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It will be an evening of all things
Asian next month when the
Chinese Cultural Festival takes
place at the Village Theater at
CherryHill from7-9 p.m. March 30.
Using traditional Chinese
instruments like the guzheng,
which was made popular in
Confucius' time more than 2000
years ago, several award-winning
players will perform exquisite
music. The Peking Opera, which is
a well-loved style of Chinese opera
made popular during the Qing
Dynasty, will be featured with col-
orful instrumentals, singing, and
costumes.
This audio-visual spectacle is
widely regarded as one of the cul-
tural treasures of China. Full of
Chinese cultural facts, the opera
will give the audience a taste of
Chinese culture, as well as grand
stories, ornate makeup, exquisite
costumes, graceful gestures, and
martial arts, a spokesman from the
Chinese Festival Committee of the
Canton
Multicultural
Subcommittee said. The event is
being produced in cooperation
with Chinese Association of
GreaterDetroit.
Many metro Detroit-based
Chinese dancing troupes will per-
form Chinese dances with themes
ranging from the time of Confucius
to Mulan to the present, and with
origins from Mongolia in to the
“River South” area in Southern
China. Professional Chinese
singers and local choirs will also
perform some very popular
Chinese songs.
An ancient concept from China,
Tai Chi is a Chinese term for the
“supremeultimate” state.
All tickets are $5 and include
cultural displays, a reception and
the program which is suitable for
the entire family.
Southern China. Professional
Chinese singers and local choirs
will
This program is supported in
part by a grant from Community
Financial Credit Union. To pur-
chase reserved seat tickets, visit
www.cantonvillagetheater.org or
phone (734)394-5460. Tickets can
also be purchased one hour before
the event at The Village Theater
box office.
The Village Theater at Cherry
Hill is located at
50400 Cherry
Hill Road.
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March 21, 2013
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY,
MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Planning Enabling Act 33 of 2008, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Subdivision Control Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township
of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 8, 2013 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
SHELDON ESTATES TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY PLAT - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
PARCEL NO. 085 99 0005 701 AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.07. Property is located north of Palmer Road and east of Sheldon
Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, April, 4, 2013 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-March 12, 2013
6:15 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION – UPDATE ON FIRE NEGOTIATIONS
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to move
from open session to closed session at 6:21 p.m. to discuss update on fire negotiations. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll
Call
Members Present: Anthony, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director
Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams
to move from closed session to open session at 6:55 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. A regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, March 12, 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, LaJoy,
McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull,
Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb, Kristen Thomas
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to
approve the agenda as amended adding G-11 Consider Approval of Resolution Appointing Successor Trustee for the Charter Township
of Canton’s Retirement Plan. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of February 26, 2013. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item
Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, inquired what the progress is on the Dog Ordinance amendment and the lead clean up at
the gun range. Mr. Miller also had a question regarding the square footage on his home.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Yack to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: Item 1.
CONSIDER INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR CBS BORING AND MACHINE COMPANY.
(SUPERVISOR)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to open the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. to hear comment on the reso-
lution to approve the application of CBS Boring and Machine Company for a PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate. Motion carried by all members present. There were no public comments either in opposition or in favor of this
exemption certificate for CBS Boring and Machine Company. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to close the public hear-
ing at 7:10 p.m. to hear comment on the application of CBS Boring and Machine Company for a PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt the
resolution to approve the application of CBS Boring and Machine Company for a PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. APPROVE ANNUAL SUPPORT
SERVICES – KRONOS SOFTWARE. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve to increase the Blanket
Purchase Order for Kronos to $14,370 and to approve the payment for annual software support services for the Kronos Timekeeping
Software for the upcoming year of May 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. AUTHORIZE A
WAIVER TO THE PARK ORDINANCE FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLAT LIBERTY FEST. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to waive the Park Ordinance: Section 50-51 for the sale and consumption of alcohol at
Liberty Fest by Canton Rotary. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO RECENCY OF CANTON PLANNED DEVELOPMENTAGREEMENTAND REVISED SITE PLAN FOR
CIENASKILLED NURSING FACILITY PARKINGEXPANSION. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt
the resolution for the first amendment to the Planned Development Agreement and Revised Site Plan for Regency of Canton. Motion
carried by all members present.
Item 2. CONSIDERAWARD OF BID FOR THE SPRING 2013 SPRINGTREE PLANTING PRO-
GRAM. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the award of bid for street tree planting and watering for
the Spring 2013 Tree Planting Program to Nature’s Garden Center for a total purchase order of $21,000.00. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution for street tree maintenance and planting on County
roads. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 3. CONSIDER THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL GIS SOFTWARE MAINTE-
NANCE FEES TO ESRI ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.). (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Sneideman to authorize the payment to ESRI for Maintenance and Support from March 2013 to March 2014, for a total cost
not-to-exceed of $26,000. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. CONSIDERAPPROVALOF STORMWATER RUN-OFF
POLLUTION PREVENTION MAINTENANCE FEE. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the
stormwater run-off pollution prevention maintenance fee at $150 per hour effective March 13, 2013. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item 5. CONSIDERACCEPTANCE OFTHE JUSTICEASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) #2012-DJ-BS0730. (PSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve acceptance of the Justice Assistance Grant #2012-DJ-BX-0730 in the amount of $8,872.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 6. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF FOUR ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE LICENSES
FOR E-MEDIC REPORTING PROGRAM. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of four addi-
tional software licenses for e-Medic EMS reporting software from AccuMed Group, 315 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the
amount of $6,000, utilizing funds budgeted in Fire Account #206-336-50.730. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 7. CON-
SIDER REQUEST TO CREATE AND FILL BUSINESS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION. (CLS)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the request to create and fill the Business Operations Coordinator position at a salary grade
6. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 8. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PHEASANT RUN GRILL
OPERATION. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the blanket purchase orders to purchase food & beverage
items for resale at Pheasant Run Grill. Motion carried by all members present.
Item. 9. AWARD BID OF MAINTENANCE EQUIP-
MENT FOR PHEASANT RUN GOLF CLUB. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize the 4 year lease of
maintenance equipment for Pheasant Run Golf Club through Spartan Distributors, 487 W. Division Street, PO Box 246, Sparta, MI
49345 for a total amount of $154,486.08 ($38,621.52 annually for 4 years). Motion carried by all members present.
Item 10.
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT FUND. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Anthony to approve the following budget amendment to the Post Employment Benefit Fund:
Increase Revenue:
Interdepartmental Services $1,790,000,
Increase Expenditures:
Fringe Benefits Medical $1,790,000. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE CANTON
TOWNSHIP RETIREMENT PLAN. (HR)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve the proposed Resolution
Appointing Successor Trustee for the Canton Township Retirement Plan. Motion carried by all members present.
OTHER:
The next
Board study meeting is Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Williams, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried by all
members present. – 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. Publish: March 21, 2013
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Federal grant may fund school technology
Computers in the Van Buren
Public School District will be get-
ting some internet upgrades and
board members hope to see the
expense paid by a federal pro-
gram.
Members of the board of educa-
tion approved $141,123 in funding
for the purchase of servers, switch-
es, cables and wiring necessary to
upgrade the computers and the
electronics necessary to operate
the devices.
According to Director of
Finance Karen Moffitt, the district
may qualify for E-Rate funding, a
program from the federal govern-
ment that offers discounts to
schools and libraries for the pur-
chase and improvement of
telecommunication and internet
services. Moffitt told the board
members that if the district quali-
fies for the federal program, they
could save about 82 percent of the
expense. The board included lan-
guage in themotion for approval of
the expense that requires such a
reimbursement.
Approval is based, in part, on
the number of students at each
building who qualify under federal
guidelines for free school lunches.
The only school that will not quali-
fy under the program is Savage
Elementary. Any upgrades or
improvements there will have to
be paidby the school district.
Superintendent of Schools
Michael Van Tassel told the board
members that the district is work-
ing on both a one-year and a three-
year plan to upgrade internet and
computer components in several
buildings.
Malfunctioning ‘snow call’
software abandoned by district
Chinese festival planned in Canton
City, township sign contract
The automated calling system
used by Northville District
Schools was installed in an effort
to notify parents of school clos-
ings, but problems have con-
vinced administrators to abandon
the device.
Northville Public Schools
Superintendent Mary Kay
Gallagher said in a recent email
that the district will no longer be
using theEdu-Link telephone sys-
tem for earlymorning phone calls
to notify parents of school clos-
ings due to inclement weather.
“Please accept my sincere
apology for the disruption that
many families experienced today,
ranging from repeated messages,
repeated blank messages, gaps
between repeated calls and/or no
call at all - all at a timewhenmost
people prefer to be sound
asleep,” Gallagher said in her
message toparents.
The Edu-Link system is
designed to contact district
households in a 15-30minutewin-
dow, starting at 5:30 a.m. for the
high school and Cooke School
and starting at 6:15 a.m. for all
other schools, Gallagher said.
Gallagher sent out an email
last week explaining that Edu-
Link representatives had assured
her that the software issues
which had been causing prob-
lems had been corrected. When
the district attempted to use the
system for notification of a snow
day during a recent storm, even
more problems were experi-
enced.
Gallagher said that the district
will continue to notify parents of
snow days using email, the dis-
trict website, and TV, radio and
othermedia.
“We will also continue to uti-
lize the Edu-Link system for
school-based calls during the reg-
ular school day as appropriate to
communicate messages that may
be of importance to families who
may not monitor e-mail commu-
nications as closely,” Gallagher
said.
Rollover accident takes life
A 41-year-old woman was killed
in an early morning one-car acci-
dent Sunday inCantonTownship.
According to police reports of the
incident, Canton Fire Department
personnel responded to a reported
serious injury accident at I-275 and
Michigan Avenue. Upon arrival,
firefighter/paramedics found a pas-
senger vehicle rolled over, sub-
merged upside down in a creek.
Cold-water rescue-trained firefight-
er/paramedics entered the water in
special wet suits and forced entry
into the vehicle, according to fire
department reports of the incident.
They discovered the woman, the
lone occupant of the vehicle, unre-
sponsive. The victim was extricated
from
the
vehicle
and
firefighter/paramedics began per-
forming advanced life support pro-
cedures, fire reports stated.
The patient was transported by
the fire department to St. Joseph
MercyHospital inAnnArbor.
Michigan State Police conducted
the accident investigation and
reported the 41-year old female
occupant didnot survive the crash.
No further information regard-
ing the incident was available at
press time.
In another vehicle crash, Canton
police and fire unites responded to
an accident reported at the corner
of Warren and Sheldon roads at
about 10:30 a.m. Monday.
According to officials reports of
that incident, the preliminary inves-
tigations indicate a car being driven
northbound on Sheldon Road
struck a Children's Hour shuttle bus
traveling eastbound on Warren
Road. The bus was occupied by a
50-year-oldmale driverwhowas the
only one in the vehicle. There were
no children on board, the report
stated.
Fire Department paramedics
treated both of the drivers and
transported them to St. Joseph
MercyHospital inAnnArbor.
The police department accident
investigation teamwas called to the
scene and the investigation is ongo-
ing, the reports stated. Alcohol
and/or drugs do not appear to be a
factor in this accident, according to
the official report.
Van Buren Township will con-
tinue to provide emergency dis-
patch and police lock-up services
for theCity of Belleville.
Members of the Belleville City
Council approved the renewal of
the current contract for one year at
a regular meeting earlier this
month. The agreement is the same
one that has been in effect and this
was an extension of those terms.
Belleville will pay $122,900 for
dispatch services and $22,700 for
lock-up services. The amounts are
to be paid by the city to the town-
ship in four quarterly installments.
The contract also has a provi-
sion allowing the township to
charge the city for additional costs
which may be incurred while pro-
viding the lock-up and dispatch
services. The township is required
to document and provide an
accounting for any such extra
charges as has been the precedent
in the past.