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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

‘Doggone’ hero

Canton Police Canine Hank was honored last week by the members of the township board of trustees and officials with an official resolution on his retirement. Hank, a
German Shepherd, was born in Jessen Germany and came to the Canton department in 2017. He completed his training to be service dog in 2018. The officials honored
Hank for his years of dedicated service to the Canton Public Safety Department. Now officially retired from the canine unit, Hank will spend his retirement with his partner
Ofc. Kenneth Robinson.

Whipple making PARC their home. The re-devel- Kellogg Park concerts continue
oped parking lot includes what the state
environmental agency called “the gold
FROM PAGE 1 standard” for rain-garden projects, and The popular Music in the Air free Lee and the Back in the Day Band will
Malcolms have spent many hours beauti- weekly concert series will continue at 7 perform Funk, R& B and Motown for
iconic 1938 wall mural entitled “Plymouth fying the property by planting trees, p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 5, and continue the expected crowd.
Trail”, this project won the top state mulching, weeding, and planting new through Sept. 2 at the Kellogg Park stage Next week, Aug. 12--Geff Phillips and
award for preservation of an historic beds. in downtown Plymouth, officials from Friends is scheduled to perform Pop
building and the Michigan Downtown Patty Malcolm served on the Plymouth the Downtown Development Authority and Rock variety music of the 60s; on
Association award for best economic Historic District Commission from 2007 to (DDA) office said. Aug. 19, Moxie Blitz will present pop
development. 2013, and Mark Malcolm was a member of The concerts are sponsored by the music of today and the 80s; Aug. 26--
Then, in 2015, the Malcolms purchased the Downtown Development Authority DDA; the Bank of Ann Arbor; the Steve King and the Dittilies, the Wayne
the 100-year-old Central Middle/former from 2003-2009. She is a founding member Plymouth Noon Rotary Club and Hines Newton of Wayne County will perform
Plymouth High School and donated the of the Plymouth Preservation Network, is Park Lincoln. and on and Sept. 2--Atomic Radio will
building and property which is now the on the board of Plymouth Pollinators, and The line-up this year again includes end the season with top 40, Pop Hip-
Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex the couple lends many other worthwhile various area bands and tomorrow, Larry Hop and rock.
(PARC), whose mission is: “To enrich lives Plymouth non-profit organizations their
through arts, education, and recreation support, which helps contribute to the Sumpter Township Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
programs for all ages.” The donation vibrancy and reach of these groups, city 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
included conditions that require the officials said. Minutes
building to forever be used as a communi- “For the Malcolms' significant and long-
ty-oriented non-profit and retain the his- standing contributions to maintaining the Meeting called to order by Supervisor T. Bowman at 6:25 pm. Roll call: Supervisor T. Bowman, Clerk
E. Hurst, Treasurer V. Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, LaPorte and Morgan. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk
toric character. historic charm of Plymouth, and their will- Burdick, Finance Director Holtz, Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke, Fire Chief Brown and 11 attendees.
The Malcolms continue to devote con- ingness to actively work to make the city a 3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Agenda with the following considerations;
siderable time and money to help repair, more beautiful, livable community, the AMEND: 13. New Business, Agenda Item A
To add; "of dissolving the HR Hiring Committee and of "
restore, improve, and develop the PARC. Malcolms are an excellent selection for Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None.
One of the busiest places in Plymouth, the the Ruth Huston-Whipple Award for Civic Motion carried.
150,000 square-foot building is fully occu- Engagement,” said Plymouth Mayor Nick 4. Public Comment/Open Floor: Three (3) Attendees spoke.
pied, with more than 50 organizations Moroz. * Note: Supervisor Bowman addressed an incident that occurred after the Regular Board Meeting held on June 14, 2022. He
addressed Board Members on behaviors and felt that accusations implied of him and other Members were inappropriate and
should not be tolerated. The Board of Trustees discussed the issues.
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www.associatednewspapers.net. A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2022. Roll call vote:
Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None.
Motion carried.
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to accept the Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2022. Roll call vote:
Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Motion carried.
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
6. Warrants:
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Motion by LaPorte, supported by Rush to approve the warrants totaling $170,410.58. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman,
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte. Nay: None. Motion carried.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 7. Parks & Recreation/Chambers Report - Rush:
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, • An emotional moment accepting the resignation of Chairman Kim Toms and his spouse, Parks & Recreation Member
or activities. Cheryl. The best of luck to Kim and his family.
• Trustee Rush discussed a recent, disturbing occurrence with the illegal use of ATV vehicles at Banotai Park, damage to
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- park grounds and facilities, as well as the unacceptable behaviors of the operators. Thank you to the Sumpter Township
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Police Department for assistance in addressing this issue.
the ADA. • Thank you to Sumpter Township Supervisor, Tim Bowman, for addressing the unsafe dock/pier at Sherwood Pond.
Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve the Parks & Recreation / Chambers Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
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 8 & 9. Water, Sewer & Treasurer's Reports - Warren:
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. • Certificate of Deposit, recently approved by the Board for disposition, has been addressed and completed.
• Trustee Oddy congratulated Treasurer Warren and his staff on the measurable improvements to outstanding collections
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies of payments and reductions in uncollectable funds.
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Motion by Morgan, supported by Oddy to accept the Water, Sewer & Treasurer's Reports. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
are generally prohibited.
10. Planning & Zoning Report - Oddy
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- • Two items were considered by the Planning Commission at a meeting recently held on June 23, 2022;
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human o Solar Farm Project of special use
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon o Approximate 5-acre pond that requires Zoning Board of Appeals "soils" consideration, as well.
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Motion by Rush, supported by Morgan to accept the Planning & Zoning Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk
Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
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. 11. Seniors Report - Hurst
• Senior Center's June Jingle, tomorrow, June 29th at 11:30 am!
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities • Election Workers are always needed and this year is no exception! Please see the Clerk's Office for further information.
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, • The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. • Due to the State Redistricting and the loss of the Precinct 2 Moose Lodge Polling location, the Clerk's Office will be
mailing new Voter ID Cards to ALL Voters over the next 2 weeks advising of their new Polling Location.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- Motion by LaPorte, supported by Oddy to approve the Planning & Zoning Report. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
12. Board Response:
Publish: 08/04/22 CN2410 - 080422 2.5 x 4.72 • Trustee LaPorte stated that there is an obvious need for a coordinated plan to address and improve our Township Parks
& Facilities. He requested that John Danci, DPW Director, to identify our needs and reach out to neighboring commu-
nities for ideas on how to handle trash, maintenance, facilities and report findings to the Board. He further discussed sig-
nage at the Township fairgrounds from vendors and businesses that also need attention.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON • Trustee Oddy stated that it may require an additional part time, seasonal employee and stepping up the cleaning fre-
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA quencies of the Banotai Park Restroom facilities.
August 25, 2022
13. New Business:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, August 25, 2022 at
7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve of dissolving the HR Hiring Committee and of hiring Anthony Burdick
Road, Canton, MI 48188. as of 07/01/2022 for the position of Township Manager at an annual salary of $90,000 and benefit package equal to the
current Deputy Clerk position. Contract to be drafted by the Township Attorney consistent with the standard Sumpter
7:00 P.M. Township contract terms and will include language specifying that on a temporary basis Mr. Burdick will continue to act
as the Deputy Clerk until a new Deputy is appointed being compensated during this period at the Township Managers
Call to Order Salary and benefits. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy and
LaPorte Nay: Trustee Morgan. Motion carried.
Pledge of Allegiance
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve to recognize Juneteenth as a Township Hall holiday and to grant
Roll Call:. Vicki Welty, John Badeen, Alan Okon, Clarence Lee, Aaron Tassell Township Hall employees a day off "in lieu" of the Federal holiday for the 2022 year identified as July 5th for all
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos Township employees, due to union contract not being finalized in time and maintaining the total recognized Holidays at
15 per year. Please see attached for the Legislative history. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst,
Approval of Agenda Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
August 25, 2022
C. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to name the Investment Committee members. Committee was
Approval of Minutes: approved last meeting. Members appointed by the Treasurer - Treasurer Warren, Trustee Oddy, Captain Gannon, Finance
None Director Holtz & Trustee LaPorte. Deputy Campbell will be an alternate member. Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried.
General Calendar: Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve to add Agenda Item E., "Consider approval
* to increase cleaning & janitorial services frequency for the Banotai Park restrooms from 2 times per week to 3 times per
1. Applicant Emily Zambuto, for Canton Renewables, LLC located at 4345 South Lilley Road, on the east side of S. Lilley and week". Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and
south of Michigan Ave. (Parcel ID 137-99-0013-706), Zoning is GI, General Industrial. Appealing the following sections of LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried
the Township Code of Ordinances: Section 78-131(1) for a wall in an industrial district to exceed the maximum height of 8
feet (16 feet proposed); and Section 5.08(A)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance for a poured or precast concrete wall finished on D. Motion by Oddy, supported by LaPorte to approve to increase cleaning & janitorial services
the outer side. * frequency for the Banotai Park restrooms from 2 times per week to 3 times per week". Roll call vote: Yes: Supervisor
Bowman, Clerk Hurst, Treasurer Warren; Trustees: Rush, Oddy, Morgan and LaPorte Nay: None. Motion carried
2. Applicant Pat Perry for property located at 45550 Muirfield Ct., which is located south of Cherry Hill Road between Beck
Rd. and Canton Center Rd. (Parcel ID 081-01-0035-000), Zoning R-3, Single Family Residential and located in a Planned 14. Announcements:
Development District (PDD). Requesting a variance from the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 26.02 for • Trustee Oddy thanked Treasurer Warren for presenting Agenda Item B for consideration and how fortunate Sumpter
an addition to the principal building within the required rear yard setback (35 feet required rear yard setback in the PDD and Township is to have him in office.
40 feet required rear yard setback in the R-3 district). The proposed rear yard setback is 21.51 feet.
15. Adjournment; Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:31 pm. Motion carried.
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120. Minutes prepared by;
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk Sumpter Township
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special __________________________ _______________________
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact Esther Hurst, Clerk Date
Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice. __________________________ _______________________
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2411 - 080422 2.5 x 5.391 Timothy Bowman, Supervisor Date ST0121 - 080422 2.5 x 13.223