keep violent crime to under 100 reports
in 2013. Coffee with a Cop is just one pro-
gram the city has initiated to foster coop-
eration and trust between citizens and
law enforcement. Residents have the
opportunity to gain insight into police
activities and ask questions about issues
in the community in an informal setting
eachmonth.”
Population: 88,958
Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.05
PropertyCrimes per 1,000: 14.05
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Water rates to be topic at Northville meeting
Canton seniors bring home Olympic medals
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 14, 2015 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed special land use request as pro-
vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
STONE RIDGE SPECIAL LAND USE
- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE
FAMILY CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 6.03D FOR PARCEL NO. 017 99 0009 001. Property
is located south of Joy Road between Ridge and Beck Roads.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, September 10, 2015, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – August 18, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Anthony Staff
Present: Leisure Services: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Greg Hohenberger, Jeanette Aiello, Ann Marie Carravallah, Jay Young
From the Planning Department: Jeff Goulet, Leigh Thurston Other Attendees: Planning Commission: Dawn Zuber, Brad
Cambridge, Greg Greene, Julia Perkins, Craig Engel. LSAC Members: Chairman – Robert Mossel, George Bradley, Kellee
Chancellor, Anthony Davis, Mike Gulkewicz, Valerie Krimmer, Colleen Pennington. Dick Carlisle, President and Sally Elminger,
Senior Associate with Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to approve
the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
STUDY SESSION: Item 1. Joint Meeting of Township
Board, Leisure Services Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission – Leisure Services Five Year Master Plan
Update
The following information was presented during this joint meeting of the Township Board, Planning Commission and
Leisure Services Advisory Committee (LSAC) members.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Accomplishments since last Master
Plan Update Population Trends 2014 Community Interest Survey Results
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ADA accessibility improve-
ments Initiated replacement of mowers for Parks and Golf Replacement of equipment at Fellows Creek Club Golf Short-term
roof repairs Implementation of Energy Management Program Installation of energy efficient lighting systems Replacement of
four roof top units Installation of water saving fixtures Installation of new upgraded Administration digital sign Installation of
site lighting at Preservation Park Dog Park Installation of shade structures Updated Patriot Park Master Plan Upgraded Village
Theater lighting and sound – (in the last 2 years) Trail Expansion in conjunction with International Transmission Company
Structural upgrades at Canton Historical Museum Upgraded irrigation systems at Independence Park and Canton Sports Center
Relocated B.L.O.C.K. Teen Center to Administration Building Replacement of Administration Front Door Summit 2015
Renovation –Starting Sept. 8 Running track improvements Aquatic Center renovations Locker room renovations Gym curtain
replacement
POPULATION TRENDS Aging:
Canton residents age 65 and older will increase by 138.4% by 2040, represent-
ing almost 21% of the Township’s population. (S E M C O G Forecast)
Diversity:
In 2010, 26.8% of Canton’s residents
described themselves as a race other than white, vs. 17.7% in 2000. (U. S. Census)
2014 COMMUNITY INTEREST SUR-
VEY-Conducted in conjunction with the Canton Public Library
Statistically valid survey 2,000 surveys sent; 430 households
responded; 95% confidence Benefits, Satisfaction, Quality of Life: -95% agree that Leisure Services makes Canton a more desir-
able place to live - 78% are very or somewhat satisfied with value offered by CLS -95% rank quality of CLS services excellent
or good Facilities: -Most important Township park/facilities: Summit (46%) and Heritage Park (45%)-Heritage Park and Summit
used most often of all facilities - Reasons for not using the Summit included: ? Too expensive (35%) ? Not interested in programs
offered (19%) ? Program times inconvenient (16%) ? Summit not close to their residence (12%) ? Used facilities provided by
others (11%) -Walking, biking, nature trails as most important type of recreation facility (42%) - 92% ranked overall physical
condition of Canton’s parks as good or excellent - Soccer fields, large community parks, youth baseball/softball fields, and small
community parks ranked highest as meeting needs -Needs for outdoor swimming pools, trails, indoor swimming pools, and
indoor fitness facilities were met 50% or less-Highest need for trails, large community parks, small neighborhood parks, shel-
ters/picnic areas, and indoor fitness facilities Programs: -Most important Township programs: Community special events (32%)
and adult health wellness/fitness (25 %) -49% of respondents attended a CLS program in the past 12 months - 97% ranked qual-
ity of programs as good or excellent -Youth sports, community special events, youth learn to swim, and adult health/wellness
ranked highest as meeting needs -Needs for hobbies, DIY/household, self -improvement, and adult health/wellness were met 50%
or less - Highest need for community special events, adult health/wellness and fitness, youth sports, and hobbies
PROJECT
TIMELINE
Kick-off: June, 2015 Update Background Information: July-August, 2015 Public Participation: August – October,
2015 - Joint Meeting – Community-Wide Meeting - Sports Groups Focus Group Meetings Update Public Input/Goals:
November, 2015 Finalize draft with staff/LSAC December, 2015 Post on-line & hold public meeting for review January, 2016
Public Hearing January – February, 2016
BRAINWRITING EXERCISE – Conducted by Dick Carlisle
Mr. Carlisle pre-
sented the attendees with the following 6 questions designed to allow all members of the audience to participate. He asked the
group to write the answers to these questions on sticky notes. He then gathered the notes and organized the responses. 1. Should
parks and recreation facilities be expanded in the next five years? If so, what should these new facilities be? Summary of
Responses: Outdoor Pool, Pickle Ball Field, Extend the Path System, More Picnic Structures, Expand Summit, More Facilities
for Senior Activities, Increase Winter Sports 2. What park and/or recreation facility improvements would you include in the
Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years? Would you concentrate on maintaining what we have, or adding new/improved
facilities? Summary of Responses: Mostly Add New and Improved Facilities; Indoor Tennis, Restroom at Preservation Park,
Picnic and Family Gathering Areas, Nature Trails, Outdoor Drinking Fountains. 3. Should there be a balance between active
recreation facilities and natural resource preservation? If yes, how can the Leisure Services Master Plan help achieve this bal-
ance? Summary of Responses: Yes (almost all responses – only 1 No) Balance Recreation With Natural Areas – Work With The
DNR. 4. Are any segments of Canton’s population being underserved by leisure opportunities? If so, how would you fill those
gaps? Summary of Responses: More Cricket, Art Development, Increase Programming at Village Theater, Competitive
Swimming, Increase Health and Wellness Programs, Provide More Opportunities for Seniors. 5. Are there specific ways Leisure
Services can enhance the lives of Canton citizens through new or improved activities? Summary of Responses: Cricket,
Lacrosse, Kayaking, Expand Bike Trail, Sidewalk Gap, Recognizing Demographics of the Age of the Population. 6. List any
other great ideas you have for Leisure Services. Summary of Responses: Maintenance of Our Street Trees, 150 Acre Horseback
Riding Stable, Minor League Baseball Park, Connect to Washtenaw County Trail, Future of Public Transportation to Detroit, Live
Music Events with Local Musicians, Art Contest for Recycled Items, Day of Dance, Sculpture Garden on Trails, Eagle Scout
Projects.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
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. Publish: August 27, 2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION REPORT
(Program Year 2014 CDBG "CAPER")
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The above named document for the Canton Community Development Block Grant Program is available for inspection at the
Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, 734-394-5225, during regular business hours. The
document describes the performance of the CDBG program from July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015. Comments on the CAPER will
be accepted for 15 days, beginning August 27, 2015. Comments received during the public comment period will be forwarded
to the Department of HUD and will become an addendum to the CAPER.
Publish: August 27, 2015
Terry Bennett, Clerk
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBLIC HEARING
CDBGADVISORY COUNCIL
On September 9, at 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room "D" in the lower level of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, Michigan, the Canton Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council will hold a public hear-
ing on the FY 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER"). Written comments or requests for infor-
mation should be directed to: Mike Sheppard, Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton,
Michigan 48188, (734) 394-5225.
Publish: August 27, 2015
Terry Bennett, Clerk
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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 a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. 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
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Block Grant
On September 9, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Level, Meeting Room D of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, Michigan, the CDBG Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on the
5 Year Consolidated Plan including
the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
Public participation and comments are welcomed. Questions, written comments
or requests for information should be directed to: Mike Sheppard, Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, (734) 394-5225.
Publish: August 27, 2015
Terry Bennett, Clerk
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Northville Township resi-
dents will hear some expert
advice about their skyrocketing
water rates at a meeting set for
Sept. 14.
The meeting, which will begin
at 7 p.m. in the community room
at township hall, will feature
guest speaker Vyto Kaunelis of
OHM Advisors. Kaunelis offers
technical advice to Oakland and
Wayne counties regarding water
use and rates. His resume
includes 10 years working with
theWayne County Department of
Environment.
He will address the concerns
of residents regarding escalating
water costs in the township, rates
set by the board of trustees in
December. Township officials
cited three main reasons for the
current rates: a drop in con-
sumption; a change in how the
Detroit Water and Sewerage
Department (DWSD) is comput-
ing the rate it charges the town-
ship, and a jump in the percent-
age of the fixed costs DWSD
passes on to its customers.
In Northville Township, water
rates jumped to $10.01 per 1,000
gallons, plus more than $28 bi-
monthly in fixed-rate costs, an
increase from just over $20 last
year. The drop in water use
throughout the service area
reduced the revenue paid to
DWSD, prompting officials there
to establish a new billing system,
based on actual consumption in
each community. In Northville
Township, water use dropped by
40,000 Million Cubic Feet to
130,000MillionCubicFeet.
The rate DWSD charged for
fixed costs was increased, too, up
to 60 percent from only 40 per-
cent last year, officials said.
“We thought it would be good
for (residents) to hear fromsome-
one outside the (township) build-
ing,” noted Township Manager
Chip Snider said. “(Kaunelis) is
an expert, and I think residents
need tohear froman expert.”
“There has been a recent
extraordinary increase that
demanded a public meeting,”
said Snider. “(Residents) might
not like the answers, but wewant
to make sure they have the
answers.”
Northville Township Hall is
located at 44405 SixMileRoad.
Canton seniors represented
their community well in the 11th
Annual Western Wayne County
Senior Olympics by collecting 78
of the 488 medals distributed
during the annual summer
event. Ninety Senior Olympians
from Canton participated in the
games Aug. 10-14.
Other communities compet-
ing in the Senior Olympics
included Belleville, Dearborn,
Dearborn Heights, Garden City,
Inkster,
Livonia,
Northville/Northville Township,
Plymouth/Plymouth Township,
Redford Township, Sumpter
Township, Van Buren Township,
Wayne and Westland. Westland
Olympians were awarded 82
medals, the most of any commu-
nity. The Canton total of 78 was
the second highest and Van
BurenTownship seniors took the
third highest number of medals
with 49.
In total, 553 Western Wayne
seniors competed and won 488
medals.
Opening ceremonies this year
took place in Hines Park and the
games concluded with a banquet
and medals presentation at
RomaHall inGardenCity.
Last year 100 Canton resi-
dents brought home a total of 85
gold, silver, and bronze medals
during the Tenth Annual
Western Wayne County Senior
Olympics.
The Canton Senior Center,
Club 55+, which provides year-
round social, recreational and
educational activities, and also
serves as an informational
resource for those 55 and better
serve senior citizens in Canton.
For more information about sen-
ior programs, call (734) 394-5485
or visit
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Hazardous waste collection set
Residents of the City of Northville,
Northville Township and the City of
Livonia are invited to bring their resi-
dential hazardous waste to city yards
for free and safe disposal from 8 a.m.
until 2 p.m. Sept. 12.
The yards are located at 650 Doheny
St.
Acceptable items include: aerosol
cans, antifreeze, household chemicals,
batteries (auto, marine, household),
caustic acids, computer equipment and
electronics (modems, printers, FAX
machines, VCRs, TVs, keyboards, mice,
cell phones), expiredmedications, fluo-
rescent light bulbs (including compact),
gasoline, gasoline and oil mixes, herbi-
cides, pesticides, fungicides, kerosene,
medical wastes (sharps in containers
only), mercury items or contaminated
debris, oil-based paints, stains and
primers, propane tanks, transmission
fluid, turpentine and varnish. The
waste collection is a joint effort of the
City of Northville, Northville Township
and theCity of Livonia.
