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Trustees OK township sidewalk repair projects

Julie Brown Smith showed photos of cracked ” the Commission for Culture, Arts
Special Writer sidewalks in need of repair, & Heritage, through Dec. 31,
including those with ponding Residents and business property owners 2023. That commission still has
Sidewalk repairs are on tap in and those with lift hazards from receive a letter informing them of repairs, several vacancies to fill, said
Canton Township this year for tree roots. Director of Leisure Services
Glengarry North Estate, The township bears the cost of with contact information at the Greg Hohenberger, who said he
Glengarry Village 1-6, and making sidewalks compliant Township Administration Building. welcomes applications.
Glengarry Woods subdivisions. with the Americans With Township officials that
“We were in there with an Disabilities Act, Smith noted. evening also entered an intergov-
extensive water main program,” Residents and business prop- ernmental agreement with
noted Bill Serchak of the town- erty owners receive a letter Smith agreed noting that it merit commission to succeed Wayne County for some $137,500
ship engineering department at a informing them of repairs, with was “a great idea,” adding that it Richard Keenan, who resigned. of improvements to Heritage
Jan. 26 Canton Board of Trustees contact information at the would have costs. Moon-Dupree will serve through Park through the county parks
meeting. He said work in that Township Administration Trustees voted unanimously Dec. 31, 2024, on the commission millage.
area is planned to avoid conflicts Building, including direct phone to move forward with the repairs, whose work includes employee Hohenberger noted those will
with roadwork in 2021. numbers. and also appointed three people, hiring and advancement, job include a sunscreen dispenser as
The subdivsions are near Smith said the Zone 5 area S. Ifran Jafry, Paris Phou and classification, and discipline. well as a fountain to fill water
Cherry Hill and Canton Center should begin after April 1, and Ethan Petzold, to the Tax Board The board members also bottles by the splash pad. That
roads. Zone 6 after June, with a likely of Review. Members of that unanimously reappointed Samar work will take place in fiscal year
Township Director of public hearing March 9 for Zone board hear property assessment Sakakino and Elena Semenov to 2021.
Municipal Services Jade Smith 6. appeals, with terms expiring
noted that a Michigan Supreme In introducing co-worker March 31, 2023.
Court 1997 case that Canton lost Erika Hidalgo, Smith said, “She “We had a lot of good people
refers to sidewalk liability issues. is the face of the program with submit applications,” said
Now, it takes Canton officials 12 our residents and businesses,” to Trustee Sommer Foster while
years to cycle through all needed answer their questions and con- township Supervisor Anne Marie
sidewalk repairs, Smith added. cerns.” Graham-Hudak said, “It was a
A red dot on a sidewalk panel “It would be good if there was good process and they were good
makes it is the responsibility of an app where people could interviews.”
the township while a green dot report issues” with sidewalks, In other business, Canton resi-
means the homeowner is respon- commented Trustee Steven dent James Moon-Dupree was
sible for paying for the repair. Sneideman. unanimously appointed to the
Plymouth reminds residents

clearing roads is county job

Plymouth Township officials recently ways on township-owned property only,
issued a reminder to residents regarding and local homeowners are responsible for
snow emergencies in the township. snow removal from local subdivision or
Officials noted that the township can residential streets through private con-
probably expect several heavy snow days tracts.
this winter like those earlier this week Residents and businesses must remove
which can make both driving and walking snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks
a challenge. Plymouth Township is not within 24 hours of a snow or ice event or
responsible for the plowing or clearing of be subject to an ordinance violation, offi-
streets, officials said, that work is the cials said. While Plymouth Township does
Warm welcome responsibility of Wayne County Roads or not issue "Snow Emergencies," officials

Three new firefighter/paramedics were officially sworn in as members of the the local homeowner's association usually expect that when such a situation is deter-
Canton Township Public Safety Department Jan. 26. Canton Fire Chief Chris through a private contractor. mined to be in effect, residents will move
Stoecklein, left, welcomed Martin Smith, Jeremy Martzolff and Colin Murphy. The Plymouth Township Department vehicles off the street so that Wayne
Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak congratulated the new first responders . of Public Service salts sidewalks and path- County snow plows can clear the roads.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT email circulation@journalgroup.com with the subject “subscribe”.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held on January 26,
2021, the Board of Trustees adopted an amendment to the Zoning Map of the Zoning Ordinance (Article 8.00 of Appendix A -
Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton) to rezone parcel nos. 71-127-99-0020-000, 71-127-99- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
0019-000, 71-127-99-0018-002, 71-127-99-0017-000, 71-127-99-0016-000, and 71-127-99-009-000 (east 896 feet only) (locat- January 11, 2021
ed on the north side of Michigan Ave., east of Denton Rd.) to LI-R, Light Industrial Research from R-3, R-1, and RR.
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
This amendment to the Zoning Map of the Zoning Ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of seven (7) days after its pub- MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA
lication date. Copies of the amendment may be viewed or obtained at the Canton Township Administration Building, Office of ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
the Township Clerk, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, MI 48188 during regular business hours.
Publish: February 4, 2021 Pledge of Allegiance Led by Councilperson Abdo
Effective Date: February 12, 2021 CN2168 - 020421 2.5 x 1.834 Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams
30 Day Comment Period Notice and Absent / Excused: William Wadsworth
Notice of Public Hearing Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Grant Application for Victory Park Revitalization Project Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Canton will be holding a virtual Zoom Public Hearing on Tuesday, March
9, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. to receive public input on its Victory Park Revitalization Project application to the Recreation Passport D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock -
Grant offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. All individuals who currently reside in Canton Township, or City Attorney; Tanya Cofield - Recreations Coordinator; Carol Maise - City Planner; Robert
who utilize Victory Park, are encouraged to attend by accessing the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81113946614 McCraight - Director of Public Services & Economic Development; Gary Harris - Purchasing
and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they may have regarding the Victory Park Revitalization Director; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communication & Community Services; Stephen
Project.
Dudek - Director of Technology Services
The Charter Township of Canton is pursuing additional funding support to improve amenities at Victory Park, located at 46555 1. Agenda
Michigan Avenue, Canton, MI 48188. The grant application will include improvements of accessible playground amenities, sand A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to accept the agenda as presented.
volleyball, athletic warm-up space, dugout improvements, and environmental sustainability features. This Public Hearing is Motion Carried Unanimously
being held to receive public input for application to the Recreation Passport Grant offered by the Michigan Department of Natural 2. Minutes
Resources aimed toward recreational amenity improvements at Victory Park. A. Res. #21-006 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes from the
regular meeting held on January 4, 2021 at 7:30p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously
A 30-day comment period remains in effect until March 9, 2021. Participants may provide input prior to the hearing date by sub-
mitting comments to leisure@canton-mi.org or by calling Deputy Director Jon LaFever at 734/394-5360. B. Res. #21-007 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the minutes from
the special meeting held on January 4, 2021 at 6:00p.m. to discuss the Midyear Court Presentation.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Motion Carried Unanimously
Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend/participate at the meet- 3. Petitioner
ing/hearing should contact Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Reasonable accommodations can be A. Res. #21-008 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the petition of Rev.
made with advance notice. A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org Arthur Willis for the MLK Day Celebration and road closures for the march and car processional
from 4th Street (Community Baptist Church) to 35625 Vinewood St. (Pentecostal Baptist Church).
Publish: February 4, 2021 CN2169 - 020421 2.5 x 3.32 The road closures include South-4th St.; West - Beverly St.; South - Washington St.; West -
Vinewood St. Motion Carried Unanimously
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report. Motion
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at A. Res. #21-009 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve a resolution com
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. memorating the birthday of Sheldon Chandler. Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #21-010 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with administration and
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township grant authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the attached lease-purchase agreement with
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities. Comerica Leasing for the lease-purchase of a 2021 Freightliner 108SD Dump Chassis in the amount
of $87,622.00 at a fixed interest rate of 2.18% for five years with the first payment to be made on or
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- about January 15, 2022. The City would own the vehicle at the term of the lease. Motion Carried
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Unanimously
the ADA. 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Recreation Coordinator, Tanya Cofield, presented a PowerPoint on the Recreation Master Plan.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Res. #21-011 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve for Introduction and
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township First reading of the 2021-2025 City of Romulus Recreation Master Plan. Motion Carried
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. Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - No action items. See Clerk's Office for complete copy of
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies minutes
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- 8. Public Comment - A member of the public requested to speak. See Clerk's Office for complete copy of
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets minutes.
are generally prohibited. 9. Unfinished Business - No unfinished business at this meeting.
10. New Business - No new business at this meeting.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- 11. Warrant
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 A. Res. #21-012 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-1 Checks
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. presented in the amount of $809,327.15. Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Communication - No action items. See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its 13. Adjournment
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to adjourn the meeting at 8:22pm. Motion Carried
Unanimously
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January
11, 2021.
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.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 02/04/21 CN2167 - 020421 2.5 x 4.72 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0551 - 020421 2.5 x 9.723