A project Mayor LeRoy D. Burcroff
began 16 years ago in Romulus has contin-
ued to grow.
When Burcroff was serving on the city
council in 1999, he initiated Clean Sweep
Day in the city in an effort to involve the
community in an effort to encourage resi-
dents to take pride and ownership in their
city.
“The thought was if we get residents out
to clean up their parks and neighborhoods
on one day, they might be more likely to
keep an eye on it throughout the year, and
grow a sense of responsibility for the area,”
Burcroff said.
This year, the event will take place on
Saturday, May 9 and will be co-sponsored
byWasteManagement, the city trashhauler.
Volunteers are asked to gather at the
Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins, at
the corner of Shook at 10 a.m. Individuals,
couples, friends/families, churches, block
clubs, school groups and other organiza-
tions are encouraged to support and partic-
ipate. There will be tasks suitable for all
ages and abilities, according to a city
spokesperson.
The day will begin with light refresh-
ments while gloves, garbage bags and other
supplies are distributed. Volunteers may
choose which areas of the city they wish to
clean or theymay be assigned a section, she
said.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome and
encouraged to participate and need only
showup.
For more information, or to pre-register
for a specific area or neighborhood, call
(734) 955-4502.
Another city beautification project is
planned for 1 p.m. May 13 at Historical Park
when Plant Downtown will take place. For
more information or to volunteer for this
event, call (734) 955-4533.
The 11th annual Nine-Pin No-Tap
Bowling Tournament to support the
Romulus Animal Shelter is scheduled for
Friday, May 8, at Romulus Lanes, 37452
HuronRiverRoad.
Admission is $25. The outing is limited
to 72 bowlers.
The night includes handicap doubles
and singles events, women's and men's
mystery games, snacks, cash prizes and a
50/50 raffle.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with
bowling starting at 7:30.
To reserve a spot or get more informa-
tion, call Romulus Lanes at (734) 941-
6200, Councilman William Wadsworth at
(734) 941-0616 or Joe Ozog at (734) 941-
3466.
The night is dedicated to the memory
of Frank Ayers, an ardent supporter of
theRomulus Animal Shelter.
The shelter, located at 12300 Wayne
Road, provides temporary housing for
dogs and cats. The facility operates main-
ly on donations and volunteerism. All
money raised goes directly to the shelter.
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling will
take place at the Leanna Hicks Inkster
Public Library from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday,
April 27.
Volunteer Counselors from the United
CommunityHousing Coalitionwill be at the
library to explain new programs offered by
the Wayne County treasurer. Some have an
applicationdeadline ofMay 12.
For more information, call attorney
Isaac Robinson at (313)739-5093 or email
.
Those attending should bring a copy of
their deed, land contract, or probate order
and a copy of state identification or driver's
license.
The library is located at 2005 Inkster
Road in Inkster.
second officer from handcuffing Dent's
arms behind his back. Dent struggled
against having his arm restrained and
Melendez continued to pound his head
withhis fist. The three continue to strug-
gle on the ground as a third officer
arrives on the scene and violently kicks
Dent. Then a fourth officer Tasers Dent
in the thigh and stomach as he is being
handcuffed.
Dent, according to official police
reports, ran a stop sign in the area of
South River Park Drive and Inkster
Drive at about 10 p.m. He allegedly did
not immediately respond as the officers
attempted to make a traffic stop but
drove another four blocks. When Dent
did pull over, he opened his car door as
officers approached his 2011 Cadillac
with guns drawn. Police reports indicate
that Dent made a verbal threat against
the officers as he opened the car door,
prompting their defensive actions, an
allegation Dent and Rohl strongly deny.
Police said in their report that Dent was
in a “knowndrug trafficking area.”
In a prepared statement, Worthy said
the Michigan State Police began an
investigation into the incident onMarch
23. The results of that investigationwere
submitted to the prosecutor's office
where a separate and independent
investigation was conducted. Worthy
said that investigation included the
review of police and televised video
footage, along with witness statements,
police documents, radio and dispatch
recordings, photographs of Dent's
injuries, statements made by Dent and
interviews of officers who responded to
the scenewhereDent was arrested.
“Public confidence in the law
enforcement is eroded when police offi-
cers abuse citizens. This devalues great-
ly the work that the majority of police
officers in this country perform daily,”
Worthy said.
“The alleged police brutality in this
case cannot andwill not be tolerated.”
Melendez is also listed as the CEO of
Strategic Security, a private security and
firearms training company. Prior to
being hired in Inkster, Melendez was a
Detroit Police Officer where he was
involved in as many as 12 prior lawsuits
alleging civil rights violations and police
brutality. He is accused in a federal law-
suit, along with six other officers, of
choking and beating amanunconscious,
thendetaining himfor three days before
releasing him. No criminal charges
were ever filed against the plaintiff in
the case who claims that when police
barged into an Inkster home in July of
2011, hewas in the bathroom. He says in
the suit that he complied with the offi-
cers' orders, dropped to the floor and
was subsequently subjected to a violent
beating by officers on the scene, includ-
ingMelendez.
Melendez is also accused in a lawsuit
filed by surviving family members of
invading a home without a warrant in
November of 2003 and fatally shooting a
man. That suit was settled by the City of
Detroit for $50,000. Melendezwas indict-
ed along with 16 fellow Detroit police
officers in 2003 stemming from claims
they planted evidence, falsified reports
and stole cash and property from sus-
pects. A jury acquitted the officers in
that case.
Melendez was arraigned on the
felony charges Tuesday at the 22nd
District Court.
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April 23, 2015
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings –April 14, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 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, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Williams, Sneideman (Arrived at 7:05 pm), Yack Staff
Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Kristen Thomas, Kathleen Rich Staff
Absent: Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes
of March 24, 2015 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Study
Session Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2015 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None David Wilson-Care Transition Manager for Senior Alliance gave a presentation to the board summarizing the TSA
Services. The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging 1-C, has several programs and services available to our area seniors
including but not limited to: Transportation, Housing Options, Chore Providers List, Nutrition Programs, Legal Assistance, Long
Term Care Concerns, Caregiver Support, Elder Abuse Services, Medicare/Medicaid Assistance, Home Healthcare Services,
Health Promotion Programs, and more. He thanked the township for its contribution last year of $6,109 to the TSA.
Payment
of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unani-
mously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to Appendix A
of the Code of Ordinances for the TDM/Canton Township Rezoning (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to
remove from the table consideration of an amendment to Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances for TDM/Canton Township
Rezoning. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the ordinance to amend the zoning
map pursuant to Section 27.06 of Appendix A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton for the
TDM/Canton Township Rezoning. The adopted date is today, April 14, 2015, publication date is April 23, 2015, and effective
date is April 30, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON ORDINANCE NO. ___ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 OF APPENDIX A - ZON-
ING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN WHICH
AMENDS THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONINGMAP THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CAN-
TON ORDAINS: PART I. ARTICLE 8.00 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP * * * Pursuant
to Section 27.06 of Appendix A-Zoning, the zoning map is hereby amended by changing the zoning on parcel no. 076-99-
0001-702 from RA, Rural Agriculture to R-3, Single-Family Residential District as shown on the attached zoning map.
PART II. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be
invalid, the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated.
PART III.
Savings Clause.
The amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this Ordinance does not affect or impair any act
done, offense committed, or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment, pending or
incurred prior to the amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this Ordinance. TDM/Canton Twp. Rezoning File
No. 076-RZ-2439
PART IV. Repealer.
All other Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only
to the extent to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
PART V. Publication.
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton
shall cause the ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
Part VI. Effective Date.
A public hearing having been
held hereon pursuant to the provisions of Section 103 of Act 110 of the Public Acts of 2006, as amended, the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days of its adoption of publications of a notice in a newspaper circulated in
Canton Township stating the date of enactment and effective date, a brief statement as to its regulatory effect and that a complete
copy of the Ordinance is available for public purchase, use and inspection at the office of the Township Clerk during the hours
of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Local Time. The provision of this Ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days after its publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the 14 day of April 2015, and was ordered to be given publication in the man-
ner required by law. Terry Bennett, Clerk Introduced: March 24, 2015 Adopted: April 14, 2015 Published: April 23, 2015
Effective: April 30, 2015 Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter
Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours.
Item C-2. Consider
Purchase of Manhole Encapsulation System from HD Supply Waterworks for Sanitary Sewer Structures (MSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase order in the amount of $18,836.36 fromAccount #592-537.930_0050
to HD Supply Waterworks to purchase the manhole encapsulation system for placement around the sanitary sewer structures that
are part of the 2015 Sidewalk Repair program. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-3. Consider Approving the Purchase of
20,000 Feet of Type K Copper Tubing, 400 Mueller Curb Stops, and 400 Mueller Corporation Stops from the Etna Supply
Company (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award a contract for the purchase of 20,000 feet of Type K cop-
per tubing, 400 Mueller curb stops, and 400 Mueller Corporation stops from the Etna Supply Company of Grand Rapids for an
amount not to exceed $107,976. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-4. Consider Waiving the Purchasing Policy and
Approve Emergency Repairs to Police Patrol Car #1309. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to waive the
purchasing policy and authorize payment of $7,726.18 to CDE Collision Center, at 4985 Belleville Road, Canton Township for
emergency repairs to patrol car #1309. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-5. Consider Waiving the Purchasing Policy and
Approve Emergency Repairs to the 2014 Pierce Fire Engine E2 (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to waive
the purchasing policy and approve payment to Roberts Paint & Body, 610 East Industrial, Chelsea MI, 48118 in an amount not-
to-exceed $10,000 for emergency repairs to Fire Engine E2 and authorize the Supervisor to sign contracts. Motion carried unan-
imously.
Item C-6. Consider Approval of Contracts with Thirteen Homeowner Associations to Provide Matching Funds
for the Wayne County Township Roads Initiative (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the contracts
with the thirteen selected Home Owners Associations for the Wayne County Township Residential Road Initiative. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Item C-7. Consider Approval to Adopt the Patriot Park Master Plan (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by Williams to adopt the Patriot Park Master Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-8. Consider Bid Award for 2015
Bus Transportation (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award the 2015 Bus Transportation Services to Trinity
Transportation, 4624 13th Street, Wyandotte, Michigan, in the amount of $18,117 from the following accounts: 101-691-
61.801_0050 for $7,411.50 and 101-691-63.860 for $10,705.50. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-9. Consider Approval
to Purchase Plant Protectant and Fertilizer (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of
Fertilizer 30-0-12 Polyon 41 and Fertilizer 30-0-12 Polyon 42 to Harrell’s LLC, 53410 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, MI
48165. Funds to be taken from: Parks Maintenance 101-270-50.930_0070 in the amount of $15,200 Pheasant Run Golf Club
Maintenance and Repair of Grounds. 584-756-57.930_0070 in the amount of $19,370 Motion carried unanimously. Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of BannerMaxx and Cleary’s equivalent to Tri-Turf, 24800 N. Industrial
Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48335. Funds to be taken from: Pheasant Run Golf Club Maintenance and Repair of Grounds. 584-
756-57.930_0070 in the amount of $10,524 Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-10. Consider Authorization of a Waiver to
the Parks and Recreation Ordinance for the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol at Liberty Fest (CLS)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to authorize the sale and consumption of alcohol at the 24th Annual Liberty Festival on June 18-20, 2015,
and furthermore; I move that the following resolution be adopted: That the Canton Rotary, through its duly elected officers, make
application to the MLCC for a Special License for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises to be in effect on June
18-20, 2015 during Liberty Festival at Heritage Park located at 1010 Canton Center Rd, Canton, Michigan, County of Wayne.
Motion carried unanimously.
GENERALCALENDAR: Item G-1. Award Proposal for Legal Publications. (Clerk)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to award of contract for the Charter Township of Canton’s legal publications to the Associated
Newspaper at $4.00 per column inch for a period of four years beginning May 1, 2015. The contract will have two one year con-
tract extensions, contingent upon a lack of violations of the contract (account No. 101-200.900_0010 Printing and Publishing
Legals). Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement for Vacant
Property on Proctor Road. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign
the real estate purchase agreement for roughly 5.5 acres of vacant property with Livonia Builders/TDM Holdings, LLC. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item G-3. Consider Adoption of the Recommendations from Municipal Services and Finance and
Budget on the 2015 Water and Sewer Rates. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the 2015 water
and sewer rate study. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-4.
C
onsider First Reading of Code of Ordinance Amendments to
Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “Utilities”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II Entitled “Schedule of Rates and Charges”,
Section 74-83. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to introduce and table for consideration the first reading
of the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “UTILITIES”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II entitled
“SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, Section74-83. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by
Sneideman to table for the second reading of the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “UTILITIES”,
Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, Section74-83 on April 28, 2015.
Motion carried by all members present Copies of the complete text of this ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours.
Item G-5.
Consider Approval of the Final Site Plan for Links Estates Condominiums. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to approve the Final Site Plan for Links Estates Condominiums. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Final Site Plan for Links Estates Condominiums
WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Enrico Soave, has requested final site plan approval for Links Estates Condominiums to
be located on Lotz Road between Palmer and Michigan Avenue, identified as tax EDP # 098-99-0002-707 and 098-99-0002- 708;
and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant
site final plan approval, as summarized in the attached written analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the peti-
tioner Mr. Enrico Soave, to approve the site plan for the proposed Links Estates Condominiums subject to any and all state and
local development regulations and further subject to any conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as
described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-6. Consider Award of a
Contract to Stante B&V Construction to Perform a Required Water Main Lowering Along Beck Road. (MSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract with Stante B&V Construction
for the lowering of the water main at Beck Road and to create a purchase order in the amount not-to-exceed $70,120.20. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item G-7. Consider Request to Purchase Ammunition. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve the purchase of 17 cases of ammunition in the amount of $6,963.79, from Kiesler’s Police Supply, Inc., 2802
Sable Mill Road, Jefferson, Indiana, utilizing funds budgeted in the 2015 Police Operating Supplies account. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item G-8. Consider Approving Diversity Training Services from Pacific Educational Group. (PSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of professional diversity training from Pacific Educational Group,
795 Folson Street, San Francisco, CA, in the amount of $22,400. I further move to approve the following budget amendment to
the 2015 Police Budget: Increase Revenues: 2015 Police Fund Balance Appropriation: #207-000.695 $22,400. Increase
Expenditures: 2015 Police Training & Education #207-301-50.820.0001 $22,400. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-9.
Consider Approving the Purchase of (8) Patrol Laptops. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the
purchase of eight Dell Latitude laptops from Dell, Inc., in the amount of $18,040.37. I further move to approve the following
2015 Police budget amendment: Increase Revenues: 2015 Police Fund Balance Appropriation: #207-000.695 $18,040.37.
Increase Expenditures: 2015 Police Capital Outlay Computers: #207-301-50.970.0010 $18,040.37. Motion carried unanimous-
ly.
Item G-10. Consider Approving the Purchase of LiveScan Upgrade Equipment. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by Sneideman to approve the purchase of upgrade equipment for two LiveScan machines totaling $15,971.48 to CLEMIS. I fur-
ther move to approve the following 2015 Police budget amendment: Increase Revenues: Police Fund Balance Appropriation:
#207-000.695 $15,971.48. Increase Expenditures: Capital Outlay Computers: #207-301-50.970.0040 $15,971.48. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Item G-11. Consider Approving the Purchase of Additional Card Access Control Panel. (PSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase of a new security card access panel from Interstate Security, Inc.,
in the amount of $10,240. I further move to approve the following 2015 Police budget amendment: Increase Revenues: 2015
Police Fund Balance Appropriation (from drug forfeiture): #207-000.695 $10,240. Increase Appropriations: 2015 Police
Program Expenses Drug Forfeiture: #207-301-50.743.0003 $10,240. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-12. Consider
Annual Service and Maintenance to Outdoor Warning Siren System. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to approve West Shore Services, Inc., 6620 Lake Michigan Drive, PO Box 188, Allendale, MI 49401, to perform the annual main-
tenance and testing of Canton’s Outdoor Warning Siren System in the amount of $5,600. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-
13. Consider Approval of Emergency Purchase of Variable Frequency Drive for the Summit Pump House. (CLS)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase and installation of ABB model ACS500 VFD at the Summit Pump
House for Pheasant Run Golf Course irrigation from Pro Pump & Controls, 6810 Enterprise Drive, Delta, OH 43515. Funds to
be paid in the amount of $8,971 from Account # 584-756-57.930_0070, Pheasant Run Golf Club Maintenance & Repair of
Grounds. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-14. Consider Approval of Purchase Orders for Emergency Power Outage
Repairs. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve Purchase Orders for the following companies for
emergency power restoration at the Summit and Pheasant Run Clubhouse: - Van Buren Electric Company, 141N. Mill St,
Plymouth MI in the amount of $4,670.00 - Michigan CAT, 25000 Novi Road, Novi MI in the amount of $8,621.00 - Power
Plus Engineering, Inc., 46575 Magellan Dr., Novi MI in the amount of $17,191.40 with funds to be taken from Account # 101-
270-50-930_0070 Maintenance and Repair Grounds. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Bennett asked as this was an emer-
gency repair, would this expense would qualify for a MERS grant or be covered by MMRMA. Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz
agreed to investigate this and get back to the board
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Bilbrey-
Honsowetz that the Commission for Culture, Arts, & Heritage is celebrating Canton Acts of Culture Week from April 24 – May
3, 2015 with various cultural offerings throughout the Canton Community. Also, Canton Leisure Services is gearing up for its
24 th Annual Canton Liberty Fest - Canton’s long-standing summer tradition offering plenty of family fun from June 18 – 20,
2015.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
__________ 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, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web
site
after Board Approval. Publish: April 23, 2015
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