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Canton library continues to provide services

The Canton Public Library is use sessions, 30-minute browsing make an appointment to pick up choose curbside pickup and staff which also allows patrons to read
open to the public from 10 a.m. and reference help sessions. the ordered materials in the members will bring items out to online magazines and listen to
until 7 p.m. Monday through Patrons are required to wear a library lobby. Users will need to waiting cars. This service, too, music. Visit the e-media page for
Thursday and from 10 a.m. until 5 mask and practice social dis- make an appointment and library requires an appointment and then all options.
p.m. on Saturday. The facility is tances in the building. Services staffers will have the ordered a call from the designated parking For more information about
open from 1 until 5 p.m. on have been adapted to offer online items waiting at the lobby desk, spaces when the patron arrives. any library service, visit www.can-
Sunday. ordering and library users can already checked out on individual E-books, e-audiobooks, movies tonpl.org or call (734)397-0999. The
The library is offering 60- then come into the library to pick library cards. and TV series are available from library is located at 1200 South
minute computer and equipment- up items from the hold shelf or Library patrons can also the library using the internet Canton Center Road.

Museum awarded grant funds

The Plymouth Historical Society by this summer, depending on the
received a $28,000 grant from the progress of COVID-19 and the vaccine.”
Margaret Dunning Foundation which will The Plymouth Historical Museum is
be used to fund the completion of the open to the public from 1 until 4 p.m.
restoration of the CSX caboose on the Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
museum site. The grant was presented It is located at 155 S. Main St., Plymouth.
given in memory of Betty Barbour, a long- The Museum will be closed January 11-26
time volunteer at the Plymouth Historical for an exhibit changeover to “First Ladies-
Museum. -Fashion Setters” which will open Jan. 27.
The project includes several aspects of Since 1948, the Plymouth Historical
restoring the caboose, delivered to the Society (AKA “The Friends of the
museum grounds in 2019. Plans include Plymouth Historical Museum), a non-prof-
finishing the exterior and interior of the it 501(c)(3) educational and historical
railroad car for visitors to be able to safely organization, has operated through the
enjoy the caboose. Electric power will be generosity of donors who value Plymouth
installed at the porches on each end of the history. The museum is dedicated to the
caboose, to ensure a well-lit stairwell and historic preservation of artifacts and
doorways for the safety of visitors and archival materials relating to Plymouth
security cameras will be installed to history specifically and American history
ensure the security of the railway car. generally. For more information access
Weatherproof runners will be added to www.plymouthhistory.org.
the interior for the protection of the floors The Margaret Dunning Foundation was
and safety of visitors to the car. founded by Ms. Dunning in 1997. She was
“We are so grateful to the Margaret born in 1910 in Redford Township and
Dunning Foundation for the support of moved with her mother to Plymouth in the Library and the Plymouth Historical Ms. Dunning died in 2015 at the age of
our caboose project, as well as all of the 1920s. During her lifetime, Ms. Dunning Society. In addition to her personal philan- 104. Her estate provided additional fund-
support it has provided the museum was a successful businesswoman, philan- thropy, Ms. Dunning was a classic car ing for the Margaret Dunning Foundation,
through the years,” said Executive thropist, and civic booster. She was a enthusiast and was a regular participant which continues to support her charitable
Director Liz Kerstens. “We are hoping to major supporter of many Plymouth non- in the Woodward Dream Cruise with her interests and legacy. For more informa-
be able to open the caboose to the public profits, including the Plymouth District 1930 Packard 740 Roadster. tion: www.margaretdunningfdn.org.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Members of the Sumpter Township changed in several years and that it would CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Board of Trustees agreed by a 4-3 vote dur- be prudent after eight or nine years to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ing a virtual meeting last month to change have an audit to determine how many keys NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
the locks on township hall doors. were out and who had them. They also 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, February 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed
Casting no votes on the proposal were suggested that the board members set a Special Land Use request as provided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
Supervisor Tim Bowman, Treasurer policy on the distribution of keys to the PURE DEVELOPMENT WAREHOUSE AND MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER - Consider request for Special
James Clark and Trustee Peggy Morgan. building. Land Use approval for a warehouse and distribution center as required in Section 21.02(B)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance on par-
The change was apparently prompted Hurst explained that a key returned to cel nos. 127-99-0020-000 at 48630 Michigan Ave., 127-99-0019-000, 127-99-0018-002, 125-99-0002-706, 127-99-0017-000,
127-99-0016-000, and 127-99-0009-000. Property is located north of Michigan Ave. between Denton Road and Beck Road. The
by a request for an audit of keys to the her by an employee was a duplicate made Charter Township of Canton is also in the process of considering a separate zoning amendment application to zone the property
building and concern regarding a key at a hardware store which would put the to LI-R, Light Industrial Research.
being provided to an employee by the security of the building in question. To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
supervisor. Bowman noted that he understood the Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 7:00
p.m. by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
Morgan said she felt changing the three need for security at the building but was
locks was a “waste of money” as the super- unaware that duplicate keys had been Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
visor had issued the key that had appar- made. He said he did not understand the Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021. The Secretary or staff will read comments submit-
ently prompted the proposed change. politics of the situation and that he did not ted within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video
may address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
Morgan said that the police chief was realize that keys could be given to some
aware that the individual in question had employees but not others. Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
a key and the entrance code. Morgan said The board members agreed, too, by a 6- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124935004
the change was “ridiculous” as the 1 vote, that the clerk's office will have the Or iPhone one-tap:
employee's access to the building could sole responsibility to secure and issue all 1-312-626-6799 (89124935004#) or 1-301-715-8592 (89124935004#)
easily be tracked. township hall keys and security codes at Or Telephone:
Trustee Matthew Oddy, however, and the direction and approval of the township 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Township Clerk Esther Hurst disagreed board. Webinar ID: 891 2493 5004
and noted that the locks had not been The dissenting vote was cast by Morgan.
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1DcBORiy
SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
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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, January 28, 2021 for the following:
PEDESTRIAN DOOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT - PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be sub-
mitted 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 discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, 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 notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
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,
or activities.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
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
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
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
are generally prohibited.
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
Resources Coordinator, 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.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
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-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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