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Valley Ambulance to St. Joseph Mercy
Hospital where he was pronounced
deceased.
The victim was identified by police as
Orlando Lee Ponder, a 50-year-old Inkster
resident.
The preliminary police investigation
indicates the death was an accident.
Ponder was not wearing a life jacket when
he fell into the lake attempting to retrieve
the boatmotor cover, police said.
The
Van
Buren
Township
Investigations Division is continuing to
investigate the incident and detectives are
waiting for information from the
Washtenaw County Medical Examiner.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in
this case, officials said.
Police have asked that anyone with
information about the incident contact the
Van Buren Township Police Department
at (734) 699-8930.
An artist sees the world differently than
the majority of its citizenry and, often
times, calls its attention to beauty that
might be otherwise missed by the less dis-
cerning eye.
Area artist Elizabeth Jane Kovach, 92,
who died at her Belleville homeAug. 8, had
a knack for capturing moments in time and
preserving them for future generations to
enjoy, noted Becky Hasen of the Belleville
AreaCouncil for theArts.
It may have been her very humility that
prevented the kind of acclaim sure to fol-
low more public promotion of her many
works. Yet for the countless individuals
who knew and appreciated her work, she
stands among the great artists of the
Midwest, Hasen said
“With Mrs. Kovach's passing Belleville
not only lost a renowned artist, but a vision-
ary who saw endless possibilities in the
communitywe call home,”Hasen added.
“Her contributions to the Belleville
Area Council for the Arts (BACA) andmany
other civic organizations will long be
remembered,” Hasen said, “and her self-
less efforts inspired many to higher levels
of community stewardship and involve-
ment that helped elevate our organization.
“Most assuredly, Jane Kovach made a
lasting mark in Belleville and will be
remembered for her passion, promise and
purpose,”Hasen said.
“Together, we mourn the loss of a great
artist, humanitarian and friend.
“We extend our deepest condolence to
her family,”Hasen said in a prepared state-
ment fromthe organization.
Mrs. Kovach was born July 23, 1922 in
Adrian, the daughter of John Dewey and
SarahKatherine (Enders) Auten.
She was a graduate of Milan High
School and studied art at the University of
Michigan and worked as a chef in the cafe-
teria at Ford Motor Co. Rawsonville for 40
years.
She was a member of St. Anthony
Catholic Church, Belleville, the
Democratic Club, and was very active in
the Belleville Area Council for the Arts.
She also enjoyed gardening.
Among her survivors are her sons,
Phillip John (Kathleen) Kovach and Louis
G. (Yao Elizabeth) Kovach II, both of
Belleville; a daughter Pamela (Jesse)
Chambers of Albany, GA; six grandchil-
dren: numerous great-grandchildren; sev-
eral great-great-grandchildren and three
siblings, Marvin, Joanne and Robert (Pat)
Auten, all of
Milan; and
n u m e r o u s
n i e c e s ,
nephews and
friends.
Fu n e r a l
services were
at David C.
B r o w n
F u n e r a l
Home
in
Be l l ev i l l e .
Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in
Belleville. Memorial contributions may be
made to Belleville High School for an art
scholarship inMrs. Kovach's name.
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SSOCIATED
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EWSPAPERS OF
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ICHIGAN
P
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August 21, 2014
Death
FROM PAGE 1
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings August 12, 2014
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 12, 2014 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, Yack. Members Absent: Sneideman Staff
Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Deputy Chief Hilden, Guests: Aaron Sprague, Executive
Director WTUA
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Yack, supported by Williams to amend the agenda removing Public Hearing 2
- Approval of Millage Rates for December 1, 2014 Tax Levy (FBD). Motion carried by all members present. Supervisor LaJoy
read the following statement: Public Hearing #2 on the agenda, a Public Hearing on the Millage Rages for December 1, 2014 Tax
Levy, noticed to occur at tonight’s Board Meeting, is being adjourned until August 26, 2014. because this is being postponed to
a date certain, there will be no additional publication. The Public Hearing on the Millage Rates for December 1, 2014 Tax Levy
will occur on August 26, 2014.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the Board Minutes
of July 29, 2014 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George
Miller,1946 Briarfield, suggested subcontracting the Police and Fire Departments to avoid tax increases. He questioned why the
budget is in a deficit. He asked why the township is giving tax abatements
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, support-
ed by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM: Public Hearing Consider Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for ProCoil
Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by Anthony to open the public hearing at 7:05 pm for a PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate for Personal Property for ProCoil. Motion carried by all members present. Trustee Yack question how the passage of
Proposal 1 would effect this abatement. Supervisor LaJoy responded the effects begin in 2016. Motion by Bennett, supported by
Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:11 pm for PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for
ProCoil. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution to approve
the application of ProCoil, for a PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. Motion carried by all
members present.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF PROCOIL COMPANY, LLC INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEREAS,
pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974,
M.C.L. 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held on July 14, 1987, this Canton Board of Trustees by resolution
established the Canton International Commerce Park Industrial Development District; and
WHEREAS,
the Charter Township
of Canton approved an application from ProCoil Company, LLC requesting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for per-
sonal property investments located at 5260 Haggerty; and
WHEREAS,
ProCoil Company, LLC has filed an application for an
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to personal property in the amount of $1,279,517 located within the
Canton International Commerce Park Industrial Development District; and
WHEREAS,
before acting on said application, the
Charter Township of Canton held a hearing on August 12, 2014 at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton, at 7 p.m., at
which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were
afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
WHEREAS,
ProCoil Company, LLC has substantially met all the
requirements under Public Act 198 of 1974 for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and
WHEREAS,
the aggregate
SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this cer-
tificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property
thus exempted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton
that: 1. The Canton Board of Trustees finds and determines that the granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the
Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978,
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the oper-
ation of
Charter Township of Canton
, or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem prop-
erty taxes in
Charter Township of Canton. 2. The application from ProCoil Company, LLC for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, with respect to the following described parcel of real property situated within the Canton International
Commerce Park Industrial Development District to wit: Legal Description: 35Z1A2 Z1B PT OF SE 1/4 SEC 35 T2S R8E
DESC AS BEG S 89D 57M 34S W 79.95 FT AND S 00D 23M 44S W 421.12 FT FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC 35 TH S 00D
23M 44S W 523.95 FT TH S 03D 15M 32S W 536.99 FT TH S 79D 06M W 1120.19 FT TH N 00D 07M 14S E 1274.26 FT
TH S 89D 52M 46S E 1131.44 FT TO POB 30.01AC Parcel# 140-99-0012-705 3. The Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of four years in accordance with Township require-
ments and applicable statutory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq. be and the same is hereby approved. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0
ABSENT:1 RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Clerk’s Signature I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true
and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, in the County of Wayne,
Michigan, as a regular meeting held on August 12, 2014. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. Consider
Second Reading for Approval of an Amendment to Appendix A- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances for the Osborne
Rezoning (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to remove consideration of the rezoning from the table. Motion
carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the ordinance to amend the zoning map
pursuant to Section 27.06 of Appendix A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton for the Osborne
Rezoning as provided in the attached Ordinance and map. Motion carried by all members present.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDINANCE NO. __ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ARTICLE 8.00 OFAPPENDIXA - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
CANTON, MICHIGAN WHICH AMENDS THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONING MAP THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: PART I. ARTICLE 8.00 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DIS-
TRICTS AND MAP Pursuant to Section 27.06 of Appendix A – Zoning, the zoning map is hereby amended by changing
the zoning on parcel no. 126-99-0009-000 from RR, Rural Residential to R-3, Single-Family Residential District as shown
on the attached zoning map. PART II. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be
declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part
invalidated.
PART III. Savings Clause.
The amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this Ordinance does
not affect or impair any act done, offense committed, or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or
punishment, pending or incurred prior to the amendment of the Canton Code of Ordinances set forth in this Ordinance. Osborne
Rezoning File No. 126-RZ-2167
PART IV. Repealer.
All other Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
PART V. Publication.
The Clerk for the
Charter Township of Canton shall cause the ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
Part VI. Effective Date.
A public hearing having been held hereon pursuant to the provisions of Section 103 of Act 110 of the Public Acts of 2006, as
amended, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days of its adoption of publications of a notice
in a newspaper circulated in Canton Township stating the date of enactment and effective date, a brief statement as to its regu-
latory effect and that a complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public purchase, use and inspection at the office of the
Township Clerk during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Local Time. The provision of this Ordinance shall become effective
seven (7) days after its publication.
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 12th day of August 2014, and was
ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Terry Bennett, Clerk Introduced: July 29, 2014 Adopted: August
12, 2104 Published: August 21, 2014 Effective: August 28, 2104
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. WTUA Annual
Budget Approval (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all
members present.
Resolution of the Charter Township of Canton WHEREAS
, Western Townships Utilities Authority has pre-
pared a proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, which has been reviewed by the Finance Committee on
July 6, 2014 and the Board of Commissioners on July 21, 2014; and
WHEREAS
, the Authority is required to submit a budget
to each of the member Townships for approval in August each year,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that the depart-
mental budget for the Authority as presented on Page 1 of the Proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2015, in the amounts presented, is hereby approved. Signed by Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees on August 12,
2014: Supervisor LaJoy introduced Aaron Sprague, Executive Director WTUA to answer any questions the Board might have.
Item G-2. Consider Request from Toll Brothers for Approval of a Township Sponsored Petition to Abandon a Portion of
the South Branch of the Fellows Creek Drain (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the attached
resolution to file a petition to abandon a portion of the South Branch of the Fellows Creek Drain, pursuant to Chapter 17 of the
Michigan Drain Code, and conditioned upon review and approval of the engineering study being prepared by Atwell LLC; and
Further, move to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign the petition on behalf of Canton Township. Motion car-
ried by all members present
PETITION TO ABANDON DRAIN OR A PORTION THEREOF PURSUANT TO CHAP-
TER 17 OF THE MICHIGAN DRAIN CODE OF 1956, AS AMENDED SOUTH BRANCH FELLOWS CREEK DRAIN
To the County Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne: The undersigned petitioner is the Charter Township of Canton,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, and does hereby petition for the abandonment of a portion of the South Branch Fellows
Creek Drain as provided in Chapter 17 of the Drain Code, Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended. The South Branch Fellows Creek
Drain Drainage District is located and established in the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne and the portion of the
Drain to be abandoned is located wholly within the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne. The petitioner is a munici-
pality which will be liable to assessments at-large for at least a percentage of the total amount to be assessed for the cost of the
Drain. This petition has been authorized by the Charter Township’s governing body. A copy of the Resolution of the Charter
Township of Canton is attached hereto. Your petitioner further shows that a portion of the South Branch Fellows Creek Drain
has ceased to be of public utility and is no longer conducive to the public health, convenience, and welfare to properties and
residents of the Charter Township of Canton.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
By: Phil LaJoy Its: Supervisor. By:
Terry G. Bennett Its: Clerk. As authorized by its government body On: August 12, 2014
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY
OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION TO FILE PETITION TO ABANDON DRAIN OR
A PORTION THEREOF SOUTH BRANCH FELLOWS CREEK DRAIN
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees for the
Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, held in said Charter Township on the 12th day of August,
2014, at 7:00 o’clock, pm. PRESENT: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Williams, Yack ABSENT: Sneideman The fol-
lowing resolution was offered by Bennett and seconded by McLaughlin.
WHEREAS,
the South Branch Fellows Creek Drain
(“Drain”) is a legally established county drain pursuant to the Michigan Drain Code, Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended, (the
“Drain Code”), and the Drain is located within the corporate boundaries of the Charter Township of Canton, and the lands com-
prising the South Branch Fellows Creek Drain Drainage District are located within the corporate boundaries of the Charter
Township of Canton; and
WHEREAS
, an inspection of the area where the South Branch Fellows Creek Drain is established
shows that a portion of the South Branch Fellows Creek Drain has ceased to be of public utility and is no longer conducive to
the public health, convenience, and welfare to properties and residents of the Charter Township of Canton.
NOW, THERE-
FORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT,
pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Drain Code, a petition for the abandonment of a portion of the
South Branch Fellows Creek Drain is authorized to be executed by the Charter Township of Canton, and that the Supervisor and
Clerk are authorized to sign all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this petition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk shall forward to the Wayne County Drain Commissioner a copy of this Resolution and file the petition to abandon
and vacate a portion of the South Branch Fellows Creek Drain as permitted under the Drain Code. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:
1
Item G-3. Consider the Purchase of Two Flygt Non-clog Submersible Pumps for the Hampton Ridge South Sanitary
Sewer Pump Station from Kennedy Industries. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize the pur-
chase and replacement of two submersible pumps from Kennedy Industries, 52900 Grand River, New Hudson MI 48165-0180
and approve a purchase order for a not-to-exceed amount of $16,776. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4.
Consider Approval of a Purchase Order for Wade Trim& Associates to Conduct an Engineering Review of Legacy
Estates. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize the creation of a purchase order in the amount not-
to-exceed $47,349.44 to Wade Trim and Associates for the engineering review of the Legacy Estates project. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-5. Consider Request to Create and Fill the Position of Permit & Plan Reviewer. (MSD)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to create and fill the position of Permit & Plan Reviewer in the Building & Inspection Services
Division of the Municipal Services Department. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-6. Consider the Purchase of
Twenty Sensus Two Inch Water Meters from Etna Supply (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize
the purchase of twenty (20) Sensus two-inch water meters from Etna Supply in the amount of $19,900. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item G-7. Consider Authorization to Replace Summit Aquatic Center Office Cabinets, Counters and
Shelves (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the replacement of the Summit Aquatic Center Office
cabinets, shelves and counters by Heaney General Contracting, 7560 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 in the amount of
$9,737 from account #208-757-51.970_0060. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Authorization of
Lease of Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize the 3-year
lease-to-own agreement for nine pieces of fitness equipment to Direct Fitness Solutions, 600 Tower Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
in the amount of $51,132.21 (3 annual payments of $17,044.07). Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUB-
LIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz commented the Canton ITC Corridor Trail Grand Opening
will be on Tuesday August 19 at 6:30 pm at Flodin Park.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at
7:50
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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.can-
ton-mi.org after Board Approval.
EC082114-0979 2.5 x 16.419
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
September 11, 2014
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, September 11, 2014 at 7:00
PM
. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Julia Perkins, Vicki Welty, Dawn Zuber
Alternate:
Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: August 14, 2014 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Denton Road Partners, LLC, Applicant and Michael Garzoni, Project Representative for the property located at
48903 Geddes Rd., Canton, MI 48187 on the South side of Geddes Rd between Beck and Denton Roads, appeal-
ing Article 26, Sections 26.02 and 26.02b – Variance to width to depth ratio for residential parcels.
Parcel 126-99-0006-000 (Planning)
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.
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 hear-
ing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil-
iary 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
Publish: August 21, 2014
EC082114-0982 2.5 x 5.041
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 21, 2014
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ELLEVILLE
- I
NKSTER
Area mourns death of beloved artist, 92
Library meeting is planned
Denise M. Bearre, the director of the
Leanna Hicks Inkster Public Library is
looking for some friends.
Bearre is organizing a Friends of the
Library group to help support the library
mission. The volunteer group will help
with fundraisers for the library which will
be used for programs and services at the
facility.
One of the projects volunteers from the
Friends might be able to help is the
upcoming book sale at the library.
Donations of gently used books, still in
good condition, are now being accepted
for the sale planned from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 4
and from10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 6.
Donations can be dropped off at the
library. Bearre said anyone willing to vol-
unteer to help sort books or work during
the sale should signup at the library.
The first meeting of the new Friends
group is planned for 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the
library, 2005 Inkster Road in Inkster,
Bearre said.
More information is available at (313)
563-2822.
Going native
Reg Pettibone, a Native American storyteller and culture artist of Ho-Chunk
descent, will present a program of dance, songs, narration and hands-on arti-
fact displays at the Belleville Area District Library from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 30. Pettibone said the program allows him to provide audiences with a bet-
ter understanding of true Native American culture. The library is located at 167
Fourth St. in Belleville. For more information, call 734-699-3291.
Elizabeth Jane Kovach