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questionnaire while Christopher Gietzen
did not.
Wayne City Council responses are also
available through the LWV

WAYNE WESTLAND COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS voters will weigh in Nov. 6 on a
school bond for building/maintenance
issues, including better conditions for chil-
dren with illnesses such as asthma in class-
rooms and newer school buses. Jenny
Johnson, the district director of communi-
cations, has noted school buses are passing
Michigan State Police inspections but have
many miles on them as they transport
some 8,000 students both ways daily. (See
page 6.) measure would not increase the rate cur- Some people have expressed concerns this race: non-partisan elections, such as
rently paid and property owners would year related to the change from straight judges and school boards, will, as in the
SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE face no difference in the rate taxed. By party ticket voting. past, also require a voter to choose individ-
Schoolcraft College has a millage locking down the millage rates - rather On Nov. 6, Michigan voters must choose ual candidates (or multiple candidates if
restoration on the ballot. The board of than implement expirations scheduled for a candidate in each individual partisan the race requires).
trustees voted to place a Headlee override 2020 and 2022 - college officials say they
on the ballot which would essentially can better plan and manage a path into the
restore the millage levied by the college next half-century.
from the current 1.7766 mills to 2.27 mills,
the original amount determined back in WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION
the 1980s. If approved, homeowners who In the 10th District Republican Joe
own a home valued at $200,000 would pay Barone, the incumbent, and Democratic
an additional $50 per year from the challenger Melissa Daub both responded
amount they currently pay. to the LWV request. In the Commission's
The Schoolcraft College Board of 9th District, incumbent Terry Marecki, a
Trustees candidates are unopposed. Republican, responded; E. Jason
Blankenship, a Democrat, didn't.
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE is Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
seeking approval Nov. 6 to combine and Election Day; your municipal clerk's office
continue two voter-approved tax plans set can help with voting locations, as well as
to expire in future years. Specifically, the assistance for handicapped voters.
two millage rates would be combined for a Write-in voting is permitted in
total 3.24 mills ($3.24 for each $1,000 of Michigan, with details in the League of CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
assessed property value). If approved, the Women Voters sources of information. ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
Voting information available online In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.

or activities.
The League of Women Voters of also available at all public libraries, of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
Northwest Wayne County has posted and the voter guides can also be Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
non-partisan Voter Guides on accessed from tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
VOTE411.org, the on-line, one-stop LWVnorthwestwayne.org. Videos of
shop for retrieving candidate and bal- candidate forums for school boards, 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
lot proposal information, finding county offices and state and judicial of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
polling places and checking voting offices can also be found on the web- ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
hours. From judges to school boards to site, as well as a presentation about Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
state senators and representatives, the three state ballot proposals. 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
VOTE411.org contains voter guides for The League is a non-partisan, pub- are generally prohibited.
all state, federal, county and local can- lic service organization that never Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
didates in the Nov. 6 election. Also supports or opposes any candidate, ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
included is the language for the three but works to promote political respon- 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.
state ballot proposals and numerous sibility through informed and active
local proposals. participation of citizens in govern- 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.
Print copies of the Voter Guide are ment.
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.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
INVITATION TO BID 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 for the following: Publish: 11/01/2018 CN1769 - 110118 2.5 x 4.72
PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION - PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 23, 2018
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 1150
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Members Present:
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Deputy Director
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability – Baugh, Manager of Legal Services & Contract Administration - Kolb Staff Absent: Director Meier Motion by Siegrist, sup-
in employment or the provision of services.
ported by Sneideman to move from open to closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Roll Call Vote: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Ayes: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak,
Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation
Publish 11/1/2018 CN1771 - 110118 2.5 x 2.052 (LePage VS. Canton Township) Closed Session to Discuss Confidential Legal Opinion Supervisor Williams led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams
Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Trumbull, Deputy Director Fire-Stoecklein,
Manager of Legal Services & Contract Administration - Kolb, Deputy Director Leisure Services - LaFever Staff Absent: Director
PLANNING COMMISSION Meier Adoption of Agenda Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unan-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON imously. Approval of the Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the minutes of October 9, 2018 as pre-
sented. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments: George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING issues regarding road repairs at Palmer and Lilley Roads, on Geddes Road, township protocol regarding anonymous phone calls
to Public Safety. Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as present-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant ed. Motion carried unanimously. RECOGNITION: R-1. Canton Leisure Services – CAPRA Reaccreditation. Director
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton Hohenberger with Deputy Director LaFever acknowledge Canton Leisure Services receipt of reaccreditation from CAPRA. This
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 19, 2018 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township is awarded every 5 years and it is the 4th consecutive recognition the township has received since 2004. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed special land use request as pro- ported by Slavens to enter the recognition into the public record. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item
vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance: C-1. Consider Approval of 2019 Building Board of Appeals Meeting Dates. (MSD.) Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to establish the Canton Township’s Building Board of Appeals meeting schedule for the year 2019. Meetings will be
ALRIG DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL LAND USE - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR scheduled as needed and will be held at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road.
A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THROUGH AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 16.02B5 FOR PARCEL NO. 039 99 007 010 Motion carried unanimously. Item C-2. Consider Approval of 2019 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Dates. (MSD) Motion
(44750 FORD). Property is located north of Ford between Sheldon and Canton Center Roads. by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to establish the Canton Township Zoning Board of Appeals meeting schedule for the year
2018 as follows: Second Thursday of each month: January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Charter Township of Canton
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, November 15, 2018 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review. Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road. Motion carried unanimously. Item C-3. Consider Re-Appointments to
the Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals. (Supv.) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman that the Canton
SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman Board of Trustees re-appoint Ms. Dawn Zuber to the Planning Commission, (term to expire December 31, 2021) and Mr. Craig
Publish: Newspaper - November 1, 2018 CN1770 - 110118 2.5 x 7.733 Engel to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, (terms to expire on December 31, 2021).Motion carried unan-
imously. Item C-4. Consider Reappointment of Greg Demopoulos as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to reappoint Mr. Greg Demopoulos to the Zoning Board of Appeals, (term to expire
December 31, 2021). Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider approval of an
Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Hemming, Polaczyk, Cronin, Witthoff, Bennett & Demopoulos,
P.C. (Legal) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with
Hemming, Polaczyk, Cronin, Witthoff, Bennett & Demopoulos, P.C. to increase the hourly billing rate by $10.00/hour over the
next two years, and I further authorize the Township Supervisor to sign same. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-2. Consider
Approval of the Final Planned Development for Wellington on the Willow. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to pass the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of the Final Planned Development for Wellington on the Willow
WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor has requested approval of a Final Planned Development for Wellington on The Willow, locat-
ed on the east side of Lotz Road and south of Ford Road; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the final; con-
ceptual development plan and development agreement made a recommendation to approve the request as it meets the criteria for
a planned development, fulfills an identified need and results in definite benefits to the community; WHEREAS, the Final
Planned Development is also consistent with the Statement of Conditions and conceptual plan approved as part of the Conditional
Rezoning of the property to R-6, Single-Family Attached Residential in November, 2016; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request for a Final
Planned Development for the Wellington on the Willow proposed on tax parcel #s 049-99-0001-712, 049-99-0001-713, 049-99-
0001-714, and 049-99-0001-716 as proposed, subject to any and all applicable state and local development regulations. Item G-
3. Consider Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for Road Improvements to Hanford and
Saltz Roads. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the attached model resolution and the
Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for the road improvements to Hanford and Saltz Roads. Motion carried unan-
imously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the agreement on behalf of
Canton Township. Motion carried unanimously. Director Faas explained this action is approve the $388,000 (which is coming
from the County) and the $97,000 match to come from Canton Township funds. Item G-4. Consider Award of a Contract to
Spalding DeDecker Associates for the Program Consultant for the 2019 Road Improvement Program. (MSD) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve two (2) purchase order contracts with Spalding DeDecker Associates for the program
consultant services and local road program in the amount of $209,920 under the Professional Services Agreement. The first pur-
chase order is for 2018 expenses in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 and the second purchase order is for 2019 for the reminder
of $59,920. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-5. Consider Award of a Purchase Order Contract to Bell Equipment
Company for an Envirosight Jetscan Video Nozzle as Bid through the State of Michigan MI-DEAL Purchasing Program.
(MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award a purchase order contract to the Bell Equipment Company for an
amount of $16,943.88 for an Envirosight Jetscan video nozzle as bid through the State of Michigan MI-DEAL Purchasing
Program. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-6. Consider Authorization of Permit for Private Fireworks Display at BAPS
Hindu Temple. (PSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a fireworks display permit to BAPS Hindu
Temple/American Fireworks Company, at 8:30 p.m., on Sunday, November 4, 2018, on the vacant property located at 3339 S.
Canton Center Road. Motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Parker, 6806 Weathersfield,
asked for details on projected repairs from item G-3 as well as neighborhood roads repairs. Director Faas explained more details
would be given at the November 27 th Board Session at 6:00 p.m. OTHER: Trustee Graham-Hudak commented on the success
of the Fire Open House. She also complimented Treasurer Slavens for handling the Coffee Hour on Saturday October 20, 2018.
Treasurer Slavens commented on the EEF Showcase of Grants taking place on October 24, 2018; Not in Our Town at the Village
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Theater; and finally the Trick or Treat Parade taking place on Friday October 26 . Clerk Siegrist commented on the General
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Election taking place on November 6 . There is still a large amount of absentee ballots that are still not returned to the Clerk’s
Office. ADJOURN: Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
___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
www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval.
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