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LEGAL NOTICE
1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS
NOTICE OF SPECIALASSESSMENT HEARING
Charter Township of Plymouth
Wayne County, Michigan
TO:
THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record
owners of land whose front footage constitutes more than 50% of the total front footage of the hereinafter described Special
Assessment District and the Township Board of the Charter Township of Plymouth proposes a road pavement rehabilitation
project in Plymouth Commons Subdivision and to create a Special Assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by Special
Assessment against the properties benefited therein.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth has
tentatively declared its intention to make the hereinafter described improvement:
The proposed improvements to the existing two-lane concrete roadway with integral curb and gutter shall con-
sist of partial pavement replacement by way of slab replacement, partial slab replacement, longitudinal and
transverse joint repair, subgrade preparation, crack sealing, and miscellaneous driveway work, sidewalk ramp,
drainage structure modification or subgrade underdrain installation, which may be needed to facilitate the
replacement of road pavement only, or as required by County of Wayne. The project commences at the west
right-of-way line of Ridge Road, and proceeds westerly on Commons Boulevard approximately 390 feet to the
intersection at Howland Park Drive, then proceeds along Howland Park Drive approximately 4,575 feet from
the intersection at Commons Boulevard to the intersection at Hopkins Drive, then proceeds easterly along
Cooke Avenue approximately 3,020 feet from the intersection at Hopkins Drive to the intersection at
Commons Boulevard. The project also includes Hopkins Drive commencing at the intersection of Cooke
Avenue and proceeding southerly approximately 420 feet to the north right-of way line of Powell Road, and
Winslow Court commencing at the intersection with Cooke Avenue and proceeding southeasterly approximate-
ly 195 feet to its point of termination, and Fuller Court commencing at the intersection with Howland Park
Drive and proceeding westerly approximately 435 feet to its point of termination, and Belton Court commenc-
ing at the intersection of Howland Park Drive and proceeding northeasterly approximately 240 feet to its point
of termination, and Standish Court commencing at the intersection of Howland Park Drive and proceeding
easterly approximately 495 feet to its point of termination.
That it has further been tentatively determined that the following described lots and parcels of land will specially benefit from
said improvements and will constitute a Special Assessment District against which the cost of said improvement shall be
assessed:
The district limit for frontage along Commons Boulevard, Howland Park Drive, Cooke Avenue, Hopkins
Drive, Winslow Court, Fuller Court, Belton Court, and Standish Court consists of Lots 1 through 130 of
Plymouth Commons Subdivision, located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 30, T.1S, R.8E, of Plymouth
Township, Wayne County, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth shall meet on
Tuesday,
June 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, Michigan 48170
, for the pur-
pose of reviewing said proposed Special Assessment District, and hearing objections to the improvement, creation of the Special
Assessment District, and the assessment thereon. All persons may then and there appear and make any objections they may
have to such improvement and assessment. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount, if
any, of the special assessment to the state tax tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or agent thereof, may appear in person at
the hearing, or may file an appearance or protest by letter. All parties or agents appearing in person at the hearing for purposes
of protest should request the appearance be entered into the record of the meeting.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the estimate of cost and recommendations of the engineer for said pro-
posed Special Assessment District have been filed with the Township and are available for public examination at the office of
the Township Clerk. The estimate of cost of such project is in the approximate amount of $861,200, which may be updated at
the above noted hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that periodic redetermination of costs for the proposed Special Assessment
District may be necessary and may be made without further notice to the record owners or parties in interest in the property.
___________________________
Nancy Conzelman
Charter Township of Plymouth
9955 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
(734) 354-3224
Publish:
June 2, 2016
June 9, 2016
PT060216-0058 2.5 x 8.063
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 Kerreen Conley, Human
Resources Manager, 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 Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, 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.
Publish: 6/2/2016
EC060216-1331 2.5 x 4.72
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – May 24, 2016
Motion by Yack, supported by Sneideman to appoint Treasurer McLaughlin as chair in Supervisor LaJoy’s absence. Motion car-
ried by all members present. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday,
May 24, 2016 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Treasurer McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack
Members Absent: LaJoy Staff Present: Director Meier, Director Trumbull Staff Absent: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director
Faas, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board
Minutes of May 17, 2016 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George
Miller, 1946 Briarfield, inquired about the protocol/ordinance regarding disturbing the peace. He asked if the township has the
ability to trace calls made to Township Administrative or Public Safety phone lines. Ms. McLaughlin stated she did not feel the
township had that ability on the regular lines, however she did not know if Public Safety did. Mr. Miller made reference to an
ongoing issue regarding his dogs.
Payment of Bills
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills
as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1: Public Hearing For Consideration of a
“Class C” Liquor License for 6 Cheeses LLC, DBA Tom+Chee, in Parcel Numbers 053-99-0005-003/053-99- 0013-004
located on the south side of Ford Road east of Lilley Road (tentative address 41847 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187,
Canton Township, Wayne County (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to open the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
to consider the request for a new class C license to be located at 41847 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township,
Wayne County, for 6 Cheeses LLC, DBA Tom+Chee. Motion carried by all members present. James and Sue Cox, franchise
developers for the Metro-Detroit area. This will be their 3 rd location in the area and are looking at the new stadium in Detroit as
well as Ann Arbor. Their menu offers gluten-free, vegan, and nut-allergy conscious options. All items are fresh made with no
freezers, fryers, or microwaves. They expect their Canton location to be open late September/early October. Trustee Yack asked
if other locations have liquor licenses. Mr. Cox replied the Northville location does. This will be a tavern license – bottled/canned
domestic and craft beer and wine only. This will be a truly “Family-Friendly” location with counter service providing the food
within 5 – 7 minutes. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams close the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. to consider the request
for a new Class “C” license to be located at 41847 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, for
6 Cheeses LLC, DBA Tom+Chee. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve
the request for a new Class “C” License 41847 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, for 6
Cheeses LLC, DBA Tom+Chee. “above all others”. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-
1. Consider Approving a Resolution to Accept FY 2015 SAFER Grant, if Awarded (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approve Acceptance of FEMA’s FY2015 SAFER Grant for Seven
Firefighters, if Awarded WHEREAS,
the Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees is aware of the Fire Department’s
application for a FEMA FY2015 Assistance to Firefighters SAFER Grant to fund seven firefighter positions with full-salary &
fringe benefits for a period of two years, in the estimated amount of $1,090,866; and
WHEREAS,
the Charter Township of
Canton Board of Trustees understands the Township has 180 days following the potential SAFER grant award to fill the seven
positions and begin the two year grant funding period; and
WHEREAS,
the Charter Township of Canton agrees to accept the
FEMA FY2015 Assistance to Firefighters SAFER Grant should said grant be awarded to Canton; and,
NOWTHEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby authorize this resolution to be
signed by the Township Clerk as official commitment to the receipt of the aforementioned grant. ___Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan
Item C-2. Consider Approval of Application for Healthy Food Connect Grant and
Acceptance of Grant Funds (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve submission of an application to the
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan – Healthy Food Connect Grant towards the implementation of a food access and
education program for seniors, and to accept the funds if approved. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to approve the following budget amendment if awarded by the Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan – Healthy Food Connect grant: Increase Revenues: 101-691-49.539State Grants $ 21,000 Increase Expenses: 101-691-
49.705_0015 Part-time Wages $ 3,800 101-691-49.742 Program Supplies $ 8,200 101-691-49.801_0050 Professional &
Contractual Services $ 9,000 Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Adoption
of a Resolution for Approval of Application for Addition MERS Service Credit by seven employees (FBD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to adopt the Resolutions allowing the purchase of additional service credit by Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the Resolutions allowing the purchase of additional service credit by Karen Ballelli,
Adam DeCraene Patricia Esselink, James Harrison, Matt Niemczewski, Anna Stump, and William Tucker. Motion carried by all
members present.
APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL CREDITED SERVICE Member Certification and Governing
Body Resolution GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION
As provided by the MERS Plan Document, and in accordance with
the Employer’s policy there under the additional credited service described above is hereby granted this Member by Resolution
of the governing Body of Canton, Chtr Twp of, at its meeting on May 24, 2016. The Employer understands this is an estimated
cost, calculated using actuarial assumptions approved by the Retirement Board. Any difference between the assumptions and
actual experience will affect the true cost of the additional service. For example, changes in benefit programs through adoption
or transfer of the affected employee to a division with ‘better·’ benefits; increases in wages other than 4.5% per year; and changes
to the anticipated date of termination, will affect the actual cost of the additional service (increase or decrease). Thus, actual future
events and experience may result in changes different than those assumed, and liability different than that estimated. The
Employer understands and agrees that it is accountable for any difference between estimated and actual costs. _____Date:___
Signature of Authorized Official from Charter Township of Canton
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Trustee Sneideman stated the annual golf outing for Canton Community Foundation is set for June 15, 2016. Additional infor-
mation is available at cantonfoundatin.org
ADJOURN:
Motion by Sneideman, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:31 p.m.
Motion carried by all members present.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
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 and can also be accessed through our web
site
after Board Approval.
EC060216-1332 2.5 x 7.875
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2016 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENTS
Miscellaneous locations throughout Plymouth Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and
pursuant to the findings of necessity; assessment against owners of property; hearing; exceptions; notice of the Charter
Township of Plymouth that the Board of the Charter Township of Plymouth will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 14,
2016 in the Town Hall Meeting Room at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 at 7:00 p.m.
for the proposed sidewalk replacements.
Publish: The Eagle 06/02/16 & 06/09/16
PT060216-0056 2.5 x 1.832
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
PLEASE TAKE NOTE that a Public Hearing will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI
48170, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth to
consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate request for real and personal property improvements at Jogue
Incorporated, 14731 Helm Ct.. The request is available for inspection from 8-4:30 daily in the Clerk's Office. During the public
hearing which begins at 7:00 pm., any resident of Plymouth Township or members of the Legislative Board of any affected tax-
ing unit in the Township shall have the right to appear and be heard. Written comments addressed to the Clerk will be consid-
ered. Following the public hearing, the Board may decide on the request by resolution.
Publish: June 2, 2016
PT060216-0057 2.5 x 1.63
TenCantonTownship residents will vie
for the six four-year terms on the volun-
teer library board thisNovember.
Five incumbents including Nancy
Eggenberger, Michelle Farell, James
Fausone, Thomas Hartnett and Don
Turner will seek re-election while current
member Sommer Foster will not seek
reelection as she is seeking a term on the
townshipboard of trustees.
The incumbents will be challenged by
HassanAhmad, JasmineLee, JanePandit,
Paul Talwar andAmyWatts.
The library board will be charged with
formulating a long-range plan with goals
into the year 2020 and overseeing the
plans for more renovations at the heavily-
used facility, one of the busiest in the state.
The library currently has 16 full-time
employees along with about 84 part-time
positions.
Library officials said the library loaned
1,411,415 items in 2015 and was visited by
487,095 users. Currently, the library has
77,462 card holders. A community survey
of residents in 2014 found that the library
is considered the most important facility
by amajority of residents.
The Jack Demmer Ford Golf Outing ben-
efiting the Canton Police Benevolence Fund
is planned for June 15 at Fox Hills Golf &
Banquet Center.
The participation fee is $195 for individ-
ual golfers or $700 for a foursome. The fee
includes 18 holes of golf, a continental
breakfast, lunch, complementary drinks,
contests, dinner and banquet with awards
andprizes.
The day will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun
start.
Formore information, contact the Canton
CommunityFoundation (734) 495-1200.
Sponsorships ranging from $125 to $5000
are still available.
a.m. July 30 and the programwill start at
9 a.m. at Heritage Park which is located
behind the Canton Administration
Building, 1150 S. CantonCenterRoad.
All proceeds from this event will go to
benefit Wounded Warrior Project.
Tickets are currently on sale now at
; just
searchDanNevins. Tickets are currently
$35 online and will be $45 the day of the
event.
Ticket price includes a Wounded
Warrior Project yoga mat and carrying
bag, as well as a Wounded Warrior
Project support bracelet, while supplies
last. Participants will also receive a tax
statement at the end of 2016 stating the
portion of the donation that is tax
deductible. Learn more about Nevins' at
.
For additional information about this
special outdoor yoga session with
Nevins, visit
/
canton or call (734) 394-5360.
Yoga
FROM PAGE 1
Sworn
officer
The Canton Police
Department welcomed
newest police officer,
Joseph Doll, left, to the
department last week.
Doll was sworn in by
Township Clerk Terry
Bennett last week with
his family in attendance.
All new police officers in
Canton are required to
successfully complete a
16-week instructor-led
field training program,
prior to working on their
own. This program is
designed to orientate
and develop recruit offi-
cers, maximizing their
potential and providing
them with the tools nec-
essary to successfully
make the transition into
their new position as a
Canton police officer.
