Canton Township will fund a mix of
public service agencies and public con-
struction work through federal funds of
the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The funding level
of $323,085 for 2018 is comparable to past
years.
Agencies funded include: First Step,
helping domestic violence and sexual
assault victims: Neighborhood Legal
Services, offering elder abuse monitor-
ing, including crimes committed by adult
children of seniors and more; the
Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action
Agency with varied services, and Growth
Works, which in part helps with young
offenders referred by the juvenile jus-
tice system as well as providing chemi-
cal dependency treatment.
“I'mhappy, yes, we're able to continue
the good works,” said Canton Township
Supervisor Pat Williams following the
July 24 Community Development Block
Grant public hearing at the Canton
Board of Trustees meeting. “The funds
are going to those who have the greatest
need.”
The Community Development Block
Grants assist low- to moderate-income
residents nationwide. For 2018, First
Step got $13,000 through Canton and
HUD, Neighborhood Legal Services
$13,000, the Wayne-Metropolitan
Community Action Agency $13,000, and
GrowthWorks $1,000.
Additional CDBG funds will help to
make buildings compliant with
Americans With Disabilities Act stan-
dards, to help handicapped people. Also
funded is housing rehabilitation, which
has a waiting list of seven or eight resi-
dents inCanton.
Federal standards require an annual
report to HUD by Aug. 15 as well as a
local public hearing. In Canton, an
Advisory Council heard a few earlier
public comments and then made recom-
mendations.
Township Clerk Michael Siegrist
noted at the July 24 meeting the Canton
Human Services facility on Cherry Hill
Road at Ridge Road deals with clients
facing challenges. He's pleased to see
building upgrades addressed.
“Iwas glad to see that,” saidSiegrist.
In other action, township trustees
named James Malinowski to the Canton
Zoning Board of Appeals. The trustees,
with Sommer Foster absent, also OK'd
$2,000 to buy froma resident a 1949 Ford
fire truck.
Canton Deputy Public Safety Director
Chris Stoecklein said, “It'smore amemo-
ry for the township,” being what
Williams called “this old piece of Canton
history.”
Said Stoecklein, “It gives us an oppor-
tunity to bring some heritage back to the
department,” including parades and fire
station openhouses.
Williams noted the truck restoration
effort will build fire department person-
nel teamwork.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – July 24, 2018
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Foster
Staff Present: Human Resources Manager - Connelly Motion by Anthony, supported by Slavens to move from open to closed
session at 6:31 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Motion carried by all members present.
6:31 Closed Session to Discuss
Pending Litigation (Canton Township VS. Arminiak)
(6:47 p.m. recess taken) Motion by Anthony, supported by Slavens to
move from closed to open session at 6:59 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony,
Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Foster Staff Present: Director Faas, Director
Hohenberger, Deputy Director - Stoecklein, Financial Analyst - Sheppard Staff Absent: Director Meier, Director Trumbull
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Graham-Hudak to amend the agenda to add a presentation by Treasurer
Slavens and add Item G-16 Consider authorizing counsel to proceed as directed in the matter of Canton Township v Arminiak.
Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
Bill Broucek, 745 Sandlewood Rd., com-
mented on the times lawns are mowed in the golf course and presented information to the board. George Miller, 1946 Briarfield,
commented on issues regarding senior citizens, barking dogs, and Canton’s roads.
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by Slavens, sup-
ported by Anthony to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PRESENTATION:
Treasurer Slavens gave a presentation regarding the second quarter report on Township Investments. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Sneideman to enter the treasurer’s report into the public record. Motion carried by all members present. A copy of the
Treasurer’s presentation is available through the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1.
Approval of the 2018 CDBG Program Year and Annual Action Plan.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to open
the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Mike Sheppard – Finance manager was present to answer
any questions the public or the board had. There were no public comments Clerk Siegrist commented positively on the program.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt to adopt the 2018 Annual Action Plan and authorize the submission of the 2018 Annual
Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Resolution
Approving The Senior Alliance 2019 Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, support-
ed by Sneideman to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SENIOR ALLIANCE 2019
ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AGING SERVICES Whereas,
The Canton Board of Trustees recognizes the
role of The Senior Alliance as the state designated Area Agency on Aging for Southern and Western Wayne County to be respon-
sible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and managing a comprehensive organized service delivery system of
services for 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 Annual Implementation Plan from 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 a public hearing for client, caregiver, and service provider population feedback
which contributed to the development of the Annual Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the Canton Board of Trustees does hereby approve The Senior Alliance 2019 Annual Implementation Plan as
presented to Canton Township. APPROVEDANDADOPTED, by Canton Township Board of Trustees on July 24, 2018. Motion:
By Siegrist Second: Supported by Sneideman Ayes: 6 Absent: 1 Signed: Michael Siegrist Dated: July 25, 2018
Item C-2.
Consider Appointment of Dennis Robare as Canton Township’s Dangerous Building Hearing Officer and Member of the
Building Board of Appeals. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman that the Canton Board of Trustees Appoint
Dennis Robare as Canton Township’s Dangerous Building Hearing Officer and to the Building Board of Appeals. (Term for the
Building Board of Appeals to expire July 24, 2020). Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-3. Consider Appointment
of James Malinowski to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman that the Canton
Board of Trustees Appoint Mr. James Malinowski to the Zoning Board of Appeals, (term to expire July 24, 2021). Motion car-
ried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider the Purchase of a 1949 Ford Fire Truck. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase of a 1949 Ford Fire Truck from Mustafa Alhachami for a final
price of $2,000. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of the Site Plan for Canterbury Mews
Co-Operative Addition. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to pass the following resolution. Motion carried by
all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON APPROVAL
OF THE SITE PLAN FOR CANTERBURY MEWS CO-OPERATIVE ADDITION WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor has
requested approval of the site plan for Canterbury Mews Co-Operative Addition, on the east side of Haggerty Road north of
Cherry Hill Road adjacent to the Clark Drain and I-275 freeway; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site
plan and made a recommendation to approve the request as it is consistent with the original site plan approval and meets all appli-
cable requirements of the zoning code with the exception of façade material and non-disturb buffer;
NOW THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the site plan for
Canterbury Mews Co-Operative Addition, located tax parcel no. 50-99-0023-003, subject to any and all applicable state and local
development regulations. Trustee Graham-Hudak covered the Planning Commissions’ recommendation. Trustee Sneideman
asked what the addition would be used for. Jeff Rizzo – Project Representative replied this would add additional meeting space
and storage garage for the facility.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of a Split and Combination for Supervisor’s Canton Plat
#3, Canton/Michigan Avenue Development. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the property split and
combination for parcels 133-02-0040-0008, 133-02-0040-0010 and 133-02-0040-0011 of Supervisor’s Canton Plat #3 as shown
on the attached surveys dated February 14, 2018. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4. Consider Approval of the
Site Plan for Tractor Supply Company. (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 CAN-
TON, MICHIGAN APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN FOR TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY WHEREAS
, the Project
Sponsor has requested approval of the site plan for Tractor Supply Company, located on the south side of Michigan Avenue
between Sheldon and Morton Taylor Roads; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a rec-
ommendation to conditionally approve the request as it is consistent with the Special Land Use approval and design standards
for site plan approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton,
Michigan does hereby approve the site plan for Tractor Supply Company on parcel nos. 133-02-0040-010, 133-02-0040-011 and
133-02-0040-008, subject to provision of a final site lighting plan, and any and all applicable state and local development regu-
lations.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of the Site Plan for Uptown Apartments Phase 4. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, support-
ed 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 UPTOWN
APARTMENTS PHASE 4 WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the site plan for Uptown Apartments
Phase 4, on the west side of Denton Road north of Cherry Hill Road; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the
site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request as it is consistent with the Planned Development Agreement and
meets all applicable requirements of the zoning code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the site plan for Uptown Apartments Phase 4, located on tax parcel
no. 71-072-99-0003-713, subject to any and all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-6. Authorize an
Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wayne County for the Construction of the Lower Rouge Multi-Use Trail Extension.
(MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wayne County for the
proposed Lower Rouge Trail extension. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider Approval of a Budget
Amendment and Award of Purchase Order Contract to Northwest Consults Inc. for Engineering Design and Construction
Bidding Services for Pavement Improvements at the Division of Public Works Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment: Increase expense: #592-536.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings
and Improvements: $7,080 #592-537.970_0020 Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements: $7,080 Decrease Expense: #592-
536.990 Transfer to fund balance: $14,160 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to
award a purchase order contract to Northwest Consultants Incorporated under the existing Master Services Agreement for an
amount not-to-exceed $14,160. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Approval of a Purchase of a Ford
F-150 and Approve a Budget Amendment for the Public Safety Department. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Slavens to approve a budget amendment for the replacement of the Ford F-150 as follows: Increase Expenditures: #206-336-
50.970_0040 (Capital Outlay Vehicles) $29,553 Decrease Expenditures: #206-336-50.990 (Transfer to Fund Balance) $29,553
Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase of one (1) 2017
Ford F-150 from Signature Ford, 3942 W. Lansing Rd, Perry, MI 48872 via a Macomb County Bid #12-07 MY2017 in the
amount of $29,553. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and
Award of a Purchase Order Contract to Signature Ford for the Purchase of a Ford F-450 Super Cab Utility Truck and
Award of a Purchase Order Contract to Knapheide Truck Equipment for the Utility Body. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment: Increase Expense: #592-536.970_0040 Capital Outlay Vehicles:
$77,278 Decrease Expense: #592-536.990 Transfer to fund balance: $77,278 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award a purchase order contract to Signature Ford for an amount not-to-exceed $46,965 for the
purchase of a 2019 Ford F-450 Super Cab utility truck using the Macomb County Cooperative Contract. Motion carried by all
members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to award a purchase order contract to Knapheide Truck Equipment
of Flint Michigan for the purchase of the utility body for an amount not-to-exceed $30,312.82. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item G-10. Consider Approval of Agreement for Digital Media and Audio-Visual Services. (CLS)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the Agreement for Digital Media and Audio-Visual Services at Canton Township facil-
ities with ProVideo Services, Inc., 26471 Southpoint Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 for a three year period with the option to renew.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11. Consider Approval of an Inter-Governmental Agreement between
Wayne County and Canton Township for Improvements to Heritage Park. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne County and Canton Township
for Improvements to Heritage Park and to authorize the Finance Department to make necessary budget adjustments to the 2019
Budget to record the Wayne County contribution and the related expenditures. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-
12. Consider Approving the Purchase of Air Lifting Bags. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the pur-
chase of a Paratech Air Lift Bag System from Apollo Fire Equipment, in the amount of $22,100 utilizing funds budgeted in the
2018 Fire Capital Machinery & Equipment Account. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-13. Consider sale of
Canton property and authorize Supervisor Williams to sign all documents necessary to close on the sale. (Supv.)
Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Slavens Canton accept the Letter of Intent from Gumesindo Pineda and authorize Supervisor Williams
to sign the formal Purchase Agreement and any other documents necessary to complete the sale of the parcel located east of
Willard Street and to the west of the ITC corridor. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-14. Consider sale of Canton
property and authorize Supervisor Williams to sign all documents necessary to close on the sale. (Supv.)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens that Canton accept the Letter of Intent from Peter Stanek and authorize Supervisor Williams to
sign the formal Purchase Agreement and any other documents necessary to complete the sale of the parcels located east of Willard
Street and to the west of the ITC corridor. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-15. First Reading of Addition of
Chapter 2, Article V to Canton Township Code of Ordinances, Entitled “Code of Ethics” Sections 2-225, through 2-251.
(Clerk)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to introduce and hold the first reading establishing Canton Township Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2, Article V, Entitled “Code of Ethics” Sections 2-225 through 2-251. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. 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
.
(Add On)Item G-16.
Consider authorizing counsel to
proceed as directed in the matter of Canton Township v Arminiak. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to authorize coun-
sel for Canton Township to proceed as directed in the matter of Canton Township v Arminiak. Motion carried by all members
present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None Board Comment: The final forum regarding the Roads Millage will be
this Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Summit on the Park – Chestnut Room from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Clerk Siegrist reminded
the township to return their absentee ballots as soon as possible.
OTHER: ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by
Slavens to adjourn at 8:08 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
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: 08/02/2018
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Julie Brown
Staff Writer
Canton trustees allocate federal funding
Van Buren Township officials expect to
learn the identity this week of the new
tech firm seeking to occupy a portion of
the Harold Smith Farm on Michigan
Avenue, west of theDentonCemetery.
The plan allows for Harold Smith, the
current property owner, to remain in his
home on a section of the property, accord-
ing to information provided by the devel-
opers.
The identity of the proposed business
was expected to be included in site plans
submitted for the development of a por-
tion of the 75.57-acre site during a July 10
meeting at Van Buren Township Hall. The
name of the new tenant in the proposed
development was not disclosed to town-
ship officials at that time, however.
Representatives from the developer said
that the name of the new tenant would be
released once the land is purchased. That
purchase is dependent on a requested
rezoning from single-family to light indus-
trial.
If the rezoning is approved bymembers
of the township board of trustees, the next
step in the development process is
approval of a preliminary site plan from
the township planning commission which
will meet Aug. 8. The developer indicated
that with that approval, he would reveal
the name of the technical and research
company planning tomove to the site.
Proposed is a 36 foot tall, two-story
building of about 70,000 square feet. A 400-
foot buffer zone of trees and a tree-cov-
ered, 10-foot berm are proposed along the
property line and facing neighboring
property. The entrance to the facility
would be from Michigan Avenue and the
property would include an independent
deceleration lane.
The property would also include a
detention pond disbursed through the
Wayne County drainage system which the
developer claims would have no impact
on any adjoining residential area.
The developer indicated that the com-
pany would bring about 30 jobs to Van
Buren fromanother facility and that about
100 new jobs would be created during
phase one of the development.
Awesome Bounce of Michigan, a K-9
demonstration, and more. Participants
will also be able to design a Kindness
Rock, with support from Amanda Ross-
State Farm Insurance Agent, which will
help spread goodwill as part of a future
community art installation. Additional
generous event support is being provid-
ed by Community Financial Credit
Union.
“Each year this community event cel-
ebrates the importance of residents and
neighborhoods uniting together to take a
stand against crime in our community,”
Esselink said
“It is an opportunity for residents to
meet and interact with police and fire
personnel, aswell as strengthenCanton's
neighborhood spirit of camaraderie and
the importance of keeping our commu-
nity safe and tolerant.”
All ages are invited to attend this free
event promoting tolerance and the “Not
In Our Town” principles of building safe,
inclusive communities for all.
The “Not In Our Town” community
program is coordinated by the Canto
Response to Hate Crimes Coalition. This
group is an award-winning coalition of
local law enforcement, leaders, and rep-
resentatives of community organizations,
faith-based organizations, public
schools, and the community at large. The
group is committed to raising awareness
of hate crimes, bias incidents, and bully-
ing and offers support to victims of
hate/bias/bullying. Members work to
help restore a sense of community when
these incidents occur.
Cantonwill join forces with neighbors
participating across thousands of com-
munities from all 50 states, as well as
United States territories, Canada, and
military bases worldwide for the 35th
Annual “National Night Out,” coordinat-
ed by the National Association of Town
Watch. According to the website, more
than 38 million neighbors across 16,000
communities are expected to participate
in 'America's Night Out Against Crime'
this year.
For more information about this com-
munity event, visit
safety.org,
or call (734) 394-
5460.
Groups
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