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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – May 8, 2018
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Clerk Siegrist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion by Graham-Hudak, supported by Slavens to appoint Trustee Anthony president pro tem for this meeting only. Motion
carried by all members present.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman
Members Absent: Williams Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Deputy Chief Wilsher, Asst.
Treasurer Malinczak, Public Works Manager Belair Staff Absent: Director Faas
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Sneideman to amend the agenda to remove Item C-1: Second Reading of Addition of Chapter 2, Article V to Canton
Township Code of Ordinances, Entitled “Code of Ethics” Sections 2-225 through 2-251 and Item G-1: Consider Approval of a
5-Year Agreement with Wayne County Appraisal, LLC (d/b/a WCA Assessing), for Municipal Assessing Services for Canton
Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Foster, supported by Siegrist to approve the
Board Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Foster, supported by
Siegrist to approve the Board Study Session Minutes of April 17, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Motion by Foster, supported by Siegrist to approve the Board Special Study Session Minutes of April 21, 2018 as presented.
Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Foster, supported by Siegrist to approve the Board Study Session Minutes of
May 1, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946
Briarfield, commented on potholes in Canton Roads, emergency shelters for seniors in the township, and bond issues from 1978.
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried
by all members present.
PRESENTATION: P-1: Senior Alliance Update
David Wilson, Business Development Manager for
the Senior Alliance (more commonly known as The Area Agency on Aging 1C) presented a report on their activities over the past
year and how they have assisted local seniors. Mr. Wilson left copies of the report with the board members.
P-2: Quarterly
Investment Report
Presenter: Treasurer Slavens Treasurer Slavens presented a copy of Quarterly Investment Report outlining
the funds and where the dollars are at. Copies of this report are available through the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Removed by above motion to amend the agenda. Item C-2. Appointment to the
Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman that the Board of Trustees of
the Charter Township of Canton approve the appointment of Virginia Thorne-Herrmann to the Commission for Culture, Arts &
Heritage to serve as the PCCS Representative for a three-year term through 12/31/2020. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-3. Consider Authorization of Permit for 2018 Liberty Fest Fireworks Display. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported
by Sneideman to authorize the Canton Township Clerk to sign the permit for ACE Pyro, LLC, authorizing their permission to
possess, transport and display fireworks at Canton’s Liberty Fest on June 16, 2018. Motion carried by all members present.
GEN-
ERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of a 5-Year Agreement with Wayne County Appraisal, LLC (d/b/a
WCA Assessing), for Municipal Assessing Services for Canton Township. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to approve the proposed Agreement with Wayne County Appraisal, LLC, and authorize the Township Supervisor to
sign the Agreement on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of a
Resolution to Make a Donation to the Michigan Townships Association to Provide Financial Assistance Toward the
Defense of the Ruling in Menard Inc. v City of Escanaba. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the
Resolution to Help Defray Legal Costs in Menard Inc. v City of Escanaba “Dark Store” Litigation by Making a Donation to the
Michigan Townships Association and authorize a payment of $5,000 be forwarded to the Michigan Townships Association.
Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CAN-
TON RESOLUTION TO HELP DEFRAY LEGAL COSTS IN MENARD INC. V CITY OF ESCANABA “DARK
STORE” LITIGATION BY MAKINGA DONATION TO THE MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION R E C I T A
T I O N S: WHEREAS,
Article IX, section 3 of the Michigan Constitution requires uniformity of taxation, and
WHEREAS
,
there is a case before the Michigan Tax Tribunal, Menard Inc. v City of Escanaba, that may determine a method of equitable val-
uation of a wide variety of commercial and large industrial facilities, especially corporate headquarters and unique properties
found in many townships; and
WHEREAS,
this case is on remand before the Tax Tribunal following a favorable ruling from the
Court of Appeals regarding valuation methodology and now has the potential to correct numerous prior rulings that resulted in
erroneous, low values of property and reduced revenues in communities across Michigan; and
WHEREAS,
exceptionally high
costs have been incurred by the City of Escanaba in excess of funds available from its Property Tax Administration Fee to achieve
an outcome from which many more communities, including the Canton Township will also benefit; and
WHEREAS,
MCL
211.44(3) provides, in part, “The costs of any appeals, in excess of funds available from the property tax administration fee, may
be shared by any taxing unit only if approved by the governing body of the taxing unit,” and
WHEREAS,
the city is anticipat-
ed to incur costs far in excess of funds available from its property tax administration fee, and
WHEREAS,
the Canton Township
Board of Trustees desires to help defray the costs of litigation and legal representation incurred by the City of Escanaba to ensure
that the City has adequate resources to provide to the Tribunal a competent and compelling defense of its valuation determina-
tions in Menard Inc. v City of Escanaba,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Canton Township Board of
Trustees authorizes a payment of $5,000 to the Michigan Townships Association to provide financial assistance toward the con-
tinued defense of the ruling in Menard Inc. v City of Escanaba
. CERTIFICATION
Roll Call: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak,
Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Ayes: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman Nays: None
Abstain: None Absent: Williams I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Motion adopted by the Board
of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on the 8 th Day
of May, 2018 and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compli-
ance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept
and will be or have been made available as required by said Act. Dated: May 8, 2018 Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk Charter Township
of Canton
Item G-3. Consider Award of a Purchase Order Contract to the Spalding DeDecker, Inc. for Completion of a
PASER Study of County and Private Roads. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens approve a purchase order con-
tract with Spalding DeDecker, Inc. for completion of the 2018 PASER study of County and private roads in the Township and
development of a RoadSoft Pavement Management model for an amount not-to exceed $25,190 under the existing Master
Services Agreement. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and
Award of Purchase Order Contracts to Roofing Technologies Associates and Schena Roofing for Roof Repairs and
Maintenance at the Canton Public Works Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following
budget amendment:
Increase Expense:
#592-536.930_0020 Water Maintenance and Repair of Buildings: $9,500 #592-
537.930_0020 Sewer Maintenance and Repair of Buildings: $9,500
Decrease Expense:
#592-536.990 Transfer to fund balance:
$19,000 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award a purchase order contract to
Roofing Technologies Associates for an amount not-to-exceed $4,200, and a purchase order to Schena Roofing for an amount
not to exceed $14,800 for necessary repairs/maintenance to the Public Works facility roofs. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
Item G-4. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and Award of a Purchase Order Contract to M-Tech for the
Purchase a GapVax Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the fol-
lowing budget amendment: Increase expense: #592-537.970_0040 Capital Outlay Vehicles: $450,000 Decrease Expense: #592-
536.990 Transfer to fund balance: $450,000 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to
award a purchase order contract to MTech for an amount not-to-exceed $450,000 for the purchase of a GapVax combination
Sewer Cleaning unit using the Oakland County Cooperative Contract. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-6.
Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and Award a Purchase Order Contract to Utility Instrumentation Services
for Electrical Preventative Maintenance at the Canton Public Works Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to approve the following budget amendment:
Increase Expense:
#592-536.930_0020 Water Maintenance & Repair
of Buildings: $5,500 #592-537.930_0020 Sewer Maintenance & Repair of Buildings: $5,500
Decrease Expense:
#592-536.990
Transfer to fund balance: $11,000 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve
a purchase order contract to Utility Instrumentation Services (UIS) for an amount not-to-exceed $11,000 for necessary mainte-
nance and repairs to the DPW facility electrical systems. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider Award of
a Purchase Order Contract to Trail Boss Trailers, Inc. for the Purchase of a 20-Ton Tag-Along Tilt Top Equipment Trailer.
(MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award a purchase order contract to Trail Boss Trailers, Incorporated of 15722
US Highway 45, Macon Mississippi 39341 for the purchase of a 20-ton tag-along tilt top trailer for an amount not to exceed
$24,875. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Approval of Bid Award for General Paving
Rehabilitation. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the bid and the contract for the General Paving
Rehabilitation project to S&J Asphalt Company, 39571 Michigan Ave., Canton, MI 48188 for $97,960 with funds to be paid from
Account #246-750.970_0020, Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9.
Consider Approval of Bid Award for Summit Gym Floor Resurface. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to
award the bid and the contract for the Summit Gym Floor Resurface to Cedar Creek Flooring, 7350 Cedar Creek Rd., Delton,
MI 49046 in an amount not to exceed $19,000 with funds to be paid from Account #208-757-50.970_0020 Capital Outlay
Buildings and Improvements. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Consider Approval of Bid Award for Rental
of Liberty Fest Tents, Tables and Chairs. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the bid and to authorize a
5-year agreement with an annual opt-out clause for any reason by Canton Township beginning in 2018 for the rental of Liberty
Fest tents, tables and chairs to American Rentals, Inc., 4901 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 in an amount not to exceed
$19,500 annually with funds to be paid from Account #101-691-59.940 – Recreation Special Events Rentals. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-11. Consider Approval of Bid Award for Rental of Liberty Fest Generators and Light Towers.
(CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the bid and to authorize a 5-year agreement with an annual opt-out
clause for any reason by Canton Township beginning in 2018 for the rental of Liberty Fest generators and light towers to Sunbelt
Rentals, Inc., 2341 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 in an amount not to exceed $7,500 annually with funds to be paid from
Account # 101-691-59.801_0070 - Professional and Contractual Svc Special Events. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-12. Consider Approval of Bid Award for Tennis and Basketball Courts Replacement and Budget Amendment.
(CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendments:
Revenue:
Decrease: 208-757-
50.699_1010 Transfers in General $119,191
Expenditures:
Decrease: 208-757-50.970_0020 Comm. Center/Capital Outlay Build
& Improv $119,191 101-270-99.801_0050 Professional and Contractual Svc $ 15,000 101-969.999_2080 Transfers Out
Community Center $119,191 Increase: 101-270-99.970_0080 Parks/Capital Outlay Land Improvements $134,191 Motion car-
ried by a vote of 5 to 1.
Item G-13. Consider First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 30 of the Canton Code of
Ordinances. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens I move to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends
Chapter 30, Section 3-35 of the Canton Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and to schedule a second
reading for May 22, 2018. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-14. Consider First Reading of an ordinance to
amend Chapter 38, of the Canton Code of Ordinances, entitled “Fire Prevention and Protection” to adopt the 2015
International Fire Code version. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to introduce for first reading an ordinance
which amends Chapter 38 of the Canton Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and to schedule a second
reading for May 22, 2018. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-15. Consider first reading of an ordinance to
amend Chapter 46, Article VII, Division 1, of the Canton Code of Ordinances entitled “Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions” to revise Section 46-505 and 46-506. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to introduce for first read-
ing an ordinance which amends Chapter 46, Article VII of the Canton Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances,
and to schedule a second reading for May 22, 2018. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-16. Consider Request to
Issue Purchase Order for Patrol Vehicle Conversion Parts. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a
Purchase Order to Cruisers, in Howell, MI, for patrol vehicle conversion parts in an amount not to exceed $28,000. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the listed amendment to the 2018 Police Budget
to accommodate this expense.
Increase Appropriations:
2018 Police Capital Outlay Vehicles Account #207-301-50.970_0040
$28,000
Decrease Appropriations:
2018 Transfer to Fund Balance #207-301-50.990 $28,000 Motion carried by all members
present.
Item G-17. Consider a Request to Purchase a Wireless Intercom/Headset System. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to approve the purchase and installation of a Setcom System 950 Vehicle Intercom System for twelve vehicles
totaling $37,476.50, from ComSource, Inc., Plymouth, MI. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-18. Consider
Request for the Purchase of a 3D Laser Scanner System. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the pur-
chase of a Faro Technologies 3D Laser Scanner System in the amount of $72,043. Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the below listed amendment to the 2018 Police Budget, utilizing Drug Forfeiture
funds for this purchase:
Increase Appropriations:
2018 Police Drug Forfeiture Account #207-301-50.743_0003 $72,043
Decrease Appropriations:
2018 Transfer to Fund Balance #207-301-50.990 $30,471
Increase Revenue:
2018 Fund Balance
Appropriation #207-000.695 $41,572 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-19. IT Services – Replace/Upgrade
Network. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the reduction of existing purchase order 2018-780 by
$181,716. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to create a new purchase order to
Access Interactive of Novi, Michigan, in the amount of $181,716, to cover the costs of equipment and implementation assistance
of their proposed Storage Area Network upgrade. Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COM-
MENT:
None
OTHER:
Treasurer Slavens wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Trustee Graham-Hudak commented this is
National Bike Week. Clerk Siegrist commented on potholes in general, explaining that in August there will be a ballot proposal
regarding a roads millage. Currently we do not have funds to apply to local roads.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Siegrist, supported
by Slavens to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. _____
Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____John
Anthony, President Pro Tem
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 or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 4, 2018 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration
Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed special land use request as provided in Section
27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES SPECIAL LAND USE
- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE
APPROVAL FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 6.08D2 FOR PARCEL NO. 049 99 0016 005 (37620
FORD). Property is located south of Ford Road and east of Lotz Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, May 31, 2018, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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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 notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication:
The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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It may be May, but the Basketball
Legends of Inkster are already thinking
about summer camps for students.
The group, which annually provides food
and toys for 100 Inkster families during the
holiday season, and hosts basketball clinics
and camps for students during the summer
will host the first fundraiser of the year from
4-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at Texas
Roadhouse.
That evening, 10 percent of all total food
purchased will be donated to the Inkster
group to help fund the upcoming basketball
camps.
Texas Roadhouse is located at 36750 Ford
Road. To donate to the Basketball Legends
of Inkster, access the website,
lends.com for a copy of the invitation from
Texas Roadhouse which must be presented
to send the donation to the group.
The invitation can also be accessed and
shown to the server on a smartphone.
He received medical treatment and
was sent for a court-mandated psycho-
logical examination following his
arraignment on the charges. Doctors
found him competent to stand trial and
aid in his own defense prior to the
scheduling of the preliminary hearing
last week.
Vern Paul, the father of the defendant
and husband of the victim, said in an
earlier interview that his son has atten-
tion-deficit disorder and had been diag-
nosed as bipolar.
If convicted of the charges, Paul faces
life inprison.
expect that no one in the custody of the
Westland Police Department would ever
lose their life. I know the police officers,
paramedics and firefighters throughout
both departments, from the lowest ranks
to the chiefs, feel as terrible about this sit-
uation as do I.”
Wild also promised Marshall's family
that he would do everything he could to
ensure an incident like never reoccurs.
He saidhe has directed the fire andpolice
chiefs to conduct a review to strengthen
and clarify departmental policies should
this type of situation occur in the future.
He said he has further instructed the
chiefs to take the time for additional staff
training, as necessary.
The death remains under investigation
by the office of the Wayne County
Prosecutor. Officials were adamant that
all city offices and personnel would coop-
erate with the prosecutor and not impede
the investigation in any way in an effort to
bring thematter to a conclusion.
Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik also
expressed his sympathies to Marshall's
family at themeeting.
“It is not uncommon for defendants in
narcotic cases to swallow drugs. What was
uncommon in this case was the unknown
large quantity of drugs that were swal-
lowed. The toxicology report confirmed
that Mr. Marshall swallowed an extremely
large amount of cocaine which became
fatal.
“I do not know if medical staff would
have been able to save him, but I do know
that we should have gotten him to a hospi-
tal sooner,” Jedrusik said.
Jedrusik said he is investigating any
possibility of any infraction of departmen-
tal rules in the situation and also examin-
ing the possible strengthening of rules
regarding such situations.
Fire Chief Michael Stradner also
expressed his sympathies to Marshall's
family.
“The resolution of the civil liability
arising from the death ofWilliamMarshall
is an important step for the family and for
the fire department,” Stradner said, “City
paramedics grieve the loss of every
patient they attend to and transport.”
The settlement was approved by the
WayneCountyCircuit Court last week.
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