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The Keeping Kids Safe Project by S.I.P. Kids, a
national child safety organization
which tours the country providing free FBI quality
digital fingerprints for children, is coming to Wayne to
host the 4thAnnual free child safety fair.
"Police officials say time is crucial in the recovery of
missing children. One major problem that costs pre-
cious time is gathering current photographs, finger-
prints, and personal information to assist law enforce-
ment agencies," said National Director of S.I.P. Kids
LytishyaBorglum.
The 4th annual free child safety fair will be inside
the showroom at the Jack Demmer Ford auto dealer-
ship from 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 23 and from 9:30
a.m. until 2 p.,m. Saturday, March 24. In addition to fin-
gerprinting, invitations have been extended to local
organizations and law enforcement agencies to help
educate children and their families on how to avoid
dangerous situations.
"As parents, we have a common passion for helping
others keep their children safe and with the help of
Jack Demmer Ford, we are able to do just that," said
Borglum. Jack Demmer Ford is located at 37300
MichiganAve. inWayne.
For more information, contact Hillary Menken at
(319) 268-4111 or hillary@sipkids.com.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-March 13, 2012
6:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION
Motion by Taj, supported by Williams to move from open
session to closed session at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussion on a pending litigation. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll
Call
Members Present: Anthony, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director
Nemecek, Kristin Kolb, Jim Acho, Legal Counsel Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to move from closed session to open ses-
sion at 7:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 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, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Members Absent: Bennett Staff
Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb, Fire Chief Dunn, Deputy
Chief Kerr, Doug Shaw, Lieutenant Mutchler, Erika Hidalgo
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Demopoulos, supported by Williams to
approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Taj to approve the Board Minutes of February 21, 2012. Motion carried by all members present.
Payment of Bills
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Item 1. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by to open the Public
Hearing at 7:05 p.m. to hear comments on the necessity of sidewalk repairs pursuant to the Township Sidewalk Ordinance, Sidewalk
Repair Program Policy and as provided in Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989. Motion carried by all members present. Susan
Gorny, 47594 Ashford Dr. S., James Millender, 47707 Ashford Drive, Ron Henry, 591 Terrace Court, and George Miller, 1946 Briarfield,
had questions and concerns that were answered. Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to close the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. to
hear comments on the necessity of sidewalk repairs pursuant to the Township Sidewalk Ordinance, Sidewalk Repair Program Policy and
as provided in Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Williams to adopt the resolution requiring replacement of sidewalks in Antique Forest #1, Antique Forest #2, Cobblestone Ridge #3,
Cobblestone Ridge #4, Fairways West #1, Fairways West #2, Grand Oaks, Huntington Place #1, Huntington Place #2, Kirkway, North
Woods Place, Pinewood #1, Pinewood #2, Vintage Valley and miscellaneous locations and published in the Canton Eagle on February
23 & March 8, 2012. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. APPOINTMENT OF PEN-
SION/DEFERRED COMP PLANADMINISTRATOR. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve
the appointment of Gwyn Belcher, Human Resources Manager, as Plan Administrator for all of Canton’s Pension and Deferred
Compensation plans. I further move to approve the resolutions amending the Charter Township of Canton Retirement Plan and Deferred
Compensation Plan. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. OFFER TO PURCHASE PROP-
ERTY – VACANT PROPERTY AT HAGGERTY AND WARREN. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Williams to approve the proposed Resolution Finding No Public Purpose, and further authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the
Purchase Agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Anthony, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Nays: None Abstain: Demopoulos (Due to
prior representative of New Life Church) Motion carried 5-1.
Item 2. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF COMPREHENSIVE 800 MHZ
RADIO SYSTEM. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of the comprehensive dispatch con-
sole/E911 system package, along with radios & hardware for Public Safety, Leisure Services and Municipal Services from Motorola in
the amount of $1,931,805.45. Also to approve the first year of annual MPSCS system user fees for Public Safety, Leisure Services and
Municipal Services in the amount of $52,200. And, on behalf of the SEMI-UASI grant, allow Oakland County to purchase radios select-
ed by Public Safety and invoice Canton for $60,376.49. Financing for the radio project will be a combination of $1 million in cash, with
the balance being paid utilizing (7-year) bonds, not to exceed $1 million. I further move to approve the following 2012 & 2013 budget
amendments for Municipal Services:
Increase 2012 Budget:
Water - Capital Outlay – Machine/Equip. #592-536.970.0030 $16,000.00
Sewer - Capital Outlay – Machine/Equip. #592-537.970.0030 $24,000.00 Transfer to Fund Balance (Decrease Budget) #592-536.990
$40,000.00
Decrease 2013 Budget:
Water – Capital Outlay – Machine/Equip. #592-536.970.0030 $16,000.00 Sewer – Capital Outlay
– Machine/Equip. #592-537.970.0030 $24,000.00 Transfer to Fund Balance (Increase Budget) #592-536.990 $40,000.00 Motion car-
ried by all members present.
Item 3. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF (1) GERMAN SHEPHERD FOR K-9 UNIT. (PSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Taj to approve the purchase of (1) German Shepherd, with first year training, in the amount of $9,300 from
K9 Academy Training Facility, 3441 Filbert, Wayne, Michigan 48184; utilizing Police funds budgeted in Program Expenses Drug
Enforcement Account #207-301-50.743.0002. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OFA CON-
TRACT EXTENSION TO HARDROCK CONCRETE FOR THE 2012 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM. (MSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve a contract extension for the 2012 Sidewalk Repair Program base bid, plus Metro Act
repairs and add Emergency Repairs in the amount of $205,158.00 plus a 10% contingency amount of $20,515.80 for a total not to exceed
amount of $225,673.80 to Hardrock Concrete, Incorporated. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, support-
ed by Williams to approve an amount of $7,875.00 for Canton Township Engineering Services to provide construction inspection and to
subtract this amount from the contract with Hardrock Concrete, Inc. and authorize Finance and Budget Department to subtract any addi-
tional costs based on the per day rate of $525 for an inspector day if the contractor exceeds the number of specified inspector days in the
contract. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 5. CONSIDER THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL GIS SOFTWARE MAIN-
TENANCE FEES TO ESRI (ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.) (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Taj to authorize the payment to ESRI for Maintenance and Support from March 2012 to March 2013, for a total cost not-
to-exceed $26,000. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget for: - Planning Services; Account #101-853.930_0010 $12,800.00 Public
Works; Account #592- 536.930_0010 $6,240.00 Account #592-537.930_0010 $4,160.00 Account #661-550.930_0010 $400.00 - Public
Safety; Account #207-301.801_0050 $ 700.00 - DDA; Account #248-730.930_010 $400.00 - Leisure Services; Account #101-270-
50.801_0050 $700.00 Account # 101-265-56.810_0050 $200.00 Account # 101-750.801_0050 $400.00 Total $26,000.00 Motion car-
ried by all members present.
Item 6. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND METERING CONTROL DEVICES
FOR 2012. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to accept the quote from Etna Supplies Company and approve a purchase
order not to exceed $215,960.00 (account number 592.11_0011) and authorize the Public Works Division to purchase the necessary
meter equipment and supplies. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 7. CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO
NORTHWOOD CONTRACTING, INC. FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WELL SYSTEM, IRRIGATION BUILDING MOD-
IFICATION AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM AT INDEPENDENCE PARK. (MSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to accept the and award a contract to Northwood Contracting, Inc. for the Well System, Irrigation
Building Modification and Installation of Emergency Water System Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $130,240.00. Motion carried
by all members present.
Item 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO MARTIN CONTROL
SERVICES TO PERFORM SANITARY SEWER FLOW METERING. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to
waive the township finance policy requiring receipt of proposals for these professional services and approve a purchase order contract
for Martin Control Services in the amount not to exceed $79,975.00 (Account No. 402-302.801_0040) for the installation and mainte-
nance of eleven (11) temporary flow meters. Motion carried by all members present.
Item. 9. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF RECY-
CLE BINS. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos to waive the informal bid process and award the bid for the pur-
chase of 1,500 recycle bins to Rehrig Pacific Company, 1738 West 20th Street, Erie, PA for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,500 (Account
Number 101-521.742). Motion carried by all members present.
Item 10. CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR THE SPRING 2012
TREE PLANTING PROGRAM. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to the award of bid for tree planting and watering
for the Spring 2012 Tree Planting Program to Nature’s Garden Center, LLC for a total purchase order of $42,000.00 (account 101-
285.801_0050). Motion carried by all members present.
Item 11.APPROVE PURCHASE OF PLANT PROTECTANT AND FER-
TILIZER. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of Cleary’s 26/36 to VET Corp, Inc., 47 East
All Saints Street, Frederick, MD 21701-5633. Funds to be taken from: Pheasant Run Golf Club Maintenance and Repair of Grounds
Account Number: 584-756-57.930_0070 in the amount of $ 7,560 I further move to approve the purchase of Anderson’s Fertilizer with
millennium ultra 15-0-08, 20-0-20 Polyvex SGN-150 fertilizer, and Bannermaxx to Turfgrass, Inc, 46495 Humbolt Dr., Novi, MI 48377
in the amount of $56,385.10. Funds to be taken from: Pheasant Run Golf Club Maintenance and Repair of Grounds 584-756-
57.930_0070 in the amount of $35,711.00 Parks Maintenance 101-270-90.930_0070 in the amount of $20,674.10. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item 12. APPROVE EXTENSION OF 2011 LAWN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR 2012 AND 2013.
(CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos to approve the extension of the 2011 mowing and bed maintenance contract
for the 2012 and 2013 seasons to B & B Landscaping, 5392 Pleasant Hill Dr., Fenton, MI 48430 in the amount of $21,975. Funds are to
be paid out of the following accounts: Parks #101-270-90.801_0050 $4,260 Cemeteries #101-276-50.801_0050 $5,535 Finance and
Budget (Historical Areas) #101-803-930-0020 $1,890 Public Safety (Fire #1, #2, & #3) #206-336-50.930-0020 $3,840 Public Safety
(Police) #207-301-50.930-0020 $2,065 Municipal Services (Public Works) #592-536.930_0070 $1,751 Municipal Services (Public
Works) #592-537.930_0070 $ 1,194 Municipal Services (Fleet Maintenance) #661-550.930_0070 $ 1,440
Total $21,975
Motion car-
ried by all members present.
Item 13. APPROVAL OF TARTAN TURF MAT SYSTEM FOR DRIVING RANGE AT PHEASANT
RUN. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin supported by Williams to authorize the purchase of 13 new range mats for Pheasant Run Golf Club
from Tartan Turf Industries, Inc. located at One Trans-Border Drive, Champlain, NY, 12919 in the amount of $5,850 to be taken from
account number 584-756-76.740. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 14. LEASE RENEWAL FOR HUMAN SERVICES
CENTER. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to approve renewal of the Lease with Growth Works for the operation of
the Human Services Center for a three year term, beginning March 1, 2012, and ending February 28, 2015. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
Item 15. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CARRYOVER OF THE FY2011 OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS
FOR FY2012. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos to approve the following 2012 budget amendment increases
for purchase order commitments carried over from 2011: General Fund (101) increase of $237,423, Fire Fund (206) increase of $1,925,
Police Fund (207) increase of $3,512, Community Improvement Fund (246) increase of $145, 282, Capital Projects-Water & Sewer (402)
increase of $361,965, Capital Projects-Roads (403) increase of $487,712, and Water & Sewer Fund (592) increase of $97,806. Motion
carried by all members present.
OTHER:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz stated the Pheasant Run Golf Course and Driving Range will
open Friday, March 16, 2012. Trustee Williams stated residents have inquired due to the mild winter, will there be a reimbursement from
Wayne County for salt and plowing for the additional roads. Director Faas stated he had a meeting with Wayne County and this years
cost to estimate next years expenses. Trustee Demopoulos stated on windy days the items placed in recycle bins get blown through
neighborhoods. Do these bins come with covers? Director Faas stated that is one option or to go with a different style bin or a cart.
These items are currently under discussion with the contractor. Director Faas stated any container with a lid is acceptable as long as it
has two sturdy handles and marked “recyclables”. Supervisor LaJoy stated the next Board meeting is Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:00
p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by
Demopoulos, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:40 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 22, 2012
EC032212-0538 2.5 x 13.144
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOXIOUS WEED NOTICE TO THE
PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE
CITY OF ROMULUS
In accordance with P.A. 359 of 1941, as amended and Chapter 19, Article 3, of the Romulus Code of Ordinances
it shall be the duty of all owners of lands on which noxious weeds are found growing, to destroy the same before
they reach a seed bearing stage and to prevent such weeds from becoming a detriment to public health.
If any such owner, agent or occupant of such land shall refuse to destroy such noxious weeds or cause them to be
destroyed, it shall be the duty of the Noxious Weed Commissioner to enter upon such land and destroy such nox-
ious weeds.
Nothing in this notice shall apply to weeds in fields devoted to growing any small grain crop such as wheat, oats,
barley or rye.
All weeds not cut by May 1, 2012 will be cut by the City and the owner of the property will be charged with the
cost. Subsequent violations will result in additional cuttings and will be done as often as necessary when vegeta-
tion reaches eight (8) inches in height and/or seed bearing stage.
Any expense incurred in such destruction shall be paid by the owner or owners of such land, and the city shall
have a lien against such land for such expense. Any owner who shall refuse to destroy such noxious weeds shall
also be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 per cutting in the discretion of the court.
All refuse and debris on the given owners property will be removed by the City at the owners' expense.
Publish: March 8 and March 22, 2012
CITY OF WAYNE
PUBLIC NOTICE
2012 GENERAL NOTICE REGARDINGWEED CONTROL
No person who is the owner, occupant or lessee of real property in the City of Wayne,
shall allow grass, weeds, vines or other vegetation to grow to an average height of greater
than six inches on his or her property.
Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of Chapter 1459 of the Codified
Ordinance of Wayne shall be liable to the imposition of penalties and expenses incurred
by the City in declaring the property a nuisance and abating all nuisance conditions creat-
ed by the overgrowth.
Fees for mowing, established by the City Council, are as follows:
Frontage up to 40' ..........................................$200
Frontage from 41' - 80' ..................................$250
Frontage from 81' - 120..................................$300
Frontage from 121' - acre...............................$325
Per acre and any portion thereto.....................$350
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ordinance Officer,
Howard Aldrich at (734) 728-9100.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish: March 22, 2012
City of Wayne
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS AGENDA
APRIL 12, 2012
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM.
The
meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI
48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Randy Blaylock, Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Steven Johnson, Vicki Welty
Alternate:
Dawn Zuber
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: December 8, 2011 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Life Covenant Church, applicant; Christopher Williams; Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C., 39395 W. 12 Mile,
Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331, project representative, for property located at 7001 N. Haggerty Rd. West side of N. Haggerty
Road between Warren and Joy Roads. Appealing Zoning Ordinance Article 4.01 B 1,3, 5 Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements
and Zoning Ordinance Article 6.02 U 3 & 4 Religious Institutions. (Planning) Parcels 71-046-99-003-715 and 71-046-99-0003-714.
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 5:00 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.
Publish March 22, 2012
EC032212-0537 2.5 x 3.635
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: March 22, 2012
EC032212-0536 2.5 x 1.557
The Wayne County Phoenix
property on the corner of FiveMile
and Sheldon roads, once a danger-
ous attractive nuisance, is now an
upscale development.
The board has fostered partner-
ships with other communities to
keep costs low, as well. Shared
services agreements for the Parks
and Recreation Department, the
senior services department, the
shared dispatch and lock up are
just some of those.
Now, with the planning well
under way for the SevenMileRoad
property and the former Robert
Scott Correctional facility at Five
Mile and Beck roads for sale, Abbo
said it's time to pass the torch.
“I'm proud of what we've been
able to accomplish,” he said. “It's
been a collective effort. I deeply
appreciate all the support I've got-
ten from residents, friends, staff all
of my colleagues on the board.
Everything we've done has been a
collective effort-and I want to
thank all the people that supported
that effort. And for all the critics: I
want to thank you for paying atten-
tion.
“It's been a great 20 years. It's
been my honor, my privilege to
serve and I'm sure in the months
and years that come afterward, I
will come tomiss this a lot.”
Trustee Chris Roosen and
Robert Nix, the chair of the plan-
ning commission, are both seeking
election as township supervisor.
Child identification program planned
Patches
& Patterns
A Celebration of Quilts will
continue at the Belleville
Area Museum through
March 31, with special
demonstrations occurring
every Saturday. More than
100 quilts are on display
along with antique model
sewing
machines.
According to museum
Director Katie Dalos, there
are helpful quilters on hand
to help guide visitors
through the exhibit. She
added that everyone who
attends can vote for their
favorite quilt to win the 2012
Viewer's Choice honor.
Upcoming events at the
exhibit include Redwork with Cherie Sirois on March 24 and Handwork on Aunt Jane Blocks with Sherry
Jones March 31. The quilts will be on display during regular museum hours, 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays and
noon until 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. The museum is located at 405 Main St. in downtown Belleville.
Admission for the quilt exhibit is $2. For further information, contact the Belleville Area Museum, (734)
697-1944.
Mondaymorning.
Ruark said that he would be con-
sidering the legal options in regard
to the matter and that the situation
was a concern to him. He said
Sanders was selectively prosecuted
by the city and that a decision on
further action is still being consid-
ered.
“It concerns me because here
you have a sitting councilman vio-
lating the charter with no action
while my client was prosecuted in
an effort to silence him. I know, this
is how the political game is played,
but it is a high stakes game and
maybe the city will realize that if a
civil rights suit for several million
dollars is filed against them.”
er to understand what their rights
and responsibilities are under the
new Shopping Reform and
Modernization Act,” Geiss said.
“When Republicans passed this
bill, they attached a $100,000
appropriation for education about
the act, but both shoppers and
retailers are still confused by it.
Shoppers need to pay close atten-
tion to receipts to make sure there
aren't pricing errors, and if they
are, they need to know they have
the right to take action.”