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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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 7, 2015, in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance:
GRANDVIEW ESTATES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) -(PRELIMINARY PLAN)
- CONSIDER
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF
PARCEL NO(S). 121 99 0012 000 (49875 GEDDES), 121 99 0013 000, 121 99 0014 000 (4330 DENTON), 121 99 0015 001
(4400 DENTON) (PART OF), 121 99 0015 002 (4540 DENTON) (PART OF), 121 99 0024 002, 121 99 0025 000, 121 99 0026
000, 121 99 0027 000, 121 99 0028 000, 121 99 0029 000, 121 99 030 000, 121 99 0032 000, 121 99 0033 000 (4005 BARR),
121 99 0034 000, 121 99 0038 702 (4605 BARR) (PART OF). Property is located south of Geddes between Denton and Barr
Roads. (First Public Hearing).
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, December 3, 2015 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper - November 19, 2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 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, Craig Engel, Alan Okon, Cathryn Rudolph and Vicki Welty. Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: November 12th, 2015 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Applicant and Project Representative, Dan Uebelhor for the property at located on the west side of Morton Taylor
North of Ford Road, appealing Article 6.10.D, Minimum Rear Yard Variance of 26' from the required 30' rear yard
setback, Article 6.10.E.7.b, Landscape Buffer Width Variance of 10' from the required 25' roadway buffer, Article
4.01.C, Number of Parking Spaces Variance of 19 spaces from the required 144 spaces, Article 6.10 E.1, Variance
from the Minimum Open Space Requirement in the CBD Overlay. C-2, Community Commercial (Central Business
District Overlay). Parcel 71-040-99-0006-710
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
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon two a 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
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Tipping Point Theatre will present
Kalamazoo by Michelle Kholos Brooks
and Kelly Younger through Dec. 20 with a
special NewsYear'sEve performance.
In this love story, two mismatched sen-
iors are forced into internet dating by
their children. After their crazy, margari-
ta-filled first date, however, they discover
love isn't any easier the second time
around. Peg and Irving still have a little
aging to do if they want to forget their
past, and move forward into a future
together.
“A whirlwind of laughter, love, and
romance is what audience members can
expect to see,” said director Christopher
Bremer. “It is one of the sweetest, funniest
plays to come up in recent years. The
pedigree is amazing considering one of
the authors isMel Brooks' daughter”.
Kalamazoo curtain time is 8 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturdays, with mati-
nees at 3 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on
Sunday. A special matinee performance
has been added at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
9. Kalamazoo is a co-production with the
JewishEnsembleTheatre (JET).
OnNewYear's Eve, the performance of
Kalamazoo will include an afterglow pro-
vided by Rocky's of Northville, and a toast
to the New Year with beer, wine, and
champagne. Tickets: $85 ($40 tax
deductible) and $45 for SeasonPASS
Ticket holders ($40 tax deductible)
The theater is located at 361. E. Cady
St. in Northville. Tickets are $30 to $33 for
adults, $28 to $31 for students and senior
citizens, and $22 for the preview shows
tonight and tomorrow. For tickets ormore
information call the box office at (248) 347-
0003.
Goodfellows tickets on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 29th
Annual Wayne Goodfellows Fundraiser
planned for 6 p.m. untilmidnight Dec. 12.
The event will feature raffles, auc-
tions and a “button” prize. Donated items
include some sports memorabilia along
with several other items, organizers said.
The event will take place at Hype
Athletics, the former Wayne Community
Center, 4635 Howe St. in Wayne. The $25
admission fee includes a 7 p.m. dinner
buffet prepared by Chef Tony, entry into
a drawing for a door prize and a cashbar.
Pre-sale only, a table of 10 can be pur-
chased for the price of only nine admis-
sions, or $225, a $25 savings.
Music will be provided by DJ Dock
and photos will be taken by The Best of
Detroit.
Tickets are now on sale at Henry's
Service Center onWayneRoad, (734) 722-
1111 or email
.
On New Year's Eve,
the performance
of Kalamazoo will
include an
afterglow provided by
Rocky's of Northville...
”
‘Kalamazoo’ now on stage
