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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings April 28, 2015
6:15p.m. The Board in conjunction with Canton Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2015 Fire Poster Winners.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 28, 2014 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to move from open session to closed session at 6:35p.m., for the purpose of discussion of legal opinion. Motion car-
ried by all members present.
6:35 P.M.: Closed Session – To Discuss Pending Litigation Roll Call
Members Present: Bennett,
LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams (6:45 p.m.), Yack Members Absent: Anthony, Staff Present: Kristin Kolb Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to move from closed session to open session at 7:00p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
Supervisor LaJoy reconvened the Open Meeting at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members
Present: Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Anthony, Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-
Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb, Kristen Thomas, Fire Chief Meier, Deputy Fire Chief Stoecklein Staff
Absent: Director Trumbull.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to amend the agenda to add
General Calendar Item G-13 Consideration of Board Approval of Agreement Regarding Engineering Plans for The Hamlet South.
Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the
Board Minutes of April 14, 2015 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion car-
ried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING PH-1 Consider IFT Certificate For Fraza Forklifts
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Yack to open the public hearing open at 7:03 p.m. to There were no public comments. Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by Yack to close the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION APPROVINGAPPLI-
CATION OF FRAZA FORKLIFTS (GB SALES, INC) INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR
REAL PROPERTYWHEREAS,
pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, M.C.L. 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held
on May 3, 1983, this Canton Board of Trustees by resolution established Northeast Canton Industrial Development District; and
WHEREAS,
the Charter Township of Canton approved an application from Fraza Forklifts requesting an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for real and personal property investments located at 6865 Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
Fraza Forklifts
has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to real and personal property in the amount
of $4,656,000 located within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development; and
WHEREAS,
before acting on said application,
the Charter Township of Canton held a hearing on April 28, 2015 at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton, at 7 p.m., at
which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were
afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
WHEREAS,
Fraza Forklifts has substantially met all the require-
ments under Public Act 198 of 1974 for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and
WHEREAS,
the aggregate SEV of
real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this certificate,
will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempt-
ed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton that. 1.The
Canton Board of Trustees finds and determines that the granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered
together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978,
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of
Charter
Township of Canton
, or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in
Charter
Township of Canton. The application from Fraza Forklifts for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, with respect to the
following described parcel of real property situated within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District to wit: Legal
Description: 12K1B2B,K1D1,K1E1,M1B2,O1L1D1PT NE 1/4 & NW 1/4 SEC 12T2S R8E DESC AS BEG N 02DEG 07M 49S
W 85.50FTAND S 88DEG45M 59S W 49.51FTAND S 02DEG07M 49S E 10.08FTAND ALONG A CURVE TO THE LT RAD
549.50FT CHORD S 18DEG 58M 25S E 318.44FT AND S 35DEG 49M 02S E 200.00FTAND ALONG A CURVE TO THE RT
RAD450.50FT CHORD S 18DEG 57M 54SE 261.20FT AND S 02DEG 06M 46SE 9.19FT FROM N 1/4 COR SEC 12 TH S
88DEG 45M 59S W 144.31FTTH ALONG A CURVE TO THE LT RAD 260.00FT CHORD S 75DEG 59M 21SW 115.00FTTH
ALONG A CURVE TO THE RT RAD 200.00FT CHORD S 75DEG 59M 21SW 88.47FTTH S 88DEG 45M 59S W 761.21FT
TH S 28DEG 01M 33S E 254.53FT TH S 81DEG 18M 55S E 445.00FT TH N 88DEG 45M 59S E 154.55FT TH N 01DEG 14M
01S W 243.85FT TH N 88DEG 45M 59S E 53.58FTTHALONGACURVE TO THE LT RAD 260.00FT CHORD N 75DEG 59M
21SE 115.00FT THALONGA CURVE TO THE RAD 200.00FT CHORD N 75DEG 59M 21S E 88.47FTTH N 88DEG 45M 59S
E 145.23FT TH N 02DEG 06M 46S W 60.01FT TO POB4.60ACParcel #: 046-99-0008-731 be and the same is hereby approved.
3. The Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of four years
in accordance with Township requirements and applicable statutory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq.
PH-2 Consider IFT
Certificate For G-Tekt America Corp. (G-Tac
) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to open the public hearing open
at 7:06 p.m. Trustee Yack asked it this abatement is for the current structure including a recent addition of a bay area or is this
another expansion. A company representative from G-Tac explained this is a new addition. Trustee Williams thanked the compa-
ny for making the investment in our township. No other public comments. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to close
the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the
following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF G-TEKT
AMERICA CORP. (G-TAC) INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY WHEREAS,
pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, M.C.L. 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held on May
3, 1983, this Canton Board of Trustees by resolution established Northeast Canton Industrial Development District; and
WHEREAS,
the Charter Township of Canton approved an application from G-Tekt America Corp., requesting an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate for real property investments located at 7075 Commerce; and
WHEREAS,
G-Tekt America
Corp., has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to real and personal property in the
amount of $6,381,308.86 located within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development; and
WHEREAS,
before acting on said
application, the Charter Township of Canton held a hearing on April 28, 2015 at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton,
at 7 p.m., at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice
and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
WHEREAS,
G-Tekt America Corp., has substantially met
all the requirements under Public Act 198 of 1974 for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and
WHEREAS,
the aggre-
gate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this
certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property
thus exempted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton
that: 1. The Canton Board of Trustees finds and determines that the granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate con-
sidered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the
Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978,
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the oper-
ation of
Charter Township of Canton
, or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem proper-
ty taxes in
Charter Township of Canton. 2. The application from G-Tekt America Corp., for an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate, with respect to the following described parcel of real property situated within the Northeast Canton Industrial
Development District to wit: Legal Description: 12K1B2A,M1B1,O1L1B2A PT OF NE 1/4 E NW 1/4 SEC 12 T2S R8E DESC
AS BEG N 02DEG 07M 49S W 85.50FT AND S 88DEG 45M 59S W 49.51FT AND S 02DEG 07M 49S E 10.08FT AND
ALONG A CURVE TO THE LT RAD 549.50FT CHORD S 18DEG 58M 25S E 318.44FT AND S 35DEG 49M 02S E 96.71FT
FROM N 1/4 COR SEC 12 TH S 35DEG 49M 02S E 103.29FT TH ALONG A CURVE TO THE RT RAD 450.50FT CHORD S
18DEG 57M 54S E 261.20FT TH S 02DEG 06M 46S E 9.19FT TH S 88DEG 45M 59S W 144.31FT TH ALONG A CURVE TO
THE LT RAD 260.00FT CHORD S 75DEG 59M 21S W 115.00FT TH ALONG A CURVE TO THE RT RAD 200.00FT CHORD
S 75DEG 59M 21S W 88.47FT TH S 88DEG 45M 59S W 761.21FT TH N 09DEG 08M 34S W 66.06FT TH ALONG A CURVE
TO THE RT RAD 11356.16FT CHORD N 06DEG 02M 32S E 636.38FT TH N 88DEG 45M 59S E 933.54FT TO POB 9.14AC
Parcel #: 046-99-0008-730 be and the same is hereby approved 3. The Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued
shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of four years in accordance with Township requirements and applicable statu-
tory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Request for Resolution of Local Body of
Government to Recognize “Raising Dance Stars, Inc.” As A Nonprofit In the Community For Purposes of Making
Application for a “Charitable Gaming License” To The Bureau of State Lottery (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve the request from the “Raising Dance Stars, Inc.”, 42020 Koppernick, Suite 200, Canton, Michigan 48187
Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan; to be recognized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of obtaining a charita-
ble gaming license. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Consider Approval of a Resolution for Abandonment
of a Section of Watermain on Beck Road (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the model resolution on
utility abandonment for a watermain in the Beck Road right-of-way. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ABANDONMENT OF A SECTION OF WATERMAIN
ON BECK ROAD
Motion made by Bennett, Supported by Williams, I move that:
Whereas,
Wayne County maintains owner-
ship and control over the public right-of-ways in Canton Township; and
Whereas,
Wayne County proposes to make certain nec-
essary improvements to Beck Road within Canton Township; and
Whereas,
an existing Canton Township water main has been
found to be in conflict with said improvements and removal of the water main presents a hardship to Canton Township.
Now,
therefore be it resolved,
that the Canton Township Board of Trustees does hereby agree to: 1. Maintain ownership of and respon-
sibility for the abandoned water mains within the Beck Road right-of-way. 2.Fill all abandoned water mains, conduits and struc-
tures with flowable fill material. 3. Maintain detailed records of the abandoned water mains including, but not limited to, loca-
tion, depth, size and type of material providing same to the Wayne County permit office. 4.Notify “Miss Dig” as to the record of
the abandoned water mains; and. 5.Upon the request of Wayne County, remove the abandoned water main and restore all areas
to conditions satisfactory to Wayne County at its sole discretion. YEAS: Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams,
Yack NAYS: None ABSENT: Anthony ABSTAIN: None I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a res-
olution adopted by the Canton Township Board of Trustees, County of Wayne, Michigan, at a meeting held on April
28, 2015. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Item C-3.
C
onsider Second 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 Williams to remove from the table, adopt and publish 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”, Section 74-83 with a publication date of April 28, 2015 and effective date of May 7, 2015. Motion carried
by all members present.
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON AMEND-
MENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES ORDINANCE, PART I AN ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES PART I, CHAPTER 74 ENTITLED “UTIL-
ITIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SUBDIVISION II ENTITLED “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, SEC-
TION 74-83. THE AMENDMENTS TO SUB-SECTION (a) PROVIDE FOR REVISED WATER RATES AND
CHARGES. THE AMENDMENTS TO SUB-SECTION (b) PROVIDE FOR REVISED SEWER RATES AND
CHARGES. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION II RATES AND CHARGES.
This Ordinance is hereby adopted to amend Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II, Rates
and Charges to read as follows:
Sec. 74-83. Schedule of rates and charges.
(a)
Water rates and charges.
Water rates and charges shall be as follows:
(1) Consumption rate: $5.58 per 1,000 gallons.
a. In addition to the consumption charge, there shall be a water cost of service charge per reading cycle, or portion thereof, based
on meter size:
TABLE INSET:
Meter Size
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Customers
Customers
1” meter or less
$5.38
$8.07
1.5
12.10
18.15
2.0
21.50
32.25
3.0
48.38
72.57
4.0
86.02
129.03
6.0
193.56
290.34
8.0
344.10
516.15
10.0
537.64
806.46
(2) [UNCHANGED]
(b)
Sewer rates and charges.
Sewer rates and charges shall be as follows:
(1) Sewage treatment rate: $6.06 per 1,000 gallons of the water used or per 1,000 gallons of metered sewage flow.
a. In addition to the consumption charge, for customers connected to the sanitary sewer system there shall be a waste-
water cost of service charge per reading cycle, or portion thereof, based on meter size:
TABLE INSET:
Meter Size
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Customers
Customers
1” meter or less without FD*
$5.66
$8.49
1” meter or less with FD*
15.10
22.65
1.5
12.74
19.11
2.0 meter without FD*
22.66
33.99
2.0 meter with FD*
32.10
48.15
3.0
50.98
76.47
4.0
90.62
135.93
6.0
203.88
305.82
8.0
362.46
543.69
10.0
566.36
849.54
*FD means Footing Drains connected to the sanitary sewer system (no sump pump).
(2) Minimum sewage bill:
a. Minimum sewage disposal bill if not connected to the township water system, per quarterly reading cycle: $227.25
plus applicable fixed charges, based on the County minimum volume of 12,500 gallons per month.
b. Minimum sewage disposal bill if not connected to the township water system, per bi-monthly reading cycle: $151.50
plus applicable fixed charges, based on the County minimum volume of 12,500 gallons per month.
c. If a customer has a township supplied water meter, installed per Township specifications for their non-township water
source, then readings from that meter shall be used for sewer charges in lieu of the minimum sewage disposal charge.
(3) [UNCHANGED]
(4) [UNCHANGED]
(5) [UNCHANGED]
(6) Industrial waste charge (IWC) rates: The following IWC charges are billed as a pass through to the users and become effec-
tive on July 1 each year.
TABLE INSET:
METER SIZE (INCHES)
RATES ($/MONTH)
5 / 8
$5.50
3 / 4
8.25
1
13.75
1 1 / 2
30.25
2
44.00
3
79.75
4
110.00
6
165.00
8
275.00
10
385.00
12
440.00
14
550.00
16
660.00
18
770.00
20
880.00
24
990.00
30
1,100.00
36
1,210.00
48
1,320.00
(7)
Industrial surcharge rates.
The following industrial surcharges will be charged when billed to the township by the
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and become effective on July 1 each year:
a. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) in excess of 275 mg/l . . . $0.477/lb
b. Total suspended solids (TSS) in excess of 350 mg/l . . . $0.483/lb
c. Phosphorus (P) in excess of 12 mg/l . . . $7.129/lb
d. Fats, oils and grease (FOG) in excess of 100 mg/l . . . $0.459/lb
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal
entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid,
said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. REPEAL
All Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this
Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prose-
cution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
The Ordinance becomes effective on the 7th day of May, 2015 after publication of the second reading.
This Ordinance was duly adopted and/or considered by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its
regular Board meeting called on the 28 th day of April, 2015 and was ordered given publication in the manner required by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON By: TERRY BENNETT Its: Clerk Introduced: April 14. 2015 Published: April l6,
2015 Adopted: April 28. 2015 Effective Upon Publication: May 7, 2015
Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, Michigan, 48188, during regular business hours.
Item C-4. Consider Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for Road Improvements on Cherry
Hill Road from Beck Road to Canton Center Road and Approval of a Budget Amendment to the Community Improvement
Fund. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams approve the intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Road
Improvements to Cherry Hill Road from Beck to Canton Center as provided in the model resolution. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams approve the following budget amendment: Increase Revenues: #246-
000.695_0001 (Fund Balance Appropriation) $17,250 Increase Expenditures: #246-441.970_0050 (Capital Outlay Infrastructure)
$17,250. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
CANTON APPROVAL OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WAYNE COUNTY FOR ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS ON CHERRY HILL ROAD FROM BECK ROAD TO CANTON CENTER ROAD
Whereas,
Canton Township believes quality roads are a vital part of any community, and
Whereas,
certain improvements are nec-
essary to Cherry Hill Road from Beck to Canton Center to increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development, and
Whereas,
the County of Wayne has committed to road improvements in an area generally described as Cherry Hill Road from
Beck to Canton Center and the TOWNSHIP will assist financially in the improvements of the road, and
Whereas,
upon execu-
tion of this Agreement
,
the TOWNSHIP will provide payment to the County of Wayne in the amount of $600,000 for Part AProject
Costs, and
Whereas,
the TOWNSHIP will provide payment to the County of Wayne in the estimated amount of $ 17,250 (which
will be adjusted to reflect actual costs), as Canton Township’s participation of Part B Project Costs;
Now, therefore be it resolved,
that the Canton Township Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Agreement between the Charter Township of Canton and
County of Wayne for the road improvements of Cherry Hill Road from Beck to Canton Center, and
Be it further resolved,
that
the Township Supervisor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the TOWNSHIP. YEAS: Bennett, LaJoy,
McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack NAYS: None ABSENT: Anthony ABSTAIN: None I hereby certify that the forego-
ing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Canton Township Board of Trustees, County of Wayne,
Michigan, at a meeting held on April 28, 2015. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Item C-5. Request to Approve Purchase Order
To Election Source For Preparation and Testing of Election Equipment For The May 5, 2015 Special Election (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve payment to Election Source, 4615 Danvers Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI
49512, for preparation and testing of the Election equipment in the amount of $10,710.00 from account 101-191.801_0050.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-6. Consider Budget Amendment for Cable Television Fund (CLS)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve a budget amendment for the purchase of the cameras and podiums in the amount of
$42,295 by increasing revenues: transfer from Cable Fund Balance Account #230-250.695 by $42,295; and by increasing expens-
es: Capital Outlay Computers & Equipment Account #230-250.970_0010 by $42,295. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-7. Consider Authorization for Portable Generators and Light Towers for the 2015 Liberty Festival (CLS)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the agreement with Michigan CAT, 25000 Novi Road, Novi, Michigan 48375 in
the amount of $6,275 for the rental of portable generators and light towers for the 2015 Liberty Festival. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item C-8. Consider Authorization of the Purchase of Softballs for Canton Sports Center (CLS)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the purchase of league softballs not to exceed 290 dozen 12” softballs from Ohio U.S.
Specialty Sports Association, P.O. Box 18153 Erlanger, KY 41018 in an amount not to exceed $9,990.50 with the expense charged
to Canton Sports Center budget – Operating Supplies, Account #101-755-50.740. Motion carried by all members present.
Item
C-9. Consider Authorization of Permit for 2015 Liberty Fest Fireworks Display (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to authorize the Canton Township Clerk to sign the permit for Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Co., authorizing permission to
possess, transport and display fireworks at Canton’s Liberty Fest on June 20, 2015. Motion carried by all members present.
GEN-
ERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of Amendment #3 to the Ravensfield Planned Development Agreement
and Preliminary Site Plan Approval for Crystal Village at Denton Phase II. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to pass the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP CANTON
Amendment #3 of the Ravensfield Planned Development Agreement and
Preliminary Site Plan for Crystal Village at Denton Phase II WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Francis Boji, has proposed
Amendment #3 to the Ravensfield Planned Development Agreement and requested preliminary site plan approval for Crystal
Village at Denton Phase II to be located on Denton Road between Geddes Road and Michigan Avenue, identified as tax EDP #
126-99-0009- 000; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve
the request to amend the Ravensfield Planned Development Agreement and grant preliminary site 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 petitioner, Mr. Francis Boji, to approve the third
amendment to the Ravensfield Planned Development Agreement and grant preliminary approval of the site plan for the proposed
Crystal Village at Denton Phase II subject to any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to any con-
ditions recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Item G-2. Consider Special Land Use Approval for Priority One Emergency. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to pass the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Use for Priority One Emergency WHEREAS,
the Project
Sponsor, Mr. Patrick Nolan, has requested special use approval for Priority One Emergency to be located on Belleville Road
between Michigan Avenue and Yost Roads and identified as tax EDP#132-99-0008-000; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township and recommended
approval based upon the findings listed on the staff analysis; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed special use
and determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to any
conditions described in the analysis and recommendation form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the
Project Sponsor, Mr. Patrick Nolan, to conduct the special use for the proposed Priority One Emergency subject to compliance
with any conditions contained herein and all other regulations of the Township.
Item G-3. Consider Site Plan Approval for
Rainbow Child Care. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to pass the following resolution. Motion carried
by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan for
Rainbow Child Care Center WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Rod Blight, has requested site plan approval for Rainbow
Child Care Center to be located on Ford and Maben Roads, identified as tax EDP # 036-01-0013-302; and,
WHEREAS,
the
Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant site plan approval, con-
ditioned upon use of DDA Streetlights as entry lights at Ford Road, as summarized in the attached written analysis and recom-
mendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does
hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Mr. Rod Blight, to approve the site plan for the proposed Rainbow Child Care Center
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-4.
Consider Site Plan Approval for Canton Center-Hanford Medical Center. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams
to pass the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAR-
TER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan for Canton Center-Hanford Medical CenterWHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr.
Baqir Malik, has requested site plan approval for the Canton Center-Hanford Medical Center to be located on Canton Center Road
between Warren and Hanford Roads, identified as tax EDP # 71-038-99-0011-703; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission
reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant site 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 petitioner, Mr. Baqir Malik, to approve the site plan for the
proposed Canton Center-Hanford Medical Center as shown subject to any and all state and local development regulations and fur-
ther subject to any conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommen-
dation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-5. Consider the Purchase of a Kubota L5460HSTC Tractor and Mower
(MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the purchase of a Kubota L5460HSTC Tractor and grooming
mower from Wolverine Rental & Supply Incorporated of Ann Arbor for an amount not-to-exceed $37,502.30. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-6. Consider Approval of Consulting Services for Development of Master Plan (CLS)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize hiring of Carlisle/Wortman Associates, 605 S. Main, Suite 1, Ann Arbor,
Michigan 48104 for consulting services to develop a Canton Leisure Services Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to
be taken from Budget Account # 101-750-801_0050. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider Award of
Design & Build Renovation Project for the Summit on the Park (CLS)
Pending final approval of the contract by legal coun-
sel, motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award the Design and Build Restoration Project for Summit on the Park to
Heaney General Contracting, 7560 Carpenter Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 for the Design and Build Restoration of the Summit on
the Park in an amount not to exceed $495,000 with funds to be paid from Account 208-757-50.970_0020. Motion carried by all
members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the following budget amendments:
101-969.999_2080
Transfers Out Community Center
increase
$255,000
101-000.695
Fund Balance Appropriation
increase
$255,000
208-757-50.970_0020
Capital Outlay Buildings & Improv
increase
$355,000
208-757-50.695
Fund Balance Appropriation
increase
$100,000
208-757-50.699_1010
Transfers In General
increase
$255,000
Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Award of Design and Build Restoration Project for Heritage Park Ball Field Center Room. (CLS)
Pending contract approval by legal counsel, motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the award of Design and Build
Restoration of Heritage Park Ball Field Center Room Project to Heaney General Contracting, 7560 Carpenter Road Ypsilanti, MI
48197 for the amount not to exceed $80,000, with funds to be taken from Account #101-270-50-970-0080, Capital Outlay
Buildings & Improvements ($40,000) and Account #274-666.849 ADA Improvements ($40,000). Motion carried by all members
present.
Item G-9. Consider Approval of Agreement with the Canton Soccer Club. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Sneideman to approve the Agreement for Park Improvements between Canton Township and the Canton Soccer Club. Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Consider Approving the Purchase of a Grass Fire Skid Unit. (PSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of (1) FIRELITE Transport Deluxe Skid Unit in the amount of $11,600
from Kimtek Corporation, 2163 VT RT 5A, Orleans, VT 05860. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11. Consider
Approving the Purchase of a Vehicle Stabilization Kit. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the
purchase of a Rescue 42 CTC vehicle stabilization kit from Apollo Fire Equipment, 12584 Lakeshore Drive, Romeo, MI 48065
in the amount of $9,950.00 from Account #206-336-50.970.0030. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-12. Consider
approving the purchase of four ambulances. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the purchase of
two ambulances in 2015, in the amount of $431,734, and the ordering of two additional ambulances for delivery in 2016. Motion
carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve a budget amendment to decrease the 2015
Fire Transfer to Fund Balance Account #206-336-50.990 by $431,734.00, and to increase the 2015 Fire Capital Outlay-Vehicles
Account #206-336-50.970.0010 by $431,734.00. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-13. Consideration of Board
Approval Regarding Engineering Plans for the Hamlet South. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
approve the Agreement Regarding Engineering Plans for The Hamlet South, and further authorize the Township Supervisor and
Township Clerk to sign on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COM
MENT:
Mathew Zelinski, Dillon Yadley, Justin Clem, and Jonathon Wein– Boy Scout Troop 1537 asked is there anything they
could do to fill in the sidewalk gaps in the township. Supervisor LaJoy explained The Sidewalk Gap Program is addressing parcels
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