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evidence of ownership or non-ownership of any dog and of issuance or non-issuance of a dog license or tag. ARTICLE V. – ANIMALS
FANCIER’S PERMIT Sec. 14-160. – Animal Fancier’s Permit; Requirements
(a) No person shall own or keep more the three (3) to
a maximum of five (5) dogs over 12 weeks of age without first applying for and receiving from the Township clerk an animal
fancier’s permit. The application for an animal fancier’s permit shall include, at a minimum, the following information: The
applicant’s name, address and telephone number. The address of the proposed residence where the animals will be retained.
Name, address and telephone number of the property owner of the proposed location if different than the applicant. A listing of
the species of all dogs and the number of dogs to be maintained. Description of the housing facilities and proposed location on
the lot where the housing facilities will be located. Purpose for keeping the dogs on the property. Any other information the
Township clerk reasonably deems necessary. (c) Annual fees for animal fancier’s permit shall be set by resolution of the Township
Board. The Township clerk, upon payment of the annual fee, shall issue to the applicant a permit, and shall deliver a copy there-
of to the public safety ordinance officer. Such annual permit shall be for the calendar year, or any portion thereof, and shall be
due and payable in advance. (d) The permit shall specify the maximum number of animals allowed to be kept on the permitted
property. Whenever a new animal is secured so as to exceed the maximum permitted, a new permit must be secured and a new
fee shall be due and payable at the time of issuance of the new permit.
Sec. 14-161. Permit approval process.
(a) Upon receipt of
an application for an initial permit under this division, the applicant shall request an investigation of the property by the public
safety ordinance officer for which the permit is sought. An application shall be approved if it is established the applicant is in
compliance with this section. (b) The Township Board shall adopt a policy which sets forth the specific criterion for issuance of
an animal fancier’s permit. Such policy shall include, at a minimum, the following requirements: The keeping of the dogs at the
location specified in the application will not violate any federal, state or local law. Odor, noise, dust, and drainage from the keep-
ing and maintenance of the dogs will not contribute a nuisance or hazard to the public. The keeping and maintenance of the dogs
will not endanger the peace, health or safety of persons in the immediate vicinity, or in the Township as a whole.
Sec. 14 -162.
Renewal of permit.
(a) Permits shall be valid for one year and shall be renewed annually. The fees for the issuance of new and
renewal permits shall be set forth in a resolution of the Township Board. New and renewal permits are due and payable in
advance. (b) The renewal fee for an animal fancier’s permit shall be delinquent on January 30 th of each year, and may subject
the applicant to an additional late fee.
Sec. 14 -163. Inspection of permits
.
Permits issued under this Division shall be surrendered
upon request of an ordinance or public safety officer upon a finding of a violation of this division. The premises for which a per-
mit is issued shall be opened for inspection upon advance reasonable notice, except in the case of an emergency.
Sec. 14 -163.
Rules and regulations.
Compliance with a policy adopted under section 14-161(b) shall be a pre-requisite for issuance and renew-
al of an animal fancier permit. ARTICLE VI. – KENNELS DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY. Sec. 14-171. - Cleanliness.
It shall be
the duty of all kennel licensees to keep the kennel enclosures, stalls and/or runs clean and free from any accumulation of dirt, mud, fecal
matter or debris. Further, all kennel licensees shall clean any and all refuse matter, including fecal matter, at least daily, from inside and
outside the kennel enclosures. DIVISION 2. - LICENSE Sec. 14-191. - Required. (a) Any person who keeps or operates either a private
kennel or a commercial kennel, in lieu of the individual license or animal fancier’s permit required under this chapter, shall annually
apply to the township clerk or his duly authorized representative for either a private kennel license or a commercial license, which, upon
issuance, will entitle such person to keep or operate such kennel. The township clerk or his duly authorized representative shall not issue
any kennel license under the provisions of this division unless the applicant fully complies with this article. (b) Any person who, at any
one time, owns more than three animals six months old or older for other than proprietary purposes shall, or before March 1 of the year
following such ownership, obtain a kennel license from the clerk if the person and his premises qualify under Public Act No. 339 of 1919
(MCL 287.261 et seq.). Issuance is subject to compliance with all applicable township ordinances. This section shall not apply to a lit-
ter of puppies when with the mother of such puppies, so long as such dogs are less than six months of age. Sec. 14.192. – Standards for
issuance.
Zoning requirements.
No private or commercial kennel license shall be issued unless the site is found to be in full compliance
with the zoning ordinance.
Private kennels.
Private kennels to house only the animals owned by the occupant of the dwelling unit shall
be licensed if the following standards are met:
Lot size.
The lot on which any such kennel is located shall be minimum of two acres in
size.
Number of animals.
More than five (5) animals but not more than eight (8) animals over the age of six months shall be housed in
a private kennel.
Breeding.
Breeding of animals shall be restricted to no more than two litters per year.
Setbacks.
Buildings in which
animals are kept, animal runs, and exercise areas shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard setback area, and shall be
located at least 100 feet from any dwellings or buildings used by the public on adjacent property.
Commercial kennels.
Commercial ken-
nels shall be licensed if the following standards are met:
Operation.
Any such kennel shall be subject to all permit and operational
requirements established by county and state regulatory agencies.
Lot size.
The lot on which any such kennel is located shall be mini-
mum of two acres in size, except in the LI, Light Industrial, and GI General Industrial districts, where there is no minimum lot size.
Maximum animals permitted.
The maximum number of animals permitted in a commercial kennel shall be one hundred (100), inclu-
sive of pet day care
Outdoor runs.
The minimum size of any outdoor run shall be 3,000 square feet and there shall be no more that 25
dogs in the run at any given time. The outdoor runs must be screened with an opaque fence or wall at least 6 feet in height.
Setbacks.
Buildings in which animals are kept, outdoor animal runs and exercise areas shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard
setback area, and shall be located at least 60 feet from any residential on adjacent property.
Inspections.
An annual certification shall be
obtained from the Township that the applicant’s boarding kennel has been inspected as to adequate construction and comfortable hous-
ing for the dogs kept therein.
Certification of compliance.
An annual certification shall be obtained from the public safety department
that the applicant has not been convicted of any violations of this chapter during the preceding year. (6)
Enclosures.
Outdoor kennel
enclosures shall be enclosed with cyclone fencing and heavy shrubbery or with solid fencing, either of which shall be at least four feet
high but no higher than six feet, the purpose of which fencing shall be to completely barricade the location of the kennel from sight. (7)
Floors and runs.
Floors and runs shall be of cement, gravel or stone and shall be sloped to drain readily. (8)
Stall space.
Stall space for
each small dog shall be not less than three feet by five feet by four feet high. Stall space for each medium to large dog shall be not less
than five feet by eight feet by six feet high. The stall space requirements listed in this subsection are for single dog runs. If two or more
dogs use the same run, the size of the stall spaces shall be adjusted to ensure each dog the minimum space required for each dog. (9)
Access for inspection.
Commercial kennels shall be reasonably open to inspection by the Township at all times Sec. 14-193. - Issuance;
fee; issuance of tags. Kennel licenses shall be issued by the township clerk or his duly authorized representative on a form prepared and
supplied by him and shall entitle the licensee to keep the number of dogs, six months old or older, specified in the license. The annual
fee to be paid for private kennel and commercial kennel licenses shall be set by resolution of the Township board. With each kennel
license, the township clerk or his duly authorized representative shall issue a number of tags of durable material equal to the number of
dogs authorized to be kept in the kennel. Such tags shall be readily distinguishable from the individual license tags issued.
ARTICLE
VII. –INDOOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES
Sec. 14-211. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases when used in this
article shall have the meanings indicated:
Pet
shall mean dog (canis lupus familiaris) or cat (felis silvestris catus). P
et boarding facility
(indoor)
shall mean a building or structure located on any lot or parcel which is approved for the use of indoor boarding of dogs and cats
pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. No outdoor runs shall be permitted in conjunction with such facilities. Indoor pet boarding
facility shall include pet day care facility. Sec. 14-212. - Cleanliness. It shall be the duty of all indoor pet boarding facility licensees to
keep the pet boarding facility clean and free from any accumulation of dirt, mud, fecal matter or debris. Further, all indoor pet boarding
facility licensees shall clean any and all refuse matter, including fecal matter, at least daily, from inside the facility, including pens and
cages, and move it to an appropriate, and where necessary, licensed waste disposal facility. Sec. 14-213. - License required. Any person
who keeps or operates an indoor pet boarding facility shall annually apply to the township clerk or his or her duly authorized represen-
tative for an indoor pet boarding facility license, which, upon issuance shall entitle such person to keep or operate such indoor pet board-
ing facility. The township clerk or his or her duly authorized representative shall not issue any indoor pet boarding facility license under
the provisions of this article unless the applicant fully complies with this article. This article does not exempt dogs kept in an indoor pet
boarding facility from the individual license requirements in this article. Sec. 14-214. - Standards for issuance.
Zoning requirements.
No
indoor pet boarding facility license shall be issued unless the site is found to be in full compliance with the township zoning ordinance.
Michigan Department of Agriculture regulations.
All animals kept in an indoor pet boarding facility shall be kept and maintained as
required by Public Act 339 of 1919, Public Act 287 of 1969, Regulation 151 and any rules or regulations promulgated by the Michigan
Department of Agriculture in addition to the remainder of the limitations included in this section.
Number of animals.
The number of
animals shall be based upon the space available to meet each animals needs, i.e. sanitary, noise, ventilation, feeding, recreation, and tem-
perature. The presumptive formulas per species shall be set by section 14-220
Interior environment standards.
The interior environments
standards such as ventilation, temperature control, and lighting shall be established and maintained according to the Michigan Building
Code.
Stand alone building.
When the boarding facility is located in a stand alone building the noise emitting from the property cannot
exceed the noise level as established by the performance standards of the zoning ordinance.
Shared common interior walls.
When the
facility shares a common interior wall with an adjacent tenant, the area shall have a sound transmission class (STC) of not less than 50
(45 if field tested) for airborne noise when tested in accordance with ASTM E90.
Exercise area.
An indoor exercise area with a mini-
mum area of 300 square feet shall be available to any dog kept in the facility for longer than 24 hours. Sec. 14-215. - Outdoor activities.
Indoor pet boarding facilities shall have no outdoor pet related activity including animal runs, exercise areas, display areas, sanitation
stations, sunning areas, or swimming areas. Sec. 14-216. - Buildings. The indoor pet boarding facility shall be located at least 100 feet
from any dwelling or building on adjacent property. If a facility is located in a multi-tenant building it must meet all building code sep-
aration requirements including sound transmission requirements per subsection 14-214(f). Sec. 14-217. - Outdoor enclosures. No out-
door enclosures shall be allowed adjacent to or as part of an indoor pet boarding facility Sec. 14-218. - Inspections. An annual certifi-
cation shall be obtained from the public safety department or designee that the applicant’s indoor pet boarding facility has been inspect-
ed as to adequate construction and comfortable housing for the animals kept therein. Sec. 14-219. - Certification of compliance. An annu-
al certification shall be obtained from the public safety department or designee that the applicant has not been convicted of any viola-
tions of this chapter during the preceding year. Sec. 14-220. - Animal space. Stall space for each animal shall be not less than three feet
by five feet by four feet high. For animals larger than ten pounds, the minimum stall space for each animal shall be not less than five
feet by eight feet by six feet high. If two or more animals are stored in the same stall, the size of the stall spaces shall be adjusted to
insure each animal the minimum space required for each. Sec. 14-221. - Access for inspection. Indoor pet boarding facilities shall be
reasonably open to inspection by the public safety department or designee at all times. Sec. 14-222. - License. Indoor pet boarding facil-
ity licenses shall be issued by the township clerk or his or her duly authorized representative on a form prepared and supplied by the
clerk and shall entitle the licensee to keep the number of animals specified in the license. The annual fee to be paid for each indoor ani-
mal boarding facility license shall be set by the township board. With each license, the township clerk or his or her duly authorized rep-
resentative shall issue the appropriate number of dog tags for the number of dogs authorized to be kept therein as required by Public Act
339 of 1999 (MCL 287.362, et seq.). Such tag shall be readily distinguishable from the individual license tags issued. Sec. 14-223. -
Dogs kept at the facility. For dogs that are kept at the facility, the requirements of section 14-194 shall also apply. Sec. 14-224. -
Revocation of license. Upon conviction of a violation of this chapter, the township clerk, upon notification to the licensee, may revoke
the license granted under this article. Sec. 14-225. - Municipal civil infraction. Unless otherwise provided, any person, corporation, part-
nership or any other legal entity who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a municipal civil infraction and shall, upon
a finding of responsibility, be punished by paying a fine of $250.00. For each subsequent violation of this article, the responsible person
or entity shall pay a fine of not less than $500.00. The township may also seek additional legal and/or equitable relief in the district court
or by filing suit in the circuit court. The township may recover its reasonable attorneys fees, court costs and other expenses related to
enforcement activities or litigation against the person or entity found to have violated this article.
SECTION 2. VIOLATION AND
PENALTY
Any person or entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance may, upon conviction, be fined not more than Five
Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, in the discretion of the court.
GENERAL CALEN-
DAR: Item 1. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND
FINANCE AND BUDGET ON THE 2013 WATER AN SEWER RATES. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
adopt the 2013 water and sewer rate study. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSIDER THE FIRST READING OF CODE OF
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO PART I, CHAPTER 74 ENTITLED “UTILITIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SUBDIVI-
SION II ENTITLED “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 74-83. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to introduce for consideration the first reading of the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “UTIL-
ITIES”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, Section 74-83 with publication on
April 18, 2013. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to table the Utilities Code of Ordinance
amendments, with intent to remove from the table for Second Reading on April 25, 2013 with a final publication and effective date of
May 2, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL SUMMARY STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES ORDINANCE, PART I
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES PART I, CHAPTER
74 ENTITLED “UTILITIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SUBDIVISION II ENTITLED “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND
CHARGES”, SECTION 74-83. THEAMENDMENTS TO SUB-SECTION (a) PROVIDE FOR REVISEDWATER RATES AND
CHARGES. THE AMENDMENTS TO SUB-SECTION (b) PROVIDE FOR REVISED SEWER RATES AND CHARGES. THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIPOF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE CODE
This Ordinance is hereby adopt-
ed to amend Part 1, Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II, Section 74-83(a) water rates and charges and Section 74-83(b)
sewer rates and charges.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or appli-
cation thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SEC-
TION 3. REPEAL
All Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to
give this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties
which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of
this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of
Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance
shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
Item 3. CONSIDERAWARD OFACONTRACT FOR THE PUR-
CHASE OF 10,000 FEET OF TYPE K COPPER TUBING AND 300 ONE-INCH METAL WATER STOP BOXES. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award a contract for the purchase of 10,000 feet of type k copper tubing and 300 metal
stop boxes to HD Supply Company, for an amount not to exceed $45,220.00 (Account Number 592-536.110_0010). Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR CITY-
WORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve 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 a purchase order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. CON-
SIDER AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF A BACKUP GENERATOR AT THE CANTON PUBLIC
WORKS FACILITY TO DOUBLEJACK ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
award a contract for the installation of a back-up generator at the DPW facility to Doublejack Electric Company Inc. of Royal Oak, MI,
for an amount of $129,000.00 (accounts 592-536.970_0020 and 592-537.970_0020); and further, that the Township Supervisor and
Clerk be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. APPROVE CREATIONAND
TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO DEBT SERVICE FUND RELATING TO THE ENERGY SAVINGS PROJECT. (FBD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the creation of a debt service fund and the budget adjustments consisting of transfers out
of the general fund, police fund, fire fund, community center fund, and golf course funds into the debt service fund for the payments of
the energy savings debt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP SIMPLE TELEPHONE
CARRIER SERVICE WITH AT&T. (FBD)
DELETED
Item 8. CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PHEASANT RUN
GOLF CLUB. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve budget amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
Item
9. CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR NATIVE PLANTING FOR THE MICHIGAN AVENUE/I-275 BIOSWALE
GRANT PROJECT TO WILDTYPE, INC. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to award a contract to Wildtype
Design, Native Plants & Seed LTD for plant installation and maintenance for the Michigan Avenue Bioswale project in the amount of
$11,157.56 with a contingency of $1,157 for a total of $12,273.26. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
The next study Board meet-
ing topic will be Community Goals will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board
Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:38 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – 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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: April 18, 2013
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To advertise in The Eagle Call 734-467-1900.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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, May 2, 2013 for the following:
HOUSING REHABILITATIONS
(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)
Bids may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, 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 4/18/2013
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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, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks 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:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: April 18, 2013
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Charter Township of Canton
Notice of Public Accuracy Test
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the Clerk's Office will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the Optical Scan tabulating equipment to
be used for the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The test will take place on
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10:00
a.m.
in the
Clerk's Office
, in the Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road. This test is open to all interested
parties. For further information, contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Publish: April 18, 2013
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The former Circuit City property near
Warren Road and Central City Parkway is
now in the control of theCity ofWestland.
The $1.6 million purchase of the site was
finalized last week with a bank mortgage
issued to the Tax Increment Finance
Authority (TIFA). Officials hope to soon begin
the retrofitting and remodeling of the build-
ing to become the newWestlandCityHall.
The TIFA districts in the area have been
the subject of some controversy recently as
many of them have been recapturing tax
funding voters approved to fund the zoo and
the Detroit Institute of Arts. Several commu-
nities are seeking a court decision on the
legality of such tax captures. State lawallows
for the use of new property tax money in the
TIFA district for use in public improve-
ments. As the zoo and arts institute were
millages approved for a specific purpose,
that recapture by some TIFA districts has
been questioned by the Wayne County
Treasurer's office, responsible for sending
the dedicated funding to the zoo or art insti-
tute.
Westland Mayor William Wild noted that
the loan on the property is at 3 percent inter-
est, over a longer loan period, something he
saidwill save the citymoney.
The city is also reportedly looking at the
purchase of the 10-acre former Service
Merchandise building on Nankin Boulevard.
A new fire station could be erected at the
site.
The estimated cost of the property is
$275,000 with an additional $150,000 estimat-
ed for the demolition of the current building.
Estimates for the cost of a new fire station,
to replace the station located next to the cur-
rent city hall onFordRoad, are at $3million.
The renovation of the Circuit City build-
ing, and the construction of a new fire station
are expected to be funded by the sale of
bonds by the city. The total cost of the new
city hall was projected at a maximum of $15
million, according toWild. He added that the
city should have a concept plan and render-
ing soon.
Township Clerk Nancy Conzelman told
Hughes, “You're drawing a line between
PlymouthandCanton.”
Hughes patiently responded to the criti-
cism.
“We're just one community here…(Joy
Road) is just across the street you know. The
township is growing happily.”
When Trustee Kay Arnold inquired
about the future of the Central Middle
School building, Hughes said the rumor that
the district was going to sell the facility for
$1was untrue, but felt it wasmore appropri-
ate for the school board members to
respond toArnold's question.
Following the meeting, Hughes acknowl-
edged that district enrollment is definitely
declining and they are picking up the trend
of fewer students in the elementary schools
and the birth rate figures.
Hughes told board members that he and
the administration were not in favor of
spending millions of dollars to renovate
CentralMiddleSchool.
Hughes, who lives in Dearborn, acknowl-
edged the feelings of many residents about
the historical significance of Central Middle
School.
“I don't think it should be torn down. I
think it could have other uses. Perhaps we
could sell the current administration build-
ing andmove into that building.”
ing their community of necessary manpower
and thenhand off patients.
“We've been looking at this for a long time
and we expressed our concerns to Chief
Wendel over a year ago,” noted Northville
TownshipFireChief RichMarinucci.
Northville Township keeps two active
ambulance rigs in service at all times,
Marinucci said. “We don't need to strip our
community. If I'm going to send personnel,
they're not going to standby.”
Marinucci is also executive board presi-
dent of the Western Wayne County Fire
Department Mutual Aid Association formed
in 1987 comprising 23 communities and 45
members whose mission is to render recip-
rocal aid betweenmember communities and
their agencies in fire protection, emergency
medical services and in other emergencies.
“When we're needed, we'll go, but I can't
be sending people to what amounts to a false
alarm.” Marinucci said. “We're not subsidiz-
ing other ambulance companies, HVA or any
other private company. Our job is to protect
our community.”
Plymouth Township restricts fire depart-
ment paramedics from transporting patients,
except in critical or priority one cases.
Township EMS must wait for HVA as a mat-
ter of policy set by the board of trustees to
transport the patients. HVA is instructed to
transport in all possible cases and is allowed
to collect the revenue from the patient or
insurance company.
“The patient gets better care, continuity of
treatment when they're not handed off.
Besides the dollars stay in our community,”
Marinucci said.
Canton Township maintains four ambu-
lance rigs in active service. Director of
Public Safety Todd Mutchler said there will
be no change inmutual aid when it comes to
fires. “We are complying with all mutual aid
requirements.”
Wendel said he didn't want to comment on
the letter at this time until he received an
official copy, but admitted he had a copy that
he receivedby email.
Plymouth Township has been requesting
the mutual aid from the other communities
regularly because the arrival time of HVA
can be uncertain, a source close to the situa-
tion said. “HVA does not always have a rig
available in the area for the cities of
Northville or Plymouth or Plymouth
Township. They ask for back up and our guys
do the triage and treatment, but then HVA
transports so we are, essentially, subsidizing
these other departments,” the source said.
“When they (HVA) are called, they could be
inSouthLyon or AnnArbor, it just depends. ”
City of Northville Fire Chief Jim Allen,
whose department provides service for the
City of Plymouth, said the change in policy
wouldn't affect the cities his department
serves, because, “We don't have ALS
(Advanced Life Support). We rely on
Community EMS (a private company) and
PlymouthCity hasHVA.”
The letter was signed by Northville
Township Director of Public Safety John E.
Werth, City of Livonia Fire Chief Shadd
Whitehead andMutchler.
Land purchase closes
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