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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-October 23, 2012
6:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION – UPDATE ON UNION NEGOTIATIONS AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED OPIN-
ION REGARDINGAWARD OF FELLOWS CREEK RFP
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to move from open session to
closed session at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussion on union negotiations and attorney/client privileged opinion regarding award
of Fellows Creek RFP. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy,
McLaughlin, Taj (arrived at 6:37 p.m.), Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director
Nemecek, Kristin Kolb Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to move from closed session to open session at 7:07 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 23, 2012
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director
Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Study Minutes of October 2, 2012. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of October 9, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item
Comments:
George Miller, 1046 Briarfield, had several questions regarding wood chips on the side of Morton Taylor, gun range noise
and lead retrieval and dog ordinance.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: Item 1. CONSIDER INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE FOR GIL-MAR MANUFACTURING. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos to
open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. to hear comment on Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Gil-Mar Manufacturing, for a
PA 198 Tax Abatement. Motion carried unanimously. There were no public comments either in favor or opposition of the Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate for Gil-Mar Manufacturing, for a PA 198 Tax Abatement. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to
close the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to hear comment on Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Gil-Mar Manufacturing, for a
PA 198 Tax Abatement. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution to approve
the application of Gil-Mar Manufacturing, for a PA 198 Tax Abatement for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN FOR THE
CORNERS AT CHERRY HILL VILLAGE AND A MINOR PDD AMENDMENT TO THE CHERRY HILL VILLAGE PDD
AGREEMENT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution for the approval of the Minor
Modifications to the Cherry Hill Village PDD and Preliminary Site Plan for the Corner’s at Cherry Hill Village. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Item 2. CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH WAYNE COUNTY TO PROVIDE WINTER MAINTENANCE ON 5.90
MILES (10.12 LANE MILES) OF COUNTY ROADS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the agree-
ment with Wayne County to provide additional winter maintenance for 5.90 miles (10.12 lane miles) of County local roads and author-
ize the payment of $4,965.50 from Account No. 101-447-03.801_0050 (Engineering ROW Professional & Contractual Services) and
authorize the Township Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of Canton. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER AWARD
OF A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER MAIN ON DENTON ROAD BETWEEN MOTT AND GEDDES
ROADS TO VERDETERRE CONTRACTING, INC. AND TO RETAIN STANTEC CONSULTING, INC. TO PERFORM CON-
STRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES AND APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by McLaughlin to approve the following capital budget amendment in the water and sewer fund: Increase Revenue: Fund Balance
Appropriation 592.695 $59,152 Decrease Expense: Transfer to Fund Balance 592-536.990 $150,848 Increase Expense: Capital Outlay
Infrastructure 592-536.970_0050 $210,000. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Demopoulos to award a con-
tract for construction services for the Denton Road water main to Verdeterre Contracting, Inc., of Canton, Michigan and to create a
Purchase Order in the amount of $595,998.40 plus a 10% contingency for a total of $655,598.24 and authorize the Township Supervisor
and Clerk to sign the contract on behalf of Canton with funds from Capital Outlay Infrastructure #592-536.970_0050. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Demopoulos to award the field observation, material testing, final measure, and con-
struction staking to Stantec Consulting, Inc. of Ann Arbor, Michigan and authorize the Township Clerk to sign a Professional Services
Agreement for this work, and to create a Purchase Order in the amount of $37,500.00 plus a 10% contingency for a total of $41,250.00
to Stantec Consulting, Inc. Create a Purchase Order with Funds from Professional & Contractual, Engineering #592-536.801_0040.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. AWARD FIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACTS. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Taj to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 6735 Boston Hill Lane to BBEK Construction in the amount of
$19,709.00 plus a contingency of $1,970.90 for a purchase order total of $21,679.90. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett,
supported by Demopoulos to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 87 Spruce Ct. to BBEK Construction in the amount of
$4530.00 plus a contingency of $470.00 for a purchase order total of $5,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 176 W. Fern to Re-Construction in the amount of $3,890.00 plus
a contingency of $1,110.00 for a purchase order total of $5,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by
Anthony to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation on 201 W. Fern to Re-Construction in the amount of $3,530.00 plus a con-
tingency of $ 1,470.00 for a purchase order total of $5,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony
to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 230 E. Fern to Re-Construction in the amount of $3,975.00 plus a contingency of
$1,025.00 for a purchase order total of $5,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ISSUANCE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to approve the resolution authorizing the sale of the General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, not to
exceed $18,950,000. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
The next study session on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 and Board Meeting
on November 6, 2012 has been cancelled. The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Administration
Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams
to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – 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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: November 1, 2012
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
for Wayne County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions)
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has
issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood
Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within
Wayne County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions). These flood hazard determinations may
include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special
Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical
information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown
on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Wayne County, Michigan (All
Jurisdictions). These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain manage-
ment measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being
already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for flood-
plain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed
information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well
as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the
FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/pre-
vent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-
FEMAMAP (1-877-336-2627).
Publish:
October 25 and November 1, 2012
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: November 1, 2012
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Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids for Snow/Ice removal for the Westwood Community Schools will be accepted
until 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2012 in the Business Office, Westwood
Community Schools, 3335 S. Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125.
Specifications may be picked up at the above location beginning on Wednesday, October
24, 2012.
Publish: November 1 & 8, 2012
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Joint fire department receives grant
A state of Michigan grant will pay
for nearly $800,000 in improvements
and equipment for the newly com-
bined Wayne-Westland Fire
Department.
The communities were notified
last week by Gov. Rick Snyder's
office that the fire department
would receive $791,787 from the
competitive Grant Assistance
Program. The funds will aid in the
merging of the two fire depart-
ments.
According to the official report,
the communities will use $23,750 for
legal fees, a feasibility study and
other contracted services. A total of
$69,000 will be used for infrastruc-
ture and equipment, apparatus
identification and licensing. The
name changes on all fire stations
and other facilities will be paid for
with $21,000 of the grant funds.
TheWestland IT department will
oversee the merging of all operating
systems and pertinent equipment
along with all information technolo-
gy at a cost of $109,687.
The grant includes $40,000 for
training all personnel to ensure that
all firefighters are familiar with all
the apparatus, systems, policies and
directives of the merged depart-
ments.
The major portion of the state
grant, $528,350, is designed for the
purchase of equipment to ensure
that all stations and trucks are com-
patible. New fire hoses, stretchers,
air tanks and uniforms are expected
to be purchasedwith the funding.
The state requires the communi-
ties to actually make the purchases
or investments, and will then reim-
burse the citywithin 30 days.
Losers will win
Businesses sponsor weight loss program
Annapolis Hospital participates in
nuclear emergency situation drill
Allen “Buddy” Shuh learned a
lot from his time as a contestant on
The Biggest Loser and now he's
going to share that experience with
area residents.
Since his time on the TV show,
Shuh has been speaking in schools,
churches and at charity functions
about his life experiences. He talks
about health, teamwork and trans-
formation from a humorous view-
point.
Shuh, the owners and staff at US
12 American Bar and Grill, Wayne
Westland Federal Credit Union
and Anytime Fitness of Westland
are sponsoring a 60-day weight loss
challenge beginning today and end-
ing Jan. 1, 2013.
Weekly weight losses will be
rewarded with prizes and gift cer-
tificates and a grand prize of $250
will be awarded to the male and
female participants who lose the
most weight. Second place “losers”
will win a 6- month membership to
Anytime Fitness of Westland, with
tanning included and the third-
place “losers” will win a VIP Party
Package at US 12
US 12 will offer new, healthy
menu items and low-calorie drinks.
Shuh will act as the motivational
speaker and Anytime Fitness is
allowing participants use of the
Westland facility at no cost for 30
days. Personal trainer Mike Toler
will be available to help with cus-
tomized workouts and nutritional
guidance. Toler has 20 years expe-
rience in the fitness industry and
has completed courses in health
and fitness, medical excer-therapy,
cardiovascular training, nutrition,
advancedweight lifting, reflexology
andphysical therapy.
Weigh-ins will take place at
Anytime Fitness prior to the Nov. 1
start date. To schedule a weigh in,
call Toler at (734) 340-7556 to sched-
ule an appointment.
Health systems and governmen-
tal agencies throughout metropoli-
tan Detroit took part in a region-
wide crisis drill on Oct. 4, but offi-
cials at Oakwood Healthcare, Inc.
took the training exercise to a new
level.
Oakwood activated a crisis
response plan at all four acute-care
hospitals as well as ambulatory
sites,
including
Oakwood
Annapolis Hospital and at the
Oakwood Healthcare Center-
Canton.
“We took this exercise a step fur-
ther than most other organiza-
tions,” said Maureen D'Agostino,
senior vice president of organiza-
tional excellence, accreditation
and compliance. “We wanted to
evaluate not only how well our cli-
nicians responded to the situation,
but how well we communicated
with each other and how the sys-
temoperated, as awhole.”
Named 'Operation Shared
Burden,' the drill tested the ability
of regional health facilities and
local governments to respond to
the aftermath of a fictitious detona-
tion of an Improvised Nuclear
Device. Objectives tested included
evacuation of victims, radiation
release, shelter-in-place activities,
medical supply management and
distribution, communications,
emergency/trauma triage and treat-
ment, command center manage-
ment; radiation response and
decontamination and treatment.
There were nearly 200 simulated
victims to test the ability of an over-
taxed emergency department.
“It was the largest exercise I've
ever been involvedwith,” said John
Cargill, emergency and trauma
coordinator at Annapolis, where 60
volunteer 'victims' tested the skills
of an already-busy emergency
department.
The objective, from the execu-
tives to the non-clinical staff who
took part, was to practice estab-
lished crisis management plan and
look forways to improve it.
“The communities we serve
expect us to give the highest level
of care no matter what the situa-
tion is. This wasn't just practice for
anybody. Every participant was
focused on solving problems,” she
said. “We're more prepared now
than we ever were; we gained a lot
of knowledge through this drill-and
we hope we never need to use it in
a real-life situation.”
Health Fair Saturday
Lottery winner gives
$1,000 to hospital first
This Saturday, Inkster resi-
dents will be provided with
information from several area
agencies about health and aging
during the second annual
Health Expo beginning at 11
a.m. at the Floyd B. Simmons
Center in the city.
The
Inkster
Dove
Foundation, in collaboration
with the members of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Nu Zeta
Inkster Alumnae Chapter, will
host the Health Expo beginning
at 11 a.m. Nov. 3.
Those who attend will have
access to a room full of repre-
sentatives from various agencies
such as Western Wayne Family
Health Center, workshops on
topics such as dementia and
senior scams, fruit and juice
smoothie demonstrations, give-
aways, prizes and much more.
The Health Expo will take place
at the Floyd B. Simmons Center,
29150CarlysleSt. Inkster.
The Zeta Nu Zeta Inkster
Alumnae Chapter members are
committed to assisting the com-
munity make health conscious
decisions that will enhance their
ability to be productive citizens,
according to a sorority member
ArtanHughes.
This year the health expowill
end at 2:30 p.m.
The event is open to the pub-
lic and there is no admission fee
for the event.
“Members of Zeta Nu Zeta
Chapter invite everyone to join
us in our health education
endeavors to strengthen our
community. If you are interested
in attending this event or need
more information, contact me at
artan229@yahoo.com for further
information,” Hughes conclud-
ed.
A36-year-oldWestlandmanwon
the Fantasy 5 jackpot drawn on
Oct. 18.
He was so overjoyed, he did
something he'd always wanted to
do, according to a news release
from the lottery commission. Even
before he received his lottery
check, he gave $1,000 to the C.S.
Mott Children's Hospital in Ann
Arbor.
The player, who asked to remain
anonymous, didn't even know the
size of his windfall ($105,000) until
he spoke with lottery staff mem-
bers. However, when he tried to
check his ticket using a "Lucky
Spot" machine, and the machine
directed him to see the Lottery
retailer, he figured he had won
enough to give to the hospital
which he greatly admires, the
release said.
The winning ticket was sold at
Kroger 456 located at 200 S.
MerrimanRoad inWestland.
To advertise in The Eagle Call 734-467-1900.