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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 notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
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,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
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
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
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
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
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.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
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,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
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.
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NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS
To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the Township of Canton:
Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan,
must be cut and destroyed on or before the 1st day of May, June, July, August, September 2018 and/or as needed. And every
owner, occupant, or person having charge of any such land must notify the Township that such weeds have been destroyed with-
in three days of such cutting. Any person failing to comply with this notice on or before the date mentioned shall be liable to the
imposition of the penalties set forth in Ordinance Number 64, of the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, and
shall be liable for all expenses incurred by the Township in destroying said noxious weeds, which expenses, if unpaid by the
owner or to the occupant, shall be spread against the property on the next County and School Tax Roll or the next General
Township Tax Roll and/or the Township may place a lien upon the property to secure the collection of such expense.
The township may notify by certified mail, with return receipt requested, the owner, agent, or occupant, as shown on the current
county and school tax roll, of any lands on which such noxious weeds are found growing. Such notice shall contain methods of
treating and eradicating such noxious weeds and a summary of the provisions of this section. Failure of the township to give such
notice shall not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the payment of any penalty provided in this article or any
debt created under this article.
NOTICE TO CUT LAWN GRASS IN EXCESS OF FIVE INCHES
The township shall notify the violator of excessive lawn grass in the same manner as provided for in Ord. No. 78-2(c).
(Ord. No. 64, as amended, § 6, 6-24-1997; Ord. of 8-9-2016(1), § 1)
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Notice of Public Hearing
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPOSED ACTION:
Cluster Housing Option (CHO) Review
DATE OF HEARING:
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
TIME OF HEARING:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
APPLICATION:
2279-0218: Verona Park Cluster Housing Option
APPLICANT:
Centennial Home Group LLC (Mr. Jack Carnahan, P.E., PLLC)
NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN
that the Charter Township of Plymouth has received an application for a Cluster Housing Option
(CHO) on Tax ID No. R-78-037-99-0001-000, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 99. The property is generally located west of
Beck Road, north of Edinburgh Drive, east of Ridge Road, and south of N. Territorial Road. Please note, the subject site was pre-
viously referenced as "Edinburgh Estates" by the Planning Commission.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspondence regarding
the case to Plymouth Township Hall, addressed to the Community Development Department. Pertinent information relative to
the application is on file at the Plymouth Township, Public Services Counter (second floor) and may be viewed during regular
business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities
at the public hearing upon one weeks advance notice by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170; (734) 354-3201.
Publish: March 8, 2018
Kendra Barberena, Secretary, Planning Commission
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Amiduncertainties, pushback
and skepticism, supporters of
the Plymouth Arts and
Recreation Complex (PARC)
met with the Plymouth
Township Board of Trustees in
an effort to develop a millage
proposal by mid-April. The
Plymouth Arts and Recreation
Complex was financed by
investors Mark and Patty
Malcolm. The old Central
Middle School building in down-
town Plymouth along with the
surrounding 16.6 acres of prop-
erty was purchased for $3.3 mil-
lion from the Plymouth Canton
Community Schools in 2015. Don
Soenen is the president of the
PARC.
Plans now include the reno-
vation, preservation and restora-
tion of the current building that
at one time was Plymouth High
School, and the construction of a
new 800-seat performing arts
theater. Soenen and Malcolm
have been hosting back-to-back
public forums and meetings
with city and township home-
owners associations for the past
eightmonths.
Addressing a standing room
only crowd last Tuesday, Soenen
faced tough questions as he pre-
sented slides and summarized
the plan that will require the
support of the Plymouth
Township electorate. The PARC
plan needs approval of a 1-mill,
20-year tax to be assessed
against both city and township
property owners. The millage is
estimated to generate about $24
million to be used to support the
PARC. City officials have been
supportive of the project and
former Plymouth Mayor Dan
Dwyer, who served on the PARC
committee, said the commission
is “110 percent behind” the proj-
ect and it is the best idea to
come to the area “indecades.”
Initial plans that called for
reopening the sports fields, gym-
nasium, swimming pool, and
auditorium for all area residents
in the Plymouth community, met
with strong resistance and rejec-
tion from the previous township
administration. The initial target
set by the investors has grown
from $10 million to $30 million
with the addition of the perform-
ing arts theater. When Soenen
first addressed the Plymouth
Township board in 2013 asking
for support in the formof a feasi-
bility study, former Township
Treasurer Ron Edwards flatly
refused to consider the plan. He
said he felt the township needed
their “own facility,” and intro-
duced a recreation plan that he
estimated would cost the town-
ship $2.6million.
Soenen, a 48-year township
resident, explained that profes-
sional, independent surveys
indicate that 60 percent of city
residents nowsupport PARC.
“If we can bring more people
to downtown-that's a good
thing…it will drive up property
values,” he said.
According to Soenen, the
estimate for the oldbuilding ren-
ovation is pegged at $7-8 million,
improvements to the infrastruc-
ture at $8 million and the per-
forming arts center $13-14 mil-
lion. He claims a .75 mill tax
would cost the “average” home-
owner about $95 annually.
“We need to come together
between the township and the
city…If the voters don't want it,
I'll walk away in a minute,”
Soenen said.
Township Supervisor Kurt
Heise said the board members
were disheartened by disparag-
ing anti-PARC robo calls
received by several residents
prior to the meeting. He said the
call profile was the same in
nature as those instigatedduring
the last township election; calls
he said emanated from Milan
Michigan equipment. Those
calls reportedly left some elder-
ly and handicapped individuals
who attended the meeting upset
and feeling intimidated.
“I think it's disturbing in
regards to the comments made
toward the individuals; claims of
profiteering,” Trustee Bob
Doroshewitz commented.
“I think you should beware of
a businessman bearing a gift of
an albatross which would
become a future albatross,” said
resident Mary Klein. Most resi-
dents who commented at the
meeting challenged the PARC
project and one said the lack of
parking in the city was already a
problem. The PARC plan calls
for parking for 800 cars. Some
residents praised the effort to
preserve the arts and music cul-
ture in the community and need
for the project.
Arne Guimmo, who lives near
Farmer and Blunk, was also not
in favor of public funding for the
project.
“You can say it's a downtown
facility, but it's in a residential
area. The PARC theater changes
that residential area drastically.”
Soenen said he wants the
ballot question on the August
primary at a time “when there is
the greatest chance for themaxi-
mumvoter turnout.”
Soenen told board members
that the building, the property
and contributions would be
donated to the township and the
city after the formation of an
authority tomanage and operate
the arts and recreation facility.
The next step according to
Heise would be to form an
authority that both the city and
the township “can agree to.”
Documents presented to the
board in draft form by the PARC
group consisted of a plan for a
recreation authority with an
executive board comprising
elected or appointed officials,
having official by-laws and a
sole-source management con-
tract with the authority to be
known as PARA, Plymouth Arts
andRecreationAuthority.
“We've got a little bit of an
idea of what it takes to run a
business.” Soenen said.
Don Howard
Staff Writer
If we can bring more
people to downtown-that's
a good thing…it will
drive up property values.
”
Millage for arts complex proposed to trustees
ments until all survivor obligations are
met for a group of “over two dozen
employees.” The remaining dispute
involves settlement of pensions. The
township board has recently reported
that city obligation at close to $1.5million.
The agreement allowed bothparties to
waive a right to claim that litigation
should be dismissed due to the expira-
tion of a statute of limitations.
“The Township and the City wish to
continue voluntary negotiation to resolve
the dispute regarding the payment by the
City to the township of health care
costs…as well as to explore other poten-
tial options of resolution, such as media-
tion and/or arbitration…” the document
read.
Informed sources say it was the delib-
erate stalling by the current city commis-
sion and the lack of progress toward set-
tlement that triggered the township
board action last week. Should Heise
cancel the tolling agreement, the city will
have, by law, 30 days inwhich to respond.
townships responsible for sidewalk repair
andmaintenance.
Canton is now in the second phase of
the sidewalk repair program after a num-
ber of repairs were done in the first, said
Faas. Repairs are done by zone for budget
reasons and to be less disruptive.
Resident William Asper, who cited a
City of Warren court case on easements,
said he is concerned about sewers and
sidewalks with tree damage. “But you
guys are still trying to get the money from
me,” said Asper. “It's been going on for a
very long time. My neighbors are paying
for this stuff and really it's Canton's
responsibility. When you accept the lowest
bid, you're going to get the lowest quality.
It just doesn'tmake sense tome.”
Resident JoanNeubacher and her hus-
band built the couple's home in 1976 in
Brookside subdivision. She told the board
members that she is concerned about tree
hazards. She said she walked her subdivi-
sion to verify thosehazards.
“Canton said Wayne County was
responsible,” noted Neubacher. “Wayne
County said we have no budget. Basically,
I did all that work for nothing,” she added.
Williams explained that when Ash
trees died in his subdivision the residents
were responsible for their removal; Faas
noted trees are only removed by the coun-
tywhen they pose an imminent danger.
Residents Mike and Doris Burke spoke
to the boardmembers about his “eye test”
of looking at marked pavement. “I'm all
about safety,” Mike Burke said. “So many
blocks have pavement issues” and aren't
marked, he added.
Resident John Dimaggio worked 30
years with Wayne County Roads and is a
contractor.
“What is the quality of the concrete
that's going in?” asked Dimaggio, who
noted sidewalks can also have sealers
applied for strength.
Several residents expressed concerns
about road potholes, with George Miller
noting Sheldon Road flooding, Lilley and
Sheldon road potholes, and a damaged
guardrail.
Township officials explained that the
laws regarding the performance and pay-
ment for road maintenance differ from
those for sidewalk repair.
“The county has been out, not fast
enough by anyone's tastes. We are seeing
some potholes filled, not fast enough,”
saidWilliams.
Municipal Services' Faas noted the
township added sidewalks in 2001-14 to
about 6 miles of “gaps” where none exist-
ed. He said work will start this year by
May 1.
“The township has good data on all
these locations. The township pays for a
good amount each year,” addedFaas.
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Notice of Public Hearing
Charter Township of Canton
Lower Rouge Trail Expansion Supplemental Funding
The Charter Township of Canton is pursuing additional funding support to expand the Lower Rouge Trail east to the Hannan bor-
der, as it applies for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant and is seeking public input.
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on
Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 6:00
P.M. at the Canton Administration Building - Board Room, located at 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188.
All individuals who currently reside in Canton Township, or who utilize the Canton Trail System are encouraged to attend.
Participants planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by calling 734/394-5360.
Comments may be submitted in writing through March 16, 2018, or made in person at the public hearing. All written comments
should be addressed to Greg Hohenberger, Canton Leisure Services Director, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188.
The Charter Township of Canton will provide additional necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with dis-
abilities at the public hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring
auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager & ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
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