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Earth Day celebrations set in Romulus
Library board OK’s fee
to help find director
Library hosts 2 authors
The City of Romulus has some new
events planned to celebrate Earth Day
that are all free and open to the public.
For the second year, “Mother Nature”
hosted a story and craft time at Romulus
Public Library earlier this week. Mother
Nature was played by City of Romulus,
Director of Community Outreach Jazmine
Danci. Danci is a life-long resident of
Romulus and has masters and bachelors
degrees in the environment and sustain-
ability and also organized the other Earth
Day events in the city.
“Earth Day is my favorite holiday and I
was so happy to share that passion with
the children at this story time event,”
Danci said
There will be an Eco-Fair from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. April 20 at Romulus City Hall,
11111 Wayne Road. This is the main fea-
ture of the Earth Day celebrations, Danci
said.
Local organizations will be in atten-
dance to pass out environmental informa-
tion and giveaways. Groups present will
include DTE, Waste Management high-
lighting Romulus' new recycling system
that will start in July, the Wayne County
ConservationDistrict andmore.
There will also be an Old City Acres
Local Farm Tour. The farm is locally
owned and operated farm located right in
Romulus, Danci said.
The city has partnered with Old City
Acres farmer and Romulus resident Alex
Ball to host a tour of one of his farming
locations.
“What makes Old City Acres different
than other local farms is that they grow all
of their vegetables using the most sustain-
able and natural methods possible. No
pesticides, herbicides or insecticides are
used,”Danci said.
Tour participants will meet at 2 p.m.
April 25 in the Romulus City Hall parking
lot. There will be a bus available on a first
come-first serve basis and others are wel-
come to follow in their own vehicle to the
farm where Ball will give a tour and talk
about his operation.
The Romulus Public Library will be
hosting an event about climate change and
how individuals can help cut down on
their environmental impacts given by
JerryHasspacher.
Hasspacher is the chair of the Sierra
Club SEMG Green Schools Promotion
Committee, chair of the SierraClubSEMG
Green Cruise, Citizen Member of the City
of Warren Environmental Advisory
Committee and a Member of the Citizen's
Advisory Committee to the Southeast
Michigan Regional Transportation
Authority. This program will begin at 6:30
p.m. Thursday, April 30.
Space is limited, so pre-registration is
requiredby calling (734) 942-7589.
“EarthDay is an important reminder of
all the precautions we should be taking to
protect our environmental all year round.
I hope the residents are able to attend
some of the fun and informational events
we have planned for this year,” saidMayor
LeRoyBurcroff.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
APRIL 16, 2015
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
1150 CANTON CENTER S., CANTON, MI 48188 (734) 394-5225
On or about May 18, 2015 the Charter Township of Canton will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974
,
as amended, to undertake the following projects
:
PROJECT 1: Housing Rehabilitation, $150,000 for
the purpose of repairing residential homes. PROJECT 2: ADA Improvements to Township Facilities, $ 65,000 for the purpose
of bringing township facilities into ADA compliance. PROJECT 3: Historic Preservation, $75,000 for the purpose of preserving
a historic landmark. Canton Township will perform a second tier environmental review on each specific property and this infor-
mation will be kept in a file for documentation purposes.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental
Policy Act requirements— An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this
project is on file at the Finance Department
,
1150 Canton Center S, Canton MI 48188 where ERR can be examined. This doc-
ument may be examined or copied weekdays between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Finance Dept, 1150 Canton Center S.,
Canton MI 48188. All comments received by May 18, 2015 will be considered by Canton Township prior to authorizing sub-
mission of a request for release of funds.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Charter Township of Canton certifies to HUD that Philip J. LaJoy in his capacity as Township Supervisor consents to
accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental
review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibili-
ties under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Canton Township to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the Charter Township of Canton certification received by May 18,
2015 or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the
following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Charter Township of Canton; (b) the
Charter Township of Canton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR
Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24
CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD
;
or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504
has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must
be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD at
McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit MI 48226. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the
actual last day of the objection period.
Philip J. LaJoy, Township Supervisor
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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, April 30, 2015 for the following:
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS & ACCESSORIES
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 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.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
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Charter Township of Canton
Board Proceedings – April 7, 2015
A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent:
Yack Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Jon LaFever, Greg Hohenberger, Greg Bores, Gregg King, Dave Harris, Ann
Marie Carravallah, Jeanette Williams. Guests: Jeff LeBlanc –General Manager, Jason McIntyre –Superintendent, Brian Brown
–Director of Sales, Fellows Creek Support Team Nick Bednar, PGA –Regional Director of Operations, Rob Higby -Regional
Director of Marketing, Michael Stevens –Regional Director of Agronomy
ADOPTION OFAGENDA:
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC:
Leisure Services Department Update
The Board was presented a PowerPoint update by Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz and her
staff.
PHEASANT RUN -
Statistics from the 2014 season; Pheasant Run Operations; Annual Forecast & Projections; Capital
Plan; Bond Schedule; Revenue Improvements; 2014 Events & Key Statistics; Pheasant Run hosted; Key Statistics; Trustee
Williams asked if the projected capital expenses are covered by the current bonds or will the township be required to do addi-
tional bonds. Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz explained it depends on the particular item.
FELLOWS CREEK GOLF CLUB
UPDATE:
Nick Bednar presented the Fellows Creek Update. Meet the Fellows Creek Team; Agenda; Mr. Bednar presented
several photographs of improvements done to the Pro Shop, bunkers on the course, drainage, tee-marker areas, cart staging areas,
yardage markers, etc. The #9 South green has been relocated to prevent golf balls getting onto Lotz Road. This also served to
make the hole more player-friendly. Recommended Plan for Irrigation System; Produce and Service are a Top Priority;
Accountability; Utilization (May – September 2014 – 7 am – 6pm): 2015 Daily Fee Strategy Development; 2015 Major
Strategies; 2015 Revenue “Playbook”; “Compass’ Review 2015 Strategies Measured Weekly; 2015 Daily Fee Strategy; 2015
League Update; Outing & Banquet Sales; Memberships; Members receive great benefits; House Events; High School Golf;
Junior Golf; FootGolf; WomenOnCourse; World’s Largest Golf Outing;
AQUATIC CENTER SUMMITAND GYMNASIUM
RENOVATIONS:
Executive Summary; Original Capital Project Scope; Summit Aquatic Center Renovations; Value
Engineering Opportunities; Capital Proposal; Proposed Project Scope; Project Timeline
PATRIOT PARK MASTER PLAN
DRAFT:
Patriot Park Master Plan; Park System Update Patriot Park Master Plan; Survey Themes; Patriot Park Master Plan –
Youth Sports Game Field* Improvements; Patriot Park Master Plan; Time Line
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Copies of the PowerPoint as well as 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, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also
be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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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 to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. 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
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Replacing Belleville Area District
Library Director Debra Green could be
an expensive process.
The library board of directors has
agreed to hire consulting firm Hartzell-
Mika to help in determining the qualifica-
tions necessary to fill Green's position.
The cost for the consultant's services will
be determined at a meeting of the board
this month. Hartzell-Mika is an East
Lansing company and had proposed serv-
ices at $4,000 and $4,500 to help in finding
candidates for the $75,000 to $80,000 job.
Board members suggested using the con-
sultants in final interviews, appropriate
interview questions, reference checks,
and other details of the job search.
Applications for the job will be accepted
until April 30.
Board members expressed concern
about hiring an individual whowould stay
in the job for an extended time. Green,
who was present at the meeting, said that
it is not unusual in libraries to have a
director who stays only one or two years
before finding someone who settles in for
a long-termcommitment to the job.
Barbara Miller, an audience member,
cautioned the board not to hesitate using
a professional firm to fill the position. She
reminded them that the library director
was paid $80,000 plus benefits and was in
charge of an annual $1 million budget,
making the $4,500 professional fee negli-
gible. She also reminded the board mem-
bers of the time and detail involved in
checking references, making a profession-
al consultant a worthwhile investment, in
her opinion, she said.
Board members appeared to agree to
keep the consultancy fee at no more than
$5,000 and to have members of the board
meet with representatives of Hartzell-
Mika to design a program specific to the
needs of the Belleville library and com-
munity.
Romulus Public Library has planned a
series of programs for April.
Author Teresa Irish will be speaking
about her book “A Thousand Letters
Home: One WWII Soldier's Story of War,
Love andLife.” At 6:30 p.m. April 20.
Following her father's death, Irish found
packets of letters he wrote during his time
in World War II. Her book is comprised of
selections from those original letters
placed into historical context with excerpts
from the book 102d through Germany (pub-
lishedby the division in 1945.)
Jerry Hasspacher will be presenting an
Earth Day program titled “Climate Change
andYou” at 6:30 p.m. April 30.
The environment is the basis of the web
of life and a healthy environment can only
be assured through environmentally
knowledgeable citizens acting responsibly,
Hasspacher said.
All programs are subject to change.
Registration for the free event is available
by visiting the library or by phone at (734)
942-7589. Space is limited. All programs
will take place at the Romulus Public
Library, located at 11121 Wayne Road in
Romulus.
Crowd favorite
Marge Bergman shows off her handmade quilt which was chosen as the over-
whelming favorite of visitors to the Belleville Area Museum 29th Annual Quilt
Show. Bergman's quilt was voted the best in the show last month. Kay Wurm of
Tecumseh was the winner of the prize basket donated by Kay Atkins of Threads
'N Treasures in Belleville. Volunteer docents from the Western Wayne County
Quilt Guild helped guests during the show. The museum is open from 3-7 p.m.
Tuesday, and from noon until 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Jazmine Danci appeared as Mother Nature to read stories to children as part of Earth
Day celebrations throughout the city last year. This year, Danci again donned her cos-
tume to entertain and educate children and helped plan several new Earth Day events
in the city.
