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including its innovative self-serve theatre
drink station (first inDetroit 11 years ago) - and
Phoenix' creation of buying movie tickets in
the same line as concessions. Additionally, the
classic, hand-painted murals on the lobby
walls and theater hallways have been touched
up; new carpet has been installed and fresh
paint colors have been added throughout the
theater. On-Line movies tickets are now avail-
able
for
the
first
time
at:
WWW.Movietickets.com
and
WWW.Phoenixmovies.net.
Likemany of the theater counterparts of its
day in the '40s, the State Wayne created a
wrap-around marquee. The sign gives the the-
atre its personality with exactly 1,152 lamps -
550which stay lit and 602 on a “chaser” to light
up the downtown streetscape. Phoenix
restored the sign to its former glory with 536
lamps replaced and the electronics fully
restored.
“Marquees such as this classic have gone
dark over time, due to theater closings, the
widening of streets, and the like,” Jacobson
said. “The State Wayne is one of the few such
surviving marquees in Michigan, and the
wrap-around configuration across the front
and side of the theatre is pretty unique any-
where in the country. This was a project I
wanted to take on from the minute I saw that
colossalmarquee. It just feels right to helppre-
serve this historic theater and to keep making
movie-going memories in the community for
customers of all ages for years to come.”
The City of Wayne retains ownership but
has signed Phoenix Theatres to manage on a
long-term contract. Phoenix Theatres helped
forge a relationship between the city and the
film studios for the latter to reimburse a large
portion of the digital cinema experience.
Visitors to either www.phoenixmovies.net
or www.movietickets.com can purchase tickets
days in advance, so they can secure tickets
without waiting in line.
Belleville resident Ruth Bleeker would
like to see a lighted Christmas tree at the
FivePoints intersectiondowntown.
Not everyone thinks it's a good idea, how-
ever.
Bleeker approached the Belleville City
Council recently during a regular meeting to
ask for help in having the holiday display
erected, something she says was a tradition
at the spot about 60 years ago.
Bleeker told the council she is donating a
20-foot tree and enlisted someone to erect
and stabilize the tree and install solar lights.
She told the council members that shewould
also be responsible for any plantings dis-
turbed at the site. She told the council mem-
bers that she had first approached the
Downtown Development Authority with the
request, but had been sent to the city. She
also told the city council members that she
had discussed the matter withWayne County
Commissioner Kevin McNamara who sup-
ported the plan. She said that McNamara
sent men to the site to ensure that a tree
would not create any vision interference at
the intersection. Five Points isWayne County
property.
Bleeker asked the city to have the tree
decorated by Department of Public Works
employees and then removed at the end of
the holiday season. She said that she has
enlisted volunteers and donated items to
cover the rest of the costs.
Mayor Kerreen Conley told Bleeker she
wouldhave to go through the various city and
departments to obtain the proper permits for
sucha display.
DPW Director Keith Boc said the depart-
ment had neither the time or the necessary
equipment, such as a cherry picker, to put up
or take down the lights on a tree of that size.
No decision was made on the matter at
the city level andBleeker was referred to the
WayneCounty offices inWayne.
Children inWayne andWestland are going
to get awhole lot healthier.
That's the hope of the Parks and
Recreation Department which just received
a $95,000 state grant to try and make it hap-
pen.
According to Barbara Christner, director
of youth and family services at the joint recre-
ation department, the grant came as a collab-
oration with Eastern Michigan University
21st Century Commission Learning Centers
Bright Future After School Program, which
already had some programs under way in
Wayne-Westland schools.
“It just seemed like a natural collabora-
tion, since they already had programs here,”
Christner said.
The funding will be used to help encour-
age physical activity and healthy eating in
before and after school programs and sum-
mer programming, Christner said.
“We're going to have programs in six
schools,” she said. “We'll be working with par-
ents, too, educating them about providing
healthy snacks.”
Christner said some of the funding would
be used to install another community garden,
this one at Lincoln Elementary School in
Westland, to help teach children about grow-
ing healthy foods.
Additionally, the program will include
monthly meetings with parents, showing
them the farmers' market and discussing
healthier eating.
“In the fall, we are planning a Family
Health Expo,” she said, “which will include
some testing and educations. We've partnered
with Oakwood Health Systems. She added
that she submitted a letter of support from
Oakwood as part of the grant application.
The new effort should state in five schools
in January and continue for the remainder of
the school year, she said. The healthy exer-
cise and eating program will also be part of
the recreation department summer day
camp, she said.
“It should be a lot of fun for the kids and
the parents, too,” she said.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-November 13, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Sean Fletcher, Greg Hohenberger, Lt. Mutchler
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the agenda as amended to revise G-3 Award the Bid and
Authorize Negotiations for a contract for Operation of Fellows Creek Golf Club Revised Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the Board Minutes of October 23, 2012. Motion carried
unanimously.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION: Item 1. RETIREMENT RECOGNITION – TIMOTHY DUNN
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Taj to adopt the resolution in recognition of the retirement of Timothy Dunn, Fire Chief. Motion carried unanimously.
Item
2. PROMOTION BADGE – FIRE CHIEF – JOSHUAMEIER
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the promotion badge
for Fire Chief to Joshua Meier. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. APPOINTMENTS TO TAX
BOARD OF REVIEW. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the appointments of Stan Turek
and Carol Richardson to the Canton Tax Board of Review for a two-year term to expire on 12/31/14. Motion carried unanimously.
Item
2. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE BUILDING BOARD OFAPPEALS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to re-
appoint Greg Trombley, Joseph Philips and Bob Paciocco to the Building Board of Appeals for a new term to expire December 31, 2014.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION & ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to re-appoint Mr. Ron Lieberman to the Planning Commission, (term
to expire December 31, 2015) and Mr. Craig Engel to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, (terms to expire on
December 31, 2015). Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. CONSIDER 2013 MEETING DATES FOR THE BUILDING BOARD
OF APPEALS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to establish the Canton Township’s Building Board of Appeals’
meeting schedule for the year 2013. Meetings will be scheduled as needed and will be held at the Charter Township of Canton
Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center South. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. CONSIDER 2013 MEETING DATES
FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to set the 2013 Planning Commission
Meeting schedule at 7:00 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road as follows:
January 7th , February 4th , March 4th , April 1st , May 6th , June 3rd, July 1st , August 5th , September 9th , October 7th , November
4th , December 2nd . Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. CONSIDER 2013 MEETING DATES FOR THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to establish the Canton Township Zoning Board of Appeals’ meet-
ing schedule for the year 2013 as follows: Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Charter Township of Canton
Administration Building, 1150 Canton CenterSouth. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMIS-
SION FOR CULTURE, ARTS & HERITAGE. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the appointments of
Deana Salhaney and Fanny Raina and the re-appointments of Darian Moore, Susan Schwandt, Herb Scott, and Donald Soenen to the
Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage for three-year terms to expire December 31, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8.
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO SPECIALIZED SERVICES VEHICLE AGREEMENT WITH SMART. (CLS)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Addendum to Specialized Services Vehicle Agreement with SMART. Motion carried
unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1, TENTATIVELY SETTING
UPA SPECIALASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD #2012-1) FOR ROAD REPAIRS AT LEXINGTON SQUARE SUBDIVISION.
(MSD)
supported by Taj to approve a change order on the Phase 3 Relief Sewer Project to Stante Excavating Incorporated for an amount
of $118,448.00 plus a contingency of $12,000, to perform the construction of the Warren-Lotz Sanitary Sewer Diversion Project. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1, TENTATIVELY SETTING UP A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD #2012-2) FOR ROAD REPAIRS AT WETHERSFIELD CONDOMINIUM. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to adopt Resolution No. 1 for the Wethersfield Condominium SAD #2012-2. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Item 3. AWARD THE BID FOR OPERATION OF FELLOWS CREEK GOLF CLUB; WAIVE BID PROCEDUREAND
AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS FOR TERMS FOR GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
McLaughlin to award the bid and authorize negotiations for a contract for the operation of Fellows Creek Golf Club to Billy Casper Golf,
8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 350, Vienna, Virginia, subject to the approval of the Township Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION TO THE WARREN-LOTZ SANITARY
SEWER DIVISION PROJECT TO STANTE EXCAVATING INCORPORATION. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to
approve a change order on the Phase 3 Relief Sewer Project to Stante Excavating Incorporated for an amount of $118,448.00 plus a con-
tingency of $12,000, to perform the construction of the Warren-Lotz Sanitary Sewer Diversion Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CANTON’S PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY ANNUAL FEE TO THE STATE
OF MICHIGAN. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to authorize payment of Canton’s Public Water Supply Annual Fee to
the State of Michigan in the amount of $16,913.64. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. AWARD BID FOR PRINTING, SORTING
AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE DISCOVER BROCHURE. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to award the print-
ing, sorting, and distribution of four editions of the 2013/2014 Discover Brochure to Woodward Printing Services, 11 Means Drive,
Platteville, WI 53818 in the amount of $43,908 to be paid from the following accounts over 2013 & 2014:
Division
Account # Amount
Senior
101-672-50-900_0040
$ 6,586.20
Recreation
101-691-50-900_0040
$ 26,783.88
Summit
208-757-50-900_0040
$ 6,147.12
CSC
101-755-50-900_0040
$ 4,390.80
TOTAL $ 43,908.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. AUTHORIZE THE LEASE OF CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS EQUIPMENT. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to authorize the 3-year lease agreement for 8 pieces of cardiovascular fitness equipment with Direct
Fitness Solutions, 600 Tower Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 in the amount of $30,415.56 (3 annual payments of $10,138.52). Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Item 8. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF MILO RANGE PRO 4 TRAINING SIMULATOR. (PSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the purchase of the MILO Range Pro 4 training simulator, and add-on weaponry, from IES
Interactive Training, 1229 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, in the amount of $33,695, utilizing a combination of contribution
and grant funds from the Ford Fund, MMRMA, and JAG. I further move to approve the following budget amendment to the 2012 Police
Fund:
Increase Revenues:
Federal Grants ARRA: #207-000.501-0002 $8,000 Contributions: #207-000.674 $15,000
Increase
Appropriations:
Program Expenses – 2009 ARRA JAG: #207-301-50.743.0010 $8,000 Capital Outlay Machinery & Equipment: #207-
301-50.970.0040 $15,000 Motion carried unanimously.
Item. 9. AWARD ONE CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION CON-
TRACT. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 43850 Applewood to
Re-Construction in the amount of $15,575.00 plus a contingency of $1,557.50 for a purchase order total of $17,132.50. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGES TO THE FULL-TIME ELECTED OFFICIALS DEFINED
BENEFIT. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve a change to the Full-Time Elected Officials’ defined benefit
pension plan by bridging down the multiplier and capping the Township’s contribution to such defined benefit pension plans to be con-
sistent the benefit levels approved by the Merit Commission for the Merit employees, should the Merit Commission approve such
change. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF ONE PERCENT ADMINIS-
TRATION FEE. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Treasurer to place a 1% administration fee on the
future property tax bills, beginning with the property tax bill dated December 1, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
The next
Board meeting will be the Swearing in Ceremony of the Board of Trustees by the Honorable Mike Gerou on Tuesday, November 20,
2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 9:50 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 21, 2012
EC112112-0654 2.5 x 10.589
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS AGENDA
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, December 13, 2012 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, Vicki Welty, Dawn Zuber
Alternate:
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: November 8, 2012 Minutes
General Calendar:
1.
Kevin Deters, Metro Detroit Signs, 23544 Hoover Rd, Warren, MI 48089 applicant and project representative for Life
Church located at 7001 N. Haggerty Rd, west side of Haggerty Rd. between Warren and Greenfield Ct. Roads. Appealing
Sign Ordinance 6A.15 Ground Signs. Parcel 046-99-0003-715. (Building)
2.
Mukesh Patel, B.A.P.S. Development Inc., 3175 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 applicant and project
representative for property located at 3175 S. Canton Center Rd.,east side of Canton Center between Palmer and Geddes
Roads. Appealing Ordinance 2.16C Exceptions. Parcel 107-99-0004-706. (Planning)
3.
Kevin Lapp, Rock Auto, 260 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, MI 48188 applicant and project representative for Rock Auto,
44625 Michigan Ave., South side of Michigan Avenue between Artley and Canton Center Roads. Appealing Ordinance 6.02
Q4 Outdoor Display of Vehicles. Parcels 134-01-0026-301, 134-01-0025-301, 134-01-0027-301. (Planning)
4.
Election of Officers
5.
Acceptance of ZBA meeting dates - 2013
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 5:00 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.
Publish November 21, 2012
EC112112-0653 2.5 x 4.767
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 21, 2012
EC112112-0652 2.5 x 1.557
Installation of ‘Community Christmas Tree’ is discussed
State recreation grant will be used in schools
Businessman Jerry Steinhauer dies
B
ELLEVILLE
- W
AYNE
- W
ESTLAND
Well-known Wayne business-
man Gerald Dennis “Jerry”
Steinhauer, 72, died peacefully at
home, surrounded by his family
Nov. 15.
Mr. Steinhauer had battled
Parkinson's disease for several
years.
A founding partner of
Professional Insurance Associates
in Wayne, he began his 50-year
career at Steinhauer Insurance
Agency. He was a member of the
Wayne Rotary Club for more than
40 years and also served on the
board of the Oakwood
Foundation.
Mr. Steinhauer was born April
21, 1940 in Wayne, the son of
Lawrence and Lillian (Avery)
Steinhauer. He was raised in
Wayne and attended Wayne
Memorial High School andWayne
StateUniversity.
He married Judith Bogetta on
Jan. 8, 1960. The couple was
renowned for great entertaining at
their home on Sugarloaf Lake and
are remembered for hosting chil-
dren's visits with Santa Claus and
countless holiday and lake parties.
Mr. Steinhauer was an accom-
plished boat driver for competi-
tive water ski tournaments. He
also enjoyed golfing with his
friends and his four sons. He had
an ardent interest in Native
American culture and artifacts
and traveled the western United
States extensively with his wife.
They took each of their grandchil-
dren on a special trip to
Yellowstone and the Tetons. After
every trip, GaGa (Grandpa Jerry)
handwrote an album for the
grandchild.
In addition to his wife, Judi, Mr.
Steinhauer is survived by his five
children, Philip (Kirstin), Krystn
(Robert), Martin (Nancy), David
(Kelly) and Matthew (Anne); his
grandchildren, Tyler, Troy,
Alexander, Claire, Jacob, Michael,
Collin, Eric and Mia, and a host of
friends.
A memorial service is planned
for 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at the
Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home,
901N. MainSt., Chelsea. Visitation
will take place from2-3 p.m.
Gerald “Jerry” Steinhauer