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OFFICE OF THE WAYNE COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER
NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUND-
ARIES AND DAY OR REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS
Notice Is Hereby Given
that on August 12, 2015, the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries and a Day
of Review of Apportionments from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Wayne County
Department of Public Services - Road Division, Central Maintenance Yard, 29900
Goddard Road Extension, Romulus, Michigan 48242.
The Day of Review is for the purpose of reviewing and revising the boundaries of
the Drainage Districts below. Maps depicting the proposed revisions to the bound-
aries of each Drainage District can be reviewed at:
.
The Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries is an opportunity to review the
Drainage District boundaries with the Drain Commissioner or a member of his staff.
The Drain Commissioner, engineers and other staff members will be available to
assist individuals throughout the day, and make revisions where necessary. There is
no need to schedule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review. The
computation of costs for the Drain will also be available at the Day of Review.
The Day of Review of Apportionments is an opportunity to review the apportion-
ment with the Drain Commissioner or a member of his staff. The Drain
Commissioner and other staff members will be available to assist individuals
throughout the day, and make revisions where necessary. There is no need to sched-
ule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review. The computation of
costs for the Drains will also be available at the Day of Review.
Drain assessments will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If the
assessment period is greater than one year, you may pay the assessments in full with
any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the
Day of Review should contact the Wayne County Drain Commissioner's Office at
(313) 749-8340 or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24
hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other
assistance.
You may appeal the Drain Commissioner's decision to revise the district boundary to
the Wayne County Circuit Court within ten (10) days. You may appeal the Drain
Commissioner's determination of apportionments to the Wayne County Probate
Court within ten (10) days.
A general description of the lands by section number proposed to be added or deleted
from the Drainage Districts as recommended by a licensed professional engineer or
surveyor for each of the Drains is as follows:
Kenneth M. Kucel, P.E.
Wayne County Drain Commissioner
Publish: July 30 and August 6, 2015
Telephone (313) 749-8340
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 a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. 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: August 6, 2015
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Charter Township of Canton - Board Proceedings – July 28, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 28, 2015 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, Williams Members Absent: Sneideman, Yack Staff
Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Board Minutes of July 14, 2015 as presented.
Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of Bills
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
CON-
SENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Second Reading Of An Amendment To Appendix A-Zoning Of The Code Of
Ordinances Regarding Recreational Vehicle Parking (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to remove from the
table the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 4.01, Subsection E of Appendix A- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances
of the Charter Township of Canton regarding recreational vehicle parking with an effective date of August 13, 2015. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to hold the second reading and amend the Township
Code of Ordinance Section 4.01, Subsection E of Appendix A- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of
Canton regarding recreational vehicle parking with an effective date of August 13, 2015. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
STATE OFMICHIGAN COUNTY OFWAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIPOF CANTON APPENDIXA – THE ZON-
ING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX A – THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIPOF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, BYAMENDINGARTICLE 4.00, SECTION 4.01 REGULATING
OFF- STREET PARKING IN CANTON TOWNSHIP THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SEC-
TION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE
Article 4.00, Section 4.01 of Appendix A to the Charter Township of Canton Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 4.00. OFF-STREET PARKINGAND LOADING REQUIRE-
MENTS 4.01. Off-street Parking requirements.
A. – D. [No change.]
Recreational vehicles parking in residential districts.
Any owner of camping and recreational equipment may park or store such equipment on residentially used property subject to
the following conditions: – 2. [No change.] 3. Recreational vehicles may be parked in the owner’s driveway for a period not
to exceed three calendar days or any part thereof within a rolling seven-day period. 4. – 7. [No change.]
SECTION 2. VIO-
LATION AND PENALTY
Any person or entity found responsible for a violation of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a civil
infraction and may be fined a civil not more than $100.00, plus any costs and fees that may be imposed by 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 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 CON-
FLICTING ORDINANCES
All Ordinance or parts of Ordinance is conflict herewith is hereby repealed only to the extent nec-
essary 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. EFFEC-
TIVE DATE
This Ordinance, as amended, shall take full force and effect seven (7) days after 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 28 th day of July, 2015, and was ordered to be given publication in the man-
ner required by law. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk Introduced: July 14, 2015 Adopted: July 28, 2015 Published: August 6, 2015
Effective: August 13, 2015 A zoning ordinance regulating the development and use of land has been adopted by the legislative
body of the Charter Township of Canton. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. A complete copy
of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
Item C-2. Consider Reapproval Of 2015 Fees For
The Municipal Services Department (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the 2015 fee schedule for
the Municipal Services Department to be effective on/or before August 3, 2015. Motion carried by all members present.
Item
C-3. Consider Approval Of An Agreement For Lobbying Services Between Canton Township And Kandler, Reed, Khoury
And Muchmore (Supervisor)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve an Agreement with Kandler, Reed,
Khoury, & Muchmore for government lobbying services, and authorize the Township Supervisor to sign on behalf of Canton
Township, for an amount not to exceed $36,000 per year. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-4. Consider Approval
Of Emergency Purchase Order To Repair Manholes. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the pur-
chase order to Midwest Maintenance, 37486 Ladywood, Livonia, MI 48154 for emergency repairs of manholes at the
Administration Building complex, in the amount of $17,500 from Account # 246-750.970_0020, Community Improvement/CLS
Administration/Buildings & Grounds. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-5. Extend Agreement With Huron
Valley Ambulance And Approve The Municipal Credit Agreement With Suburban Mobility Authority For Regional
Transportation (SMART) (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams I move to authorize a letter of acceptance to
extend the Huron Valley Ambulance agreement in 2016. The amount of the contract with HVA is not to exceed the annual amount
of $440,899.72, plus the Detroit Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is less. Motion carried by all members present.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the 2015-2016 Municipal Credit Contract between SMART and the
Charter Township of Canton for $88,692 and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract on behalf of the Township.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-6. Resolution Approving The Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan
(Supervisor)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION APPROV-
ING THE SENIOR ALLIANCE 2016 ANNUAL 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 to be responsible 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 Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA) 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 Years 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Canton Board of Trustees does hereby approve
The Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan for 2016 as presented to Canton Township.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item
G-1. Consider Approval Of AWastewater Disposal Agreement With Canton Renewables. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the wastewater disposal agreement with Canton Renewables; and further authorize the
Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-2. Consider First Reading Of An Amendment To Appendix A-Zoning Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding The
Demars/Tuttle Rezoning. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to introduce and hold the first reading of the
proposed amendment to the zoning map found in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances for the Demars/Tuttle Rezoning as pro-
vided in the attached ordinance and map. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to table consideration of the amendment for a second reading on August 11, 2015. Motion carried by all members present.
Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton
Township is available at
.
Item G-3. Consider Approval Of Special Land Use For Auto Service
Establishment And Site Plan Approval For Michigan Avenue Auto Service And Shopping Center. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Land Use and Site Plan for Michigan Avenue Auto
Service and Shopping Center WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Evan Priest, has requested special land use and site plan
approval for the Michigan Avenue Auto Service and Shopping Center to be located at the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue
and Lilley Road, identified as tax EDP #137-99-0021-701; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the special
use and site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant approval, including the modifications and condi-
tions cited in the Planning Commission recommendation as summarized in the attached written analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby
approve the request of the petitioner, Mr. Evan Priest, to approve the site plan for the proposed Michigan Avenue Auto Service
and Shopping Center subject to any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to any conditions recom-
mended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Item G-4. Consider Approval Of The Site Plan For World Of Beer. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan for World of Beer WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Steve
Magnan, has requested site plan approval for World of Beer to be located on Ford Road between Lilley and Morton Taylor Roads,
identified as tax EDP #043-99-0005-702; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a rec-
ommendation to approve the request to grant site plan approval with modifications and conditions, as summarized in the attached
written analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner Mr. Steve Magnan to approve the site plan for
the proposed World of Beer subject to any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Item G-5. Consider Approval Of A Resolution In Support Of Retaining Sue McCormick As The Chief
Executive Officer Of The Great Lakes Water Authority. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the
following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON
Model Resolution in Support of Retaining Sue McCormick as Chief Executive Officer
Motion made
by Bennett, Supported by McLaughlin, I move that:
Whereas,
the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is currently embarked
on a complex process of transitioning into the operations of the regional water and sewer systems serving much of southeast
Michigan; and
Whereas,
Canton Township is one of the largest owners vested in the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA); and
Whereas,
sound leadership over the regional system operations is paramount to the success of the Great Lakes Water Authority
(GLWA); and
Whereas
, Sue McCormick, the current interim chief executive officer of the GLWA, has effectively and efficiently
lead the predecessor organization known as the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department since 2011.
Now, therefore be it
resolved,
that the Canton Township Board of Trustees does hereby request that the Great Lakes Water Authority cease its efforts
to recruit a chief executive officer and instead negotiate employment terms with Sue McCormick to serve as its chief executive
officer during this most critical phase of the operational transition. ROLL CALL: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin,
Sneideman, Williams, Yack YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Sneideman, Yack) ABSTAIN: 0 I hereby certify that the fore-
going is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Canton Township Board of Trustees, County of Wayne, Michigan,
at a meeting held on
July 28, 2015
. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Item G-6. Consider First Reading Of An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 46, Article IV, Division 3, “Fireworks” To Prohibit Sky Lanterns In Canton Township. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 46, Article IV, Division 3 of the Canton
Township Code of Ordinances, entitled “Fireworks.” Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and schedule a second reading
for August 11, 2015. Motion carried by all members present. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the
Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business
hours.
Item G-7. Consider First Reading Of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 46, Article II, “Offenses Involving The
Person”, Sec. 46-32 And 46-34 To Add A Prohibition Against Using The Internet And/Or Social Media Sites To Harass
Another Person. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends
Chapter 46, Article II, entitled “Offenses Involving the Person.” Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett,
supported by Anthony to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and schedule a second
reading for August 11, 2015. Motion carried by all members present. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available
at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular busi-
ness hours. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
Item G-8. Consider
First Reading Of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article IV, “Sexually Oriented Businesses”, And Article VII,
“Smoking Lounges”, To Require Applicants For These Business Licenses To ObtainAnd Submit ACopy Of Their Internet
Criminal History Access Tool (“ICHAT”) Reports With Their License Applications. (Clerk/PSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 18, Article IV entitled “Sexually
Oriented Businesses,” and Article VII, entitled “Smoking Lounges.” Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett,
supported by McLaughlin to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and schedule a sec-
ond reading for August 11, 2015. Motion carried by all members present. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are
available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during reg-
ular business hours.
Item G-9. Consider Approval Of Independence Park Irrigation Upgrades. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to approve the upgrades to Independence Park irrigation system by Spartan Distributors, P.O. Box 672995,
Detroit, MI 48267 in the amount of $20,000 to be taken from Account # 101-270-50.970_0030, Parks Capital Outlay Machinery
& Equipment. Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Supervisor
LaJoy stated the Michigan Shakespearean Festival will be at the Village Theater from July 29 – August 16. Tickets are available
on line MichiganShakespeareFestival.com.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.
Motion carried by all members present.
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
after Board Approval.
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A lightning strike is believed to have
been the cause of a devastating home fire
earlyMondaymorning.
According to the Canton Public Safety
Department, a 911 call was received at
about 1:15 a.m. Monday from a homeown-
er in the 8000 block of TilburyCourt.
First responding fire crews found the
garage and roof of the home fully
engulfed by fire when they arrived on the
scene, according to fire department
reports. Firefighters, using several hand
lines and two aerial ladder trucks,
worked for several hours to extinguish the
fire.
The occupants of the home were alert-
ed of the fire by their second floor smoke
detectors and everyone in the home was
able to exit the structure without injury.
The homeowner told responding firefight-
ers that he believed his house was struck
by lightning at approximately 11:15 p.m.,
causing thehome to lose partial power.
“Any resident whose home is struck by
lightning during a storm is advised to con-
tact the Canton Fire Department,” said
Fire Chief Joshua Meier. “Firefighters
will check the structure for possible smol-
dering or fire not initially visible to the
resident witha thermal imaging camera.”
The 3,500 square foot home suffered
extensive damage as a result of the fire.
