paign this fall, Invest in Your Kids &
Community, to raise at least $300,000 for the
International Baccalaureate program.
Another goal is to increase awareness of the
foundation and its work among Northville
students and families, alumni, community
members and local businesses and corpora-
tions.”
Prior to joining the foundation in July,
Pearson served as director of development
and partnerships for the Engineering
Society of Detroit in Southfield, where she
led and managed all grant and development
activity. She also has worked as a manager
for business development in theWayne State
University Executive and Professional
Development Department; a senior account
manager for MarketerNET LLC, in Chicago
and as a senior account executive for Design
Incentives inLivonia.
A resident of Novi, Pearson currently
serves on the Fundraising Advisory Council
for the Novi Public Library; was committee
chair for the library's 50th Anniversary
Jubilee in October
2010 and co-cre-
ator of the library's
first annual
fundraising event
in April 2011. She
also is amember of
the Partnership for
Ph i l an t hr op i c
Planning and the
Planned Giving
Roundtable of
S o u t h e a s t
Michigan, as well as a member of the board
of directors for Art Road (a non-profit dedi-
cated to providing art activity classes at no
cost, including supplies and an instructor, to
Detroit's elementary schools that lack art
programs) and vice president of the Detroit
Illini Club, Michigan's regional chapter of
theUniversity of Illinois Alumni Association.
Pearson has a bachelor of science in adver-
tising from the University of Illinois at
Urbana/Champaign.
For more information about the
Northville Educational Foundation, visit the
website at www.NorthvilleEdFoundation.org
or
contact Pearson
at
NEF@NorthvilleEdFoundation.org or (248)
344-8458.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem LeRoy D. Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William
Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Choate to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-249 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to approve the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of the Romulus City Council held August 22, 2011.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff,
Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-250 3A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the police department and
approve Deer Creek Partners, LLC (a Delaware Limited Liability Company), request to transfer
ownership of 2011Resort B-Hotel, issued under MCL 436.1531(4), minimum seating: 100, for the
1988 quota, with dance-entertainment permit, direct connection-2, 6 bars & 365 rooms, located at
8000 Merriman, Romulus, MI 48174, Wayne County from Columbia Sussex Corporation (a
Kentucky Corporation), Paul Wischermann-Receiver & CS Hotels Limited Partnership (a Kentucky
Limited Partnership), Paul Wischermann-Receiver & request to add new official permit (food).
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-251 4A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crova to grant a no-fee permit to Blue Sky
Restaurant, 15155 Huron River Drive, for a yard sale/car wash on Friday, September 9th through
Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Most of the proceeds will be donated to the animal shelter).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
4.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-252 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and
authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into the Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for
FY 2012 and the local transit program between SMART and the City of Romulus for the 2012 fiscal
year.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-253 6A1.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Choate to approve second reading and final adoption of
Budget Amendment 10/11-30, General Fund - introduced at the Council meeting of August 22,
2011.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-254 6A2.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to approve second reading and final adop-
tion of Budget Amendment 10/11-32, Federal Law Enforcement Fund - introduced at the Council
meeting of August 22, 2011.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A3.
No action taken by Council. (No action was needed unless Council disapproved the new
water and sewer rates presented by the Finance Department.)
11-255 6A4.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate to schedule a study session to discuss the IRS
mandated changes to the City pension ordinance on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to be
held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes - Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to
be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on
September 6, 2011.
Publish: September 22, 2011
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-September 13, 2011
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director
Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Audrey Robinson, Brad Sharp
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony
to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve
the Board Study Minutes of August 16, 2011 Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the
Board Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2011. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve
the Board Study Minutes for September 6, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. REQUEST
FOR RESOLUTION OF LOCAL BODY OF GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE “BENTLEY ELEMENTARY PTO” 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 Anthony to approve the request
from the “Bentley Elementary PTO” at 1100 S. Sheldon Rd., Canton, Michigan 48188, Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan; as
an organization exempt from Federal income tax for the purpose of obtaining a Charitable Gaming License. Motion carried unani-
mously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP CLERK TO SIGN THE INTERA-
GENCY AGREEMENT WITH WAYNE COUNTY FOR THE ROUND 10 LOG JAM INVENTORY AND MAINTENANCE
PROJECT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize the Township Clerk to sign the Inter-Agency Agreement
with Wayne County for the Log Jam Inventory and Maintenance Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSIDER AUTHO-
RIZING THE TOWNSHIP CLERK TO SIGN THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WAYNE COUNTY FOR THE
ROUND 10 MICHIGAN AVENUE BOULEVARD BIO-SWALE AND NATIVE PLANTING PROJECT. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Taj to authorize the Township Clerk to sign the Inter-Agency Agreement with Wayne County for the Michigan
Avenue Boulevard Bio-Swale and Native Planting Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. MUNICIPAL CREDIT AGREE-
MENT WITH SUBURBAN MOBILITYAUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the 2011-2012 Municipal Credit Contract between SMART and the Charter Township of Canton for
$88,692 and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract on behalf of the Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4.
AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAY APPROACH AT DOG PARK AND APPROVE BUDGET AMEND-
MENT. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to award the bid for construction of the Driveway Approach to the Dog Park
site to C&L Enterprizes, Inc., 11085 Lisa Lane, Shelby Township, MI 48316 for $44,500. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the following budget amendment: Budget Amendment: Increase Revenue 101-270-89.675
(Donations) $9,000, 101-000.580 (Wayne County) $44,500 Increase Contribution 101-000.695 $14,129 Increase Expenses 101-270-
89.970_0080 (Capital) $66,629101-270-89.956 (Misc) $1,000 Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE
ENERGY ANALYSIS AGREEMENT WITH CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Taj to approve the Comprehensive Energy Analysis Agreement with Chevron Energy Solutions Company, 345 California
Street, 18th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, and to authorize the Township Clerk to sign the contract on behalf of the Township. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 6. NEW WORLD SYSTEMS – ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT – ANIMAL
LICENSING, BUSINESS LICENSING AND MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to approve the purchase of the animal licensing, business licensing and municipal inspections software from New World Systems for a
total cost of $49,460. I further move to approve a budget adjustment as follows: Increase to Expenses: 101-258-740 Operating Supplies
$49,460 Increase to Revenues: 101-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $49,460. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
Treasurer
McLaughlin reminded everyone of the Historical Society Fundraising event “Brews, Brats, Bands at the Barn” is this Saturday,
September 17, 2011 at Preservation Park. Tickets can be purchased at the Treasurer’s office or at the event. Supervisor LaJoy stated the
Spotlight Players will perform “Musicman” featured at the Village Theater, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 16-18, 2011.
Supervisor LaJoy stated Trustee Caccamo resigned from the Board of Trustees effective August 31, 2011. The vacant position has been
advertised in the Focus, website, newspaper and Patch. The final date to submit applications was Friday, September 2, 2011 by 4:00
p.m. Interviews will be conducted next Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board room. Each applicant will have two min-
utes to introduce themselves and express why they would like to be on the Board of Trustees. The following week the Board will vote
for the individual who will fill this vacated position. The goal is to have a new Trustee in position by the end of September.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Williams, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:35 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 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.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
OCTOBER 13, 2011
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building
located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188.
The following agenda will be discussed:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Randy Blaylock, Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Steven Johnson, Vicki Welty
Alternate:
Dawn Zuber
Acceptance of Agenda
1. Wayne and Monica Rem, 44535 Ridgefield Road Canton, MI 48188 South of Palmer Rd., between Canton Center and Sheldon Roads.
Appealing Chapter 78 - Buildings and Building Regulations; Article V. Section 78 - 131 Zoning District Restriction. Paragraph 4b.
Corner Lots. (Building) Parcel 71-106-02-0067-000.
Approval of the August 11, 2011 Minutes
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 5:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All
written comments must be sent to the Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150
S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188.
Publish September 22, 2011
EC091511-0451 2.5 x 3.228
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:
David Medley, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: September 22, 2011
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Once again this year, the corn
maze at Maybury Farm will offer
some unique challenges to even the
most intrepid guests.
This year the maze offers one of
the most challenging pathways
ever, according to Northville
Community Foundation President
Shari Peters.
“Watch out for the dead ends,”
she cautioned. The maze, spon-
sored by Meijer, will open this
weekend and continue through
Nov. 6. Groups of 15 or more can
arrangeweekday visits, Peters said.
The added fun this year is the
chance to win the $100 Meijer gift
card for finding the nine wooden
animals hidden throughout the
maze and complete the puzzling
walk, she added.
“We are unique because we
offer a hayride to and from the
maze,” Peters said.
This Saturday, there will also be
canning demonstration, recipes for
spaghetti squash, wool spinning
lessons, along with the Kid Tractor
during Harvest Days at the farm.
There are also fresh vegetables for
sale, grown right on the farm and
the Welcome Center has Maybury
Farm honey gathered from hives
on the farm, maple syrup, along
withbread, muffin and cakemixes.
The cornmaze is open from 1-10
p.m. Saturdays and from 1-7 p.m.
Sundays. The last wagon leaves for
themaze onehour prior to close.
Admission is $8 per person,
although there are discount
coupons available at Northville
Meijer Service Center, Tom Holzer
Ford in Farmington, PNC Banks in
Livonia, Plymouth, Canton and
Novi and, by request, at the
MayburyFarmWelcomeCenter.
Parking is free and admission to
the maze includes visiting the farm
animals during daylight hours, use
of the playground and picnic area.
Those 2 and younger are admitted
at no cost.
Proceeds from themaze support
the farm and help feed the animals
throughout the long winter months
and tickets are a donation and are
tax-deductible, Peters said. “A visit
to Maybury Farm would not be
complete without seeing all our
animals.”
Maybury Farm is located at
50165EightMile betweenBeck and
Napier (continue ½ mile past the
State Park entrance on the south
side of EightMile).
For more information, call (248)
374-0200 or visit wwwnorthvil-
lecommunityfoundation.org.
The Belleville Area Museum and
Historical Society will sponsor the annual
Cemetery History Tour featuring Denton
Cemetery from1-4 p.m. Oct. 22.
Tours will depart every 30 minutes and
participants can learn about the first fami-
lies of Belleville, including Civil War heroes,
revel in cemetery architecture and take
home a gravestone rubbing. The cemetery
is located just south of Michigan Avenue at
Cemetery and Cross roads in the Village of
Denton.
Tickets, $8 for adults and $5 for children
ages 5-12 are available at the Belleville Area
Museum, 405 Main St; Van Buren Township
Hall, 46425 Tyler Road; Belleville Area
District Library, 167 Fourth St.; Sumpter
Township Police Department, 23501
Sumpter Road; Belleville City Hall, 6 Main
St. and theBayouGrill, 404MainSt.
Children younger than 5 will be admitted
at no cost. The raindate isOct. 23.
Proceeds will be used to support the proj-
ects and programs of the Belleville Area
Museum including a Civil War
Sesquicentennial Commemoration Series
beginning in 2012, according to a museum
directorKatieDallos.
Manager
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Jennifer Curtis Pearson