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CANTON
CANTON

Winners of 28th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition named

The 28th Annual Canton 'Palm Abstract'; Merit Award: Expressionism to Classical
Fine Arts Exhibition has chosen Linda Klenczar for 'Follow the ” Painting methods. He complet-
the winning artworks entered Road'; Merit Award: Amanda ed a five-year program of study
this year. Winners include: Best Pringle for 'Spring Day'; and We are thrilled to bring back in oil painting techniques at the
of Show: Jean-Paul Aboudib for Merit Award: Mary Jo Caruana the Fine Arts Exhibition after a COVID Atelier Alternative in Chicago.
'United States of Rome'; Second for 'Pondering his Next Move'. The Canton Fine Arts
Prize: Dennis Gordon for “We are thrilled to bring back hiatus with such continued interest. Exhibition began in 1993 as an
'Thistle'; Third Prize: Chuck the Fine Arts Exhibition after a activity of Canton Project
Schroeder for 'St. Mary's COVID hiatus with such contin- ARTS, a cultural programming
Challenger'; Juror's Choice ued interest, said Elli Fassois, body which provided various
Award: Durwood Coffey for The Gallery at Cherry Hill coor- selected this year by juror Todd ous awards and honorifics for arts-related events and activi-
“Close Encounter”; Honorable dinator. “This annual exhibition Burroughs, who is the founding his paintings. ties to the community. In 2004,
Mention: Sylvia Ford for 'Take continues to gain a great reputa- director of Atelier School of Art While attending Columbia Canton Project ARTS was
Flight: Inside Embry Riddle'; tion for featuring some of the in Royal Oak. Best-known for College Burroughs was intro- absorbed by Canton Leisure
Honorable Mention: Jessica best emerging artists in his realist drawings, oil paint- duced to classical art-making Services and is currently guid-
Waterstradt for 'Little Wonders'; Michigan.” ings, and passion for teaching, techniques and shifted his ed by the Canton Commission
Merit Award: Aileen Mozug for Thirty-five pieces were Burroughs has received numer- study from Abstract for Culture, Arts and Heritage.

Canton Goodfellows are seeking volunteers, donations

Again this year, the Canton Canton Leisure Services are teaming up
Goodfellows will be providing holiday toys to help brighten the holidays for Canton
and meals for those less fortunate. Each children. To participate, bring a new,
year, the group provides holiday gifts for unwrapped toy or gift card to the Summit
several hundred children in the township, on the Park until Dec. 2.
a spokesman noted. Contributions of food are being collect-
The group is seeking volunteers to help ed at Holiday Market in Canton beginning
collect and distribute gifts this year. tomorrow, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov.
Current volunteers will meet between 6 20. A list of needed items will be available
and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the lower level of the to shoppers and volunteers will be on
Township Administration Building. hand to collect donations.
Information about the Goodfellows and The group is also accepting donations
the holiday operation will be provided at www.cantongoodfellows.org, or mail a
along with light refreshments. check to Canton Goodfellows, P.O. Box
There are several opportunities to 87532, Canton, MI 48187.
help, Goodfellows representatives said. For more information, visit www.can-
This year, the Canton Goodfellows and tongoodfellows.org
Winter Walk is planned

Heritage Park in Canton Township required and each visitor must register To subscribe to The Eagle visit
will become a winter wonderland again for an assigned time slot. www.associatednewspapers.net.
this year. Cost for the holiday walk is $6 per
The park will feature seasonal light Canton resident and $7 for non-residents.
displays and decorations installed The walk is appropriate for all ages. The
around the large pond along with visits walk will take place in the Heritage Park CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
from Santa, ice carvings and special win- located behind the Canton ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
ter refreshments for sale from vendors. Administration Building at 1150 South December 8, 2022
The Winter Wonderland Walk will take Canton Center Road. Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY,
place from 5 until 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. For more information, visit December 8, 2022 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.
1. Pre-registration for the special event is www.cantofun.org/678.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Clarence Lee, Alan Okon, Mark Quimby, Aaron Tassell
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
December 8, 2022
Nominate Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Approval of Minutes:
November 10, 2022
General Calendar:
1. Application 141-ZBA-7607. Applicant, Joe Minorik for McDonald's USA LLC, for property located at 40241 Michigan
Avenue, which is located on the south side of Michigan Ave. between Lotz Rd. and Hannan Rd. (Parcel ID 71-141-99-
0028-701), Zoning is C-3, Regional Commercial. Requesting a variance from Section 6A.06(3) of the Zoning Ordinance
(Nonconforming Signs), which requires any nonconforming sign to be brought into conformance with the provisions of
Article 6A of the Zoning Ordinance when an addition or modification to the existing site requires submittal and approval
of a site plan.
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. CN2457 - 111722 2.5 x 4.286

COMBINED NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (RROF)
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON NOVEMBER 17, 2022
INVITATION TO BID
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
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, December 1, 2022 for the following: 1150 CANTON CENTER S
AUDIO/VIDEO UPGRADES - BOARD ROOM CANTON, MI 48188
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you (734) 394-5225
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. 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 REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
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. On or about December 9, 2022 the Charter Township of Canton will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title One of the Housing and
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following projects: Project # 1 Victory Park ADA
Accessible Pathway for the purpose of removing walking barriers for handicapped citizens, $143,170, in the southern end of
Publish 11/17/2022 CN2458 - 111722 2.5 x 2.053 Canton Township near the crossroads of Canton Center and Michigan Avenue.
Project # 2 Housing Rehabilitations - $100,000 for the purpose of making repairs to owner-occupied homes and mobile homes
throughout Canton Township.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at The Charter Township of Canton gives notice that it has been determined that the release of funds for the above projects will not
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of human environment and accordingly the Charter Township of Canton
has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township USC 4321).
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, The reasons for this decision not to prepare such statement are as follows: No serious environmental adverse impacts or
or activities. hazards were identified in the course of the environmental review.
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Finance
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4 P.M. The ERR is
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of also available on-line for review at https://www.onecpd.info/environmental-review/environmental-review-records
the ADA.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Canton Finance Department, 1150 Canton
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other Center S., Canton MI 48188. All comments received by December 9th will be considered by Canton Township prior to author-
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. izing submission of a request for release of funds.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
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 The Charter Township of Canton certifies to HUD that Anne Marie Graham-Hudak in her capacity as Supervisor consents to
are generally prohibited. accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental
review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibili-
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- ties under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Charter Township of Canton to use Program funds.
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Charter Township of Canton's certification for a period of fifteen days
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Charter Township of Canton; (b) the
Charter Township of Canton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or under-
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, taken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of envi-
ronmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at The Detroit CPD's e-mail for objections is still CPD_COVID-19OEE-DET@hud.gov
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- (underscore between CPD and COVID). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. period.
Publish: 11/17/22 CN2456 - 111722 2.5 x 4.72 Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, Canton Township Supervisor CN2459 - 111722 2.5 x 7.399