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CANTON

Canton to celebrate Dr. King on Monday

Following a 6 p.m. punch and begin at 6:30 p.m. Elementary School Choir. taken by Benedict Fernandez, Tickets can be purchased at The
cookie reception in the lobby, This year, the keynote Several special artists will Dr. King's personal photogra- Village Theater Box Office one
Canton Township will honor the address will be presented by enrich the program and recep- pher; John Mullinax's poignant hour prior to event time.
memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Martin Philbert, Ph.D., provost tion with artworks, including: charcoal drawing of Dr. King The Village Theater at Cherry
Luther King, Jr. with a special and executive vice president for Alga Washington's two paintings and Chuck Schroeder's pen and Hill is located at 50400 Cherry
tribute on the Main Stage at The academic affairs at the of Dr. King - one of which will be ink drawing of Dr. King. Hill Road, Canton.
Village Theater at Cherry Hill University of Michigan. The pro- featured on the program cover; Tickets for the event are For more information, call
Monday, Jan. 21. gram will also feature a per- photographer Jim Aho with a available at door for $2 per per- (734) 394-5300 or visit www.can-
The program is scheduled to formance by the Dodson MLK memorial photo; photos son or $5 per family, cash only. tonvillagetheater.org.
Courthouse Grill says farewell

More than 300 guests filled The the 1890s and was previously knows as the
Courthouse Grill in Plymouth last Friday to Hillside Inn during the 1930s severing such
say goodbye to longtime owner Sam Messina delicacies as African Lion to celebrities
and the iconic restaurant. including Frank Sinatra.
The event was a fundraiser for the Village Messina hired master chef Ernie
Arts Factory in Canton Township located at DeMichette when he purchased the restau-
the corner of Cherry Hill and Ridge Road in rant which then became known as Ernesto's,
the township as is the last of Henry Ford's an Italian County Inn.
village industries. The Partnership for the The property has been sold to a develop-
Arts and Humanities in Canton is working to er who plans to erect condominiums on the
rehabilitate the grounds and building for the site.
use of local artists. Messina said he is looking forward to his
The fundraiser was the final event at the retirement and spending time with his fami-
120-year-old Courthouse Grill and the crowd ly, but the closing is “bittersweet.”
was filled with nostalgia as many remem- The event was sponsored by several local
bered their experiences there. Messina has business and vendors and included food
owned the farmhouse restaurant for 35 sampling, wine tastings and live music.
years since he purchased it from Stremich Photos of the event are available at time- Sam Messina
family. The restaurant, originally opened in lessimagesbysusan.com. Photo by timelessimagesbysusan.com

Stalker in Oakland A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 1150 Canton
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – January 8, 2019
County and
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to
that the insur- the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Anthony
Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Adoption of Agenda Motion by Sneideman, supported by
FROM PAGE 1 ance company Slavens to amend the agenda to add item C-0 Resolution Recognizing Canine Officer Thor. Motion carried by all members pres-
placed a lien ent. Approval of Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018
15 until Nov. 27 and Nolan was served on the home as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve the Board Study Session
Minutes of December 18, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
with the notice Nov. 13 at the Sheffield that burned Roxanna Gholami, 43440 Lipka Court, commented on the township ordinance regarding poultry. Andrew Richmond, 46477
address, according to court records. New Years Swanmere Drive, commented on the township tree ordinance. George Miller, 1846 Briarfield, thanked the township for honor-
ing his father, property maintenance ordinance, and roads projects. Mike Schultz, 44580 Dionne, commented on panhandlers at
During a Nov. 30 court hearing, his proba- Eve. I275 and Michigan Avenue and the addition of Tractor Supply to the township. Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, sup-
tion was extended until Feb. 12, 2019. According ported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present. PUBLIC HEAR-
ING: PH-1: Public Hearing for Consideration of a New “Class C License” for AKI3, Inc. located at 250 N. Canton Center
Those violations and the fire at the to the victim, Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County. (Clerk) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to open
home prompted the victim to contact Nolan has the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. to consider the request for a new Class “C” Liquor License for AKI3, Inc. 250 N. Canton Center
Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County. Motion carried by all members present. There was no Public
police with fears for her safety. Police said hacked into Comment. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster close the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m. to consider the request for a new Class
that the victim is terrified of Nolan and the business “C” Liquor License for AKI3, Inc. 250 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County.
Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the request for a new Class “C”
“terrified of what he's going to do next,” phone system Patrick Michael Nolan Liquor License for AKI3, Inc. 250 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County “above
according to reports. and into her all others”. Motion carried by all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-0. Resolution Recognizing Canine
Officer Thor Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members pres-
The victim and Nolan were separated cellphone. She claims he has shut down ent. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION RECOGNIZ-
but living in the same residence until she utilities at the business and closed several ING CANINE OFFICER THOR Whereas, the Canton Public Safety Department recognizes the importance of its K-9 Unit;
and Whereas, in April of 2011, Thor started his career in law enforcement with the Canton Police Department, teaming up with
moved out in 2015. She told police that company bank accounts, canceled credit his partner, Officer Ken Robinson; and Whereas, Thor and his partner worked their first six years together on patrol, respond-
Nolan had been ordered by the court to cards and has parked cars near her resi- ing to runs that included robbery, breaking & entering, homicide, assault, narcotics possession, and missing & wanted persons;
and Whereas, in early 2017, Thor and Officer Robinson were assigned to a regional drug enforcement task force unit where they
sell the Sheffield house by August 2018. dence to harass and frighten her. She said participated in classified team operations for almost two years; and Whereas, Thor and his partner attended weekly training
When he failed to comply, the court inter- she has moved four times during the legal classes, and were required to certify bi-annually with the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers; and Whereas,
On December 5, 2018, with Officer Robinson by his side, Thor lost his life due to illness; and Whereas, The Canton Police
vened forcing the sale. She said that he process but that he has located her each Department recognizes the dedication and commitment demonstrated by Thor and Officer Robinson in their law enforcement
was to receive all the proceeds from the time. During the last hearing in careers and the K-9 Unit community alike; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton upon recommendation of the Director of Public Safety, does hereby recognize Thor for his commendable
sale. A court hearing to remove her name November, he asked the court to provide contribution to the Canton Public Safety Department. Date: January 8, 2019 Pat Williams, Supervisor Item C-1. Set Public
from the mortgage and title to the home her residence address so that he knew Hearing for Consideration of a Local Government Approval for the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Liquor License Application Bryan Finnerty representing High Velocity
was set for last Friday. She claims that how to avoid violating the PPO. Sports Group for a Class “C” Liquor License with outdoor, Sunday Sales (PM) Permit, and an Off Premise SDM License
Nolan is under investigation related to a Michigan State Police said the investi- located at 46245 Michigan Avenue, Canton, Michigan, 48188, Canton Township, Wayne County. (Clerk) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to set the Public Hearing on February 26, 2019 for consideration of the Local Government
$1 million payout on an insurance claim gation into the arson is still under way. Approval of the request for a New Class “C” Liquor License with outdoor, Sunday Sales (PM) Permit, and an Off Premise SDM
License for High Velocity Sports Group located at 46245 Michigan Avenue, Canton, Michigan, 48188, Canton Township, Wayne
County. The Notice of Public Hearing to be published on January 31, 2019. Motion carried by all members present. Item C-2.
Authorization to Pay Bills when no regular Board Meeting is scheduled. (FBD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman
to authorize the payment of the Township’s bills as normally scheduled, subject to prior review by the Clerk and Treasurer, when
no regular Board Meeting is scheduled. Motion carried by all members present. Item C-3. Consider Approval of the
Performance Resolution & Application for the 2019 Annual MDOT Maintenance Permit (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Sneideman to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD
OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLVED WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Canton here-
inafter referred to as the ‘’GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY,’’ periodically applies to the Michigan Department of Transportation,
hereinafter referred to as the “DEPARTMENT,” for permits, referred to as ‘’PERMIT,’’ to construct, operate, use and/or main-
tain utilities or other facilities, or to conduct other activities, on, over, and under State Highway Right of Way at various loca-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON tions within and adjacent to its corporate limits; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the DEPARTMENT granting such
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMIT, the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY agrees that: Each party to this Agreement shall remain responsible for any claims
arising out of their own acts and/or omissions during the performance of this Agreement, as provided by law. This Agreement is
CONSIDERATION OF A NEW CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE not intended to increase either party’s liability for, or immunity from, tort claims, nor shall it be interpreted, as giving either party
WITH SUNDAY SALES (PM) PERMIT AND WITH THE ADDITION OF AN OFF PREMISE SDM LICENSE hereto a right of indemnification, either by Agreement or at law, for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement. If
FOR HIGH VELOCITY SPORTS GROUP., LOCATED AT 46245 MICHIGAN AVENUE, any of the work performed for the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY is performed by a contractor, the GOVERNMENTAL
CANTON,MICHIGAN, 48188, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY. AGENCY shall require its contractor to hold harmless, indemnify and defend in litigation, the State of Michigan, the DEPART-
MENT and their agents and employee’s, against any claims for damages to public or private property and for injuries to person
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 58 of the Public Acts of 1998 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant arising out of the performance of the work, except for claims that result from the sole negligence or willful acts of the DEPART-
to Liquor License Ordinance, Chapter 6, Article II of the Charter Township of Canton, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter MENT, until the contractor achieves final acceptance of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. Failure of the GOVERNMENTAL
Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in the Township Administration Building, Board AGENCY to require its contractor to indemnify the DEPARTMENT, as set forth above, shall be considered a breach of its duties
Room, 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purpose: to the DEPARTMENT. Any work performed for the GOVERNMENTALAGENCY by a contractor or subcontractor will be sole-
ly as a contractor for the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY and not as a contractor or agent of the DEPARTMENT. The DEPART-
To hear testimony to consider and recommend an action to the Michigan Liquor License Commission of the request for a New MENT shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities by vendors and contractors of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, or
Class "C" Liquor License with outdoor, Sunday Sales (PM) Permit, with the addition of an Off Premise SDM License For High their subcontractors or any other person not a party to the PERMIT without the DEPARTMENT’S specific prior written consent
Velocity Sports Group located at 46245 Michigan Avenue, Canton, Michigan, 48188, Canton Township, Wayne County. and notwithstanding the issuance of the PERMIT. Any claims by any contractor or subcontractor will be the sole responsibility
of the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. The GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY shall take no unlawful action or conduct, which aris-
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they es either directly or indirectly out of its obligations, responsibilities, and duties under the PERMIT which results in claims being
may have regarding this request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office at 1150 South Canton asserted against or judgment being imposed against the State of Michigan, the Michigan Transportation Commission, the
Center Road, Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date. DEPARTMENT, and all officers, agents and employees thereof and those contracting governmental bodies performing permit
activities for the DEPARTMENT and all officers, agents, and employees thereof, pursuant to a maintenance contract. In the event
Michael A. Siegrist, Canton Clerk that the same occurs, for the purposes of the PERMIT, it will be considered as a breach of the PERMIT thereby giving the State
of Michigan, the DEPARTMENT, and/or the Michigan Transportation Commission a right to seek and obtain any necessary relief
Publish: January 31, 2019; The Associated Newspapers CN1805 - 011719 2.5 x 3.802 or remedy, including, but not by way of limitation, a judgment for money damages. The GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY will, by
its own volition and/or request by the DEPARTMENT, promptly restore and/or correct physical or operating damages to any State
Highway Right of Way resulting from the installation construction, operation and/or maintenance of the GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY’S facilities according to a PERMIT issued by the DEPARTMENT. With respect to any activities authorized by a PER-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON MIT, when the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY requires insurance on its own or its contractor’s behalf it shall also require that
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS such policy include as named insured the State of Michigan, the Transportation Commission, the DEPARTMENT, and all offi-
cers, agents, and employees thereof and those governmental bodies performing permit activities for the DEPARTMENT and all
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at officers, agents, and employees thereof, pursuant to a maintenance contract. The incorporation by the DEPARTMENT of this res-
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. olution as part of a PERMIT does not prevent he DEPARTMENT from requiring additional performance security or insurance
before issuance of a PERMIT. This resolution shall continue in force from this date until cancelled by the GOVERNMENTAL
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township AGENCY or the DEPARTMENT with no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice provided to the other party. It will not be
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, cancelled or otherwise terminated by the GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY with regard to any PERMIT which has already been
or activities. issued or activity which has already been undertaken. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following position(s) are author-
ized to apply to the DEPARTMENT for the necessary permit to work within State Highway Right of Way on behalf of the GOV-
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- ERNMENTAL AGENCY. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of the
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tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton of Wayne County at a Regular meeting held on the 8 day of January A.D. 2018
the ADA. Date 1-8-2019 Michael A. Siegrist - Clerk Item C-4. Consider Approval of the Resolutions for Three (3) Annual Permits and
Authorizing the Township Clerk’s Signature for Work within the Wayne County Right-of-Way During 2019. (MSD)
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve Resolution 1; Permit A-19038 allowing for routine maintenance of san-
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township itary sewers and water mains including inspection and repair, along with dust palliative applications, sidewalk repair and replace-
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ment, to authorize the Township Clerk as the designated officer to sign the 2019 Annual Permit for Wayne County Department
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. of Public Services. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve Resolution
2; Permit A -19093 allowing the Township to occupy the right-of-way for pavement repair and restoration in 2019, and author-
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies ize the Township Clerk as the designated officer to sign the 2019 Annual Permit for Wayne County Department of Public
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Services. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve resolution 3; Permit
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets A-19081 allowing the Township to perform Special Events which temporarily occupy the Wayne County Road right-of-way in
are generally prohibited. 2019, and authorize the Township Clerk as the designated officer to sign the 2019 Annual Permit for Wayne County Department
of Public Services. Motion carried by all members present. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Payment of
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- CityView Annual Software Maintenance Fees. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the payment to
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Harris Computer Systems for the CityView annual software maintenance fees, for a total cost not-to-exceed of $56,915.35. Funds
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon are available in the 2019 Budget in the accounts specified. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-2. ConsiderApproval
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. of an Agreement for Lobbying Services Between Canton Township and Khandler, Reed, Khoury, and Muchmore. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve a two-year agreement with Kandler, Reed, Khoury, & Muchmore for
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its government lobbying services, and authorize the Township Supervisor to sign on behalf of Canton Township, for an amount not
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. to exceed $36,000 per year. Motion carried by all members present. Trustee Foster requested the firm present an update to the
board in the near future. Supervisor Williams stated he will try to arrange that in February. Trustee Graham-Hudak asked how
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities the services work. Supervisor Williams and Director Meier explained how they have worked in conjunction with the firm’s rep-
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, resentative. Both are very satisfied with the results. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: Treasurer Slavens
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. commented on the upcoming change to bi-monthly water billing for residents in May. Clerk Siegrist commented the funds raised
by the Roads Millage will not be used for patching of potholes. If residents see potholes they should contact Wayne County at 1-
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 888-ROAD CREW (1-888-762-3273) ADJOURN: Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Motion car-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- ried by all members present. Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk Pat Williams, Supervisor
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
Publish: 01/17/19 CN1802 - 011719 2.5 x 4.72 www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN1806 - 011719 2.5 x 13.727