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CANTON
CANTON

Democratic voters double Republicans in Canton

Voters in Canton Township will votes for supervisor were cast. Hotycki garnered a total of 2,878
choose between current incum- In the race for township clerk, ” in the Democratic primary voting.
bent Supervisor Pat Williams and incumbent Michael Siegrist The top four Democrats will appear On the Republican side,
his Democratic challenger received 99.63 percent of the on the November General Election incumbent Trustee John Anthony
AnneMarie Graham-Hudak on votes cast on the Democratic side received a total of 6,000 votes;
the Nov. 3 ballot. of the ballot as there was no ballot along with the four Republicans. Brian Williams garnered 5,644
During the primary election Republican challenger. In the votes, Carly Sayre received a total
balloting last week, Republican treasurer's race, too, Democratic of 5,346 votes and Devon Smith
Williams 7,293 of the 7,308 incumbent Dian Slavens faced no The race for trustee which will Foster received 9,888 votes and received 5,250 votes.
Republican primary ballots cast. opposition on the Republican be decided by voters Nov. 3, gave Steven Sneideman received 7,042 The top four Democrats will
Graham-Hudak received 14,467 of side of the ballot and received Democrat Tania Ganguly 10,250 votes. Jack Bird Jr. collected a appear on the November General
those voting on the Democratic 0099.68 percent or 14,644 votes votes; and Kate Borninski 10,061 total of 4,571 votes, Robb Grandon Election ballot along with the four
side of the ballot where 14,524 cast for that office. votes. Incumbents Sommer N. received 3,763 votes and Gary A. Republicans.
New Heritage Park playground equipment reopens to public

Canton Township celebrated the diverse development and recreational
grand re-opening of the playscape at needs of children in our community.”
the North Pavilion of Heritage Park In addition, the entire area sur-
last Tuesday. rounding the playground equipment
Canton Supervisor Pat Williams has been replaced with soft fall sur-
and members of the Canton Board of facing, a rubber material that pro-
Trustees were on hand for the ribbon- vides safer playing conditions under-
cutting ceremony at the recently neath all of the slides and climbing
remodeled playground, located adja- amenities. These new features have
cent to the Canton Administrative been installed next to the existing
Building at 1150 S. Canton Center accessible musical playground to cre-
Road. ate a modernized and inclusive play-
Recent playground upgrades ground area in Heritage Park for all
included the installation of a “We-Go- ages to enjoy, a spokesman noted.
Round,” which is a wheelchair-acces- Those visiting Heritage Park from
sible merry-go-round where children through Aug. 31 can enter for a chance
of all abilities can spin together. This to win 18 holes of golf for two at
amenity can be spun from the inside Pheasant Run Golf Club just by snap-
or outside, allowing everyone to par- ping a selfie next to the We-Go-Round
ticipate in the fun. Funding for this and posting it on Facebook using the
project was made possible by a feder- hashtag: #CantonOutdoorFun.
al Community Development Block Remember to tag Canton Leisure
Grant. Services for a chance to snap, post,
“We are pleased to bring another and win the prize valued at approxi-
accessible playground feature to mately $100. The winner will be noti-
Heritage Park that will be fun for all fied by Wednesday, Sept. 2, on
children, regardless of their abilities,” Facebook @CantonLeisureServices.
said Brad Sharp, Canton Facilities For more information about the
Services manager. “By installing new playground features and other
these types of accessible playground Canton park amenities, visit
features, we continue to address the Cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-5360.
Grant will fund masks for Inkster and other area schoolchildren

Inkster students are among those who used to acquire face masks for children in tered through the Goldman Sachs former Microsoft CEO and current Los
will receive protective face masks grades K-8 who live in low income areas Philanthropy Fund. Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, a
through a $200,000 donation to Wayne including Inkster, Romulus and Westland, Ballmer Giving, LLC was created by Detroit-area native.
County from Ballmer Giving, LLC of among others in Wayne County. Masks
Bellevue, WA. will be distributed at designated sites in Sumpter Township
Wayne County commissioners unani- each community. Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
mously approved the donation last week. An additional $100,000 will be used to 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
“This is a wonderful gift and we are promote the Save-A-Life Program for con- Minutes
very grateful to receive it,” Commission valescent plasma donation as a treatment Meeting called to order by Supervisor Morgan at 6:30 PM. Roll call: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Trustees: Oddy, Rush,
Chair Alisha Bell said. for COVID-19. LaPorte and Swinson. Treasurer Bednark excused. Also showing present: Deputy Clerk Burdick, Fire Chief Januszyk, Public
The grant will provide $100,000 to be The Ballmer Giving grant is adminis- Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke and approximately 19 attendees.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the agenda. Motion carried
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: No comments.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID 5. Minutes:
Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve the following Meeting Minutes;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed • Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2020.
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020 for the following: • Budget Hearing Minutes of March 24, 2020.
• Special Board Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2020.
AQUATICS CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT - SUMMIT ON THE PARK • Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2020.
• Special Board Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2020.
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnet- • Special Board Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2020.
direct.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed Motion carried.
envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid open-
ing. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of 6. Warrants: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve the warrants totaling; $1,786,902.63. and Revenue & Expenditure
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Report Net, May 31, 2020: $1,004,741.66. Roll call vote: Ayes: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Trustees: Oddy, Rush,
LaPorte and Swinson. Nays: None. Treasurer Bednark excused. Motion carried.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
7. Receive and File all Reports: Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to receive and file the following submitted reports;
Publish 8/13/2020 CN2092 - 081320 2.5 x 2.044 • Attorney’s Report – Young
• Water & Sewer Report – J. Morgan
• Police Report – Chief Luke
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON • Building/Ordinance Report - Rush
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • Fire Report – Chief Januszyk
• Treasurer’s Report – Bednark
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed • Supervisor’s Report – J. Morgan
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020 for the following: Motion carried.
POND DREDGING - FELLOWS CREEK GOLF CLUB 8. Board Response:
• Trustee Rush advised on the installation by West Shores to upgrade the current siren system equipment.
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a 9. New Business:
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve of Resolution # 2020-11 for the Wayne County Annual permit for
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on Various Maintenance # A-20044. Motion carried.
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. B. Motion by Hurst, supported by Swinson to approve of Resolution # 2020-12 for the Wayne County Annual permit for
Various Pavement Restoration # A-20099. Motion carried.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK C. Motion by Swinson, supported by LaPorte to approve of Resolution # 2020-13 for the Wayne County Annual permit for
Various Special Events # A-20133. Motion carried
Publish 8/13/2020 CN2093 - 081320 2.5 x 2.044 D. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve to extend Fire Chief Joseph Januszyk’s contract through March 29,
2022. Motion carried.
E. Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to approve to increase Board of Review members rate of pay from $9 hourly to
$12 hourly. Motion carried.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON F. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to hire C&S Construction to complete structural repairs to Northeast
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS corner of the police department building at the cost of $6,100. Motion carried.
G. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve to hire C&S Construction to complete structural repairs to the police
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at department rear entrance/porch at the cost of $7,690.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Motion carried.
* H. Motion by Hurst, supported by LaPorte to approve to extend the contract with Charter Township of Huron for an inter
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township local agreement for dispatching of police and fire services
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, along with prisoner lock-up totaling an additional cost of $6,217 $9,217 over three years. Motion carried.
or activities. I. Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to approve to extend essential worker’s duty pay through May 30, 2020 for the total
of $12,065.39. Trustee LaPorte abstained. Motion carried.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- J. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve contract extension for Water
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Superintendent Ken Kunka. Motion carried.
the ADA. ** K. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve, with modified Certificate of Insurance and coordination with Public
Safety Director, Chief Luke, an application
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services for Display Fireworks, submitted by Travis Doren for 9:45 pm, July 25th, 2020 at 23241 Martinsville Rd, Sumpter Twp.
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Motion carried.
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other L. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve the Parks and Recreation projects for Graham and Banotai Parks to
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. include Mulch & spreading, Weed Killer spreading and (2) handicap accessible swings & platforms. Wayne County to
reimburse by grant for $10,888.00, balance of $8,438.00 to be paid by Sumpter Township. Motion carried.
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- 10. Announcements: None.
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited. 11. Open Floor: Five (5) attendees spoke.
• Chief Luke advised that the emergency management measures and the cooling center were in coordination with Wayne
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- County. Public notification measures were taken due to emergency heat advisories. He encourages all residents to enroll
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human in the Nixle Emergency Notification system.
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. 12. Adjournment: Motion by Hurst, supported by Rush to adjourn at 7:25 pm. Motion carried.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Minutes prepared by,
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Anthony Burdick
Deputy Clerk, Sumpter Township
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. Esther Hurst, Clerk date
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- John W. Morgan, Supervisor date
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
* Corrected during Regular Board Meeting
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