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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – June 28, 2016
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams (Arrived at 6:25 p.m.), Yack
Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Greg
Hohenberger, Kristen Thomas Staff Absent: Kristin Kolb Guest: Michael G. Ford, Chief Executive Officer – Regional Transit
Authority of Southeast Michigan Benjamin Stupka – Manager of Planning and Financial Analysis - Regional Transit Authority
of Southeast Michigan
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to amend the agenda to move direct-
ly from Presentation portion to Regular Meeting. Motion carried by all members present.
6:00 P.M: PRESENTATION –
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY MASTER PLAN
Michael G. Ford, Chief Executive Officer – Regional Transit
Authority of Southeast Michigan presented the regional action plan for connecting the 4 counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb
and Washtenaw by providing services where none exist currently. July 21, 2016 the proposal will be presented to his board and
the goal is to have the proposal on the November 2016 ballot. Mr. Ford introduced Benjamin Stupka – Manager of Planning and
Financial Analysis - Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan who gave the following outline: 1. 20 Year Plan 2.
Proposes a 1.2 Mill Property Tax Increase throughout the region (4 counties) 3. Vote will be by popular-vote combining all 4
counties 4. No “Opt-Out” option 5. The Plan will require updating every year. 6. 85% of the tax dollars obtained are required to
be returned to the county they came from in the form of operating subsidy or capital projects. This will be reviewed each year.
Exist providers are: DDOT, SMART in the suburban areas, and AAATA – and plan has these entities working together with RTA.
A key piece of the program is Bus Rapid Transit operating in a dedicated bus lane. They are also working on an Express Service
connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit – either along Michigan Avenue or I-94. There is a proposed a regional rail project connect-
ing downtown Ann Arbor to downtown Detroit with 5 stops (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Wayne, Dearborn, and Detroit). The Cross
County Connectors proposed will be in connection with DDOT and SMART. Rather than requiring transferring busses by juris-
dictional boundaries, the passenger would not be required to transfer between busses. RTA will work to upgrade the stations for
accessibility improvements for seniors and the disabled. There would be 8 new routes where service is not currently available.
Key to Canton would be a route along Michigan Avenue connecting Wayne and Ypsilanti. This service would run approximate-
ly every 30 – 60 minutes offering a local bus connection to provide continuous service. There would also be a Ford Road
Connection routing through to Detroit and Ann Arbor. Airport Express service would be commuter express style with accom-
modations for luggage and connecting with Park and Ride lots. They are also working to create One-Click/One-Call service
which will provide coordinated information on all the transportation providers in the area. They are also looking into late-night
and off hours service offerings; Uber, Zip-Car, etc. types of services paired with the more traditional options in transportation.
Another option is using smart-phone apps to prepay transportation charges.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by Williams to approve the Board Minutes of June 14, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda
Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, asked why a fence cannot be installed 6 inches or 1 foot off the property line.
Ms. McLaughlin replied if neighbors both agree, a fence may be installed on the property line. Miller asked if the picket fence
on a home on Ridge Road had a variance. LaJoy agreed to look into it.
Payment of Bills
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1.
ConsiderApproval for Payment of Annual Western Wayne Co Mutual Aid Association Dues (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve payment of the annual Western Wayne County Mutual Aid Association dues in the amount of
$11,919.03. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-2. Approve the Request for a New Small Wine Maker License for A Taste
Of Time, LLC DBA Vintner’s Canton Winery, 8515 N. Lilley Road, Canton, MI, 48187 (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Sneideman to adopt the Resolution of Local Approval, for a new small wine maker license for A Taste Of Time, LLC
DBAVintner’s Canton Winery at 8515 N. Lilley Road, Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan, 48187. Motion carried unan-
imously.
Item C-3. Request for Resolution of Local Body of Government to Recognize “Miller PTO Inc.” as a Nonprofit
In the Community for Purposes Of Making Application for a “Charitable Gaming License” to the Bureau Of State
Lottery (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the request from the “Miller PTO Inc.”, 43721 Hanford
Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan; to be recognized as a non-profit organization for
the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-4. Consider Second Reading and
Adoption of an Amendment to Appendix-A Zoning of the Code of Ordinances for the Prodhan/Griffin Rezoning (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to remove from the table, adopt and publish the second reading of an ordinance
amending the zoning map from R-5, Single-Family Residential to OSP, Off Street Parking District on parcel nos. 057-01-0401-
000 and 057-01-0402-000 as provided in the attached ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE OFMICHIGAN COUN-
TY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ARTICLE 8.00 OFAPPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
CANTON, MICHIGAN WHICH AMENDS THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONING MAP THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: PART I. ARTICLE 8.00 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DIS-
TRICTS AND MAP * * * Pursuant to Section 27.06 of Appendix A – Zoning, the zoning map is hereby amended by chang-
ing the zoning of parcel nos. 057-01-0401-000 and 057-01-0402-000 from R-5, Single-Family Residential to OSP, Off-Street
Parking District as shown on the attached zoning map. PART II. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or
phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be
affected other than the part invalidated.
PART III. Savings Clause.
The amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth
in this Ordinance does not affect or impair any act done, offense committed, or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability,
penalty, forfeiture or punishment, pending or incurred prior to the amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this
Ordinance.
PART IV. Repealer.
All other Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the
extent to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
PART V. Publication.
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall
cause the ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
Part VI. Effective Date.
A public hearing having been held
hereon pursuant to the provisions of Section 103 of Act 110 of the Public Acts of 2006, as amended, the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days of its adoption of publications of a notice in a newspaper circulated in
Canton Township stating the date of enactment and effective date, a brief statement as to its regulatory effect and that a complete
copy of the Ordinance is available for public purchase, use and inspection at the office of the Township Clerk during the hours
of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Local Time. The provision of this Ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days after its publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the 28th day of June, 2016, and was ordered to be given publication in the man-
ner required by law. Terry Bennett, Clerk Introduced: June 14, 2016 Adopted: June 28, 2016 Published: July 7, 2016 Effective:
July 14, 2016 A zoning ordinance regulating the development and use of land has been adopted by the legislative body of the
Charter Township of Canton. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter
Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. A complete copy of the
Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
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Item C-5. Purchasing Cooperative (FBD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the Interlocal Contract with H-
GAC and authorize the Township Clerk to sign the Agreement. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider
Approval of Special Land Use and Site Plan for Arby’s Fast Food
Restaurant (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to adopt the fol-
lowing resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Use and Site Plan for Arby’s Restaurant WHEREAS,
the Project
Sponsor, Mr. Joe Peters, has requested special use and site plan approval for
Arby’s to be located on Michigan Avenue between Beck and Canton Center
Roads identified as EDP 131-99-0003-702; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the devel-
opment objectives of the Township and recommended approval of the spe-
cial land use request and site plan; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has
reviewed the proposed special use and determines the proposal to be consis-
tent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives sub-
ject to the conditions described in the analysis and recommendation form
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton,
Michigan does hereby approve the request of the Project Sponsor, Mr. Joe
Peters, to conduct the special use for the proposed Arby’s Restaurant and
approve the site plan subject to compliance with any conditions contained
herein and all other regulations of the Township. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Charter Township of Canton
Item G-2. Consider Approval of Annual
Maintenance & Technical Support Agreement for Cityworks Asset
Management Software (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin 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 a purchase order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-3.
Consider Approval to Extend Agreement with Huron Valley Ambulance and Approval of the Municipal Credit Agreement
with Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to authorize a letter of acceptance to extend the Huron Valley Ambulance agreement in 2017. The amount of the
contract with HVA is not to exceed the annual amount of $448,761 plus the Detroit Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichev-
er is less. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize Leisure Services to process
the Municipal Credit grant with SMART, which is in effect from July 2016 through June 2017. Grant funds will be utilized for
the Canton Mobility Transportation program with Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA). Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-4.
Consider Board Approval of Budget Amendment in Capital Projects – Water & Sewer Fund (FBD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by McLaughlin to approve the budget amendments as follows to the Water & Sewer and Capital Projects funds to
record the bond proceeds of the 2016 Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds and related expenditures: Fund 592 Reduce
Revenue Fund Balance Appropriation 592-000.695 $ 8,310,550.00 Reduce Expense Capital Outlay - WIP 592-536.970_0090
10,141,120.00 Reduce Expense Capital Outlay - Land 592-536.970_0070 122,273.00 Increase Expense Bond Issuance Costs
592-536.998 104,284.00 Increase Expense Transfers Out 592-536.999_4020 1,848,559.00 Fund 402 Increase Revenue Bond
Proceeds 402-000.698 $ 8,460,001.00 Increase Revenue Tranfers In 402-000.699_5920 1,848,559.00 Increase Expenses Bond
Issuance Costs 402-302.998 45,167.00 Increase Expenses Capital Outlay - WIP 402-302.970_0090 10,141,120.00 Increase
Expenses Capital Outlay - Land 402-302.970_0070 122,273.00 Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COM-
MENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz complimented the entire township on a very successful Liberty Fest.
Trustee Yack commented the board should state their position on the November 8, 2016 RTA Proposal. He feels the overall town-
ship residency will not benefit if this proposal passes. Trustee Anthony stated the Canton Lions Club Foundation Pancake
Breakfast netted about $1500.00 to furnish eyeglasses and hearing aids for those less fortunate in Canton. Trustee Williams asked
if there was a record of the 1971 contract with Plymouth Soccer. Supervisor LaJoy stated there was not record found of the con-
tract. Williams asked if the fireworks sales tent in the Meijer parking has a permit. Treasurer McLaughlin stated yes, both this,
as well as the O’Reilly parking lot tent, have permits.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Sneideman, supported by Williams to adjourn at
7:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
_________________________________ 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.
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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 Kerreen Conley, Human
Resources Manager, 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 Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, 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.
Publish: 7/7/2016
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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 Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The test will take place on
Friday, July 15, 2016 at
4:30 p.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: July 7, 2016
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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, July 28, 2016 for the following:
PRINTING SERVICES FOR THREE EDITIONS OF THE SHOPCANTON GUIDE
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 7/7/2016
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Parkour lessons offered
James Bond scaled cranes, jumped
from landing to landing and danced with
danger inCasinoRoyale.
Local participants can learn to emu-
late Bond's moves tomorrow, July 8, when
instructors from Phoenix Freerunning
Academy visit the Canton Public Library.
Staff members from the academy will
instruct guests, ages 7 and older, on all
aspects of movement with an emphasis
on parkour and freerunning. Eric
Zimmerman, of Phoenix Freerunning
Academy, believes that parkour can be
more easily understood through demon-
stration thanby definition.
“Parkour is all about efficiency and
getting from point A to point B in the
safest, quickest and most efficient way
possible, navigating obstacles along the
way,” Zimmerman said.
Zimmerman and the teamwill explain
a brief history of parkour and freerun-
ning in addition to explaining what
Phoenix Freerunning Academy is and
what the school offers as the only gym
designed specifically for parkour and
freerunning inMichigan.
The parkour and freerunning pro-
gramwill take place from 2-3:30 July 8 in
the Community Room at the Canton
Public Library, 1200 S. Canton Center
Road. For more information, visit the
library online at
or call
(734) 397-0999.
Township Fire department urged resi-
dents to exercise caution and be extra vig-
ilant this year.
Canton officials issued a ban on all out-
door fireworks due to the “drought-like”
conditions.
“Fireworks can be hazardous even in
the best of times.” said Northville Fire
Chief Steve Ott. “But with the lack of rain
so far this summer, there is an increased
risk of fires when hot debris from fire-
works land in parched vegetation or piles
of yardwaste,” he added.
Deputy Canton Fire Chief Chris
Stoecklein also warned residents about
the use of barbecue grills, outdoor fire pits
and fireworks in the current weather con-
ditions.
A structure fire June 25 at Meadowood
Townhomes is believed to have been
caused by a cigarette that was discarded
in landscaping mulch. The mulch, fire
officials said, most likely smoldered
before igniting and then burning rapidly.
The blaze quickly spread to the clubhouse
building and caused an estimated
$150,000 indamage.
“I cannot stress enough the importance
of having working smoke detectors in your
home,” said Stoecklein. “Unfortunately,
residents do not have the same opportuni-
ty to be alerted to fires starting outdoors,
and often they go undetected until the fire
is causing significant damage to property,”
he added.
Precautionary fire safety tips to enjoy
outdoor activities include:
*Charcoal grills should be started only
with approved charcoal starter fluid.
Never add additional starter fluid, or any
other flammable liquid, once the fire is
going.
*Place grills away from structures, and
make sure the coals are completely out
when done. Douse any coals with water
before discarding.
*Fire pits should be contained, clear of
vegetation and coveredwith amesh cap to
reduce the spread of embers. Keep a
bucket of water or a hose nearby, and be
sure to extinguish the fire completely
before leaving the area.
*Cigars, cigarettes and other smoking
materials should be disposed of in fire-
proof containers. A discarded cigarette
can easily start a fire in dry grass or land-
scapemulchas happened inCanton.
*If using fireworks, remember that
even simple items such as sparklers burn
very hot. Use caution, and douse used
fireworks in a bucket of water when fin-
ished.
*Keep control of any fireworks and
know where they are going. Keep an eye
out for the debris, and any fires that may
result.
Additional questions regarding ordi-
nances specific to fireworks and fire pit
use in Canton should be directed to the
FirePreventionUnit at (734) 394-5456.
Fire
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Art entries accepted
The Northville Art House is now
accepting entries into the juried 8th
Annual West of Center All Media Show
which offers $500 in cash awards.
In a nod to the location of the Art
House, as well as the philosophy of
bringing the community something
unexpected, West of Center is an effort
to showcase contemporary works of art
selected by highly-regarded juror Kate
Paul, organizers said.
Artists, 18 and older, can submit a
maximum of two or three works of art
created in anymediumwithin the last 2
years, with the exception of video and
electronic media and work previously
exhibited at the Art House. All work
shouldbe for sale.
The non-refundable entry fee is $25
for members and $35 for non-members.
Deadline for submissions is July 15.
Accepted artwork will be listed on the
Art House website and artists will be
notifiedby email beginningAug. 1.
Exhibit information, submission
guidelines and online entry forms can
be found at
For more information call (248) 344-
0497
or
email
with
West of Center as the subject line.
West of Center will open with a
reception from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
2 with an additional reception at the
same time Friday, Oct. 7. The exhibit
will continue through Oct. 28 during Art
House business hours fromnoon until 5
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon
until 4 p.m. Saturdays.
The Northville Art House is located
at 215 W. Cady St. and is a facility of the
Northville Arts Commission. Admission
to Art House exhibits is free and open
to the public. For more information
visit
arthouse.org or call
(248) 344-0497 during business hours.
