The disappointing test reports
measuring performance of stu-
dents in the Van Buren Public
Schools were discussed adminis-
trators and board members at a
meeting earlier thismonth.
“Our students aren't perform-
ing where they need to be in this
metric,” said Van Buren Public
Schools CurriculumDirector Jeff
Moore during the Sept. 11 meet-
ing. Moore presented a report
detailing the results of the M-
Step testing for students in
grades 3 through 8 and the state
tests administered to students in
grades 9 through 11. Moore noted
that only 20 percent of third
grade students in the district test-
ed as proficient in reading. He
admitted the results were prob-
lematic for the entire district.
He said the teachers are now
focusing more on every day work
and assessments of students'
progress rather than the annual
testing. The scores he revealed to
the board members demonstrat-
ed that only Savage Elementary
School students tested over the
state average. All other grades
tested below the average state
scores.
Former school board trustee
Sherry Frazier spoke to the
board members from the audi-
ence at the end of the meeting.
Frazier said the state average
scores for students were low
enough to be considered an
“embarrassment” and that the
pressure on teachers is increas-
ing. She also claimed there is a
kindergarten classroom in the
district with 32 to 35 students.
School Superintendent Pete
Kudlak responded that the dis-
trict is hiring a teacher to correct
that situation. He added that
there was an unexpected
increase in the number of
kindergarten students this year
which he described as a good
thing. He said the increase in
student enrollment would help
the district budget with an
increase in the per pupil state
allotment.
Frazier insisted that the cur-
rent measures being employed
to increase student proficiency
and test scores are not working
and she urged the board mem-
bers to “think outside the box.”
Kudlak commented that the
development of teachers was the
strongest asset of the district and
Frazier said she agreed with that
statement.
A retired teacher in the audi-
ence commented that she would
like to see the scores from
Keystone Charter Academy
where many Van Buren students
are enrolled. She also said that if
she had written a test that so
many students could not pass,
shewould questionwhat she had
done wrong. “Who's examining
the test writers?” she said.
Several families were displaced after
fire broke out at the Barrington
Apartments on Diane Drive near Wayne
andWick roads inRomulus last Sunday.
Fire officials said that no injuries were
reported in the blaze which was reported
at about 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the 36-unit
complex. Most of the units in the complex
were damaged, officials said.
According to reports from the scene,
R.J. Stockton, 11, and Freddie King, 10,
ran down hallways and knocked on apart-
ment doors urging people to evacuate the
building. King said the two boys were on
their way home from the park when they
noticed the smoke coming from the build-
ing.
The displaced residents are being
helped by workers from the Red Cross
whowere on the scene.
Officials said the cause of the fire was
still under investigation.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – September 12, 2017
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday September 12, 2017 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members
Absent: Anthony Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Deputy Fire Chief Stoecklein Staff Absent:
Director Hohenberger
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Sneideman, supported by Slavens to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Slavens, supported by Foster to approve the Board
Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2017 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Foster, supported by
Slavens to approve the Board Study Session Minutes of August 29, 2017 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve
payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1: Public Hearing and
Approval of Millage Rates for December 1, 2017 Tax Levy
. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to open the Public
Hearing at 7:04 p.m. on millage rates for the December 1, 2017 tax levy. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by
Graham-Hudak, supported by Slavens close the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. close the Public Hearing on millage rates for the
December 1, 2017 tax levy. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman that the mill-
age rates to be levied by Canton Township on December 1, 2017 be set as follows: Charter Mills (General Fund) 1.3660 Fire
Protection Special Assessment 3.8580 Police Protection Special Assessment 5.6760 Total 10.9000 Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Second reading of an Amendment to Appendix A – Zoning of
the Code of Ordinances for the Singh Executive Park Rezoning. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
remove from the table and hold the second reading of an ordinance to amend to Appendix A – Zoning of the Code of Ordinances
for the rezoning of the subject area within Singh Executive Park, Wayne County Subdivision Plan No. 568, as shown on the map,
from C-3, Regional Commercial District to LI-R, Light Industrial Research District, as provided in the following ordinance.
Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman, adopt, and publish the second reading of
an ordinance to amend Appendix A – Zoning of the Code of Ordinances for the rezoning of the subject area within Singh
Executive Park, Wayne County Subdivision Plan No. 568, as shown on the map, from C-3, Regional Commercial District to LI-
R, Light Industrial Research District, as provided in the following ordinance with an effective date of September 28, 2017.
Motion carried by all members present.
STATE OFMICHIGAN COUNTY OFWAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CAN-
TON ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 OF APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN WHICH AMENDS 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 of the subject area within Singh
Executive Park, Wayne County Subdivision Plan No. 568, from C-3, Regional commercial District to LI-R, Light
Industrial Research 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. Publication.
The Clerk for the Charter
Township of Canton shall cause the ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
Part VI. Effective Date.
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 news-
paper 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
during 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 publication.
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 12th day of September, 2017, and was ordered to be given pub-
lication in the manner required by law. Michael Siegrist, Clerk Introduced: August 22, 2017 Adopted: September 12, 2017
Published: September 21, 2017 Effective: September 28, 2017
Item 2. Consider Request to Decrease/Increase Public Safety Blanket Purchase Orders. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve decreasing the blanket purchase order issued to Allie Brothers by $10,000, and increasing the
blanket purchase order issued to Priority One by $8,000 to accommodate the Fire Department’s uniform purchases through the
remainder of 2017. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of the
Preliminary Site Plan for Brookwood Park Detached Condominiums and Variance to the Condominium Ordinance.
(MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RES-
OLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of Variance to the
Condominium ordinance and Preliminary Site Plan for Brookwood Park Detached CondominiumWHEREAS
, the Project
Sponsor has requested approval a variance to the Condominium ordinance to allow 26 units on a dead end cul-de-sac and pre-
liminary site plan for Brookwood Park Detached Condominiums, located on the north side of Cherry Hill Road between Lotz
and Hannan Roads on tax parcel #s 052-99-0038-000 and 052-99-0039-001: and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission
reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request for the variance and preliminary site plan approval;
WHEREAS,
the requested variance to the Condominium Ordinance meets the general criteria pursuant to Section 82-7 of the
Code of Ordinances, as provided in the background;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner to approve the variance to the
Condominium Ordinance to allow 26 units on a dead end cul-de-sac and preliminary site plan for Brookwood Park Detached
Condominium on tax parcel #s 052-99-0038-000 and 052-99-0039-001, subject to correction of t e cul-de-sac radius and subject
to any and all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of a Metro-Act Permit for
Verizon Access Transmission Service. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the Metro-Act Right-of-
Way Telecommunications permit to Verizon Access Transmission Service and authorize the Township Clerk to sign the permit
on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of Dedication of a
Portion of the Right-Of-Way on the West Side of Ridge Road, North of Ford Road. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported
by Sneideman to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the quit claim deed for the transfer of the right-of-way on Ridge
Road, north of Ford Road on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4. Consider Approval
to Purchase Equipment for Outfitting the Public Works Trench Rescue Trailer. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to approve the purchase of necessary Trench Rescue equipment from First Due Fire Supply for an amount of
$11,732.59, and waive the purchase policy requirements for multiple bids since this is a sole-source provider. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-5. Consider Board Acceptance of Election Commission’s Approved Changes to Canton
Township Voting Precincts and Polling Locations. (Clerk)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to concur with the res-
olution of the Election Commission approving the division of Precinct 35, resulting in the creation of one (1) new voter precinct
(Precinct 10) in Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan; the merging and elimination of Precincts 6, 10, and 34 into sur-
rounding precincts; the realignment of boundaries to listed precincts; and the renaming of Precinct 41 and 42. This division of
precincts will bring the total number of voting precincts in the Charter Township of Canton to forty (40). Motion carried by all
members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to designate Liberty Middle School and The Village Theater as the
Polling Locations for additional voter precincts and altering the polling places according to the attached plan. The establishment
of new Polling Places will bring to total number of locations in the Charter Township of Canton to nineteen (19). Motion carried
by all members present.
Item G-6. Consider Approval of a Blanket Purchase Order of $25,999.00 to Canon Solutions
America, Inc. for Two High Speed Scanners and One Canon I RADV400if Printer for Use in the Clerk’s Office for
Elections. (Clerk)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the request for a Blanket Purchase Order to Canon
Solutions America, Inc. for the purchase of election equipment in the amount of $15,000 from account 101-191.970_0010.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider the Purchase of Two Sets of Hurst Extrication Equipment.
(PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase of two sets of Hurst extrication equipment from Apollo
Fire Equipment, in the amount of $64,950. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Approving Phase II of
Consulting Services for Fire Station #2 Improvements and Associated Budget Amendment. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve OHM Advisors proposal for phase II of the Fire Station #2 improvement study, consisting of a
Floodplain impact study, MDEQ permitting, and a preliminary site plan. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve an amendment to the 2017 Fire budget in the amount of $36,922 for this project.
Decrease Appropriations: Transfer to Fund Balance Account: #206-336-50.990 -$36,922 Increase Appropriations: Professional
Contracted Services – Professional #206-336-50.801.0050 $36,922 Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Meier explained Michigan Task Force One – a statewide FEMA Type 3 Team
was activated to assist in Florida. The Township has 3 Firefighters who are assigned to that team. The township deployed the 3
firefighters to Florida on Sunday. They have been sent home as of Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Director Faas reminded the
board that next week they will be meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Landfill – Lilley Road South for a one hour tour, then return to the
Administration Building for their Study Session. Supervisor Williams commented the Household Hazardous Waste Day was
wildly successful. This annual event was well attended and a great deal of waste was not placed in our landfill.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
_____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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 or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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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 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 Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, 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 Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, 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: 9/21/2017
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CANTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLANS OF THE CANTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, the 10th day of October, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration
Building, 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan,
to consider the approval of an ordinance amending the
Development and Tax Increment Finance Plans ("TIF") for the Canton Downtown Development Authority pursuant to Act 197
of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended. Copies of the draft ordinance, revised Development and TIF plans along
with maps, etc. are on file in the office of the Township Clerk for inspection. The documents will be available for inspection at
the Canton Administration Building, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning on September 7, 2017.
The public is welcome to make comments in one of the following ways:
1. In person, by attending the October 10, 2017 Township Board Meeting;
2. By email to
; or
3. By mail sent to Amy Hamilton, 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188.
Any member of the public having questions about this matter may contact Amy Hamilton at 734/394-5186 in advance of the pub-
lic hearing.
Michael Siegrist, Clerk
Charter Township of Canton
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, aux-
iliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact Kerreen Conley,
Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at
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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 12, 2017 for the following:
VILLAGE THEATER ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, 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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish 9/21/2017
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School board discusses weak test scores
Boys warn residents during apartment fire
‘Hand up’ open in Romulus
Romulus residents in need will soon
have another resource for help.
Barbara Sanders, director of the Hand
Up nonprofit organization, is opening a
Hand Up Resource Center at 35661 Van
Born Road, which is just west of Wayne
Road inRomulus.
The 501(c)3 organization is funded by
donations as well as an Initiative Grant from
theWayneMetropolitanActionAgency.
“It's a non-profit, social service organiza-
tion,” said Sanders. “I work with the com-
munity where there are low income resi-
dents and I assist and direct them to other,
larger non-profits for services if they have
special needs.”
Councilman William Wadsworth wanted
to make sure the organization had regular
funding. He said it would be a good thing for
the city.
“It's wonderful, because we do have a
number of people in our town that need
help,” said Wadsworth. “I think you're doing
awonderful thing.”
