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Committee has signed some impressive acts
to provide free entertainment during the
Pumpkin Festival and will have a new
impressive stage to accommodate them.
Performing at 6 p.m. Sept. 20, leading into
the Parade of Lights, will be jazz band
ChillFX. The classic rock band Standing
RoomOnly takes the stage from9 to 11 p.m.
The Sports Talk 60 show will entertain
starting at 11 a.m. Sept. 21. A Tae Kwon Do
demonstration will be presented at 1:30 p.m.
Music begins at 2:30 p.m. with Nemesis (1970
to current music), followed by Mainstreet
Soul (funk, soul and rock) and the headlining
recording artists Alan Turner & the Steel
Horse Band (“rockin' country”) at 8 p.m. Live
entertainment will be presented in the
“PumpkinPub” starting at 10 p.m.
Your Generation in Concert, featuring
Fifty Amp Fuse, is the main event from 3 to
5:30 p.m. on Sept. 22. Fifty Amp Fuse draws
crowds all over Michigan and is often
referred to as downriver's best cover band.
There alsowill be line dancing at 12:30 p.m.
Shows:
Classic car owners are invited to
participate in the Cruisin' 2013 Car Show
during the Pumpkin Festival from 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, on Goddard Road
near Hunt Street. Admission is $10 per car.
The first 125 cars to register between 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m. will receive dash plaques. Prizes
will be awarded at 3 p.m. For more informa-
tion, call (734) 941-1727.
The sixth annual Pumpkin Festival trac-
tor and lawn tractor show is scheduled for 9
a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the down-
town Pavilion in Romulus Historical Park.
The annual event features free registration
and admission. The first 50 entries receive
dash plaques. Advance registration is appre-
ciated by organizers, who can be reached at
(734) 941-3238 or (734) 417-7759. Registration
also will take place the day of the show until
10 a.m.
Fun and Games:
The Pumpkin Festival
carnival will be relocated to the festival
grounds with rides provided by Fun Times
Amusements geared to younger children to
young teen-agers.
The annual bingo benefit to raise funds
for theRomulus Animal Shelter is set for 6 to
11 p.m. Sept. 20, 2 to 11 p.m. Sept. 21 and 1 to
7 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Romulus Senior Center,
36525Bibbins.
New this year will be “Lord of the
Gourds” pumpkin sculpting by vegetable
artist Pat Harrison from noon to 6 p.m. Sept.
21.
On Saturday, there also will be a free
pumpkin-rolling contest at noon, sack races
at 12:30 p.m., sand darts at 1 p.m., a treasure
hunt at 1:30 p.m. and the fifth annual
“Punkin' Chuckin'” contest at 3 p.m. On
Sunday, there will be giant airplane races at
noon, marshmallow races at 12:30 p.m., crazy
shoe croquet at 1 p.m. and a pumpkin pie
eating contest at 1:30 p.m.
A three-on-three basketball tournament
will start at noon Sept. 21 in the parking lot of
the Greater Romulus Chamber of
Commerce, 11189 Shook. Players are divided
into age groups. The tournament is present-
ed by Pentecostal Missionary Baptist
Church. To register or receive more informa-
tion, contact the Rev. Arthur C. Willis or
Patrice Johnson at (734) 728-1390 or thep-
en@sbcglobal.net.
Throughout the weekend, there will be a
rock-climbing wall, a bucking bronco and
inflatable attractions.
Contests:
Residents who have entered
four contests during this year's Pumpkin
Festival that involve food or growing plants
will receive award ribbons for canning
homemade foods (tomatoes, green beans,
pickles and fruit), pie baking (pumpkin,
sweet potato, peach and apple), pumpkin
growing (largest pumpkin wins) and sun-
flower growing (“largest face” and “tallest”).
Items must be submitted by 1 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 20 to the Romulus Senior Center, 36525
Bibbins.
The
third
annual
Downtown
Development Authority Cutest Baby Contest
is accepting entries in the form of baby pho-
tos, which will be on display in the hospitali-
ty tent throughout the festival. Visitors can
vote for the baby of their choice. Votes are $1
each. The top two vote-getters among boys
and girls will be declared the winners at 4
p.m. Sept. 22. Gift cards will be awarded to
the winners and certificates will be present-
ed to all participants.
The fifth annual strongest person compe-
tition will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 21, at the Romulus Athletic Center,
35765NorthlineRoad. ThePumpkinFestival
competition is open to men and women. It
will involve feats of strength in theRACpark-
ing lot. This year, the four events are tire flip,
weight race, shot put and truck pull. Thewin-
ners in the men's women's and masters divi-
sions all receive a free one-year member-
ship. For registration information, call (734)
942-2223.
Food and Drinks:
The members of Boy
Scout Troop 872 will serve their annual all-
you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to
noon Saturday at Historical Park. Breakfast
also includes sausage, coffee and juice.
Admission is $5; $3.50 for seniors. Children 4
and under are served free with an adult pur-
chase. Half of the proceeds will be donated
to the Animal Shelter. The other half will be
used to ensure Scouting programs remain
available to the boys of Romulus.
Spaghetti dinners will be served from 5 to
7 p.m. Saturday at Community United
Methodist Church at Olive and Bibbins
streets.
The Pumpkin Pub will be open through-
out the weekend. A beer-tasting event will
take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday on site at
the Pumpkin Pub. Admission is $10 per per-
son with proceeds benefiting the Romulus
Arts Council. Space is limited and early
arrival is suggested.
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September 19, 2013
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-September 10, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams (arrived 7:35 p.m.), Yack Staff Present:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by
Anthony, supported by Bennett to approve the agenda as amended moving Public Safety Promotion Recognitions before Citizen’s Non-
Agenda Item Comments. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to approve the Board Minutes of August 20, 2013 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported
by Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of August 27, 2013 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
RECOGNI-
TION: Item 1. PUBLIC SAFETY BADGE PRESENTATION – DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF CHRIS STOECKLEIN
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Anthony to adopt the badge presentation to Deputy Fire Chief Chris Stoecklein. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item 2. PUBLIC SAFETY PROMOTION RECOGNITIONS
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adopt the pro-
motion recognitions and badge awards for Fire Battalion Chiefs, Police Lieutenants and Fire Captains. Motion carried by all members
present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
There were several comments in opposition of the Smart Meters.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC
HEARING: Item 1. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF MILLAGE RATES FOR DECEMBER 1, 2013 TAX LEVY.
(FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to open the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. to approve the millage rates for December
1, 2013 tax levy. Motion carried unanimously. There were no public comments in favor or opposition of the millage rates for December
1, 2013 tax levy. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to close the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. to approve the millage rates for
December 1, 2013 tax levy. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams that the millage rates to be levied
by Canton Township on December 1, 2013 be set as follows: Charter Mills (General Fund) 2.3660, Fire Protection Special Assessment
3.1080, Police Protection Special Assessment 4.9260, Total 10.4000. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1.
CONSIDER SECOND READING OF CODE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FOR LUCAS REZONING. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to remove from the table and adopt the ordinance amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances
of the Charter Township of Canton as provided in the attached ordinance and map with an effective date of September 26, 2013. Motion
carried unanimously.
STATE OFMICHIGAN, COUNTYOFWAYNE, CHARTER TOWNSHIPOF CANTON, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 OF APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN WHICHAMENDS THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONINGMAP THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: PART I. ARTICLE 8.00 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
AND MAP Pursuant to Section 27.06 of Appendix A – Zoning, the zoning map is hereby amended by changing the zoning on par-
cel nos. 027-99-0005-000 and 027-99-0009-000 from RA, Rural Agriculture to R-1, 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.
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. Effective
Date; Publication.
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 regulatory effect
and that a complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public purchase, use and inspection at the office of the Township Clerk dur-
ing 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 pub-
lication.
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 10th day of September, 2013, and was ordered to be given publication in the man-
ner required by law. Terry Bennett, Clerk Introduced: August 27, 2013, Adopted: September 10, 2013, Published: September 19, 2013,
Effective: September 26, 2013 A full copy of the amended ordinance can be inspected or purchased in Planning Services at the
Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan during regular business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Item 2. APPOINTMENT TO 35 TH DISTRICT COURT BUILDING AUTHORITY. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to appoint Wendy Trumbull as a commissioner to the 35 th District Court Building Authority. Motion
carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE WITH ADMINIS-
TRATIVE REZONING. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize the Planning Services staff to commence
the process of administratively changing the zoning ordinance as described in the analysis. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CON-
SIDER AUTHORIZATION OF THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FUN START TENNIS. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to authorize the purchase order in the amount of $5,558.25 to Fun Start Tennis, 14496 Stonehouse, Livonia, MI 48154, with
the expense charged to Account #101-691-61.801_0050. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER INCREASE OF BLAN-
KET PURCHASE ORDER FOR PATRICK WATSON, SUMMER SPORTS CAMP. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to increase purchase order #1271 for Patrick Watson, 46146 Gunnery Dr., Canton, MI 48187 in the amount of $1,586.50 from
the following account: 101-691-64.742 $1,586.50. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
The next Board meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 17, 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 8:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – 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 19, 2013
EC091913-0817 2.5 x 7.403
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 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 8, 2013 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. John Busch of Busch’s Inc, 2240 South Main, Ann Arbor, MI 48169, Applicant and Carol Varga of Busch’s Inc, 2240 South Main,
Ann Arbor, MI 48169, Project Representative for properties located at 225 South Canton Center Road and 45211 – 45271 Cherry Hill
Rd., east side of Canton Center Road between Cherry Hill and Palmer Roads appealing Section 6A.22, 4B - Allow second multiple ten-
ant sign. Parcels 071-086-99-0003-000, 071-086-99-0005-000, and 071-086-99-0006-000 (Planning)
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:30 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.
Publish September 19, 2013
EC091913-0812 2.5 x 3.792
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids
at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 for the following:
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Bids may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: (734) 394-5225. All bids must be
submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and
time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 9/19/2013
EC091913-0811 2.5 x 1.954
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 19, 2013
EC091913-0810 2.5 x 1.557
R
OMULUS
Officials in the City of Romulus
said they look forward to a proposed
expansion project at the Special
Tree Rehabilitation Systems
Neurocare Campus off Chase and
Hannan roads.
They met in a study session last
week about the project, which
would expand the 21-acre site onto
an adjacent 14 acres, providing an
additional 18 beds, several duplex
housing units for longer term resi-
dents, along with other amenities
like a clubhouse, putting green and
bocce ball court.
“It's an impressive facility,” said
Councilman William Crova. “You
can see by the example of the facili-
ty that you've got out there and the
quality of that facility, what this
additionwill look like.”
The facility specializes in the
treatment and rehabilitation of peo-
ple suffering from spinal or brain
damage and has operated under the
Special Tree name since 1974. Prior
to that it was Woody's Rest Home.
They currently operate 39 beds as a
spinal rehab center, a 15-bed adult
foster care center and a six bed
spinal cord injury rehabilitation
facility calledHeavlinHouse. There
is also an outdoor gazebo on the
property, along with a stocked fish-
ing pond.
Jim Richert, property director
for Special Tree, said the company
also operates other facilities in Van
Buren Township and had been
exploring renovations there when
the property adjacent to their cur-
rent Romulus site became available.
“We were at the point where we
had to update those facilities, but
we saw some other opportunities
for us here,” he said. “It's a bigger
parcel.”
Richert said the proximity to the
airport was important, as was the
centralized location between Ann
Arbor andDetroit.
The property will be developed
as a Planned Development
Agreement (PDA) that will combine
all the various zonings into one con-
ceptualized plan. Additional paved
trails will connect to the ones
already there, creating a nature trail
that ismore than a half-mile long.
Richert the project will cost
about $6million.
“It's a major investment our com-
munity,” Crova said.
“They've been a good partner
with the community,” added
Romulus Mayor Alan Lambert.
“Anytime we've called them for any-
thing, they've helpedus out.”
The study session is just the first
phase in the PDA development
timeline. The project also must go
through formal site plan review,
which will include public hearings.
It will probably come up for formal
approval inOctober orNovember.
“This is a concept level,” said
City Planner Carol Maise.
“Decisions will be made later on,
after public hearings and much
more detailedplans.”
Richert said the project could get
under way soon after that. They are
also developing a 39 bed facility in
MacombTownship.
“We'd like to get them both start-
ed,” he said.
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They've been a good partner with the community.
Anytime we've called them
for anything, they've helped us out.
”
City approves expansion of care facility