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The City of Westland swore in two new
police officers and promoted six veteran
officers at the regular city council meeting
last week. Officers JoshuaWolfe andKevin
Chubb were sworn in, and Officer Todd
Adams was promoted to Deputy Chief.
Officers Daniel Serrano, Richard
Kummert, Kevin Swope, Timothy Horvath,
andBurkeLange all receivedpromotions.
Wolfe served the Belleville Police
Department for the past two years and
earned a bachelor's degree fromMadonna
University. Chubb has spent the past six
years with the Detroit Police Department,
and has received several awards for his
service.
New Deputy Chief Adams has served
the Westland community since March of
1997, when he came to Westland from
Detroit. He has worked as a Field Training
Officer, was a member of the Special
Investigations Unit, and worked with the
DetectiveBureau.
In his new role, Adams will manage the
InvestigativeBureaus for theDepartment.
Officers Serrano and Kummert were
each promoted to lieutenant. Both officers
have been with the Westland Police
Department since 1997 and have served in
numerous capacities. Their new assign-
ments will put them in command of night
shift platoons.
Officers Swope, Horvath, and Lange
will be the newest sergeants in the depart-
ment. Each officer has served 10 years or
more for the department in a number of
different roles. Swope has been serving as
a hostage negotiator and will now be
assigned to theTrafficBureau.
Horvath has served in the military for
the past 27 years, is currently a First
Sergeant at Selfridge Air National Guard
Base, and he has now been assigned as a
day shift supervisor.
Lange, who was selected as the
Westland Police Officer of theYear in 2011,
will be moving from the Tactical Response
Unit to be an investigator in the Detective
Bureau.
“It's always great to welcome new and
talented officers into our community. We
look forward to your dedication to protect
and serve our residents,” said Mayor
William Wild. “And congratulations to the
promoted officers who have earned their
new ranks from their years of hard-work
and dedication to the police department
andWestland community.”
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July 17, 2014
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 4 2014, in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance:
ANTIOCH SENIOR HOUSING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) -(PRELIMINARY PLAN)-
CONSID-
ER REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON PART
OF PARCEL NOS. 108 99 0001 706 and 108 99 0001 708 Property is located north of Michigan Avenue and east of Sheldon
Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, July 31, 2014 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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July 17, 2014
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings July 8, 2014
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy 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, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Mutchler, Jeff Goulet Staff Absent: Director Faas
Guests:
Jim Clarke and Tim Loughrin of Robertson Bros.; and Danny Veri, Livonia Builders
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion
by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of June 24, 2014 as presented. Motion carried unanimous-
ly.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield asked if the petition regarding the noise levels and
daily use of the gun range was on record. Director Mutchler stated the petitions have been received and the policy of usage on
weekends and holidays is under review. Mr. Miller stated a portion of roadway at 2388 Berwick in Canton is deteriorated.
Payment of Bills
: Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Yack to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unan-
imously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Set Public Hearing Date for ProCoil Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption
Certificate. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for August 12, 2014, to consider the
Industrial Facilities Exemption application for ProCoil’s personal property at their facility located at 5260 Haggerty. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of a Minor Planned Development for Garden
Villas at Cherry Hill. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve a Minor Planned Development for
Garden Villas at Cherry Hill Village. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of a Minor Planned Development for Garden Villas at Cherry Hill Village
WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval for a Minor Planned Development for Garden Villas at Cherry Hill
Village located on the east side of Denton Road south of Cherry Hill Road on tax parcel no. 078-99-0009-712; and,
WHERE-
AS,
the Planning Commission voted in favor to recommend approval based on the findings that the proposed development plan
is in keeping with the intent of the Cherry Hill Village Overlay District, provides a compatible transition from the higher densi-
ty of Cherry Hill Gardens to the single-family development in Central Park Estates and, is consistent with the Future Land Use
Plan and development objectives for this area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the Minor Planned Development for Garden Villas at Cherry Hill Village,
as it meets the goals and objectives of the Cherry Hill Village Overlay and provides a compatible transition from the higher den-
sity of Cherry Hill Gardens to the single family development in Central Park Estates, subject to the terms set out in the proposed
agreement and development plan.
Item G-2. Consider Preliminary Approval of the River Hill Ridge Planned Development.
(MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin for Preliminary Approval of River Hill Ridge Planned Development.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Preliminary Approval of River Hill Ridge Planned Development WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested prelimi-
nary approval for the River Hill Ridge Planned Development, locates north of Proctor Road between Denton and Ridge Roads
on parcel nos. 075-99-0004-003, 075-99-0013-702, 076-99-0002-000, and 076-99-0004-000; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission voted to recommend preliminary approval based on the findings that the proposed development plan is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the planned development
and determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the
conditions outlined in the Planning Commission recommendation and recommendations attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby
approve the Preliminary PDD for River Hill Ridge, as the proposed development provides a compatible transition from Cherry
Hill Village, preserves and protects the Rouge River Corridor and provides a pedestrian bridge across the Rouge River and com-
pletes the path system to Proctor Road, allowing a connection to Independence Park and the Hamlet.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC
COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Treasurer McLaughlin stated the Friday Night Jazz Concert Series begins Friday July 11, 2014
7:00 pm at JC Penney’s. Supervisor LaJoy stated Director Mutchler will be attending Session 257 of the National FBI Academy
for 10 weeks. Trustee Anthony also voiced his support of Director Mutchler’s commitment to the township.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. – Philip LaJoy,
Supervisor – 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 www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 p.m. in the
First Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton Michigan as
part of its regular meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from ProCoil Company LLC, for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for personal property at their facility located at 5260 Haggerty within the Canton International
Commerce Park Industrial Development District, the legal description of which is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Legal Description: 35Z1A2 Z1B
PT OF SE 1/4 SEC 35 T2S R8E DESC
AS BEG S 89D 57M 34S W 79.95 FT
AND S 00D 23M 44S W 421.12 FT
FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC 35
TH S 00D 23M 44S W 523.95 FT
TH S 03D 15M 32S W 536.99 FT
TH S 79D 06M W 1120.19 FT
TH N 00D 07M 14S E 1274.26 FT
TH S 89D 52M 46S E 1131.44 FT
TO POB 30.01AC
Parcel# 140-99-0012-705
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Terry G. Bennett
Clerk
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan will accept
sealed proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 for the following:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP SOLICITATION
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of 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 disabil-
ity in employment or the provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
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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, such as signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the
meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: July 17, 2014
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W
ESTLAND
City ‘Challenge for Compassion’ is Saturday
6 police officers promoted, 2 patrolmen hired
Home loan seminar planned
As part of Mayor William R.
Wild's Compassionate City
Initiative, Westland will host a
“Challenge for Compassion” this
Saturday, July 19 at Central City
Park. The challenge is a day-long
event for people of all ages to
raise funds for charities and
organizations, with the goal of
becoming Michigan's most com-
passionate city where residents
routinely show compassion to oth-
ers and especially those less-fortu-
nate.
“This is going to be a great day
and will benefit some great caus-
es,” saidWild. “By partnering with
local non-profits and neighbor-
hood outreach groups, we are
going to create increased aware-
ness and start a brushfire of com-
passion in our community.”
The schedule of events
includes:
• Starting at 8:30 a.m. and contin-
uing all day, will be a softball tour-
nament at the Wayne Ford Civic
League to benefit Do Unto Others,
a group that supports individuals
with intellectual disabilities and
special needs. To register go to
www.WWDUO.org/events.
• From 8-9 a.m. the March for
Liberty will take place. Proceeds
from the march will go to Camp
Liberty, which helps disabled vet-
erans. The suggested donation is
$10 per family, or $5 per adult and
$2 for children. To register, email
ritechoicehhc@gmail.com.
• From 8:30-11:30 a.m. St. Mary
Mercy Hospital personnel will be
manning a Health Information
Station. They will also be collect-
ing non-perishable food items to
donate to the St. Mary John Bolde
Memorial FoodDepot.
• From 10-10:30 a.m. there will be
an Elementary Zumbathon.
Children of all ages can partici-
pate in this event to benefit St.
Jude's Children's Hospital.
Parents can register their chil-
dren by calling (734) 467-3259 or
emailing aalejandromaria@
yahoo.com.
• Continuing from 10 a.m. through
12:30 p.m. will be a chipping con-
test for golfers. Registration is not
required, and proceeds go to St.
Matthew'sFoodPantry.
• A balloon toss is planned from
10:40-11 a.m. organized by the
Westland Youth Assistance
Program. This event is for all ages,
costs $1, and benefits the
Compassionate City Initiative.
Registration is not required.
• A boot-camp work out led by
Buddy Shuh of the Biggest Loser
will take place from 11 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. Participants 17 and
undermust be accompanied by an
adult with a liabilitywaiver signed
by the parent. Pre-register by
emailing jfschr@comcast.net.
Proceeds will benefit the TEARS
Foundation, which helps
bereaved families who have lost a
child who was one year old or
younger.
The Compassionate City
Initiative was launched earlier
this year by Wild, after a unique
opportunity tomeet with theDalai
Lama, with the goal of building
connections between neighbors
and to promote good will in the
community. Westland is the first
city in Michigan to join the
CompassionCities Initiative.
To learn more about the initia-
tive and the Challenge for
Compassion, residents can visit
www.CITYOFWESTLAND.com.
Westland residents at risk of losing their
homes can attend a free LoanModification
and Short Sale Workshop from 6-7 p.m. on
the fourth Tuesday of each month at the
Dorsey Community Center, 32715 Dorsey,
east of Venoy.
Annette Compo of WJR Real Estate 411
and Linda Miller, an MSHDA-certified
foreclosure counselor with National Faith
Homebuyers, willmeet with residents to do
an overviewof the foreclosure process.
Westland is working with developers to
assist residents who lost their home to fore-
closure remain in the same neighborhood.
To register, email lindamiller@national-
faith.org or call (313)-378-5418.