Basic HTML Version
A
SSOCIATED
N
EWSPAPERS OF
M
ICHIGAN
P
AGE
3
August 1, 2013
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-July23, 2013
6:15 P.M.: CLOSED SESSION – UPDATE ON UNION NEGOTIATIONS AND PENDING LEGAL UPDATE.
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to move from open session to closed session at 6:22 p.m., for the purpose of discussion of union negotiations and
update of legal proceedings. Motion carried unanimously.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin,
Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Staff Present: Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb, Gwyn Belcher. Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to move from closed session to open session at 7:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. A regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor
LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Faas, Kristin Kolb Staff Absent: Director Mutchler
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve
the agenda adding item G-12, Consider Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2289 of the International Association of
Firefighters. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Board
Minutes of July, 9, 2013 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
Mr. George Miller of 1946
Briarfield spoke related to obtaining a blinker light at Sheldon/ Palmer; salvage yard storage of cars, and cats running at large.
Payment
of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. APPOINTMENT TO CDBGADVISORY COUNCIL. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to appoint Phyllis Redfern to the CDBG Advisory Council for a two-year term, effective immediately, and expiring December
31, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
14, ANIMALS, ARTICLE IV, KENNELS, DIVISION 2, LICENSE, ANDARTICLE IV, INDOOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STALLS IN COMMERCIAL KENNELS AND INDOOR PET BOARDING FACIL-
ITIES. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to declare the second reading held and adopt the text amendment
to the Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Animals. I move to publish the text amendment on August 1, 2013, which shall be the
effective date of the text amendment.. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, CHAPTER 14 ANIMALS, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VI, KENNELS, DIVISION 2,
LICENSE, AND ARTICLE VII, INDOOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES, OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE CANTON TOWNSHIP
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STALLS IN COMMERCIAL KENNELS AND INDOOR
PET BOARDING FACILITIES. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SEC. 1. ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT, ARTICLE VI. – KENNELS, DIVISION 2. – LICENSE. Sec. 14.192. – Standards for issuance.
(a)
Zoning requirements.
No
private or commercial kennel license shall be issued unless the site is found to be in full compliance with the zoning ordinance. (b)
Private
kennels.
Private kennels to house only the animals owned by the occupant of the dwelling unit shall be licensed if the following standards
are met: (1)
Lot size.
The lot on which any such kennel is located shall be minimum of two acres in size. (2)
Number of animals.
More
than five (5) animals but not more than eight (8) animals over the age of six months shall be housed in a private kennel. (3)
Breeding.
Breeding of animals shall be restricted to no more than two litters per year. (4)
Setbacks.
Buildings in which animals are kept, animal
runs, and exercise areas shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard setback area, and shall be located at least 100 feet
from any dwellings or buildings used by the public on adjacent property. (c)
Commercial kennels.
Commercial kennels shall be licensed
if the following standards are met: (1)
Operation.
Any such kennel shall be subject to all permit and operational requirements established
by county and state regulatory agencies. (2)
Lot size.
The lot on which any such kennel is located shall be minimum of two acres in size,
except in the LI, Light Industrial, and GI General Industrial districts, where there is no minimum lot size. (3)
Maximum animals permit-
ted.
The maximum number of animals permitted in a commercial kennel shall be one hundred (100), inclusive of pet day care. (4)
Outdoor
runs.
The minimum size of any outdoor run shall be 3,000 square feet and there shall be no more that 25 dogs in the run at any given time.
The outdoor runs must be screened with an opaque fence or wall at least 6 feet in height. (5)
Setbacks.
Buildings in which animals are
kept, outdoor animal runs and exercise areas shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard setback area, and shall be locat-
ed at least 60 feet from any residential on adjacent property. (6)
Inspections.
An annual certification shall be obtained from the Township
that the applicant’s boarding kennel has been inspected as to adequate construction and comfortable housing for the dogs kept therein. (7)
Certification of compliance.
An annual certification shall be obtained from the public safety department that the applicant has not been
convicted of any violations of this chapter during the preceding year. (8)
Stall space.
Stall space for each small dog shall be not less than
sixteen (16) square feet of floor space by four feet high. Stall space for each medium dog shall be not less than twenty (20) square feet of
floor space by five feet high. The stall space for each large dog shall not be less than thirty (30) square feet of floor space by six feet high.
The stall space requirements listed in this subsection are for single dog runs. If two or more dogs use the same run, the size of the stall
spaces shall be adjusted to ensure each dog the minimum space required for each dog. For purposes of this Article, small dogs are con-
sidered to be 25 pounds or less; medium dogs are considered to be 26 to 50 pounds; and large dogs are considered to be 51 pounds or larg-
er.
ARTICLE VII. –INDOOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES, Sec. 14-220. – Animal Space.
Stall space for each small dog shall be
not less than sixteen (16) square feet of floor space by four feet high. Stall space for each medium dog shall be not less than twenty (20)
square feet of floor space, by five feet high. The stall space for each large dog shall not be less than thirty (30) square feet of floor space
by six feet high. The stall space requirements listed in this subsection are for single dog runs. If two or more animals are stored in the same
stall, the size of the stall spaces shall be adjusted to insure each animal the minimum space required for each. For purposes of this Article,
small dogs are considered to be 25 pounds or less; medium dogs are considered to be 26 to 50 pounds; and large dogs are considered to
be 51 pounds or larger.
SECTION 2. VIOLATIONAND PENALTY.
Any person or entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance
may, upon conviction, be fined not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, in
the discretion of the court.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or the
application of thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a court of com-
petent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalid the remainder of this Ordinance. It is
hereby declared to the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, and that the Ordinance would have been adopted had
such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this ordinance.
SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES.
All Ordinance or parts of Ordinance is conflict herewith is hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this
Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have matured penalties which have been
incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are
not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this
Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance, as amended, shall take
full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the
Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the 23rd day of July 2013, and
was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk Introduced: July 9, 2013, Adopted: July 23,
2013. Published: August 1, 2013. Effective: August 1, 2013.
Item 3. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SENIOR ALLIANCE
MULTI-YEAR PLAN FOR AGING SERVICES. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution
approving the Senior Alliance Multi-Year Plan for Aging Services. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SENIOR ALLIANCE MULTI-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AGING SERVICES.
Whereas, The Canton Board of
Trustees recognizes the role of The Senior Alliance as the designated Area Agency on Aging for Southern and Western Wayne County
serving older adults and caregivers, and Whereas, the 34 communities of Southern and Western Wayne County, including Canton
Township, comprises the Planning and Service Area to the agency’s governing body, and Whereas, the Office of Services to the Aging
require local Area Agencies on Aging to request approvals of their Multi-Year Implementation Plan by their local governments, and
Whereas, the Senior Alliance has submitted the plan to Canton Township in accordance with federal and state laws, and Whereas, The
Senior Alliance has held public hearings, public input sessions, and a Key-Informant Survey was distributed to the client, caregiver, and
service provider population for feedback which contributed to the development of the Multi-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2016. NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Canton Board of Trustees does hereby approve The Senior Alliance Multi-Year
Implementation Plan for 2014-2016 as presented to Canton Township.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. FIRST READING OF
AMENDMENT TO THE CANTON TOWNSHIPCODE OF ORDINANCE, AMENDINGCHAPTER 46, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION
3, FIREWORKS TO PLACE TIME RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISCHARGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS ON NATIONAL
HOLIDAYS. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to introduce and hold the first reading of an amendment
to the Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article I, Division 3, Fireworks. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sec-
onded by McLaughlin to table the text amendment for a second reading on August 13, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE OF
MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, CHAPTER 46. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 3, FIREWORKS, TOADD TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR THE DISCHARGE OF CON-
SUMER FIREWORKS IN COMPLIANCE WITH PA 65 OF 2013.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
SEC-
TION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE. Sec. 46-262. Exemptions.
A permit is not required under this division for the possession, igni-
tion or discharge of novelties,
or
low-impact fireworks, or consumer fireworks.
A permit for the discharge of consumer fireworks may
be required under Sec. 46-266.
Sec. 46-263. Permit or registration required.
(a)No person shall sell consumer fireworks in the town-
ship without having obtained a consumer fireworks certificate from the department as required under
by, and complied with all the
requirements of
Act 256
, as amended
. The consumer fireworks certificate shall be prominently displayed at the retail location for which
the certificate was issued. (b)No person shall sell low-impact fireworks without having registered with the low impact fireworks retail
registry maintained by the department.
Sec. 46-264. Discharge of novelties, low-impact fireworks and consumer fireworks.
(a)Except
in the case of a permit issued by the township under section 46-266, consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by any
person at any time, except on the day preceding, the day of, or the day after a national holiday.
On these holiday dates only, the ignition,
discharge or use of consumer fireworks is permitted between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 am (midnight) only, except the consumer
fireworks shall be permitted between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 am on New Year’s Eve, and always only in accordance with state
and local law.
(b)When permitted, consumer fireworks shall not be ignited or discharged on public property, school property, church
property, or property of another person without that organization’s or person’s written permission to use consumer fireworks on the prem-
ises. (c)No fireworks shall be ignited or discharged within 70 feet of any building, or on any public street. (d)Minors shall be prohibited
from possessing, using, igniting or discharging consumer fireworks. (e)No person shall use low-impact or consumer fireworks while
under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or both.
SECTION 2. VIOLATION AND PENALTY
Any person or
entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance may, upon conviction, be fined not more that Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or
imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, in the discretion of the court.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sen-
tence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or the application of thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circum-
stances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not
affect, impair or invalid the remainder of this Ordinance. It is hereby declared to the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is
severable, and that the Ordinance would have been adopted had such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this
ordinance.
SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All Ordinance or parts of Ordinance is conflict herewith is
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights
and duties which have matured penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law
occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The
Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance, as amended, shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
CERTIFICA-
TION
The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its regular
meeting called and held on the _____ day of ________, 2013, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law.
Terry Bennett, Clerk. Introduced: July 23, 2013.
Item 2. CONSIDER MINOR PDD THE HAMLET – PHASE 3. (MSD).
Motion
by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution for the Hamlet – Phase 3 Minor Planned Development. Motion carried unan-
imously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON. The Hamlet – Phase 3 Minor Planned
Development.
WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval for a Minor Planned Development for Phase 3 of The Hamlet
located east of Ridge Road and south of Proctor Road on tax parcel nos. 117-99-0003-704, 117-99-0003-705, 118-99-0001-705, 118-99-
0003-703, and 118-99-0001-704; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval based on the findings
that the proposed development plan is in keeping with the intent of the original Hamlet development plan and that the proposal is consis-
tent 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
described in the analysis 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 Minor PDD for the Hamlet – Phase 3, subject
to the terms set out in the proposed agreement and development plan.
Item 3. CONSIDER PRELIMINARYAND FINAL SITE PLAN
FOR THE HAMLET SITE CONDOMINIUM – PHASE 3. (MSD).
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the res-
olution for the Hamlet-Phase 3 Preliminary and Final Site Plan. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON. The Hamlet-Phase 3 Preliminary and Final Site Plan.
WHEREAS,
the Project
Sponsor has requested approval for preliminary and final site plan for Phase 3 of The Hamlet located east of Ridge Road and south of
Proctor Road on tax parcel nos. 117-99-0003-704, 118-99-0001-705, 118-99-0003-703; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission
voted 6-0 to recommend approval based on the findings that the proposed development plan is in keeping with the new PDD agreement
for Phase 3 and the intent of the original Hamlet development plan and that the proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the site plan and determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions described in the analysis and recommendations attached here-
to 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 and final site plan for the Hamlet – Phase 3, subject to the PDD agreement and all other
applicable requirements of the Township. Item 4. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR AND CLERK TO
SIGN THE QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR A PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CHERRY HILL ROAD, WEST OF CANTON CENTER
ROAD. (MSD). Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign the attached quit
claim deed granting Cherry Hill Road right-of-way, west of Canton Center, to Wayne County. Motion carried unanimously. Item 5. CON-
SIDERAUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPOST FOR THE MICHIGANAVENUE BIOSWALE GRANT PROJECT. (MSD).
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to increase the purchase order contract award to Canton Waste Recycling for the Michigan
Avenue Bioswale project by the amount of $1,840 for a total of $6,440, account 101-445.930_0040 Stormwater – Maintenance & Repair,
Infrastructure. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE WATER TANK STORAGE FEASIBILI-
TY STUDY. (MSD).
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the Water Tank Storage Feasibility Study, dated July 2013.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. CONSIDER INCREASING THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR MIDWEST GOLFAND TURF
BY $10,000. (MSD).
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase order increase in the amount of $10,000 to the
existing blanket purchase order with Midwest Golf and Turf. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. CONSIDER BUDGET AMEND-
MENT FOR BLOCK THIRD FLOOR RENOVATIONS. (CLS).
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the fol-
lowing budget amendment for renovations to the 3rd floor of the Township Administrative Offices. Increase 101-691-62.970_0020
Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements $35,000. Increase 101-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $35,000. Motion carried unan-
imously.
Item 9. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF DIGITAL VIDEO SERVER AND PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT. (CLS).
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize the purchase of a video server and playback equipment fromAVI systems, 27280 Haggerty
Road, Suite C2, Farmington Hills, Michigan in the amount of $16,963 to be taken from the Cable Budget Computers and Equipment
Account # 230-250-070_0010. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10. AUTHORIZE AN INTERIM AGREEMENT FOR OPERA-
TION OF THE SUMMIT BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER. (CLS).
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to author-
ize the interim agreement with Billy Casper Golf to operate the Summit on the Park Banquet and Conference Center. Motion carried unan-
imously.
Item 11. APPROVE CDBGHOUSINGREHAB CHANGE ORDERS. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to move to approve the change order for Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $5,175 for housing rehabilitation at 7057 Chadwick
Drive. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the change order for Stratton Home
Improvement in the amount of $1,200 for housing rehabilitation at 248 Fern W. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the change order for Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $1,100 for housing rehabilitation at
178 Fern W. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the change order for Stratton Home
Improvement in the amount of $830 for housing rehabilitation at 325 Fern E. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by McLaughlin to approve the change order for Cross Renovation in the amount of $1,450 for housing rehabilitation at 375 Hickory
E. Motion carried unanimously. Funds are budgeted in housing rehabilitation #274-666.890 both projects.
Item 12: CONSIDER
APPROVALOF COLLECTIVE BARGAININGAGREEMENT (CBA) WITH LOCAL 2289 OF THE INTERNATIONALASSO-
CIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016.
Motion by Bennett, seconded by Williams to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2289 of the International Association
of Firefighters for a term commencing July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016, and to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to
sign on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. George Miller asked
why the BLOCK was being moved if the property is not sold? How does fireworks being exhibited near the Airport effect operations of
small aircraft on the airport? Cats need to be vaccinated as they carry rabies.
OTHER:
Compliments were paid to the Leisure Services
Department team for working to gain a recertification of national accreditation. The National review team is evaluating Leisure Services
this week. Treasurer McLaughlin clarified that the Fireworks amendment to the ordinance does not do much, other than further limit the
time displays may occur. It does nothing to allow more standard for restriction. Trustee Yack indicated that it has been some years since
we looked at landscape standards for new development. He indicated Supervisor LaJoy has added this topic to a future study session. He
recommended Board members drive along Saltz Road and evaluate the new landscape plantings.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – 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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: August 1, 2013
EC080113-0794 5 x 10.849
C
ANTON
- P
LYMOUTH
Several residents of Woodlore
North subdivision attended the
meeting of the Plymouth
Township Board of Trustees last
week to reiterate their objections
to the proposed plan to create a
new entrance to Hilltop Golf
Course.
The proposed new entrance is
part of a $2.5 million capital proj-
ects budget approved at the meet-
ing by a 4 to 3 vote of the board
who plan to sell $1.9 million in 10-
year bonds to pay for the project.
Township officials said the plan
includes an increase in parking
spaces at the golf course, the
repaving of the parking lot and the
new entrance, along with several
other park improvements.
During the public comments
portion of the 5-hour meeting,
members of the subdivision home-
owners association board and
other subdivision residents
expressed their concern about the
plan they said would increase
vehicle traffic and endanger
pedestrians in their subdivision.
In May, the homeowners associ-
ation presented the township
board with a letter expressing
their opposition to opening the
newentrance.
According to already developed
plans for the golf course project,
the newentrancewould be exactly
aligned with Sandalwood Drive
and would necessitate the con-
struction of passing and decelera-
tion lanes byWayneCounty.
Matthew Justus, the homeown-
er association's treasurer, after
speaking at the meeting, said he
felt there should have been better
communication between officials
and residents and hoped for some-
thing in writing stating the town-
ship would close Powell Road, as
the residents requested in the ear-
lier letter.
Justus and other residents said
if the road were left open it would
provide an easy opportunity for
drivers to avoid traffic signals at
both Ann Arbor Road and Beck
andAnnArbor Trail andBeck.
Justus said that although both
Township Supervisor Richard
Reaume and Township Treasurer
Ron Edwards made a verbal
agreement to close Powell, he has
doubts.
“It appears there's a rush to do
something; it's the appearance of
impropriety,” he said.
Keith Postell, association vice
president, said he wasn't worried.
“This is just a budget proposal,
they still have to vote on each
item.” Postell said.
Postell claims Reaume and
Township Clerk Nancy Conzelman
met with some of the association
members after they submitted
their letter last May to say they
would do what they could about
the entrance and would work with
Wayne County. Postell is amember
of the Plymouth Township
PlanningCommission.
Ed Snage, the association archi-
tect, is a subdivision resident and
also serves on the Plymouth
TownshipBoard of Review.
One Woodlore North resident,
an attorney who is not on the asso-
ciation board, questioned the
practically of the township owning
a golf course, saying “Now we're
talking about the addition to
increase the cost of the course by
putting in a cut to make it more
attractive…It's not your money to
spend, it's the community's money
to spend.”
HillltopGolf Course operated at
a $96,181 loss last year, according
to township records.
Firms interested in designing
the new middle school planned
for the Plymouth-Canton District
only have a fewmore days to pre-
pare proposals.
The deadline to submit pro-
posals for the design of the $32
million school to be located at
Cherry Hill just west of Canton
CenterRoad inCantonTownship,
is Aug. 6. The new building will
replace Central Middle School in
downtown Plymouth and is part
of the $114.4 million bond voters
approved for the district lastMay.
The district authorized the
specifications for bids last week
to six specific firms, although oth-
ers who are qualified can submit
proposals. Among those the dis-
trict specifically asked for bids
were TMP, Fanning Howey,
French & Associates, Wakely
Associates, Inc. SHW Group and
Integrated Design Solutions.
Three of the firms have previous-
ly designed and built schools in
the district.
The time frame for the propos-
als is short, district officials said,
in an effort to have the building
ready for students in the fall of
2015. The school district already
owns the site on which the school
will be built.
The recommendation is
expected to be presented to all
the board members and a deci-
sion made as to the architects for
the project Aug. 27.
It appears there's a rush
to do something;
it's the appearance of impropriety.
”
Residents protest plan for golf course project
Board awaits proposals for design of new school
Wanted
Canton Police investigators are asking for help in identifying the
woman shown in the surveillance photos. She is suspected of
stealing a purse from a patron at Dunkin’ Donuts on Ford Road, at
about 2 p.m. July 3. The woman is approximately 60-65 years old,
weighing about 220 pounds, has gray hair and wears glasses.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to
contact the Canton Police Department at (734) 394-5400.
Motorcycle crash investigation continues
Canton police continue to investigate a
motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday in
whichaCantonmanwas injured.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July
28, Canton Police were called to the scene of
a traffic accident that occurred on south-
bound Lilley Road south of Cherry Hill
Road.
When officers arrived on the scene they
discovered a 23-year-old man from Canton
suffering from injuries resulting from a
motorcycle crash. According to police
reports, the man was riding his 2006 Suzuki
motorcycle on Lilley Road when he appar-
ently lost control, ran off the road and struck
a tree.