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Time travel
Mill Race Village will welcome some of the sights of the early
1900s as about 25 vintage horseless carriages arrive for a
visit tomorrow. The South Michigan Motorists Chapter of the
Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Snapper's
Brass & Gas Touring Region of the Antique Automobile Club
of America will be hosting the annual Lansing to Dearborn
Run preceding the Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford. They
will leave Lansing tomorrow morning and are expected to
reach Northville around noon. There is no admission to see
the antique vehicles. For more information contact the
Northville Historical Society at (248) 348-1845 from 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.millra-
cenorthville.org. Ralph Hollis, above, a lifelong Northville resi-
dent, stands in front of Paul Schaefer's 1909 Brush model D
from Valley City, Ohio, at Mill Race Historical Village in
Northville.
Photo by Tillie Van Sickle
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September 5, 2013
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-August 27, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 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, Director Mutchler, 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, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of August 13, 2013 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s
Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, had questions regarding Board of Review and cleaning of ditches.
Individuals addressed comments to the Board regarding the DTE Smart Meters and their safety. These individuals asked the Board to
pass a moratorium on installation of Smart phones until their questions and concerns are addressed.
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 1. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION FOR CULTURE, ARTS & HERITAGE. (CLS)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to appointment of Mr. Bill Tesen as the Canton Historical Society representative on the Commission
for Culture, Arts & Heritage. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER REAP-
PROVAL OF THE WESTCHESTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AGREEMENT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution to reapprove the Westchester Planned Development. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
Item 2. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF CODE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FOR LUCAS REZONING. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to introduce and hold the first reading of amendments to the zoning district boundaries
map found in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, for the Lucas Rezoning as provided in the attached ordinance amendment and map.
Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to table the amendments for a second reading on
September 10, 2013, with publication on September 19, 2013 with effective date of September 26, 2013. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
Item 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LINKS ESTATES MINOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AGREEMENT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution to approve the Links Estates Minor
Planned Development District Agreement. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. CONSIDER AWARD OFA CONTRACT
FOR 2013 TREE REMOVAL PROJECT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to award a contract for the tree
removal & large tree pruning project to Crimboli Nursery, Inc. for a total purchase order not to exceed $18,550. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item 5. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 2013 TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award a contract for tree maintenance projects to Crimboli Nursery, Inc. for a price of
$11,000 plus a contingency of $1,100 for a total purchase order not to exceed $12,100. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 6.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MEDC) URBAN
FARMERS MARKET GRANT AGREEMENT. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to authorize the agreement
between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913, and Canton
Township in the amount of $15,472. I further move to approve the following budget amendment: Increase to Revenues: 101-691-49.539
State Grants $15,472 Increase in Expenses: 101-691-49.742 Program Activity Supplies $7,472 101-691-49.801_0050 Contracted
Services $8,000. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 7. CONSIDER INCREASE OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
FOR FUN 2 LEARN, LLC. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to increase purchase order # 0765 for Fun 2 Learn,
LLC, 49457 Lansdowne Road, Canton, MI 48188 in the amount of $2,750 from the following account: 101-691-61.801_0050 $2,750.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 8. CONSIDER INCREASE OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR 2013 BUS TRANS-
PORTATION. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to increase purchase order # 1661 First Student, Inc., 8145 Greenfield,
Detroit, MI 48228 in the amount of $2,515.50 from the following accounts: 101-691-61.801_0050 $279.50 101-691-63.860 $2,236.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 9. PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR PHEASANT RUN GOLF
CLUB. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Yack to authorize the purchase of three (3) Toro Greensmaster 3150-Q mowers and
accessories for Pheasant Run Golf Club from Spartan Distributors, 487 W. Division Street, PO Box 246, Sparta, MI 49345 for a total
amount of $95,662.89, I further move to approve the following budget amendment: Account Number 584-756-50.970_0030 Increase
$45,662.89 Account Number 584-756-50.990 Decrease $45,662.89. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 10. 2013 BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the listing of budget adjustments to the 2013 budg-
et. Motion carried by all members present.
OTHER:
The Board meeting scheduled for September 3, 2013 is cancelled. The next Board
meeting will be September 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S.,
Canton, Michigan
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – 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.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: September 5, 2013
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CITY OF ROMULUS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP 13/14-05 36 MONTH CONTRACT PRICING FOR LEC, LOCAL TOLL,
LONG DISTANCE & INTERNET SERVICES
RFP 13/14-06 36 MONTH PRICING FOR ANALOG LINES
Opening: September 6, 2013
(1) The City of Romulus, Michigan is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for the above services.
(2) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit proposals
must use the forms provided by the City.
Bid
forms and specifications may be obtained from Mary Stegner of
RMS Associates, LLC, the City’s consultant
at 586-263-3960 or by emailing mstegner@phonerms.com
(3) Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the
City Clerk’s Office
no later than 2:00 P.M.,
Friday,
September 6, 2013.
(4) RESPONSE ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE RFP NUMBER AND NAME
AND BE ADDRESSED:
ITB #___
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK’S OFFICE
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(5) At approximately 2:15, local time all timely received bids are to be publicly opened and read.
(6) The City reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive technicalities.
(7) For additional information, email or fax Mary Stegner of RMS Associates, LLC at mstegner@phonerms.com
prior to September 4, 2013 by 5:00P.M.
Publish:
Thursday, September 5, 2013
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 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 5, 2013
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LYMOUTH
Annual home tour
tickets now on sale
Long-time Plymouth resident demands answers
Victorian-style festival clothing sale begins today
Homes that span three centuries of con-
struction will highlight the American
Association of University Women Northville-
Novi Branch 18th Annual Home Tour from 10
a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The six featured Northville and Novi
homes this year differ drastically both in
architecture and interior design and reflect
the ways in which families have adapted to
21st century living in a community with a
Victorian village at its heart.
The tour is self-guided and hostesses in
each home will note architectural features
and special furnishings. Also featured at vari-
ous homes this year will be restored vintage
cars, a private estate sale, and craft items for
sale. Two homes will feature recent total
kitchen remodels and one owner is an interi-
or designer.
The tour is the signature fund-raising event
of AAUWNorthville-Novi Branch. Funds gen-
erated by the organization are used to pro-
mote equity, education and development of
opportunities for all women in local, national
and international communities. Scholarships
are awarded towomen/girls at area communi-
ty colleges and high schools. The branch also
has a commitment to the Mercy Education
Project in Detroit and a program of math
enrichment, Let's Read Math, offered to local
second and third grade students. Ticket pur-
chase is fully tax-deductible.
Tickets are on sale now for $20 at:
• Starring “The Gallery,” 118 W. Main St.,
Northville
•Gardenviews, 117E. MainSt., Northville
• Pear-Aphernalia, 184 E Main St,
Northville
•Meadowbrook Art Center, 41200 TenMile
Road, Novi
•CalicoCorners, 25875Novi Road, Novi
• Northville Chamber of Commerce, 195 S.
MainSt.
Tickets can be online at www.aauwnn.org
and picked up on tour day at Starring, “The
Gallery” in the 120W. MainHallway from 9:30
a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Parking is available on
MainStreet or at the rear of the store.
Additional information may be found at
www.aauwnn.org.
Community activist Carol
Leroue receivedno response from
the Plymouth Township Board of
Trustees last week when she
demanded answers to questions
about public safety in the commu-
nity.
Leroue read a letter to the
board members in which she
demanded answers about the fire
department staffing that was pre-
viously requested of the supervi-
sor, treasurer and clerk by board
members. In her letter, Leroue
accused the board of deliberate
delays and criticized their refusal
to address the issue.
Laroue said that anxiety over
the board members' decision to
reduce the fire department
staffing to only 12 full-time fire-
fighters left her and the rest of the
28,000 township residents in seri-
ous peril.
"Enough is enough." Leroue
said after themeeting.
Leroue addressed the officials
with a scathing letter saying the
decision to reduce fire depart-
ment staffing has left her and all
township residents in an "unsafe
andperilous situation."
"I would like to hear directly
from our Township Fire Chief
(Mark) Wendel exactly when a
comprehensive and detailed pub-
lic report will be made to those
board members who requested
the information," Leroue said.
Referring to trustee complaints
made last May about the executive
members failing to provide open
discussion and transparency on
topics like finances, accounting,
picnic expenses, staffing, taxes,
bank accounts and the fire depart-
ment, Laroue said, "They talked
about the assessment department
and the building department but
not about the most important
issue, our public safety."
Laroue called for board mem-
bers to stop arguing and come
together in unison, without hesita-
tion "…to protect our at-risk resi-
dents."
The executive members of the
township board criticized by
Laroue are Supervisor Richard
Reaume, Treasurer Ron Edwards
andClerkNancy Conzelman.
Leroue, a retired real estate
executive and broker, has been a
community activist for many
years.
There was no response to her
letter, read aloud to the board dur-
ing the citizens' comments portion
of the meeting, from any board
member.
For a quarter of a century,
Northville has returned each fall to
the days of the late 1800s when
Queen Victoria ruled England and
the communitywas very young .
The annual Victorian Festival
will fill downtown streets next
weekend.
The traditional andmuch antici-
pated Victorian Parade will take
place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
13, the official opening of the week-
end festivities.
The streets will be closed to
automobile traffic as townspeople,
artists, and business owners turn
back the clock and transform them-
selves into a Victorian village com-
plete with period costumes, story-
tellers, magicians, musical enter-
tainment, a carousel, and demon-
strations. Ryde Park will feature
rides for children and the Victorian
Saloon offers entertainment for
adults. Visitors can also enjoy a
unique shopping experience in the
many establishments inNorthville,
Victorian teas and fashion
shows take place on Saturday and
Mill Race Village will host a multi-
tude of activities on Sunday. The
festival is hosted by the Northville
Chamber of Commerce.
In an effort to promote the
involvement of the community, Mill
Race Village will again have a
Victorian clothing sale from noon
until 7 p.m. today, from11 a.m. until
7 p.m. tomorrow and from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.
The sale will take place at 215
GriswoldAve.
There will be Victorian-era style
clothing and accessories for adults
and children. There are vintage,
new and used items, according to
organizers. There is a $2 admission
charge to the sale for adults.
Organizers cautioned that some
vendors at the sale who take only
cash and do not accept credit cards
or checks.
For more information, call
(248)348-1845.
Waste drive in Plymouth
In addition to computer
and electronic items, area
residents can dispose of
used clothing and footwear
the Electronic Waste and
used Clothing collection
planned from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. Sept. 7 at the
Compuware Arena parking
lot.
The arena is located at
14900 Beck Road in
PlymouthTownship.
Professional decorators transformed every room in the Northville home of Dr. William
Demray during the tour last year.