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Charter Township of Canton - Board Proceedings –September 22, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, September 22, 2015 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, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: McLaughlin
Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of
Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to amend the agenda to remove Item G-1: Approve IT Services – Firewall
Platform Augmentation. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of September 8, 2015 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s
Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, asked about various items within Canton Public Safety. Bob
Brown, Executive Director of The Senior Alliance, presented the Public Service Announcement developed by Canton Cable
Studio for the Senior Alliance.
Payment of Bills
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as
presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1: Public Hearing and Approval of Millage
Rates for December 1, 2015 Tax Levy. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to open the public hearing open at 7:14
p.m. to approve the millage rates for December 1, 2015 Tax Levy. There were no public comments. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported
by Williams to approve the millage rates to be levied by Canton Township on December 1, 2015 be set as follows: Charter Mills
(General Fund) 1.3660; Fire Protection Special Assessment 3.8580; Police Protection Special Assessment 5.6760 TOTAL:
10.9000. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider certification of an officer
delegate to serve at the 2015 MERS Annual Conference on October 8-9, 2015. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve and certify Kristin Kolb as the officer delegate for the 2015 MERS Annual Conference to be held October
8-9, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the 2015 Officer and Employee Delegate
Certification Form. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Request to Increase Blanket Purchase Order for Legal
Services. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve increasing the blanket purchase order #1368 for the law
firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC, 150 West Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit, Michigan 48226 in an amount of
$5,000.00. Funds are available in account number 101.266.801_0020. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-3.
Consider Approving a Resolution in support of
NOT IN OUR TOWN
(PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to
approve the following resolution in support of the
Not in Our Town
movement, promoting a peaceful discourse with all members
of the Canton community and joining thousands of others to say with one voice, “Not in Our Town”. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
NOT IN OUR TOWN
WHEREAS
, The residents of the Charter Township of
Canton live in a multicultural community of people from many places across the country and across the globe; and
WHERE-
AS
, The Charter Township of Canton celebrates multiculturalism and diversity as a way of life, recognizing the dignity of all its
residents and their diverse contributions to our success; and
WHEREAS
, The Charter Township of Canton supports the efforts
of the Canton Response to Hate Crimes Coalition, founded by the Canton Police Department and comprised of local law enforce-
ment, community groups, schools, faith-based organizations and other organizations in the community who came together to
educate our citizens about bias-motivated incidents and hate crimes, to respond in support of the victims and the community, and
to mentor both victims and perpetrators in the healing process; and
WHEREAS
, Not in Our Town, a project of The Working
Group, is an international initiative to promote inclusiveness, celebrate diversity and bring communities together to combat
hatred and prejudice; and
WHEREAS
, As elected officials of the Charter Township of Canton we recognize that all people are
deserving of assurance of the basic principles of equality and human rights guaranteed to all persons by our Constitution and Bill
of Rights; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
, the Charter Township of Canton’s Board of Trustees stand with our
community and the Canton Response to Hate Crimes Coalition in supporting the principles of fairness, dignity, and acceptance;
that these core principles commit us to promoting a peaceful discourse with all members of our community; that we reject the
politics of division and isolation that fan anger and hate against any person or group; and that we join thousands of others to say
with one voice, “Not in Our Town.”
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Approve IT Services – Firewall Platform
Augmentation. (FBD)
Removed from the Agenda.
Item G-2. Purchase of Replacement Mailing System. (Clerk)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase of a Neopost IN Series 750 Basew/ Mixed Size Feeder, Sealer,
Drop Tray, Ink Cartridge & LAN Cable – Including a Stacker, Dynamic Weighing Platform, 30 lb. Weigh Platform, and Power
Protector in the amount of $9,986.00 from account: #101- 215-970_0060. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-3.
Consider Approval of Dedication of a Portion of the Rights-of-Way and Various Permanent and Temporary Construction,
Drainage and Road Easements on Two Township-Owned Parcels on Lotz Road, South of Ford Road. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign the right-of-way quit claim deeds,
easements, temporary construction permits, and the waivers of compensation for parcel #71-052-99-0013-000 and #71-052-99-
0014-000 on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4. Consider Waiving the Purchasing
Policy and Approve Emergency Repairs to the 2004 Caterpillar 430D Backhoe. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Yack to waive the purchasing policy and approve payment to Michigan CAT of Novi for the emergency repairs to our Caterpillar
430D backhoe for an amount not-to-exceed $13,500. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-5. Consideration of First
Reading of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-31, entitled “Assault and Battery.” (PSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Yack to introduce and hold the first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 46, Article II, Section
46.31, entitled “Assault and Battery”. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to
table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and to schedule a second reading for October
13, 2015. Motion carried by all members present. 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 com-
plete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
.
Item G-6. Consider Approving
Resolution for Michigan’s DNR to Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding Additional Hunting Area Controls in Canton.
(PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the following resolution requesting the Michigan DNR hold a
public hearing to inquire into the need for additional special hunting controls in the Charter Township of Canton. Motion car-
ried by all members present.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVI-
SION RESOLUTION HUNTING AREA CONTROL WHEREAS,
the Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees, in
the County of Wayne, State of Michigan, has become aware that problems exist concerning hunting and the discharge of firearms
in the western half of the Charter Township of Canton, and
WHEREAS,
such hunting and discharge of firearms problems con-
sist of a welfare and safety concern for residents and visitors to Canton, and
WHEREAS,
Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994,
Part 419, as amended, requires that the Department of Natural Resources conduct a public hearing and such investigations are
deemed necessary prior to recommending a local hunting area control on said problem area.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees does hereby request the Department of Natural Resources
to hold a public hearing to inquire into the need for additional special local hunting controls on the western half of the Charter
Township of Canton. Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees, County of Wayne, State of Michigan. VOTE ON THE
RESOLUTION: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Date: September 22, 2015 Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
I hereby certify the above to
be a true and correct transcript of the action taken by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan.
DATE: 9-23-2015 CLERK: Terry G. Bennett; PHONE NUMBER: 734-394-5100 ADDRESS
: 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Mutchler stated a Community
Unity & Peace Rally entitled: “Not In Our Town – Canton” will take place on Saturday, September 26, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the
Heritage Park Amphitheater. Trustee Sneideman stated the Partnership for the Arts and Humanities event: Got Fiddle? – On
Saturday, October 10, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to adjourn at 8:49 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DIVISION REGULATIONS CHAPTER 110/82 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Condominium Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton, that the Planning
Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2015 in the
First Floor
Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
to consider the
request by the petitioner to permit the following proposed variances to the Condominium Ordinance for the project known as
Parkside South located south of Ford Road and west of Ridge Road.
The petitioner has requested a variance pursuant to Section 82-124(5) of the Condominium Ordinance relative to the require-
ments to extend a street to the property boundary.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, October 1, 2015 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper-
October 1, 2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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, October 15, 2015 for the following:
HOUSING REHABILITATIONS
(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)
Bids may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, 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 10/1/2015
EC100115-1189 2.5 x 2.276
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
Published: October 1, 2015
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Little pirates, princesses,
monsters and mermaids are
invited to Canton Leisure
Services' 15th annual Trick or
Treat Parade from 4-7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30. This family-ori-
ented tradition will take place at
the Summit on the Park, located
at 46000 Summit Parkway, in
Canton.
Children ages 10 and younger
are encouraged to attend in cos-
tume and follow the spooktacular
trail from room to room, each
filled with special surprises and
little goodies. Parade partici-
pants will enjoy seeing the
Summit all decked out for ghoul-
ish fun and ghastly festivities.
Younger trick-or-treaters will
enjoy the trail that passes a vari-
ety of themed-stations that allows
them to visit with family-friendly
characters, including: Captain
America, the cast from Inside
Out, characters from the Wizard
of Oz, Frozen's Anna and Elsa
and more. For those who dare, a
spooky Haunted House will be
available in the Summit gymnasi-
um that is scarier than ever.
Organizers said this interactive
experience may be too intense
for small children.
Advance tickets are now on
sale at $5 for Summit members
and $6 for Canton residents and
$4 for members of Bartlett's Kids
Club. From Oct. 15-29, non-resi-
dent tickets will be available for
$10 per child. A limited number
of tickets for designated timeslots
will be available for purchase at
the Summit Front Desk while
supplies last. All ticket sales will
end at 10 p.m. Oct. 29. Children of
all ages (including infants and
toddlers) planning to trick or
treat and collect goodies during
the event must have a ticket/col-
lectionbag.
“Every year the Trick or Treat
Parade gets bigger and better,
and this year is no exception. It's
a great family event that is per-
fect for the little ones,” said
Laura Mortier, recreation spe-
cialist for Canton Leisure
Services. “This year our 'spookier
trail experience' for the older
kids will feature a special
Haunted House theme that we're
really excited to debut, so trick-
or-treaters can experience some
brand new scares if they dare to
stroll throughour gymnasium.”
Sponsors this year include:
The Goddard School, Drs. Nolan
and Guest, Atchinson Ford,
Community Financial Credit
Union, MI Express Care, and
Twisted Rooster. Additional sup-
porters of this annual Canton tra-
dition includeD&MArt Studio.
Parents are responsible for
the direct supervision of their
children during this special
event. For more information, call
(734) 394-5460 or visit
Cantonfun.org.
Teens and youngsters who participated
in the Summer Reading Program at the
Romulus Library read for a combined 646
hours this summer.
A total of 260 readers participated in
the program this year, including 185 chil-
dren, 33 teens and 42 adults, according to
Library Director Patty Braden. In addi-
tion, she said, the youngsters completed
170 activities.
"Summer Reading is important to the
learning development of children/teens
because it keeps them engaged in reading
while school is not in session. Summer
Reading Programs are a significant factor
in improving reading skills and prevent
the loss of learning during the summer
months," Braden said.
According to schoollibraryjournal.com,
"…children who read at least six books
during the summer maintained or
improved their reading skills, while chil-
dren who didn't read any saw their skills
slip by as much as an entire grade level".
Studies show that children who partici-
pate in Summer Reading Programs also
have higher test scores than those who do
not participate, she added.
Performers at the library this summer
included: Storyteller Rosie Chapman;
Doug Scheer performed his "Superhero
Stunt Show; A2 Magic; Joel Tacey and his
Extreme Duct Tape Workshop; Bill and
Jessi from Warrior 3 Comics and Games;
Reptile, Inc., and Alex Thomas and his
Stop-MotionAnimationprogram.
Braden said that Skatin' Station and the
Chapatwala family (owners of several
local McDonald's) provided bookmarks
that allowed young readers a free Happy
Meal and a free skate. Emagine Movie
Theater, the Henry Ford, Warrior 3
Comics and Games, Wings Financial,
Midway Sports and Entertainment, and
Sportway each donated prizes for the
summer reading finales, Braden added.
Donations from the Romulus Rotary
Club and the Friends of the Library
helped fund the purchase of giveaways
andbring inperformers.
Braden said she also wanted to thank
the Romulus Police and Fire depart-
ments, the many volunteers who helped
make the Summer Reading Kickoff
Carnival a success, and the Romulus
AthleticCenter for hosting the finale party.
Canton Leisure Services will be open-
ing a Flu Shot Clinic to adults 18 years of
age and older from 9 a.m. until noon,
Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the Chestnut Room at
the Summit on the Park, located at 46000
Summit Parkway inCanton.
This is a single-day event and appoint-
ments are required. Reservations are now
being taken at (734) 394-5485. Light
refreshments will also be provided by the
Regency at Canton.
This Flu Clinic will accept most forms
of insurance and the flu shot will be
offered at no direct cost. Please bring
Medicare and/or insurance cards to
ensure that services are billed correctly to
providers. Patients may also pay inde-
pendently.
are bowling” Wagel said, “but when they
break next summer we plan to do the
bathrooms and other repairs.”
She said the community is responding
to their efforts and the reopening has been
welcomedbymany loyal bowlers.
Wagel grew up in Romulus and was a
teacher in the Romulus schools for 10
years beforemaking the decision to devote
herself full-time to restoring the bowling
alley and bar. She and her familymoved to
Ypsilanti a few years ago to have more
room to raise their few head of cattle and
some chickens. Her mother still has a
Romulus address while her father died in
2002, a year after the bowling alley was
sold.
Wagel said the liquor license at the bar
remains in court, because of the circum-
stances surrounding the return of the busi-
ness, but they hope to have that situation
inhand very soon.
“The bar is going back to my grandfa-
ther's name, it will beWalt'sBar,” she said.
“I have to say, the city has beenwonder-
ful to us, helping us get our permits and
get situated,” she said.
In addition to her mother, Wagel's son,
Matthew, is also working at the establish-
ment, acting as chief engineer, while her
two daughters remain in college, one pur-
suing a medical degree and the other
studying nursing, she said.
“My husband, Rob, is a nurse at St. Joe's
and he talks to so many people there who
have stories about bowling here or being
here,” she said. “It really is a part of the
history of the city.”
“We always say, the building may
belong to us, but it really is the communi-
ty's bowling alley,” she added.
“We've all made the decision, as a fami-
ly, to stay here and stick it out,” she said.
“We're going to make it work. After all,”
she said with a smile, “this is the oldest
bowling alley inRomulus.”
Family
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Participants in a “Make Your Own Comic Book” event with the Summer Reading
Program led by Bill and Jessi Schaffer from Warriors 3 Comics and Games.
