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March 7, 2013
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-February 26, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, February 23, 2013 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack (arrived 7:15 p.m.) Staff Present:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the agenda as amended moving C-4 Consider Approval of Specialized Transportation
Contract with Huron Valley Ambulance, Inc. (CLS) to the General Calendar as Item G-8 and adding General Calendar Item G-9
Approval of 2013 Budget Adjustment for Cable Fund. (CLS) Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the Board Minutes of February 5, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda
Item Comments:
Gerry Soubly, 49028 Crescent Drive, stated he was at the Verizon Store during the robbery and wanted to commend
the salesman, Dan Foley, and the Canton Police Department. Michael Murray wished to thank Canton for the support for the Turkey
Trot-Epilepsy Fun Run. Mr. Murray recognized Dennis Murray and Ann Marie Carravallah for their contribution to the fun run. George
Miller inquired on the repairs at the Summit. Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz stated the repairs are a part of the energy management con-
tract. Mr. Miller inquired on the dog ordinance amendment. Supervisor LaJoy stated the dog ordinance amendment’s first reading will
be March 12, 2013.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION Item 1. RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SYED TAJ FOR SERVICE
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution in recog-
nition of Dr. Syed Taj for Service to the Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. CON-
SIDER FORD MORTON TAYLOR PROPERTY SPLIT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the lot split
for Parcel ID# 054-01-0005-301 as indicated on the survey dated November 13, 2012, conditioned upon receipt of the recorded deed by
Planning Services. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SOFTBALLS FOR CANTON
SPORTS CENTER. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the purchase of 342 dozen 12” softballs fromWorth
Sports, 1915 Wendell, Lima, OH 45805 in an amount not to exceed $9,989.82 with the expense charged to Canton Sports Center budg-
et – Operating Supplies #101-755-50.740. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION FOR
CULTURE, ARTS AND HERITAGE. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams that the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton approve the appointment of Sue Dodson to the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage for a three-year term to
expire December 31, 2016. I further move that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Karen Siegel as the Plymouth-Canton
Community Schools representative to the Canton Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4 moved
to Item G-8. Item 5. CONSIDER REQUEST TO PURCHASE AMMUNITION. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams
to approve the annual purchase of ammunition from Michigan Police Equipment, 6521 Lansing Road, Charlotte, MI, in a Blanket P.O.
not to exceed $25,000; utilizing funds budgeted in Police Operating Supplies Account #207-301-50.740.0001. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Item 6. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams to approve the Township Supervisor’s recommendation for reappointment of Ralph Welton, Rex Harvey and David
Curtis to the Canton Historic District Commission for three year terms effective through April 30, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION OF LOCAL BODY OF GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE “MICHIGAN PRIDE
SOFTBALL ORGANIZATION” AS A NONPROFIT IN THE COMMUNITY FOR PURPOSES OF MAKINGAPPLICATION
FOR A “CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSE” TO THE BUREAU OF STATE LOTTERY. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams to approve the request from the “Michigan Pride Softball Organization” at 46812 Mornington Road, Canton,
Michigan 48188, Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan; to be recognized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of obtain-
ing a charitable gaming license. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. REAPPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BOARD. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams that the Canton Township Board of Trustees
reappoint Janet Volante to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the Charter Township of Canton
for a four-year term ending February 26, 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER ADOP-
TION OF REVISED BYLAWS FOR THE ALLIANCE OF ROUGE COMMUNITIES (ARC). (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution of the revised bylaws for the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC). Motion carried
unanimously. I
tem 2. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $25,432 FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ALLIANCE OF
ROUGE COMMUNITIES (ARC). (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize payment of the invoice for $25,432
to continue Canton’s membership in the Alliance of Rouge Communities. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER PUR-
CHASE OF WATER METERS AND METERING CONTROL DEVICES FOR 2013. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to accept the quote from Etna Supplies Company and approve a purchase order not to exceed $426,660 and authorize the
Public Works Division to purchase the necessary meter equipment and supplies. Further, I move to waive the Finance Purchasing Policy
requiring formal bids as these items are supplied under a sole source contract through ETNA Supplies. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OFAN AGREEMENT TO EXERCISE OPTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE 2008 CLAY
STOCKPILEAGREEMENTWITH SAUK TRAILDEVELOPMENT, INC. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to approve the agreement to exercise option for a five year extension of the clay stockpile agreement with Sauk Trail Development,
Incorporated and further authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the agreement on behalf of the Township. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Item 5. CONSIDER APPROVING ONE-YEAR LEASE OF FOUR HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve a one-year lease of four Harley-Davidson FLHTP motorcycles from Town &
Country Sports Center, in Cement City, Michigan, in the amount of $8,000, with an additional $2,000 paid as a refundable damage
deposit. Funding for this expense is budgeted in the 2013 Police Contractual Services Account #207-301.50-801.0050, in the amount of
$12,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ONE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR
MOTOROLA LAPTOPS. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the one-year Motorola laptop service
agreement in the amount of $7,591.56 utilizing funds budgeted in the Police-Professional and Contractual Services account #207-301-
50.801-0050. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. BUDGETAMENDMENTS FOR THE CARRYOVER OF FY2012 OPEN PUR-
CHASE ORDERS TO FY 2013. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the following 2013 budget amendment
increases for purchase order commitments carried over from 2012: General Fund (101) increase of $129,544; Fire Fund (206) increase
of $350; Police Fund (207) increase of $247; Community Center Fund (208) increase of $234; Community Improvement Fund (246)
increase of $149,680; 911 Service Fund (261) increase of $131,264; NSP Fund (276) increase of $726,062; Auto Theft Prevention (289)
increase of $277; Capital Projects (401) increase of $1,134,873; Capital Projects-Water & Sewer (402) increase of $177,629; Capital
Projects-Roads (403) increase of $369,004; Golf Course Fund (584) increase of $434; Water & Sewer Fund (592) increase of $474,970;
Fleet Maintenance Fund (661) increase of $386. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SPECIALIZED
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT WITH HURON VALLEY AMBULANCE, INC. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to authorize a letter of acceptance to extend the HVA agreement and approve a PO in the amount not to exceed $437,559.20.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. APPROVAL OF 2013 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR CABLE TELEVISION FUND.
(CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the budget adjustment to the Cable Television Fund in the amount as fol-
lows: Increase (Decrease) Expenditures: Full-Time Wages 49,500 Part-Time Wages (60,960) Fringe Benefits Medical 14,306 Fringe
Benefits Dental 3,000 Fringe Benefits Life Insurance 240 Fringe Benefits Disability Insurance 240 Fringe Benefits Optical 600
Fringe Benefits Pension Contribution 4,950 Transfer to Fund Balance (11,876) Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
The next Board
study meeting will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Trustee Williams stated Steve King and the Dittilies will perform at the Village Theater this weekend. It is spon-
sored by the Partnership of the Arts and the cost is $30.00. Every dollar from tickets sales will go to the Partnership of the Arts. Clerk
Bennett stated the Home Expo is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, at the Summit.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by
Williams to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – 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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval.
EC030713-0706 2.5 x 9.904
CITY OF WAYNE
PUBLIC NOTICE
2013 BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Review for the City of Wayne will
meet in Wayne City Council Chambers, 3355 S. Wayne Road, Wayne, Michigan on the
following dates and times for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll:
Meeting dates are as follows:
Date
Day
Appointment Time Petition
March 14, 2013
Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Organizational Meeting
March 18, 2013
Monday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Commercial/Industrial
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Residential
March 19, 2013
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Poverty/Residential
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Residential
March 20, 2013
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Residential
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Residential
March 21, 2013
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Wrap Up
Your 2013 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation and Property Classification will be
mailed to you the week of March 4, 2013. The inflation rate, expressed as a multiplier, to
be used in the 2013 Capped Value Formula is 2.4. The Inflation Rate Multiplier
Calculation is outlined in Bulletin No. 13 of 2012 by the State Tax Commission on the
State of Michigan website.
Letter appeals are to be accompanied by a completed Petition to Board of Review Form
618 (Former number L-4035). The Petition Form approved by the State Tax Commission
is available at
www.michigan.gov/treasury
- select Search for Forms [618] (GO).
Petitioner agents must submit, for each parcel individually, current letters with original
signatures from your client properly authorizing you to appear for the property owner.
If you desire an appointment, please call the Finance Department at 734-722-2000
Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Matthew Miller
Publish:
February 28, 2013
City Clerk
March 7, 2013
March 14, 2013
ABSTRACT
WAYNE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2013-08
February 27, 2013
Special Meeting of the City Council held Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Rd. All Members Present. APPROVED:
Professional Services Agreement with Winchester Consulting Group. Held discussion
regarding FY '13-'14 goals. Adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish: March 7, 2013
City Clerk
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ANTON
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LYMOUTH
Block grant funds allocated
Skating fundraiser is planned
There has been noword fromWashington
as to the effect the current budget sequester
cuts may have on federal block grant funds
expectedby local communities in July.
In Plymouth, the city commission has
already made plans for an anticipated
$56,000 in Community Development Block
Grant funding, expected this summer.
Officials have approved expenditures of
about $39,740 for building improvements
and another $10,640 for senior transporta-
tion. Administration of the programs will be
funded by another $5,600 of the anticipated
funding.
The city shares the Plymouth Community
Senior Transportation bus service operation
with Plymouth Township. The service costs,
according to officials, about $70,000 annually
to operate.
The plans will now be forwarded to
Wayne County, which administers the feder-
al program, for approval.
The programwas designed to help low to
moderate income citizens, including senior
citizens and thosewho are disabled.
The program is operated by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development and locally is administered by
the Community Development Department
ofWayneCounty.
Like to roller skate? Want to help senior
citizens, youth, low-income families, and
peoplewithdisabilities?
Plymouth Community United Way is
organizing a 2-hour Family Skate Fundraiser
beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at
Skatin Station II, 8611 Ronda Dr. in Canton
Township.
Admission is $6 and includes skate rental.
Blade/speed skate rental is $2 extra.
Proceeds benefit Plymouth Community
UnitedWay.
"It's a good way to get kids and their fami-
lies involved with helping others while hav-
ing fun," said Marie Morrow, Plymouth
CommunityUnitedWay president.
Serving Plymouth and Canton residents
since 1944, Plymouth Community United
Way is an umbrella organization that
addresses human service needs by partner-
ing with nonprofit agencies and individuals.
Programs range from senior bus transporta-
tion to housing for the developmentally dis-
abled, counseling and shelter for domestic
violence victims and their children, youth
life skills training, math and reading summer
school for elementary students, and emer-
gency food, rent and utility assistance in
addition to organizing drives for local food
pantries and hats and gloves for the home-
less.
Learn more at www.plymouthunitedway.
org.
For questions, call (734) 453-6879, ext. 7.
Of the remaining 132 acres Plymouth
Township apparently did legitimately pur-
chase from the county, 77 are considered in a
flood plain or are wetlands. Therefore, the
township paid about $4,590 per acre for the
property or about $11,018.18 for each acre of
usable land.
Township resident Richard Sharland,
whose family has owned property in the area
of the disputed land since 1854, notified the
City of Detroit about the discrepancies in
record keeping last year.
Beckett was assigned by Detroit City
Council members to pursue an investigation
into the matter and said during one meeting
of the Detroit Budget, Audit and Finance
Committee, “The way the transaction was
handledwas not consistent with state law.”
The Wayne County treasurer's office
defended the sale with a written statement,
“…all actions taken by the Wayne County
Treasurer in the foreclosure process were
consistent with the information provided by
the communities. Consequently, this matter
should be resolved between the municipali-
ties, Detroit andPlymouthTownship.”
State law allows options for the true
owner of the land in such situations, one of
which is the reclaiming of the land and/or
financial damages up to double the price of
the property.
The entire parcel was on the tax rolls for
twice $8 million or a true cash value of $16
million.
To date, Detroit has not exercised that
option against the township.
Despite a 9-percent increase in the cost of
water from the Detroit Water and Sewerage
Department, the staff of Canton Township
Municipal Services andFinance andBudget
Departments are recommending no overall
increase in the average residential cus-
tomer's water and sewer rates for 2013. If
the board of trustees concurs with staff rec-
ommendations at the March 19 Water and
Sewer Rate Study Session, the 2013 cost to
an average residential customerwill stay the
same as it was in 2012.
In previous years increases were neces-
sary in order to keep the rates in line with
pricing that recovers the costs of building,
operating and maintaining clean and safe
water, according to a news release from the
township.
Canton was able to control the 2013 inter-
nal costs through 13 unpaid furlough days in
2012 and another 10 unpaid furlough days in
2013. Additional savings in the form of
employee health care costs will help keep
the rate increase in check, the release stat-
ed.
In addition, the hot summer last year
resulted in higher water usage than forecast
when the rates were calculated in February
which helped reduce the required rate
increase in 2013.
For more information, call the Division of
PublicWorks at (734)397-1011.
More than 50 young actors, ages 5-18, will
appear in the Spotlight on Youth production
of The Sound ofMusic.
The musical will be presented only five
times, at 7 p.m. March 14, 15 and 16 and at 2
p.m. March 16 and 17 at the Village Theater
at Cherry Hill in Canton, 50400 Cherry Hill
Road.
“The Sound of Music is the most beloved
of all the Rodgers and Hammerstein musi-
cals,” saiddirector BarbaraBloom. “It enter-
tains while also teaching about a time in his-
tory that we simply can't and shouldn't for-
get. This gives our youth the opportunity to
be involved in amagical showwith fabulous,
familiar songs and a timeless and true
story.”
Hannah Tardiff of Plymouth will portray
Maria; Paul Popa of Saline will play Captain
von Trapp; Kayal Muthuraman of Canton
plays Elsa, MadelineKlociz of Plymouthwill
portray the Mother Abbess and Jacob Eliett
of Dearborn Heights will play the role of
Max along with the many other local actors
in the cast.
Tickets are $15 and available at the
Village Theater Box Office at (734) 394-5300
or (734) 394-5460 or online at www.canton-
mi.org/villagetheater or www.spotlightplay-
ersmilorg or inperson at the door.
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