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October 23, 2014
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 14, 2014
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 14, 2014 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, Williams (Arrived at 7:17p.m.), Yack Members Absent:
Sneideman Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb, Kristen Thomas Staff Absent:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the Board
Minutes of September 23, 2014 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Bennett to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion car-
ried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: PH- Item 1: Consider Tax Abatement for Advance Engineering Company
(Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to open the public hearing open at 7:04 p.m. to consider tax abatement for
Advance Engineering Company. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to close
the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. to consider tax abatement for Advance Engineering Company. Motion carried by all members
present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF ADVANCE ENGINEERING COMPANY INDUSTRIAL FACIL-
ITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, M.C.L. 207.551
et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held on May 3, 1983, this Canton Board of Trustees by resolution established Northeast
Canton Industrial Development District; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Canton approved an application fromAdvance
Engineering Company requesting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for real property investments located at 7505
Baron Drive; and WHEREAS, Advance Engineering Company has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate with respect to real property in the amount of $2,275,000 located within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development
District; and WHEREAS, before acting on said application, the Charter Township of Canton held a hearing on October 14, 2014
at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton, at 7 p.m., at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of
the affected taxing units were given written notice and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and WHERE-
AS, Advance Engineering Company has substantially met all the requirements under Public Act 198 of 1974 for the Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate; and WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes
within the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the
SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton that: 1. The Canton Board of Trustees finds and determines that the grant-
ing of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously
granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978,
shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of
Charter Township of Canton
, or impairing the financial soundness
of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in
Charter Township of Canton. 2. The application from Advance
Engineering Company for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, with respect to the following described parcel of real
property situated within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District to wit: Legal Description: 02R1A2D1A PART OF
SE 1/4 SEC 2 T2S R8E BEG N 88DEG 31M 59S E 1760FT FROM S 1/4 COR OF SEC 2 TH N 43DEG 24M 54S W 1089.66FT
TH N 89DEG 26M 47S E 234.16FT TH N 01DEG 18M 24S W 30FT TH N 89DEG 26M 47S E 270.02FT TH N 01DEG 18M
24S W 23.60FT TH ELYALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO N RAD 75FT ARC 109.46FT CH N 88DEG 41M 36S E 100FT TH
S 01DEG 18M 24S E 24.91FT TH N 89DEG 26M 47S E 543.85FT TH S 00DEG 33M 13S E 822.24FT TH S 88DEG 31M 59S
W 406.49FT POB 14.87 AC Parcel# 008-99-0002-716 be and the same is hereby approved. 3. The Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of two years in accordance with Township require-
ments and applicable statutory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 RESOLUTION DECLARED
ADOPTED. ______ Clerk’s Signature. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following resolution. Motion
carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A NEW PERSONAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION APPLI-
CATION P.A. 328 OF 1998, AS AMENDED
Resolution Approving a New Personal Property Exemption Application for
Advance Engineering Company, located at 7505 Baron Drive, Canton, MI 48187. WHEREAS, pursuant to P.A. 328 of 1998, as
amended, after a duly noticed public hearing held on October 14, 2014, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton,
Wayne County, Michigan, meets the definition of an Eligible Local Assessing District under P.A. 328 of 1998, Section 7(g), by
virtue of being located in a county bordering another state or Canada and by providing the following four services: water, sewer,
police and fire, by Resolution, established an Industrial Development District named Northeast Canton Industrial Development
District on May 3, 1983. WHEREAS, the applicant, Advance Engineering Company, a manufacturing eligible business, has filed
an application for Exemption of New Personal Property; and WHEREAS, before acting on said application, the Board of Trustees
of the Charter Township of Canton held a public hearing on October 14, 2014, at the Canton Administration Building, 1150 Canton
Center Rd., at 7:00 p.m., at which the Applicant, the Township Assessor, and a representative of the effected taxing units were
given written notice and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said Application; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton: The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton finds and determines that the granting of the Exemption of New Personal Property currently in force under P.A. 328 of
1998, as amended, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation, or impairing the financial soundness of the
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the Charter Township of Canton; and The New Personal Property Exemption
when issued shall be, and remain in force and effective for a period of 10 years, beginning October 14, 2014, and ending December
30, 2024; and The Application submitted by Advance Engineering Company, is for an Exemption of New Personal Property that
will be located in the following described parcel of real estate situated within the Charter Township of Canton, in an Industrial
Development District, named, Northeast Canton Industrial Development District established on May 3, 1983. Legal Description:
02R1A2D1A PART OF SE 1/4 SEC 2 T2S R8E BEG N 88DEG 31M 59S E 1760FT FROM S 1/4 COR OF SEC 2 TH N 43DEG
24M 54S W 1089.66FT TH N 89DEG 26M 47S E 234.16FT TH N 01DEG 18M 24S W 30FT TH N 89DEG 26M 47S E 270.02FT
TH N 01DEG 18M 24S W 23.60FT TH ELY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO N RAD 75FT ARC 109.46FT CH N 88DEG
41M 36S E 100FT TH S 01DEG 18M 24S E 24.91FT TH N 89DEG 26M 47S E 543.85FT TH S 00DEG 33M 13S E 822.24FT
TH S 88DEG 31M 59S W 406.49FT POB 14.87 AC Parcel# 008-99-0002-716 AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 RESOLUTION
DECLARED ADOPTED _______ Clerk’s Signature
PH- Item 2: Public Hearing – Consider IFT Certificate for K & Y
Manufacturing, Inc. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to open the public hearing open at 7:11 p.m. to consid-
er IFT Certificate For K & Y Manufacturing, Inc. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by
Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. to consider IFT Certificate For K & Y Manufacturing, Inc. Motion carried by all
members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
RESOLUTIONAPPROVINGAPPLICATION OF K & YMANUFACTURING, INC. INDUSTRIAL FACIL-
ITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, M.C.L.
207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held on May 3, 1983, this Canton Board of Trustees by resolution established
Northeast Canton Industrial Development District; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Canton approved an application
from K &YManufacturing, Inc., requesting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for personal property investments locat-
ed at 41880 Koppernick; and WHEREAS, K & Y Manufacturing, Inc., has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate with respect to personal property in the amount of $480,700 located within the Northeast Canton Industrial
Development District; and WHEREAS, before acting on said application, the Charter Township of Canton held a hearing on
October 14, 2014 at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton, at 7 p.m., at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a
representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said appli-
cation; and WHEREAS, K & Y Manufacturing, Inc., has substantially met all the requirements under Public Act 198 of 1974 for
the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad
valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the
sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton that: 1. The Canton Board of Trustees finds and deter-
mines that the granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount of certifi-
cates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts
of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of Charter Township of Canton, or impairing the finan-
cial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the Charter Township of Canton. 2. The application from
K & Y Manufacturing, Inc., for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, with respect to the following described parcel of
real property situated within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District to wit: Legal Description: 02G8 LOT 8 KATY-
MAR INDUSTRIAL SUB T2S R8E L102 P71, 72 WCR Parcel# 008-01-0008-000 be and the same is hereby approved. 3. The
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of three years in accor-
dance with Township requirements and applicable statutory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. ______ Clerk’s Signature
PH- Item 3: Public Hearing – Consider IFT Certificate
for NBJX, USA (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to open the public hearing open at 7:13 p.m. to consider
tax abatement for NBJX, USA. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to close the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. to consid-
er tax abatement for NBJX, USA. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION APPROVINGAPPLICATION OF
NBJX, USA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, M.C.L. 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held on May 3, 1983, this
Canton Board of Trustees by resolution established Northeast Canton Industrial Development District; and WHEREAS, the
Charter Township of Canton approved an application from NBJX, USA, requesting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
for real and personal property investments located at 7820 N. Lilley Road; and WHEREAS, NBJX, USA, has filed an applica-
tion for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to real and personal property in the amount of $1,754,250 locat-
ed within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District; and WHEREAS, before acting on said application, the Charter
Township of Canton held a hearing on October 14, 2014 at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton, at 7 p.m., at which
hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were afforded
an opportunity to be heard on said application; and WHEREAS, NBJX, USA, has substantially met all the requirements under
Public Act 198 of 1974 for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and per-
sonal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this certificate, will not exceed
5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; and NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton that: 1. The Canton Board of
Trustees finds and determines that the granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the
aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 and Act
No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of Charter Township of
Canton, or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the Charter Township of
Canton. 2. The application from NBJX, USA, for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, with respect to the following
described parcel of real property situated within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District to wit: Legal Description:
02Q2A2, Q2B2B,Q3B PT OF THE SE 1/4 SEC 2 T2S R8E DESC AS BEG S 00DEG 20M 10S E 258.22FT FROM N 1/4 COR
SEC 2 TH N 88DEG 51M 18S E 536.63FT TH S 00DEG 33M 13S E 1016.25FT TH N 55DEG 20M 10S W 183.91FT TH N
10DEG 20M 10S W 316.04FT TH N 60DEG 20M 10S W 101.39FT TH S 89DEG 39M 50S W 247.10FT TH N 00DEG 20M 10S
W 541.25FT TO POB 8.46AC Parcel# 008-99-0001-710 be and the same is hereby approved. 3. The Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of 10 years in accordance with Township
requirements and applicable statutory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 RESOLUTION
DECLARED ADOPTED. _______ Clerk’s Signature
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1: Consider Granting a 6-Month
Extension to The Approval Of The Tentative Preliminary Plat For Sheldon Estates Subdivision (MSD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by McLaughlin to approve a second 6 month extension until April 23, 2015 for the approval of the tentative prelimi-
nary plat for Sheldon Estates to be located on Sheldon Road between Palmer and Cherry Hill Roads (tax EDP No. 085-99-0005-
701.) Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Consider Second Reading of Code of Ordinance Amendments to
Part I, Chapter 78 Entitled “Buildings and Building Regulations”, Article VII, Entitled “International Property
Maintenance Code”, Sections 78-231 through 78-233
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to remove from the table
for consideration the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 78 Entitled “Buildings and Building Regulations”, Article
VII, Entitled “International Property Maintenance Code”, Sections 78-231 through 78-233. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt and publish the second reading of the Code of Ordinance amendments
with publication and effective date of October 16, 2014. Motion carried by all members present.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CHAPTER 78 – BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGU-
LATIONS AN ORDINANCE TOAMEND ARTICLE 78 0F THE CANTON TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES AND
TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE VII, WHICH ADOPTS THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,
2012 EDITION (INCLUDING APPENDIX A) PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AS THE
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON. AND TO ADD, REVISE AND
AMEND PROVISIONS THEREOF WITH REGARD TO RELATED CODE REFERENCES, AND TO ESTABLISH AN
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT
TO CODE
Chapter 78 is hereby amended by adding a newArticle VII, Sections 78-231 through 78-233 to adopt the International
Property Maintenance Code (2012 Edition) and make various amendments to specific sections in said code.
SECTION 2. SEV-
ERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, cor-
poration, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitu-
tional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. REPEAL
All
Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance
full force and effect.
SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties which have
been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this
Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of
Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This
Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
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
14 day of October 2014, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Introduced: 9/23/2014 Adopted: 10/14/2014 Published: 10/23/2014 Effective: 10/23/2014 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.
Item C-3. Consider Acceptance of Two FEMAAssistance to Firefighter Grants Awarded to
Canton (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to accept the two FEMAAssistance to Firefighter Grants awarded
to Canton for firefighter escape systems, cardiac monitors and defibrillators, and extrication equipment, with 10% match require-
ments. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of a Minor PDD
and Site Plan for the Hidden Cove Assisted Living Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt
the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Approval of a Minor Planned Development and Site Plan for Hidden Cove Assisted Living
Facility WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval for a PDD amendment and a site plan for a 41 unit assisted liv-
ing facility located on 3.29 acres on the west side of Lotz Road north of Cherry Hill Road on parcel nos. 052-99-0016-713, 052-
99-0016- 715 and 052-99-0016-717; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission voted in favor to recommend approval of the
PDD amendment and site plan subject to upon moving the trash enclosure, changing the design of the light fixture to match the
style of the building, and provision of a fence detail for the courtyards; and
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board
of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the proposed Minor Planned Development
Agreement and site plan for the Hidden Cove Assisted living Facility, subject to the terms set out in the proposed agreement and
site plan.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of the Site Plan for Canton Marriott Hotels. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan for Canton Marriott Hotels WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor,
Mr. Malik Abdelnoor, has requested site plan approval for the Canton Marriott Hotels to be located on Haggerty Road between
Ford and Hanford Roads, identified as tax EDP # 047-99-0007-002; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the
site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant site plan approval including requested modifications and
conditioned upon revision of the exterior elevations to more closely conform to Ordinance requirements for exterior materials as
summarized in the attached written analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of
Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Mr. Malik Abdelnoor, to
approve the site plan for the proposed Canton Marriott Hotels subject to any and all state and local development regulations and
further subject to any conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recom-
mendation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of an Agreement with the American Public
Works Association for Accreditation of the Municipal Services Department (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve the accreditation agreement with the American Public Works Association Accreditation Council for an
amount not-to-exceed $12,600 and authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of Canton.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4. Request for Blanket Purchase Order for Legal Services and Budget
Amendment. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment: Increase
Expense 101-266.801_0020 Prof. & Contractual Services Legal $31,163 Increase Revenue 101-000.695 Fund Balance
Appropriation $31,163. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve a blanket
purchase order in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the legal firm of Kerr, Russell & Weber PLC, 500 Woodward Ave, Suite
2500, Detroit, Michigan in accordance with Canton Purchasing Policy F:10.Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-5.
Request To Approve Purchase Order To United States Postal Service For Mail Service. (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the purchase order for postage to the United States Postal Service from account 101-200.729 in
the amount of $45,000. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-6. Consider Increasing Fire Department Blanket
Purchase Orders. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams approve increasing the blanket purchase orders issued to
Apollo Fire Apparatus, J & B Medical, and Linde Gas for the specified amounts listed to accommodate purchases through the
remainder of 2014. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider Approving the Purchase of Access Data FTK-
Triage Forensic Equipment. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of Access Data FTK-
Triage forensic equipment and associated training in the amount of $9,311.64, utilizing drug forfeiture funds. Motion carried by
all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve a 2014 budget amendment to increase the Police Fund
Balance Appropriation account #207-000-695 by $9,311.64, and to increase the Police Program Expense – Drug Forfeiture
Account #207-301-50.743.0003 by $9,311.64. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Bid Award for
Printing, Sorting and Distribution of the Discover Brochure. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award the
printing, sorting, and distribution of four editions of the 2015& 2016 Discover brochures to Woodward Printing Services, 11
Means Drive, Platteville, WI 53818 in the amount of $43,900 to be paid from the following accounts in 2015 & 2016, at a cost of
$21,950 per year: ? Senior 101-672-50-900_0040 $ 6,585.00 Recreation 101-691-50-900_0040 $ 26,779.00 Summit
208-757-50-900_0040 $ 6,146.00 CSC 101-755-50-900_0040 $ 4,390.00 TOTAL $ 43,900.00 Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-9. Consider Approval to Increase Purchase Orders for Dennis Koss (dba American
Okinawan Karate Academy) and Fun 2 Learn (dba Bricks 4 Kidz). (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
approve the increase to purchase order #569 in the amount of $2,200 for Dennis Koss, (dba American Okinawan Karate Academy),
21740 Natasha Lane, South Lyon MI 48178 for a purchase order total of $17,200. Funds to be taken from account number 101-
691-61.801_0050 Professional and Contractual Services. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported
by Anthony to approve the increase to purchase order #570 in the amount of $2,000 for Fun 2 Learn, LLC (dba Bricks 4 Kidz),
49457 Lansdowne Road, Canton MI 48188 for a purchase order total of $12,000. Funds to be taken from account number 101-
691-61.801_0050 Professional and Contractual Services. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Approve CDBG
Housing Rehab Change Order. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the change order for Cross
Renovation in the amount of $4,875 for a housing rehabilitation on Yorktown as follows:
IMPORTANT:
Work must conform to
the 2009 Edition of the Michigan Building Code. Measurements, area and sizes are approximate. 1. Building Exterior Install 1
basement window per 2009 MRC $250 2. Install storm door front and back doors $1,800 3. Replace 16’ X 7’ garage door with
like model & style or equivalent $2,000 4. Remove and replace concrete drive, sidewalk approach and service walk with min.
4” base and 6” approach & sidewalk concrete 5. Replace damaged brick under front porch cap to match existing. 6. Building
Interior Replace kitchen faucet with like model & style $ 225 7. Replace 2 bathroom faucets with like model & style
$ 300 8. Badger 5 or equivalent garbage disposal in kitchen $ 300
TOTAL COST:$__4,875___
Contractor must secure and
pay for all necessary local permits before beginning work. Provide homeowner copies of manufacturer warranties. Provide for all
debris clean up and where appropriate, disposal in landfill. Bidders must inspect home before submitting bid. Bidders must use
this form to submit bids. List cost for each item. Contractor: Cross Renovations Contact Name: Address: 28563 Pardo
City/State/Zip: Garden City, MI 48135 Telephone: 734-286-2244 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11.
Consideration of Approval of a Resolution in Support Of Senate Bills to Repeal Public Act 256 of 2011. (Supv)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following Resolution in Support of Senate Bills 1023 and 1024 to Repeal Public
Act 256 of 2011. Motion carried by all members present.
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILLS 1023 AND 1024 TO REPEAL PUBLIC
ACT 256 OF 2011 R E C I T A T I O N S: WHEREAS,
The State of Michigan adopted into law Public Act 256 of 2011
(Michigan Fireworks Safety Act) that took effect January 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS,
Public Act 256 of 2011 now provides for the
sale of consumer fireworks, including aerial and explosive, in various retail location and severely restricts the authority of a local
unit of government to regulate sales, possession and use; and
WHEREAS,
Public Act 256 of 2011, which liberalized the law on
selling fireworks to unlicensed citizen and prohibited local governments from totally banning their use, has resulted in far more
fireworks-related noise, litter and potential safety issues; and
WHEREAS
, the additional business and revenue generate by Public
Act 256 of 2011 has not been sufficient to compensate residents for the threat to their health, safety and quality of life; and
WHEREAS
, the aforementioned consequences of the widespread availability of use of aerial and explosive fireworks have
prompted citizens to express their discontent with Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, demonstrating that current state law poses a
threat to the welfare of our citizens; and
WHEREAS
, previous efforts to amend Public Act 256 of 2011 have failed to resolve
these problems; and
WHEREAS
, aerial and explosive fireworks continue to be offered for sale in Michigan, local law enforce-
ment does not have the resources to enforce regulatory local ordinances;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
, that the
Charter Township of Canton urges the Michigan Legislature to promptly pass Senate Bills 1023 and 1024 to repeal Public Act 256
of 2011 and reinstate the ban on aerial and explosive fireworks to restore the quality of life and safety that our citizens expect; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED
, that the Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall forward a copy of this resolution to
Governor Rick Snyder, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, Bill Sponsor Glenn
Anderson, State Senator Patrick Colbeck and State Representatives Kurt Heise and Dian Slavens .
CERTIFICATION
I hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township
of Canton, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of October, 2014, and that said meet-
ing was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the open Meetings Act,
being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will or have been made avail-
able as required by said Act. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk Dated: October 14, 2014.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Trustee Anthony complimented Director Mutchler on his graduation from the FBI Academy 257 th Session. Director
Mutchler thanked Trustee Anthony and the Board for their congratulations and support. He also thanked Deputy Chief Hilden and
Chief Meier for their assistance during his absence
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adjourn at 8:14
p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
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ELLEVILLE
Peter Rabbit hops onto stage
Chamber selling car raffle tickets
Wild Swan Theater will take
to the Wayne County Community
College District (WCCCD) Heinz
C. Prechter Educational and
Performing Arts Center stage at 2
p.m. Saturday, Oct, 25 with a pro-
duction of Peter Rabbit for a
show that is sure to thrill and
entertain thewhole family.
The fun starts at 12:30 p.m.
with Halloween-themed pre-
show indoor art activities includ-
ing amask-making workshop at 1
p.m. Post-show activities include
an on-stage costume parade and
indoor trick-or-treating. At 2 p.m.
Peter Rabbit will be presented
live onstage.
The performing arts center is
located on the college downriver
campus at 21000 Northline Road
in Taylor. This event is present-
ed to the community at no cost by
the Wayne County Community
College School of Continuing
Education. Pre-registration is
required for the mask-making
workshop as seats are limited.
The Ann Arbor-based Wild
Swan Theater is a nationally
renowned theatre for young peo-
ple that has enchanted hundreds
of thousands of participants of all
ages over its 35 years of produc-
tion and touring. In this produc-
tion of Peter Rabbit, the preco-
cious creature's adventure
begins once he goes into Farmer
McGregor's garden, despite his
mother's warning. From the
moment Peter loses his little blue
coat to Farmer McGregor's scare-
crow until he arrives safe and
sound at home, this classic tale is
brought charmingly to life.
For more information or to
register for the workshop, call
the box office at (734) 374-3200 or
visit
our
website
at
www.wcccd.edu. Parking is free
and available in adjacent lots.
The
Belleville
Area
Chamber of Commerce will
sponsor the annual car raffle
this year.
Each $20 ticket is one chance
to win a 24-month, or 10,500
mile per year, lease on a Ford
Focus or $5,000. Chamber offi-
cials said that only 1,000 tickets
will be sold.
The drawing will take place
Dec. 6, during the Belleville
WinterFest.
Tickets can be purchased at
the chamber office, 248Main St.
inBelleville.
More information is avail-
able at (734) 697-7151.
Missing teen sought
VanBurenTownshipPolice are
continuing to investigate the dis-
appearance of a 15-year-old girl
who vanishedOct. 13.
According to police reports,
officers responded at about 4:25
a.m. Oct. 14 to a call from the
Kirkridge Park Subdivision in
response to a missing person
report. When they arrived, the
mother of 15-year-old Turiahna
Lunday told them that her daugh-
ter hadbeenmissing since 6:30 p.m. the day before.
Investigating officers were informed by family members that
no one had seen Lundy since that time and that she had not ever
gone missing before. The Van Buren Township Police
Investigative Division is actively pursuing the case as a missing
person and is requesting assistance fromthe public, according to
Lt. KennethFloro.
“If anyone has information about the disappearance of
Turiahna Lundy or information regarding her current where-
abouts, they are asked to contact the VanBurenTownshipPolice
Department at (734) 699-8930,” Floro said in a prepared release
regarding the investigation.
Turiahna Lundy