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Canton Township officially marks National Police Week

Julie Brown well. ” “It was a unanimous vote for
Staff Writer “These brave individuals this young lady,” Anthony said,
answered the call for service,” Our communities rely adding the strong pool of 17
Police Week observance in said Anthony. “Our communities on these courageous individuals. applicants shows the township
Canton Township included those rely on these courageous individ- newsletter is read.
who “lost their lives in the line of uals.” “A good group of people. It's
duty,” said Township Trustee A star of the evening was going to be a good start,” noted
John Anthony. canine Ofc. Hoss, retiring after Ofc. Hoss' work led to significant United States. added Clerk Michael Siegrist.
Anthony, a former FBI agent, eight years of work with Ofc. forfeiture money for public safety. In other business, Canton Sidewalks at the front of the
praised Canton police officers Bryan Szostak at the canine's Anthony mentioned police Township trustees unanimously Village Theater at Cherry Hill are
during the May 14 board of side. Hoss retired on April 5 of officers killed in the line of duty OK'd Charise Anderson as a also being upgraded.
trustees meeting for their “merit, this year, said Anthony, and in 2018 as well as those injured. board of ethics member. Trustees that evening unani-
dignity, reliability and bravery.” worked in schools, helped to find The Officer Down Memorial Anderson is an attorney who mously awarded that work to
Anthony thanked the families of missing persons, and did drug Page, on the web at works for the Attorney Grievance Rotondo Construction Corp. of
the assembled policemen and searches. www.odmp.org, reports 163 line- Commission investigating mis- Farmington Hills in the amount
policewomen in the audience as Sgt. Ed Johnson added that of-death duties for 2018 in the conduct. of $40,573.
Church to honor 2 for decades of service to community

Two community leaders in completed her residency training reach efforts from 2013 until educational doctorate and edu- through 12th grade to 3000 stu-
Inkster will be honored for their in family practice at the Medical presently. She also organized an cation specialist degrees. dents in the next five years. AIA
activism and contributions on College of Georgia in 1991. She outreach effort at the Wayne He is currently the Chief anticipates enrollment of 1,000
Sunday, May 25. retired from Henry Ford Health County Family Center. Executive Officer, Chief students this fall.
Adventist Community Systems in 2018. She also currently serves with Academic Officer, Chief Special guests expected at the
Services Day at Sharon Seventh She is married to William the Adventist Community Administrative Officer and Adventist Community Services
Day Adventist (SDA) Church will Hall, Jr. Service Department of the Superintendent of the American Day honoring Prude-Hall and
honor Paula Prude-Hall, M.D. Prude-Hall served in the church. International Academy (AIA) White include Inkster Mayor
and Thomas Edward White dur- United States Army reserves White was raised in Inkster School District. Since his arrival Byron Nolen and State Rep.
ing a special celebration begin- from 2002 until 2010 and served and attended the Sharon at the school district in 2014, it Jewell Jones.
ning at 11 a.m. Sunday. The free 3-month deployments in Seventh Day Adventist Church. has grown from 120 students The speaker for the service
event is open to the public and a Afghanistan, Germany and After graduating from Peterson- attending classes in space leased will be Pastor Errol E. Liverpool,
vegan soul food lunch will be Indiana. Warren Academy as salutatorian in an old school building to a PhD.
served. She served as Health and and class president, he began his charter school district with 770 For further information about
Prude-Hall earned her med- Temperance director at Sharon college career at Oakwood students. The AIA now owns the ceremony or Adventist
ical degree in 1988 from SDA church from 2013 until 2017 University in Alabama. He has three buildings and employs a Community Services, contact
Michigan State University and organized the blood pres- completed his master's degree staff of nearly 80. His goal is to Director Lucy Byrd at (313) 293-
College of Human Medicine and sure and prayer community out- and is currently working on his offer classes in pre-kindergarten 9753 or lucybyrd2@gmail.com.

Personal Care Pantry open Wounded Warrior yoga set

Visitors to the Canton Liberty Fest will House in Washington, DC to the Africa
The Summit on the Park Personal arrangements by emailing summit- have a chance to meet a real hero and per- Yoga Project in Nairobi, Kenya. When he's
Care Pantry will open to the public memberservices@canton-mi.org. haps change their lives. not leading classes for hundreds of partici-
this month during regular business The Summit is at 46000 Summit Dan Nevins, who lost both legs while pants, he can usually be found sharing his
hours. Parkway, which runs west off of serving in Afghanistan, will teach a special passion for life as an inspirational speaker.
The pantry will offer assistance to Canton Center Road south of the Wounded Warrior Yoga session at the Registration for the Wounded Warrior
community members struggling to Canton Administration Building. Amphitheater from 10-11 a.m. Saturday to Yoga session which is presented by Old
meet important basic needs. For more information, call (734) benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Glory Flags and Flagpoles, is available
Those experiencing a need or 394-5460. Nevins has been invited to teach yoga online in advance at www.cantonliber-
acquainted with one who may need Products in the pantry may throughout the world, from the White tyfest.com or at the event for $10.
help can visit the pantry by asking a include items such as: Chapstik,
member services staff at the Summit deodorant, diapers, lotion, razors, To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900.
on the Park front desk or make sanitary items.

Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings May 14, 2019 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Township of Canton was held Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 1150 Canton Center S. Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called
the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Boy Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Members Present: Anthony, Foster,
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director
Meier, Director, Director Trumbull Adoption of Agenda Motion by Foster, supported by Sneideman to approve the agenda as
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at amended to add Resolution 0 to declare May 12-18, 2019, as Police Week in Canton, Michigan. Motion carried unanimously.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Approval of Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of April 23 & May 8,
2019 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment was held. Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, support-
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township ed by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RECOGNITION: Resolution to
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, declare May 12-18, 2019 as Police Week in Canton, Michigan. Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to approve resolu-
or activities. tion to declare May 12-18, 2019 as Police Week in Canton, Michigan. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution Recognizing
Retired Canine Officer Hoss. Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to approve resolution to recognize retired Canine
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- Officer Hoss. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Calendar: Item C-1. Consider Extension of an Existing Metro-Act
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Permit with ATT Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the renewal of the Metro-Act-Right-of-Way
the ADA. Telecommunications permit for ATT and authorize the Township Clerk to sign the permit on behalf of Canton Township. Motion
carried unanimously. Item C-2. Consider the Second Reading of Code of Ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article II of
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Canton Code of Ordinances Entitled “Offenses Involving the Person” to revise Section 46-31. Motion by Siegrist, support-
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township ed by Slavens to remove from the table, hold the Second Reading and adopt an amendment to Canton Code of Ordinances, which
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other amends Chapter 46 of Canton Code of Ordinances, to be published and become effective on May 23, 2019. Motion carried unan-
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. imously. Item C-3. Consider Authorization of permit for 2019 Liberty Fest fireworks display. Motion by Siegrist, support-
ed by Slavens to approve authorization of the Canton Township Clerk to sign the permit for ACE Pyro, LLC, authorizing their
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies permission to possess, transport and display fireworks at Canton’s Liberty Fest on June 15, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- General Calendar: Item G-1. Consider Approval of Website ADA Compliance service with CivicPlus. Motion by Siegrist,
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets supported by Sneideman to approve waiving the Township Purchasing Policy requirements for publication of a request for pro-
are generally prohibited. posal for purchases in excess of $10,000 and approve the attached 3-year agreement between the Township and CivicPlus for the
AudioEye Ally Services. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a purchase order in
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- an amount not to exceed $11,300 payable to CivicPlus, Inc. for subscription to and services offered by the AudioEye Ally
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Services. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-2. Consider approval of the purchase of 2019 computer workstation replace-
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon ments. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve to waive the purchasing policy request for proposal requirement for
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. this purchase utilizing the price as negotiated by the State of Michigan. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to create a new purchase order to Dell Computers in an amount not to exceed $140,500 to cover the cost of
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its purchasing 153 computers. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-3. Consider approval of a budget amendment and award of
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. a purchase order contract to Michigan CAT for the purchase of a CAT 308E2 RQ rubber track excavator and Towmaster
tilt trailer to transport. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment: Increase
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities expense: #592-537.970_0040 Capital Outlay Vehicles; $69,458; #592-536.970_0040 Capital Outlay Vehicles: $69,458. Decrease
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Expense: #592-536.999. Transfer to fund balance: $138,916. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Slavens move to award a purchase order contract to Michigan CAT for an amount not-to-exceed $138,916 for the purchase of a
2019 CAT 308E2 RQ rubber track excavator and Towmaster tilt transport trailer. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-4.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- Consider authorizing an extension of contracts for Schena Roofing, Spectrum Signs, Mannik Smith Group and Kentwood
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- Office Furniture. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the Township Supervisor and/or Township Clerk to sign
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. an extension to the agreements for: • Roof Repair and Replacement Service to Schena Roofing and Sheet Metal • Office Furniture
Repair and Replacement to Kentwood Office Furniture • Sign design, manufacture and installation to Spectrum Sign and Design
Publish: 05/23/19 CN1891 - 052319 2.5 x 4.72 • Geotechnical Services to Mannik Smith Group The contract extensions will be for a period of three years each pursuant to the
original contracts. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-5. Consider approval of improvements for irrigation at Heritage
Park. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase from Reliable Landscaping Inc., 8285 N. Lilley Road,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Canton, MI 48187 for the installation of an irrigation system at an amount of $58,300 to be paid from Account #101-752-
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA 99.970_0080. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-6. Consider approval of bid award for roof and soffit replacement at the
JUNE 13TH, 2019 Canton Human Services Center. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the bid and the contract for the Canton
Human Services Center Roof and Soffit Replacement to Weatherseal Home Improvement Company 5166 Oro Drive Shelby Twp.
MI 48047 in an amount not to exceed $70,465 with funds to be paid from Account # 274-694.970_0020 Community
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, June 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Development Block Grant fund. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-7. Consider approval of bid award for sidewalk reha-
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, bilitation at Village Theater. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the bid and the contract for the Sidewalk
Canton, MI 48188.
Rehabilitation at Village Theater to Rotondo Construction Corp. 20771 Randall St. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 in an amount not
to exceed $40,573 with funds to be paid from Account #101-761-50.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements.
7:00 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously. Item G-8. Consider approval to increase the purchase order for the rental of Liberty Fest
tents, tables and chairs. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the increase to the purchase order for American
Call to Order
Rentals, Inc., 4901 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 in an amount not to exceed $21,500 annually with funds to be paid
from Account #101-691-59.940 – Recreation Special Events Rentals. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-9. Consider
Pledge of Allegiance
approval of proposal for Summit Aquatic Center lazy river coating replacement. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
award a contract for the Summit Aquatic Center Lazy River Coating Replacement project to Aquatic Source 190 Summit St.
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski. Brighton, MI 48116 for $30,000 with funds to be paid from Account #208-757-50.970_0020, Capital Outlay Buildings and
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Improvements. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-10. Consider approval of 2019 budget amendments to Police Forfeiture
accounts. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve amendments to forfeiture revenue and expenditure accounts in
Approval of Agenda
the 2019 Police Budget, as stated below: Increase 2019 Police Revenues: Fund Balance Appropriation Federal DEA Forfeitures
Acct #207-000-695_1004: $50,000 Fund Balance Appropriation OMNIBUS Forfeitures Acct #207-000-695_1006: $45,000
Approval of Minutes: Increase 2019 Police Expenditures: Program Expenses OMNIBUS Forfeiture Acct #207-301-50.763_0020: $45,000 Program
APRIL 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Expenses DEA Forfeitures Acct #207-301-50.763_0021: $50,000 Motion carried unanimously. Item G-11. Consider approval
of the purchase of a one-year extended warranty for 800 MHz radios. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
General Calendar:
approve the purchase of a Motorola one-year extended warranty for 227 mobile and portable 800 MHz radios in the amount of
$15,810, from ComSource Inc., 41271 Concept Drive, Plymouth, Michigan. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-12. Consider
1. Applicant Raymond Goldsmith, for property located at 44330 Duchess, on the east side of Sheldon Road approval of request to renew billing service agreement with AccuMed Billing, Inc. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
between Fair Oaks and Cherry Hill Road, Zoning R-5, appealing Article V Fences, Walls and Borders, Section to approve the renewal of a five-year contract with AccuMed Billing, Inc., for the cost recovery billing of emergency medical
78-121 Definitions, Section 78-129(h) General Construction Standards, Prohibited Fences; Maintenance, services and limited fire services offered by the Canton Fire Department, utilizing the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade
Location in Front Yard and 78-1314(b) Zoning District Restrictions, All other Zoning Districts Corner Lots. Network quote of a six percent service fee. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-13. Consider approval of the purchase of a
Parcel ID 71-060-02-0078-000 (Building)
2. Applicant Jim Truax, for property located at 6250 Haggerty Road, on the east side of Haggerty Road between replacement Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and an associated 2019 police budget amendment. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to approve the purchase of one (1) 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid from Signature Ford, 3942 W. Lansing Rd,
Warren and Ford Roads, Zoning LI, appealing 4.01c.6 Off-Street Parking Requirements, Minimum Number of Perry, MI 48872 via a Macomb County Bid #21-18 MY2020 in the amount of $35,834. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by
Spaces Required for Each Use, and Section 26.04 Requirements for Industrial Districts Front Yard Setback in Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve an amendment to the 2019 Police Budget as listed below: INCREASE REVENUE:
Industrial Districts. Parcel ID 71-047-01-0001-000 (Planning)
207-301.695 Fund Balance Appropriations $35,834. INCREASE EXPENSES: 207-301-50.970.0040 Capital Outlay Vehicles
$35,834. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-14. Consider approval of appointment to the Board of Ethics of Charise
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the Anderson. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the appointment of Charise Anderson to the Board of Ethics as
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
the Township Board Appointee. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-15. Consider approval of a purchase order to Dominion
Voting Systems for purchase of Election equipment. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a purchase order to
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for the purchase of software in the amount of $23,600. Motion carried unanimously. Additional
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special Public Comment: None Other: Adjourn: Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Motion carried unan-
imously.
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice. S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
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