Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in the
Belleville area during a lighted parade
during theWinterFest celebrationDec. 2.
Entries for the parade are now being
accepted at the Belleville Area Chamber
of Commerce, 248 Main St., Belleville,
48111.
Rules for parade entries require that
the vehicle must be decorated with work-
ing lights. Vehicles with headlights that
remain should cover them during partici-
pation as headlights distract other partici-
pants and judges. Music, however, is wel-
comed.
Each entry will be evaluated based on
theme and use of lights. A minimum of
1000 lights is suggested. Any color or clear
lights are acceptable.
The Chamber of Commerce reserves
the right to reject any entry that is not in
good taste, inappropriate, or not in the best
interest of the parade. All entries should
be properly identified with signs or ban-
ners with the name of the organization so
spectators and the announcer can identify
the entry.
Only one powered vehicle per entrywill
be permitted.
Equestrian and animal units must pro-
vide their own accompanying clean up
personnel and equipment. Those will a
vehicle, or carriage, with must have lights
on it to go through the parade
All parade participants are required to
conduct themselves in such a manner as
not to infringe on the rights of those people
living along the parade route.
No Santas or Mrs. Claus, please, as the
“real” Santa and Mrs. Claus have been
invited to join the event.
The parade will step off from Belleville
HighSchool at 6 p.m.
All participants in walking entries must
carry lights or have a trailer pulling them
with lights on it. Walkers could have flash-
lights or pins that light up on their clothing.
All generators for floats should be hid-
den from sight and confined to a small
area to eliminate noise. The individual
operating the float should determine
where that wouldbe.
Santa Claus will be at the First United
Methodist Church after the parade to greet
the children andhand out stockings.
Line up for parade participants will
begin at 3:30 p.m. on Davis Street behind
BellevilleHighSchool.
For more information, or an entry form,
contact the Belleville Area Chamber of
Commerce at (734) 697-7151.
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Annual Halloween Parade planned at Summit
Winterfest lighted parade entries accepted
Mutt walk to aid shelter
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 3, 2017
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 3, 2017
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak (arrived 6:06 p.m.), Siegrist, Slavens,
Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Faas, Engineering Services Manager – Bill Serchak, Public
Works Manager – Bob Belair Staff Absent: Director Hohenberger, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Guests: Bernard Parker III
(Wayne County Executive’s Office) Elmeka Steele (Interim Deputy Director - Wayne County DPS Environmental Group) Stacy
Hissong (Outside Legal Counsel for DPS) Rodney Velez (Outside Engineering Consultant for DPS) Chris Mattson (Outside
Engineering Consultant for DPS)
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to amend the agenda to add Item
0 – Set Public Hearing Date for Kingfa Science and Technology USA, Industrial Exemption Certificate. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item 0:
Set Public Hearing Date for Kingfa Science and Technology USA, Industrial Exemption Certificate.
(Supv) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to set the public hearing for October 24, 2017, to consider the Industrial
Facilities Exemption application of Kingfa Science and Technology, USA for real property on Michigan Avenue.
STUDY SES-
SION: TOPIC 1: County Drains and Assessments (MSD)
Municipal Services Director, Tim Faas, along with the Wayne
County DPS Representatives, presented a PowerPoint of Wayne County Drains and Assessments within Canton Township.
Copies of the PowerPoint presentation and documents distributed at the meeting 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, or by contacting the Secretary
to the Clerk at 734-394-5120. The audience was informed of the process to handle repairs/maintenance of existing drains and
how residents can get involved. Resident Bob Cieslak, 42203 Greenwood, commented on the maintenance and conditions of the
Willow Creek and his property bordering it. It was explained to Mr. Cieslak to complete the paperwork to begin the process for
Wayne County review. Resident Vanwinkle, 42137 Tonquish Ct, questioned the definition of an “easement”. Mr. Vanwinkle also
commented on the conditions of the property surrounding the drain that borders his condominium complex. Resident Trame,
42206 Trotwood Ct, commented on the conditions of Willow Creek and the process of getting repairs done on this drain Resident
James Pappas, 42253 Hanford, commented on the conditions of a drain near his home and his attempts to get it repaired. Resident
Carl Fansel, 42133 Greenwood, commented on the condition of the Willow Creek and how to get large items removed that have
been disposed of in the drain. Resident Susan Munn, 7282 Green Meadow, asked how to compile the petitions. Ms. Steele agreed
to get that information to Ms. Munn. Ms. Steele agreed to get the information to her local drain managers to check out various
drains in the township. More information regarding petitioning drains is available at:
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tydrains.htm or by calling 313-224-3620. Trustee Graham-Hudak inquired how the township can make sure development in the
future does not add to the drain problems. Mr. Velez explained the permitting process through Wayne County requires all the
reviews and recommendations for drainage be considered before a permit is issued. Director Faas explained the township works
closely with the county to ensure proper drainage of a new development. Treasurer Slavens questioned the calculation method to
determine the cost of the drain assessments. Mr. Velez explained the code is vague but there are several items that are taken into
consideration, including parcel size. Trustee Foster asked if there is a list of drains within the township and who has jurisdiction
over each of them. Ms. Steele explained on the list of 42, provided the board at this meeting, all are the jurisdiction of Wayne
County. Trustee Sneideman asked if the board would be faced with decisions, in the near future, regarding drains. Director Faas
explained there is nothing currently pending. Supervisor Williams explained they are looking for qualified members for the Board
of Determination. Trustee Anthony asked what is the make-up of the Drain Commission. Ms. Steele explained Wayne County
Drain Commission consists of a Drain Commissioner, who has jurisdiction over some drains; while other drains are under the
jurisdiction of a drainage board. This is defined by the drain code. Most of the drains in Canton are under the jurisdiction of the
Drain Commissioner. Trustee Anthony asked how many projects the drain commission has worked on in 2016-2017 and how
much they cost. Mr. Velez explained the most recent project in Wayne County had a cost of about $800,000. Trustee Anthony
asked how the recent reconfiguration of drains and assessments has affected the county budget and how the monies have been
spent. Clerk Siegrist asked when new development is presented to the township board how is the additional flow of water that
development will cause determined. Director Faas explained the runoff is determined by how much runoff the property produced
prior to development and that new development is held to this standard. Supervisor Williams explained the 2019 budget will be
effected by drains and the board will be asked to look at this and make financial decisions.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COM-
MENT:
None
OTHER:
Trustee Foster reminded the board the Roads Task Force will be meeting on Thursday evening, October
5 th in the boardroom.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Motion carried by all mem-
bers 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7 p.m.
in the First Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton
Michigan as part of its regular meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from Kingfa Science and Technology (USA), Inc., for an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate for property at their facility located at 47440 Michigan Avenue within the Canton Business
Center Industrial Development District, the legal description of which is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Legal Description: COM AT THE E 1/4 COR SEC 32
T2S R8E DESC AS BEG
S 00DEG 08M 18S E 1173.91FT
ALONG THE E LINE OF SEC 32
TH S 70DEG 29M 04S W 63.60FT
FROM THE E 1/4 COR OF SEC 32
TH S 70DEG 29M 04S W 1642.71FT
TH N 19DEG 34M 44S W 793.08FT
TH N 28DEG 20M 41S E 32.90FT
TH N 70DEG 25M 32S E 1582.94FT
TH N 27DEG 52M 11S E 3.60FT
TH FOLLOWING FOUR COURSES ALONG
THE SINES DRAIN
TH S 63DEG 16M 57S E 194.74FT
TH S 70DEG 03M 06S E 50.66FT
TH S 51DEG 54M 23S E 29.50FT
TH S 62DEG 04M 06S E 134.86FT
TH S 00DEG 08M 18S E 2.57FT
TH N 63DEG 05M 13S W 67.36FT
TH S 00DEG 08M 18S E 602.64FT
TO POB
32.59 ACRES
Parcel#: 128-99-0004-704
Publish: The Eagle, October 12, 2017
Michael Siegrist
Clerk
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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: 10/12/2017
CN1577 - 101217 2.5 x 4.72
CITY OF WESTLAND
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES
MTG. 19 10/2/17
Presiding: President Godbout
Present: Cicirelli Bryant, Coleman, Hammons, Herzberg, Johnson, Kehrer
168: Minutes of regular meeting held 9/18/17.
- Minutes of study session held 9/18/17.
- Harbor Freight Tent Sale, 34600 Warren Rd. 10/13-15.
- MDA Fill-the-Boot Drive, Wayne & Ford Rds. 10/18-20.
- Purchase Agrmnt. w/DTE for installation of 5 street lights on Lacy Dr.
- Contract Amendment w/MI Fence Outlet for fencing project at Jaycee & Voss Park(s).
169: Appr. Atty recommendation re. Young vs. City of Westland.
170: Conf. re-appt. of K. Sharp to Westland Planning Commission for 3 yr. term to exp. 8/20/20.
171: Appr. checklist: $30,794,503.96.
Mtg. adj. at 8:19 p.m.
James Godbout
Richard LeBlanc
Council President
City Clerk
Publish: October 12, 2017
WL0089 - 100517 2.5 x 2.422
Little super heroes, fairy princesses,
and other ghouls and goblins are invited
to Canton Leisure Services annual Trick
or Treat Parade from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct.
27.
The event will take place inside the
Summit on the Park, located at 46000
Summit Parkway, inCanton.
Children of all ages are encouraged to
attend this family-friendly event in cos-
tume and follow the not-so-scary trail from
room to room, each filled with special sur-
prises and little goodies. Parade partici-
pants will enjoy seeing the Summit all
decked out for this spooktacular event.
Younger trick-or-treaters will enjoy the
trail, as it passes a variety of themed-sta-
tions which will allow them to visit with
family-friendly characters, including:
Beauty and the Beast; Dora and Nemo;
American Gladiators; Moana from the
Polynesian islands; characters from Toy
Story and Dr. Seuss, plus some favorite
Disney villains.
For those who dare, a spooky Haunted
House will be available in the Summit
gymnasium, although organizerswarn that
is scarier than ever. This interactive expe-
rience may be too intense for small chil-
dren, they cautioned.
Tickets will only be sold in advance of
the event until Oct. 26. the cost is $5 per
child for Summit on the Park members
and $6 per child for Canton residents.
From Oct. 16-26, non-resident tickets will
be available for $10 per child. A limited
number of tickets for designated timeslots
will be available for purchase at the
Summit Front Desk, located at 46000
Summit Parkway; while supplies last.
Please note that all ticket sales will end at
10 p.m. Oct. 26.
Children of all ages planning to trick or
treat and collect goodies during the event
must have a ticket/collection bag. Proof of
residency will be required to purchase
tickets and there is a 10-ticket limit per
person.
“Canton's Trick or Treat Parade contin-
ues to be one of the most popular events
that we host each year,” said Laura
Mortier, recreation specialist for Canton
Leisure Services. “We are so proud of this
great family event that is perfect for chil-
dren of all ages. There's even a 'spookier
experience' for the older kids inside our
special Haunted House, where they'll
have plenty of chances for chills and
thrills if they dare to stroll through our
gymnasium.”
This year's sponsors include: Atchinson
Ford, Drs. Nolan and Guest Orthodontics,
The Goddard School of Early Childhood
Development, HighVelocity Sports Center,
PPG Paints, Pro Martial Arts, and
American 1 Credit Union. This year's trick
or treat bag is sponsored by Bright Side
Dental. Additional supporters of this
annual Canton tradition include Arctic
Edge IceArena andD&MArt Studio.
Parents are responsible for the direct
supervision of their children during this
special event which offers great photo
opportunities, orgainizers said.
For more information call (734) 394-
5460 or visit
.
A costumed Monster Mutt Walk is
planned from1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in
downtownBelleville.
The event is being organized by the
Belleville Central Business Community
in partnership with Friends of Michigan
Animals Rescue. The event will take
place on the city sidewalks and only
FourthStreet will be closed for the event.
Registration will begin at 1 p.m. on
Fourth Street next to the Belleville Area
Museum. The fee to enter a dog is $10
plus a can of dog food and advance regis-
tration is encouraged, organizers said.
The walk will start of Fourth Street
and travel right onto Charles, left on
Roys, right onto High Street and right on
Main back to Fourth Street. Medals will
be awarded to first, second and third
place winners in three categories:
Scariest, Cutest and Best Mutt and
Family. For theMutt andFamily category,
the dog's family must also be dressed in
costumes.
Also on hand for visitors will be the
Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue
Kissing Booth. For $1, visitors can enjoy a
"poochie kiss."
Spectators are welcome and do not
need four-footed friends to attend.
Applications for entry are available at
or call (734)558-5368
after 3:30 p.m. formore information.
The event sponsor is Applebees.
