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Grant funds special needs at Aquatic Center

The Summit on the Park ing $232,266 and 73 Direct Effect ” adaptive sports programs. This
Aquatic Center now has four Quality of Life Grants totaling These aquatic wheelchairs are an incredible foundation meets all 20 of the
aquatic wheelchairs, as well as $1,244,263. Better Business Bureau stan-
other adaptive swimming aids “These aquatic wheelchairs resource for Summit on the Park guests dards for charity accountability
purchased with grant funding are an incredible resource for with disabilities, who will now be able to and hold the BBB Charity Seal.
from the Christopher and Dana Summit on the Park guests with For more information, visit
Reeve Foundation National disabilities, who will now be able access our aquatic environment. www.ChristopherReeve.org or
Paralysis Resource Center. to access our aquatic environ- call (800) 539-7309.
These new features will enable ment, including pools and show- The Summit on the Park
individuals with special needs to ers, and not get their own wheel- staff to work with individuals said Mark Bogosian, director, 65,000 square-foot indoor Aquatic
independently enter and exit chair wet,” said Brad Chiasson, with disabilities on accessing Quality of Life Grants Program. Center is located at 46000
pool areas without using their aquatic recreation specialist. swimming areas, as well as “If we can provide programmatic Summit Parkway.
own wheelchairs, which could The aquatic adaptive equipment aquatic safety. and other financial supports, The facility offers a full com-
potentially become damp or wet. will also enable individuals with The Christopher & Dana even in the short term with the plement of swim lessons for all
Additional adaptable water disabilities to take advantage of Reeve Foundation is dedicated Direct Effect grants, these organ- ages and abilities. Year-round
items will also be available, all additional water activities by to curing spinal cord injury by izations can now focus on execut- swim lessons are available for
free of charge, to members of the making their water experience funding innovative research and ing their mission, leading to parent/child, preschool, youth
public with disabilities to assist more comfortable for them.” improving the quality of life for greater success, expansion, and and,adults.
with water navigation. A special staff in-service train- people living with paralysis sustainability.” To learn more about the
The $10,831 award was one of ing took place in August with through grants, information, and The Reeve Foundation fund- Summit on the Park Aquatic
several grants awarded by the Polly Swingle, PT, from the advocacy ed a wide variety of projects from Center programs, classes and
Reeve Foundation as part of Recovery Project in an effort to “There are several compo- employment programs to accessi- events, visit www.summitonthep-
seven High Impact Grants total- prepare Summit Aquatic Center nents that go into these projects,” ble playground projects and ark.org or call (734) 394-5460.
YMCA moves Plymouth offices to PARC building

The Plymouth Family YMCA ages 3 to 5 years including ted to Plymouth area children
will become the newest tenant music, dance, yoga, sports, and and families. At the YMCA we
at the Plymouth Arts and basic cooking skills. believe everyone should have
Recreation Complex (PARC). Gail Grieger, executive direc- positive experiences to support
The two facilities have tor of PARC, said this PARC them in realizing their poten-
already established a strong YMCA partnership is a win for tial,” said Helene Weir, CEO,
community partnership, an offi- the Plymouth community. YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
cial noted. The YMCA has been “We are delighted to wel- Kelly Plocharczyk who serves
using PARC facilities for more come the Plymouth Family as the executive director of the
than 2 years to facilitate pro- YMCA to PARC. With its long Plymouth Family YMCA added,
grams including basketball, t- history of providing high quality “This partnership allows us to
ball, Youth Advisory Board recreation opportunities, as do more for our neighbors
activities and school break well as other community pro- together than either of us can
camps. PARC and the YMCA grams, the YMCA will definitely achieve alone,” she said. The former offices of the YMCA in this Union Street building have
also collaborate on the complement the other arts and The former Plymouth Family been moved to the PARC and the house is now up for sale. Photo by
Plymouth Preschool education organizations that YMCA building at 248 Union St. Julie Brown
Enrichment Program (PEP), a call PARC home,” she said. is listed for sale. A Re/Max for Street property and a Re/Max It is zoned for B1 office/living
comprehensive schedule of “Our two organizations have sale sign went up late last week listing agent confirmed the space, and has an apartment
classes for preschool children a synergy, we are both commit- in the front yard of the Union property is for sale at $349,000. with a separate entrance.
Plymouth City Commission sets infrastructure projects

Members of the Plymouth City Holbrook, Hamilton, Maple, Rover in the three-year plan. equipment availability, bid pric- a $2 million expense and includes
Commission have approved a $6.9 Oaks and Hartsough streets. In the The improvements will be ing, contractor availability and the spending of state or federal
million plan for infrastructure third year of the plan, 2023, funded with the upcoming roads scheduling, supply and parts avail- funds.
improvements throughout the repairs are scheduled to take bond ballot proposal on the Nov. 5 ability and weather. In addition, commission mem-
community. place on Harvey, Wing, Spring, ballot and the repairs are contin- Along with the proposed infra- bers approved an updated version
The new plan includes repairs Evergreen, William, Simpson, gent on the approval of the bond structure plan, commission mem- of the current Sanitary Sewer
to Farmer, Dewey, Main and South Union and Hamilton street. by voters, officials said. bers approved the Local Agency Service Agreement with the
Junction and Ann streets in 2020, Upgrades to crosswalks at the Commission members noted, Pavement Warranty Program. The Western Wayne Utilities Authority
the first year of the program. In Main Street and Hartsough inter- too, that the plan is subject to city will now consider a local and Wayne County which also
the second year of the plan, section and the Main Street and change based on the site condi- pavement warranty on each includes Plymouth and Canton
repairs would take place on North Church intersection are included tions in areas of planned repair, paving project which is more than townships.

Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings
PLANNING COMMISSION
Members: Supervisor Pat Williams, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Trustees: John Anthony, Sommer Foster, Anne Graham-Hudak, Steven Sneideman NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Regular Meeting 09/10/19 Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
Study Session Meeting 09/17/19: Presentation: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan; and Capital Improvement COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Plan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
Regular Meeting 09/24/19 Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website.
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied at will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 4, 2019 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information. CN1957 - 101719 2.5 x 1.43 Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 - AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUND-
INVITATION TO BID ARIES ON THE ZONING MAP AS FOLLOWS;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed GREATLAND REAL ESTATE REZONING - CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL NOS. 133 01 0215 301, 133
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 for the following: 01 0216 301 AND 133 01 0217 301 FROM LI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO C-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL. Property is
located south of Michigan Avenue and west of Morton Taylor Road.
A.D.A. IMPROVEMENTS AT ADMINISTRATION
AND SUMMIT BUILDINGS Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, October 31, 2019 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid open- Publish: Newspaper-October 17, 2019 CN1953 - 101719 2.5 x 4.72
ing. 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 10/17/2019 CN1958 - 101719 2.5 x 2.175

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
November 14th, 2019

Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, November 14th, 2019 at 7:00
PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes:
October 10th, 2019 Meeting Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Applicant Kristopher Arold, for property located at 44387 Hanford Road on the south side of Hanford, on the east side
of Sheldon Road, Zoning R-5. Appealing Article V, Fences, Walls and Borders General Construction Standards;
Prohibited Fences; Maintenance, Location in Front Yard Section 78-129(h); Zoning District Restrictions, Corner Lots
78-131(4)b Parcel ID 71-037-02-0179-000 (Building)
2. Applicant Sheila Robbins, for property located at 43492 Barclay Way on the east side of Barclay Way, South of Palmer,
between Morton Taylor and Sheldon S. Roads, Zoning R-4, Appealing Article V, Fences, Walls and Borders Section 78-
129(g) Parcel ID 71-105-08-0021-000 (Building)
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary 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 www.canton-mi.org. CN1959 - 101719 2.5 x 4.593