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CANTON

Well wishes

Canton begins year-long health and wellness programs at Summit facility

Canton Township will pres- 2020 featured activities will residents throughout the area tured topics, include: • October: Domestic Violence
ent Live Well Canton 2020, a focus on increasing physical and are not limited to township • January: Get Moving! Awareness
year-long fitness program to activity for all ages. With obesity residents and are often free or • February: Heart Health: • November: Financial Health
help area residents live longer, still on the rise in adults and at little cost, she added. Active vs. Sedentary and Well Being
more active lives. children, it often continues to be "Most individuals are aware Lifestyles • December: Winter Wellness
Canton Leisure Services will a contributing factor to chronic that stress, time constraints and • March: Eating for Wellness This year-long program offers
present a year filled with mini- and acute illnesses, such as" dia- the ready availability of • April: Environmental Health plenty of information and
fitness challenges, opportuni- betes, high blood pressure, can- unhealthy food options leave • May: Mental Health resources to help participants
ties to walk and swim at the cer, stroke, and heart attack. many of us frustrated to lead fit Awareness Month/Self- adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Summit on the Park, education- Staying active for even 20-min- and healthier lives," said Care/Arts for Stress Relief Information about Live Well
al programs, winter walking and utes a day, and working to main- Provenzano. "Live Well Canton • June: Love Your Parks Month Canton 2020 resources and
hiking tips, and much more. tain a healthy weight can help 2020 is designed to help partici- • July: Safe Fun in the Sun offerings throughout this year-
Recognizing the challenges combat these risks, explained pants take the necessary steps • August: Substance Abuse long program are available at
of the sedentary lifestyle that so Jennifer Provenzano, recre- to adopt healthier habits and Awareness and Smoking www.canton-mi.org/1270.
many Americans often fall vic- ation and cultural arts supervi- make health and wellness a top Cessation To learn more about Live
tim to, especially during the sor. priority in their lives." •September: Healthy Kids/ Well Canton 2020, visit www.can-
darker, colder months, January The programs are offered to Live Well Canton 2020 fea- Healthy Future tonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.
Student’s safety video is

awarded $1,500 2nd prize

Jillian Plant knew her 35-second video along with it being thoughtfully prepared,
regarding distracted driving had been cho- was that everything in the video happens
sen as one of the winners in The Suburban before the car was theoretically put into
Collection Focus On The Road video contest. drive. We thought that was a great message.”
It wasn't until the official ceremony at The goal for students is to conceptualize
Plymouth High School Jan. 10, however, and produce a video that embodies how
that she learned she had been awarded sec- dangerous it can be to drive distracted. The Janet Sutherland, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools video production teacher
ond place and was presented with a check Suburban Collection reviewed the videos left, Jillian Plant, the student/2nd prize winner accept their awards from Dan Fuoco, of
for $1,500 by Dan Fuoco, social media man- against pre-determined judging criteria The Suburban Collection.
ager for The Suburban Collection. focused on concept, creativity/originality, “It wasn't just students in my classes that important to incorporate that in my video.”
Plant is a student in the Plymouth High message content, impact and production entered; it was students from all three Plant said she puts her phone in the con-
School video class taught by Janet quality to select three winners. This year, Plymouth Canton high schools that partici- sole of the car and urges her friends to fol-
Sutherland although she is a student at The Suburban Collection received more pated,” said Sutherland, who added that she low her example, even though she knows
Canton High School. than 110 entries, with approximately half of will use her students' input to decide on they have difficulty with it. “I have friends
“Most of the submissions we see show the them from Plymouth High School which what specifically the $1,500 will be spent on. who drive while distracted, but they don't do
end result (of distracted driving),” noted won the prize of $1,000 for the most submis- “I think it's important to think about the it while I'm in the car because I ask them not
Fuoco, who served as one of the contest sions in the contest. people in your car as well as yourself to,” she said. “Obviously, there are other
judges. “A lot of students create videos with Sutherland accepted that award check, because when you drive distracted, you're forms of distracted driving besides phones,
death or the extreme circumstances that noting that the money would be invested not only impacting yourself, you're impacting but that's the main one.”
often result from distracted driving. into new equipment for her students' video everyone in your car and even people out- A team of Troy High School students won
“The thing about Jillian's video was that, field projects. side your car,” Plant said. “I thought it was the first-place prize of $2,500.

Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Members: Supervisor Pat Williams, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
Trustees: John Anthony, Sommer Foster, Anne Graham-Hudak, Steven Sneideman FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Study Session Meeting 12/03/19 Synopsis: Presentation: Juvenile Division Program; Canton Public Safety Five-Year Strategic
Plan update. Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY,February 13, 2020 at 7:00
Regular Meeting 12/10/19: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center
Study Session Meeting 12/17/19 Synopsis: Presentation: Canton Therapeutic Recreation Overview; B.L.O.C.K. Teen & Youth Road, Canton, MI 48188.
Center Master Plan.
Special Meeting 12/23/19: Synopsis: 2019 Budget Adjustment for Fire Station construction approved as posted in full on the 7:00 P.M.
website.
Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied at Call to Order
1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information. CN2009 - 012320 2.5 x 4.475
Pledge of Allegiance
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and John Badeen.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Approval of Agenda for February 13, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 for the following: Approval of Minutes:
December 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes
WE-GO-ROUND AND PLAYGROUND SURFACING
INSTALLATION AT HERITAGE PARK General Calendar:
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid- 1. Applicant Suso 3 Canton LP/Slate, Brittney Finch Project Representative for Parcel ID 71-053-99-0012-008 (42001
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a - 42089) Ford Road, located on the south side of Ford Road, between Lilley and Haggerty Roads, Zoning C-3.
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- Appealing Article 6A.22 4(b)3 Variance to allow a second multi-tenant sign. (Planning)
posal 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. 2. Election of Officers
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 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, Phone 734-394-5120.
Publish 1/23/2020 CN2012 - 012320 2.5 x 4.475
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
February 19, 2020 - 7:00 PM Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2008 - 012320 2.5 x 4.614
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the
Northville Township Municipal Office Building, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI. The ZBA will
consider a variance request to Article 34 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a land division where the resulting SYNOPSIS
lots will have a depth to width ratio that exceeds 3:1 for the property located at 15410 Marilyn Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
Road, Northville, MI 48168. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Paul Slatin, Chair DATE: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Zoning Board of Appeals TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road
Publish: January 23, 2020 NT0044 - 012320 2.5 x 2.203 CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Fred Shadko, Treasurer Christopher Roosen, Trustee
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS ABSENT: Mindy Herrmann, Trustee

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, A. Northville High School Golf Team – Approved
or activities. B. Election Commission Appointments – Approved
C. Public Services – Water Main Information Presentation – Presented
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 D. Public Safety – Contract with Michigan Humane Society – Presented
the ADA. E. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented
3. Public Hearing:
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services A. Zhongding Amendment of IFE Certificate – Opened and Conducted
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township 4. Brief Public Comments: One resident had a question or comment for the Board of Trustees.
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 5. New Business:
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. A. Village at Northville – PUD Amendment #3 – Approved w/ Conditions
B. Zhongding Amendment of IFE Certificate – Approved
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- C. Public Safety – Vehicle Purchase – Approved
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets D. Granite Inliner Sanitary Sewer Services Contract – Approved
are generally prohibited. E. Public Svc – Vehicle Purchase with Snow Plow – Approved
F. Public Svc – Vehicle Purchase for Facility Maintenance – Approved
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- G. Proposal – Wayne Co. Park Millage Funds FY 19-20 – Approved
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human H. Parks & Recreation – Vehicle Purchase – Approved
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon 6. Unfinished Business: None
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
7. Ordinances: None
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its 8. Check Registry:
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. A. In the amount of $ 2,937,981.96 for the period of 12/1/19 to 1/3/20 – Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities A. Robert R. Nix, II, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Christopher Roosen,
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Todd Mutchler
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. 10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- A draft of the minutes will be available on January 29, 2020
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. Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Publish: 01/23/20 CN2007 - 012320 2.5 x 4.72 Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0045 - 012320 2.5 x 6.203