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CANTON
CANTON

Veteran police officer retires after 25 years

Canton Township Police put a formal program into place, as a platoon supervisor providing demeanor, officials said. He dis-
Department Sgt. Dale Waltz will of which 18 full-time PSSOs have leadership, training and direc- played a natural ability of putting
officially retire at the end of this since participated and been pro- tion to his assigned shift of patrol people at ease during their most
month after a quarter of a centu- moted to either a police officer or officers. He was also responsible stressful and sometimes traumat-
ry on the job. firefighter within the township. for administrative assignments ic events, they added and said
Waltz began his 25-year career Early on, in addition to his and special projects. Waltz carried these traits of kind-
with the Canton department in road patrol duties, Waltz held Most notably, Waltz was influ- ness, respect and humor into his
1996 as a Public Safety Service several special assignments ential in cultural awareness leadership role, working to build
Officer (PSSO), performing the including training instructor, training within the organization, a competent and compassionate
tasks of call taker, dispatcher and Explorer team advisor, evidence and he played a significant role work force.
jail attendant. Two-years later, he technician, and field training on the department original “Sgt. Dale Waltz has been an
took a leave of absence and put officer. Waltz also served several Canton Response to Hate Crimes active member of the depart-
himself through the police acad- years assigned to the Plymouth- Coalition, bringing people of dif- ment, putting great effort into all
emy and in 1999, he tested for Canton Educational Park as a ferent backgrounds together for of his assignments and undertak-
and was promoted to the position school resource officer where he the common purpose of working ings,” said Chad Baugh, police
of police officer. made a positive impact on stu- toward an inclusive community. chief. “Dale's compassion for
Department administrators dents attending the high school Waltz has been recognized on humanity has been a strength
took note of the organizational campus, officials said. numerous occasions by citizens throughout his career-driving his Sgt. Dale Waltz
benefits of a PSSO transitioning Waltz was promoted to the expressing their appreciation of dedication for the betterment of dents he so proudly served,”
to a sworn officer and soon after rank of sergeant in 2013, serving his patient and courteous the organization and the resi- Baugh said.

Father who shot son Art contest is now under way in Canton

Contest participants may submit their
How do you spell CANTON?
original completed artwork to Facebook or
Members of the Canton Commission for
will serve probation Culture, Arts, and Heritage are welcoming Instagram using #howdoyouspellcanton
unique interpretations of the name using
along with the team or individual name
photos of objects in the community to spell
hashtag. Entries should also identify the
out the township name. The letter art pho- location of each letter found within the
The man who accidently killed his will serve three years probation. tography will continue to accept original community or explain the inspiration.
8-year-old son while cleaning a rifle Nicholas Bennett pleaded guilty to artwork entries through Sept. 6. Final submission must spell out
carelessly discharging a firearm caus- Canton residents or groups with at least C.A.N.T.O.N. in one complete digital image.
ing injury or death, a lesser charge one Canton resident are asked to take pic- One contest winner (individual or group)
than the involuntary manslaughter tures in the Canton community to create a will be selected to receive a gift basket fea-
crime prosecutors originally filed unique sign spelling out C.A.N.T.O.N. for a turing a variety of gift cards valued at more
against him. Bennett, 34, was also chance to win a gift basket featuring a vari- than $100. The winner(s) will be
ordered by Third Circuit Judge ety of gift cards valued at more than $100. announced by Oct. 1 at www.canton-
Darnella Williams-Claybourne to pay Participants are encouraged to photo- mi.org/181 and at www.facebook.com/can-
nearly $1,500 in fines and court costs. graph businesses, offices, landscapes, art, tonfun.
As part of his probation, as ordered found items in nature, and any signs/sym- The Commission for Culture, Arts, and
by the court, Bennett cannot possess bols that represent each letter in the name Heritage serves the Canton Community and
any firearms and he cannot be in the Canton. The name can even be spelled in a leads the effort to weave all forms of art and
company of anyone possessing different language, organizers said. heritage into the fabric of the Greater
firearms. “We're hoping that area residents will Canton Community, according to the web-
The boy’s death took place the think outside the box and photograph site. Members of the Canton Commission
afternoon of Dec. 15 as Bennett was unique letter art as they explore Canton for Culture, Arts, and Heritage currently
working on a rifle in the family home with everything it has to offer,” stated meet at 7 p.m. the second Monday of
on Old Michigan Avenue in Canton Samar Sakakini, Canton Commission for February, May, August and November via
Township. The gun discharged, strik- Culture, Arts, and Heritage chairperson. Zoom.
ing and killing the 8-year-old who was “This spelling contest is a fantastic opportu- For more information about this contest
in the same room. The child was nity for participants to share their creativi- or the Commission for Culture, Arts and
transported by Canton emergency ty, enjoy themselves out and about in Heritage, visit www.canton-mi.org/181 or
Nicholas Bennett responders to a nearby hospital. Canton, and win a fun prize package.” email culturalcommission@canton-mi.org.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
Members: Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
Trustees: Kate Borninski, Sommer Foster, Tania Ganguly, Steven Sneideman 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,
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 4/06/2021: Synopsis: Meeting Cancelled. or activities.
Regular Meeting 4/13/2021: Synopsis: Presentations: Legislative Update & Water Storage Analysis. Resolutions: Recognizing Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
Earth Day & Arab American Heritage Month. Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Regular (Study Session) Meeting 4/20/2021: Synopsis: Discussion on Proposed Fire Station No. 4, Presentation on Youth Sports
in the Canton Community, and Presentation on the Rental Inspection Process, as posted in full on website. 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
Regular Meeting 4/27/2021: Synopsis: Presentation: Police Transparency & Guidance Subcommittee of the Canton Coalition for of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
Inclusive Communities. Resolution: Recognizing Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Approved consent and general cal- ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
endar as posted in full on website.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied at 1150 and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information. CN2238 - 052721 2.5 x 2.359 ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE 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
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
June 16, 2021 – 7:00 PM as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for June 16,2021 at 7:00 PM by electronic remote access The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
via Zoom. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the township’s website at programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
https://twp.northville.mi.us/. The ZBA will consider variance requests to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance, for property located
at 15615 Marilyn Ave. 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,
• Article 3.2 (I) (3), to allow a 3' side yard setback; where a minimum of 5' is required. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
• Article 18.2 (V), to allow a 7' setback from the power line; where a minimum of 10’ is required.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. The als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Paul Slatin, Chair Publish: 05/27/21 CN2237 - 052721 2.5 x 4.72
Zoning Board of Appeals
Publish: May 27, 2021 NT0134 - 052721 2.5 x 2.294
LEGAL SUMMARY
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SYNOPSIS COUNTY OF WAYNE
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAPTER 70

DATE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70, OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDI-
TIME: 7:00 p.m. NANCES ENTITLED TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, SEC. 70-6, TO PROVIDE FOR A VIOLATION FOR BLOCKING
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. OR IMPEDING TRAFFIC
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee
Christopher Roosen, Trustee SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE CODE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. Agendas: Chapter 70 of the Charter Township of Canton Code of Ordinances entitled Traffic and Vehicles, Sec. 70.6 is amend-
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved ed to make impeding traffic a civil infraction. By doing so it ensures Canton ordinance violations benefit Canton Township and
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: help cover the cost of court activities.
A. Building Board of Appeals – Reappoint Joe Vig – Approved
B. FY 2020 Audit Presentation – Plante & Moran – Presented & Approved SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY
C. Public Service Presentation – Water Storage – Presented & Approved
D. Landfill Working Committee Report – Presented If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, cor-
3. Public Hearing: None poration, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitu-
4. Brief Public Comments: One resident had a question or comment for the Board. tional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
5. New Business:
A. Meadowbrook Country Club Fireworks Permit – Approved SECTION 3. REPEAL
B. FY 2021 Senior Alliance Local Match – Approved
C. FY2020 Project Carryforward Budget Amendment – Approved All Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to
D. Dugout Bid Award – Approved give this Ordinance full force and effect.
E. Document Management Software – Approved
F. Temporary Sign – Northville Christian – Approved SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
G. Temporary Sign – Country Garden Club of Northville – Approved
H. Cross Connection Control Program – Approved All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun
I. Wayne County Hazard Mitigation Plan – Approved and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this
6. Unfinished Business: None Ordinance.
7. Ordinances:
A. Outdoor Uses Ordinance Amendment – Approved SECTION 5. PUBLICATION
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $ 2,875,075.16 for the period of April 3, 2021 to May 7, 2021. – Approved The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by
9. Board Communication & Reports: law.
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen
and Todd Mutchler SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on May 28, 2021.
Respectfully submitted: Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton,
Mark Abbo, Supervisor 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48188, during regular business hours.
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0135 - 052721 2.5 x 5.308 CN2239 - 052721 2.5 x 5.625