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CANTON

Road repair priorities discussed by officials

Julie Brown Wayne County, Serchak noted, ” “I don't have an exact answer
Staff Writer and will come to the Canton We're going to have for you,” Serchak replied.
Board of Trustees in early Trustee Anne Marie Graham-
The local/subdivision part of March. to meet with each of Hudak had earlier raised the
road money from a Canton Serchak noted Saltz Road and these groups individually, same concern, with trustees
Township millage OK'd by voters Hanford Road, both of those agreeing more needs to be done
in August 2018 prompted discus- from Beck Road to Haggerty to reach those residents.
sion by trustees at the regular Road, are on the list. “We've been hearing a lot
meeting last week. Preventative road maintenance which is to be done via matching mented by website and newslet- about Sheldon Road. I've driven
“Folks who are not organized, is also covered, following 2018 dollars. That includes catch ter information. on it, commented Trustee Steven
get organized,” urged Township voter approval of a 1.45-mill basin/drain fixes in subdivisions “We're going to have to meet Sneideman.
Supervisor Patrick Williams at measure for roads. north of Ford Road in 2019 which with each of these groups indi- The board and staff also noted
the Tuesday, Feb. 12, Board of “We're going to do everything will be continued in 2020 in sub- vidually,” Serchak said. “We're work needed on Cherry Hill
Trustees meeting. we said last summer. I'm sure divisions south of Ford Road. going to have a lot of feedback Road between Canton Center
Engineering Manager Bill we're going to have a lot of ques- Asphalt crack sealing is also from the residents.” and Haggerty roads.
Serchak reported that major tions,” said Serchak. covered in subdivisions along Trustee John Anthony asked Trustee Sommer Foster asked
road 2019 projects are fully He and board members talked with concrete joint sealing this about contacting owners of 1960s- for more sharing of road informa-
designed and out for bids. Those about informing residents about year. In 2020, letters to homeown- and 1970s-built homes that don't tion, including a PowerPoint with
specifications have been OK'd by subdivision work, the bulk of er associations will be supple- have a homeowner association. details for her colleagues.
Lawsuit alleges dispatcher shut down emergency system

A lawsuit charging gross negligence, the Heartland Health Care Center. have survived if an ambulance had arrived had filed the lawsuit as the township refused
intentional infliction of emotional distress According to the filings, Heartland employ- following the initial call to 911. to provide information regarding the inci-
and wrongful death has reportedly been ees called 911 about 13 times while the sys- The attorney also cited the number of dent. The lawsuit seeks $25 million in dam-
filed against the Canton Township Public tem was shut off attempting to secure med- other emergency calls that may have gone ages.
Safety Dispatch Center and two employees. ical help for Greene. unanswered during the time the system was Canton Township Public Safety Director
The lawsuit, filed by Civil Rights Attorney Marko claims that the Heartland employ- turned off. Joshua Meier's office said he had referred
Jonathan Marko, claims that an operator ees kept calling and received no answer. He Marko described the conduct of the 911 all inquiries to township corporate counsel
deliberately shut down the call system in said that the Heartland nurses kept calling operator as "reckless," and said the family Kristin Kolb.
March last year because "she was having a 911 on their cell phones in an attempt to get
bad day." According to the complaint, the dis- an ambulance for Greene. Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – February 12, 2019
patcher no longer wanted to answer emer- Greene later died and Marko alleges in A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
gency calls when an ambulance was needed the complaint that a doctor who reviewed Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams
for 69-year-old Stephen Greene, a resident of the situation determined that Greene would Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Deputy Director – Fire –
Stoecklein, Township Planner – Goulet, Engineering Services Manager – Serchak, Communications – Hamilton, Staff Absent:
None Adoption of Agenda Motion by Sneideman, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously. Approval of Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of January
NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO FORFEIT 22, 2019 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Study
Session Minutes of January 29, 2019 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
TO: Xavier Remi-Francis Richard-Frost George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on the procedure for ordinance complaints and the taxation procedures for waste
management facilities. Michael Schultz, 44580 Dionne Street, commented on the 3% fee for late tax payments. Payment of the
You are hereby notified that on March 21st, 2018, pursuant to MCL 333.7521, the Canton Township Police Department seized Bills: Motion by Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
the following described property: $984.00 U.S. Currency. If you claim an interest in the property you must, within twenty (20) PRESENTATIONS: 1. Roads Update. Presenters: Bill Serchak – Engineering Services Manager and Mark Merkey – Staff
days of the first publication of this notice, file a claim with the Canton Township Police Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Engineer II The Board was given an overview of the Roads Projects and how 2019 and 2020 will proceed with the Major Roads
Canton, MI 48188, phone: 734-394-5400. Failure to file a written claim will result in the forfeiture of the seized items to the and Local Roads Projects, as well as work on the Boulevard Project. Residents can review how the projects are progressing on
Canton Township Police Department. CN1826 - 022119 2.5 x 1.145 the township website at: https://www.canton-mi.org/1160/Canton-Road-Improvement-Program. Updates are also being pub-
lished in the FOCUS monthly newsletter. The board was given the process for Homeowners Associations to apply for matching
funds to do work on their subdivision streets. 2. eUTILITIES. Presenter: Dian Slavens The Board was given an overview of
how the online program for Water Billing will work for the residents. Copies of the PowerPoint Presentations and any handouts
Notice of Public Hearing are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394-
Charter Township of Canton 5120, during regular business hours. RESOLUTION: 1. Resolution in Recognition of Black History Month Motion by
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve the following resolution in recognition of Black History Month. Motion carried unani-
mously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION RECOG-
The Charter Township of Canton is finalizing its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for approval in 2019 NIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Whereas, the theme of Black History Month for 2019 is
and is seeking public input. “Black Migrations,” which emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new
social realities; and Whereas, the first Africans were brought involuntarily to the shores of the Americas as early as the 17th cen-
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 6:00 tury, suffering enslavement and subsequently faced the injustices of lynch mobs, segregation, and denial of basic, fundamental
P.M. at the Canton Administration Building – Board Room, located at 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188. rights; and Whereas, despite slavery, African-Americans in all walks of life have made significant contributions throughout the
All individuals who currently reside in Canton Township, or who utilize a Canton facility, are encouraged to attend. Participants history of the United States; and Whereas, beginning in the early decades of the twentieth century, African-American migration
planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by calling 734/394-5260. patterns included relocation from the rural South to Northern and Midwestern cities, and Whereas, such migrations resulted in
more diverse and stratified interracial and intra-racial urban population amid a changing social milieu, and Whereas, racial sub-
Comments may be submitted in writing through March 27, 2019, online at www.canton-mi.org or made in person at the public urbanization has resulted in stable integration and economic opportunity in Canton; and Whereas, the birthdays of Abraham
hearing. Written comments may also be emailed to kconley@canton-mi.org or addressed to Kerreen Conley, ADA Coordinator, Lincoln and Frederick Douglass inspired the creation of Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month; and
1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188. Whereas, the month of February is officially celebrated as Black History Month, which dates back to 1926 when Dr. Carter G.
Woodson set aside a special period of time to recognize the heritage and achievement of Black Americans; NOW, THERE-
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton does hereby recognize the signifi-
the public hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include a signer for the hearing cance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the
impaired or audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids Nation’s history, and encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all people to learn about
or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following: the past and better understand the experiences which shape our township: and recognize that ethnic and racial diversity of Canton
enriches and strengthens the township. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Re-appointment of Gianfranco
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Director Palazzolo, Harpreet Singh Sachdeva and Michael Schultz to the Building Board of Appeals. (Supv) Motion by Siegrist, sup-
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road ported by Sneideman to re-appoint Gianfranco Palazzolo, Harpreet Singh Sachdeva and Michael Schultz to the Building Board
Canton, MI 48188 of Appeals for two (2) year term to expire February 14, 2021. Motion carried unanimously. Item C-2. Consider Re-
(734) 394-5260 Appointment of Greg Greco to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Supv) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to re-
appoint Mr. Greg Greco to the Zoning Board of Appeals, (term to expire February 23, 2022). Motion carried unanimously. Item
C-3. Consider Second Reading of an Amendment to Appendix A- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances for the Krupp-
Publish: February 21, 2019 CN1826 - 022119 2.5 x 3.304 Cassalou Family Trust Rezoning. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to remove from the table and hold the
second reading of the proposed amendment to Appendix A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton
as provided in the attached ordinance which rezones the subject parcel (tax parcel # 024-99-0006-708) from RR, Rural
Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Residential District. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Sneideman to adopt and publish the second reading of an ordinance amending Appendix A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of
NOTICE TO PUBLIC the Charter Township of Canton which rezones the subject parcel (tax parcel # 024-99-0006-708) from RR, Rural Agricultural
BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINTMENTS District to R-1, Single-Family Residential District as provided in the attached ordinance with an effective date of February 28,
2019. Motion carried unanimously. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 OF APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE
of Michigan to all residents of the Charter Township of Canton the March Board of Review will be held in the Canton Township OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN WHICH AMENDS THE ZONING
Hall on the first floor, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONING MAP THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: PART I.
ARTICLE 8.00 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP * * * Pursuant to Section 27.06 of Appendix
All persons protesting their assessment must complete petitions prior to appearing to or in writing to the Board of Review. All A – Zoning, the zoning map is hereby amended by changing the zoning of parcel no. 024-99-0006-708 from RR, Rural
petitions must be received in the Assessor's office by March 13, 2019 by 9:00 p.m. Residential District to R-1, Single-Family Residential District, as shown on the attached zoning map. PART II.
Severability. Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the
The following is the schedule for March Board of Review. validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated. PART III. Savings Clause.
The amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this Ordinance does not affect or impair any act done, offense
Monday, March 11, 2019 Hearings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. committed, or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment, pending or incurred prior to the
(Appointments Only) amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this Ordinance. PART IV. Repealer. All other Ordinances or part of
Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent to give this Ordinance full force and effect. PART V.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Publication. The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause the ordinance to be published in the manner required by
(Appointments Only) law. Part VI. Effective Date. A public hearing having been held hereon pursuant to the provisions of Section 103 of Act 110 of
the Public Acts of 2006, as amended, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days of its adoption
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. of publications of a notice in a newspaper circulated in Canton Township stating the date of enactment and effective date, a brief
(Appointments Only) statement as to its regulatory effect and that a complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public purchase, use and inspec-
tion at the office of the Township Clerk during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Local Time. The provision of this Ordinance
Please be advised that after 4:30 p.m. entry to the building can only be accessed through the front entrance of the Township Hall. shall become effective seven (7) days after its publication. CERTIFICATION The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by
the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the 12th day of
To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions regarding the March Board of Review you may call the Assessor's February, 2019, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Michael Siegrist, Clerk Introduced:
Office at 734-394-5111. January 22, 2019 Adopted: February 12, 2019 Published: February 21, 2019 Effective: February 28, 2019 A zoning ordinance
regulating the development and use of land has been adopted by the legislative body of the Charter Township of Canton. Copies
Michael A. Siegrist, CLERK of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
CN1825 - 022119 2.5 x 3.394 Charter Township of Canton Township Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is
available at www.canton-mi.org. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of Massage Establishment
License for BLVD SPA and Variance to the Chapter 18, Article III, Entitled “Massage” Ordinance. (Clerk) The board is
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON being asked to grand a variance from the “1000 foot rule” for BLVD SPA. The property line of the business touches the proper-
ty line of a middle school. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the request of the petitioner to approve the
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS variance to the Massage License to allow the granting of a 2019 Massage Establishment License subject to passage of Public
Safety Inspection and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. Roll Call: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens,
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Sneideman, Williams Ayes: Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Sneideman Nays: Anthony, Foster, Slavens, Williams Abstain: None
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Motion failed by a vote of 4 to 3. Item G-2. Consider Award of Contract for a 2019 Tree Maintenance Project to Frank’s
Landscaping & Supplies. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award an extension of contract for 2019 Tree
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township Maintenance to Frank’s Landscaping and Supplies for a total amount not-to-exceed $18,500. Motion carried unanimously. Item
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, G-3. Consider Award of Contract for a 2019 Tree Removal & Pruning Project to Owen Tree Service, Inc. (MSD) Motion
or activities. by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award an extension of a 2018 contract for the 2019 tree removal and pruning to Owen Tree
Service, Inc. for a total amount not-to-exceed $36,500. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-4. Consider Budget Amendment
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- to Tree Fund Resulting from US Forest Service Grant of $11,100. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to author-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of ize acceptance of a State of Michigan Community Forestry Grant and a budget amendment as follows: Increase revenue #101-
the ADA. 000.539 State Grants $11,100 Increase expense #101-585.703_0015 Salaries & Part Time Wages $10,000 Increase expense #101-
585.724_0010 Fringe Benefits FICA $ 1,100 Motion carried unanimously. Item G-5. Consider Approval of a Budget
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Amendment and Award of Purchase Order Contract to Northwest Consults Inc. for Construction Administration
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Services and Testing for Pavement Improvements at the Division of Public Works Facility. (Supv) Motion by Siegrist, sup-
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment: Increase Expense: #592-536.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. and Improvements: $13,533 #592-537.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements: $ 13,532 Decrease Expense:
#592-536.999 Transfer to fund balance: $27,065 Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies award a purchase order contract to Northwest Consultants Incorporated under the existing Master Services Agreement for an
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- amount not-to-exceed $27,065. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-6. Consider Authorization of 2019 FY Specialized
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Services Operating Assistance Program Agreement with SMART. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to
are generally prohibited. approve the FY 19 Specialized Services Operating Assistance Agreement between SMART and the Charter Township of Canton
for $31,942 and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract on behalf of the Township. Motion carried unani-
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- mously. Item G-7. Consider Approving a One-Year Contract for Public Safety Legal Services. (PSD) Motion by Siegrist,
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human supported by Slavens to approve a one-year contract for Public Safety legal services with Michigan Police Legal Advisor Group,
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon in the amount of $30,000, to be paid in monthly installments of $2,500. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-8. Consider
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Waiving the Bidding Process and Approve the Purchase of Motorola 800 MHz Mobile and Portable Radios. (PSD) Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to waive the bidding process and approve the purchase of 15 Motorola mobile and portable
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $76,848.84, utilizing E/911 Funds. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. 9. Consider Request to Purchase a Service Agreement for Stryker Power Load Stretcher Systems. (PSD) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase of a seven-year ProCare Service Agreement from Stryker, in the
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities amount of $33,121.20, utilizing funds budgeted in the 2019 Fire Budget. Motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, COMMENT: None OTHER: Citizens Police Academy Applications are posted on the Canton website. The Youth Public Safety
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Academy applications will be available soon. Clerk Siegrist commented his secretary Joan Lager is retiring this week and thanked
her for her service. ADJOURN: Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. Motion carried unani-
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- mously. _____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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. 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 be accessed through our web site
Publish: 02/21/19 CN1823 - 022119 2.5 x 4.72 www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN1824 - 022119 2.5 x 13.891