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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 27, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 27 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Motion by Bennett, supported by
Anthony to move from open session to closed session at 6:42 p.m., to discuss pending litigation. Motion carried by all members
present.
6:40 P.M.: CLOSED SESSION – TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony,
Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams (Arrived at 6:49 p.m.) Members Absent: Yack Staff Present: Kristin Kolb
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to move from closed session to open session at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Supervisor LaJoy reconvened the Open Meeting at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll
Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Yack Staff Present:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz Director Faas, Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb Staff Absent: Director Mutchler
Adoption of
Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to amend the agenda as by adding Item G-11 Consideration of Board Action
on Attorney’s Recommendation Regarding Pending Litigation. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of October 13, 2015 as presented. Motion carried
by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of October 15, 2015 as pre-
sented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, asked
for the protocol for serving papers to the 35 th District Court, specifically on the 16 th of July, he asked who delivered the papers.
Mr. Miller asked for a “grievance” form for Public Safety.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman
to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1.
Establish board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 2016 (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to establish the
Canton Township Board of Trustees Meeting schedule for the year 2016 as follows: first, second, third, fourth, and fifth Tuesday
of each month for the Charter Township of Canton. Meetings scheduled for Board of Trustees Regular Meetings of the Board
will be held, at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Board of Trustees meeting room, First
Floor, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Meetings may be cancelled to coordinate with election dates as scheduled
for 2016. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Establish Historic District Commission Meeting Dates for 2016
(Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to establish the Canton Township Historic District Commission meeting
schedule for the year 2016 as follows: January 6th, April 6th, August 10, and October 5th. Meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. at the
Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan unless otherwise specified. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
Item C-3. Approve Reappointments to the Historic District Commission (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Sneideman to approve the Township Supervisor’s recommendation for reappointment of David Curtis, Darrin Silvester, and
Ralph Welton to the Canton Historic District Commission for three year terms effective through April 30, 2019. Motion carried
by all members present.
Item C-4. Request to Approve Purchase Order for Four Year Standard Maintenance Contract on
Neopost Mailing System in the Mail Room (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve payment to
Neopost USA, 478 Wheelers Farms Road, Milford, CT 06461 for an additional 4 year Standard Maintenance Contract on the
Neopost Mailing System in the Mailroom in the amount of $7048.00 from account 101-215- 930_0035. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item C-5 Request to Approve Purchase Order to Election Source for Election Equipment Testing for
the November 3, 2015 Special Election (Clerk)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the payment to
Election Source for equipment testing for the November 3, 2015 Special Election in the amount of $7,130.00 from the
Professional and Contractual Service Professional Account 101-191.801_0050. Motion carried by all members present.
Item
C-6 Consider Approval of a Metro-Act Permit for 123.Net Incorporated (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Sneideman to approve a five (5) year Metro-Act Right-of-Way Telecommunications permit to 123.Net Incorporated and author-
ize the Township Clerk to sign the permit on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-7
Award Two (2) Housing Rehabilitation Contracts (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to award the contract
for a housing rehabilitation at xxxx Cather to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $24,775 plus a contingency of $225
for a purchase order total of $25,000. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to
award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at xxxx Hanover Court to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $18,200
plus a contingency of $1,820 for a purchase order total of $20,020. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett,
supported by Sneideman to approve the following budget amendment: Increase Expense 274-666.890 Housing Rehabilitation
$45,020 Increase Revenue 274-000.501 Federal Grants $45,020 Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALEN-
DAR: Item G-1. Consider First Reading for Amendments to Appendix A- Zoning Of The Code of Ordinances Relative to
the Boundaries of the Corporate Park and Central Business District Overlay Boundaries (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to introduce and hold the first reading of the proposed amendments to Sections 6.08 and 6.10 of Appendix
A- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances Relative to the Boundaries of the Corporate Park and Central Business District Overlay
Boundaries as provided in the attached ordinance. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to table consideration of the amendment for a second reading on November 10, 2015. Motion carried by all mem-
bers 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 business hours. The approved text of the
Amendment will be published in the Canton Eagle/Associated Newspaper within the meeting minutes synopsis of the date of
approval. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
.
Item G-2. Consider
Approval of A Variance to the Condominium Ordinance and Preliminary Site Plan Approval for Parkside Estates South
(MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of Parkside Estates
South Preliminary Site Plan and Variance to the Condominium Ordinance WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has request-
ed approval of a variance to the Condominium Ordinance and approval of a Preliminary Site Plan for Parkside Estates South Site
Condominiums, located on the south side of Ford Road between Ridge and Napier Roads on parcel no. 070-99-0001-000; and
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of the requested variance to Section 82-124(5) of the
Condominium ordinance based on the finding that there is no overriding hardship or unique circumstance that would prevent con-
nection to the Westridge Estates; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the prelim-
inary site plan for Parkside Estates South Site Condominium, subject to provision of a street connection to Westridge Estates at
the Vail Lane stub street; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed variance request, and has found the request is
consistent with the intent with the Condominium Ordinance regulations and the Planned Development Agreement, based on the
finding that full vehicular access to Westridge would disproportionately and adversely impact the proposed 21 unit cul-de-sac in
Parkside Estates South and, that the alternate plan provides the needed utility, pedestrian and emergency access between the two
developments; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the preliminary site plan and recommends approval of the plan with
the provision of the emergency access, pedestrian connections and utility easements to Westridge Estates as shown on the plan,
subject to provision of a full vehicular access and utility easements to the east property line north of the pond;
NOW THERE-
FORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the
requested variance to Section 82-124(5) of the Condominium Ordinance and; hereby approves the Preliminary Site Plan for
Parkside Estates South, on parcel no. 070-99-0001-000, subject to the proposed emergency and pedestrian access to Vail Lane in
Westridge Estates, and also subject to provision of a full vehicular access street and utility easements connecting Southford Street
to the east property line of Parkside South Site Condominium, to provide a future connection to parcel no. 069-99-0017-000; and
subject to all other applicable requirements of the Township.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of the Final Site Plan for River
Ridge at Cherry Hill Village Site Condominium (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the fol-
lowing resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Approval of Final Site Plan for River Ridge at Cherry Hill Village Site Condominium
WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested final site plan approval for River Ridge at Cherry Hill Village Site
Condominiums to be located on Ridge Road between Cherry Hill and Proctor Roads on parcels nos. 075-99-0004-003 and par-
cel no. 076-99-0013- 702 ; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to
approve the request to grant site final plan approval, 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 to approve the final site plan for River Ridge at Cherry Hill Village Site Condominium subject to
any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to any conditions recommended 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 a Special Land Use for Truck Rental at Home Depot (Michigan Avenue) (MSD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by McLaughlin to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Special Land Use for Truck Rental at Home Depot
(Michigan Avenue) WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of a special land use for truck rental at the Home
Depot, located on the north side of Michigan Avenue west of Canton Center Road, on parcel no 129-99-0001-701; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the special use and site plan and made a recommendation to approve the
request, limited to the area shown on the plan with no more than 10 trucks staged in the area at any given time and, designating
the approved area on the site for rental truck parking through the use of signage and pavement striping.
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the
petitioner, Home Depot, to approve the special land use for truck rental as shown on the plans, limited to the area shown on the
plan with no more than 10 trucks staged in the area at any given time and, designating the approved area on the site for rental
truck parking through the use of signage and pavement striping, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached here-
to and made a part hereof.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of Change Order #2 to the Contract with Nagle Paving (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve Change Order #2 to Nagle Paving under their existing contract for the
Summit East Parking Lot in the amount of $24,007.10 for a total award of $120,954.60. Motion carried by all members present.
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment:
Increase Revenues:
Fund Balance
Appropriation (403-000.695) $24,007.10
Increase Expenditures:
Professional Fees (403-506-02.801_0050) $24,007.10
Motion carried by all members present. Director Faas explained the original estimate with detailed quantities was done in July
2015. After an actual walk-through was completed with the contractor, additional needed repairs were uncovered.
Item G-6.
Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and Increase of Purchase Order #2015-0001395 to Rauhorn Electric,
Incorporated for the Installation of Electrical Equipment at Three Township Owned Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve a budget amendment to increase the expense account #402-302.801_0040
Professional and Contracted Services by $7,200 and to increase the revenue account #402-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation
by $7,200. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to increase Purchase Order
#2015-0001395 by $7,200 for the remaining work at the other lift stations to Rauhorn Electric, Incorporated for an amount not-
to-exceed $45,195. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7. Consider Award of a Contract to SmithGroup JJR
for Preliminary Design of the Lower Rouge Trail Extension from I-275 to Hannan Road (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to waive the Finance Policy requirement to receive three formal proposals, due to SmithGroup JJR’s long
history with this project, and authorize a purchase order for an amount not-to-exceed $19,800 to complete the preliminary design
of the Lower Rouge Trail Extension (I-275 to Hannan Road) and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the agreement on
behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Waiving the Purchasing Policy and
Approve Dominic’s Cement Works for Emergency Concrete Road Repair Resulting from a Water Main Break (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to waive the purchasing policy and authorize payment of $14,000 to Dominic’s
Cement Works for the emergency concrete road repair of Drexel Road. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9.
Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment and Approve the Purchase of Surplus Property from DWSD for the Canton
Water Storage & Pump Station Project (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the following budg-
et amendment:
Decrease Expenditure:
Account #592-536.990 (Transfer to Fund Balance) by $107,500;
Increase
Expenditure:
Account #592-536.970_0070 (Capital Outlay Land) by $107,500. Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Bennett, supported by Anthony to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the purchase agreement on behalf of Canton
Township for an amount not-to-exceed $107,500. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Approve IT Services –
Expansion of Fiber Project (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the purchase of networking equip-
ment from CDWg in an amount not to exceed $10,265. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported
by Williams to approve purchase of service & professional services from Western TelCom, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$33,792 for the purpose of connecting Fire station #3 to the PCCS fiber network located near Workman Elementary. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget transfers:
Increase
Expenditures:
101-258.970_0010 Capital Outlay Computer Equipment $10,000 206-336.970_0010 Capital Outlay Computer
Equipment $22,029
Decrease Expenditures:
101-258.801_0050 Professional & Contractual Services $10,000 206-
336.970_0030 Capital Outlay Machinery & Equipment $22,029 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11.
Consideration of Board Action on Attorney’s Recommendation Regarding Pending Litigation (Supv)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams in the matter of Gene Hokut v Canton, to approve the proposed settlement with the Plaintiff, and further
authorize the Township Supervisor to sign any documents necessary to effect resolution of this pending lawsuit on behalf of
Canton Township. Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Mr.
Richard Duke, 5975 Haggerty Road, question the expense in Item G-6 when we already have paid for water and sewer.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:58 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. Publish: November 5, 2015
EC110515-1210 2.5 x 16.991
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
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 19, 2015 for the following:
COATING LOWER ROUGE TRAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. 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.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 11/05/2015
EC110515-1211 2.5 x 2.071
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 a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. 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 5, 2015
EC110515-1209 2.5 x 1.557
Cantonwill once again honor
area service men and service
women who have served and
who are currently serving in the
Armed Forces in a special
“Salute to Service” ceremony at
7 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Village
Theater at Cherry Hill, located
50400CherryHill Road.
The special VeteransDay cel-
ebration will recognize military
personnel currently in active
duty in the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines, Coast Guard,
National Guard, and Reserves,
as well as veterans of the armed
services for their exceptional
commitment anddedication.
The public is encouraged to
attend this free event, present-
ed by Canton Township. Doors
will open at 6 p.m. for the public
to enjoy exhibited military
memorabilia displays and a
cookie and punch pre-show
reception, prior to the start of
the formal stage presentation at
7.
This year, the keynote speak-
er is BobHynes, director of pub-
lic relations for the Yankee Air
Museum at Willow Run Airport.
Hynes, a veteran Detroit broad-
caster, has also served in
numerous capacities as a narra-
tor, host, auctioneer, actor,
model andpilot.
The program will feature
musical tributes sung by the
Workman Elementary Choir,
under the direction of Keri L.
Mueller.
In addition to the formal
presentation, items for service
men and women will be collect-
ed by the Michigan Military
Moms, including individual size
or travel size disposable hand
and foot warmers; foot and body
powder; Q-tips; Beef Jerky; hot
chocolate
mix;
wipes;
granola/power bars; and mone-
tary donations to offset postage.
All items must be small enough
to fit a 12 x 12 x 8- inch U.S.
Priority box.
For more information on the
Salute to Service ceremony, call
(734) 394-5300 or visit
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tonvillagetheater.org.
Canton Fire Department Captains
Kevin Henderson and Jamie Strassner
successfully completed Fire Staff and
Command School at Eastern Michigan
University earlier thismonth.
The EMU Staff and Command School
is a comprehensive 360-hour program
designed to take the fire officer beyond
traditional operational methods and
expose them to strategic thinking and cre-
ative, innovative problem-solving tech-
niques. The curriculum consists of five
major topic areas intended to address the
changing needs expected in fire service
today, including leadership, planning and
decision making, human resource man-
agement, administration and critical situ-
ations.
Fire Staff and Command School is
mandatory for all Canton command offi-
cers and is a component of the ongoing
training department firefighters partici-
pate in on a regular basis.
Henderson has been with the depart-
ment for 23 years, and Strassner is a 14
year veteran of the department. Both are
currently serving as station supervisors,
providing leadership and development of
firefighter paramedics under the leader-
ship of their assigned Battalion Chiefs,
according to a prepared release from the
department.
The Belleville GoodFellows will be
accepting applications for Belleville and
Van Buren Township residents from Nov.
2 - Dec. 4. Applications will be available at
theVanBurenTownshipHall.
The Goodfellows provide Christmas
gifts for newborns - up to age 15 and food
for seniors. For more information on
ways to help theGoodfellows, contact Pam
Fleming at (734) 699.8930.
The First United Methodist Church
will be distributing Thanksgiving food
bags Nov. 17-19 and Christmas food bags
on Dec. 15-17. To make a donation of non-
perishable food, contact the church at
(734) 697-9288.
The Salvation Army will be distributing
Thanksgiving food boxes Nov. 21 with
applications taken by appointment only
Nov. 2 - 6 for Thanksgiving and Christmas
and Christmas only Dec. 1 - 4. For
Christmas, The Salvation Army will dis-
tribute gifts for newborn through seniors
in high school plus food, food for both sen-
iors and singles and couples without chil-
dren. Proof of residency, identification
and proof of income for the household
will be required.
To donate food, new clothing and/or
new toys, call (734) 453-5464.
Lists are reviewed to ensure that as
many families as possible receive assis-
tance, a spokesperson noted. For more
information, call the number listed above.
posed waste as the same type of material
that is already accepted at the landfill.
Trustee Jeff Jahr told the township
board of trustees that Dr. David Wilson, a
retired chemistry professor who is a
member of the township Environmental
Commission, asked the representatives
from the Army Corps of Engineers many
technical questions regarding the safety
and procedures for disposal of the waste
during themeeting.
Best said that Wilson and the federal
experts were “talking a different lan-
guage” regarding the specifics of the
properties of the radioactive waste.
Wilson said that radium decays to pro-
duce radon and as a gas, it migrates. He
said this was his chief concern with the
proposal and the process is started by the
degeneration of fermentable substances.
Wilson said the burying at 10 feet of the
waste should prevent the generation of
radon gas at the site. Best noted that the
proposal for Van Buren was for the dis-
posal of soil when other sites “get struc-
tures.”
Jahr said the representative from the
Army specifically asked about the per-
formance of US Ecology in the township
and if the township felt the company was
a “good corporate citizen.”
Jahr said that the landfill has not yet
been selected for the disposal of the
radioactive waste and would have to sub-
mit a bid to the Army detailing costs and
procedures for acceptance of the waste
matter.
Best said that he spoke with Patrick
Cullin from Wayne County Solid Waste
Management who told him that the
TENORM waste has been present in
Wayne County for many years and
remains the “same today as yesterday.”
The Army Corps of Engineers would
be responsible for safety procedures of
thewaste after disposal at the landfill.
Captain
Jamie Strassner
Captain
Kevin Henderson
Waste
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