The Romulus Library will be open
from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. beginning
Saturday Sept. 19. This latest extension
will increase the weekly hours to 54, more
than ever before, according to Librarian
PatriciaBraden.
The library has also asked for help
from users regarding improvements users
would like to see at the facility. There is a
10-minute survey available at
, Brand said, for users
to tell the librarywhat services theywould
use if added and what the library is doing
well.
The facility is now offering download-
able media, Braden said, through Odilo, a
new eBooks service. Patrons can borrow
eBooks without having to visit the library.
Patrons can log in with their library card
and download books that can be read on
their computer, tablet or eReader.
Music is also available at the library at
no cost. Patrons can download and keep
up to three MP3 songs a week on a mobile
device through the Freegal service. These
songs can also be uploaded into iTunes,
Braden explained in a prepared state-
ment.
For more information about Freegal or
Odilo, call the library at (734)942-7589.
The library has also added two pages to
the website: Business Resources and
Career Resources. The pages provide
information to those starting a business of
their own or changing career paths and
can be accessed in the library or from
home.
The library also offers one-on-one help
in learning how to use a computer or soft-
ware. Patrons can sign up for a 30-minute
session of help from a library professional
to learn computer skills. The sessions are
by appointment only and are free.
Those interested can sign up at the
library front desk or by phone at (734)942-
7589.
The Second Monday Book Club has
chosen Defending Jacob by William
Landay for discussion at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at
the library. The sessions are free, open to
anyone 18 and older. Copies of the book
are available at the library.
A new Senior Book Club will start at
10:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the
month at the Romulus Senior Center,
36525 Bibbins St. On Sept. 15, the club will
meet for the first time to select upcoming
book club titles. Formore information, call
(734) 955-4518.
Other programs planned for this month
include a speaker from the Michigan
Department of Treasury at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21 to discuss saving for a
child's college education and chef Jake
Williams from Gleaners Community Food
Bank at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 preparing a
meal as part of his presentation Eating
Healthy on aBudget.
To register for either of these programs,
call the library at (734) 942-7589.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings –August 25, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony,
Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz,
Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Carolyn Fox, Kristin Kolb, Fire Chief Josh Meier, Fire Chief Chris
Stoecklein Motion by Anthony, supported by McLaughlin to move from open session to closed session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss
pending litigation. Motion carried by all members present.
6:45 P.M.: CLOSED SESSION – TO DISCUSS PENDING LIT-
IGATION
Motion by Yack, supported by Anthony to move from closed session to open session at 7:04 p.m. where pending lit-
igation was discussed. Motion carried by all members present. Supervisor LaJoy reconvened the Open Meeting at 7:04 p.m. and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Yack to amend the agenda to
add item G-15 to consider approval of legal action. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of August 11, 2015 as presented. Motion carried by all
members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the Study Session Minutes of August 18, 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider the Approval of Private Property Traffic Enforcement for the
Hamptons & Hampton Estates. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the private property traf-
fic enforcement request submitted by the Hamptons and Hampton Estates condominium associations, located west of Morton-
Taylor, between Cherry Hill & Palmer Roads, as permitted by Canton’s Traffic Enforcement on Private Property Ordinance,
Chapter 70, Section 70-1 Adoption of the Uniform Traffic Code, R28.1212, Rule 212. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. WTUA Annual Budget Approval. (Supv)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Sneideman to adopt the following resolution: Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON WHEREAS
, Western Townships Utilities Authority has prepared a proposed budget for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2016, which has been reviewed by the Finance Committee on July 15, 2015 and the Board of
Commissioners on July 27, 2015; and
WHEREAS
, the Authority is required to submit a budget 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, 2016, in the amounts
presented, is hereby approved. Mr. Aaron Sprague, WTUA Director, presented the Western Townships Utility Authority’s annu-
al budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
Item G-2. Consider First Reading of an Amendment to Appendix A-
Zoning of the Code of Ordinances Regarding the Niemiec Rezoning. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Sneideman 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 Niemiec Rezoning as provided in the attached ordinance and map. Motion carried by all members
present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to table consideration of the amendment for a second reading on
September 8, 2015. Motion carried by all members present. Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance Amendment are avail-
able 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 a Special Land Use Request and Site Plan for Group 10 Shopping Center. (MSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to adopt the following resolution: Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLU-
TION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Special Use and Site Plan for Group 10
Commercial Center WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Thom Dumond, has requested special use approval for a fast food
restaurant and site plan approval for the Group 10 Commercial Center to be located on Ford Road between Canton Center and
Beck Roads; identified as EDP# 036-01-0012-001; 036-01-0012-003, 036-01-0012-004 and 036-01-0013-301 and,
WHERE-
AS,
the Planning Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township
and recommended approval of the request with the conditions outlined in the staff analysis and recommended approval of the
proposed site plan; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and site plan and determines the pro-
posal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions described in
the analysis and recommendation form 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 approve the request of the Project Sponsor, Mr.
Thom Dumond, to conduct the special use for the proposed fast food restaurant subject to compliance with all conditions con-
tained herein and does approve the site plan for the Group 10 Commercial Center subject to any and all state and local develop-
ment regulations and further subject to any conditions recommended 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 a Special Land
Use for Expansion of a Commercial Kennel and Site Plan for an Addition to All American Pet Resort. (MSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Yack to pass the following resolution. Motion carried by a vote of 6 to 1.
RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Special Land Use and Site Plan for Expansion of All
American Pet Resort WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of a special land use for an expansion of a
commercial kennel and site plan approval an addition to the All American Pet Resort located on the east Side of Haggerty Road
north of Warren, identified as tax EDP #003-99-0008-712; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the special
use and site plan and made a recommendation to approve the requests, including the modification to the building material stan-
dards to allow use of metal siding 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. Rick Ruhland, to approve the special land use and site plan for addition and expansion of the commercial kennel
to allow up to 100 animals in accordance with Section 6.02K; and further, to recommend approval the request for a building mate-
rial modification to allow the use of metal siding on the addition to match the existing building, subject to any and all state and
local development regulations and further subject to any 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 the
Second Amendment to Regency at Canton Planned Development District Agreement. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Sneideman to pass the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Second Amendment to the Planned Development
Agreement for Ciena Health /Regency of Canton WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Brian Jilbert, has requested approval
for The Second Amendment to Planned Development District for Ciena Health/Regency of Canton, to be located on Geddes Road
west of Canton Center Road, identified as tax EDP #112-99-0014-701; 112-99-0015-701; 112-99-0013-000; 112-99-0010-701
and 112-99-0011-701,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the amended planned development agreement and made
a recommendation to approve the request to grant approval
,
as summarized in the Planning Commission Recommendation in the
attached written analysis and recommendation.
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Mr. Brian Jilbert, to approve the second
amendment to the planned development agreement for Ciena Health/Regency of Canton subject to any and all state and local
development regulations and further subject to any additional conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and staff,
as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-6. Consider Approval of
Amendment No. 1 to the Real Estate Purchase Agreement with TDM Holdings, LLC. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Williams to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the real estate purchase agreement for
roughly 5.5 acres of vacant property with Livonia Builders/TDM Holdings, LLC. Motion carried by all members present.
Item
G-7. Consider Request to Purchase Alias Database Manager for Dispatch Centers. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve the purchase of the MKM 7000 Console Alias Manager for Dispatch Centers from Motorola
Solutions, 1303 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196, in the amount of $16,895.45, utilizing funds budgeted in the 2015
E-911 Fund. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Request to Purchase an Evidence Drying Cabinet.
(PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of one LabConCo Protector Evidence Drying
Cabinet with Washdown System from Arrowhead Scientific, Inc., 11030 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, KS, in the amount of
$5,866.90, utilizing 2013 Justice Assistance Grant funds. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9. Consider the
Purchase of Office Furniture for the Fire Department. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve
the purchase of office furniture for the Fire Marshal and chairs for the Fire Department administrative offices, from Kentwood
Office Furniture, 2101 W. Willow Street, Lansing, MI, in the amount of $8,864.42. Motion carried by all members present.
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve a 2015 Fire budget amendment increasing Fund Balance appropri-
ation account #206-000-695 by $8,864.42, and Capital Outlay – Office Equipment & Furniture account #206-336-50.970.0060
by $8,864.42.
Item G-10. Consider Request to Purchase Twelve Mattresses. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Sneideman to approve the purchase of twelve Crystal Armore twin mattress sets fromArt Van Furniture in the amount of $5,568,
utilizing funds budgeted in the 2015 Fire Capital Outlay Office Equipment & Furniture account. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item G-11. Consider Request to Purchase PowerDMS Policy Management System. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase an annual subscription to PowerDMS Policy in the amount of $7,413.50 this
year, with an annual renewal cost of $5,413.50 thereafter. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-12. Consider
Approval of Emergency Purchase Order for Repair of Pump Station at Gun Range. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve an emergency purchase order to Midwest Power Systems, Inc., 2401 Hickory Oak Lane,
Milford, MI 48380, in the amount of $16,500, for removal and replacement of the pump station at the gun range. Motion carried
by all members present.
Item G-13. 2015 Budget Adjustments. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to
approve the attached listing of budget adjustments to the 2015 budget. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-14.
Consider Approval of Actuarial Valuation of the Charter Township of Canton Retiree Health Care Plan. (FBD)
Motion
by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve the proposal from CBIZ Retirement Plan Services to provide an actuarial val-
uation of the retiree health care benefits for a not-to-exceed fee of $17,000 and to authorize the Finance Director to sign the
Acceptance of Letter of Engagement. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-15. Consider Approval of Legal Action.
(Supv)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to authorize the Supervisor to work with Corporate Counsel to initiate
legal action, if necessary, for collection of delinquent payments to the Village Theater at Cherry Hill. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz stated the Summit will
close for annual maintenance shut-down beginning at noon on Monday, September 7th and, with the exception of the Aquatics
Center, the Summit will reopen on Saturday September 12 th at 6:00 a.m. The Aquatics Center will reopen on Sunday, October
11 th . Trustee Yack complimented the officers associated with Coffee with a Cop at Arby’s on Tuesday, August 25. Trustee
Anthony stated Brew, Brats, & Bands at the Barn Tickets are avail at the following locations: Summit on the Park; Canton
Treasurer’s Office; Canton Farmers Market; Canton Park Office at 734/394-5314, as well as on line using the link on the
Historical Society website. Treasurer McLaughlin stated tickets are available for the fundraiser for the Partnership for Arts and
Humanities - October Concert.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:16 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.
EC090315-1178 2.5 x 13.891
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all residents and other interested parties: Agendas and Minutes for the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees
Meetings are available for review online at
under Agendas/Minutes and in the Clerk's Office at
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI.
Regular Meeting dates in 2015: September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20, November 17 and December 15.
Special meetings, if any, will occur on Tuesdays, unless otherwise posted. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the
Board of Trustees Meetings.
Nancy Conzelman
Township Clerk
Publish: September 3, 2015
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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 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: September 3, 2015
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The Belleville Chamber of
Commerce will honor the 2015 commu-
nity award winners at a special celebra-
tionSept. 25.
Honorees this year include Beverly
Neal, who was chosen for the Ted
Kuckelman Award, Roy Acho, who was
chosen to receive the Leona Van Buhler
Award and Egan's Pub, chosen as the
Business of theYear.
Their volunteer accomplishments
will be celebrated at the awards dinner
whichwill include a comedy night and a
silent auction.
The Belleville Area District Library,
Remax Crossroads, Stoney Creek Motor
Sports Sumpter Township and Water's
Edge Apartments will also be presented
with membership awards during the
evening.
The dinner will take place at Angel
Food Catering, 44850 North I-94 Service
Dr. in Belleville. Registration will begin
at 6 and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
The event will conclude at 11 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $50 per person
and include dinner and beer and wine.
Tables of eight seats can be purchased
for $360. To reserve tickets, or for more
information, call (734) 697-7151.
Patrons can
borrow eBooks
without having
to visit the library.
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Romulus Library offers new services, programs this month
