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PLYMOUTH - CANTON
PLYMOUTH - CANTON

Township deems landscapers as ‘essential’

Landscaping services in ship government for the follow- Municipal League, (MML) and
Plymouth Township are now an ing reasons and conditions, and ” we're hoping for some relief
“essential service” and will no therefore not subject to police The Plymouth Township decision soon,”
longer be subject to Gov. enforcement under the various applies only to grass and weed Nix agreed that there have
Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home orders of the governor,” Heise been strong reactions on both
Stay Safe executive order. said, in a prepared statement. maintenance and cutting. sides of the issue and said “a lot
Professional landscaping has Reasons cited included: “The of folks have reached out.”
been one of the hotly contested township maintains a Grass & The Plymouth Township deci-
businesses in the debate regard- Weed Ordinance that is currently conditions and the township has next week, he said. “I think sion applies only to grass and
ing essential services during the in effect and is binding on all a public health and safety inter- there's going to be relief-we're weed maintenance and cutting,
stay-at-home order in the state. homes and businesses within the est in seeing that senior citizens going to wait the next 7 to 10 days which includes lawn mowing,
Last week, Plymouth township. Failure to abide by and other vulnerable adults with to see what happens,” he said. edging, applying fertilizer and
Township Supervisor Kurt Heise this ordinance carries with it health or physical limitations Nix said that Heise “took one servicing trees and bushes.
weighed in on the issue and financial and administrative can maintain their properties approach,” to the professional Irrigation system seasonal start-
weeded out any doubt about the penalties; The township has a without exposing themselves to landscaping issue and acknowl- ups and required maintenance
township position on landscap- public health and safety interest physical harm or health risks.” edged that all the surrounding are also included.
ing services. in maintaining clean and well- Northville Township communities are facing this Nonessential landscaping
“As supervisor of the Charter kept properties, free of vermin, Supervisor Bob Nix said he is same issue. services, such as mulch applica-
Township of Plymouth, I am insects, mosquitoes and debris. taking a “wait and see” approach “We've spent so much time on tion, brick paving, water fea-
hereby deeming certain profes- This also lessens the health bur- to the issue, which he acknowl- this--we've been in touch with tures/fountains or other primari-
sional landscaping services as den on residents with seasonal edged is a “hot potato.” the Michigan Townships ly decorative outdoor services
essential functions of our town- allergies, asthma and similar “We hope to get some relief by Association, (MTA), the Michigan are not covered by the decision.
Canton Yazaki company lays off 723 employees

Employees at a Canton Township pated and unprecedented negative
automotive component maker impact on our business arising out
received an unwelcome email from of the coronavirus outbreak, and the
a corporate attorney April 10. resulting government restrictions on
The email, from Michael operation of businesses, including
Dersken, the director and lead ours and those of our customers,”
counsel for litigation for Yazaki the email to employees read.
North America, notified 723 employ- Dersken told employees that the
ees at three Haggerty Road loca- company expects for the layoffs to
tions that they had been laid off, cit- be temporary, but could last more
ing the coronavirus pandemic as the than six months.
reason for the work interruption. He acknowledged, too, that some
According to a company state- terminations might become neces-
ment, 622 employees were laid off at sary. That action will be determined
the Yazaki company headquarters by the operational impacts of the
on Haggerty Road and another 101 pandemic, associated governmental
workers at other Canton locations. restrictions and consumer demand,
“The company is taking this he told employees in a prepared
action due to the sudden, unantici- statement.
Residents warned of ‘band’ scam CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Several teens have struck a sour note Busch's and Kroger in Canton, as well as PROGRAM YEAR 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
with police in the area as they have Kroger in Plymouth, claiming they were PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
solicited donations for a non-existent members of the Plymouth-Canton The above named document for the Canton Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is available for inspection
band trip. Educational Park Marching Band and on the Canton Township website at https://www.canton-mi.org/ Comments on the 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMEND-
MENT will be accepted for 5 days, beginning April 29, 2020. Comments received during the public comment period will be
According to police reports, a group of asking for donations for a fake trip to the forwarded to the Department of HUD and will become an addendum to the reports.
teens has been approaching people in Virgin Islands. Publish: April 23, 2020 Michael Siegrist, Clerk
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parking lots and inside stores in the “These students are not a part of the
Plymouth and Canton areas asking for P-CEP bands and this trip, or any current
SYNOPSIS
donations for a fake trip with the band. fundraising for a potential trip, are not VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
The Plymouth-Canton Community happening within the band program at CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
Schools music boosters group issued a this time,” the letter said. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
letter to residents late Friday warning of Anyone who has been approached by
the impostors. the young men is asked to contact the DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2020
The letter said the impostors had Canton Township, Plymouth Township TIME: 7:00 p.m.
been approaching people inside Meijer, or City of Plymouth police departments. CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Notice of Public Hearing Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Charter Township of Canton Christopher Roosen, Trustee
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Program Year (PY) 2019 Action Plan amendment PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Charter Township of Canton is amending its Annual Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2019 from July 1, 2019 to June 1. Agendas:
30, 2020 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at $336,372 increased to $551,572 due to the Coronavirus A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Funding of $215,200.
2. Brief Public Comments: Two residents had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate at a VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, April 28, 2020,
at 7:00 P.M. on the township website at www.canton-mi.org. Otherwise all communications should be addressed in writing 3. New Business:
to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department, Mike Sheppard, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan, A. August Ballot Language Approval - Approved
48188. B. IGA - Wayne County Park Millage Funds - Approved
C. Fire Department COT grant - Approved
Canton will provide technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request
such assistance in developing funding request proposals and in the review of program activities and program performance. In 4. Board Communication & Reports:
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities A. Robert R. Nix, II
and provisions on a case-by-case basis, as well as provide auxiliary aides and services for individuals with disabilities. Requests
for special accommodations must contact Mike Sheppard at (734) 394-5225, e-mail mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org or in writ- 5. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 ATTN: Annual Action Plan amendment Hearing.
Requests for special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice. 6. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Mike Sheppard A draft of the minutes will be available on April 28, 2020.
Financial Analyst
Finance Department Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Publish: April 23, 2020 CN2057 - 042320 2.5 x 3.187 Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0065 - 042320 2.5 x 4.647

LETTERS
County treasurer Michigan is in Wayne, ed positive for COVID-19. This testing. We should know who have heard this information
virus has put a strain on our
is positive. We have learned
from several credible sources
Oakland, and Macomb coun-
shows support for ties,” the county treasurer health care system like never that many who are asympto- over the last month,” he
before. Our first responders
said.
matic (show no signs of being
added.
Michigan Governor “The Governor's recent are putting their lives on the infected) could still test posi- “Governor Whitmer has
order (Executive Order No. line to save others. They tive and thus could spread the had to make difficult and
Wayne County Treasurer 2020-42) was enacted to fur- deserve our respect and sup- virus to others. We also need timely decisions. Since there
Eric Sabree believes that Gov. ther protect the health and port. The least we can do is to know who has truly recov- was such a slow initial
Gretchen Whitmer has made safety of all Michigan resi- protect ourselves and those ered from the coronavirus response from the Federal
the best possible decisions to dents. People are instructed with whom we come in con- and if they have the antibod- government, Michigan need-
keep area residents safe dur- to suspend activities that are tact from becoming victims. ies that can help others. ed strong and decisive action,
ing the coronavirus pandem- not necessary to sustain or To do otherwise is to be com- “The data has to indicate and that's what we received.
ic. protect life. Most residents pletely selfish. We all want that the new COVID-19 cases In the heat of the battle, and
In a prepared statement, have complied with the previ- things to get back to normal. and deaths are continuing to we are in a battle, mistakes
Sabree said, “ By issuing strict ous stay at home order, while We want to return to work, see decline. This will give some are made. If the Governor errs
Executive Orders, Michigan some have been slow to take a Tigers game, attend reli- real relief to our health care at all, she errs on the side of
Governor Gretchen Whitmer the coronavirus threat seri- gious services, visit with fami- workers and protect our com- caution. Lives are literally at
has been aggressive and per- ously. People are still becom- ly and friends, play golf, or munities from a second wave stake here. We seek assistance
sistent in order to mitigate the ing sick because of interaction take a trip to one of Michigan's of COVID-19 cases. This will through prayer and patience
spread of the Coronavirus with others, and they are put- many tourist attractions. allow the residents of this but we have to do our part.
(COVID-19). ting first responders, health “We'll be able to do all great state to feel confident Social distancing is working.
“The State of Michigan has care workers, and the rest of these things again, but we that they can return to some “If we do this right the first
seen a constant rise in the us at risk. The latest must be careful,” Sabree cau- form of normalcy. There must time, we won't have to go back
number of new COVID-19 Executive Order is temporary tioned. be a plan that involves the and do it again. Governor
cases and deaths. Over the and how temporary depends “The decision to end the state and local governments Whitmer is right by issuing
past two weeks, Michigan has on our level of cooperation,” state's 'stay home' order and the private sector to grad- Executive Order No. 2020-42.
had the third or fourth highest he continued.. should be based on several ually open the economy. It will “Stay Home and Stay Safe,”
number of COVID -19 cases in “Over one thousand health factors. One of them is the take time for everything to he concluded.
the nation. The greatest care providers at the Henry availability and implementa- become fully operational. Eric Sabree,
impact of COVID-19 in Ford Health System have test- tion of widespread COVID-19 This is nothing new as we Wayne County Treasurer