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State police seeking Inkster academy recruits

There are 20 young men in ership and mentor skills, while To qualify, interested male stu-
Inkster on the “wanted” list of the developing their personal charac- ” dents must live within the 48141
Michigan State Police. ter. The students will tour Michigan State University, zip code. There is no restriction as
The state law enforcement The four-day program, during the State Capitol, and participate to school district being attended if
agency is searching for 20 recruits which the teens will be housed at the student lives within the 48141
from the Inkster community to the training academy, is offering in team-building and character-building zip code. Interested applicants
participate in the Michigan State male students a crash course cov- exercises during the free academy. should contact Trooper Antonio
Police Youth Leadership ering various topics including: Palmer at
Academy this year. There is no physical activity, water safety, PalmerA@michigan.gov or
cost to participate in the academy, nutrition, alcohol and drug aware- Trooper Austin DeClercq at
which is funded through the ness, gang awareness, domestic during the free academy. ing home to the community, the DeClercA@michigan.gov. The
Byrne JAG Grant. violence awareness, first aid, Transportation will be provid- students will complete a commu- deadline for accepting applica-
The goal, according to a state leadership and public speaking. ed for the students to and from nity service project and celebrate tions is May 19. More information
police spokesman, is to partner 14 The students will tour Michigan the Michigan State Police at a graduation ceremony lunch- can be found at
and 15-year-old males with men- State University, the State Capitol, Training Academy leaving eon with their family, mentors Michigan.gov/MSP under the
tors from local law enforcement and participate in team-building Sunday, June 23, and returning from the program and local offi- Grants and Community Service
agencies to help them learn lead- and character-building exercises Thursday, June 27. Upon return- cials. section.
Annual sidewalk repair program is OK'd by trustees

As two Canton Township mined to be the responsibility responsibilities and a green dot was followed by a unanimous noted residents are billed if the
staffers explained the safety of the property owner. for resident ones on sections board vote to proceed with the township handles repairs.
aspects of sidewalk repair, William Semchak, township needing repair. repairs. Zones targeted in sidewalk
some residents asked about engineering manager, noted the Kristin Kolb, township attor- Affected residents will have repair, with the area south of
paying for those repairs at the township sidewalk repair pro- ney, said the responsibility for either 60 days to do that work Palmer Road: Bi-Parkview
March 26 board of trustees gram is in the 20th year. repairs came to Canton and with a permit and inspection, Estates 1; Bi-Parkview Estates
meeting. Semchak noted the large num- other townships following resi- or have the township start that 2; Forest Brook 2; Poplar Ridge,
Currently, the township pays ber of sidewalks in Canton, and dent injuries on Wayne County work this summer. Semchak and plus miscellaneous other
for some repairs to sidewalks explained that staff members rights of way. said he hopes it will be com- locations in Canton Township
while other sections are deter- affix a red dot for township The public hearing March 26 pleted by this summer, and scheduled this year.
Township teens suggest new skate park in Canton

Julie Brown Three young men, Kane Pryor, Rafael Canton Township Supervisor Pat Williams, The three attend Starkweather Academy
Staff Writer Cuevas and Kaleb Roberts, spoke to the who then referred the possibility to Canton of the Plymouth-Canton Community
board of trustees, advocating a new skate Leisure Services Director Greg Schools and live in Canton. Pryor doesn't
Three young Canton residents are hop- park in the township. They cited other com- Hohenberger and his staff to research. have his driver's license yet, and has need-
ing to "flip" the plans for a park in the com- munities such as Westland with municipal After the meeting, Pryor noted, “The ed a parent to drive him to neighboring
munity. skate parks, and the benefits for fighting health and wellness aspect of it (skate- communities with skate parks.
During the March 26 Canton meeting, a obesity and mental illness including boarding). All the skateboarders are “I grew up here. I've just never really
neighborhood park plan for the north side depression. healthy.” He said he doesn't play video had a place to skate in my own community,”
of Koppernick Road east of I-275 was dis- The young men noted some of their games, and noted, “I'm just trying to get that he added. “I've always wanted one in my
cussed. Township officials said they aim to friends aren't involved in traditional school to be not happening.” own city. It's what I want to do.”
put neighborhood parks throughout Canton sports, preferring skate parks.
within a 10-minute walk of residents. “Good presentation, thank you,” said Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – March 26, 2019 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton was held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman,
INVITATION TO BID Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Manager of Legal Services & Contract Administration – Kolb, Director
Trumbull, Director Meier, Director Hohenberger, Engineering Manager Serchak, Engineer Hidalgo, Engineer Merkey Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to move from open to closed session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss pending litigation under Section
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 8(e) of the Open Meetings Act. Motion carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist,
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 for the following:
Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Closed Session to Discuss Confidential Legal Opinion
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to move from closed to open session at 7:03 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Supervisor Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Adoption of Agenda Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to
approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of the Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
Bids may be picked up at the office of Northwest Consultants, Inc. 44978 Ford Road Suite A, Canton MI 48187, or you may con- to approve the minutes of March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen’s Non-Agenda
tact Gary Schmitt at: 734/454-7566. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name, compa- Item Comments: Melissa Daub, Wayne County Commissioner, District #10; Announced a Town Hall Meeting on roads Thursday,
ny name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject April 4, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. at the Summit Ballroom. Trustee Foster will speak on the Canton Road Program and Wayne County
any or all bids. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in DPS will explain the plans and processes regarding road repair and maintenance. Flyers were made available. Three Starkweather
employment or the provision of services.
Academy students spoke on the need for a skate park in Canton. Trustee Anne Marie Graham-Hudak read a prepared statement.
“The terrorist attacks on New Zealand’s Muslim community affects all communities of humanity and faith. Canton Township
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
stands in solidarity with the Muslim community today as we mourn the loss of innocent lives in New Zealand. Canton Township
is a welcoming community and we recommit ourselves to the safety of all of our residents no matter their faith, race, gender/gen-
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der identity, or sexual orientation. We stand against ALL hate crimes, no matter if they happen in our township, or on the other
side of the globe. We ask all residents to reject ignorance and fear and elevate the unifying principles of inclusion, mutual respect,
appreciation and understanding.” Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to place the last two comments entered into public
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON record. Motion carried unanimously. Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, supported by Foster to approve payment of the
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Considered holding the Public Hearing for the 2019
‘Sidewalk Repair Program’. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to open the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. to hear com-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed ments on the necessity of sidewalk repairs pursuant to the Township Sidewalk Ordinance, Sidewalk Repair Program Policy and
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 for the following: as provided in Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989. Motion carried unanimously. Basharat Anwar, 43486 Barclay Way, had
questions about the necessity of repairing a crack and spoke against the program’s implementation on his property. Ali Atriss,
FIRE STATION 1 FLOOR - EPOXY COATING INSTALLATION 45599 Hanford Rd, received a letter for sidewalk repair and spoke of concern for the program and policy. He spoke against the
program due to a lack of complete application. Steven Dykstra, 45430 Fieldstone Dr. spoke against the program due to the prop-
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact erty taxes paid. Sanjay Dedhia, 8381 Westchester Lane commented that he is in favor of the program. George Miller, 1946
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, Briarfield, did not speak in favor or opposed to the program but asked questions about testing. Chaitanya Kulkarni, 43589
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept Fredericksburg St., did not speak in favor or against the program, but had questions about his parcel of property. Motion by
or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age Siegrist, supported by Foster to close the Public Hearing on the necessity of sidewalk repairs to the Township Sidewalk
or disability in employment or the provision of services. Ordinance, Sidewalk Repair Program Policy and as provided in Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989. Motion carried unan-
imously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to adopt the attached resolution requiring replacement of sidewalks in Bi-
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Parkview Estates #1, Bi-Parkview Estates #2, Forest Brook #1, Forest Brook #2, Poplar Ridge, and miscellaneous locations as
indicated on the attached list and published in the Canton Eagle on March 7, 2019 & March 21, 2019. Motion carried unani-
Publish 4/4/2019 CN1861 - 040419 2.5 x 2.043 mously. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Reappointments to the Historic District Commission Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to move to approve the Township Supervisor’s recommendation for reappointment of Dave
Curtis and Ralph Welton to the Canton Historic District Commission for three year terms effective through April 30, 2022.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Motion carried unanimously. Item C-2. Consider Appointment to the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to move that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton approve the appoint-
INVITATION TO BID
ment of Nick Brandon to the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage to serve as the PCCS Representative for a three-year term
through 12/31/2021. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider First Reading of an
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Amendment to Appendix A- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances for the Oakwood Healthcare/Filmore Place Rezoning
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 for the following:
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to move to introduce and hold the first reading of the proposed amendment to Appendix
A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton as provided in the attached ordinance which rezones the
2019 CRACK SEALING PROGRAM
subject parcel (tax parcel # 125-99-0002-709) from LI-R, Light Industrial Research to R-6, Single-Family Attached Residential
District. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to move to table consideration of the amend-
Bids may be picked up at the office of Northwest Consultants, Inc. 44978 Ford Road Suite A, Canton MI 48187, or you may con- ment for a second reading on April 9, 2019. The proposed amendment to Appendix A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the
tact Gary Schmitt at: 734/454-7566. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name, compa- Charter Township of Canton as provided in the attached ordinance which rezones the subject parcel (tax parcel # 125-99-0002-
ny name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject 709) from LI-R, Light Industrial Research to R-6, Single-Family Attached Residential District. Motion carried unanimously. Item
any or all bids. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in G-2. Consider Preliminary Approval of the Park Creek Planned Development District Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
employment or the provision of services.
to adopt the following resolution of the approval of the Park Creek Planned Development District. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of Annual Maintenance & Technical Support Agreement for Cityworks Asset Management
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Software Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve payment of the Annual Software Maintenance and Technical
Support Agreement for Cityworks from Azteca Systems, Inc., 11075 South State St., Suite 24, and Sandy, UT 84070 and approve
Publish 4/4/2018 CN1862 - 040419 2.5 x 2.043 a purchase order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-4. Consider Award of a Purchase
Order Contract to Core and Main for 7,380 Feet of Type K Copper Tubing, Brass Fittings and Stop Box and Rod Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award a purchase order contract for the purchase of 7,380 feet of Type K copper tubing and
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Brass fittings to Core and Main for an amount not to exceed $103,316.30. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-5. Consider
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Award of a Contract to Hutch Paving for the Major Road, Major Asphalt Projects for the 2019 Road Improvement Program and
Authorize a Budget Amendment Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman move to approve a purchase order and contract
with Hutch Paving, Inc. for the 2019 Major Road-Major Asphalt Projects construction in the amount of $1,080,800 plus a 10%
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at contingency of $108,080 a total of $1,188,880. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to move
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. to approve the following budget amendment. Motion carried unanimously. Increase Expenditures: Roads, Major – Capital
Outlay #204-446-11.970_0050 $1,188,880 Decrease Expenditures: Roads, Major – Professional Services, Engineering #204-
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Charter Township 446-11.801_0040 $1,188,880 Item G-6. Consider Award of a Contract to Great Lakes Contracting Solutions, LLC. for the Major
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Road, Major Concrete Projects for the 2019 Road Improvement Program and Authorize a Budget Amendment. Motion by
or activities. Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a purchase order and contract with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions, LLC for the
2019 Major Road-Major Concrete Projects construction in the amount of $660,607.47 plus a 10% contingency of $66,060.74 for
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- a total of $726,668.21. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the following budg-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of et amendment. Motion carried unanimously. Increase Expenditures: Roads, Major – Capital Outlay #204-446-11.970_0050
the ADA. $726,669 Decrease Expenditures: Roads, Major – Professional Services, Engineering #204-446-11.801_0040 $726,669 Item G-
7. Consider Award of a Contract to Great Lakes Contracting Solutions, LLC for the Major Road, Minor Concrete Projects for the
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services 2019 Road Improvement Program and Authorize a Budget Amendment. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township following budget amendment. Motion carried unanimously. Increase Expenditures: Roads, Major – Capital Outlay #204-446-
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 11.970_0050 $971,345 Decrease Expenditures: Roads, Major – Professional Services, Engineering #204-446-11.801_0040
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. $971,345 Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a purchase order and contract with Great Lakes Contracting
Solutions, LLC or the 2019 Major Road-Minor Concrete Projects construction in the amount of $883,040.65 plus a 10% contin-
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies gency of $88,304.06 for a total of $971,344.71. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-8. Consider Authorizing the Purchase of
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Property for Development of a Northeast Neighborhood Park Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens move to authorize the
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Township Supervisor to sign any documents necessary to complete the sale of an approximate one quarter acre parcel along
are generally prohibited. Koppernick Road east of I-275 for a cost of $25,000 with the land to be developed into a neighborhood park. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens move to approve the following budget amendment. Motion carried unan-
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- imously. Increase Revenue: 246-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $25,000 Increase Expense: 246-750.970_0070 Capital
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Outlay Land $25,000 Item G-9. Consider Approving a 2019 Blanket Purchase Order on behalf of the Fire Department Motion
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon by Siegrist, supported by Slavens move to approve a 2019 blanket purchase order in the amount of $40,000, issued to Douglass
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Safety Systems, LLC, 2566 N. Meridian Rd., Suite #6, Sanford, MI 48657. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-10. Consider
Waiving the Bidding Process and Approve the Purchase and Training of Two German Shepherds Motion by Siegrist, supported
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its by Slavens move to waive the bidding process and approve the purchase and training of two German Shepherds in the total
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. amount of $24,200, from K9 Academy Training. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-11. Consider Waiving the Bidding Process
and Purchase Priority Dispatch Software Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens move to waive the bidding process and
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities approve the purchase of ProQA Emergency Medical/Fire Dispatch software in the amount of $115,995 from Priority Dispatch,
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, 110 Regent Street, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, sup-
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. ported by Sneideman to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. 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,
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval.
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. 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
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