A Van Buren Township man will
serve five years on probation for his part
in the robbery of a Canton man's home
and the theft of his car.
Eric Lee Taylor, 35, accepted a plea
bargain from prosecutors who dropped
charges of identity theft, receiving and
concealing stolen property less than
$20,000, auto theft and using a financial
transaction device (credit card) without
consent. He entered a guilty plea to one
count of unarmed of robbery and was
sentenced to last week byWayne County
Circuit Court Judge James Callahan.
The robbery took place in the home
of a 42-year-old Canton Township man
with whom Taylor had a year-long rela-
tionship which began with an online
Craig's List meeting, according to police.
Taylor was accused of arranging for two
other unnamed suspects to go to the vic-
tim's home located on Hunter's Way,
near Geddes and Canton Center roads,
and steal his 2012 Ford Escape, a laptop
computer and a credit card.
The stolen vehicle was located in
Ypsilanti and police found the victim's
laptop computer at Taylor's Van Buren
Township residence, according to
police.
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February 19, 2015
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
March l2, 2015
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, March 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM
.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Julia Perkins, Vicki Welty, Alan Okon
Alternate:
Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2015 Minutes
General Calendar:
Canton Senior Leasing, LLC, Applicant and Project Representatives, Tami Hunt and David Stobb, Owners Bryce Brendtke and
Gary L. Brendtke for property at 3648 Canton Center S and Owners Larry Bell and Jennifer Bell at 3698 Canton Center S,
Canton, MI 48188 located on the West side of Canton Center Rd between Geddes and Dionne Roads, appealing Section 26.02
footnote b, minimum lot width to depth ratio in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts to allow a property split. Parcel 112-99-0011-
000 and 112-99-0010-000 (Planning).
Dennis Krestel, Applicant and Project Representative for property at the SE corner of Ford Rd and Oakview Dr, appealing
Section 6.10 for site development standards for the Central Business District Overlay, Section D-Schedule of Regulations, C-2
District, front, rear and side yard setbacks including footnotes b, c, d and e. Parcel 057-99-0001-712. (Planning)
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
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk’s Office, 1150
S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon two a week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188 (734) 394-5260
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Purchase Orders. I further move to authorize the Finance & Budget Director to increase Blanket Purchase Orders that are direct-
ly tied to contractual obligations whereby increased participation/usage require additional expenditures, or are in a fiduciary
capacity; and to decrease Blanket Purchase Orders as necessary when the actual obligations are less than initially requested.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and Award of Contract to
Cribley Drilling Company to Install Ground Water Well at the Canton Sports Center (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by Sneideman to approve the budget amendment: Increase Revenues: Transfer from fund balance Account #246-
000.695_0001 by $50,444.65 (2014 balance of unspent funds from the Capital Outlay Infrastructure Account) Increase
Expenses: Capital Outlay Infrastructure # 246-441.970_0050 by $50,445 (Amount will increase account from $280,000 to
$330,445)Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to award a contract with Cribley
Drilling Co. Inc, 8300 Dexter-Chelsea Road, Dexter MI 48130-9786, for installation of an irrigation ground water well system
at the Canton Sports Center in the amount not-to-exceed $53,204.80 from budget Account # 246-41.970_0050, Community
Improvement Fund - Capital Outlay Infrastructure. Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COM-
MENT:
Ms. Makki asked when the new ordinance would become effective. Ms. Kolb replied the ordinance will be effective
on February 19, 2015 and businesses will have 90 days to make application.
OTHER:
Trustee Sneideman commented on Friday,
March 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. the Partnership for the Arts is holding their fund raiser at the Village Theater. Ticket Prices are
$35/person. On Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. the Canton Community Foundation is holding their
fundraiser at the Henry Ford Museum 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124. Ticket Prices: $175/person; $1200/table of
8.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
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 and can also be accessed through our web
site
after Board Approval. Publish: February 19, 2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: February 19, 2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
BOARD OF REVIEWAPPOINTMENTS
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Terry G. Bennett, Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan to all residents of the Charter Township of Canton: that all persons protesting their assessment must complete peti-
tions prior to appearing before the Board. A personal appearance is not required. All petitions must be received in the Assessor's
office by March 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
The Board of Review will be held in the Canton Township Hall on the first floor, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road. Entry into the
building can be accessed through the front doors of Township Hall. Please come prepared, as an eight (8) minute limit before
the Board will be strictly adhered to.
The following is the schedule for March Board of Review.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Organizational Meeting - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(No Appointments)
Monday, March 9, 2015
Hearings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Hearings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Please be advised that on Tuesday March 10 after 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 11 after 4:30 p.m. entry to the building can
only be accessed through the front entrance of the Township Hall.
If you have any questions regarding the March Board of Review, you may call Jamie Rohraff, Secretary to the Board of Review
(734) 394-5111.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Charter Township of Canton Township
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015 for the following:
FERTILIZER AND PLANT PROTECTANTS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. 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 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.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 2/19/2015
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written
claim with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discov-
ered. Notice should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton,
Michigan 48188. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Division of Public Works
at 734/394-5150 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Publish: February 19 and February 26, 2015
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ANTON
Patriot Park to be open house topic
Canton Library Book Project seeks ‘book givers’
Summit offers ‘cure’ for winter time doldrums
Robbery suspect takes plea bargain in court, avoids prison time
The Canton Leisure Services
department wants to knowwhat
residentswant at Patriot Park.
Located on the northwest
corner of Ford and Ridge
Roads, Patriot Park is currently
134 acres of undeveloped land
that was acquired by Canton
Township through a Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund
grant for the purpose of creat-
ing a large community park,
which would provide both pas-
sive and active recreation
opportunities.
The department is in the
process of updating the master
plan for the park and officials
are seeking input from the pub-
lic regarding the facility. An
open house scheduled specifi-
cally to hear public comments
on the plan has been scheduled
for 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the
Summit on the Park, located at
46000 Summit Parkway in
Canton.
Residents can visit the
Summit Arts II room to provide
comments on the master plan
draft for Patriot Park. The draft
plan is available for review at
. Hard
copies are also available for
review during regular business
hours at the Summit on the
Park front desk and at the
Canton Leisure Services
Administrative Office, located
at 1150 S. CantonCenterRoad.
Canton residents can also
provide feedback about the
Patriot Park Master Plan Draft
by taking an online survey at
/
s/PatriotParkUpdate2015,
which will be available through
Monday, March 9.
“Members of our community
nowhave an opportunity to sub-
mit their feedback which is of
critical importance to the suc-
cess of our planning process for
Patriot Park,” said Brad Sharp,
parks manager. “The communi-
ty also has a chance to direct
where we're headed with the
development of Patriot Park to
include natural spaces, trails,
athletic opportunities and other
desired amenities.”
Participants are asked to reg-
ister for the open house by call-
ing (734) 394-5360 or by emailing
Nearly everyone has a favorite book.
It's the one they recommend to others over
and over again and often is responsible for
changing an outlook or even a life.
Staff members at the Canton Public
Library are offering readers the chance to
share that book with others in the commu-
nity who, for whatever reason, don't read
for pleasure or own books. The Canton
Book Project is a chance to share the love
of reading by giving books to others by
becoming a book giver. Book givers will
have the opportunity to distribute a book
of their choice to other members of the
community at any reading level.
Applications to become a book giver
are now being accepted from readers of
all ages. Those accepted will agree to
attend the Canton Book Project reception
and distribution night April 16 and hand
out all of the book provided by April 30.
Book givers must also seek out others who
don't regularly read as recipients of books
and allow their image and name to be
used by the library for promotion about
the program.
Aided with a grant from Pitney Bowes
Inc., and support of the Friends of the
Canton Public Library, the library will
purchase copies of nominated titles to be
distributed.
Applications, available online at
, are due by 6 p.m.
March 7.
“The purpose of the project is to give
people the opportunity to share their love
of a book that is special to them with oth-
ers in the community,” said Laura
Fawcett, program librarian at the Canton
Public Library. “By reaching out to non-
readers, we hope to create a spark that
creates an engaged, well-informed com-
munity of readers.”
To learn more about the Canton Book
Project, or to access a Book Giver applica-
tion,
go
to
-
ducing-canton-book-project
Jason Lombardo may have the cure for
thewinter blahs.
Lombardo, the coordinator at the
Summit on thePark inCanton said that the
chilly winter months are the perfect time
to head indoors and take advantage of the
variety of recreational activities for indi-
viduals and families theSummit offers.
"With recreation opportunities for the
whole family, the Summit can help you
beat thewinter doldrums and keep season-
al lethargy at bay," Lombardo said.
"Whatever the size of your family or the
schedule of your week, you can stay active
in thewintermonths at theSummit."
The Summit provides open gym time
throughout the week. Check summiton-
thepark.org for hours and availability and
beginning Feb. 23, the Summit Aquatic
Center will offer daily open swim times
from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays;
from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays;
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays and from 1:30-
5:30 p.m. Saturdays andSundays.
Another option for families with
younger children is Bartlett's Boot Camp, a
weekly 25-30 minute parent/child fitness
class that is appropriate for children ages
2-12 and their parents. Bartlett's Boot
Camp takes place Tuesdays in the Summit
gym from 6-6:30 p.m. and encourages
movement and healthy habits while having
fun in a family atmosphere, Lombardo
said.
Bartlett's Boot Camp is followed by fam-
ily open gym time from 6:30-8 p.m. on
Tuesdays. The class is free for Summit
members and $5 per child for non-mem-
bers.
For more information about Summit on
the Park, visit
or call (734) 394-5460.
The Summit on the Park is located at
46000 Summit Parkway.
