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February 12, 2015
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-February 3, 2015
A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin (Arrived at 7:18 p.m.), Sneideman, Williams. Members
Absent: Yack. Staff Present: Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Fire Chief Meier, Finance Manager Gwyn Belcher, Greg
Hohenberger, Amy Hughesdon.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, seconded by Bennett to approve the agenda. Motion
carried by all members present.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC ITEM 1. 2015 GOALS UPDATE (SUPV) Strengthen
Operational Efficiency:
Have all departments accredited by 2016. •Complete a five-year strategic plan for MSD (MSD).
•Revisit plan review work flow in Planning Services, Engineering Services and Building & Inspection Services (MSD). •Conduct
a joint session with the Township Board and Planning Commission on future development objectives (MSD). •Create and update
equipment inventory to meet operational needs (CLS). •Utilize technology to improve efficiency (CLS). -Utilize When to Work
Software to schedule and manage staff. -Increase utilization of website. -Maximize Department’s use of current technology.
•Revise and re-write purchasing policy (for implementation in 2016) (FBD). •Begin to review the structure of IT Township-wide
(FBD). •Review and implement a password policy to ensure the security of our systems (FBD). •Purchase new firewall systems
to protect the Township’s computers and network from viruses (FBD). •Prioritize dispatch - fire (PSD). •Establish pre-fire sur-
vey program – fire (PSD). •Return to pre-concessionary staffing levels – police (PSD). •Establish SEU Unit with focus on traf-
fic safety – police (PSD). •Re-establish Community Relations Coordinator position – police (PSD). •Re-establish TEAM pro-
gram enhancing school safety – police (PSD). •Implement E-bills by mid-year (Treasurer). •Complete Phase Two of Ordinance
Codification Project (Clerk/ALL). •Develop an Election Inspector Training Video which is supported by the current written train-
ing materials (Clerk). •Work in conjunction with other departments of the Township to revise a new FOIA Policy and Procedures
based upon recent change in the Public Act (Clerk). •Review and update/rewrite Merit Human Resources Policy (HR/Supervisor).
•Review all HR policies/develop action plan/timeline for updating all policies (HR/Supervisor).
Maintain Fiscal Stability:
•Align revenues with the cost of service and update fees (examples: MSD services, rentals/leagues/admission fees for CLS).
•Assist DWSD and Wayne County in the stand up of the new regional Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) (MSD). •Update
sewer and water capital equity charges (MSD & FBD). •Develop a tree management plan for trees in the ROW and on Township-
owned properties (MSD & CLS). •Develop a plan for long-term funding solutions (CLS). •Meet quarterly with the directors and
key managers to go over Township financial information (FBD). •Continue to watch for opportunities to refinance our existing
debt obligations (FBD). •Perform an analysis of internal legal functions and services to determine whether staffing adjustments
may result in more efficient delivery of legal services and cost savings (Supervisor).
Develop the Workforce:
•Cross train staff
in clerical positions whenever applicable (ALL). •Develop and deploy department-wide health/wellness program – police and
fire (PSD). •Create and fill Fire Marshal position – fire (PSD). •Promote and encourage professional certifications. (ALL).
•Develop a plan to develop skills that are needed (CLS). —to improve guest experience. —to adjust tasks/priorities. —to address
safety issue. —to fix or improve a process. •Provide training to staff on current Election Administration, FOIA policy changes
that reflect recent Public Act changes (Clerk). •Complete all management staff through Leadership Development Training
(HR/Supervisor). •Deliver Customer Service Training for front-line employees (HR/Supervisor). •Offer Diversity/Cultural
Awareness Training (HR/Supervisor).
Provide High Quality Services:
•Evaluate the implementation of a community-wide
automated collection for recyclables (MSD). •Complete Year 1 of the Residential Rental Inspection Program (MSD). •Complete
the engineering & financial analysis of the water storage project with GLWA (MSD). •Construct the fiber Wide Area Network
(WAN) Project in partnership with the PCCS District (MSD). •Implement the Cityworks CMMS in the parks & golf course fleet
maintenance shop (MSD). •Implement Selectron for inspection scheduling in the Building & Inspection Services Division
(MSD). •Reissue all commercial and industrial certificates of occupancy using new format (MSD). •Age/demographic friendly
services and programs (CLS). •Utilize surveys and demographic tools to identify community needs and offer appropriate servic-
es (CLS). •Implement E-Suites for water bill web pay by summer of 2015 - customer portal where access to up to date informa-
tion on water bills is available (Treasurer). •No charge public access to BS&A tax and assessing information (Treasurer).
Promote the Community:
•Host events to promote Canton to realtors and brokers (ALL). •Partner with realtors to promote serv-
ices and the community (CLS). •Utilize relationships with media and our internal resources to better promote Canton Township
(CLS). •Continue current and develop new partnerships with community groups (CLS). •Review and update Canton Community
Television shows as appropriate (CLS). •Continue to encourage personnel to represent Canton Township by building relation-
ships with professional organizations regionally and throughout the state (Clerk).
Educate & Inform Residents:
•Actively pro-
mote website services available (public portal and citizen service requests) (MSD). •Utilize new MSD YouTube channel to pro-
duce and air videos for residents (MSD). •Educate residents on features provided by the new website (ALL). •Establish com-
munity paramedicine pilot program committee - fire (PSD). •Develop and offer a citizen academy – police (PSD). •Conduct com-
munity forums regarding police practices – police (PSD). •Develop a homeowner education series. (CLS). •Educate the com-
munity about leisure opportunities (CLS). •Roll out new mobile application after digesting the data we collect from the new web-
site to determine what is most relevant for inclusion (FBD). •Develop a new brochure/handout for new residents (ALL).
•Continue to use social media for up-to-date information (changes to CWR collection schedule, facility closures, road closures,
etc.) (ALL). •Continue to use the FOCUS newsletter as our number one way to reach residents as well as our good relationship
with the Observer & Eccentric newspaper to get timely coverage on news and events (ALL).
ITEM 2. EMPLOYEE TRAIN-
ING SUMMARY (HR)
. •
Leadership Development Training:
-58 management staff trained in 2014. -28 remaining manage-
ment staff trained prior to June 2015.
Modules:
-Building Trust Under Pressure. -Shaping a Motivational Workplace. -Giving
Needs-Based Feedback. -Offering Rewards and Recognition. -Clarifying Performance Expectations. -Correction Performance
Problems. -Developing Team Agility. -Building Team Pride and Purpose. -Delivered in 8, 4-hour sessions. -Cross-functional,
departmental class make-up. -Homework involving practical application of skills/techniques after each session. •
Customer
Service Training:
-To be delivered in 2015. -Front-line employees – Number TBD.
Modules:
-Stellar Customer Service. -
Healing Customer Relationships.
•Diversity Training – RFP stage:
-Pursuing Beyond Diversity training. -2 day workshop by
Pacific Education Group. -Public Safety command and other management staff. -Train the trainer component. -Courageous
Conversations About Race – follow-up workshops. -Train the trainer component. •
Potential Future Training:
-Problem-Solving
Skills-. -2 Achieve Global Modules. -Designed for all levels of the organization. -Situational Leadership for managers. -
Leadership training for non-managers.
Item 3. CANTON TOWNSHIP CULTURE STATEMENT:
At Canton Township,
we always: Help our teammates succeed: -We look at the whole organization for opportunities to help. -We are intentional about
working collaboratively, rather than in silos. -We know we are all in this together. -We share resources for the greater good. -
We don’t further ourselves at the expense of others. -We foster mutual respect, honesty, and integrity. Assume positive intent:
We check our assumptions before we make conclusions. -We address our concerns directly at the source. Focus on the future:
-We live in the present, rather than the past, working together to achieve our organizational goals for the future. -We move for-
ward and make adjustments as we go. -We understand the value of succession planning. Value the people who work here: -We
are honest and kind in all interactions. -We have regular and ongoing communication with our employees. -We encourage and
listen to feedback. -We support our employees by providing training and encouraging professional development opportunities.
Perform our work at a high level of quality: -We encourage excellence both individually and when working as a team. -We deliv-
er superior service to our customers. -We seek continuous improvement in our daily operations, programs and services.
PUB-
LIC COMMENT: NONE. OTHER:
Director Faas explained Wayne County will complete clearing the gravel roads in Canton
starting Wednesday morning unless another snow storm occurs on Tuesday night.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Williams, support-
ed by Anthony to adjourn at 8:10 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, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web
site www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. Publish: February 12, 2015
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 2, 2015 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE ARTICLE 8.00 - AMENDING THE DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONINGMAPAS FOLLOWS;
TDM HOLDINGS/CANTON TOWNSHIP REZONING
- CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL NO. 076 99 0001
702 FROM RA, RURAL AGRICULTURAL TO R-3, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Property is located north of Proctor
and west of Denton Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, February 26, 2015, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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ANTON
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LYMOUTH
Taking care
Salem graduate protects Navy
history at Florida museum
Student radio station hosts annual record show, sale
Foundation plans ‘gala’ event
A childhood fascination with military
aviation has brought one Canton
Township native “full circle” in his
career.
Marc E. Levitt, a 1995 graduate of
Plymouth Salem High School recently
joined the National Naval Aviation
Museum in Pensacola, Fla. Levitt works
for the largest museum of Naval History
and Heritage Command's 10 official Navy
museums located throughout the United
States.
Levitt is a civilian and in his new posi-
tion as an archivist, he manages the
archival holdings at the Emil Buehler
Naval Aviation Library at the museum.
This includes “processing the collections
of aviators and other donors, preserving
them for the decades to come, and organ-
izing the papers so they're open for
research,” said Levitt who holds a
Master'sDegree inHistory fromVillanova
University, in Villanova, PA. and earned a
graduate certificate in Museum Studies
from the University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor.
Levitt also helps with the community
outreach efforts by promoting the muse-
um's collections through social media, vir-
tual exhibits, and also by contributing to
the permanent exhibits in themuseum.
“I look forward to expanding our out-
reach programs and facilitating
researchers' access to our collections,”
saidLevitt.
Working at theNaval AviationMuseum
has brought Levitt back to the interests
with military aviation that he's had since
childhood.
“The collections here are quite
diverse, and one of the greatest perks of
an archiving job is getting to delve into all
the unique records throughout the muse-
um's holdings. In particular, themuseum's
variety of maps (combat, navigation, and
evasion) and Blood Chits are fascinating,”
saidLevitt.
“I have a cadre of dedicated volun-
teers who contribute a lot of hard work to
efficiently process the materials,” added
Levitt. According to the museum website,
there are about 400 volunteers at the
facilitywho add “a personal touch to each
visitor's experience.
The student radio station of the
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools will
sponsor the seventh annual Record Show
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the
SalemHighSchool cafeteria.
Collectors will find thousands of vinyl
records, CDs, import only releases, t-shirts,
posters andother items. The showwill also
feature special giveaways anddoor prizes.
Last year, students said, was the largest
show they have organized with more than
50 dealer tables. Early vendor reservations
indicate that the show this year will be
even larger due to the resurgence of inter-
est invinyl records.
“The record show is my favorite 88.1
event. There's literally every genre of
music waiting to be dug up and it's great to
be around people who love music,” said
Elena Bondiovanni, an alumni of the sta-
tion.
Admission to the show is $3 and early
admission between 9 and 10 a.m. is avail-
able for $5. Students at Canton, Plymouth
and Salem high schools receive free
admissionwith a student identification. All
proceeds benefit 88.1, ThePark andwill be
used to help the station continue serving
the community with unique programming
and broadcast training for students. The
record show is one of themain fundraisers
for the stationeachyear.
Dealers can contact Station Manager
Bill Keith at (734) 416-7732 to reserve an 8-
foot table for $30.
Salem High School is located at 46181
Joy Road in Canton at the corner of Joy
and Center Center roads. The cafeteria is
located on the first floor, just inside the
mainentranceof the school.
The Park is staffed by students at
Canton, Plymouth and Salem high schools
and has been serving the community since
Feb. 14, 1972.
Marc E. Levitt, a 1995 graduate of Plymouth Salem, recently joined the National Naval
Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla.
Motown to Mamma Mia
Philharmonic presents Valentines concert
The Michigan Philharmonic pres-
ents “From Motown to Mamma Mia:
The Sensational '60s& '70s” for two per-
formances, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 14 at The Village Theater at
Cherry Hill, Canton. There is also a
special pre- or post- concert Valentine's
Day dinner option available at 502
Grille- next door to the theater- at 5:30
pm.
The repertoire celebrates the music
of The Temptations, The Supremes,
Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and
many other artists.
The concert will also feature the
vocal talents of local stars who have
made it big in the musical world,
Kathryn Calzone, Lauren Norris and
Taylor Walls who will close the night
out withaMammaMiaMedley.
Featured are two Plymouth Canton
Community Schools graduates.
For tickets and information call (734)
451-2112 or visit www.michiganphil.org.
The Canton Community Foundation
will host the Project Give Gala from 6:30-
11:30 p.m. March 7 at the Henry Ford
MuseuminDearborn.
Jerry Grady, the chairman of the board
of directors of the Canton Community
Foundation said the evening will include
music from both the Michigan
Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Steve
King and the Dittilies, “fabulous food and
drinks, extraordinary dance performanc-
es by community dance company DACE
as well as a look back at our accomplish-
ments of the past 25 years.”
Grady added that the evening would
include a tribute to a philanthropic com-
munity member who recently passed
away.
Tickets are priced at $175 per person
or $1200 for a table of eight.
For tickets or more information, call
(734) 495-1200.