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CANTON
CANTON

Staff wage increases receive OK from board of trustees

Julie Brown pay hike is 50 cents per hour for Canton Board voted unanimous-
Special Writer the employees. ” ly to allocate $49,000 to TN
Members of the Canton Board The township supervisor, treasurer and clerk Construction LLC to paint the
Part-time, variable, and sea- of Trustees also unanimously township Public Works Building.
sonal Canton Township employ- approved on Dec. 7 a 2.5 percent hold full-time salaried positions, Trustees also discussed rezoning
ees have gained step pay hikes, pay raise for merit non-union and received the 2.5 percent pay hike. of six parcels in the Michigan
effective Jan. 1 of this year, fol- full-time employees, along with Avenue-Denton Road area, for
lowing a unanimous vote Jan. 12 elected township officials. possible online retailer use.
of the Canton Township Board of The township supervisor, to OHM Advisors for a consor- She asked about infrastructure, Trustee Steven Sneideman
Trustees. treasurer and clerk hold full-time tium study. Livonia, Westland including a previous water tower. asked “that we will be ensured
The seasonal employees will salaried positions, and received and Northville Township are the Director of Municipal Services we don't lose the bulk of the
receive step raises when and if the 2.5 percent pay hike. other communities seeking such Jade Smith noted capital expens- trees,” a concern echoed by
they return to work in 2021, noted During a Jan. 12 Zoom meet- a consortium with Canton as a es will occur if Canton joins, with Trustee Tania Ganguly.
Township Clerk Michael Siegrist. ing, trustees discussed briefly partner. further discussion also to include Additional planning commission
Some eligibility will be based on joining a regional water consor- Said Trustee Kate Borninski, water rates. and board of trustees review is
total hours worked in 2020. The tium, and allocated some $12,000 “I think this is really exciting.” In other action on Jan. 12, the on tap for the site.
Father is charged in Forgotten harvest provides

boy’s shooting death free food to area families

A Canton Township father has struck and killed his son who Van Buren Township and who would like to pick up food
been charged with involuntary was with him in the room. The Forgotten Harvest (FH) will con- for another family or neighbor,
manslaughter in the death of his boy was immediately transported tinue to host free pop-up food should, however, provide a
8-year-old son. to a local hospital by Canton fire pantries every Tuesday from 2- name, address and the number
Wayne County Prosecutor personnel where he succumbed 4:30 p.m., or while supplies last. of people living in the house-
Kym Worthy has charged to the injury, according to police Anyone in hold and /or the
Nicholas A. Bennett, 33, in con- accounts. Further facts and evi- need can drive up ” number of senior
nection with the fatal shooting of dence will be presented in court to the distribution No registrations citizens in the
his son at their Canton mobile at the preliminary examination, area outside of the or forms household, if
home on Dec. 15. said a statement from Worthy's Community applicable.
Police were called to the office. Services entrance are necessary The distribu-
home located in the 41020 block Bennett was arraigned on a at Township Hall, or required. tion model of all
of Old Michigan Avenue at about charge of involuntary Nicholas A. Bennett 46425 Tyler Road. Forgotten Harvest
3:54 p.m. Dec. 15. According to manslaughter last week in 35th Volunteers will Pop-Up Pantry
police reports, Bennett was District Court in Plymouth. He is nary examination on the charges load fresh groceries into the events is from “truck to trunk”
working on or cleaning a rifle scheduled for a probable cause Feb. 5 before Judge Michael vehicle of anyone in need. Please have all trunks free of
when one round discharged and hearing Jan. 29 and a prelimi- Gerou “We're really excited to be belonging and cleared for easy
continuing the free food distri- loading of groceries, officials
bution partnership with said.
Forgotten Harvest,” said If interested in volunteering
Township Supervisor Kevin to help with the distribution
McNamara. “We know many of effort, call the Senior Center
our residents and neighboring (734) -699-8919.
residents are in need of food For more information about
and we hope this helps them the Van Buren Township pop-up
during these challenging times.” pantry visit https://vanburen-
No registrations or forms are mi.org/ or https://www.forgotten-
necessary or required. Anyone harvest.org/

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 for the following: the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SYSTEM AT FIRE STATION # 1 In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
Bids may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you or activities.
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. the ADA.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
Publish 1/21/2021 CN2159 - 012121 2.5 x 2.051 of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 for the following: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
GENERATOR AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SYSTEM - PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Publish 1/21/2021 CN2160 - 012121 2.5 x 2.051 The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Publish: 01/21/21 CN2158 - 012121 2.5 x 4.72
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 for the following: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
February 11, 2021
EMBEDDED SOCIAL WORK SERVICES - PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, February 11, 2021 at 7:00
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or PM. The meeting will be held by electronic remote access. Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89145586479
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Or iPhone one-tap: 1-312-626-6799 (89145586479#) or 1-301-715-8592 (89145586479#)
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Or Telephone: 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Publish 1/21/2021 CN2161 - 012121 2.5 x 2.051 Webinar ID: 891 4558 6479
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 7:00 P.M.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Call to Order
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 for the following: Pledge of Allegiance
TOWING SERVICES Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- Approval of Minutes:
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The January 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Approval of Agenda
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK General Calendar:
Publish 1/21/2021 CN2162 - 012121 2.5 x 2.051 1. Applicant, Matthew Cler, representative of Johnson Development, LLC, for property located on the east side of Lotz
Road between Ford Rd. and Warren Rd., Zoning LI- Light Industrial. Property address is 5900 N. Lotz. Appealing
Article 6A, Section 6 A.25 (Legibility and Design) of the sign ordinance, subsection 2. Ground Signs, Subsection
Lettering, to allow VA Signage Standards in regard to the font type and size. Parcel ID 048-99-0022-701 (Building).
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 2. Applicant, Scott Barbat, for property located at the northeast corner of Ford. Rd. and Haggerty Rd., Zoning C-4.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Property address is 41350 Ford Rd. Appealing Section 6.02(C)(1) (Maximum Building Coverage) and Section 4.01(C)
(Minimum Number of Drive-Through Stacking Spaces) of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variances are to allow
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 19% building coverage (a variance of 9% from the maximum allowable building coverage of 10%) and 9 stacking spaces
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 for the following: for the drive-through restaurant (a variance of 1 stacking space from the minimum requirement for 10 stacking spaces).
Parcel ID 71-047-99-0006-001 (Planning)
CONSULTING SERVICES TO DEVELOP PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FIVE-YEAR MASTER PLAN
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
Publish 1/21/2021 CN2163 - 012121 2.5 x 2.051 A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2164 - 012121 2.5 x 6.281