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ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 2 October 2, 2014
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – September 23, 2014
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, September 23, 2014 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, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent:
None Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Gwyn Belcher, Kristin Kolb Adoption of
Agenda Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Board Minutes of September 9, 2014 as pre-
sented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Special Board Meeting
Minutes of September 16, 2014 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 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. Establish Board of Trustees Meeting Dates For 2015 (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to establish the Canton Township Board of Trustees Meeting schedule for the year 2015
as follows: first, second, third, fourth, and fifth Tuesday of each month. Regular Meetings scheduled for Board of Trustees will be
held, at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Board of Trustees meeting room, First Floor, 1150
Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Meetings may be cancelled to coordinate with election dates as scheduled for 2015.
Motion carried unanimously. Item C-2. Establish Historical District Commission Meeting Dates For 2015 (Clerk) Motion
by Bennett, supported by Williams to establish the Canton Township Historic District Commission meeting schedule for the year
2015 as follows: January 7th, April 1st, August 12, and October 7th. Meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hill School, 50440
Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan unless otherwise specified. Motion carried unanimously. Item C-3. Consider Approval of
MCACA Grant Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds up to $100,000 (CLS) Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to authorize the application to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for a grant for $100,000 towards the
Village Theater Audio upgrade, and to accept the funds if approved. Motion carried unanimously. Item C-4. Consider Second
Reading of Code of Ordinance Amendments to Part I, Chapter 78 Entitled “Buildings and Building Regulations”, Article
VIII, Entitled “Residential Rental Registration and Inspections”, Sections 78-277 through 78-292. (MSD) Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to remove from the table for consideration the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter
78 Entitled “Buildings and Building Regulations”, Article VIII Entitled “Residential Rental Registration and Inspections”,
Sections 78-277 through 78-292. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt and publish
the second reading with publication and effective date of October 2, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. STATE OF MICHI-
GAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CHAPTER 78 – BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 78 OF THE CANTON TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE VIII TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION AND INSPECTIONS OF RENTAL
HOUSING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SEC. 1. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ARTICLE
VIII. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTIONS. Sec. 78-277. - Short title. This ordinance shall be
known and may be cited as the Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance. Sec. 78-278. - Purpose. The Township
recognizes the need for a registration and inspection program for residential rental units within the Township for the health and
safety of its residents and to provide an efficient system for compelling landlords to correct violations and to maintain, in proper
condition, rental property within the Township. The Township recognizes that the most efficient system to provide for residential
rental housing inspections is the creation of a program requiring the registration and inspection of all residential rental housing
units within the Township as defined in this article, so that effective and regularly scheduled inspections can be performed by des-
ignated Township Building Code Officials. Sec. 78-279. - Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended: Applicable codes means the current
fire prevention, building and property maintenance codes adopted by the Township, including definitions and applicable terms,
and other Township ordinances. Dwellings shall include the following: (1) Single-family dwelling. A building designed exclu-
sively for and occupied by one family. (2) Two-family dwelling (duplex). A building designed exclusively for occupancy by two
families living independently of each other. (3) Multi-family dwelling. A building, or portion thereof, designed exclusively for
occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other. (4) Boarding house, rooming house, lodging house and
tourist house. A building arranged or used for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation, by individuals who are not mem-
bers of the family. (5) Hotel. A room or rooms in any building or structure kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out to the
public to be an inn, motel, hotel, apartment hotel, lodging house, boarding house, rooming house, tourist house, dormitory or a
place where sleeping, rooming, office, conference or exhibition accommodations are furnished for lease or rent, whether with or
without meals. Let for occupancy or let means to permit, provide, or offer possession or occupancy of a rental dwelling or rental
unit by a person who is not the legal owner pursuant to an oral or written rental or lease agreement or other valuable compensa-
tion. Occupancy means the purpose for which a dwelling unit is utilized or occupied. Occupant means any individual living or
sleeping in a dwelling unit or having possession of a space within a rental unit. Owner means any person or legal entity have an
equitable interest in a rental dwelling; or recorded in the official records of the County or Township as holding title to the rental
dwelling; or otherwise having control of the rental dwelling, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the execu-
tor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of a rental dwelling by a court. Person means any
individual, firm, partnership, association, joint stock company, joint venture, limited liability company, public or private corpora-
tion or receiver, executor, personal representative, trustee, conservator or other representative appointed by order of any court.
Permanent resident means any person who occupies or has a right to occupy any room or rooms in a hotel or motel for at least
thirty consecutive days. Premises means any lot, plot, or parcel of land including the buildings or structures thereon, which also
includes dwelling units, rooming units and dwellings. Property manager or agent means that person authorized by the Owner to
act on his, her, or its behalf. Property owner means any person who owns the premises defined in this article. Rental dwelling
means any building or structure let for occupancy which is wholly or partly used or is intended to be used as habitable space. This
shall include any area within the building that contains mechanical equipment for the rental unit, hallways, or other spaces that
serve the rental unit, and the premises of the rental dwelling. (1) Single-family rental dwelling means a dwelling let or occupan-
cy or let as a single housekeeping unit by a single family or functional family. (2) Multiple family rental dwelling means a
dwelling let for occupancy or let containing two or more rental units, each unit occupied as a single housekeeping unit by a sin-
gle family or functional family. Rental unit means a single housekeeping unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Township means the
Charter Township of Canton. Building Division means the Charter Township of Canton Municipal Services Department’s
Building Division. Building Code Official means the Building Official for the Charter Township of Canton, Municipal Services
Building and Inspection Services Division, or his or her designee. Sec. 78-280. – Scope. (a) This article shall apply to any
dwelling, in whole or in part, which is let for occupancy by persons pursuant to any oral or written rental or lease agreement or
other valuable compensation, or to any occupant therein. (b) This article shall be governed by the applicable codes currently
adopted by the Township, including definitions and applicable terms, and other Township ordinances. (c) This article does not
apply to mobile homes, jails, hospitals, skilled care facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement homes, or foster care homes. (d)
This article shall apply to the inspection of hotels and motels as permitted under applicable codes where occupancy by the same
person or persons is continuous for 30 days or more. (e) Compliance with the requirements imposed by this article shall not excuse
compliance with other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, and compliance with other applicable laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations shall not excuse compliance with this article. Sec. 78-281. - Enforcement. The Building Official or his/her
designees, shall be the principal enforcement officer and is authorized to issue violations and appearance tickets pursuant to the
provisions of this article. Sec. 78-282. – Rental registry. No owner shall permit to be let for occupancy or to let to another per-
son for occupancy, any rental dwelling or rental unit within the Township for which a registration form has not been properly made
and filed with the Building Division and for which a current Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance has not been issued by
the Building Division for that building. Each separate building requires a separate Application and Registration Fee, regardless of
the same ownership of similar buildings within a complex. Registration shall be made upon forms furnished by the Building
Division for such purpose and shall require, at a minimum, the following information: (a) Name, address and telephone number
of the property owner; (b) Name address and telephone number of the designated local property manager who has authority for
receipt of service or notice of violation of the provisions of this article if different than the property owner, if any; (c) The street
address of the rental property; (d) The number and types of units within the rental property as defined in section 78-279; (e) The
maximum number of occupants permitted for each unit; and (f) The name, address and telephone number of the person author-
ized to make or order repairs or services for the property, if a violation is identified by the Building Official, if different than the
owner or local property manager. Sec. 78-283. - Manner of registering and request for inspection. Registration and a request
for an inspection shall be made by the property owner or designated local property manager in the office of the Building Division
as follows: (a) For existing residential rental properties, within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this article. (b) For new
residential rental properties, at the time when a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy is issued by the Building
Division. (c) During the application process, but prior to the initial compliance certificate being issued, an existing rental dwelling
may continue to be occupied pending a final determination by the Building Code Official. (d) Upon receipt of registration and
request for an inspection, the Building Official shall have sixty (60) days to conduct its inspection, absent circumstances beyond
its control except for the initial implementation of the program. (first inspection for each rental unit) Sec. 78-284. – Certificate
of Compliance. (a) No owner or agent shall let a rental dwelling unless there is a valid certificate of compliance issued by the
Township in the name of the owner or agent for that rental dwelling. The Township will issue a Residential Rental Certificate of
Compliance denoting that a rental dwelling has met the requirements of a compliance inspection. (b) A certificate of compliance
shall not be issued for rental dwellings with outstanding bills or liabilities to the Township, including, but not limited to, out-
standing permit fees or delinquent real property taxes or water and sewer charges, and including all fees required by this article.
(c) A certificate of compliance shall be valid in accordance with the following guidelines: (1) All premises for rent or lease as
defined by this ordinance will be subject to an inspection by the Building Division at a minimum of every two years, upon the
transfer of ownership, or upon discovery of a failure to register. (2) The certificate of compliance issued pursuant to this ordi-
nance shall expire two years from the date of the initial inspection from that cycle, unless otherwise suspended and or revoked
pursuant to this ordinance. (3) Neither the common areas nor the dwelling or rooming units in structures newly constructed shall
be further inspected after the completion and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance for a period of two years
from the date of the said certificate, unless the Township has notice that the unit is not meeting minimum requirements of the
Township ordinances or State of Michigan Building Codes. Thereafter, the said unit shall be inspected in accordance with the
requirements of this ordinance. (4) Nothing in this section shall preclude the inspection of said dwellings more frequently than
every two years as determined by the Building Code Official. Sec. 78-285. – Compliance inspection. (a) Initial compliance
inspections shall be scheduled by the building owner or representative through the Building Code Official subsequent to the reg-
istration of a rental dwelling as follows: (1) All newly constructed rental dwellings and rental units shall also be issued a
Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance at the time the building receives a Certificate of Occupancy & Compliance as
required under the Building Code. The Application and Registration Fees that are required for each building included in the rental
program must be submitted before the Certificate of Occupancy & Compliance is issued. (2) All existing non-rental structures
which are converted to rental dwellings and rental units after the adoption of this ordinance shall be scheduled by the Property
Owner or his/her designee for an initial compliance inspection within 30 days of submitting the program application, and paying
the associated fees. (3) All existing multiple and single family rental dwellings and rental units that were not registered with the
Township prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall be scheduled for an initial compliance inspection by the Property Owner or
his/her designee within 30 days of submitting the application and paying the associated fees. During the first cycle (Initial
Inspection), the Building Division does not have to complete the inspection within 60 days. (b) Periodic compliance inspections
shall be scheduled by the Property Owner or his/her designee for registered rental dwellings and rental units thirty (30) days prior
to the expiration of the existing Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance as outlined in Section 78-284. Failure of the Building
Code Official to conduct a periodic compliance inspection within 30 days of the inspection request is considered as not due to any
actions of the owner, agent or tenant, and shall result in the owner or agent being permitted to let for occupancy the rental
dwellings and rental units until the Building Code Official has conducted an inspection. (c) Non-periodic compliance inspections
will be scheduled as soon as practical by the Building Code Official: (1) Upon receipt of a written complaint from an owner,
agent, occupant or citizen who would have occasion to be aware that the rental dwelling or rental unit is in violation of this arti-
cle. (2) Upon receipt of a report or a referral from any Township department, public or private school or other public agency. (3)
Upon receipt of knowledge that a rental dwelling is not registered with the Township as required by this article. (d) No person
shall cause a compliance inspection to be made for the sole purpose of harassing any individual, corporation, or governmental
agency when a violation is not present. (e) If the Building Code Official is unable to inspect a property due to the owner’s action,
failure to act, or refusal to permit an inspection after reasonable notice of the intent to inspect, the owner shall not rent the rental
dwelling or rental unit and, if occupants are utilizing the rental dwelling or rental unit, the Building Code Official may require
vacation of the rental dwelling or rental unit. (f) Reasonable entry and access to rental dwellings and rental units shall be grant-
ed to the Building Code Official as follows: (1) The Building Code Official is authorized entry and access to a rental dwelling or
rental unit at reasonable times to inspect to ensure compliance with the terms of this article. (i) If entry or access is not made
available by the owner, the Building Code Official is authorized to revoke the existing certificate of compliance, pursue adminis-
trative warrants or pursue other recourse as provided by law. (ii) If entry or access is not made available by the tenant, the Building
Code Official is authorized to pursue administrative warrants or pursue other recourse as provided by law. (2) The owner or agent
must accompany the Building Code Official and allow full entry and access to the rental dwelling and rental unit. (g) If a rental
dwelling or rental unit should fail a compliance inspection, a subsequent re-inspection will be required with an additional fee. (1)
In the event an inspection discloses that a rental dwelling or rental unit is not in compliance with applicable codes, the Building
Code Official will establish a record of the requirements that must be undertaken by the owner, and in what timeframe, in order
to schedule a re-inspection. A certificate of compliance will be issued or confirmed only when those requirements have been met.
(2) In the event an inspection discloses that a rental dwelling or rental unit is not in compliance with applicable codes and the
rental dwelling or rental unit is occupied, the Building Code Official will indicate whether the conditions are such that the rental
dwelling or rental unit must be vacated, or whether steps to bring the rental dwelling or rental unit into compliance with applica-
ble codes may continue while the rental dwelling or rental unit continues to be occupied. (3) The Township may revoke a
Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance if a rental dwelling or rental unit fails any inspection. Sec. 78-286. - Transfer of
ownership. (a) Every subsequent owner of residential rental property that is subject to this article, whether as fee owner or con-
tract purchaser, shall be required to furnish to the Building Code Official, within thirty days (30) of the transfer of ownership, all
the information required in Sections 78-282 and 78-283. A registration fee shall be required of the new owner during the year in
which the ownership transfer takes place, even if the previous owner has paid all registration fees and is in compliance with all
requirements of this article and all applicable codes. (b) A Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance issued pursuant to this
article shall be transferable to succeeding owners; provided, that within seven days of the transfer, the transferor shall provide writ-
ten notice of said transfer to the Building Code Official. Such notice shall contain the name and address of the succeeding own-
ers. The failure to provide such notice shall result in the suspension of the compliance certificate. Further, upon receipt of written
notice of transfer of ownership, the Township, at its option, reserves the right to conduct an inspection of the premises to deter-
mine whether the premises are in compliance with all applicable Township ordinances and State codes before approving a
Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance transfer. Sec. 78-287. - Fees. (a) The Township Board shall establish by resolution
an appropriate fee schedule for registration and inspections for rental dwellings. Such fees shall be effective thirty days (30) after
publication of an adopting resolution in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township. Failure to pay fees required by this
article may, in addition to the penalties described below, result in the suspension and/or revocation of a compliance certificate. All
fees shall be payable at the Building Code Official’s administration office. An investigation fee of $200.00 will be charged in addi-
tion to the regular Registration Fee for all rental properties (per building) found to be not registered with the Building Division
after the initial deadline for registration has expired A $200.00 fee for each building where the current Residential Rental
Certificate of Compliance expires without a re-inspection request from the Property Owner or his/her designee 30 days prior to
the certificate’s expiration date, which is indicated on the compliance certificate. (see Section 78-285 b ) (b) In addition to any
other remedies available at law, the Township may impose a lien on the premises for any unpaid fees. Said lien may be collected
in the same manner as provided by the laws of this state relative to the collection of delinquent real property taxes. Sec. 78-288.
- Maintenance of records. (a) All records, files and documents pertaining to this article shall be maintained by the Building Code
Official and made available to the public as required by law. (b) It shall be a violation of this article to knowingly provide false
information as part of the registration, licensing, or inspection provisions of this article. Sec. 78-289. - Contents of the
Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance. (a) A compliance certificate issued pursuant to this article shall provide the date
the rental property was last inspected and that the property appears to be in compliance with applicable Township ordinances and
State codes. The Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance shall contain the following in bold face type: This Residential
Rental Certificate of Compliance Does Not Constitute any Representation or Warranty as to the Condition of the Premises
Described Herein (or any Aspect of Such Conditions), and Interested Persons are Advised and Encouraged to Make Their Own
Independent Inspections of the Premises in Order to Determine the Condition Thereof. The Subject Premises Have Been
Visually Inspected by a Building Official Employed for This Purpose, not by a Certified Housing Inspector. The Inspection and
Related Reports are Evidence Only of What Has Been Observed and What He/She was Able to Reasonably Observe at the Time
of the Inspection. (b) No person shall alter or deface any compliance certificate issued pursuant to this article. (c) The Residential
Rental Certificate of Compliance shall have the expiration date prominently displayed on its face. Sec. 78-290. – Residential
Rental Certificate of Compliance. Upon the request of an existing or prospective tenant, the owner or the owner’s agent or prop-
erty manager shall produce the Residential Rental Certificate of Compliance confirming inspection by the Building Code Official.
Sec. 78-291. - Suspension or revocation of compliance certificate. If the Building Code Official determines that any person has
failed to comply with this article or any applicable codes, the Building Code Official may suspend the compliance certificate held
by that person. A notice of suspension shall be provided by first class mail. A person aggrieved by such a suspension, or the ini-
tial denial of compliance certificate, may appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of the Township in writing within twenty
days of issuance of notice of the suspension or denial of compliance certificate. During the appeal process to the Construction
Board of Appeals, the dwelling unit may continue to be occupied until a final determination of the Construction Board of Appeals.
A fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) is required at the time an appeal application is filed. Upon receipt of the request for appeal
and application fee, the Board of Appeals shall hear and consider the matter. Failure to file a timely appeal shall result in revoca-
tion of the compliance certificate. The property owner and/or property manager or property owner’s agent shall have the right to
appear and be represented by counsel. The Board of Appeals, after proper hearing, shall issue its Order of Decision. There shall
be no appeal to the Township Board. If an appeal is denied the compliance certificate is revoked. If the appeal is granted, the com-
pliance certificate suspension is terminated and the application fee shall be returned by the Building Code Official. A notice of
revocation shall be provided by first class mail. Sec. 78-292. - Other actions, prosecutions. (a) Nothing in this article shall pre-
vent the Township from taking action under any of its applicable codes for violations thereof or to seek injunctive relief or crim-
inal prosecution of such violations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the particular ordinance under which the
Township would proceed against the property owner, designated property manager or occupant of any residential rental dwelling
unit covered by this registration, licensing, and inspection article. (b) Further, any violation of this article is hereby declared to
be a nuisance per se. In addition to any other relief provided by this article, the Township may apply to a court of competent juris-
diction for an injunction to prevent the continuation of any violation of this article. SECTION 2. VIOLATION AND PENAL-
TY Any person or entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance may, upon conviction be found guilty of a misdemeanor
and, be fined not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, in the dis-
cretion of the court. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or the
application of thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalid the remainder of this
Ordinance. It is hereby declared to the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, and that the Ordinance would
have been adopted had such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this ordinance. SECTION 4.
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All Ordinances, Adopted Codes or parts of Ordinances and Adopted Codes in
conflict herewith is hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. SECTION 5. SAV-
INGS CLAUSE All rights and duties which have matured penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun
and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this
Ordinance. SECTION 6. PUBLICATION The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be pub-
lished in the manner required by law. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance, as amended, shall take full force and
effect upon publication as required by law. 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 23 day of September 2014, and
was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk Introduced: 9/9/2014 Adopted:
9/23/2014 Published: 10/2/2014 Effective: 10/2/2014 Item C-5. Set Public Hearing Date for Advance Engineering Company,
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate and Exemption of Personal Property Certificate. (Supv) Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to set the public hearing for October 14, 2014, to consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption and Personal
Property Exemption applications for Advance Engineering, for real and personal property at their facility located at 7505 Baron
Drive. Motion carried unanimously. Item C-6. Set Public Hearing Date for K&Y Manufacturing for Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate. (Supv) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for October 14, 2014, to
consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption application for K&Y Manufacturing for and personal property at their facility locat-
ed at 7757 Koppernick. Motion carried unanimously. Item C-7. Set Public Hearing Date for NBJX USA, Inc., for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate. (Supv) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for October 14,
2014, to consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption application for NBJX USA, Inc., for real and personal property at their facil-
ity located at 7820 Lilley Road. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of the
Special Land Use Request for Church of Jesus Christ. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt a res-
olution to approve the Special Land Use Request for Church of Jesus Christ. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Special Use for Church of Jesus Christ WHEREAS, the
Project Sponsor, Mr. Constantine Guss Pappas, has requested special use approval for a religious institution to be located at the
northwest corner of Warren and Ridge Roads, identified as EDP #024-99-0008-000 and 024-99-0009-702; and, WHEREAS, the
Planning Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township and rec-
ommended approval; and, WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and determines the proposal to be con-
sistent with Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions described in the analysis and rec-
ommendation 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. Constantine Guss Pappas
to conduct the special use for the proposed Church of Jesus Christ subject to compliance with any conditions contained herein and
all other regulations of the Township. Mr. Constantine Guss Pappas, representative of Church of Jesus Christ explained this pro-
jected site plan is to accommodate potential growth in the church population. He stated the church is the sole owner of the prop-
erty. Item G-2. Consider Approval of the Final Site Plan for Phase 2 of The Corners at Cherry Hill Village. (MSD) Motion
by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt a resolution to approve the Final Site Plan for The Corner’s at Cherry Village –
Phase 2 Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Approval of the Final Site Plan for The Corner’s at Cherry Village - Phase 2 WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor has request-
ed final site plan approval for Phase 2 of The Corner’s at Cherry Hill Village Site Condominium located south of Cherry Hill and
west of Denton Road on tax parcel no. 073-99-0001-709; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted to recommend
approval based on the findings that the proposed development plan is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Cherry Hill Village Planned Development Agreement; and, WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed
the request for final site plan approval and determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and
development objectives subject to the conditions described in the analysis and Planning Commission recommendations; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve
the Final Site Plan for the Corner’s at Cherry Hill Village- Phase 2 Site Condominium, subject to compliance with the conditions
contained herein and all other regulations of the Township. Item G-3. Consider First Reading of Code of Ordinance
Amendments to Part I, Chapter 78 Entitled “Buildings and Building Regulations”, Article VII, Entitled “International
Property Maintenance Code”, Sections 78-231 through 78-233. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
introduce the first reading of the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 78 Entitled “Buildings and Building
Regulations”, Article VII Entitled “International Property Maintenance Code”, Sections 78-231 through 78-240. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to table and propose to remove from the table for Second Reading
on October 14, 2014 with publication and effective date of October 16, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Director Faas
explained adopting the International Property Maintenance Code and then amending portions of this code to tailor it to Canton’s
specific requirements, eliminates the need to write the entire code ourselves. Trustee Yack asked of the code has any appearance
regulations. Director Faas explained that appearances are primarily covered by our existing nuisance ordinances and those will
not be changed. Trustee Yack asked if the nuisance ordinances cover gutters and downspouts. Director Faas agreed to verify
whether those would be covered by the new ordinance or the existing ordinances, or both. Treasurer McLaughlin asked if the ordi-
nances will be able to coexist with each other. Director Faas agreed the current ordinances speak to appearances of properties
and this new ordinance will address function and structure. Trustee Sneideman asked how this new ordinance compares with
resale inspections. Director Faas explained currently the township does not have any requirement for inspection for resale of prop-
erty. Item G-4. Consider Approval of Fees for the 2015 Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Program. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the proposed registration and inspection fees as developed by the
Municipal Services Department staff for the Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Program. Motion carried unani-
mously. Director Faas explained the program is constructed with 2 fees. Registration Fees are a one-time fee and Inspections fees
are cyclical. Charles Miller, owner of a rental on Elmhurst, asked how inspections will be scheduled and how lenient the town-
ship will be as to access to the dwelling. Currently his contract with the renter does not grant him unlimited access to the home.
Director Faas explained we would work with the owners. Although the registration period is 2 months, the inspection time frame
would be within 2 years. Director Faas gave Mr. Miller his card and agreed to work with him as to inspections. Item G-5.
Consider Request to Create and Fill the Positions of Residential Rental Program Inspectors I & II. (MSD) Motion by
Bennett, supported by Sneideman to create and fill the positions of Residential Rental Program Inspector I & II in the Building &
Inspection Services Division of the Municipal Services Department. Motion carried unanimously. Director Faas stated the full
cost of this program is born by the fees generated from the registration and inspection services. Item G-6. Consider Adoption
of 2014 Sanitary Sewer Model Update &Master Plan. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to adopt the Report
entitled 2014 Sanitary Sewer Model Update dated June 30, 2014 as prepared by Wade Trim Associates. Motion carried unani-
mously Director Faas explained the computer model of the sewer system validates the future land use plan. He stated this high-
ly sophisticated and extremely accurate model shows we have enough sewer system capacity to serve the future build-out of the
community. Item G-7. Consider Approval of a Contract with OHM Advisors to Provide Engineering Services for a
Required Water Main Lowering Along Beck Road. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to authorize the cre-
ation of a purchase order in the amount not-to-exceed $30,800 to OHMAdvisors for engineering services for the Beck Road water
main lowering. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-8. Authorize the Purchase of a Park Mower. (CLS) Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to authorize the purchase of a Hustler-Built zero turn riding mower in the amount of $9,939.36 from Mark’s
Outdoor Power Equipment, 16959 Northville Road, Northville, MI 48168 with funds coming from Budget Account 101-270-
50.970_0030 Capital Outlay Machinery and Equipment. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-9. Consider Increase of Part-
Time/Seasonal Wage Scale. (CLS) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the increase to the part-time/seasonal
wage scale as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Yack asked what the financial impact will be for the first step
increase of 5.43%. Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz feels the existing budget will be able to absorb the increase. The 2015 Budget
already has this build into it and 2016 will be adjusted to incorporate the increase. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None
OTHER: None CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS UNION NEGOTIATIONS: Motion by Bennett supported by Anthony to
move to Closed Session for discussion of Union Negotiations at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Roll Call Members
Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack. Staff Present: Gwyn Belcher, Kristen Kolb
ADJOURN: Motion to move from Closed Session to Open Session and to adjourn by Yack, supported by Anthony to adjourn at
8:17 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk EC100214-1004 5 x 17.43
ment in the United States and
there is a lack of acceptable safety
for use of the drug or other sub-
stance under medical supervi-
sion.
The Wayne Westland
Community Schools District has
planned a community forum:
SyntheticDrugUse InTeens for 7-
8 tonight at John Glenn High
School auditorium, 36105
Marquette in Westland the forum
is in cooperation with the Wayne
andWestlandpolice departments.
The Plymouth-Canton
Community Schools will host a
two-part seminar titled Teens
Using Drugs: What To Know and
What To do from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct 8
and 15 at the Canton High School
Media Center. These seminars in
co sponsored by Growth Works,
Inc. The high school is located at
8415 North Canton Center Road
inCanton.
For more information on the
dangers of synthetic marijuana
and bath salts, visit the Wayne
County website at
www.waynecounty.com.
To anonymously report a busi-
ness illegally selling these prod-
ucts, call the Wayne County
Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Division,
(734) 727-7400.
Gathering. All chili samples are
$1 and a bowl of chili is $4. For
every $5 in sample tickets pur-
chased, people will get one vot-
ing ticket to deposit in the box of
their favorite restaurant. The
event takes place from 11 a.m.
until 5 p.m. and chili samples
will be available at noon.
“At about 4:45 in the after-
noon, we'll count the tickets and
name the winner in the restau-
rant category,”Geitzen said.
There will be plenty of other
winners, too, in addition to the
restaurants as amateur chefs
compete for the right to continue
on to the International Chili
Society World Championship
Cookoff and the $1,000 prize and
trophy for their red chili. There
will be a $300 prize for the first
place in Chili Verde category and
a $200 prize for the first-place
Salsa. The best booth entry will
also win a $100 cash prize. The
public will be able to purchase
samples of these recipes.
All told, the competition
awards $2,000 in prize money to
the winners in various cate-
gories.
The Great Lakes Regional
Chili Bike Show will be centered
at Ann Arbor Trail at Union
street and trophies for the
Peoples' Choice in all classes will
be presented along with honors
for the bike officially judged as
Best of Show. There are multiple
categories in the show, spon-
sored by Motor City Harley
Davidson. The bike show will be
the destination for many of those
participating in the annual Chili
Ride for Charity whichwill begin
at Motor City Harley-Davidson
and end at the Chili Cookoff.
There will be VIP parking for
those bikes participating in the
Chili Ride. Information about the
Chili Ride is available at (248)
473-7433.
More information about the
event is available at (248) 817-
8836 or by emailing: james@
myjagentertainment.com.
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