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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – April 17, 2018
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 17, 2017
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Sneideman, Williams Members
Absent: Slavens Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Kristin Kolb Staff Absent: Director
Hohenberger,
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried by all members present. As representatives from Cloudz Hookah Lounge were not present, Supervisor Williams, upon
consulting with Corporate Counsel Kolb, recommended amending the agenda to move the Consent Calendar to the beginning of
the meeting. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to amend the agenda to move the Consent Calendar Item 1. Consider
Second Reading of Code of Ordinance Amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “Utilities”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision
II Entitled “Schedule of Rates and Charges”, Section 74-83. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Consider Second Reading of Code of Ordinance Amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “Utilities”, Article II,
Division 2, Subdivision II Entitled “Schedule of Rates and Charges”, Section 74-83. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported
by Sneideman to remove from the table, adopt and publish the Second Reading of the Code of Ordinance, Part I, Chapter 74
Entitled “UTILITIES”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, Section 74-
83 with a publication date of April 27, 2018 and effective date of May 1, 2018. Motion carried by all members present.
STATE
OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES ORDINANCE, PART I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES PART I, CHAPTER 74 ENTITLED “UTILITIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVI-
SION 2, SUBDIVISION II, ENTITLED “RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 74-83. THE AMENDMENTS TO SEC-
TION (a) PROVIDE FOR REVISED WATER RATES AND CHARGES AND SECTION (b) PROVIDE FOR REVISED
SEWER RATES AND CHARGES. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMEND-
MENT TO SUBDIVISION II RATES AND CHARGES.
This Ordinance is hereby adopted to amend Code of Ordinances, Part
1, Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II, Rates and Charges to read as follows:
Sec. 74-83. Schedule of rates and
charges.
(a)
Water rates and charges.
Water rates and charges shall be as follows: (1) Consumption rate: $6.11 per 1,000 gal-
lons. a. In addition to the consumption charge, there shall be a water cost of service charge per reading cycle, or portion thereof,
based on meter size: TABLE INSET:
(2) a) [UNCHANGED] b)
Water System Equity Charge.
The water system equity charge is based on meter size. The charge for
unusual or other conditions shall be determined by the township board.
**Ratio factor is the ratio of the flow areas of the water meter to the flow area of the 1” meter c) [UNCHANGED] d)
[UNCHANGED] e) [UNCHANGED] (b)
Sewer rates and charges.
Sewer rates and charges shall be as follows: (1) Sewage treat-
ment rate: $5.80 per 1,000 gallons of the water used or per 1,000 gallons of metered sewage flow. a. In addition to the con-
sumption charge, for customers connected to the sanitary sewer system there shall be a wastewater cost of service charge per
reading cycle, or portion thereof, based on meter size: TABLE INSET:
*FD means Footing Drains connected to the sanitary sewer system (no sump pump). (2) Minimum sewage bill: a. Minimum
sewage disposal bill if not connected to the township water system, per quarterly reading cycle: $156.60 plus applicable fixed
charges, based on a minimum volume of 9,000 gallons per month. b. Minimum sewage disposal bill if not connected to the town-
ship water system, per bi-monthly reading cycle: $104.40 plus applicable fixed charges, based on the County minimum volume
of 9,000 gallons per month. c. If a customer has a township supplied water meter, installed per Township specifications for their
non-township water source, then readings from that meter shall be used for sewer charges in lieu of the minimum sewage dis-
posal charge. (3) [UNCHANGED] (4) Sewer Connection:
(5) [UNCHANGED] (6) Industrial waste charge (IWC) rates: The following IWC charges are billed as a pass through to the users
and become effective on July 1 each year. TABLE INSET:
(7)
Industrial surcharge rates.
The following industrial surcharges will be charged when billed to the township by the Detroit
Water and Sewerage Department and become effective on July 1 each year: a. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) in excess of
275 mg/l . . . $0.487/lb b. Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in excess of 350 mg/l . . . $0.494/lb c. Phosphorus (P) in excess of 12
mg/l . . . $7.282/lb d. Fats, oils and grease (FOG) in excess of 100 mg/l . . . $0.469/lb
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any
clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal enti-
ty 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.
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause
this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
The Ordinance becomes effec-
tive on the 1 st day of May, 2018 after publication of the second reading. This Ordinance was duly adopted and/or considered by
the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its regular Board meeting called on the 17 th day of April,
2018 and was ordered given publication in the manner required by law. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON By: MICHAEL
SIEGRIST Its: Clerk Introduced: April 17, 2018 Published: April 27, 2018 Adopted: April 17, 2018 Effective: May 1, 2018 A
copy of the complete text of this Ordinance is available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. The approved text of the Amendment will be published in the
Canton Eagle/Associated Newspaper within the meeting minute’s synopsis of the date of approval. A complete copy of the
Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
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SPECIAL HEARING: 1. Appeal by Cloudz Hookah
Lounge for denial of a business license.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Graham-Hudak to open the Special Hearing at 5:38
p.m. for the appeal by Cloudz Hookah Lounge Inc. located at 44942 Ford Road, Canton Mi. for denial of a business license.
Motion carried by all members present. In the absence of the appellant, Clerk Siegrist proceeded to cover the background of
Smoking Establishment licensing through the Township as well as certification(s) issued by the State Of Michigan. During this
discussion, the attorney for Mr. Ankouny, owner of Cloudz Hookah Lounge arrived. Supervisor Williams explained a portion of
the 15 minutes allowed the appellant have already expired. A mutual decision was made for Clerk Siegrist to continue. He then
covered the events that led to the denial of the 2018 Smoking Establishment license for Cloudz Hookah. Following Clerk
Siegrist’s presentation a representative for Cloudz Hookah Lounge addressed the board, giving details regarding the large amount
of money Mr. Ankouny has invested in his business. He stated Mr. Ankouny was ignorant of the laws and regulations governing
his business, claiming that all transgressions were not intentional. Although the owner did plead guilty to a violation in court, the
court dismissed the charges. The representative requested the board grant Mr. Ankouny’s appeal and issue the 2018 Smoking
Establishment License based upon the fact that he is uneducated regarding the smoking establishment laws. Losing this business
would inflict a financial burden on Mr. Ankouny. The representative claimed Mr. Ankouny only owned the business for a partial
year and did not understand all the rules. Mr. Ankouny arrived at the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Graham-Hudak to close the Special Hearing at 6:26 p.m. for the appeal by Cloudz Hookah Lounge for denial of a business
Motion by Foster, supported by Sneideman that the determination of the Board of Trustees, upon hearing all the evidence sub-
mitted and reviewing the application documents is to deny appeal. The applicant may re-apply January of 2019. Motion carried
by all members present. A general decision was made break for 5 minutes to clear the room before starting the Study Session
Topic.
STUDY SESSION: 1. Roads Task Force Final Recommendation.
James Kosteva, Resident/Chairperson of the Roads
Task Force provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the work done since the Board established the advisory task force on
July 25, 2017 to determine the extent of the infrastructure gap, identify alternative methods for funding, and include a roads
assessment of long-range plan in the form of a final recommendation. The staff solicited feedback from members of the task force
in attendance, residents in the audience, and the Board on the information presented in advance of finalizing a policy direction.
A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available through the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours or by calling the sec-
retary at 734-394-5120. A general decision was made break for 7 minutes – to reconvene at 8:00 p.m. Board discussion followed
on the findings of the task force and how to proceed ensued. Supervisor Williams stated the board will meet in a special meet-
ing on Saturday April 21, 2018 to reach a consensus.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Sneideman, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at
9:40 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
_____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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 site
after Board Approval.
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Members of theNorthville City Council
approved some changes to zoning ordi-
nances in the city and learned they may
need to ask voters for a millage during
their recentmeeting.
Jaymes Vettraino, of Vettraino
Consulting, and JohnKaczor, of Municipal
Analytics, presented their final report on
a review of the city long-range financial
plan, with a close look at infrastructure
costs, pension funding, and expenditures
and liabilities.
They recommended securing a $3.2
million bond at 3.5 percent interest to per-
form the necessary road improvements in
the city. The bond would be payable with
funding fromthe levy of a .97millage.
Council members took the report
under advisement and will consider plac-
ing a millage request on the November
ballot.
The council members acted on six zon-
ing ordinance amendments were present-
ed for either first reading or second read-
ing and approval, including: Special Land
use in general commercial district
(Section 11.03) - First reading: Eliminate
the phrase “no more obnoxious or detri-
mental to the surrounding area” because
it is vague. The Planning Commission is
advised to use the Special Land Use stan-
dards to gauge whether an unlisted pro-
posed use is similar to other acceptable
uses in the district in question according
to the newproposed language.
Council members also considered
Special Land Use Standards (16.01) First
reading: The recipient of applications and
materials for special land use requests
will be designated as the building depart-
ment rather than the city clerk. Fences
were also considered under Section 18.09.
First reading: If a residential property
backs on a heavily traveled road like
Beck, Novi Road, Eight Mile, etc., a fence
no higher than 6 feet can be erected in the
back yard or a side yard that faces the
busy street.
Also considered were Site condomini-
umdevelopment standards (Section 18.14)
- First reading: An applicant must submit
“draft” condominium documents to the
city attorney for review after the
Preliminary Site Plan has been approved.
Any draft documents not approved by the
city attorney must be resubmitted to the
Planning Commission, which may recom-
mend changes prior to final acceptance.
The previous language required that the
condominium documents be finalized at
the reviewstage by the city attorney.
Senior Living Facilities - (section 16.18)
First reading: A senior living group resi-
dence can only be built in the zoned
multi-family district, R-3 or R-4, not on
Cady Street or in the downtown area. The
language was revised to reflect the cur-
rent definitions of senior housing, ranging
from independent apartments to
Continuing
Care
Retirement
Communities. The amendment also adds
standards for site development and park-
ing.
Council members also approved the
second reading of Master Plan changes
involving Cady Street and Foundry Flask.
The amendment, in part, permits some
first floor residential and removes some
density requirements (number of units
per acre). It now goes to adjourning com-
munities for a 42-day review, and thenwill
be discussed at a public hearing. Any revi-
sions based on those reviews will bemade
by the Planning Commission before it is
presented in final formto city council.
The council members also approved a
contract, submitted as part of a bid
process, to Carl Walker/WGI of
Kalamazoo, in the amount of $15,750 to
prepare an evaluation, rehabilitation and
maintenance plan for theMainCentre and
Cady Street parking decks.
Westland has joined the battle against
the opioid epidemic facing the country.
Members of the city council agreed last
week to join a lawsuit filed by multiple
municipalities against large pharmaceuti-
cal companies anddistributors.
The city will be represented by the
Sam Bernstein Law Firm. Similar law-
suits have been filed on behalf of
Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties as
well as the City of Detroit and several
other cities throughout the nation. The
lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a
change to the marketing and prescribing
practices of opioids.
From 1999 to 2016, the total number of
overdose deaths involving any type of opi-
oid increased more than 17 times in
Michigan as a result of increased pre-
scription drug and heroin use. In addi-
tion to the skyrocketing number of over-
doses, the opioid epidemic has led to
increased healthcare costs, increased
costs for drug treatment programs, an
increase in criminal acts aimed at obtain-
ing opioids and increased justice and law
enforcement costs, according to a pre-
pared statement from the city. Cities,
counties and states are moving forward
with litigation, not unlike the cigarette liti-
gation of a decade ago to recoup public
resources.
“Westland is joining in this mass action
litigation in order to take a stand against
Big Pharma and to recover damages that
the epidemic has caused our local public
safety departments and district court,”
commented Westland Mayor William R.
Wild. “The danger, addiction and debili-
tating effects have been long-known by
drug companies but were disregarded
and these drugs were falsely marketed as
safe in order to ensure financial gain.”
There are more than 92 actions cur-
rently filed by governmental entities in
regard to the opioid crisis.
cause conference onMay 3.
Also arraigned on charges as a result
of the police raid were: Spencer R.
Szostak, 31, of Dearborn. He is charged
with one count of running a criminal
enterprise, two counts of using a com-
puter to commit a crime, six counts of
organized retail crime, seven counts of
second-hand dealer violations and four
counts of receiving and concealing
stolen property; Steven T. Kilbourne-
Bullion, 30, of Allen Park. He is charged
with one count of using a computer to
commit a crime, five counts of organ-
ized retail crime, five counts of second-
hand dealer violations and three counts
of receiving and concealing stolen
property and Stephen R. Dodge, 31, of
Dearborn. He is charged with one
count of using a computer to commit a
crime, three counts of organized retail
crime, two counts of second-hand deal-
er violations and three counts of receiv-
ing and concealing stolenproperty.
Szostak, Kilbourne-Bullion and
Dodge are accused of buying merchan-
dise stolen from Home Depot, Target,
Wal-mart, Sam's Club, Kroger and
Meijer stores in Canton Township and
selling it through the US Pawn shop
located in the 4800 block of South
Beech Daly Road in Dearborn Heights,
aswell as on eBay.
Szostak, Killbourne-Bullion and
Dodge were all arraigned Friday in
35th District Court in Plymouth and
given $10,000 personal bonds. They are
scheduled for Monday, May 2, probable
cause conferences.
“More complete facts and evidence
will be presented in court at the prelim-
inary examination,” according to a
statement fromWorthy's office.
Police said that property of individu-
als held at the pawn shops was not con-
fiscated during the execution of the
searchwarrants.
“Please contact the pawn shop
regarding your property when they re-
open,” police said.
“The impact of these cases illustrate
why the Wayne County Prosecutor's
Office is trying to form a Business
Protection Unit. These crimes cause
process of goods and services to rise,
insurance rates increase and business-
es are reluctant to be community part-
ners. So-called victimless crimes are a
fallacy,” commentedWorthy.
Raid
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