The verdict is in at the 29th District
Court inWayne and the public has found
in favor of the court.
For the fourth consecutive year, the
Wayne court received positive responses
from the public regarding experiences
with the facility. Using a survey that was
administered in courts statewide in 2016,
employees at the 29th District Court
asked visitors at the facility about the
accessibility, timeliness and fairness of
the court and if they felt they were treat-
ed with courtesy and respect by judges
and court staffmembers.
“Our court serves the people, so their
views are critically important in helping
us make decision on how to improve
court operations,” said Chief Judge
Laura Mack. “I am very proud of the
hard work put in by our team at the 29th
District Court, and we are committed to
being even more efficient and focused
on improving service to the public in the
future.”
The survey indicated that 91 percent
of court users felt they were treated with
courtesy and respect by the court staff;
92 percent of court users said the way
the judge or magistrate handled their
case was fair and 91 percent of court
users were able to complete their court
activities in a reasonable amount of
time.
“We use the data from this survey to
make management decisions that help
better serve the public,” said Court
Administrator Linda Gable. “Our goal is
for every person who comes through the
courthouse doors to bee satisfied and
treated fairly. We take pride in our excel-
lent customer service, especially in
these days of lean budgets and reduced
staffing.”
Development with input from judges
and court administrators statewide and
tabulated by the State Court
Administrative Office to ensure accura-
cy, the survey enables courts to identify
strengths, provide positive feedback to
employees and target areas for improve-
ment. The survey was completed by a
range of court users, including parties to
cases, attorneys, jurors and others.
The public satisfaction survey is part
of a statewide initiative of the Michigan
Supreme Court and State Court
Administrative Office to measure and
report on court performance. Nearly
100,000 surveys were completed from
2013 through 2016 in courts throughout
the state.
The complete survey results are avail-
able on the 29th District court Facebook
page.
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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 30, 2017 for the following:
HERITAGE PARK ADA PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTS
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 bids. 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
Publish 3/16/2017
CN1472 - 031617 2.5 x 2.054
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 30, 2017 for the following:
TOWING SERVICES
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 bids. 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
Publish 3/16/2017
CN1471 - 031617 2.5 x 2.054
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 for the following:
LEGAL SERVICES - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
Proposals 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 proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal 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
Publish 3/16/2017
CN1470 - 031617 2.5 x 2.054
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 for the following:
CANTON SPORTS CENTER BALL FIELD RESTORATION
Proposals 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 proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal 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
Publish 3/16/2017
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CITY OF WESTLAND
NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIALASSESSMENT
FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ON
CURRIER AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WESTLAND
TO THE OWNERS OF LAND OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
SPECIALASSESSMENT
CURRIER AVENUE STREET LIGHTING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the City Council of the City of Westland has tentatively determined to proceed with an assess-
ment to:
Maintain and operate the proposed street lighting system to be installed on Currier Avenue in the City of Westland and to assess
the operation and maintenance costs of these local district lights to lots and parcels on Currier Avenue in the City of Westland to
be so serviced.
It is anticipated that the operation and maintenance costs may result in annual increases in accordance with cost increases charged
by Detroit Edison. The City is working to minimize these increases by installing LED fixtures which are significantly more ener-
gy efficient.
An assessment roll of the proposed assessments for the costs of operation and maintenance requirements for the proposed street
lighting district has been prepared and is on file in the offices of both the City Assessor and the City Clerk for public examina-
tion. The proposed assessments will be available for review at the Assessor's office starting on March 6, 2017, through April 3,
2017, from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during normal work days.
These properties have previously been designated as special assessment districts, against which the cost of said operation and
maintenance expenses may be assessed.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE,
that the City Council will meet on the 3 rd day of April, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall,
36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI, 48185, during the regular City Council meeting, for the purpose of hearing any person to be
affected by the proposed assessment, and to determine whether to approve and confirm the special assessment roll. The City
Assessor will also be available at this location on that date from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to assist persons in reviewing the assess-
ment roll.
Pursuant to Public Act 64 of 1989, an owner, party in interest, or his or her agent: (1) may appear in person at the hearing to
protest the special assessment; (2) may file an appearance and protest by letter, at the hearing; or (3) may file an appearance and
protest by letter prior to the hearing, in the office of the Westland City Clerk, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan, during
regular office hours. A written appeal may be filed with the State Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the
special assessment roll, only if that assessment was protested as specified above.
Publish March 16, 2017
Richard LeBlanc
Westland City Clerk
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CITY OF WESTLAND
NOTICE OF MEETING
A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan:
Case #1634B, Public Hearing for Special Land Use Approval for The Kiddie Garden Kompany Day Care/Learning, 35571
Central City Parkway, Parcel #020-03-0001-000, SE Corner of Central City Parkway and Nankin Boulevard, Kenisha
Knotts (Ernest Thomas)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a meeting of the City of Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601
Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2013.
Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting.
Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman
Westland Planning Commission
Publish: March 16, 2017
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CITY OF WESTLAND
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES
MTG. 5 3/6/17
Presiding: President Godbout
Present: Cicirelli Bryant, Coleman, Hammons, Herzberg, Johnson, Kehrer
26: Minutes of regular meeting on 2/21/17.
- Art Van tent sale 5/2/17-5/18/17 & 7/25/17-8/16/17.
- North Bros./Ford/City of Westland 5K Run/Walk 5/13/17.
- Westland Jaycees & Veteran's Appreciation 5K Run 10/22.
- Bid for Collins House Reno Project to Polymath Dev.; amt. not to ex. $43,946.10.
- Bid for portable toilets to Parkway Svcs; $80/standard unit $130/handicap unit.
- 1 yr. ext. of Town Country & Sports Motorcycle Lease Agrmnt. with PD; amt. not to ex. $6,000.
27: Set 4/3/17 as PH date for Currier Avenue Special Assessment.
28: Appr. app. from the Law Offices of Adkison, Need, Allen & Rentrop to transfer ownership of Class C Licensed Business
w/Sunday Sales & acquisition of a SDM Liquor License to be located at 35505 Ford Rd.
29: Appr. prop. Land Division, PID #072-99-0003-705, N & S of Michigan, west of Henry Ruff w/contingencies.
30: Appr. checklist: $8, 829,862./33.
Mtg. adj. at 8:10 p.m.
James Godbout
Richard LeBlanc
Council President
City Clerk
Publish: March 16, 2017
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Concerns from owners of
existing homes in the area have
delayed consideration of a rezon-
ing request for the construction of
70 newPulte homes inWestland.
Owner Glenn Shaw Jr. has
requested a rezoning of 19.2 acres
on Joy Road near the Hellenic
Cultural Center to allow a
Planned Unit Development
(PUD). Pulte homes is planning to
construct 70 homes at the site, uti-
lizing smaller, 55-foot lots while
leaving wetlands and woods in
the areawhich abuts theHolliday
Nature Preserve untouched. The
homes would be constructed on
the property by Pulte and be in
the $200,000 to $300,000 price
range, according to Shaw. The
sale of the land to Pulte is contin-
gent on the approval of the rezon-
ing, he added.
The new development would
be called Nankin Mills Village
and would be south and east of
the Hellenic Cultural Center at
Sts. Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Church on the
south side of JoyRoad.
Neighboring property owners
cited concerns about the impact
of the development on the value
of their homes which sit on lots
ranging from one-half to three-
quarters of an acre. Concerns
about the number of homes and
the subsequent density in the
new development have been
brought to both the planning com-
mission and city council.
Residents have characterized
the lots as “extremely small” and
suggested that the 70 new homes
would present a traffic problem
on Joy Road as new residents
entered and left the subdivision.
One resident of Ravine told
the city council members that the
development would be “right
behindmy house” and said that it
would drive his home values
down. Currently, many of the
homes which back up to the pro-
posed site have an unimpeded
viewof grass and trees.
Shaw said the planned homes
are ideal for Westland and would
be appropriately priced for the
current demographics.
Members of the planning com-
mission previously investigated
the proposal and unanimously
approved the development find-
ing little or no merit in the con-
cerns voiced by neighbors and
recommended approval by the
city council. The commissioners'
opinion was seconded by city
Planning/Building Director
Bruce Thompson who told the
members of the city council that
the proposed development was
“an excellent use of the property
and much less dense than the
plans previously approved for the
site.”
“This project will preserve the
woods and wetlands on the prop-
erty, which abuts the Holliday
Nature Preserve,” Thompson
explained. He said that more
than 30 percent of the land under
consideration would be open
space and that the proposed
homes would bring 70 families to
the city.
Despite Thompson's assur-
ances, members of the council
tabled the proposed rezoning
while a traffic impact study is
conducted, in an apparent effort
to address the concerns of resi-
dents.
No date for the reconsidera-
tion of the issue has been
announced.
This project will preserve
the woods and wetlands
on the property, which abuts
the Holliday Nature Preserve.
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Our court serves the people, so their
views are critically important in helping
us make decision on how to improve court operations.
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