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CANTON
CANTON

Residents take trash complaints to trustees

Julie Brown largest amounts of trash to be Memorial Day holiday as well
Special Writer collected each year. as GFL staffing issues have ”
“We're working hard at get- caused some situations. He Canton residents complained
Sam Caramagno, of GFL ting back on track,” he said. said GFL wages have
(Green For Life) trash pickup, Resident Jasmine Lee out- increased by as much as $4 an that they haven't had their phone
faced intensive questioning at lined the issues she has experi- hour, and added that the heavy calls to GFL returned in a timely manner.
the June 8 Canton Township enced with GFL in a letter to call volume to the service cen-
Board of Trustees meeting. township Treasurer Dian ter is “at least on the down-
He was questioned both by Slavens and to township swing.”
residents, including Jasmine Supervisor Anne Marie Lee and another resident
Lee, and by trustees over trash Graham-Hudak. both used the chat comments Michigan community. sergeant spoke at the virtual
pickup problems in Canton “We are having a lot of at the virtual meeting to sug- In other business, trustees meeting regarding the appeal
Township. In addition, Canton issues,” she said. Another resi- gest a review of the GFL con- unanimously denied an appeal and trustees expressed con-
residents complained that they dent asked during the meeting tract and at least consider seek- of a man who sought an ice cerns about the 2016 incident
haven't had their phone calls to if plastics are incinerated in ing another provider. Trustee cream vendor license. He had of the vendor applicant taking
GFL returned in a timely man- Canton to which there was no Steven Sneideman noted other a speeding ticket in Westland photos of an unclothed male
ner. reply. He also encouraged com- communities, some served by in a school zone, as well as youth.
Caramagno said that posting of food scraps to reduce GFL, also have trash collection Canton police incidents in 2014 The vendor applicant was
Memorial Day and the garbage amounts. issues. He said that he has seen and 2016. represented by his family as he
Christmas season yield the Caramagno noted the recent that situation in a northern A Canton Police Department doesn't speak English.
Canton LIVE concert series begins tomorrow

The Thursday Night LIVE Recreation Specialist Laura Performers include: June 17,
concert series in Canton begins ” Mortier. “So many area resi- Lookin Back - Bob Segar tribute;
tonight, July 17, with a perform- We're thrilled to be able to dents have already let us know June 24, Air Margaritaville -
ance by Lookin Back, a Bob bring back this tradition of just how excited they are to be Jimmy Buffet tribute; July 8, The
Segar tribute band. able to enjoy these outdoor con- Oneders - the world's best one
The free concert series, spon- music in Canton's Heritage Park. certs and see the Canton com- hit wonders; July 15, Kari
sored by Canton Community munity safely come back togeth- Holmes - country favorites; July
Financial, will take place from er again.” 22, The Third Degree - rock hits;
6:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday variety of local restaurant ven- ry, handmade soaps, jams, and These events are free for all July 29, JOVI - Bon Jovi tribute;
through Aug. 19 in the Heritage dors; a Beer and Wine Garden other items. Visitors can also ages and feature family-friendly Aug. 5, Wag the Dog - rock, pop,
Park Amphitheater, located sponsored by Maraschino's Pub, visit the Canton Leisure music. No pre-registration is Motown and current hits; Aug.
behind the Canton with 100 percent of sales going to Services tent for a fun craft. required, although Canton will 12, Downriver Dan - rock and
Administration Building at 1150 Second Chance At Life - a local Throughout the concert series, continue to follow all Michigan blues and on Aug.19, Circle of
S. Canton Center Road. non-profit group that helps strolling entertainers will also Department of Health and Sound Band - hits from today
There will be no concert July Michigan families with medical be available offering face paint- Human Services guidelines for and yesterday.
1. Musicians are scheduled to transplant costs. In addition, ing and balloon twisting. safety protocols and capacity All concerts are weather
perform on stage from 7 until Coldstone Creamery will be on- “We're thrilled to be able to limits. Audience members are dependent, with updates avail-
8:30 p.m. site selling treats. New this year, bring back this tradition of encouraged to bring blankets or able online at
Concert-goers can enjoy a three to four artisan vendors will music in Canton's Heritage Park folding chairs for optimal enjoy- www.facebook.com/cantonfun or
weekly dose of fresh air with also be on-site each week selling that has been a summer staple ment on the amphitheater lawn by contacting the Summit on the
family and friends, as well as a a variety of items, such as jewel- for over the last 20 years,” said in scenic Heritage Park. Park front desk at (734) 394-5460.
Junior Park Pro summer program is now under way

Area youngsters can become official and Saltz Roads; Heritage Park, located mi.org along with their addresses. After earn a certificate and special commemo-
Canton Junior Park Pros this summer on Heritage Park Drive, west of Canton five visits and submissions, Junior Park rative pin.
with customized pins acknowledging Center and south of Cherry Hill; Masters will receive a Canton Lanyard to For more information on becoming a
their status. Independence Park, located at 1898 store their collection. Visit all 10 parks Junior Park Pro, visit www.cantonfun.org
“Canton parks are great places to Denton Road on the southwest corner of and receive Junior Park Pro status and or call (734) 394-5460.
explore and create great memories for all Denton and Proctor; Kopper Park, locat-
ages, but especially for children,” said ed at 7648 Shaw Lane on the north side of To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net
Laura Mortier, Canton Recreation Koppernick Road, east of Haggerty;
Specialist. “We developed this program to Preservation Park, located at 500 N.
encourage families to tour all our local Ridge Road; Summit on the Park, located CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
parks, including some that they may at 46000 Summit Parkway and Victory ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
never have visited before, but especially Park, located at 46555 W. Michigan Ave. The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
to have fun and earn a special keepsake Becoming a Junior Park Pro is as easy the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
while doing it.” as one, two, three, Mortier said. First, visit In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
Participants are encouraged to a Canton park, take a picture and then of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
explore neighborhood parks located in email the photo, along with the partici-
Canton, through Aug. 31, to earn a cus- pant's address to laura.mortier@canton- 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
tomized 2-inch pin for each of the follow- mi.org to earn a pin. All ages are wel- the ADA.
ing locations visited: Barchester Park, come to participate in this free park pro- Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
located at 43021 Barchester Road; Flodin gram. leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
Park, located at 43399 Saltz Road Visit just one park to become a Canton 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.
between Morton Taylor and Sheldon Junior Park Master; visit all parks to
Roads; Freedom Park, located at 44705 become an official Canton Junior Park 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-
Palmer Road on the southwest corner of Pro. Customized Canton Park pins will be ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
Sheldon and Palmer; Griffin Park, locat- mailed to participants who have emailed are generally prohibited.
ed on Sheldon Road between Cherry Hill fun photos to laura.mortier@canton- 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
Fire at historic barn as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
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.
is ruled ‘accidental’ 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-
An effort by a pre-teen and a teen to ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
produce a social media post resulted in
the total destruction of the historic Cady- Publish: 06/17/21 CN2243 - 0603721 2.5 x 4.72
Boyer Barn in Canton Township.
Investigators from both the Canton CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Township Police and Fire Department ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
July 08, 2021
have determined that the cause of the 5
p.m. May 30 fire which destroyed the Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, July 08, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
structure and severely damaged the adja- Canton, MI 48188.
cent silo was caused by a combination of 7:00 P.M.
the careless use of ground fireworks,
specifically colored smoke bombs, and the Call to Order
burning of paper as part of the creation of Pledge of Allegiance
a social media post by the minors. Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
In an update last Tuesday, officials said Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
the social media post was supposed to Approval of Agenda
capture images of burning cardboard and
smoke bombs, but instead caused the Approval of Minutes:
June 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes
destruction of the barn, originally built
before the Civil War by David Cady, one of General Calendar:
the first township supervisors. It was 1. Applicant Kevin Deters with Metro Detroit Sign, property address 44444 Ford Rd. located on the north side of Ford
moved to the site at Preservation Park and Road between Sheldon and Canton Center N. Roads, Zoning C-2 Central Business District Overlay. Appealing
Article 6A.06 Non-Conforming Signs; 6A.11 #20 Signs Prohibited in all Districts; 6A.15 Ground Signs Permitted
reconstructed piece by piece by Amish families of the youths wee cooperating in all Commercial and Industrial Districts of the Zoning Ordinance. Parcel ID 039-99-0026-705 (Building)
craftsmen in 2006, funded by a donation with law enforcement and that any pun- 2. Applicants Jon & Noreen Watson, for property address 3970 Herbey, located on the West side of Herbey between Geddes
from local businessman Bob Boyer. ishment will include an educational, fire and Palmer, Zoning R-1. Appealing Article 26.02 Schedule of Regulations Agricultural and Residential Districts of
The barn served as a museum and prevention component. the Zoning Ordinance. Parcel ID 133-02-0066-002 (Building)
community gathering venue and was the Fire Services Director Chris Stoecklein
site of the Farmers Market every Sunday said the cause of the fire has been deter- 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
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
and last month, a new pavilion was mined to have been accidental. Fire
opened at the site. Marshal John Oltman said the barn was CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
Canton Township Police Services not insulated and that oxygen flowing In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
Director Chad Baugh said that the investi- through the slats and cracks of the struc- accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
gation into the blaze pinpointed two indi- ture fed the blaze. There were no injuries Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
viduals, a preteen and teen. He said the reported in the fire, officials said. A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2244 - 0603721 2.5 x 5.065