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Trustees OK payment for off-site equipment

Julie Brown idea.” The total cost adds up to ” Graham-Hudak added, “They
Special Writer some $50,000 with overall budget are all very well-meaning,” and
adjustments likely not needed, Some people have bought monitors. the collective board outlined sev-
Canton Township employees said Trumbull. eral Canton Cares projects.
will get a one-time $125 payment In other business, trustees We don't want to get 200 monitors back. Also on Feb. 9, four people
for technology needed in order to debated on the Canton Cares were appointed to the
work remotely. Following a Feb. 9 Advisory Committee before voting Commission for Culture, Arts &
unanimous vote by members of unanimously to reappoint four Heritage: Husain Haidri, Neha
the board of trustees, all full-time members. Canton Community Foundation The issue arose with the question Rao, Jason Davis, and Cornelius
and continuing part-time staffers “I believe they were given and recommended the director of the members staying on and vanSpronsen.
are eligible. guidance by the previous supervi- speak to specifics as well. continuing to serve. Their terms expire on Dec. 31,
“Some people have bought sor,” said Supervisor Anne Marie Clerk Michael Siegrist noted “I think these appointments 2024. Tania Ganguly will be the
monitors. We don't want to get 200 Graham-Hudak. “I really believe nonprofit organizations must fol- are fine,” said Graham-Hudak. organization representative with
monitors back,” said Wendy that.” low their bylaws, and can face Laura Mortier and Tammy the township board of trustees.
Trumbull, finance and budget Supporting material that night financial penalties if they don't. Brown will serve through Nov. 17, “We did have to narrow it
director. Other employees have for the Canton Cares Advisory He also asked about the terms of 2022, and Tammy Haggerty and down. As usual, we have some
purchased headsets in order to Committee cites the help the com- Canton Cares members having Kristina Wilson through Nov. 17, great talent,” said Sneideman.
get their work done, she said. mittee provides for tax-deductible expired some time ago. 2023. Trustee Tania Ganguly said Foster urged residents not
Treasurer Dian Slavens, citing status for donations. Trustee “I want to echo Clerk Siegrist's of that body, “In the future, I selected to apply for other posi-
one staffer who needed a new Steven Sneideman explained the concern about the terms expir- would like to see more trans- tions with township boards and
chair, said, “I think it's a great complementary role of the ing,” said Trustee Sommer Foster. parency.” commissions.

Boredom Buster Bags are delivered to area seniors

Canton Club 55+ was able to lift the book with pencils; 300-piece jigsaw puzzle;
spirits of several area seniors by delivering deck of playing cards; blank greeting cards
Boredom Buster Bags filled with puzzles, and stamps; and a resistance band and
toiletries, snacks, and other items to help exercise/stretching booklet. In addition to
keep them active, entertained, and these mentally and physically engaging
engaged through the winter. materials, additional elements included:
Canton Club 55+ was able to prepare wool socks; gloves; fleece blanket; snacks;
and deliver the activity bags to local sen- as well as personal care items.
iors thanks to a donation from the Ahmed Canton Club 55+, located in the Summit
Family Fund, in memory of Mohammed on the Park Parkview Room at 46000
Basheer Ahmed. The contribution funded Summit Parkway, serves as a resource for
the creation of 90 activity packs that were the entire community for information on
distributed to area Meals on Wheels and aging, support for family caregivers, and
Focus Hope participants. for developing innovative approaches to
"The pandemic has really changed addressing aging issues. Canton Club 55+
older adults' usual routine of keeping also provides numerous opportunities for
active, visiting family and friends, and older adults to continue their personal
socializing," said Stephanie Diago development through special health and
Berkeley, adult services specialist. "We wellness and enrichment classes, officials
know this has had an impact on their phys- said.
ical, as well as mental well-being, and so by With Canton Club 55+'s facility current-
providing these activity packs we hope to ly closed, area seniors are encouraged to Canton Club 55+ preps a Boredom Buster Bag for area seniors containing puzzles,
inspire them with ways to stay active at stay engaged with Club 55+ programs and toiletries, snacks, and other items. Photo provided by Canton Leisure Services.
home that keep them connected and stim- activities that they can participate in
ulated throughout the winter. We are so online from their homes, including: educa- PLANNING COMMISSION
grateful for the Ahmed Family Fund's kind tional seminars; make at home craft ses- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
donation that enabled us to provide these sions; Bingo, travel Thursdays; trivia; film NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
resources that will hopefully counter the and chat; social hours and cooking classes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
effects of spending so much time alone." For more information about Canton 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 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed
Each Boredom Buster Bag included: Club 55+, call (734) 394-5485 or visit Special Land Use request as provided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
Sudoku book; crossword book; coloring www.cantonfun.org/476. BARBAT AUTOMOBILE FILLING/MULTIUSE STATION WITH FAST FOOD RESTAURANT - Consider request for
Special Land Use approval for an automobile filling/multi-use station (Section 18.02(B)(3)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance) with a
fast food restaurant (Section 18.02(B)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance) on parcel nos. 047-99-0006-001 at 41350 Ford Rd. Property
To subscribe to The Eagle associatednewspapers.net is zoned C-4, Interchange Service District within the Central Business District (CBD) Overlay, and located at the northeast cor-
ner of Ford Rd. and Haggerty Rd.
To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
Grant Application for Victory Park Revitalization Project ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021. The Secretary or staff will read comments submitted
within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video may
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 address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
Grant offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. All individuals who currently reside in Canton Township, or
who utilize Victory Park, are encouraged to attend by accessing the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81113946614 Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they may have regarding the Victory Park Revitalization
Project. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88974505539
Or iPhone one-tap:
The Charter Township of Canton is pursuing additional funding support to improve amenities at Victory Park, located at 46555
Michigan Avenue, Canton, MI 48188. The grant application will include improvements of accessible playground amenities, sand 1-312-626-6799 (88974505539#) or 1-301-715-8592 (88974505539#)
volleyball, athletic warm-up space, dugout improvements, and environmental sustainability features. This Public Hearing is
being held to receive public input for application to the Recreation Passport Grant offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Or Telephone:
Resources aimed toward recreational amenity improvements at Victory Park. 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 889 7450 5539
Participants may provide input prior to the hearing date by submitting comments to leisure@canton-mi.org or by calling Deputy
Director Jon LaFever at 734/394-5360.
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcKHkImlUr
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend/participate at the meet- SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
March 11, 2021

Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, March 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held by electronic remote access. Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85399614219
Or iPhone one-tap: 1-312-626-6799 (85399614219#) or 1-301-715-8592 (85399614219#)
Or Telephone: 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 853 9961 4219
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqW8mTts7
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Minutes:
February 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Agenda
General Calendar:
1. Applicant, Richard Rattner, representative of Pure Development, Inc., for property located on the north side of Michigan
Ave. between Denton Rd. and Beck Rd., Zoning LI-R- Light Industrial Research. Property address is 48630 Michigan
Ave. Appealing Section 2.24(A) (Wetlands Protection Setback) and Section 2.24(C) (Stormwater Protection Buffer) of
the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variances are to allow excavation within the required 25-foot wetland setbacks as
illustrated on the submitted plans, and to allow excavation and structures (driveway and parking area) within the required
25-foot drain setbacks (from easement or top of bank of drain, whichever is greater) as illustrated on the submitted plans.
Parcel ID 127-99-0020-000, 127-99-0019-000, 127-99-0018-002, 125-99-0002-706, 127-99-0017-000, 127-99-0016-
000, and 127-99-0009-000 (Planning).
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center
Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2182 - 021821 2.5 x 6.062