Canton Public Safety Director Joshua
Meier acknowledges streets are dark in
the southernpart of CantonTownship.
There are no street lights on Michigan
Avenue, Meier said, and the far east and
far west township sections of the roadway
pose challenges for traffic safety and
crime prevention.
“We take a lights-on approach; we ask
our officers to be visible,” said Meier,
addressing a concern of a township busi-
ness owner who spoke at the Jan. 23
township Board of Trustees meeting. “We
do have challenges along the south end of
our township.”
Mel Morris, owner of Mel's Auto
Clinic/Mel's Auto World, told township
trustees and staff he'sworried about light-
ing safety. His lights are “strictly designed
for security purposes. It's not a flashing
light” and doesn't change color, said
Morris, inbusiness since 1966.
“Let's save a life from somebody get-
ting hurt or injured,” concludedMorris in
his remarks, noting he's concerned about
customer and employee safety.
Township Clerk Michael Siegrist rec-
ommended thewritten report Morris pre-
pared be entered into township docu-
ments for public perusal, which is being
done. After the meeting, Meier said
there's extensive uniformed patrolling of
Michigan Avenue, which becomes more
hazardous in inclement weather.
“We're very visible in business dis-
tricts,”Meier said. “But we can't be every-
where all the time.” He encourages resi-
dents and business people to immediate-
ly report any suspicious activity to police
so it canbe investigated.
Often, Meier said, residents hesitate to
call police and only realize later there
has been a problem. He encourages call-
ing immediately.
“Michigan Avenue is a state road. It
makes it challenging,” in terms of adding
street lights, Meier said. “We have towork
with the state and the county.”
Canton Township was able to work
recently with DTE Energy to enhance
lighting at Michigan Avenue and Beck
Road. That intersection has no traffic
light and only stop signs, which makes
lighting crucial, Meier said.
“We had a good conversation tonight,”
Meier added of his discussion with busi-
ness ownerMorris.
In other action, the Board of Trustees
unanimously awarded Rauhorn Electric
Inc. of Macomb a contract not to exceed
$100,000 to address light pole concerns at
theCantonSports Center.
The 12 fields have some light poles
that are more than 30 years old, with con-
cerns including equipment failure. Five
poles were found to be in very poor con-
dition by township staff. The replacement
work will be done by early April to
accommodate the start of the 2018 sea-
son.
“We knew we had an issue out there.
We have a safety issue on the ball fields
with these poles,” said township
Supervisor Pat Williams. “The scope is
bigger than we expected. I think the
team's done a good job patching the
money together.”
Township trustees also approved with-
out discussion ordinances on smoking
lounges, used car dealers, and apartment
rental inspections.
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Bank robbery suspect facing federal charges
Lack of lighting troubles local business owner
CLS Facilities 1) Ford F-150
101-265.970_0040 $24,835 Signature Ford
CLS
Parks
1) Ford Escape
101-270-50.970_0040 $19,027 Signature Ford
2)GMC Sierra 2500 w/plows 101-270-50.970_0040 $69,434 Wenzel Buick GMC
Total $494,151
Item G-8. Consider First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 98 of the Canton Code Of Ordinances to Bring the
Ordinance into Compliance With State Law and to Increase the Size of the Planning Commission To Nine Members
(MSD)
Removed by amendment to the agenda.
Item G-9. Consider Approval for Sports Field Lighting Replacement. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the contract for Sports Field Lighting Replacement at the Canton Sports
Center with Rauhorn Electric Inc., 17171 23 Mile Road, Macomb, MI 48042 in the amount of $88,300 plus a contingency of
$11,700 for a total not to exceed $100,000 to be paid from Account #101-755-50.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings &
Improvements. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amend-
ment:
Motion carried unanimously
Item G-10. Consider the Purchase of 14 Taser XP26 Units. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, support-
ed by Anthony to waive the bidding process and approve the purchase of 14 Taser XP26 packages from Axon Enterprise, Inc.,
in the amount of $19,477.54, utilizing budgeted Drug Forfeiture funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-11. Consider the
Purchase of Six Hydraulic Lift Stretcher Systems. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase
of six Power Pro XT Hydraulic Lift Stretcher Systems from Stryker Medical Sales Corporation, in the amount of $256,152, and
approve an additional $9,000 to Inst-A-Tech, LLC, for installation of the units. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist,
supported by Anthony to approve the proposed amendment to the 2018 Fire Budget to accommodate this complete purchase and
that is an increase to the Appropriations Capital Outlay Machinery and Equipment budget by $215,152, and to decrease the
appropriations to the Transfer to Fund Balance Account #206-336-50.990 by $215,152. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-12.
Approve 2018 Blanket Purchase Orders. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the 2018 Blanket
Purchase Orders as attached. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-13. Consider Authorizing the Purchase of Property. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to authorize the
Township Supervisor to engage in negotiations for the purchase of property as directed and further to sign any documents to com-
plete the purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Clerk Siegrist com-
mented positively on the Township’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute on January 15, 2018. The board concurred.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
____Michael A.
Siegrist, Clerk ____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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 or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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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.
Publish: 02/1/2018
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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 22, 2018 for the following:
DDA STREETSCAPE GARDEN WALL MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR WALL SERVICE
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of 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 dis-
ability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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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 15, 2018 for the following:
PURCHASE OF COPPER TUBINGAND BRASS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, 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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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Charter Township of Canton Special Board Proceedings - January 23, 2018
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Board
Meeting Room at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff
Present: None Guest: Lew Bender, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Southern Illinois University Adoption of Agenda The agenda was
adopted by unanimous consent.
SPECIAL TOPIC: Team Building with Special Guest Lew Bender Professor Bender
engaged the board in a Team Building Exercise.
Public Comments:
None
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 2:00 p.m. ____________
Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____________Pat Williams,
Supervisor
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 or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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Federal law enforcement
authorities have charged Devin
Rodriguez with the attempted
robbery and taking of hostages at
a Citizens Bank branch in
Canton last Thursday.
Rodriguez was identified in a
complaint filed last Friday in
U.S. District Court as the suspect
in the incident during which
resulted in a four-hour stand-off
with Canton Township Police,
FBI agents, and the western
Wayne County special operations
andhostage negotiation teams.
The incident began when a
suspect walked into the bank
branch located on Canton Center
Road, north of Cherry Hill at
about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 25. The man
threatened employees with what
was described as a semi-auto-
matic pistol and ordered a teller
to go into the vault for cash.
Reportedly, the teller activated a
panic alarm as she entered the
vault and the Canton Township
police were immediately alerted
and responded to the scene.
The police presence kept the
suspect in the bank where he
barricaded himself with three
bank employees and a customer
for nearly four hours. He surren-
dered to authorities after that
time and walked out of the bank
unarmed, according to police
reports of the incident, at about
7:45 p.m.
None of the hostages was
physically harmed during the
standoff, officials said.
Police and federal officials
noted that Rodiguez used med-
ical bandages to cover his face
and wore black clothing nearly
matching the description of a
man who robbed a branch of
Huntington Bank in Canton ear-
lier this month. A $20,000 reward
was offered by the bank for infor-
mation leading to the arrest and
conviction of the individual who
robbed that bank, located on
Michigan Avenue, just east of
Beck Road just after 4 p.m. Jan.
18.
Authorities have not identi-
fied Rodriguez as a suspect in
the earlier robbery. In that inci-
dent, the robber also wore band-
ages on his face and clothing
similar to that worn by
Rodriguez last week during the
standoff.
Julie Brown
Special Writer
We're very visible in business districts.
But we can't be everywhere all the time.
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