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Township recruiting new public safety officers

Julie Brown sible hiring of part-time Police years. He noted that federal
Staff Writer Service Aides to augment agency has a “huge backlog” for
police officer and firefighter special agent positions. The
Staffing at the Canton ranks. After the meeting, Public FBI has many other support
Township Public Safety Safety Deputy Director Chris staffers, said Anthony, including
Department is a concern of offi- Stoecklein said retirements are clerical assistance staff and
cials who noted that currently a big factor in staffing shortages. those with language abilities.
the township is down two police “Different attitude and edu- The meeting included recog-
officers and two firefighters. cation,” including paramedic nizing Sgt. Matt Roberson who
“It's a regional thing, it's not and other advanced training was recently promoted to his
just Canton,” commented firefighters now have. “Every current rank. He has been a
Township Supervisor Pat municipality is having issues police officer with Canton since
Williams during the Aug. 27 reg- with hiring,” Stoecklein said. 2006, and was joined by his Sgt. Matt Roberson takes his oath from Michael Siegrist, Canton
ular meeting of the board of “A lot of parents are pushing wife, Melissa and their chil- municipal clerk, Aug. 26. Roberson became a Canton policeman in
trustees when the staffing short- to get four-year degrees,” which dren, Warren, Russell, 2006 and has been promoted to sergeant.
ages were discussed. influences their children, he Benjamin, Isabella, Brooklyn
Williams said he encourages added. and Mickey for his officials Board members discussed con- work. That follows 2018 voter
applicants to seek the jobs. Canton Trustee John swearing in. tracts with homeowner associa- approval of a 1.45-mill road tax
Officials also discussed the pos- Anthony was with the FBI for 25 Also on Aug. 27, Canton tions for 2020 and 2021 road lasting 20 years.
Annual Do Good Expo commemorates tragic 9-11 attacks

The second annual Do Good community, Canton Leisure Miracle League; Canton Rotary
Expo at the Summit on the Park Services will gather dozens of ” Club; Literacy Council and oth-
in Canton Township is set for the local non-profit, volunteer, and Our goal is to introduce individuals ers.
the National Day of Service and service-based organizations to groups dedicated to worthy causes and In an effort to support these
Remembrance, marking the from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. participating non-profit organi-
anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. 11 in the Summit on the Park issues right here in our community. zations, the items will be collect-
Designated a national day of Banquet Center, located at 46000 ed in a special donation drive
service by Congress in 2009, this Summit Parkway in Canton. including: canned or pantry
national day of reflection and “Canton's Do Good Expo was anyone who attends an opportu- Individuals specifically looking food items; new socks; cash or
service was established to established so that Canton could nity to take part in special proac- for community service hours are loose change; lotion, shaving
engage individuals in communi- join the hundreds of communi- tive community service projects also strongly encouraged to cream; shampoo, conditioner,
ty service on 9/11 as an annual ties across the county in a day of specifically on 9/11.” attend. In addition, the first 50 body wash, deodorant; razors;
and forward-looking tribute to National Remembrance and All ages are encouraged to participants will receive a free cleaning supplies; new or used
the 9/11 victims, survivors, and Service,” said Laura Mortier, attend this free event and take Do Good Expo t-shirt. children's books; new toys and
those who rose up in service in recreation specialist. “Our goal part in one of the hands-on com- A variety of local non-profit art supplies and new winter hats
response to the attacks. is to introduce individuals to munity service projects, such as groups will be participating in and gloves
To celebrate and connect groups dedicated to worthy fleece blanket weaving, kind- the Do Good Expo, including: For additional informa-
organizations and individuals causes and issues right here in ness rock decorating, and letter Canton Goodfellows; Canton tion,visit www.cantonfun.org or
who make a difference in the our community, as well as give writing to area first responders. Firefighters Charity Foundation; call (734) 394-5460.

Developer cancels Hawthorne Valley home building plans

The site of the former compliant, something the devel- had been signed the developer project. Aubrey Berman, the forward with the project at that
Hawthorne Valley golf course oper, Three Oaks Communities, had entered into pre-sales city chief business development level of buyer interest.
and restaurant is back on the referred to as a “niche market.” efforts to create the customiz- officer, said it is common for Demolition at the site was
market following cancellation The development was able homes. these projects to take some time estimated at more than $100,000
of plans to construct 41 homes approved by members of the The initial $5,000 payment to but that ultimately the market is more than the developer had
for disabled individuals on the Westland City Council in early the city along with two addition- going to determine whether the budgeted, according to officials.
site. 2018. The homes would have al extension payments of plan is feasible. Berman indicated that there
The development, proposed been available for purchase for $10,000 each will be retained by She added that the pre-sales was interest in the site from
as Hawthorne Oaks, included typical families as well as dis- the city. and reservations did not war- other builders and that while a
homes and condominium units abled individuals, according to Officials said the lack of rant the continuation of the housing development was a
which would have all been the original plan. buyer interest may have been a project and that the developer possibility, other projects would
Americans with Disabilities Act While a purchase agreement factor in the cancellation of the did not feel comfortable moving be considered for the property.
Winning lottery ticket sold in city

A lottery ticket sold at the Wayne Med and I felt sick. I tucked the ticket away,
Mart on South Wayne Road in Westland was grabbed some cash from my pocket to give
worth $4 million. to the clerk, and went home.”
The ticket holder, who asked to remain The player recently visited lottery head-
anonymous, said he was stunned when he quarters to claim his prize. He chose to
realized he has won with the Millionaire's receive his prize as a one-time lump sum
Club instant game ticket. payment of about $2.5 million, rather than
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
“I bought two tickets, and moved to the an annuity for the full amount. With his win- CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
side of the counter to scratch them off,” said nings, he plans to take his family on a vaca- EVALUATION REPORT
the 34-year-old player. “Normally, I scratch tion and then invest the remainder. (Program Year 2018 CDBG "CAPER")
the full ticket before looking at the prizes, Players won more than $148 million PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
but when I saw the money symbol I figured playing Millionaire's Club, which launched The above named document for the Canton Community Development Block Grant Program is available for inspection at the
I only won the one prize, so I scratched it in June 2017. Each $30 ticket offered play- 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, 2018-June 30, 2019. Comments on the CAPER will be
off. ers a chance to win prizes ranging from $30 accepted for at least 15 days, beginning September 5, 2019. Comments received during the public comment period will be for-
“As soon as I saw '4MIL' my heart sank up to $4 million. warded to the Department of HUD and will become an addendum to the CAPER.
Publish: September 5, 2019 Michael Siegrist, Clerk
CN1933 - 090519 2.5 x 1.645
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
CDBG ADVISORY COUNCIL
ITB 19/20-07 Three Year Pricing Police Department Class A & B Uniforms
On September 23, at 1:00 p.m. in Meeting Room "A" in the lower level of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center The City of Romulus Police Department is seeking bids from qualified companies for three year
Road, Canton, Michigan, the Canton Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council will hold a public hear- fixed pricing for the Class A and Class B uniforms used by the department.
ing on the PY 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER"). Written comments or requests for infor-
mation should be directed to: Mike Sheppard, Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, (1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
Michigan 48188, (734) 394-5225. City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on
Publish: September 5, 2019 CN1934 - 090519 2.5 x 1.416 Michael Siegrist, Clerk the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other
source are not considered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON tion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the
MITN website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at all issued addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
each addendum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the adden-
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Charter Township dum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, documents.
or activities.
(3) Any and all questions regarding the request for proposal documents, the project scope or the
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- required submittals must be emailed to Purchasing@romulusgov.com and received no later
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of than 12:00 P.M. local time, Monday, September 16, 2019.
the ADA. (4) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 9/24/2019. Bids should be addressed using the bid package
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other label provided in the ITB documents.
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. (5) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies read.
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- (6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and
are generally prohibited. to award the bid in whole or in part.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- (7) Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible compa-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human ny, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. The City reserves the right to split the award
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. of the bid between multiple companies.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its (8) For additional information contact Gary Harris, Purchasing Director by calling (734) 955-
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. 4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
(9) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu-
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus.
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
solicitations is strictly prohibited.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- (10) The contract can be extended for up to two additional one year periods upon mutual written
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- notice of the parties involved.
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Publish: 08/15/19 CN1932 - 090519 2.5 x 4.72 Publish: 9/5/2019 RM0423 - 090519 2.5 x 6.16