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February 16, 2017
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Officer of the Year is
named by Westland police
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 pursuant
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 6, 2017, 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:
WESTCHESTER III PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) -(PRELIMINARY PLAN)
- CONSIDER
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF
PARCEL NO 025 99 0004 701. Property is located south of Warren between Ridge and Napier Roads.
(First Public Hearing.)
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, March 2, 2017 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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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.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – February 7, 2017
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held jointly with the Planning
Commission was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called
the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call – Board of Trustees
Members Present:
Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Faas,
Kristin Kolb, Jeff Goulet, Bill Serchak, Angela Wolosiewicz, Leigh Thurston, Erika Hidalgo, Charles Larocque Guests: Carol
Rosati
Roll Call - Planning Commission:
Members Present: Dodson, Graham-Hudak, Greene, Perkins, Zuber Members Absent:
Okon, Engel
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Land Use Update and Refresher – Presenter: Kristin Kolb
Kolb distrib-
uted an outline covering the following topics: Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Ordinance Master Plan
Discretionary Decisions Non-Discretionary Decisions Significant Court Rulings Against Municipalities Ms. Kolb introduced
Carol Rosati, founding and managing shareholder of the firm Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C. in Farmington Hills. Ms.
Rosati gave a presentation providing education and background for the new board of trustees, as well as a refresher for the plan-
ning commission members, regarding Land Use matters and the process. Ms. Rosati distributed an outline covering the follow-
ing topics: Master Plan – sets the goals for development of the community required by law to be reviewed/updated at least every
5 years (Due to be done this year by the Planning Commission) Jeff Goulet gave the board an overview of the responsibilities of
the Planning Commission and the review process of the Master Plan. Ms. Rosati explained this sets forth the township’s long
term goals for what they would like the community to look like once it is fully developed. Risk Management Adopt and Update
Your Master Plan Review and Update Your Zoning Ordinance Making Good Legislative Decisions Making Good Discretionary
Decisions A. Provide Ordinance Standards B. The Zoning Board of Appeals C. Special Land Uses or Planned Developments D.
Imposition of Conditions E. Specific references to Township’s Zoning Ordinance i. Special Land Use ii. Planned Development
F. Summary of Key Points G. Conditional Rezoning Some decisions are not discretionary which must be approved if they meet
the requirements and standards in the Zoning Ordinance Meeting Procedure Conflict of Interest Helpful Tips to Avoid Litigation
Be Aware of Zoning Exemptions, Exceptions and Special Rules First Amendment Rights Religious Land Use and
Institutionalized Persons Ace (RLUIPA) Substantial Burden Equal Terms Discrimination Exclusion Safe Harbor Typical Claims
in Land Use Litigation Regulatory Takings Claim Substantive Due Process Claims Procedural Due Process Claims Equal
Protection Claims Examples of Where Things Went Wrong A complete copy of the documents presented to the board as refer-
ence are available in the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours
or by calling 734-394-5120.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Kathy Filas, Canton resident, commented on the town-
ship’s ordinance governing the contracts for waste collection. She also commented on various aspects of the current contract and
length of time it has been in effect. George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, questioned if the township will be subsidizing the purchase
of new recycling trucks. He asked about the land fill and the length of its contract with the township.
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Perkins to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Michael A. Siegrist, 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 or accessed through our web site
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ton-mi.org after Board Approval.
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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, March 9, 2017 for the following:
STREET TREE PLANTING PROGRAM SPRING 2017
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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Westland Police Ofc. Jason Soulliere
joined an elite group last week when he
was named as PoliceOfficer of theYear.
Each year, Westland recognizes one
officer for the honor, selecting him or her
based not only for acts of outstanding
police service, but also for being a profes-
sional and department leader. Soulliere,
32, was presented with the award at an
official ceremony Feb. 3 at the Westland
PoliceDepartment.
“Officer Soulliere is regularly one of
the Westland Police Department's top per-
formers,” commented Police Chief Jeff
Jedrusik. “He is a highly motivated police
officer who makes a large number of self-
initiated arrests and routinely performs
his duties in a professionalmanner.”
Jedrusik told the assembled crowd
about an incident which took place last
Christmas Eve, citing it as an example of
Soulliere's dedication to his job and the
community.
Jedrusik said that as Soulliere, on rou-
tine patrol, drove past a Family Dollar
store that was recently robbed, he noticed
a vehicle in the parking lot that matched
the description of a vehicle suspected in
other robberies. Soulliere, a 4-year veter-
an of the force, parked his patrol car and
watched the suspect vehicle until he
observed a subject exit the store and drive
from the parking lot in the vehicle. As he
began to follow the vehicle, dispatch oper-
ators advised that the Family Dollar store
had just been robbed by a subject with a
gun.
Souilliere attempted to stop the vehicle
as the driver attempted to flee. Despite
terrible road conditions, the officer was
able to pursue the subject vehicle until the
driver recklessly crashed the automobile
and then fled on foot. After a lengthy foot
pursuit, Soulliere was able to capture the
armed robber. The subject was deter-
mined to be a suspect in several other rob-
beries, not only in Westland, but in sur-
rounding communities aswell.
“Officer Soulliere's actions took an
armed, violent felon off of our streets,”
commentedMayorWilliamWild. “We owe
him a debt of gratitude for exercising
exceptional instincts and for his continued
commitment to the safety of those in the
Westland community.”
Soulliere joins the roster of past
Westland Police Officers of the Year,
including;
2015 JonathanMamrot
2014 Cale Furney
2013 Eric Rodriguez
2012 Bryan Jachym
2011 Burke Lange
2010 DavidArchambeau
Following discussion during a
budget study session earlier this
month, members of the Wayne
City Council approved amend-
ments to the 2016-2017 budget
during their regular meeting
Feb. 7.
Plante Moran auditor Brian
Camilleri told the council mem-
bers during the study session that
there will be an estimated short-
age or deficit of $1.6 million this
year and a deficit of $2.5 million
next year in city finances. He rec-
ommended the council adopt
some amendments to the recent-
ly approved budget to accommo-
date some changes in expenses
and revenue that have occurred.
He noted that revenue in the city
should be adjusted to $1.195 mil-
lion and expenses should be
adjusted to $1.978 million, a
shortfall of $782,000.
Camilleri told the council and
Mayor Susan Rowe that the city
wouldhave to use the entire fund
balance to keep afloat and went
through the budget, explaining
the changes in several line items.
Rowe addressed the severity
of the budget problems noting
that staffing was at aminimum in
the city.
“We can't cut people any
more,” she said. “If one person is
ill, it devastates the office. If two
are out, we might as well close
the department. When people
were out with this flu recently,
we couldn't get bills out,” she
said.
Rowewas also critical of those
who continue to suggest bank-
ruptcy as an answer for the city
problems.
“Bankruptcy is not an answer.
Bankruptcy is a federal issue
with a federal judge who will
only worry about paying city
creditors,” she said.
City Manager Lisa Nocerini
agreed with Rowe that the situa-
tion is severe.
“Our employees are really
scared for their jobs, their fami-
lies and their future,” she said.
“I just want the council mem-
bers to know that my door is
always open. I am begging you, if
you have any ideas, please come
and talk tome about them.
“These are tough decisions
and this is a tough time. We need
your ideas and 17,500 people in
this city depend on us. We have
to be creative, so if you have
ideas, please, talk to me,” she
said.
Members of the council dis-
cussed the need for more rev-
enue in the city, but no specific
suggestions or plans were
announced.
Camilleri said that the amend-
ed budget, which includes all city
departments, allows a slight over-
age in every department and that
he expects that each department
will come in slightly under the
budget figures presented.
“Still, it will not be enough to
offset the deficit,” he said.
He said that by using the
entire fund balance, by June 30,
2017, the city will still be at a
$733,000 deficit.
The budget amendments were
approved unanimously by coun-
cilmembers.
Westland Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik, left, and Mayor William Wild, right, congratulate
Westland Police Officer of the Year Jason Soulliere.
If one person is ill,
it devastates the office.
If two are out,
we might as well
close the department.
”
Wayne City Council members OK budget amendments
Legal firm interviews set
Members of the Wayne City Council
will be interrogating representatives from
four law firms during a special meeting at
7 p.m. Feb. 22 at city hall.
The interviews are in response to a
request for bids for legal services for the
city for the next year. City Hall is located
at 3355 S.WayneRoad.
