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January 17, 2013
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-January 8, 2013
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to appoint Treasurer McLaughlin as Chair of the Canton Township Board of Trustees for the meet-
ing Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Motion carried by all members present. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton was held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Treasurer McLaughlin 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, McLaughlin,
Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: LaJoy Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas,
Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb, Kristen Thomas
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Yack, supported by Williams to approve the agenda
as revised and amended moving C-3 to G-4 Consider Approval of an Amended Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with
Comcast (Supervisor), adding C-3 Approve Application for PA 116 Designation on Farm Land on Geddes and Barr Roads, and remov-
ing Payment of Bills until January 22, 2013. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of December 11, 2012. Motion carried by all members present.
Payment of Bills
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PUBLIC HEARING:Item 1. CONSIDER HOLDING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLU-
TION NO. 2, APPROVING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE PETITION, THE NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT, ESTABLISH-
ING THE SAD BOUNDARIES AND TERM OF THE SAD (YEARS) AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND COST ESTIMATES FOR ROAD REPAIRS AT THE LEXINGTON SQUARE SUBDIVISION (SAD #2012-1). (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. to hear comment on the public hearing and adop-
tion of resolution no. 2, approving the sufficiency of the petition, the necessity of the project, establishing the SAD boundaries and term
of the SAD (years) and directing the preparation of plans and cost estimates for road repairs at the Lexington Square Subdivision (SAD
#2012-1). Motion carried by all members present. Clerk Bennett read into the record a letter from Vernon & Setsuko Paul, 254 Princeton
Street who indicated they were in favor of moving forward with the Lexington Square Subdivision project. Director Faas stated this proj-
ect has been in the works for a while. By policy since the repairs was less than $500,000 this project needed to be held off until that
minimum threshold was met. There is a fixed cost with issuing debt for these types of improvements and can be spread over more than
one project. There are at least two road repair projects currently in process. It is reasonable that these two projects can be constructed
this year. Tonight is the first of three formal public hearings. This evening’s public hearing is in regards to the necessity of the repairs,
term of the Special Assessment District and the District boundaries. The actual assessment is not known at this time. The next step in
the process is for the project to be engineered. An accurate cost estimate will be known following the engineering process to be shared
with the residents. Bob Davis, 465 Cornell Street, stated he has been a resident in Lexington Square for 23 years. The majority of the
residents keep up their property values; however the roads have deteriorated substantially, especially in the north end. The roads have
been patched three or four times. Mr. Davis is in favor of this project. Dan Popoff, HOA President, stated this project has been in the
works for 7-8 years. The roadway has deteriorated to the point that the HOA spend $500-$800 for yearly patching and sweeping. Mr.
Popoff is in favor of this project. George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, stated it is his impression that he County is responsible for Township
roads. Mr. Miller stated Canton carries the County quite a bit on repairing roads. Rob Knoebber, 387 Princeton, stated the roads in
Lexington Square needs to be repaired and is in support of the SAD. There were no public comments in opposition of the Lexington
Square SAD. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. to hear comment on a the public hear-
ing and adoption of resolution no. 2, approving the sufficiency of the petition, the necessity of the project, establishing the sad bound-
aries and term of the sad (years) and directing the preparation of plans and cost estimates for road repairs at the Lexington Square
Subdivision (sad #2012-1). Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to adopt Resolution
No. 2 for the Lexington Square Subdivision SAD #2012-1. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. CONSIDER HOLDING
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2, APPROVING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE PETI-
TION, THE NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING THE SAD BOUNDARIES AND TERM OF THE SAD
(YEARS) AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES FOR ROAD REPAIRS AT THE
WETHERSFIELD CONDOMINIUM (SAD #2012-2).
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to open the public hearing at
7:17 p.m. to hear comment on necessity for the proposed improvements under the Wethersfield Condominium SAD #2012-2. Motion
carried by all members present. Clerk Bennett read into the record a letter of support for Wethersfield Condominiums for the SAD from
Carolyn Hook, 41704 Wild Turkey Lane. Thomas Malden, 41679 Wild Turkey Lane, stated will there be competitive bids. Mr. Malden
indicated cost is a concern. Director Faas stated the engineering process will allocate the specifications for the bids. It will be bid com-
petitively. Recent bids have come in at 7-9 bids from contractors. It is customary for Canton to get at least three competitive bids.
Director Faas stated he drove through Lexington Square and Wethersfield Condominium and Wethersfield is an ideal candidate for hav-
ing the roads done now. There is significant cracking in the asphalt and will incur significant cost if you way even two years. Joe Tracey,
1908 Lone Wolf Lane, inquired if the bids will be for asphalt or asphalt and concrete. Director Faas stated the current proposal is for
asphalt; however it is something the engineers can explore. Director Faas stated it would be more expensive to remove all the asphalt
and replace with concrete. It would be more cost effective to replace with asphalt. Larry Hoelscher, 41463 White Tail Lane, stated he
is in support of the repaving. It is wasting money to continue to patch. There were no public comments in opposition of the Wethersfield
Condominium SAD #2012-2. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. to hear comment on
necessity for the proposed improvements under the Wethersfield Condominium SAD #2012-2. Motion carried by all members present.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to adopt Resolution No. 2 for the Wethersfield Condominium SAD #2012-2. Motion car-
ried by all members present.
Item 3. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A NEW CLASS C LICENSE WITH SUNDAY SALES PER-
MIT (PM) TO BE LOCATED AT 5848 N. SHELDON ROAD, CANTON, MI 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUN-
TY, BY NEW RUBY BUFFET, INC. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to open the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. to
hear comment on a new Class C License with Sunday Sales Permit (PM) to be located at 5848 N. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI 48187,
Canton Township, Wayne County, by New Ruby Buffet, Inc. Motion carried by all members present. Jerry Lee, employed by Ruby
Buffet, distributed several pictures of Ruby Buffet to the Board. Mr. Lee stated Ruby Buffet used to be Old Country Buffet several years
ago. The establishment has been Ruby Buffet for the last 5 years and became very successful. The customers have requested beer and
wine. There were no public comments in opposition to a Class C License with Sunday Sales Permit (PM) for Ruby Buffet, Inc. Motion
by Bennett, supported by Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. to hear comment on a new Class C License with Sunday Sales
Permit (PM) to be located at 5848 N. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, by New Ruby Buffet, Inc.
Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve a new Class C License with Sunday Sales
Permit (PM) to be located at 5848 N. Sheldon Road, Canton, MI 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, by New Ruby Buffet, Inc.
Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP
CLERK TO SIGN THE ANNUAL MDOT PERMIT AND PERFORMANCE RESOLUTION FOR 2013. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Township Clerk as the designated officer to execute the 2013 Annual Permit for
Underground Utility Operations within the Michigan Department of Transportation right-of way. Furthermore, I move to authorize the
Township Clerk to certify the Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR CBS BORING AND MACHINE COMPANY EXEMPTION OF PERSONAL PROPER-
TY CERTIFICATE. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for February 12, 2013, to consider
the Personal Property Exemption application for CBS Boring and Machine Company’s property at their facility located at 40500 Van
Born Road. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 3. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PA 116 DESIGNATIONS ON FARM
LAND ON GEDDES AND BARR ROAD. (TREASURER)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the application for
PA116 for the properties identified as 71-122-99-0005-701; 71-123-99-0005-703; 71-122-99-0002-000; 71-122-99-0003-000; 71-122-
99-0007-000;71-122-99-0006-000;71-122-99-0011-000 – a total of 179.39 acres respectively, to enter into a Farmland and Open Space
Preservation Program between Robert Schultz and the State of Michigan. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CAL-
ENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDERACCEPTINGA JURISDICTIONALTRANSFER OFA PORTION OF SHELDON ROAD FROM
WAYNE COUNTY. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to adopt the model resolution and authorize the Township
Clerk and Supervisor to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. CONSIDER
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO THE WATER SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DETROIT WATER AND
SEWERAGE. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve Amendment #2 to the Water Service Contract between
the City of Detroit and the Charter Township of Canton as presented; and further authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign
the amendment on behalf of Canton. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 3. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CANTON’S BLUE-
PRINT FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PLAN (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to
award Canton’s Blueprint for Redevelopment and Investment Plan contract to OHM for a cost of $54,500. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
Item 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED UNIFORM VIDEO SERVICE LOCAL FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the amended Uniform Video
Services Local Franchise Agreement with Comcast and authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Canton
Township. Motion carried by all members present.
OTHER:
Treasurer McLaughlin stated the next Board study session will be
Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton,
Michigan. The topics of discussion at this study session will be the proposed Verizon Cell Tower at the Administration complex, the
proposed study from OHM, Water Storage Tower and an update on the Multi Use Trail on the ITC Corridor from Lower Rouge Trail to
Flodin Park and on to Griffin Park.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried by
all members present.
OTHER:
Treasurer McLaughlin stated the next Board study session will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. The topics of discussion at this
study session will be the proposed Verizon Cell Tower at the Administration complex, the proposed study from OHM, Water Storage
Tower and an update on the Multi Use Trail on the ITC Corridor from Lower Rouge Trail to Flodin Park and on to Griffin Park.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. – Philip LaJoy,
Supervisor – 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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval.
EC011713-0678 2.5 x 12.107
CITY OF WAYNE
Public Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Engineer for the City of Wayne has determined
that the building/structure located at 3756 Winifred Street, in the City of Wayne to be a
dangerous building in accordance with City Ordinance 1472, Sections 1 through 3. In
order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the owner/interested persons, Dennis
Lee Cowell, Jane Cowell, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Argent Mortgage
Company, LLC., and County Of Wayne Treasurer, Raymond J. Wojtowicz must complete
the alterations, repair or rehabilitation, or in the alternative, the demolition and removal of
the building, structure or portion thereof within 90 days or by the public hearing, whichev-
er occurs first. If the alterations, repair or rehabilitation, or possibly the demolition and
removal of the building, structure or portion thereof, are not completed prior to the public
hearing set for February 20, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. at City of Wayne, City Hall, 3355 S.
Wayne Road, Wayne, Michigan, the owner/interested persons are required to appear
before the hearing officer and show cause why an order should not be issued to demolish
or make the building/structure safe and further that cost thereof shall become a lien
against the property unless such alterations, repair or rehabilitation, or demolition and
removal is made within the time period specified.
This notice must be published in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks.
January 3, 2013
Matthew K. Miller
January 10, 2013
City Clerk
January 17, 2013
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the
First Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton Michigan as part of
its regular meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from CBS Boring and Machine Company, for a Personal Property
Exemption Certificate for personal property at their facility located at 40500 Van Born within the Draw-Tite Canton Industrial
Development District, the legal description of which is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Legal Description: THAT PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 36, T2S, R8E
DESC AS BEG ON THE N ROW LINE OF VAN BORN ROAD,
DISTANT N00DEG 12M 00S E 60.00 FT FROM S 1/4 OF SEC 26
TH N 89DEG 46M 30S W 1061.07 FT
TH N 02DEG 58M 06S E 1294.85 FT
TH N 79DEG 28M 04S E 1016.31 FT
TH S 00DEG 12M 00S W 1483.06 FT TO POB
EXCL THE E 33.00 FT THEREOF
30.509 ACRES
Parcel# 143-99-0019-702
Publish: The Eagle, January 17, 2013
Terry G. Bennett
Clerk
EC011713-0676 2.5 x 3.062
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
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, February 7, 2013 for the following:
SPRING 2013 TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, 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 propos-
als. 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 1/17/2013
EC011713-0677 2.5 x 2.125
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:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: January 17, 2013
EC011713-0675 2.5 x 1.557
B
ELLEVILLE
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ORTHVILLE
A City of Northville on-call fire-
fighter, driving his private vehicle,
was involved in a traffic accident
after being paged to respond to
house fire last week.
According to reports from the
Novi Police Department, Jeremy
Charles Ruckhaber, 47, of
Farmington Hills was on route to
Northville from his home in
Farmington Hills at 13 Mile and
Farmington roads when he stuck
another vehicle in the intersection
of EightMile andHaggertyRoad.
Novi Police, who responded to
the accident scene, reported that
Ruckhaber entered the intersec-
tion with emergency lights and
siren activated on his 2004 Jaguar
X-type sedan and struck a red
Pontiac Grand Am driven by Anil
Mathews, 41, traveling southbound
on Haggerty and already in the
intersection. There were no report-
ed injuries.
Novi Police ticketed Mathews
according to Northville Fire Chief
James Allen who claimed it was
Ruckhaber's black Jaguar that was
struck.
“We check driver's records here
and he's state certified and took the
state certified driver course. He's
going to school now for a training
program so he can drive a fire
truck,”Allen said of Ruckhaber.
Allen said that Ruckhaber has a
clean driving record and there
have been no problems with his
work during the 18 months he's
been employed as a paid-on-call
employee. Allen said the firefighter
is a full-time salesman who is
employed by the company from
which the city purchases radios for
municipal emergency vehicles.
“He's totally familiar with all the
rules and he has more than the
required number of lights on his
vehicle; it's really decked out,”
Allen said.
Allen added that there is a limit
on the travel distance for a fire-
fighter to activate emergency lights
and or sirens in response to a call.
“We try to keep within 5 miles.
He can't code from his house, he
(first) has to get within 5miles.”
While Allen said the black 2004
Jaguar X might be an unusual
emergency vehicle, “You can't con-
trol what they drive.”
We check driver's records here and he's
state certified and took the state certified driver course.
He's going to school now for a
training program so he can drive a fire truck.
”
On-call firefighter involved in crash
Library director signs contract
It was an offer not too many would have
refused.
Belleville Area District Library Director
Debra Green did turn down an offered 2.5
percent raise, however, and agreed to extend
her contract with the library board for anoth-
er year.
The library board members agreed to the
new arrangement at their regular meeting
last month and were surprised when Green
turned down the offered raise. Her contract
will nowexpire at the end of 2013.
The board members also discussed the
location of the proposed new library build-
ing and explained that the frequently sug-
gested Elwell Elementary School is not a
viable site. The library agreement, board
members explained, requires that the new
library be located south of I-94 and north of
Bemis Road. Elwell is south of Bemis, and
therefore does not comply with the require-
ments of the agreement.
The board members also discussed the
feasibility of locating the library in Sumpter
Township but made no decision on the mat-
ter.
Act he imposed at her sentencing by allow-
ing Brennan to pick up her children from
school and attend parent-teacher confer-
ences.
While on probation, Brennen must allow
the search of her property and computer at
the discretion of her probation officers.
Elwell also ordered her to pay court costs
of $1,198.
Teacher
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through a variety of activities planned Jan.
21. "Walk in the Footsteps of Dr. King" is the
district-wide theme of Martin Luther King
Day this year.
"In light of recent events in our country, it
is more important than ever that our com-
munity and our schools take the time to
reflect on the principles Dr. King modeled
during his life of unity, acceptance, non-vio-
lence, peaceful protest and service to oth-
ers," said William Brown, director of Special
Services for Northville Public Schools and
chairperson of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Planning Committee. "The activities our stu-
dents and staff will take part in, focused on
Dr. King's legacy, go hand-in-hand with
Northville Public Schools' mission and
vision for all Northville students to become
compassionate, quality contributors in our
society."
Students at all 10 Northville schools will
reflect on Dr. King's message of peace and
equality through teacher-led activities that
include book talks; reading and listening to
selected Dr. King speeches; writing reflec-
tions; art projects; singing songs, playing
music, and sharing poetry; making food and
having birthday parties for Dr. King; creating
skits and videos about Dr. King's life and the
Civil Rights Movement; performing random
acts of kindness at school and at home, and
classroom discussions about how Dr. King's
work changed our country. All of the lessons
and student activities are designed to align
with curriculumstandards, he said.
King
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