Northville students performed well
overall on the spring, 2016 Michigan
Student Test of Educational Progress (M-
STEP) and exceptionally well on the
PSAT/SAT in grades 8-11, according to
results recently released by the Michigan
Department of Education.
Third through eighth graders from
acrossMichiganparticipated in the second
year of the M-STEP in math and English
language arts. In addition, fourth and sev-
enth grade students were assessed in sci-
ence and fifth and eighth graders took the
M-STEP social studies test. Students in
the Class of 2017 also took the Michigan
Merit Exam during the Spring 2016 M-
STEP test period, including, for the first
time, the Scholastic Aptitude Test college
entrance exam, which assesses evidence-
based reading and writing, along with
mathematics. These students also took the
M-STEP in social studies and science, as
well as theACTWorkKeys.
Northville High School students in the
Class of 2017 demonstrated a strong per-
formance on the SAT, with 74 percent of
Northville students meeting or exceeding
the College Readiness benchmark in both
math and evidence-based reading and
writing. By comparison, state-wide, 35 per-
cent of studentsmet the CollegeReadiness
standard in both subject areas. Eighty
nine percent of students in the Class of
2017 met the benchmark. The state aver-
age was 60 percent. Additionally, in math,
76 percent of Northville students met the
standard while the state overall average
formathwas 37 percent.
The M-STEP assessment reflects more
rigorous standards with an emphasis on
the application of skills including problem-
solving, making connections to the content
and supporting a claim. This year, the M-
STEP scores are similar to last year's
results, both for Northville students and
across the state.
“As with school districts across the state,
the M-STEP results reflect a new baseline
for performance on the state assessment
and therefore should be viewed with some
caution,” said Northville Superintendent
of Schools Mary Kay Gallagher. “Teachers
and administrators across the school dis-
trict will use this data as one source of
information, together with other assess-
ments of student learning, to improve our
curriculum and instructional practices,
enhance student intervention and support
programs, and refine school improvement
goals.”
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October 6, 2016
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – September 27, 2016
At 6:15 p.m. the following members of the Board of Trustees and Township Staff met to tour the construction site of the new
water storage and pump station: Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Williams Members Absent:
Sneideman, Yack Staff: Director Faas, Director Trumbull A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton was held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meet-
ing to order at 7:00 p.m. and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy,
McLaughlin, Williams Members Absent: Sneideman, Yack Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull,
Carolyn Cox, Greg Hohenberger Staff Absent: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported
by Williams to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of September 13, 2016 as presented. Motion carried by all
members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of Bills
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams
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, 2016 Tax Levy. (Clerk)
Motion by LaJoy, supported by Bennett to
open the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. to approve the Millage Rates for December 1, 2016 Tax Levy. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. There were no public comments. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams close the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
to approve the Millage Rates for December 1, 2016 Tax Levy. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams that the millage rates to be levied by Canton Township on December 1, 2016 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 members present.
PH-2: Public Hearing and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2017 Budget (FBD)
Motion by
LaJoy, supported by Bennett to open the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. Motion
carried by all members present. Supervisor LaJoy stated the budget approved for 2017 requires some adjustments. Once the new
board is sworn in after the November 2016 election, there may be additional adjustments they would like to make. As for the
2018 budget, that will be brought before the board in January of 2018. There were no public comments. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Anthony close the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. Motion carried by all
members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIPOF CANTONAdoption of Fiscal Year
2017 Budget WHEREAS,
Act 359 of 1947, The Charter Township Act, requires that the annual budget be adopted by resolu-
tion and;
WHEREAS,
pursuant to MCLA 141.412 and .413, notice of a public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget was pub-
lished in a newspaper of general circulation on September 15, 2016 and a public hearing on the proposed budget was held on
September 27, 2016.
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that estimated total revenues and expenditures for the 2017 fis-
cal year are hereby appropriated on a fund level basis. Totals by fund are as follows:
Fund # Fund Description
2017 Proposed Budget
101
General Fund
$ 27,268,427
206
Fire Fund
15,137,100
207
Police Fund
19,623,639
208
Community Center Fund
3,850,770
219
Street Lighting
344,171
230
Cable TV
1,875,500
246
Community Improvement
2,744,050
261
911 Service
719,125
266
WWN Forfeiture
518,500
274
CDBG
330,000
276
NSP
150,000
301
Energy Project Debt Service
376,939
401
Capital Projects
100
403
Capital Projects - Roads
125,150
555
Solid Waste
4,530,573
584
Golf Course
3,701,898
592
Water and Sewer
40,905,245
661
Fleet Maintenance
1,934,072
736
Post-Employment Benefits
3,654,951
852
Special Assessment Debt Service
457,305
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Supervisor has the authority to approve budget adjustments within a depart-
ment based upon recommendation by the appropriate Department Director and the Finance and Budget Director in accordance
with adopted policies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Charter Township of Canton Board adopts the 2017 budget for
the various funds on a fund level. Township officials responsible for the expenditures authorized in the budget may expend
Township funds up to, but not to exceed, the total appropriation authorized for each fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
, that
there shall not be any new positions created that shall result in an increase in employee headcount within a department or divi-
sion without Township Board approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Supervisor has the authority to fill
existing vacant and budgeted positions and reclassified positions based upon the recommendation by the appropriate Department
Director and the Finance and Budget Director.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that claims against the Township shall be
approved by the Charter Township of Canton Board prior to being paid. The Township Clerk and the Township Treasurer may
authorize payment of certain claims prior to approval by the Township Board to avoid late penalties, service charges and inter-
est, for example utilities and payroll, in accordance with approved salaries and hourly rates adopted by the Township Board. The
Township Board shall receive a list of claims paid prior to approval for approval at the next Board meeting.
CONSENT CAL-
ENDAR: Item C-1. Consider Approval Of Budget Adjustment For B.L.O.C.K. Programs. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to award a contract with Plante Moran for the performance of an IT Assessment and Strategic Plan out-
lined in the attached proposal for an amount not to exceed $49,200. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CAL-
ENDAR: Item G-1. Approve IT Services – Assessment & Strategic Plan. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams
to award a contract with Plante Moran for the performance of an IT Assessment and Strategic Plan outlined in the attached pro-
posal for an amount not to exceed $49,200. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of the Site
Plan for Art Van Furniture. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion
carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan
Approval for Art Van Furniture WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the site plan for Art Van Furniture,
located on the south side of Ford road between Haggerty and Lilley Roads, identified as tax parcel no. 053-99-0004-001; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request for site plan
approval, including the requests for parking and building material modifications.
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the
Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Canton
Township, to approve the site plan for Art Van Furniture on parcel no. 053-99-0004-001, including the parking and building mate-
rial modifications as presented, subject to any and all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-3. Consider
Approval of the Site Plan for Family Fun Center. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the follow-
ing resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF CANTON
Site Plan for Family Fun Center WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Hyder Hassan, has requested site plan
approval for the Family Fun Center to be located on Michigan Avenue between Morton Taylor and Haggerty Roads, identified
as tax EDP #138-99-0006-701; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation
to approve the request to grant site plan approval, including modifications and conditions as summarized in the attached written
analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Mr. Hyder Hassan, to approve the site plan for the proposed
Family Fun Center subject to any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to any conditions recom-
mended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Item G-4. Consider Approval of the Site Plan for the Zahr Retail Plaza. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin do adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF Canton Township
Site Plan Approval for the Zahr Retail Plaza WHEREAS
, the
Project Sponsor has requested approval of the site plan for the Zahr Retail Plaza, located on the south side of Cherry Hill Road
and east of Roosevelt Street in Cherry Hill Village, identified as tax parcel no. 073-99-0005-703; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission reviewed the site plan and voted to recommend approval of the request for site plan approval, subject to minor cor-
rections to the landscape plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Canton Township, to approve the site plan for Zahr Retail
Plaza on parcel no. 073-99-0005-703, subject to minor corrections to the landscape plan, and further subject to any and all appli-
cable state and local development regulations.
Item G-5. Consider First Reading of an Amendment to Appendix A-Zoning
of the Code of Ordinances for the Northstar Development Conditional Rezoning. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to introduce and hold the first reading of the proposed conditional zoning amendment to Appendix A-Zoning of the
Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton as provided in the attached ordinance. Motion carried by all members
present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to table consideration of the proposed conditional zoning amendment to
Appendix A-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton and hold a second reading on October 11,
2016. Motion carried by all members present. A copy of the complete text of this Proposed Ordinance Amendment is available
at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular busi-
ness hours. The approved text of the Amendment will be published in the Canton Eagle/Associated Newspaper within the meet-
ing minute’s synopsis of the date of approval. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
-
ton-mi.org.
Item G-6. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment to Purchase Uniforms, Office Equipment, Office
Furniture and a Portable Radio for the Fifth Ordinance Officer. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
approve a budget amendment to the General Fund in the Building & Inspection Services Division in the Municipal Services
Department: Increase Revenues: 101-000-477 BIS Revenue (Permits –Building) $12,000
Increase Expenses:
101-371.730
BIS Furniture Non-Capital
$ 3,056
101-371.722
BIS Uniforms
$ 1,873
101-371.970_0010
BIS Capital Equip Computers
$ 7,071
Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER: ADJOURN:
Motion by
Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
_____ 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, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web
site
after Board Approval.
EC100616-1390 2.5 x 13.64
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO.
1016, COMPENSATION COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH TO
REPEAL CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 1016, COMPENSATION COMMISSION, AND ANYAND
ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Amendment 17 to Ordinance No. 1016, is hereby adopted to read as follows:
SECTION I. REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. ___.
This Section provides that Chapter 2, Article II of Ordinance No. 1016, Compensation Commission, and any and all amendments
to Chapter 2, Article II of Ordinance No. 1016, is and are hereby repealed.
SECTION II. REPEAL.
This Section provides that all Ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.
This Section provides that any unenforceable section can be severed from the rest of the Ordinance.
SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE.
This Section provides that adoption of this Ordinance does not affect proceedings, prosecutions for violation of law,
penalties and matured rights and duties in effect before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION V. PUBLICATION.
This section provides that the Clerk for the Charter Township of Plymouth shall cause this Ordinance to be published
in the manner required by law.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This section provides that this Ordinance, as amended, shall take full force and effect upon publication as required
by law.
Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township of Plymouth, 9955 N. Haggerty
Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, during regular business hours.
PT100616-0089 2.5 x 5.595
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all residents and other interested parties: Agendas and Minutes for the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees
Meetings are available for review online at
under Agendas/Minutes and in the Clerk's Office at Plymouth
Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI.
Regular Meeting dates in 2016: October 11, October 25, November 15 and December 13.
Special meetings, if any, will occur on Tuesdays, unless otherwise posted. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the
Board of Trustees Meetings.
Nancy Conzelman
Township Clerk
PT100616-0088 2.5 x 1.628
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 Kerreen Conley, Human
Resources Manager, 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 Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, 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: 10/6/2016
EC100616-1389 2.5 x 4.72
C
ANTON
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ORTHVILLE
Northville students excel on new state tests
Secretary of StateRuth Johnson award-
ed Ronald Hawkins of Canton Township
with a Shining Star Award at the West
WayneCountyPLUSoffice.
“Mr. Hawkins has persevered through
difficult circumstances and has taken his
new life as an opportunity to spread the
word about organ, tissue, and eye dona-
tion,” Johnson said. “We salute his dedica-
tion to saving lives.”
Johnson presented Canton with the
award at the Secretary of State office,
where Hawkins often volunteers. She was
joined by representatives of Gift of Life
Michigan who nominated Hawkins for the
award.
Hawkins was just 39 years old when he
had a near-fatal heart attack. Four years
later, he received a life-saving heart trans-
plant from an 18-year-old donor. He
remains in touchwith the donor's family.
Hawkins has been volunteering with
Gift of Life Michigan since 2004, advocat-
ing for organ, tissue and eye donation. He
has turned inmore than 2,500 donor regis-
trations during his visits to theWestWayne
County PLUS Office and has volunteered
more than 330 hours of his time. “I visit
the SOS regularly because I have been
blessedwith the gift of life,” Hawkins said.
“I thank my donor every day for allowing
me to spend timewithmy family and to do
the things I love. I want to help others
make the decision to say yes to life.”
Secretary of
State Ruth
Johnson (at
center) pre-
sented Ronald
Hawkins of
C a n t o n
Township with
a Shining Star
Award for his
promotion of
organ dona-
tion.
Local volunteer is named ‘shining star’
