was maybe geared toward a slightly older crowd, much more conservative crowd, and we slowly started changing things so that it could appeal to a broader mass of people.”
“We switched it all around. It’s nothing
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“I think it’s very important to have that work/family life balance but at the same time I would tell all women entrepreneurs to just don’t give
up,” said Shivani Sharma, owner of Right Food Choice in Troy. “Start wherever you can and if it requires you to work only part time, don’t give up hope, don’t give up on your dreams.”
like when the ladies had it, and they’ve been in support of our changes, too,” she added.
Lissa Pietrykowski owns Peak Physique Fitness Training at 1071 E. Long Lake Road in Troy with her husband Nick. They currently have around 140 clients.
“My husband bought Peak Physique Fitness in 2008 and then I came on board in 2014, and in June of this year I started kind of a sister business called Peak Women,” Pietrykowski said. “We’re a personal training studio only.”
The studios provide a wide range of personal training services online and in their studio space that can be open for one-on-one and shared training sessions. This includes prenatal and postpartum training, sport-spe-
cific training, corporate training, and senior training among other services with personal trainers.
“I think that women suffer from mental health (issues) as men do. However, I think sometimes women are a little bit more intimidated to go to a gym, and exercise is good for mental health in so many different ways,” Pietrykowski said. “Just getting out of the house, releasing endorphins or just accomplishing something, all those different things. But sometimes I think that when you’re in that state or even for other reasons, you just feel intimidated going to the gym.”
“Our gym is very welcoming and loving. If you were there, you would never feel (intimidated) that way. However, just getting
some people to walk through the door is the first step. So I wanted to open up an opportunity for people to benefit from exercise that wouldn’t normally do something like that,” Pietrykowski added.
On top of being a nutritionist, a registered dietitian and certified Lifestyle Eating and Performance therapist, Shivani Sharma is the owner of Right Food Choice at 1380 Coolidge Hwy. in Troy.
Right Food Choice provides patients with one-on-one nutrition consultation, group coaching and nutrition-related courses.
“I had been practicing dietetics for over two decades now,” Sharma said. “I studied here in Wayne State and then I moved to Texas for some time and that’s where I started the company Right Food Choice.”
“Right Food Choice is nutrition and wellness consulting for kids and adults where we provide nutritional counseling or medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, high cholesterol,” Sharma said. “So we serve wherever the nutritional need is, and we are a team of three dietitians right now.”
Weight management, gut health treatment, food allergies and gluten free options, metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, nutritional options for female-related health concerns, and meal and diet plans are among the services offered.
“We have a weight loss program running right now which is a 12-week transformation program,” Sharma said.
She said the program focuses on “improving gut health, reducing inflammation and feeding your gut microbiome good bacteria really while balancing your blood sugar, balancing your hormones, focusing on how
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HardWorx All Women’s Gym: Where Strong Women Thrive
HardWorx All Women’s Gym is not just another tness center; it’s a place where personal training meets sisterhood—and women inspire each other, celebrate victories and grow stronger together. This 24/7 private training facility is ideal for women looking to transform their physical health in a supportive setting.
With over a decade of experience, personal trainer Samantha Belisle has been instrumental in shaping the gym’s approach to tness.
“I had so many plans about what I could do with my own facility, and this was the opportunity I’d been looking for,” she said.
The gym caters to women of all ages and stages of their tness journey—whether they are new to strength training or seasoned lifters—by balancing personalized attention with the dynamics of group strength training classes designed to target speci c muscle groups.
Class sizes are intimate and usually comprise three to six women. This small group ensures that each participant receives personalized guidance.
“Our youngest member is 19 and our oldest is nearly 80 years old,” Belisle said, adding that she and her fellow trainers challenge all women to achieve their best tness outcomes.
Belisle noted that women often stick to familiar routines when they rst come to the gym. “Our group strength training classes show them how to target speci c muscles. On speci c days we focus on the upper body, and on other days, just the quads. That way, they can actually learn while doing rather than just going through the motions.”
Nutritional advice and customized meal planning are also part of the holistic approach Belisle brings to tness. “I make sure my girls are fed before they work out to prevent any discomfort, and we always suggest something healthy afterward to aid recovery,” she adds.
Belisle’s expertise and attention to detail make a signi cant difference in training outcomes. “I can adjust your form to ensure movements like deadlifts are done safely, which often alleviates
pain that many have accepted as normal,” she explained. “By correcting the mechanics of a lift or targeting strength exercises for weak quads or hip abductors, we can often eliminate knee pain. It’s rewarding to see the surprise and relief on someone’s face when they realize they can move pain-free.”
“Regardless of your goals or your starting point, HardWorx is for you,” added Belisle.
Membership options include individual membership for $79 per month (with 24/7 gym availability) and unlimited group strength training classes for $199 per month. Drop-in classes are available for $35 per session, offering exibility for those unable to commit to a monthly membership. One-on-one personal training is also available.
HardWorx All Women’s Gym is located at 46663 Hayes Rd. in Shelby Township. Tours are available by appointment only. For more information, visit hardworxgym.com/allwomens-facility or call (586) 991-6554. Follow @hardworx_allwomensgym on Instagram.
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environment in her classroom that sets up her students for success.
“The care and passion that she brings to her work results in a remarkable, unified sound led by Mrs. Holt. A true champion of educational excellence, Utica Community Schools is fortunate to have her serve as a role model for so many,” he said.
Holt said that the award meant so much to her because her former students who nominated her actually know what happens day in and day out in her classroom.
Demetris King has joined the Eisenhower Show Choir in his senior year.
“She’s so patient, realistic, honest. She’s a great teacher, especially with this being my first year in choir. I’ve learned a lot, such as breath control and how to pronounce certain things,” King said.
Holt has been teaching within UCS since 2003 and is a graduate of Eisenhower High School.
Reagan McCloud, Eisenhower High School senior, talked about the importance
of choir.
“I think it isn’t about talent — if you love music, you should join a choir class. Joining a choir class also helps you find a family with people who have the same interests as you,” she said.
She said Holt is dedicated to everything she does.
“She makes sure that not only do we sound amazing, but that we love what we’re doing, too. She has followed her dreams since she was young and it makes me feel like I can do the same,” McCloud said.
Holt said that her favorite thing about teaching choir is to bring together a diverse group of students to create a unified piece of music.
“When they put down the noise from the day at the door and not only make beautiful music but also support one another, laugh together, sometimes cry together, it is a bond like nothing else. I am really thankful for my students throughout the years who have helped me to grow into the teacher I am, and who will continue to help me grow through the rest of my career,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
Jersey Mike’s Subs is now open on Van Dyke Ave
To celebrate their grand opening, Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 56269 Van Dyke Ave., just south of 26 Mile Road, in Shelby Township, is serving up special offers you won’t want to miss. Order through the Jersey Mike’s app or online and use promo code 31MBOGO2 to get a free regular or giant sub with the purchase of any sub. Enjoy premium meats and cheeses, sliced fresh to order and piled high on freshly-baked bread. Want the ultimate flavor experience? Try your sub made “Mike’s Way” with the freshest vegetables – onions, lettuce and tomatoes – topped off with an exquisite zing of “the juice,” red wine vinegar and an olive oil blend. Craving something hot? Their authentic cheesesteaks are grilled fresh. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call (586) 580-8466 for more info. Order for pickup or delivery through the Jersey Mike’s app or DoorDash.
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to improve your stress and sleep and how to conquer your sugar cravings, and how to have a total behavior modification.”
“We provide ongoing coaching calls for medication, exercise, and behavior modification,” Sharma said.
Living the dream
All three women discussed their personal and professional struggles as business owners.
“I’m one of those people who prefer to work 24 hours a day and when you have your own business that’s exactly what you do,” Cooper said. “This is not my first business. I owned a cheerleading camp for 20 years and I was a teacher and a coach and a counsellor before this, so I knew what I was in for, and I make the sacrifices really happily.”
She added, “I have one son, and he is graduated from school and is off to Chicago, so I don’t have those responsibilities like I once did. I have five animals at home, so that’s the only thing, and my husband’s really helpful. So it’s a balance but it’s a really fun balance and I’m in the age group I can do this.”
Pietrykowski said running a business, and a household, is both rewarding and a lot
of work.
“I think that if you don’t own a business or work for yourself that sometimes people don’t understand we work every day,” Pietrykowski said. “I train during the day. I’ve got four kids as well and then I get home, pick everybody up and make dinner, and then usually sit down and work for another couple hours. Then I take one day on the weekend, work for a couple hours but I love it. It’s not necessarily a hard thing to do but it does require some sacrifice.”
Sharma said she never worked full time until she started her own business.
“This is the first time that I am like all in right now,” Sharma said. “I have two kids. I have one son who is working, and I have a daughter who will be going to college this year. So right now, I feel now is the right time for me to go full in because I personally never worked full time before for the last 20 years.”
She said the biggest struggle she has encountered professionally is the lack of dietician credentialing in Michigan.
“Michigan is one of the only states that does not credential dieticians,” Sharma said. “So it is very hard for me to accept insurance in Michigan and because you have to pay for the service out of pocket. I think sometimes it becomes less reachable for people who just want to go through their insurance, who don’t want to pay up front.”
She said that Right Food Choice does
Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan Ordinance No. 304
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS THE MICHIGAN REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIHUANA INITIATED LAW 1 OF 2018;TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATIONS AND LICENSING OF CERTAIN MEDICAL MARIHUANA BUSINESS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP ACCORDING TO STATE LAW; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 14; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Charter Township of Shelby hereby ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 14, Article IX, of the Charter Township of Shelby, Code of Ordinances is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows: SHORT TITLE.
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Charter Township of Shelby Marihuana Business Ordinance.
Section 14-650 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
The purpose of this Article is to exercise the police regulatory, and licensing powers of the Charter Township of Shelby by licensing and regulating grower facilities and establishments, to the extent permissible under the Michigan Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (PA 281 of 2016) and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (Initiated Law 1 of 2018) and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the township.
The township fnds that the activities described in this Article are signifcantly connected to the public health, safety, security and welfare of its citizens and it is therefore necessary to regulate and enforce safety, security, fre, policing, health and sanitation practices related to such activities and also to provide a method to defray administrative costs incurred by such regulation and enforcement. The township fnds that it is necessary to protect the residential neighborhoods by limiting the location and the concentration of the types of grower facilities and establishments to specifed areas within the township.
It is not the intent of this Article to diminish, reduce, or restrict the rights of a qualifed patient or primary caregiver otherwise authorized by the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act or to prohibit the personal possession and cultivation of marihuana by adults twenty-one (21) years of age or older as otherwise authorized by the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. Section 14-651 DEFINITIONS, INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICTS.
For the purposes of this Article:
(a) All activities related to marihuana grower facility and establishment, shall be in compliance with the rules of the Marihuana Regulatory Agency or any successor agency, the rules and regulations of the Charter Township of Shelby, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, Medical Marihuana
accept Medicare, which covers nutrition counseling for diabetes and chronic kidney disease but not for weight loss.
Growing the dream
All of these local business owners are considering their goals as their work continues.
“We’re always looking to grow it,” Cooper said. “It was hard to grow it in such a little village like Franklin where a lot wasn’t going on, so we’re just looking to grow it as much as we can, and I think our customers are hoping to help us in that process.”
“Our goal right now is to make Peak Women have its own space near Peak Physique and have that running separately,” Pietrykowski said. “We also are hoping, longterm, to be able to start our own certification process and train trainers to do our type of training.”
“I think what I see as a practice, because now we have three dietitians, I really want to be able to see more and more people who we can help change their life with food, especially diabetes and chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol because those are the things that can be easily fixed by a diet,” Sharma said. “Also (to) see if we can reach more kids and moms who are stressed out if the child cannot have gluten for some reason, if (the child) cannot have dairy, or what if you are a vegetarian or a vegan, if you need
Facilities Licensing Act, and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act.
(b) As of the effective date of this Article, Marihuana is classifed as a schedule 1 controlled substance under federal law, which makes it unlawful to manufacture, distribute, cultivate, produce, possess dispense or transport Marihuana. Nothing in this Article is intended to grant immunity from any criminal prosecution under federal law.
(c) By accepting a Permit issued pursuant to this Article, the Permit Holder waives and releases the Township, its offcers, elected offcials and employees from any liability for injuries, damages or liabilities of any kind that result from any arrest or prosecution of Medical Marihuana Facility or Marihuana Establishment owners, operators, employees, clients or customers for a violation of state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
(d) By accepting a Permit issued pursuant to this Article, all Permit Holders agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Township, its offcers, elected offcials, employees and insurers, against all liability, claims or demands arising on account of bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, property loss or damage or any other loss of any kind, including, but not limited to, any claim of diminution of property value by a property owner whose property is located in proximity to a permitted operating facility, arising out of a, claimed of have arisen out of, or in any manner connected with the operation of a Marihuana Business or use of a product cultivated, processed, distributed or sold that is subject to the Permit, or any claim based on an alleged injury to business or property by reason of a claimed violation of the federal Racketeer Infuenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §1964(c).
(e) By accepting a Permit issued pursuant to this Article, a Permit Holder agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Township, its offcers, elected offcials, employees and insurers, against all liability, claims, penalties, or demands arising on account of any alleged violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. §801 et seq. or Article 7 of the Michigan Public Health Code, MCL 333.7101 et seq.
(f) The following terms shall have the defnitions given: Application means an application for a Permit under this Article and includes all supplemental documentation attached or required to be attached thereto; the person fling the application shall be known as the “Applicant.”
Article means Chapter 14, Article IX of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances.
Applicant means any individual, organization, entity, or association, including any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other lawfully established business, that applies for a Permit under this ordinance.
Church means an entire building set apart for purposes of public worship, which is tax exempt under state law, and in which religious services are held, and the entire building structure of which is kept for that use and not put to any other use inconsistent with that use.
Cultivation or cultivate means (1) all phases of growth of marihuana from seed to harvest, and drying, trimming, and curing; or (2) preparing, packaging or repackaging, labeling or relabeling of any form of marihuana.
help with a high protein diet. So we would like to cater to a big area of (the) population with nutrition and the best thing is we are in house as much as we are virtual.”
Advice for other entrepreneurs
Cooper, Pietrykowski and Sharma also shared a few tips for potential entrepreneurs looking to pursue their own endeavors
“My first thing is I don’t consider myself a woman business owner. I’m just a business owner,” Cooper said. “I don’t take stock in any of that stuff. I want to be successful as anyone could be in this business and I would say if you are willing to think about it and work for it 24/7, then it’s for you. If that doesn’t appeal to you, being an entrepreneur probably isn’t your thing.
“I would say just do it, I mean absolutely give it a shot,” Pietrykowski said. “I had this idea for a while but kind of went back and forth about even bringing it up because I was scared, I didn’t want it not to work and then it got to the point where the worst thing that can happen is that it doesn’t work and if it doesn’t work, that’s okay.”
“I think it’s very important to have that work/family life balance but at the same time I would tell all women entrepreneurs to just don’t give up,” Sharma said. “Start wherever you can and if it requires you to work only part time, don’t give up hope, don’t give up on your dreams.”
Department means the Michigan State Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and any successor department or agency within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, including the Marihuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”).
Designated Consumption Establishment has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules (as defned herein), to wit, R 420.1(i), or its successor rule.
Equivalent Licenses has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules, to wit, R 420.1(l), or its successor rule.
Excess Marihuana Grower has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules, to wit, R 420.1(m), or its successor rule.
Grower shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(g), and as the term “marihuana grower” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(i).
License means a current and valid license for a Marihuana Facility and or a Marihuana Establishment issued by the State via the MRA.
Licensee means a person holding a License under the MMFLA and or MRTMA.
Location means the particular building or buildings within a permitted property on which the Permit Holder will be authorized to conduct the Marihuana Grow Business activities pursuant to the permit.
Marihuana means that termed as defned in section 7106 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7106.
Marihuana Business means a Marihuana Facility operating pursuant to the MMFLA or a Marihuana Establishment operating pursuant to the MRTMA, or both.
Marihuana Grow Business means a Marihuana Grow Facility operating pursuant to the MMBLA or a Marihuana Grow Establishment operating pursuant to the MRTMA, or both.
Marihuana Establishment(s) means a location at which a Licensee is required to be licensed to operate a Grower (excluding Excess Marihuana Grower), Safety Compliance Location, Processor, Retail Establishment, Secure Transporter, Micro Business, Temporary Marihuana Event and/or Designated Consumption Establishment pursuant to the requirements of the MRTMA and this Article.
Marihuana Facility(ies) means a location at which a Licensee is required to be licensed to operate a Grower, Safety Compliance Location, Processor, Provisioning Center and/or Secure Transporter pursuant to the requirements of the MMFLA and this Chapter.
Marihuana Micro Business has the meaning defned in the MRTMA, to wit MCLA 333.27953(k). MMFLA means the Medical
time to time.
MRTMA means the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et. seq. as amended from time to time.
MTA means the Marihuana Tracking Act, MCL 333.27901 et seq. as amended from time to time.
Ordinance means the ordinance adopting this Article and amendments hereto.
Permit means the formal document of approval issued by the Township under this Article, which shall grant to a Permit Holder the ability to obtain a Grower License(s) for a Marihuana Grow Business, only for and limited to, a specifc Location.
Permit Holder means the Person that holds a current and valid Permit issued under this Article.
Permitted Property means the real property comprised of a lot, parcel or other designated unit of real property (ie; property address) upon which the Location is situated.
Person means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, trust, or other legal entity.
Processor shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(u), and as the term “marihuana processor” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(l).
Provisioning Center shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(v). A noncommercial location used by a primary caregiver to assist a qualifying patient connected to the caregiver through the Department’s marihuana registration process in accordance with the MMMA is not a Provisioning Center for the purposes of this Article.
Retail Establishment shall have the same meaning as the term “marihuana retailer” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(m).
Rules shall refer to the dual rules promulgated by the MRA on June 22, 2020, which govern the licensed activities of Marihuana Facilities and Marihuana Establishments in the State, as amended from time to time.
Safety Compliance Location shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(aa), and as the term “marihuana safety compliance facility” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(o).
Same Location has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules (as defned herein), to wit, R 420.1(dd), or its successor rule.
Secure Transporter shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27101(bb), and as the term “marihuana secure transporter” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(n).
Stacked Licenses has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules, to wit, R 420.1(ff), or its successor rule.
Stakeholder means, with respect to a trust, the benefciaries, with respect to a limited liability company, the managers or members, with respect to a corporation, whether proft or nonproft, the offcers, directors, or shareholders, and with respect to a partnership or limited liability partnership, the partners, both general and limited.
State means the State of Michigan.
Temporary Marihuana Event: Any event held by a marihuana event organizer licensee where the onsite sale or consumption of marihuana products, or both, are authorized by the Department and under this ordinance.
Township means the Charter Township of Shelby.
(h) Any term defned by the MMMA, MMFLA or the MRTMA and not defned in Chapter shall have the defnition given in the MMMA, MMFLA or MRTMA.
Section 14-652 LOCATIONS AND PERMITS AUTHORIZED.
(a) Permitted Marihuana Businesses. Only the following listed Marihuana Business and activities shall be allowed to be located within the Township under this ordinance:
1. Marihuana Grow Business
Grow Establishment CLASS A CLASS BCLASS C
Medical marihuana cultivation (MMFLA)
Recreational marihuana cultivation (MRTMA)
5001,000*1500
1001,000*2,000
No person or entity shall establish or operate any Grower Marihuana Business in the Township without frst complying with this ordinance and without frst complying with any and all applicable state laws and regulations, including all amendments to such ordinances, state laws and state regulations. This shall specifcally include all approvals required to be obtained from the Department and any other authorized State Agency. No stacking of licenses by a Permit Holder is allowed in the Township. A location may have more than one Permit Holder.
(b) Prohibition of Certain Marihuana Businesses.
The Charter Township of Shelby hereby opts out and prohibits the following marihuana facilities and establishments pursuant to the MMFLA and MRTMA: processor, provisioning/retail; secure transporter and safety compliance.
The Township further opts out and prohibits the following state licenses: Marihuana Microbusiness, Marihuana Event Organizer License, Temporary Marihuana Event, and Designated Consumption Establishments from operating within the Township.
(d) Location.
All Marihuana Grow Businesses allowed under this ordinance shall be allowed as a permitted use as set forth in Township’s zoning ordinance providing the Marihuana Grow Business is situated on Permitted Property fully located in either the Light Manufacturing “LM District” or the Heavy Manufacturing “HM District” and further subject to the following buffer requirements as set forth in Section 4.66 G of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. 500 feet* from real property comprising of public or private elementary, vocational or
secondary school, established pursuant to and in accordance with the Revised School Code, P.A. 451 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 380.1 through 380.1853, as amended, and/or the State School Aid Act of 1979, P.A. 94 of 1979, being M.C.L.A. §§ 388.1601 through 388.1772, as amended and from a child care center or licensed day care facility licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
2. 500 feet*from a public park, or a church or religious institution defned as exempt by the Township Assessor or County Assessor offce.
*The distances set forth above shall be measured as the shortest straight-line distance between the property line of the parcel on which the marihuana business is located that is nearest to the listed use, and the nearest property line of the parcel on which the listed use is located.
Section 14-653 PERMIT REQUIRED.
(a) No person shall own or operate a Marihuana Grow Business within the Township without frst applying for and receiving a Permit from the Township Clerk’s offce and must also obtain a License from the State of Michigan.
(b) A Marihuana Grow Business shall operate pursuant to the requirements of this Article and shall comply at all times with the MMMA, MMFLA, MRTMA, MTA, as well as the Rules of the MRA, all as they may be amended from time to time.
(c) The Township shall assess an annual non-refundable Permit fee and or renewal fee of $5,000.00 for each Marihuana Grow Business. The annual non-refundable fee shall be due and payable with the Application for a Permit and upon the Application for a renewal of any such Permit under this Article. Applicant shall also pay any certifcate of zoning fees, certifcate of occupancy fees and inspection fees to defray the costs incurred by the Township for inspection, administration and enforcement of the local regulations regarding the Marihuana Grow Business.
(d) A Marihuana Grow Business must be registered with the building department as part of its certifcate of compliance as to be inspected by the zoning, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspectors, the fre department for compliance with applicable local and state laws and codes. The Marihuana Grow Business must pass annual safety inspections for compliance with the requirement of this Article.
(e) A Permit and a renewal Permit shall not confer any vested rights or reasonable expectation of subsequent renewal on the Applicant or Permit Holder and shall remain valid only for one year. A Permit issued under this Article is conditioned on the approval of the Applicant by the State pursuant to the MMFLA and MRTMA.
(f) All Applicants for a Permit or renewal must be current on taxes and any other fnancial obligation to the Township.
(h) It is always the sole and exclusive responsibility of each Permit Holder or Applicant during the application period and during its operation to immediately provide the Township with all material changes in any information submitted on an Application and any other changes that may materially affect any License or its Permit.
(i) No Permit issued under this Article may be assigned or transferred to any Person unless the assignee or transferee has submitted an Application requesting the transfer, which includes all required fees under this Article, has been granted the requested transferred Permit by the Township, and the transfer of the related License has been approved by the MRA. No Permit issued under this Article is transferrable to any other Location.
(j) The Permit issued under this Article, as well as the License shall be prominently displayed at the Location in a place where it can be easily viewed by the public, law enforcement, Township offcials and or agents of the MRA. Failure to maintain or display a current Permit and License shall be a violation of this Article.
(k) Acceptance by the Permit Holder of a Permit constitutes consent by the Permit Holder and its owners, offcers, managers, agent and employees for any state, federal or local law enforcement to conduct random and unannounced inspections of the Marihuana Grow Business without a search warrant, and all articles of property in that Marihuana Grow Business at any time.
(l) No Permit shall be granted or renewed for a Marihuana Business in a residence.
Section 14-654. OTHER LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
In addition to the terms of this Article, any Marihuana Grow Business shall comply with all Township ordinances, including without limitation the Township Zoning Ordinance, and with all other applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, laws, codes and regulations. To the extent that the terms of this ordinance confict with the terms of any other applicable federal, state or local ordinances, laws codes or regulations, the terms of the most restrictive ordinance, law, code or regulation shall control.
In the event a Marihuana Grow Business for which a license has been granted to operate at a permitted property within the Industrial Zoning District pursuant to this Ordinance, seeks or obtains a property tax classifcation change from the Michigan State Tax Commission to “agriculture-real” pursuant to the General Property Tax Act, Act 206 of 1893 as amended, said licensee shall agree to enter into a contract with the Township to pay all ad valorem and personal property taxes as if the subject property was classifed as industrial. Further, the licensee shall agree to be subject to all inspections as required in this Ordinance and all codes adopted by the Township including but not limited to, the Michigan Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code and Mechanical Code pursuant Public Act No. 230 of 1972 and the 2015 International Fire Code and Appendix D and as further updated, amended and adopted by the Township.
Section 14-655 GENERAL USE REQUIREMENTS FOR MARIHUANA GROW BUSINESSES.
Except as may be pre-empted by State law or Regulation, the following general requirements for Marihuana Grow Businesses apply:
1. A Marihuana Grow Business must obtain a state license before they can open for business.
2. No person shall reside in or permit any person to reside in the Marihuana Grow Business or Permitted Property.
3. No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be allowed to enter the Marihuana Grow Business without a parent or legal guardian.
4. Signs shall comply with the Township’s sign ordinance.
5. There shall be posted in a conspicuous location within each Marihuana Grow Business a legible sign containing the following warning language:
a. The possession, use, or distribution of marihuana is a violation of federal law.
b. It is illegal under state law to drive a motor vehicle or to operate machinery when under the infuence of, or impaired by, marihuana; and
c. No one under the age of eighteen (18) years is permitted on the premises.
6. Outdoor storage is strictly prohibited.
7. Discharge of toxic, fammable, or hazardous materials into the Township sewer is prohibited
8. A copy of premises liability and casualty damage insurance in the amount described in Section 14-656(11)-shall be submitted to the Township when the Applicant has been notifed that they have been approved for a Permit.
9. Marihuana Grow Businesses shall at all times maintain a security system that meets State law requirements and regulations. A description of the security plan shall be submitted with the Application for a Permit. The Security Plan must include, at a minimum the following:
a. Security surveillance cameras installed to monitor and record all entrances, along with the interior and exterior of the Permitted Premises and all areas of the Premises where persons may gain or attempt to gain access to marihuana or cash maintained by the Marihuana Grow Business.
b. Robbery and Burglary alarm systems which are professionally monitored and operated 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The security plan submitted to the Township shall identify the company monitoring alarm, including contact information, and update within seventy-two hours of any change of monitoring company.
c. A locking safe permanently affxed to the Location that shall store any packaged marihuana and all cash remaining in the Marihuana Grow Business overnight.
d. All Marihuana in whatever form stored at the Marihuana Grow Business shall be kept in a secure manner and shall not be visible from outside the Location, nor shall it be grown, trimmed, packaged, processed, exchanged, displayed, or dispensed outside the Location.
e. All security recordings and documentation shall be preserved for at least thirty (30) days by the Permit Holder/Licensee and made available to any law enforcement upon request for inspection.
10. The amount of marihuana at the Marihuana Grow Business and under the control of the Permit Holder/Licensee, owner or operator of the Facility shall not exceed that amount permitted by the state License or the Township’s Permit.
11. Smoking or consumption of controlled substances, including Marihuana, within the Marihuana Grow Business is prohibited. It shall be a violation of this Article to engage in such behavior, or for a person to knowingly allow such behavior to occur. Evidence of all of the following gives rise to a rebuttably presumption that a person allowed the consumption of marihuana on or within a Location in violation of this section:
(a) The person had control over the Location or the portion of the Location where the marihuana was consumed.
(b) The person knew or reasonably should have known that the marihuana was consumed
(c) The person failed to take corrective action.
12. All activities of Marihuana Grow Business must occur indoors.
13. The operation and design of the Marihuana Grow Business shall minimize any impact to adjacent uses so as not to interfere with the reasonable and comfortable use and enjoyment of another’s property, including the control of any odor by maintaining and operating an air fltration system so that no odor is detectable outside the Location. Whether or not a marihuana odor emission interferes with the reasonable and comfortable use and enjoyment of another’s property shall be measured against the objective standards of a reasonable person. No marihuana shall be cultivated, grown, manufactured or processed in any manner that would emit unreasonable odors beyond the interior of the premises or which is otherwise discernable to another person. The odor must be prevented by the installation of operable Nano-Confned Catalytic Oxidation technology (NCCO), air purifers to ventilation and exhaust equipment. Odors must otherwise be effectively confned to the interior of the Location in which the odor is generated. Venting of marihuana odors into the areas surrounding the Location is deemed and declared to be a public nuisance. In the event that any odors, debris, dust, fuids or other substances exit a Location, the owner of the Location and the Permit Holder/Licensee shall be jointly and severally responsible for immediate full clean-up and correction of such condition.
14. All persons working in direct contact with marihuana shall conform to hygienic practices while on duty, including but not limited to: a. maintaining adequate personal cleanliness.
b. washing hands thoroughly in adequate hand washing areas before starting work and at any other time when the hand may have become soiled or contaminated; and c. refraining from having direct contact with marihuana if the person has or may have an illness, open lesion, including boils, sores or infected wounds, or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination, until the condition is corrected.
15. Litter and waste shall be properly removed and the operating systems for waste disposal are maintained in an adequate manner so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where marihuana is exposed.
16. Floors, walls and ceilings shall be constructed and or maintained in such a manner that they may be adequately cleaned and kept in good repair.
17. There shall be adequate screening or other protection against the entry of pests. Rubbish shall be disposed of to minimize the development of odor and minimize the potential for waste development and minimize the potential for waste becoming an attractant, harborage or breeding place for pests.
18. Marihuana that can support the rapid growth of undesirable microorganisms shall be held in a manner that prevents the growth of these microorganisms.
19. There shall be no other accessory uses permitted within the same Location other than those associated with cultivating, trimming and packaging of marihuana. Multi-tenant industrial buildings may permit accessory uses in suites segregated from each Marihuana Grow Business.
20. All necessary building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical and fre suppression permits shall be obtained from the Township for any portion of the Marihuana Grow Business in which electrical wiring; lighting and /or watering devices that support the cultivation, growing, harvesting, trimming and packaging of the marihuana are located.
21. That portion of the Marihuana Grow Business where any chemicals such as herbicides, pesticide, fertilizers are stored shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Township Fire Department to ensure compliance with the applicable fre code.
22. The dispensing of marihuana at the Marihuana Grow Business shall be prohibited. No free samples of marihuana shall be distributed from any Marihuana Grow Business.
time to time.
MRTMA means the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et. seq. as amended from time to time.
MTA means the Marihuana Tracking Act, MCL 333.27901 et seq. as amended from time to time.
Ordinance means the ordinance adopting this Article and amendments hereto.
Permit means the formal document of approval issued by the Township under this Article, which shall grant to a Permit Holder the ability to obtain a Grower License(s) for a Marihuana Grow Business, only for and limited to, a specifc Location.
Permit Holder means the Person that holds a current and valid Permit issued under this Article.
Permitted Property means the real property comprised of a lot, parcel or other designated unit of real property (ie; property address) upon which the Location is situated.
Person means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, trust, or other legal entity.
Processor shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(u), and as the term “marihuana processor” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(l).
Provisioning Center shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(v). A noncommercial location used by a primary caregiver to assist a qualifying patient connected to the caregiver through the Department’s marihuana registration process in accordance with the MMMA is not a Provisioning Center for the purposes of this Article.
Retail Establishment shall have the same meaning as the term “marihuana retailer” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(m).
Rules shall refer to the dual rules promulgated by the MRA on June 22, 2020, which govern the licensed activities of Marihuana Facilities and Marihuana Establishments in the State, as amended from time to time.
Safety Compliance Location shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27102(aa), and as the term “marihuana safety compliance facility” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(o).
Same Location has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules (as defned herein), to wit, R 420.1(dd), or its successor rule.
Secure Transporter shall have the same meaning as that term is defned in the MMFLA, to wit, MCL 333.27101(bb), and as the term “marihuana secure transporter” is defned in the MRTMA, to wit, MCL 333.27953(n).
Stacked Licenses has the meaning defned in the MRA’s Rules, to wit, R 420.1(ff), or its successor rule.
Stakeholder means, with respect to a trust, the benefciaries, with respect to a limited liability company, the managers or members, with respect to a corporation, whether proft or nonproft, the offcers, directors, or shareholders, and with respect to a partnership or limited liability partnership, the partners, both general and limited.
State means the State of Michigan.
Temporary Marihuana Event: Any event held by a marihuana event organizer licensee where the onsite sale or consumption of marihuana products, or both, are authorized by the Department and under this ordinance.
Township means the Charter Township of Shelby.
(h) Any term defned by the MMMA, MMFLA or the MRTMA and not defned in Chapter shall have the defnition given in the MMMA, MMFLA or MRTMA.
Section 14-652 LOCATIONS AND PERMITS AUTHORIZED.
(a) Permitted Marihuana Businesses. Only the following listed Marihuana Business and activities shall be allowed to be located within the Township under this ordinance:
1. Marihuana Grow Business
Grow Establishment CLASS A CLASS BCLASS C
Medical marihuana cultivation (MMFLA)
Recreational marihuana cultivation (MRTMA)
5001,000*1500
1001,000*2,000
No person or entity shall establish or operate any Grower Marihuana Business in the Township without frst complying with this ordinance and without frst complying with any and all applicable state laws and regulations, including all amendments to such ordinances, state laws and state regulations. This shall specifcally include all approvals required to be obtained from the Department and any other authorized State Agency. No stacking of licenses by a Permit Holder is allowed in the Township. A location may have more than one Permit Holder.
(b) Prohibition of Certain Marihuana Businesses.
The Charter Township of Shelby hereby opts out and prohibits the following marihuana facilities and establishments pursuant to the MMFLA and MRTMA: processor, provisioning/retail; secure transporter and safety compliance.
The Township further opts out and prohibits the following state licenses: Marihuana Microbusiness, Marihuana Event Organizer License, Temporary Marihuana Event, and Designated Consumption Establishments from operating within the Township.
(d) Location.
All Marihuana Grow Businesses allowed under this ordinance shall be allowed as a permitted use as set forth in Township’s zoning ordinance providing the Marihuana Grow Business is situated on Permitted Property fully located in either the Light Manufacturing “LM District” or the Heavy Manufacturing “HM District” and further subject to the following buffer requirements as set forth in Section 4.66 G of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. 500 feet* from real property comprising of public or private elementary, vocational or
secondary school, established pursuant to and in accordance with the Revised School Code, P.A. 451 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 380.1 through 380.1853, as amended, and/or the State School Aid Act of 1979, P.A. 94 of 1979, being M.C.L.A. §§ 388.1601 through 388.1772, as amended and from a child care center or licensed day care facility licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
2. 500 feet*from a public park, or a church or religious institution defned as exempt by the Township Assessor or County Assessor offce.
*The distances set forth above shall be measured as the shortest straight-line distance between the property line of the parcel on which the marihuana business is located that is nearest to the listed use, and the nearest property line of the parcel on which the listed use is located.
Section 14-653 PERMIT REQUIRED.
(a) No person shall own or operate a Marihuana Grow Business within the Township without frst applying for and receiving a Permit from the Township Clerk’s offce and must also obtain a License from the State of Michigan.
(b) A Marihuana Grow Business shall operate pursuant to the requirements of this Article and shall comply at all times with the MMMA, MMFLA, MRTMA, MTA, as well as the Rules of the MRA, all as they may be amended from time to time.
(c) The Township shall assess an annual non-refundable Permit fee and or renewal fee of $5,000.00 for each Marihuana Grow Business. The annual non-refundable fee shall be due and payable with the Application for a Permit and upon the Application for a renewal of any such Permit under this Article. Applicant shall also pay any certifcate of zoning fees, certifcate of occupancy fees and inspection fees to defray the costs incurred by the Township for inspection, administration and enforcement of the local regulations regarding the Marihuana Grow Business.
(d) A Marihuana Grow Business must be registered with the building department as part of its certifcate of compliance as to be inspected by the zoning, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspectors, the fre department for compliance with applicable local and state laws and codes. The Marihuana Grow Business must pass annual safety inspections for compliance with the requirement of this Article.
(e) A Permit and a renewal Permit shall not confer any vested rights or reasonable expectation of subsequent renewal on the Applicant or Permit Holder and shall remain valid only for one year. A Permit issued under this Article is conditioned on the approval of the Applicant by the State pursuant to the MMFLA and MRTMA.
(f) All Applicants for a Permit or renewal must be current on taxes and any other fnancial obligation to the Township.
(h) It is always the sole and exclusive responsibility of each Permit Holder or Applicant during the application period and during its operation to immediately provide the Township with all material changes in any information submitted on an Application and any other changes that may materially affect any License or its Permit.
(i) No Permit issued under this Article may be assigned or transferred to any Person unless the assignee or transferee has submitted an Application requesting the transfer, which includes all required fees under this Article, has been granted the requested transferred Permit by the Township, and the transfer of the related License has been approved by the MRA. No Permit issued under this Article is transferrable to any other Location.
(j) The Permit issued under this Article, as well as the License shall be prominently displayed at the Location in a place where it can be easily viewed by the public, law enforcement, Township offcials and or agents of the MRA. Failure to maintain or display a current Permit and License shall be a violation of this Article.
(k) Acceptance by the Permit Holder of a Permit constitutes consent by the Permit Holder and its owners, offcers, managers, agent and employees for any state, federal or local law enforcement to conduct random and unannounced inspections of the Marihuana Grow Business without a search warrant, and all articles of property in that Marihuana Grow Business at any time.
(l) No Permit shall be granted or renewed for a Marihuana Business in a residence.
Section 14-654. OTHER LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
In addition to the terms of this Article, any Marihuana Grow Business shall comply with all Township ordinances, including without limitation the Township Zoning Ordinance, and with all other applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, laws, codes and regulations. To the extent that the terms of this ordinance confict with the terms of any other applicable federal, state or local ordinances, laws codes or regulations, the terms of the most restrictive ordinance, law, code or regulation shall control.
In the event a Marihuana Grow Business for which a license has been granted to operate at a permitted property within the Industrial Zoning District pursuant to this Ordinance, seeks or obtains a property tax classifcation change from the Michigan State Tax Commission to “agriculture-real” pursuant to the General Property Tax Act, Act 206 of 1893 as amended, said licensee shall agree to enter into a contract with the Township to pay all ad valorem and personal property taxes as if the subject property was classifed as industrial. Further, the licensee shall agree to be subject to all inspections as required in this Ordinance and all codes adopted by the Township including but not limited to, the Michigan Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code and Mechanical Code pursuant Public Act No. 230 of 1972 and the 2015 International Fire Code and Appendix D and as further updated, amended and adopted by the Township.
Section 14-655 GENERAL USE REQUIREMENTS FOR MARIHUANA GROW BUSINESSES.
Except as may be pre-empted by State law or Regulation, the following general requirements for Marihuana Grow Businesses apply:
1. A Marihuana Grow Business must obtain a state license before they can open for business.
2. No person shall reside in or permit any person to reside in the Marihuana Grow Business or Permitted Property.
3. No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be allowed to enter the Marihuana Grow Business without a parent or legal guardian.
4. Signs shall comply with the Township’s sign ordinance.
5. There shall be posted in a conspicuous location within each Marihuana Grow Business a legible sign containing the following warning language:
a. The possession, use, or distribution of marihuana is a violation of federal law.
b. It is illegal under state law to drive a motor vehicle or to operate machinery when under the infuence of, or impaired by, marihuana; and
c. No one under the age of eighteen (18) years is permitted on the premises.
6. Outdoor storage is strictly prohibited.
7. Discharge of toxic, fammable, or hazardous materials into the Township sewer is prohibited
8. A copy of premises liability and casualty damage insurance in the amount described in Section 14-656(11)-shall be submitted to the Township when the Applicant has been notifed that they have been approved for a Permit.
9. Marihuana Grow Businesses shall at all times maintain a security system that meets State law requirements and regulations. A description of the security plan shall be submitted with the Application for a Permit. The Security Plan must include, at a minimum the following:
a. Security surveillance cameras installed to monitor and record all entrances, along with the interior and exterior of the Permitted Premises and all areas of the Premises where persons may gain or attempt to gain access to marihuana or cash maintained by the Marihuana Grow Business.
b. Robbery and Burglary alarm systems which are professionally monitored and operated 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The security plan submitted to the Township shall identify the company monitoring alarm, including contact information, and update within seventy-two hours of any change of monitoring company.
c. A locking safe permanently affxed to the Location that shall store any packaged marihuana and all cash remaining in the Marihuana Grow Business overnight.
d. All Marihuana in whatever form stored at the Marihuana Grow Business shall be kept in a secure manner and shall not be visible from outside the Location, nor shall it be grown, trimmed, packaged, processed, exchanged, displayed, or dispensed outside the Location.
e. All security recordings and documentation shall be preserved for at least thirty (30) days by the Permit Holder/Licensee and made available to any law enforcement upon request for inspection.
10. The amount of marihuana at the Marihuana Grow Business and under the control of the Permit Holder/Licensee, owner or operator of the Facility shall not exceed that amount permitted by the state License or the Township’s Permit.
11. Smoking or consumption of controlled substances, including Marihuana, within the Marihuana Grow Business is prohibited. It shall be a violation of this Article to engage in such behavior, or for a person to knowingly allow such behavior to occur. Evidence of all of the following gives rise to a rebuttably presumption that a person allowed the consumption of marihuana on or within a Location in violation of this section:
(a) The person had control over the Location or the portion of the Location where the marihuana was consumed.
(b) The person knew or reasonably should have known that the marihuana was consumed
(c) The person failed to take corrective action.
12. All activities of Marihuana Grow Business must occur indoors.
13. The operation and design of the Marihuana Grow Business shall minimize any impact to adjacent uses so as not to interfere with the reasonable and comfortable use and enjoyment of another’s property, including the control of any odor by maintaining and operating an air fltration system so that no odor is detectable outside the Location. Whether or not a marihuana odor emission interferes with the reasonable and comfortable use and enjoyment of another’s property shall be measured against the objective standards of a reasonable person. No marihuana shall be cultivated, grown, manufactured or processed in any manner that would emit unreasonable odors beyond the interior of the premises or which is otherwise discernable to another person. The odor must be prevented by the installation of operable Nano-Confned Catalytic Oxidation technology (NCCO), air purifers to ventilation and exhaust equipment. Odors must otherwise be effectively confned to the interior of the Location in which the odor is generated. Venting of marihuana odors into the areas surrounding the Location is deemed and declared to be a public nuisance. In the event that any odors, debris, dust, fuids or other substances exit a Location, the owner of the Location and the Permit Holder/Licensee shall be jointly and severally responsible for immediate full clean-up and correction of such condition.
14. All persons working in direct contact with marihuana shall conform to hygienic practices while on duty, including but not limited to: a. maintaining adequate personal cleanliness.
b. washing hands thoroughly in adequate hand washing areas before starting work and at any other time when the hand may have become soiled or contaminated; and c. refraining from having direct contact with marihuana if the person has or may have an illness, open lesion, including boils, sores or infected wounds, or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination, until the condition is corrected.
15. Litter and waste shall be properly removed and the operating systems for waste disposal are maintained in an adequate manner so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where marihuana is exposed.
16. Floors, walls and ceilings shall be constructed and or maintained in such a manner that they may be adequately cleaned and kept in good repair.
17. There shall be adequate screening or other protection against the entry of pests. Rubbish shall be disposed of to minimize the development of odor and minimize the potential for waste development and minimize the potential for waste becoming an attractant, harborage or breeding place for pests.
18. Marihuana that can support the rapid growth of undesirable microorganisms shall be held in a manner that prevents the growth of these microorganisms.
19. There shall be no other accessory uses permitted within the same Location other than those associated with cultivating, trimming and packaging of marihuana. Multi-tenant industrial buildings may permit accessory uses in suites segregated from each Marihuana Grow Business.
20. All necessary building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical and fre suppression permits shall be obtained from the Township for any portion of the Marihuana Grow Business in which electrical wiring; lighting and /or watering devices that support the cultivation, growing, harvesting, trimming and packaging of the marihuana are located.
21. That portion of the Marihuana Grow Business where any chemicals such as herbicides, pesticide, fertilizers are stored shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Township Fire Department to ensure compliance with the applicable fre code.
22. The dispensing of marihuana at the Marihuana Grow Business shall be prohibited. No free samples of marihuana shall be distributed from any Marihuana Grow Business.
CITY OF UTICA RESIDENTS
At 7:05 p.m. on March 11, 2025 at the City of Utica Council Chambers, 7550 Auburn Road, Utica, Michigan, a public hearing will be held to obtain the views of citizens concerning community development and housing needs, as required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
City of Utica will be receiving $2,490 in Community Development Block Grant funds for FY 2025 from the Macomb “Urban County” Program.
Federal guidelines require that maximum priority be given to activities which primarily beneft low- or moderate-income families or which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. A variety of projects are eligible for community development funding. These include:
Property acquisition Handicapped Barrier Removal Public Facilities Code enforcement Rehabilitation of Buildings Public Infrastructure Planning and Administration Housing Rehabilitation Public Services Homebuyer Assistance
Citizens residing in blighted areas or lower-income persons are encouraged to participate. If you cannot attend this meeting and want your views known, please write or call Lori Cooke, City Clerk, City of Utica, 7550 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317, telephone number 586-739-1600 email cityclerk@cityofutica.org. Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/19/2025
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CITY OF UTICA
Board of Review
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review shall convene on the 12th day of March, 2025 to review the 2025 Assessment Roll of the City of Utica and to hear complaints of persons considering themselves aggrieved by these values. Resident and non-resident taxpayers may fle his or her protest by letter without a personal appearance, unless applying for a poverty exemption. Poverty exemption appeals require a personal appearance by either the applicant or their authorized representative.
The Board of Review shall meet in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 7550 Auburn Road, Utica.
MARCH 12 1:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
MARCH 13 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
The tentative ratios and equalization factors for the City of Utica, as recommended by the Macomb County Equalization Department are as follows:
Board of Review appointments may be made by contacting the Administration Offce at 586-739-1600 during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday) after February 24th. Petitioners may be required to provide proof of property value. CITY OF UTICA
NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SECOND PUBLICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING ORDINANCE
Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby has adopted the following amendment to its Zoning Ordinance: SUMMARY OF CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, COUNTY OF MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 212.136
THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 212 AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, ORDINANCE NUMBER 212.136 AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 212.136
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 4 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL MARIHUANA BUSINESSES AS PERMITTES USES WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL LM DISTRICT; PROVIDE FOR ZONING REGULATIONS FOR MARIHUANA BUSINESSES AND PATIENT CAREGIVER ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THE MICHIGAN REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIHUANA ACT AND THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIHUANA ACT.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY:
Section 1. Article 4 Section 4.66 of the Zoning Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan, is hereby amended to read as follows:
MEDICAL MARIHUANA USES AND BUSINESSES
(A). Intent and purpose.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SECOND PUBLICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING ORDINANCE
Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby has adopted the following amendment to its Zoning Ordinance: SUMMARY OF CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, COUNTY OF MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 212.137
THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 212 AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, ORDINANCE NUMBER 212.137 AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 212.137
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 4 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE NUMBER OF CARS ALLOWED FOR DISPLAY UPON A DISPLAY LOT FOR PASSENCER CAR RENTAL AND LEASING BUSINESS LOCATED IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT, REQUIRE SITE PLAN SUMBITTAL FOR APPROVAL AND PROVIDE REPEALER AND SEVERABLILITY.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY:
Section 1. Article 4 Section 4.44 of the Zoning Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Passenger car rental and leasing and used vehicle display lots are permitted uses in the C-2 district, subject to the following conditions:
A. The surface of the parking lot and arrangement of vehicles shall conform to the standards of Section 5.21.C of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. No repair or refnishing of vehicles shall occur on the site unless the work is performed within a building conforming to all applicable building code requirements.
C. Devices for transmitting or broadcasting of voices shall be prohibited outside of the building.
D. No outdoor storage of used tires, auto parts or inoperable or dismantled vehicles shall be permitted on the site.
E. No more than ten cars shall be displayed for sale on the site. Any lot with a capacity of more than ten cars shall provide a front yard landscaped greenbelt conforming to the requirements of Section 5.19 and Section 5.20 of the Zoning Ordinance. A site plan illustrating compliance with this requirement shall be submitted to the planning and zoning department for approval.
F. All signage must conform to Section 5.24 of the Zoning Ordinance. The use of banners, streamers, string lights or infatable signs is prohibited.
G. Used car lots may be permitted for multiple tenant buildings provided that the applicant can demonstrate that adequate parking is available for the display of vehicles and other businesses as required by Section 5.21.B of the Zoning Ordinance.
G. The site shall provide a front yard landscaped green belt conforming to the requirements of Section 5.17.A.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The greenbelt shall be located within the parcel and along the road frontage.
H. A site plan illustrating compliance with these requirements shall be submitted to the planning and zoning department for approval.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 3. REPEAL
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in confict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be effective seven (7) days from the date of publication hereof.
CERTIFICATION
hereby certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 212.137 duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby at a Regular Meeting held on February 4, 2025, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available as required by said Act.
Stanley T. Grot, Clerk
THE ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY MAY BE REVIEWED AND A TRUE COPY OBTAINED AT THE OFFICES OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE AVENUE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN, 48316, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM.
Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/19/2025 0356-2508
On November 4, 2008, Michigan voters approved a ballot initiative that legalized medical marihuana and on December 4, 2008, Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act, MCL 333.26421, et seq. (“MMMA”), took effect allowing both patients and/or their caregivers to cultivate medical marihuana within an enclosed, locked facility in order for those individuals to be entitled to the MMMA protections. As such, these enclosed locked facilities have been located on various locations of varying zoning classifcation within the Township.
The Stille-Derossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act 230 of 1972 allows a local unit of government to legally adopt and enforce the state building code at the local level. The purpose of the building code is to ensure public health, safety, and welfare by protecting life and property from all hazards related to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition, or use and occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises. This is in relation to structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary equipment, light and ventilation, and fre safety. Building permits are required when construction or alteration of a structure is in order when a patient caregiver has made alterations to a structure to support the cultivation of marihuana. Since the passage of the Act, a caregiver’s cultivation of marijuana particularly within residential and commercial zoning districts within the Township has resulted in problems with insuffcient or improper electrical supplies, problems with ventilation leading to mold, offensive odors, other health hazards and/or other hazards which are associated with the cultivation of marijuana in residential and commercial settings.
The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (“MZEA”) provides the Township with statutory authority to regulate land use within the Township through its Zoning Ordinance. The Michigan Supreme Court in the recent case of DeRuiter v Byron Township, No. 158311 Decided April 27, 2020, found that a township’s zoning ordinance that geographically restricted such caregiver marihuana cultivation to a particular zoning district did not directly confict with the Act and the township had the authority under the MZEA to require zoning permits and permit fees for the use of buildings and structures within its jurisdiction.
Therefore, this Article as proposed, is intended to permit those persons in need of marijuana for medicinal purposes as allowed under the state act as defned herein, to be afforded a
reasonable opportunity to be treated and for those persons who are permitted to furnish medical marijuana, to furnish it within the limitations of the Act and the geographical restriction imposed by the Zoning Ordinance in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
This Article is also intended to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the community, the quality of life and the stability of property values including but not limited to the value of residential, commercial, and industrial districts.
This Article is intended to prohibit a caregiver’s cultivation of marijuana in residential and commercial districts in order to protect and preserve peace, order, property and safety of persons as a result of issues associated with the growth of marijuana in residential and commercial districts including problems with insuffcient or improper electrical supply, problems with ventilation leading to mold, offensive odors, or other health hazards and other hazards which are associated with the cultivation of marijuana in residential and commercial settings and which is otherwise often diffcult to detect and regulate. The MZEA provides the Township with statutory authority to impose zoning limitations as set forth in this Article. The Township’s zoning authority as it relates to Patient Care Giver Operations pursuant to the MMMA has also been upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court in the recent case of DeRuiter v Byron Township, No. 158311. Decided April 27, 2020.
This Article is also intended to allow for certain Marihuana Businesses that have been granted permits pursuant to the Chapter 14, Article IX of the Township Code of Ordinances.
(B) Defnitions. [The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subsection, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
1. MMMA refers to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, MCL 333.26421 et seq. currently, or as amended.
2. Registered primary care giver refers to a person meeting the defnition of caregiver under the MMMA and who has been issued and possesses a registry identifcation card and possesses the documentation that constitutes a valid registry under the MMMA.
3. Marihuana, Marijuana means that term as defned in Section 7106 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7106.
4. Medical use means the acquisition, possession, cultivation, manufacture, use, internal possession, delivery, transportation of marijuana, or paraphernalia relating to the administration of marijuana to treat or alleviate a registered qualifying patient’s debilitating medical condition, or symptoms associated with the debilitating medical condition, as further defned under the MMMA.
5. Registered qualifying patient refers to a person meeting the defnition under state law and who has been issued and possesses a registry identifcation card which is valid under the MMMA, as amended.
6. Enclosed locked facility means a closet, room, or other comparable stationary and fully enclosed area equipped with secure locks or other functioning security devices that permit access only by a registered primary care giver, or registered qualifying patient. Marijuana plants grown outdoors, are considered to be in an enclosed, locked facility if they are not visible to the unaided eye from an adjacent property when viewed by an individual at ground level, or from a permanent structure and are grown within a stationary structure that is enclosed on all sides, except for the base, by chain-link fencing, wooden slats, or a similar material that prevents access by the general public and that it is anchored, attached, or affxed to the ground; located on land that is owned, leased, or rented by either the registered qualifying patient, or a person designated through the department registration process, as the primary giver, for the registered qualifying patient, or patients for whom the marijuana plants are grown; and equipped with functioning locks or other security devices that restrict access only to the registered qualifying patient, or the registered primary caregiver, who owns, leases, or rents the property on which the structure is located. Marijuana plants grown outdoors in an enclosed, locked facility shall be subject to special approval land use under the zoning ordinance. Enclosed, locked facility includes a motor vehicle if both of the following conditions are met:
a. The vehicle is being used temporarily to transport living marijuana plants from one location to another with the intent to permanently retain those plants at the second location.
b. An individual is not inside the vehicle unless he or she is either the registered qualifying patient to whom the living marijuana plants belong, or the individual designated through the Department of Registration process as the primary caregiver for the registered qualifying patient.
7. Transfer means to convey, sell, give, deliver, or allow the possession by another person or entity
8. MRTMA refers to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27952 et. seq currently, or as amended.
9. Other provisions and terms. The other provisions and terms of the MMMA and MRTMA for purposes of deferential context are incorporated by reference as though more fully restated herein.
10. MMFLA means the Michigan Medical Facilities Licensing Act,MCL 333.27951 et.seq.or as amended.
11. Marihuana Business means one of the following:
a. “Grower”. As that term is defned in the MMFLA or MRTMA
b. “Processor”. As that term is defned in the MMFLA or MRTMA
c. “Provisioning Facility”. As that term is defned in the MMFLA
d. “Marihuana Retailer. As that term is defned in the MRTMA
e. “Safety Compliance Facility”. As that term is defned in the MMFLA or MRTMA
f. Secure Transporter. As that term is defned in the MMFLA or MRTMA
(C) Medical marijuana for registered qualifying patients or any individual over the age of twentyone (21). Registered qualifying patients or visiting qualifed patients and individuals over the age of twenty-one years old, may use, possess, and store medical marijuana as provided in the MMMA, MCL 333.26421 et seq as amended, and marihuana as provided in the MRTMA, MCL 333.27952 et. seq as amended, and as further regulated herein.
1. Registered qualifying patient and individuals over the age of twenty-one years of age:
a. May use, possess and store marijuana in their principal residence within the Township for personal use only, and shall comply at all times and in all circumstances with the Act, MRTMA and the General Rules of the Michigan Community Health or the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory, as they may be amended from time to time.
b. May only cultivate marijuana for him or herself in compliance with the Act and the MRTMA, on a residentially zoned parcel or otherwise authorized for residential use and on an industrial zoned parcel, in an enclosed locked facility, inaccessible on all sides and equipped with locks or other security devices that permit access only by the registered qualifying patient and individuals twenty-one years or older.
c. All necessary building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits shall be obtained for any portion of the structure in which electrical wiring, lighting, and/or watering devices that support the cultivation of marijuana are located.
d. The storage of any chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers, shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Shelby Township Building Department.
e. The separation of plant resin from a marihuana plant by butane extraction or any other method that utilizes a substance with a fashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit in any public place, a motor vehicle, inside a residential structure or the curtilage of a residential structure is prohibited.
f. If a room with windows is utilized as a marihuana-cultivation location, any lighting methods that exceed usual residential use between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall employ shielding methods, without alteration to the exterior of the residence or dwelling unit, to prevent ambient light spillage that causes or creates a distraction or nuisance to adjacent residential properties.
g. If the registered patient, or individual twenty-one years or older, is not the owner of the premises, then written consent must be obtained from the property owner to ensure the owner’s knowledge of the use of the premises as permitted by this section, and the registered patient and individual twenty-one years or older shall maintain written proof that the use of the property under this section is approved by the property owner.
h. No person other than the registered patient or individual twenty-one years or older shall be engaged or involved in the growing, processing, handling of marijuana.
i. Use of the registered patient’s residential dwelling unit for medical marijuana or an individual twenty-one years or older for recreational marijuana related purposes, shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes. Not more than (100) square feet of any residential dwelling unit and/ or accessory structure on a residential lot shall be used for the growing, processing, and handling of medical or recreational marijuana. Any modifcations to the dwelling unit made for the purpose of cultivating medical or recreational marijuana shall comply with all applicable building, electrical, mechanical, and fre safety code requirements, including all requisite permit applications and related inspections. No part of an accessory building, detached garage, pole barn, or similar building or structure shall be used for the growing, processing, or distribution of medical or recreational marijuana unless such building or structure has been inspected and approved for the building, electrical, mechanical, and fre safety requirements of such use and fts the defnition of an enclosed, locked facility.
j. No equipment or process shall be used in growing, processing, or handling medical or recreational marijuana which creates noise, vibration, glare, light, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses at or beyond the property line of the registered patient’s or individuals over the age of twenty-one’s residential property. In case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference with any radio, television, or similar receiver off the premises or causes fuctuation of line voltage off the premises.
k. The registered qualifying patient, individuals over the age of twenty-one and the owners, agents, and employees of the parcel at which marijuana for personal or medical use is present are responsible jointly and severally for compliance with this section.
(D) Registered Primary Caregiver Operations. Any registered primary caregiver may acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, transfer, or transport medical marijuana compliant with the MMMA, MCL 333.26421 et seq. as amended. Cultivation of medical marijuana by a registered primary care giver as defned under the MMMA, is prohibited in any zoning district, except the Industrial LM District; section 3.19 and further subject to the following:
(1) A registered primary caregiver may only grow, cultivate, manufacture, process and store marijuana on a parcel in the industrial LM-district; section 3.19 and in an enclosed locked facility.
(2) The registered primary caregiver is responsible for utilizing an enclosed locked facility upon the industrial zoned parcel, compliant with state law for cultivating, growing, manufacturing, processing, and storing marijuana for medical use only. The enclosed locked facility utilized by the primary registered caregiver, shall provide separation by fully enclosed walls, or fences, for plants that are grown on behalf of each registered qualifying patient, on whose behalf the registered primary caregiver is furnishing marijuana for medical use, so it is accessible only to the primary caregiver and registered patient. The processing and storing of medical marijuana is permitted only by registered primary caregivers, and registered qualifying patients.
(3) The registered primary caregiver may grow up to a maximum of 72 plants, no more than 12 plants, for each individual registered qualifying patient as set forth in the MMMA.
(4) The registered primary caregiver is responsible for providing the security necessary to assure that the growing marijuana and usable product are accessible for use only by the primary registered caregiver for transfer to, only to registered qualifying patients who are registered to the registered primary caregiver and must fully comply with the provisions of the MMMA, MCL 333.26421 et seq., as amended.
(5) Each parcel upon which enclosed locked facilities with marijuana for medical use are present, must be a minimum of 500 feet from any parcel upon which any school, or school facility is situated, residential zoned district or, and any other parcel upon which marijuana in a secure cultivation facility is present.
(6) A Certifcate of Occupancy is required and must be obtained from the Township before the presence of marihuana is allowed on the parcel.
(7) Marijuana plants grown outdoors in an enclosed, locked facility shall be subject to the requirements of this Article.
(8) The consumption, transfer, or use of marijuana, in public, or a place opened to the public is prohibited.
(E) Certifcate Required. The operations of a registered primary caregiver within an industrial zoning district shall only be permitted upon the issuance of a Zoning Certifcate to Cultivate Medical Marihuana Permit. Such certifcate is required to be renewed annually and the permitted facility is subject to inspections by the building and fre department as well as the police department for compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and for the issuance of permits and their renewals.
1. A complete and accurate application shall be submitted on a form provided by
the Township and an application fee in an amount determined by resolution of the Township Board shall be paid.
2. The certifcate application shall include the name and address of the applicant; the address of the property; a copy of the current state registration card issued to the primary caregiver; a full description of the nature and types of equipment which will be used in marijuana cultivation and processing; and a description of the location at which the use will take place. The planning and zoning administrator may require additional information necessary to demonstrate compliance with all requirements. The planning zoning administrator shall review the application to determine compliance with this Ordinance, the MMMA and the MRTMA and any applicable MRA General Rules. A certifcate shall be granted if the application demonstrates compliance with this Ordinance and the MMMA
3. The use shall be maintained in compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance and the MMMA. Any departure shall be grounds to revoke the certifcate and take other lawful action. If a certifcate is revoked, the applicant shall not engage in the activity unless and until a new Zoning Authorization to Cultivate Medical Marihuana certifcate is granted.
4. Information treated as confdential under the MMMA, including the primary caregiver registry identifcation card and any information about qualifying patients associated with the primary caregiver, which is received by the Township, shall be maintained separately from public information submitted in support of the application. It shall not be distributed or otherwise made available to the public and shall not be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
(F) Nonconforming Status. Registered Patient Caregivers that have applied for and have obtained building, electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permits for the cultivation of medical marihuana within any zoning district other than industrial, prior to the enactment of this Ordinance shall enjoy nonconforming use status from the provisions of this Ordinance and shall be permitted to continue subject to Section 7.15 of this Ordinance.
(G) Marihuana Grow Business
The Marihuana Grow Business Districts are intended to provide opportunities for the development of certain Marihuana Grow Businesses that have been granted a Permit by the Township and have been granted a State license pursuant to the MMFLA and MRTMA. The Township desires to allow approved Marihuana Grow Businesses to operate exclusively within those properties zoned either Light Manufacturing “LM District” or Heavy Manufacturing “HM District” and that comply with the requirements of Chapter 14, Article IX of the Code of Ordinance Each parcel upon which a Marihuana Grow Business has been granted a Permit from the Township, must be:
1. 500 feet* from real property comprising of public or private elementary, vocational or secondary school, established pursuant to and in accordance with the Revised School Code, P.A. 451 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 380.1 through 380.1853, as amended, and/or the State School Aid Act of 1979, P.A. 94 of 1979, being M.C.L.A. §§ 388.1601 through 388.1772, as amended and from a child care center or licensed day care facility licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
2. 500 feet* from a public park, or a church or religious institution defned as exempt by the Township Assessor or County Assessor offce.
*The distances set forth above shall be measured as the shortest straight-line distance between the property line of the parcel on which the marihuana business is located that is nearest to the listed use,and the nearest property line of the parcel on which the listed use is located.
3. A Marihuana Grow Business shall not operate at any place in the Township other than the address provided in the application on fle with the Township Clerk
4. A Marihuana Grow Business shall remain in compliance with all applicable State and Township regulations for that type of Marihuana Business.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 3. REPEAL
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in confict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be effective seven (7) days from the date of publication hereof.
CERTIFICATION
hereby certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 212.136 duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby at a Regular Meeting held on February 4, 2025, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available as required by said Act.
Stanley T. Grot, Clerk
THE ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY MAY BE REVIEWED AND A TRUE COPY OBTAINED AT THE OFFICES OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE AVENUE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN, 48316, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM.
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Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/19/2025
CRIME WATCH
Patient strikes nurse
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:34 p.m. Jan. 24, a Shelby Township police officer was dispatched to a nursing facility for an assault report. Upon the officer’s arrival, he was advised that there had been a physical altercation between a nurse and a patient. The nurse said that the patient became upset regarding an IV that was still in his arm. The nurse told the patient that she was not authorized to remove the IV but would check on it for him. The nurse turned to leave the room when she was struck on the arm, according to the police report. The case was forwarded to the township attorney to be reviewed for charges.
Resident reports fraud
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Police Department to report a possible identity theft at 4:58 p.m. Jan. 25. The complainant stated that she got a Cash App letter in the mail containing a Cash App card with her name on it. The cadet was familiar with this potential scam and looked further into it, showing that the card was fake. The complainant was not out any money and just wanted the incident documented in case something else happened to her credit in the future.
Vehicle window smashed
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer from Shelby Township responded to the area of Heritage Drive and Hayes Road for a destruction of property complaint at 9:29 a.m. Jan. 29. The victim advised that sometime overnight someone had smashed out
the back window of his vehicle. The victim advised that he was not sure who might have done it. The officer sent the police report to the detective bureau for follow-up.
Suspect in retail fraud caught
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to the area of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue for a retail fraud that had just occurred at a gas station Feb. 5. The suspect left in a red pickup truck. An officer located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop. Upon meeting the driver, police were able to observe the merchandise that was taken from the gas station. The suspect was arrested for retail fraud.
Resident reports lease fraud
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:27 p.m. Feb. 5, an officer from Shelby Township took a report at the front desk of the Police Department in regard to a fraud complaint. A woman advised that she listed a condo for rent in Shelby Township and had a man sign a one-year lease. The first two months were paid in full. The third month was paid for by a different name than the man who had rented the condo. The bank, soon after receiving the rent check, advised that the check was returned for nonsufficient funds. The investigation showed that the person who rented the condo had used a fraudulent name and identification to do so. This case was turned over to the detective bureau for follow-up.
— Kara Szymanski
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, IN THE LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
The work session was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen
Member Absent/Excused: Lisa Casali, Vince Viviano
Also Present: Deputy Police Chief Jason Schmittler, Police Department; Michael Gray, IT – Police Department; Sergeant Brandon Dowty, Police Department; Tyler Dunbar, Paylocity - Director of Sales; Eric Riedy, Paylocity; Melanie Stevens, Paylocity (via phone); Lisa Suida, HR Director; Brad Bates, Community Relations Director; Nick Monacelli, Community Relations; Jennifer Rubin, HR; Danielle McCoy, HR; Allan McDonald, Financial Management Director; Julie MisichRasawehr, Bldg, Planning & Development Director
OPEN SESSION
Township Wide Security Project Discussion (Requested by Police Department)
HRIS/Payroll Software Service Discussion (Requested by Human Resources/Financial Management)
Video Wall Expansion Options Discussion (Requested by Community Relations)
MOTION carried to adjourn at 11:46 a.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
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Reckless road rage investigated
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 20, a 24-year-old New Baltimore woman was driving west on 22 Mile Road when she said she noticed a white BMW X5 tailgating her. As she attempted to turn onto Fairchild Road, the BMW reportedly crossed into oncoming lanes to pass her and drove at a slow pace.
The woman followed the BMW to track the license plate number until it stopped in a turning lane at the 21 Mile Road and North Avenue intersection.
The BMW driver, a 54-year-old Macomb Township man, reportedly exited the X5 and approached the woman’s car screaming. He allegedly kicked her door, smashed a window and fled when the woman said she was calling the police.
When Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the man’s house in the 22000 block of Case Court, he admitted to everything and was arrested.
Deposits scam
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 10, a 77-yearold Macomb Township man received an email about a charge on his PayPal account. He called a phone number included in the email that reportedly connected him with someone named “Dominic” who said he would send $90 to verify the man’s account. “Dominic” allegedly claimed he accidentally sent $9,000. Without checking his PayPal account, the Macomb Township man spent the next few days sending “Dominic” $12,890 under the impression the money had yet to be returned to “Dominic” before banks flagged the activity as fraudulent.
Man bought stolen Jeep
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 17, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the home of a 28-year-old Macomb Township man to investigate his Jeep Cherokee.
The man purchased the Jeep in November 2024 through an online auction out of the Chicago area. When he attempted registering the Jeep with the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, he was told the car was reported stolen in Illinois. Macomb County deputies ran the Jeep’s vehicle identification number and found it was indeed registered as stolen, and the Chicago Police Department confirmed the vehicle’s status.
The Jeep was towed away from the Macomb Township home.
Gift card scammer
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 13 at around 7:20 p.m., the Hall Road Jimmy John’s sandwich shop received a call from someone claiming to be from the FBI demanding around $800 in gift cards.
to purchase the cards and read their codes to the caller over the phone.
Buzzed and confused
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 21 at around 10:40 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to westbound Interstate 94 near North River Road to investigate a damaged Honda Accord on the right shoulder.
Upon reaching the driver, deputies learned the 26-year-old Warren man was confused about where he was and the situation he was in. He denied being under the influence, though deputies noted signs of intoxication and asked him to perform field sobriety tests.
After stepping out of the car, the driver told deputies he had cocaine in his pants pocket. His breath test registered a 0.239 blood alcohol content, and deputies took the man to a hospital for a blood test before finally placing him in the Macomb County Jail.
Stoop swindler
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 15, a package containing $265 of Verizon Wireless equipment was delivered to a home in the 39000 block of Whitewater Drive.
At around 12:15 p.m., a gray Toyota Camry pulled into the driveway and, after sitting around for a few minutes, a man reportedly exited the car and took the package.
Wrong number
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 15, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sent to an apartment complex in the 26000 block of South River Road after a 911 caller disconnected.
Deputies located the caller, a 51-year-old
Cheboygan man, who denied calling 911 and sent the deputies away. Deputies then learned the man had an outstanding narcotics warrant and arrested him, discovering a bag of what appeared to be meth while searching him.
Fraudulent investing
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Jan. 15, a 69-year-old
Mount Clemens man deposited $100 into a cryptocurrency investment account after an ad on Facebook promised high returns in a short amount of time. The ad connected him with an “investment agent” who helped him set up and manage the account via Facebook Messenger.
Several days passed and he noticed around $4,500 in the account. He attempted to withdraw the funds but was told by the agent he needed to
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He finally realized the scam and reported it to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen car
MOUNT CLEMENS — At around noon on Jan. 19, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 50 block of Englewood Street for a stolen vehicle report.
The resident, a 40-year-old man, parked his Kia Optima outside his home the prior afternoon and last saw it before going to bed. When he went outside on the morning of Jan. 19, the Kia was nowhere to be seen.
The man had both keys to the Kia but did not remember if the car was locked that night.
Resident reports fraud
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 6:24 p.m. Jan. 6, a complainant came into the Shelby Township Police Department to make a fraud report. The complainant stated that she had received emails from Venmo asking to verify the account. The complainant advised that she did not verify the account and knew it was a fraudulent attempt to access the account. The complainant did the right thing and did not verify the account, meaning she was not out any money. The case was turned over to the department’s detective bureau for follow-up.
Keys stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township responded to the 7000 block of 26 Mile Road for a larceny complaint at 12:33 p.m. Jan. 7. When officers arrived, they were met by a male victim who advised that his vehicle keys had been stolen while he was working out. The gym was able to find a possible suspect using its camera system. All information was turned over to the Police Department’s detective bureau. The victim advised that his vehicle was still in the parking lot and it did not appear anything was missing from it.
Money stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:12 a.m. Jan. 12, a man came into the Police Department to report that $1,000 in cash had been taken from his home. The victim advised the police officer that around the time he noticed his money was missing, he had a family member over. Shelby Township police attempted to make contact with the family member, but the family member did not answer the phone. This case was to be turned over to the detective bureau.
Local group celebrates its birthday DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — More than 80 members were on hand at the Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms Jan. 18 to mark the 132nd birthday of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
The Louisa St. Clair Chapter, which is based in the Grosse Pointes, presents scholarships to local high school seniors, offers essay and art contests on American history topics, supports veterans and active duty servicemembers and works with the Grosse Pointe Historical Society. A posthumous American History Medal was awarded to Mary Upshaw Evans McClendon for her efforts to improve wages and conditions for domestic workers in metro Detroit. McClendon’s granddaughter, Esteralita Evans, was present to accept the award. University Liggett School student Da’Mya Johnson, whose research brought McClendon’s story to the attention of DAR members, was on hand as well when Louisa St. Clair Past Regent Peggy King Scully presented Evans with the medal in honor of McClendon’s
Larceny reported on Little Mack Avenue ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:32 p.m. on Jan. 26, an act of larceny was reported at a store in the 25000 block of Little Mack Avenue. The clerk, a 27-year-old woman, stated the suspect entered the store and requested scratch-off lottery tickets. As she was fulfilling the request, the man took six $50 lottery tickets while she wasn’t looking. He attempted to pay but his card was declined. He said he’d come
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TROY — A Troy resident and Lawrence Technological University student is offering a free skating event for individuals of any age with physical and intellectual disabilities from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Troy Sports Center/ Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, located at 1819 E. Big Beaver Road. The event is part of the Hockey Mentors program, which was founded by
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