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                                                      CANTON - PLYMOUTH
                                                      CANTON - PLYMOUTH




        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
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