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CANTON
CANTON

Residents oppose township sidewalk program

Julie Brown affected sidewalk panels by ” #1 and #2, Kimberly Meadows,
Special Writer township workers using red Meadow Villages of Canton #1
dots for municipal responsibili- Many homeowners are and #2, North Woods Place and
Homeowners in Canton ty and green for homeowners, barely hanging on. Pinewood #1 and #2.
Township are calling the “was a total joke.” Smith said residents should
upcoming sidewalk Trustee Tania Ganguly asked This project needs to be suspended. direct their calls regarding side-
repair/maintenance program about the availability of the five- walk issues lto the township
set to begin April 1 a cruel joke. year payment option which engineering department at (734)
Despite complaints from 10 charges residents 6 percent 394-5150.
or 11 residents during a March interest. Ganguly asked if inter- Questions were asked about walks, where roots can cause “We are more than happy to
9 public hearing which took est could be waived, with quality of materials used to damage. Officials noted housing come out and revisit the proper-
place using Zoom, members of Treasurer Dian Slavens reply- replace sidewalk panels. developers installed the trees ties,” he said.
the board of trustees approved ing that bank loans are avail- Director of Municipal Services as part of initial construction. In other business March 9,
the project. able to residents. Jade Smith noted liability con- The Zone 5 area is near following a closed session, a
“Many homeowners are Two separate households cerns following a 1997 Michigan Cherry Hill and Canton Center tentative pact was ratified with
barely hanging on. This project inquired March 9 at the meet- Supreme Court Case that didn't roads, and some of that work Local 2289 of the International
needs to be suspended,” wrote ing about their corner lots favor Canton Township. was delayed last year due to Association of Fire Fighters.
one in comments read aloud which necessitates their Residents also inquired water main work done. The fire fighters had been
that evening by township Clerk expense for the replacement of March 9 about the Americans The subdivisions targeted working without a pact, and are
Michael Siegrist. some 17 sidewalk panels. With Disabilities Act factor, ask- for sidewalk repair in Zone 6 now covered by a collective bar-
Others who spoke or wrote, Homeowners have 60 days after ing why a federal law provision this year are located south of gaining agreement from Jan. 1,
noted the impact of COVID-19 the public hearing to either is put on homeowners and not Cherry Hill Road, west of 2020, through Dec. 31, 2023.
leading to job layoffs and finan- have repairs done or the town- on the township. Canton Center Road, east of “We have a really great con-
cial hardship. The Huntington ship will proceed with the work One woman asked if finan- Beck Road and north of tract,” said Kerreen Conley,
Place No. 2 subdivision writer and bill the resident for the cial assistance could be offered Michigan Avenue in Hidden township human resources
added that the marking of cost. for maintaining trees near side- River Estates, Huntington Place manager.

Summit to be site of 2 spring Indoor Farmers’ Markets

The Canton Farmers Market will pasta and sauce; Kapolnek Farms LLC -
return with special Off-Season Markets in featuring USDA Certified Beef; One ”
March and April at the Summit on the Tough Cookie - featuring designed sugar Now more than ever we are glad
Park community recreation center, with cookies; Sign Woodworks - featuring
COVID-19 safety protocols in place. The unique signs and crafts; Vera's Kuntry that we're able to help support our
markets will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 Bakery - featuring pies, cookies, candy local farmers and crafters
p.m. on Sunday, March 21, and April 18, in and more and Olde Crow Primitives - fea-
the Banquet Center at the Summit on the turing seasonal crafts, signs, and candles. who provide access to
Park, located on 46000 Summit Parkway. “We're always excited to bring back our healthy food sources and unique items.
A variety of local food growers and pro- off-season markets to the Summit on the
ducers have signed on to participate in Park,” said Canton Farmers Market
these Off-Season Farmers Markets, includ- Supervisor Jennifer Franz. “Now more
ing: Pick Michigan - featuring produce, than ever we are glad that we're able to transactions will also be accepted. Tokens from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, May 9, and
eggs, and tortillas; Kapnick Orchards - fea- help support our local farmers and may be purchased at the Canton Leisure will be open every Sunday through Oct. 11
turing apples, apple cider, and baked crafters who provide access to healthy Services table. Market-goers are encour- in Preservation Park, located at 500 N.
goods; Simply Gourmet Fresh - featuring food sources and unique items.” aged to enter through the banquet doors. Ridge Road, Canton.
salsa, chips, and gourmet butter; The All market-goers, vendors, and staff will All of these indoor Off-Season Farmers For additional Canton Farmers Market
Cheese People of Grand Rapids - featur- be required to properly wear face masks, Markets will pick up where the outdoor information, visit www.canton-mi.org/496,
ing cheese; Boblin Honey- featuring covering both mouth and nose, as well as regular season of the Canton Farmers contact the Farmers Market Coordinator
honey; Spicegrrrl LLC - featuring spices; abide by social distancing requirements. Market left off. The new season of the out- at cantonfarmersmarket@canton-mi.org
The Pasta Shop Plymouth - featuring Bridge Card and Double Up Food Bucks door Canton Farmers Market will re-open or call (734) 394-5375.

School trustee resigns post

Leonardo Savage has resigned his said.
position with the Plymouth-Canton The school district has 30 days to
Schools Board of Education due to "con- appoint a trustee to serve until the next
tinuing health challenges." school board election in November of
The resignation was announced by 2022. Information regarding the applica-
board president Patti McCoin during tion process and timeline is available on
the March 9 meeting of the board mem- the district website.
bers. Savage attended only two of the 20
"We thank him for his service to the meetings of the board since he was
school community and send our best elected Aug. 11, leaving only six voting
wishes to Mr. Savage and his family," she members on the board.

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, April 8, 2021 for the following:
TREE REMOVAL AND PRUNING PROGRAM
Bids may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. 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
Publish 3/18/2021 CN2198 - 031821 2.5 x 2.044

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
April 8, 2021
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, April 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM. To
mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton Township
residents; the Canton Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct its meeting by video teleconference in accordance with
Michigan law. Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87625877787
Or iPhone one-tap: 1-312-626-6799 (87625877787#) or 1-301-715-8592 (87625877787#)
Or Telephone: 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 876 2587 7787
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdUnSinoR
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:
March 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Agenda
General Calendar:
1. Applicant, Lora Martinson, representative of Springfield Sign, for property located at 45275 Ford Road, located on the
south side of Ford Road and east of Canton Center Road, Zoning C-2, Community Commercial in the Central Business
District Overlay. Appealing Article 6A, Section 6A.15 (Menu Order and Similar Drive-Through Assistance Signs) of
the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance is to allow a menu order/similar drive-through assistance sign to exceed
the maximum area of 24 sq. ft. as illustrated on the submitted plans. Parcel ID 058-99-0003-720 (part of) (Building).
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 CN2197 - 031821 2.5 x 5.845