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Canton Leisure Services Health &

Wellness Program has been selected as one

of three finalists for the 2013 Extraordinary

Organization Award by the Governor's

Council on Physical Fitness, Health and

Sports. This special award honors organiza-

tions that provide opportunities for physical

activity within their communities, a

spokesperson said.

This honor is presented during the

Governor's Fitness Awards, an annual event

hosted by the Michigan Fitness Foundation,

which encourages communities and indi-

viduals to further develop their education

with the knowledge and skills to enjoy a

healthy, vigorous, and safe lifestyle with

increasedphysical activity.

Governor's Fitness Award finalists will be

recognized on April 25, during the Michigan

Legislative Session at the State Capitol in

Lansing, as well as during a special recep-

tion at the Capitol. In addition, a special

celebration will also take place on the same

day at Ford Field in Detroit, where Canton

Leisure Services and other finalists will be

honored for inspiring Michigan residents to

live ahealthy lifestyle.

Overall winners will be announced the

evening of the gala event.

“We really couldn't be more proud of the

recognition our Health &Wellness Program

has received from theGovernor's Council on

Physical Fitness, Health and Sports,” said

Canton Leisure Services Director Debbie

Bilbrey-Honsowetz, CPRP.

“All of our Leisure Services staff play an

integral role in helping us achieve our mis-

sion of creating great experiences and this

honor is just another example of this vision

in action.”

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March 28, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON - NOTICE OF THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION

FOR THE MAY 7, 2013 SPECIAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that

APRIL 8, 2013

, is the last day registrations can be accepted in order to be eligible to vote in the above stat-

ed election to be held on Tuesday, MAY 7, 2013. Registrations will be accepted at the Canton Township Clerk's Office, 1150 South

Canton Center Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration can also be made at any

Secretary of State Branch Office or State Designated Agency. Persons with special needs who are unable to register in the above men-

tioned manner are urged to contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120. Mail-in registrations postmarked by April 8, 2013, will also be

accepted.

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Charter Township of Canton, notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held in

the Charter Township of Canton on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the following

Proposal:

Proposal

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Bonding Proposal

Shall Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One

Hundred Fourteen Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($114,400,000) and issue in one or more series its general obligation unlim-

ited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of:

Partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, equipping and re-equipping school facilities; erecting, furnishing and equipping a

new middle school; erecting, furnishing, and equipping additions to and partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing; equipping

and re-equipping East, West, Discovery and Pioneer Middle Schools; acquiring, installing and equipping educational technology for

new and existing school facilities; purchasing school buses; constructing, equipping, developing and improving athletic facilities, play

fields and playgrounds; and developing and improving sites?

_____Yes _____No

Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Canton Township Clerks Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton MI, 48188,

734/394-5120.

STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BYACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964

Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act

I, Raymond J. Wojtowicz, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of March 19, 2013 the total of all voted

increases in excess of the tax rate limitation established by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amend-

ed, and the years such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows

WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne County, Michigan

Taxing Authorities Date of Election

Voted Increases

Year Increase Effective

County of Wayne

November 3, 2009

1 mill

2019

Wayne County Jail

August 7, 2012

1 mill

2021

Wayne County Parks November 2, 2010

0.25 mills

2015

Wayne County

November 6, 2008

1.25 mills

2020

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Plymouth-Canton

September, 2004

18 mills

2014 (non-homestead only)

Community Schools

Terry G. Bennett

Canton Township Clerk

Publish: March 28, 2013

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS AGENDA - REVISED

APRIL 11, 2013

Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 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:

Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Julia Perkins, Vicki Welty, Dawn Zuber

Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes: February 14, 2013 Minutes

General Calendar:

1. John Lateulere, Redwood Acquisition L.L.C., 23775 Commerce Park Drive #7, Beachwood, OH 44122, applicant and project repre-

sentative for property located on the West side of Haggerty between Wild Turkey and Singh Roads. Appealing Zoning Ordinances

6.03A1Site Development Standards for Residential Uses - Building Length, 6.03A2 Site Development Standards for Residential Uses -

Building Spacing, 6.03A4 Site Development Standards for Residential Uses - Access and Circulation and 26.02 Requirements for

Agricultural and Residential Districts - Setbacks. Parcel 71-101-99-0005-000, 71-101-99-0006-000 (Planning)

Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:30 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 28, 2013

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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-March 19, 2013

6:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY OPINION

Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to move

from open session to closed session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss attorney opinion. Motion carried by all members present.

Roll Call

Members

Present: Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Anthony, Yack Staff Present: Director Trumbull, Gwyn

Belcher, Kristin Kolb Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to move from closed session to open session at 6:59 p.m. Motion car-

ried by all members present. A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, March

19, 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.

Roll Call

Members Present: Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Anthony, Yack Staff

Present: Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Bob Belair

Adoption of Agenda

Motion by Bennett, seconded by McLaughlin to approve

the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.

STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1. 2013 Water & Sewer Rates

The

Board was provided with the proposed 2013 Water and Sewer Rates. The discussion included the assumptions and inputs that factor into

setting the rates each year. Several scenarios that utilize varying amounts of cash reserve and their impacts on the rates were discussed.

A summary of the input received at the public forum on the rates were provided to the Board members. Director Faas stated the annu-

al rate making process is a joint effort between the Finance and Budget Department and Municipal Services Department to determine

both the fixed and variable components of the rate each year. There are many steps to the process of setting the rate. The presentation

overviewed how the 2013 rates were calculated. Bob Belair stated there are 31 steps to develop water rates. The process begins in

January. Mr. Belair stated the consumption trends in the region have decreased with the DWSD System. However in Canton there is

a slight trend upwards. That trend will increase as Canton builds more homes and brings in more businesses to the community. Mr. Belair

stated there are 427 miles of water main that Canton maintains. Along with 6,000 hydrants, 3,900 valves and 5 meter pits that feed the

Township. The meter pits are located around the perimeter of Canton. The sanitary sewer collection system is 338 miles. There are

5,200 manholes, 6 pumping stations and the WTUA System. Canton does maintain all these systems with the Water and Sewer

Department staff of 25 employees. Mr. Belair stated to determine the fixed rate cost; staff examines the minimal operation, management

and administration. There is a similar situation for sewer. The largest expense is sewage treatment, sewer debt service, operation, man-

agement, water billing, and sewage transportation. The budget for the water and sewer department is 60% sewer and 40% water. Once

the fixed costs are determined they are given to Finance. Once Finance puts those numbers into the budget they begin to create the con-

sumption rates. Director Trumbull stated if the Storm Water remains in the General Fund a cash balance of $1,610,432 will be used to

maintain a 0% increase in water rates. If there is a transfer of the StormWater into the Water & Sewer Fund a cash balance of $2,150,085

will be used to maintain a 0% increase in water rates.

Adjourn

Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams at 8:01 p.m. to adjourn.

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 28, 2013

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PY2013 CDBGACTION PLAN

On April 17 2013, at 2 p.m. in Meeting Room D, lower level, Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton,

Michigan, there will be a public hearing on the PY 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project proposals. The pur-

pose of the Action Plan is to identify projects and project funding levels for the PY 2013 CDBG program. The initial funding requests

are: First Step, $20,000; Growth Works, $6,000; Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, $8,000; Wayne-Metropolitan Community

Action Agency, $5,500; Canton Township Leisure Services Volunteer Coordination, $4,000; Summit Scholarships, $2,500; Affordable

Housing Activities (housing rehabilitation), $200,000; Program administration, $57,000. Not all project proposals are necessarily listed,

and not all projects will be approved or funded at the requested amounts. The PY 2013 CDBG allocation is approximately $303,000.

Written comments or requests for information should be directed to: Mike Sheppard, Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 1150 S.

Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188-1699, (734) 394-5225.

Publish: March 28, 2013

Terry Bennett, Clerk

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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 28, 2013

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Car dealership ‘pitches in’ to help league

Board freezes water rates for 1 year

Canton Leisure Services among award finalists

Many of the players in the

Wayne Baseball Association will

be sportingMark Chevrolet t-shirts

this year…and they'll be proud of

them since the Michigan Avenue

car dealership has also provided

the league with equipment bags,

baseball buckets, practice hitting

nets, umpire ball bags and even

batting tees.

This will be the eighth year

Mark Chevrolet has participated

in the youth baseball program,

donating the equipment along

with funding for the league. The

dealership will also offer invita-

tions to instructional clinics for the

players and even a chance for

community members to enter the

free Chevrolet vehicle sweep-

stakes.

“Youth baseball provides posi-

tive and productive life lessons for

young people across America, and

the Chevrolet Youth Baseball pro-

gram is an extension of Chevrolet's

commitment to baseball, commu-

nity and families. Mark Chevrolet

Inc is bringing that same dedica-

tion to youth baseball,” said Trish

Hampton, new and used vehicle

salesperson for Mark Chevrolet

Inc.

“There is nothing more

American than Chevrolet and

baseball and Mark Chevrolet Inc

wants to combine America's

favorite brand and favorite pas-

time together for our families in

Wayne to enjoy,” she added.

Since the national Chevrolet

baseball program began, more

than three million young people

have been affected through their

local teams.

In 2012, about 1,600 Chevrolet

dealers participated across the

country, Hampton said.

The sponsorship also includes

youth clinics featuring current and

former MLB/MiLB players and

coaches and instructors from

RipkenBaseball, Hampton said.

In addition, Mark Chevrolet Inc

will present a check representing

a one-time monetary contribution

to Wayne Baseball Association.