Visitors to Belleville can enjoy 10 new
attractions in the area following the instal-
lation of 10 works of art by the Detroit
Institute of Arts.
The installations of the reproductions,
part of the museum Inside/Outside proj-
ect, took place throughout the downtown
area late last month. The project was com-
pleted through the Downtown
Development Authority.
Syria by the Sea, a work by Edwin
Frederick Church is now handing at
Belleville city hall; The Lily Pond by
Charles Harry Eaton can now be seen in
Horizon Park; Reading of the Story of the
Oenone by Francis Davis Millet in at the
Belleville Area District Library and
Portrait of PostmanRoulin by Vincent Van
Gogh is hung in fourthStreet Square.
A portrait of Sir William Brereton is
installed at the Belleville Area Museum
and Tile Niche by Ustad Mahammad
Husayn is at the downtown Professional
Building. Portrait of a Collagist by Benny
Andrews in at the offices of the Belleville
Area Chamber of Commerce and The
Wilkinson Family by Francis Wheatley is
at BellevilleProHardware.
Summer, by Thomas Wilmer Dewing is
at the Masonic Lodge and Poultry Yard by
Melchior de Hondecoeter is at Gateway
Sign.
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Inside/Out art program is now in Belleville
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – August 23, 2016
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan.
6:00 P.M. PRESENTATION: FUTURE PARTICIPATION IN THE ROUGE VALLEY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (RVSDS)
The meeting opened with a presentation regarding Canton Township’s future par-
ticipation in the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System. Aaron Sprague WTUA Director of Operations presented a PowerPoint
to the Board outlining the history of wastewater services provided through Canton’s participation in the Wayne County Rouge
Valley Sewage Disposal System (RVSDS) for wastewater flows treated at the GLWA (formerly DWSD) wastewater treatment
plant dating back to 1938. It contrasted those services with that provided by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA)
wastewater treatment plant since 1994. It included an explanation of wastewater treatment capacity figures will also be provid-
ed. An analysis of specific required capital improvements developed through a Master Plan process over the past 18 months by
WTUA was presented. These improvements support the recommendation being presented for information to the Board. A com-
plete copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available in the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI
48188 during regular business hours. At the conclusion of the presentation the Regular Meeting was called to order by Supervisor
LaJoy at 7:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the presentation 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, Sneideman, Williams
(arrived at 6:10 p.m.),Yack Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Meier,
Director Trumbull, Kristen Thomas, Greg Hohenberger, Bob Belair Guest(s): Aaron Sprague WTUA Director of Operations
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Yack, supported by McLaughlin to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Board Minutes of August 9, 2016 as
presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of August
16, 2016 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of Bills
Motion
by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT
CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Re-Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by Sneideman to re-appoint Mr. James Cisek and Ms. Vicki Welty to the Zoning Board of Appeals, terms to expire August 31,
2019. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-2. Set Public Hearing For Consideration of a new “Class C” Liquor License for
TSFR Pizza LLC dba MOD Pizza, 41865 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County.
(Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to set the Public Hearing date for October 11, 2016 to consider a new “Class
C” Liquor License for TSFR Pizza LLC dba MOD Pizza, 41865 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne
County. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. WTUAAnnual Budget Approval. (Supv)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHEREAS
, Western Townships Utilities Authority has
prepared a proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, which has been reviewed by the Finance Committee
on July 12, 2016 and the Board of Commissioners on July 25, 2016; and
WHEREAS
, the Authority is required to submit a budg-
et to each of the member Townships for approval in August of each year,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that the
departmental budget for the Authority as presented on page 1 of the Proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2017, in the amounts presented, is hereby approved. Signed by all members of Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees
on August 23, 2016
Item G-2. Consider Sale of Canton Property and Authorize Supervisor LaJoy to Sign Documents
Necessary to Close on the Sale. (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin that Canton accept the Letter of Intent
from Julie Pello and authorize Supervisor LaJoy to sign the formal Purchase Agreement and any other documents necessary to
complete the sale of the .18 acres of land in Cherry Hill Village. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-3. Consider Special land
Use for Family Fun Center. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion
carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Use for
Family Fun Center WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, has requested special use approval for Family Fun Center to be located
on Michigan Avenue between Morton Taylor and Haggerty Roads, identified as EDP# 138-99-0006-701; and,
WHEREAS,
the
Planning Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township and rec-
ommended approval; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and determines the proposal to be con-
sistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to any conditions described in the analysis and
recommendation form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees
of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the Project Sponsor, Mr. Hyder Hassan, to con-
duct the special use for the proposed Family Fun Center subject to compliance with any conditions contained herein and all other
regulations of the Township.
Item G-4. Consider Approval of the Final Site Plan for Phase 1 of Grandview Estates. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of the Final Site Plan for Phase 1 of the
Grandview Estates Site Condominium WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the Final Site Plan for
Phase 1 of Grandview Estates Site Condominium, located south of Geddes Road between Denton and Barr Roads on parcel nos.
121-99-0012-000, 121-99-0013-000, 121- 99-0014-000, 121-99-0015-001(part), 121-99-0015-002(part), 121-99-0024-002, 121-
99-0025-000, 121-99-0026-000, 121-99-0027-000, 121-99-0028-000, 121-99-0030, 121-99-0032-000, 121-99-0033-000, 121-
99-0034-000, and 121-99-0038-702 (part) ; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of
the Final Site Plan, based on the findings that the proposed development is consistent with the Planned Development Agreement
and the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed Final Site Plan
and determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the
conditions described in the analysis and recommendations attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby grant approval of the Final Site
Plan for Phase 1 of Grandview Estates Site Condominium, as provided in the site plans and supporting exhibits attached hereto.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of Griffin Off-Street Parking Lot Expansion Site Plan. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Approval of the Site Plan for the Griffin Parking Lot Expansion WHEREAS,
the
Project Sponsor has requested site plan approval for a parking lot expansion on; parcel nos. 057-01-0401-000 and 057-01-0402-
000, and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the final site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request
to grant final site plan approval, 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
Project Sponsor, for the final site plan for the Griffin Parking Lot Expansion, subject to shifting the basin closer to the wall, mov-
ing the trees to the north side of the basin and updating the trash enclosure to current standards, and any and all state and local
development regulations, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-6.
Consider Approval of the Minor Planned Development District for the Lasko Memorial Residence. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD
OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of the Minor PDD for the John C. Lasko Memorial
Residence WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the Minor Planned Development District for the John C.
Lasko Memorial Residence on parcel nos.109-99-0002-723 and 109-99-0004-702; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission
voted 6-1 to recommend approval based on the findings that the proposed development agreement and site plan is consistent with
the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and meets the community benefit criteria for a Planned Development; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the planned development and determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions outlined in the Planning Commission recommenda-
tion and recommendations attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of
Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby grant final approval of the Minor PDD for the John C. Lasko
Memorial Residence proposed, based on the findings of the Planning Commission, subject to meeting all other requirements of
the Township.
Item G-7. Consider Approval of the Final Site Plan for Parkside Estates South (Phase 2). (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD
OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of the Final Site Plan for Parkside Estates
Condominium (Phase 2) WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the Final Site Plan for Parkside Estates
Site Condominiums (Phase 2), located on the south side of Ford Road between Ridge and Napier Roads on parcel no. 070-99-
0001-000; and
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Final Site Plan, and finds that the
plans meet all requirements of the Planned Development Agreement and conditions of the preliminary site plan approval; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby
approve the Final Site Plan for Phase 2 of Parkside Estates Site Condominium on parcel no. 070-99-0001-000; subject to all
applicable requirements of the Township.
Item G-8. Consideration of Approval of a Renewed Video Service Local Franchise
Agreement with AT&T Michigan. (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the renewed Uniform Video
Service Local Franchise Agreement with AT&T Michigan, and authorize the Township Clerk to sign on behalf of Canton
Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-9. Consider Increase of Blanket Purchase Order for Patrick Watson for
Summer Sports Camps. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to increase purchase order #2065 for Patrick
Watson, 46146 Gunnery Dr., Canton, MI 48187 for summer sports camps in the amount of $822.40 from Account # 101-755-
50.801_0050, CSC Professional & Contractual Services. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-10. Consider Approval of
Consulting Services for Development of Strategic Plan. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award the CLS
strategic plan project to Pros Consulting Inc., 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 505, Indianapolis, IN 46225 for consulting services
to develop a Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $25,430 to be taken from Budget Account # 101-750-801_0050. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item G-11. 2016 Budget Adjustments. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin approve the
listing of budget adjustments to the 2016 budget. Motion carried unanimously. Director Trumbull stated due to the increase in
building and permits issued in the township we are reducing what is budgeted to use from fund balance. Originally the budget
expected to use about $2.2 million however, we are actually going to use about $1.8 million. With property tax revenues are also
up about $400,000 this will reduce the amount used from the general fund for Police and Fire. This is an all-around good story.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, inquired when the drainage ditch for Sheldon Estates
would be completed along Sheldon Road. He inquired about a water main break in Franklin-Palmer Estates. He also asked how
many gallons of water was lost at a water main break at Beck and Michigan Avenue. Lastly, he asked when construction will start
on Forest Brook Subdivision.
OTHER:
Trustee Yack complimented Supervisor LaJoy on all his efforts to get Lotz Road paved.
It is a great asset to the residents south of Ford Road. It was a very important piece of road to be paved. It has been a good year
for roads in Canton: Cherry Hill – 3 lanes from Beck to Canton Center; Beck Road – 3 lanes from Warren to Joy Road; Overlay
on Morton-Taylor; Overlay on Lilley Road south of Warren; Overlay on Sheldon Road south of Palmer; plus the work being done
on various subdivisions throughout Canton should also be finished this year. What a difference! Trustee Yack also thanked
Shannon Price at the county level. Treasurer McLaughlin inquired about pending projects: Warren Road between Canton Center
and Beck resurfacing; Denton/Geddes Road Intersection; and Canton Center south of Geddes. Director Faas replied they are all
in the plan and should be completed by spring of 2017.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Yack, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:59
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
_________________________________ 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.
EC090116-1373 2.5 x 14.134
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 Kerreen Conley, Human
Resources Manager, 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 Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, 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.
Publish: 9/1/2016
EC090116-1370 2.5 x 4.72
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONSIDERATION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE TO
TSFR PIZZA LLC, dba MOD PIZZA
41865 FORD ROAD, CANTON, MI 48187
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 58 of the Public Acts of 1998 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to Liquor License Ordinance, Chapter 6, Article II of the Charter Township of Canton, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton will hold a
Public Hearing
on
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
, in the Township Administration Building, Board
Room, 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purpose:
To hear testimony to consider and recommend an action to the Michigan Liquor License Commission of the request of TSFR
Pizza LLC, dba MOD Pizza issuance of a Class C Liquor License to be located 41865 at Ford Road, Canton Township, Canton,
Michigan, 48187, Wayne County.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they
may have regarding this request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office at 1150 South Canton
Center Road, Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date.
Terry G. Bennett,
Canton Clerk
Publish: September 1, 2016; The Associated Newspapers
EC090116-1372 2.5 x 2.884
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION REPORT
(Program Year 2015 CDBG "CAPER")
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The above named document for the Canton Community Development Block Grant Program is available for inspection at the
Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, 734-394-5225, during regular business hours. The
document describes the performance of the CDBG program from July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016. Comments on the CAPER will be
accepted for 15 days, beginning September 1, 2016. Comments received during the public comment period will be forwarded
to the Department of HUD and will become an addendum to the CAPER.
Publish: September 1, 2016
Terry Bennett, Clerk
EC090116-1371 2.5 x 1.66
Charles James Cahill, 49, the
man accused of killing a 12-year-
old girl while driving drunk, was
remanded to the Wayne County
Jail by Chief Judge Tina Brooks
Green who revoked his original
$1 million bond during a proba-
ble causehearingAug. 17.
Green said she revoked the
bond after the victim died of her
injuries.
Cahill faces charges of sec-
ond-degree murder, operating
while intoxicated causing death,
operating while intoxicated-
third degree, driving while
license suspended causing death
and driving with open intoxicant
in vehicle. The second-degree
murder charge is punishable by
up to life inprison.
At his arraignment on the
increased charges, the judge
noted that his Cahill’s blood-
alchohol content of .203 within
seven years of a conviction for
drunk driving is punishable by a
maximum of 20 years in prison.
He also faces a high blood-alco-
hol content misdemeanor
charge.
The charges resulted from a
crash at the corner of Willis and
Martinsville roads at about 8:18
p.m. July 27. Cahill was driving
northbound on Martinsville
allegedly at more than 80 miles
per hour when his vehicle collid-
ed with a minivan in which
Victoria Mack was a back-seat
passenger. Sumpter Township
firefighters had to remove the
child from the wreckage and she
was immediately airlifted to
Mott Children's Hospital in Ann
Arbor. She died of her injuries
July 30.
Nine of her family members
were in the courtroom at Cahill's
hearing. Two adult women and
two girls, ages 2 and 3, were also
in the vehicle Cahill struck, but
were not injured.
Cahill is considered a habitu-
al offender, according to court
records. His driver's license was
revoked in 1990, although he
apparently continued to drive.
He has 10 past convictions for
operatingwhile intoxicated.
He was scheduled to be back
at 34thDistrict Court inRomulus
for a preliminary examination
on the charges yesterday.
He has 10 past convictions
for operating while intoxicated.
”
Driver faces murder charge in vehicle crash
ing was happening on these homes,” he
added. “Every year, the people who live
next to these homes have just been watch-
ing themdecline even further.”
Under the agreement, Realty
Transitions would purchase the homes
and renovate them. Dan Stockrahm of
Realty Transitions said the company
would pay all back taxes and pay the taxes
going forward-until the houses were sold.
He said the companywouldworkwith any
residents currently living in the homes to
find other homes while the foreclosed
homes were being renovated and offer
them back to purchase or assist them in
finding a home that otherwise meets their
budgets. The company has never forceful-
ly evicted anyone, he said.
“We're trying to take these properties
and actually raise them up,” Keyes said.
“We want to take properties that are
among the worst in the neighborhood and
make them one of the best. It creates new
housing opportunities, but it also creates
higher values in those neighborhoods.”
Council President John Barden said he
liked the concept.
“There is no cost to the city; that's very
important,” he said. “I'd rather see these
houses occupied, and paying taxes to the
city.”
Romulus residents can enjoy playing
bingo and helping a good cause during the
Annual RomulusDDAPumpkinFestival.
The annual festival is planned for Sept.
16, 17 and 18 this year and bingo games
will be available at the Romulus Senior
Center, 36525 Bibbins Road from 6-11 p.m.
Friday, from 2-11 p.m. on Saturday and
from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The bingo games
are sponsoredby St. Aloysius Church.
Plan
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