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Brews, Brats and Bands event is planned

Preparations are under way Society. Rhythm and Blues standards.
for the annual Brews, Brats, & “This event will always be ” Tickets are $40 if purchased
Bands at the Barn fundraising affectionately known as B4 Proceeds from the unique beer tasting online before Sept. 9 and $45 at
event planned for 6-9 p.m. because it was 'Brews, Brats and the door, cash only.
Saturday, Sept.10, in Bands at the Barn' and it will event will once again support Tickets can be purchased
Preservation Park. remain so even without the phys- the Canton Historical Society. online at https://events.beer-
Despite the lack of the historic ical barn,” said Gregg King, fests.com. Designated driver tick-
barn which was destroyed by fire Canton Historical Society mem- ets are also available for $10.
last year, organizers said they are ber and fundraiser organizer. Additional beer tasting tickets
confident the scenic location at “Each September it is an honor from more than 75 different craft the fixings will also be included are available for purchase at $5
Preservation Park on Ridge to host this annual fall tradition and specialty beers from with admission, as well as a for four tickets.
Road will remain the perfect at a park that perseveres and cel- throughout the country, including keepsake beer tasting mug. For more information on
backdrop for the popular fall ebrates historical buildings.” beers from local breweries such Musical entertainment will be Brew, Brats, & Bands at the Barn,
event. Admission tickets include as Canton Brew Works, Bearded provided throughout the evening visit www.cantonhistoricalsoci-
Proceeds from the unique seven drink tickets each good for Lamb Brewing Company, Ypsi by Standing Room Only, perform- ety.org or visit the event link at:
beer tasting event will once again a 4-ounce beer tasting sample. Alehouse and North Center ing favorite classic rock hits and https://events.beerfests.com/e/bre
support the Canton Historical Attendees will be able to choose Brewing Company. Brats with all All Directions, playing popular wbratsandbandsatthebarn.
Theater Art exhibit continues

The Village Theater at Cherry Hill will Elizabeth Stone, Susanna Gaunt, and
display works of artist John Middlestead many others. This technical training and
in a new exhibit entitled "Black & White development have resulted in images
and a Splash of Color", in The Gallery at that have appeared at the Canton Fine
Cherry Hill through Aug. 29. Arts Exhibition; Plymouth Council of the
Middlestead's selection of works Arts; International Ecotourism Society in
includes photography of subject matters Washington D.C.; Art Crawl in Plymouth;
from grand landscapes of national parks Oakwood and Beaumont hospitals; St.
to intricate designs of flowers on the Joseph Mercy Hospital; Westland City
kitchen counter. Hall Gallery; Livonia City Hall; and TCF
Middlestead has lived the majority of Bank (Canton). Middlestead has been a
his life in Canton featured artist in Art
and currently ” Showcase Magazine
resides with his and has received a
wife, Joan, in South This art exhibit at variety of awards for Spray away
Lyon. He earned his his work. He is also
bachelor of fine arts The Gallery at Cherry Hill a member of the Members of the Canton Township Fire Department teamed up with Canton
majoring in indus- is free and Three Cities Art Leisure Services personnel last week for to host Spray Day in the community.
trial design, with a Club and Livonia Children from the entire neighborhood appeared to take advantage of the cool
minor in photogra- open to the public. Camera Club. water spraying from the fire equipment during the afternoon event. Organizers
phy, from Michigan This art exhibit at said it was difficult to determine if the firefighters or the children had the most fun
State University and The Gallery at during the afternoon.
a master in business Cherry Hill is free
administration from and open to the pub-
Wayne State University. During the later lic during gallery hours 10 a.m. until 2 CANTON COMMUNITY
years of his 32-year career at Michigan p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; from 4 REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Consolidated Gas (MichCon), now part of until 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; during
DTE Energy, he started re-inventing him- all public performances, or by special MEETING DATE: August 8, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: C-7
self as a fine art photographer. It was the appointment arranged via email to
classic case of "what are you going to do elli.fassois@cantonmi.gov. ITEM: Consider Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 74, Article II, Division 3, Subdivision III
Section 74-133. Building Sewers and Connections
when you grow up?" he said. In 2002, The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is
Middlestead started the process by hon- located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road in PRESENTER: Jade Smith, Municipal Services Director
ing his photographic skill set by taking Canton, MI, 48187. INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE: None Anticipated
courses with local and national instruc- For more information, call (734) 394- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Canton Township Ordinance Section 74-133 titled "Building and Sewers Connections" cur-
tors, including Monte Nagler, Tim 5300 or visit www.cantonvillagetheater. rently outlines the process for repairs to water and sewer leads in public rights-of-way, easements, and private property. This ordi-
Cooper, Nancy Rotenberg, Doug Johnson, org. nance also directs the Public Works Division to maintain a written policy on repairs to private sewer leads and cost sharing with
the private building owner. To further describe ownership and maintenance of private sewer and water leads Canton Township
Ordinance Section 74-38 titled "Water and Sewer Lead Ownership" specifically states that water and sewer leads shall be defined
as the privately-owned service connection from the public water main, or sewer main, to the building. Additionally, Section 74-
38 states that ownership and maintenance responsibility for the private water or sewer lead shall remain with the building owner
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON from the point of connection at the public main to the building.
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The proposed change to Section 74-133 removes the potential for inconsistency between Sections 74-133 and 74-38.
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Furthermore, the proposed changes to Section 74-133 promotes and codifies effective Public Works policy and practices by
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. assigning responsibility for maintaining and operating private sewer leads to the appropriate entity. The Public Works Division
will also amend their current policy to reflect the changes in the Section 74-133.
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, BACKGROUND: Recently, a private sewer lead was repaired by the Township as required by the currently adopted poli-
or activities. cy of the Public Works Division. The private sewer line was damaged on private property. The property owner submitted an
invoice for $17,000 for work done by a private contractor. The Township was not aware of the damage or repair completed by
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- the private contractor. Although the Township's currently adopted policy was followed, it is strongly recommended that the pol-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of icy and ordinances be amended and adopted to reflect that the Township will no longer participate in cost sharing for repair of
the ADA. private sewer and water leads.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services STRATEGIC PLAN/GOALS: N/A
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 ACTION REQUESTED: Remove from the table, hold the second reading and adopt an amendment to Chapter 74, Article II,
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Division 3, Subdivision III Section 74-133 entitled "Building Sewers and Connections";
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies BUDGET IMPLICATIONS & ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A
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 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: If approved, the ordinance will be published and become effective August 18, 2022.
are generally prohibited.
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human FINANCE AND BUDGET DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Resources Supervisor, 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. SUPERVISOR'S RECOMMENDATION:
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its MODEL RESOLUTION:
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
1. I move to remove from the table, hold the second reading and adopt an amendment to Chapter 74, Article II, Division
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities 3, Subdivision III Section 74-133 entitled "Building Sewers and Connections"; to be published and become effective on
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, August 18, 2022.
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
ATTACHMENTS:
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- 1. Ordinance Amendment Clean
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. 2. Ordinance Amendment Redlined
3. Revised Policy PW:10
Publish: 08/18/22 CN2414 - 081822 2.5 x 4.72
Sec. 74-133. Building sewers and connections.
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(q) Repairs to sewer lead. Structural repairs to any damaged portion of the sewer lead located in the public right-of-way
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON and/or easement shall be undertaken by the township, with the written permission of the building owner, for the purpose of min-
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA imizing the risk to public health and safety. Ownership of and responsibility for the entire private sewer lead shall however
September 8, 2022 remain with the building owner from the point of connection to the public sewer main to the building, regardless whether the
public sewer main is located in an easement and/or within the public right-of-way.
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, September 8, 2022 at 7:00 The Public Works Division shall maintain a written policy on repairs to private sewer leads.
PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center (Ord. No. 30, as amended, § 16, 6-10-2003; Ord. of 3-6-2007(2), § 2; Ord. of 6-26-
Road, Canton, MI 48188. 2007(1), § 2; Ord. of 6-10-2008, § 2)
7:00 P.M. Sec. 74-133. Building sewers and connections.
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Call to Order (q) Repairs to sewer lead. Structural repairs to any damaged portion of the sewer lead located in the public right-of-way
and/or easement shall be undertaken by the township, with the written permission of the building owner, for the purpose of min-
Pledge of Allegiance imizing the risk to public health and safety. Ownership of and responsibility for the entire private sewer lead shall however
remain with the building owner from the point of connection to the public sewer main to the building, regardless whether the
Roll Call:. John Badeen, Alan Okon, Clarence Lee, Mark Quimby, and Aaron Tassell public sewer main is located in an easement and/or within the public right-of-way.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
The Public Works Division shall maintain a written policy on repairs to private sewer leads. that defines the types of damage that
Approval of Agenda the township will and will not consider cost sharing of with the building owner. The policy shall also define the maximum amount
September 8, 2022 of cost sharing that a building owner would incur for a repair to a private lead located in the public right-of-way and/or easement.
Approval of Minutes: (Ord. No. 30, as amended, § 16, 6-10-2003; Ord. of 3-6-2007(2), § 2; Ord. of 6-26-
August 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes 2007(1), § 2; Ord. of 6-10-2008, § 2)
General Calendar: CANTON PW: 10
PUBLIC WORKS Page 1 of 1
1. Applicants Nicholas and Kelli Paparelli for property located at 46418 Briargate which is located on the east side of SANITARY SEWER - RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE LEAD REPAIRS Issued: 5/5/2011
Briargate, south of Warren Rd. (Parcel ID 034-03-1297-000), Zoning R2, Single Family Residential. Applicants are Revised: 8/9/2022
requesting a variance from the following section of the Township Code of Ordinances: Section 78-129(h) for a fence Reviewed:
located in a front yard setback area; and Section 78-131(4)(b) for a fence on a corner lot located in a front yard setback
area. I. PURPOSE:
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the repair of privately owned sanitary sewer leads. This policy further
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120. clarifies the responsibilities listed in Canton Township Ordinance 74-133, Building and Connections, subsection (q) and
Ordinance.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS II. OWNERSHIP:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special Ownership of and responsibility for the entire sanitary sewer lead shall remain with the property owner from the point of con-
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact nection to the public sewer main to the building.
Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Any question on this policy and procedure should be directed to the Public Works Manager.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2417 - 081822 2.5 x 4.838 Municipal Services Department CN2418 - 081822 2.5 x 11.957