Canton Township Supervisor Pat
Williams said he was encouraged by a
Monday, June 11, letter from theMichigan
Department of Transportation (MDOT)
regarding funding for a planned Ford
Roadboulevard.
The MDOT letter said that if the Aug. 7
1.45-mill road millage is approved by vot-
ers, Ford Road will be on the five-year
state funding plan. Williams said the long-
sought boulevard plan projects a 35 per-
cent reduction in crashes and $4 million
dollar annual savings.
Former Canton Supervisor Phil LaJoy
made Ford Road “his No. 1 wish list,”
Williams recalled following the June 12
board of trustees meeting. LaJoy sought
state TIGER (Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery) grants
for eight years, with Williams following
that process his first year in office, he
said.
“So we've been looking for any poten-
tial solution,”Williams said.
“We've studied these issues for years,”
addedTrustee Sommer Foster
At the meeting last week, Stephanie
Johnson of Khandler, Reed, Khoury &
Muchmore presented a legislative update.
Johnson noted Canton is getting $750,000
from the state to address Ford Road,
adding, “We're happy to see that is there.”
She noted the supplemental state
budget created as the Michigan
Legislature breaks for summer. It
includes a modest, 2.6-3 percent, increase
in state revenue sharing.
“Top three are roads, roads, roads,”
Williams told Johnson and colleagues
detailing his priorities, adding fireworks
also concernhim.
“Local control, please,” Williams
encouraged, noting fires started by fire-
works and the different nature of metro-
politan Detroit from outstate areas. “The
West Branch folks have no clue.”
Added Canton Public Safety Director
Joshua Meier, “Fireworks is a really hot
button for us,” causing fires and emer-
gency calls.
Township trustees also heard an
update on road conditions, with Clerk
Michael Siegrist noting the average town-
ship rank of 5.3 out of 10 and deteriorating
fast. “That was a very scary number you
sharedwithus,” Siegrist said.
Siegrist also urged opposition to a plan
requiring voters with no ID to return to a
municipal clerk's office in six days, even if
they've signed an affidavit. He notedwide-
spread opposition to the measure among
municipal clerks statewide.
Information on the Canton road mill-
age/plans is online at
mi.org/roads.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – June 12, 2018
A special study session in conjunction with a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was
held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at
6:04 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony
(Arrived at 6:23 p.m.), Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Williams Members Absent: Sneideman, Staff Present: Director
Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Carolyn Cox, Sarah Clay Staff Absent: Director Hohenberger
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Graham-Hudak, supported by Foster to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PRESENTATION 1: AUDIT PRESENTATION
The Township’s Auditing Firm, Plante & Moran, has completed the 2017
Annual Financial Audit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and presented the final results to the board. A complete copy
of the PowerPoint presentation is available through the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188
during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-5120
PRESENTATION 2: ROADS IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE
The Board was provided a presentation outlining the details of the proposed Road Improvement Program in advance of the pub-
lic information meetings on the August millage. A complete copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available through the
Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-
5120 Director Trumbull gave an overview of how the funds would be allocated if the millage passes. Director Faas gave an
overview of the repairs/replacements targeted with the potential millage funds.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Slavens to adjourn at 6:59 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Supervisor Williams
called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
REGULAR SESSION Roll Call
Members
Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Williams Members Absent: Sneideman Staff Present: Director
Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Hohenberger, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Carolyn Cox, Sarah Clay Staff Absent:
None
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all
members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Foster, supported by Anthony to approve the Amended Board Meeting
Minutes of May 8, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Foster, supported by Anthony to
approve the Board Study Session Minutes of May 22, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-
Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on damage claims from potholes, conditions of local
roads, road taxes, and township bonds.
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by Slavens, supported by Siegrist to approve payment of
the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PRESENTATION: Legislative Update by Kandler, Reed,
Khoury & Muchmore
(KRKM). Stephanie Johnson, Partner of Kandler Reed Khoury and Muchmore gave a legislative update
to the board. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Graham-Hudak to accept the presentation into the public record. Motion carried
by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Authorizing the Purchase of Property Adjacent to
Flodin Park and Approval of a Budget Adjustment. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the
Township Supervisor to sign any documents necessary to complete the sale of an approximately 5 acre parcel adjacent to Flodin
Park. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amend-
ments:
Increase Revenues
: 246-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $18,600
Increase Expenses:
246-200.970_0070 Capital
Outlay-Land $18,600 Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Consider Second Reading of Code of Ordinance
Amendments to Chapter 106 Entitled “Stormwater Management”, Articles I & Ii, Sections 106-32, 106-34, and 106-70.
(MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to remove from the table, adopt and publish the Second Reading of the Code
of Ordinance amendments to Chapter 106 Entitled “Stormwater Management”, Articles I & II, Sections 106-32, 106-34, and 106-
70 with publication on June 21, 2018 and effective date of July 1, 2018. Motion carried by all members present. A copy of the
complete text of this Ordinance is available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. The approved text of the Amendment will be published in the Canton
Eagle/Associated Newspaper within the meeting minute’s synopsis of the date of approval. A complete copy of the Ordinances
for Canton Township is available at
.
Item C-3. Consider Approval of MCACA Grant Application and
Acceptance of Grant Funds up to $100,000. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the application to
the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) grant in the amount of $100,000 towards the Village Theater Video
Wall purchase, and to accept the funds if approved. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-
1. Consider Site Plan Approval for Primrose School of Canton Child Care Center and Private Road. (MSD)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN
Approval of the Site Plan for a Child Care
Facility for Primrose School of Canton WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor has requested site plan approval for Primrose School
of Canton, located on the east side of Canton Center Road south of Cherry Hill Road; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission reviewed the conceptual development plan and special lands use criteria and voted 8-0 to recommend approval of
the request:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan
does hereby approve the site plan for Primrose School of Canton on part of tax parcel no. 086-99-0002-701, subject to any and
all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-2. Consider Award of a Purchase Order Contract to Value
Carpet & More for Removal and Replacement of Carpet at the Canton Public Works Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist,
supported by Slavens to award a purchase order contract to Value Carpet & More in an amount not to exceed $24,567.16. Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-3. Consider Award of a Purchase Order Contract to Suburban Calcium Chloride
Sales for the 2018 Dust Control Program for Local Gravel Roads. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens award a
purchase order contract to Suburban Calcium Chloride Sales of Taylor, Michigan to provide Canton’s 2018 Dust Control Program
on local gravel roads for an amount not-to-exceed $16,000. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4. Consider
Approval of a Budget Amendment & Award of a Contract to Hutch Paving for the 2018 Township Parking Lot Paving
Program. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award a contract to Hutch Paving in the amount not-to-exceed
$785,582.33 for the 2018 Canton Township Parking Lot Paving Program. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment:
Community Improvement Fund:
Increase
Expense:
246-441.970_0050 Capital Outlay Infrastructure 187,298
Increase Revenue
246-000.699_2060 Transfers In Fire 21,598
246-000.699_2070 Transfers In Police 80,190 246-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation 85,510
Community Center Fund
Decrease Expense
208-757-50.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings and Equipment 30,000 208-757-50.945 Lease Payments
8,000
Decrease Revenue
208-000.699_1010 Transfers In General 38,000
General Fund
Decrease Expense
101-969.999_2080
Transfers Out Community Center 38,000
Decrease Revenue
101-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation 38,000
Fire Fund
Increase Expense
206-336-50.999_2460 Transfers Out Community Improvement 21,598
Decrease Expense
206-336-50.990
Transfer to Fund Balance 21,598
Police Fund
Increase Expense
207-301-50.999_2460 Transfers Out Community Improvement
80,190
Increase Revenue
207-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation 80,190 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-5.
Consideration of First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 54, Article II of the Canton Code of Ordinances to
Exempt Certain Peddlers and Solicitors from the Licensing Requirement, if Participating in a Township- Sponsored
Event.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 54, Article II
of the Canton Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by all members present. 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 June 26, 2018. A
copy of the complete text of this Ordinance is available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. The approved text of the Amendment will be published in the
Canton Eagle/Associated Newspaper within the meeting minute’s synopsis of the date of approval. A complete copy of the
Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
.
Item G-6. Consider Approval for the Emergency
Replacement of Roof Top Unit at the Administration/Public Safety Building and Budget Amendment. (CLS)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following 2018 Fire Budget amendments: Increase Expenditures: Capital Outlay
Buildings #206-336-50.970_0020 $23,289 Decrease Expenditures: Transfer to Fund Balance #206-336-50.990 $23,289 Motion
carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve an emergency purchase order for the
replacement of the Mechanical Roof Top Unit #12 on the Canton Township Administration/Public Safety Building to Goyette
Mechanical, 3842 Gorey Ave., PO Box 33 Flint, MI 48501 in the amount of $23,289 to be paid from Account #206-336-
50.970_0020 / Capital Outlay Buildings. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider Approval of Proposal for
Engineering of Patriot Park. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendments:
Increase Revenues:
101-270-99.580 Contributions from Local Unit $112,377
Decrease Revenues:
101-000-695 Fund Balance
Appropriation $ 52,430
Increase Expenses:
101-270-99.970_0080 Capital Outlay Land Improvements $ 59,947 Motion carried
by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens approve the proposal for professional services for the devel-
opment of Patriot Park from Michael L Priest & Associates, Inc., 40655 Koppernick Road, Canton, MI 48187 in the amount of
$30,000 to be paid from Account # 101-270-99.970_0080 Capital Outlay Land Improvements. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item G-8. Consider Acceptance of Masco Corporation $10,000 Sponsorship for Lead #LikeAGirl and Approval
of Budget Amendment for this Block Program. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to accept the sponsorship
from the Masco Corporation for the B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center for the 2018-2019 school year to implement the leader-
ship initiative, Lead #LikeAGirl, in the amount of $10,000, with $3,500 to be taken fromAccount #101-691-62.539/Sponsorships
and moved to Account #101-691-62.740/Operating Supplies for the 2018 budget. Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the following 2018 budget amendments.
Increase Revenues:
101-691-62.539
Sponsorships $3,500
Increase Expenses:
101-691-62.740 Operating Supplies $3,500 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9. Consider Approval of Proposals for Summit Aquatic Center Roof Improvements. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to approve the purchase order for Schena Roofing, 28299 Kehrig Drive, Chesterfield, MI 48047 in the amount
of $21,522 for the Summit Aquatic Center Roof Improvements with funds to be paid from Account #246-750.970_0020, Capital
Outlay Buildings and Improvements. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to
approve the purchase order for Roofing Technologies Associates, 38031 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150 in the amount of $4,000
for the Summit Aquatic Center Roof Improvements with funds to be paid from Account #246-750.970_0020, Capital Outlay
Buildings and Improvements. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Consider Approval of Contract for Tree and
Vegetation Services. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the Supervisor to sign a contract with
Wildtype Native Plants Ecological Services, Ltd., 900 N. Every Road, Mason, MI 48854 for Tree and Vegetation Services for a
3-year agreement with an option for a three year renewal. Costs will be determined on a project-by-project basis, based on fee
schedule provided in the agreement. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11. Consider Approval of Payment of
Annual Western Wayne County Mutual Aid Association Dues. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve
payment of the 2018 Western Wayne County Mutual Aid Association dues in the amount of $11,919.03. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item G-12. Consider the Purchase of a One-Year Extended Warranty for 800 MHz Radios. (PSD)
Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve purchase of a Motorola one-year extended warranty for 226 mobile and portable
800 MHz radios in the amount of $15,810, from ComSource Inc., 41271 Concept Drive, Plymouth, Michigan. Motion carried by
all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the below 2018 E-911 Budget Amendment:
Decrease
Expenses:
Transfer to Fund Balance #261-346-50.990 $20,000
Increase Expenses:
Professional & Contracted Services #261-
346-50.801_0050 $20,000 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-13. Consider Request to Purchase One Fire Engine
and a 2018 Budget Amendment. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase of one 2018 Pierce
Enforcer Fire Engine in the amount of $571,849, from Halt Fire, Inc. 50168 W. Pontiac Trail, Unit 5, Wixom, MI 48393. Motion
carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment to the
2018 Fire Budget:
Increase Appropriations:
Capital Outlay Vehicles #206-336-50.970_0040 $571,849
Decrease
Appropriations:
Transfer to Fund Balance #206-336-50.990 $571,849 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-14.
Consider Request to Accept the Township’s 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to receive and place on file the 2017 Township’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-15. Award C.D.B.G. Housing Rehabilitation Contracts. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Slavens to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at xxxx Fernwood to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of
$24,900. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the contract for a housing
rehabilitation at xxxx N Sheldon to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $24,500. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Liberty Fest is this weekend. Canton Lions Club Pancake
Breakfast is this Saturday morning. The first public forum on the roads millage will be held June 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Coffee with the Trustees will be this Saturday June 16 at Biggby’s Coffee on Ford Road at 9:00 a.m. Firefighters Charity
Foundation will have a fundraising barbeque truck from 11:00 a.m. and goes all day or until they run out. Canton Rotary will be
providing adult beverages for sale at the Liberty Fest.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to adjourn at 8:24
p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk ____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018 for the following:
HIGHWAY VEHICLE STABILIZATION KIT - REBID
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish 6/21/2018
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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.
Publish: 06/14/2018
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Julie Brown
Special Writer
So we've been
looking for any
potential solution.
”
Road millage could mean state funding
The Canton Public Safety Department
is encouraging residents to sign up with
Nixle, a web-based information system
that allows department personnel to pro-
vide subscribers with trusted, pertinent
information relating to the Canton com-
munity.
Subscribers who sign up for this serv-
ice will select their preference notifica-
tion areas, as well as their preferred
method of notification-text message or
email. Nixle alerts can range from urgent
public safety notices to less time-sensitive
advisories and community information.
"When an incident occurs that is relat-
ed to the safety of community members,
the department logs into a secure website
and enters an alert which is then sent to
the subscribers," said Canton Emergency
Management Coordinator William Hayes.
"Within minutes we can reach thousands
of individuals with a quick message of
importance or pertinent information."
Nixle is a free service to the public;
subscribers manage their own profile
online and can cancel at any time.
Email address and phone numbers are
not used for any other purpose.
To subscribe to Nixle, log on to
and click on
the Nixle spotlight on the home page, or
go towww.nixle.com.
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