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CANTON
CANTON

Veteran police officer retires from force

Canton Police Sgt. Eric Kolke Throughout his career, Kolke
has retired from the department ” has received numerous awards
after a 25-year career with the After 25 years of excellent service, and citations, as well as written
township. compliments from citizens who
Kolke was hired as a police our department is losing a very talented were recipients of his kindness
officer in 1996, and was promoted command officer to a well-deserved retirement. and professionalism. Among his
to the rank of sergeant in 2014. peers, Kolke is well-respected for
He has a bachelor's degree in his extensive law enforcement
Criminal Justice from Madonna knowledge, his willingness to
University, and is a graduate of response unit and search warrant operations and administrative take on new challenges, and his
the Michigan State University team. Most notably, Kolke served tasks of his assigned shift, provid- ability to maintain a calm
Police Staff and Command 22 years on the Western-Wayne ing leadership, training and demeanor in emergency situa-
School. Special Operations Team. As a direction of the patrol officers. tions, police administrators said.
Kolke began his career with member of this prestigious unit, Kolke has also developed and “Kolke has the natural capa-
an immediate interest in special he originally held a sniper posi- provided security training to mul- bility of providing leadership, Sgt. Eric Kolke
units, most of which he worked in tion, later advancing to the sniper tiple entities in the community combined with compassion and a
addition to his regular patrol team leader. He currently holds including in public and private sense of humor that is often said Police Chief Chad Baugh.
duties. He was selected for a mul- the rank of Assistant Team schools, places of worship, and required in this stressful line of “Sgt. Kolke has made a career
titude of assignments including Commander, serving as second in local businesses. This training is work,” officials added in a writ- full of significant contributions to
evidence technician, the bicycle charge of the special operations customized to fit the specific ten statement. the organization and to the
unit, the honor guard, field train- team. needs of the facility, enhancing “After 25 years of excellent Canton community alike, and I
ing officer, rifle instructor, range In his current patrol sergeant their level of security and/or service, our department is losing wish him continued success in
instructor, special enforcement position, Kolke is a platoon response to emergency situa- a very talented command officer his future endeavors,” Baugh
unit, motorcycle instructor, rapid supervisor overseeing the daily tions. to a well-deserved retirement,” added.
Planned roadwork in township outlined for board trustees

Julie Brown working with Wayne County and ” said of the web element. In talk-
Special Writer with the Michigan Department ing about quality of work, Clerk
of Transportation: “Obviously, I'm definitely more interested Michael Siegrist said, “I'm defi-
When Canton voters OK'd a that comes down to funding in making sure the nitely more interested in mak-
20-year roads millage in 2018, opportunities.” ing sure the repair work is done
many were eager to see subdivi- Bill Serchak of the township repair work is done right. right.”
sion roads improve. engineering department noted In other business that
Not only is that work under the Ford Road Boulevard con- evening, board members unani-
way, but major roads are also struction will start in 2024 “at mously approved a new deputy
being upgraded. the earliest,” and getting detour Smith emphasized the impor- during his outline of repairs set supervisor position. It will pay
During a July 27 Canton routes around Ford in good tance of getting road bids out in for years three through five, that $60,000 a year with $33,000 for
Board of Trustees presentation, shape is important. winter to “hit the ground run- road projects are sometimes fringe benefits, and be non-
trustees asked questions about Serchak also outlined several ning.” The two projects tenta- rescheduled due to unforeseen elected.
millage and repair plans key intersections slated for tively slated for 2022 are Canton circumstances. Trustees unani- The board indicated there's a
through 2026. Director of improvement, including a Center Road, from Ford to mously accepted the report, candidate in mind who would
Municipal Services Jade Smith potential roundabout at Saltz- Warren, and Warren, from with Treasurer Dian Slavens likely start work in late summer.
noted the plans are posted on Denton-Ridge. There has been Haggerty to Lilley, at a total cost absent. The new role, to assist the town-
the roads page of the township resistance to roundabouts in of $4,500,000. “The residents are going to ship supervisor, follows an inde-
website. Wayne County, he said, and this “There's a lot of work to do,” be able to see what's coming up pendent organizational assess-
Smith said the township is would be the first in the county. said Serchak, who cautioned next,” Trustee Sommer Foster ment recommendation.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID To subscribe to The Eagle
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bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 for the following:
UNIT HEATERS (12) REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. 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
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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, August 26, 2021 for the following:
ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT DPW BUILDING
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. 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
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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, August 19, 2021 for the following:
PARKING LOTS AND ROAD PAVING REHABILITATION (SECTION 21)
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. 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
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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.
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