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BELLEVILLE - CANTON

Canton trustees prohibit marijuana businesses

Julie Brown Canton ordinance prohibiting Board of Trustees approved a 2 ”
Staff Writer marijuana businesses in the percent raise for full-time, It doesn't mean
township is scheduled. nonunion employees of the town-
Marijuana businesses won't Williams also noted incremen- ship, while exempting elected we can't revisit it in a year,
sprout up soon in Canton tal costs including law enforce- trustees. Board members, with two years, three years.
Township, as members of the ment, with Canton Public Safety Treasurer Dian Slavens absent,
board of trustees tentatively Director Joshua Meier explaining also reacted to an appeal from
nixed such action at the Nov. 13 that the existing marijuana law in Fawne Scrivens who owns
meeting. Canton allows 2.5 ounces of it and Kneaded Balance LLC, a mas- bad actors,” noted Williams. “You Mike and his staff did a hell of a
“Communities are not up to 10 marijuana plants on sage business in a small suite on very credibly presented your job,” Anthony said. Siegrist
required to allow marijuana busi- one's property. Canton Center Road in the town- case.” thanked the 300-some volunteers
nesses,” noted Canton Township Said Canton Trustee Sommer ship. Canton Board of Trustees coordinated in Canton and his
Supervisor Pat Williams. Trustee Foster, “Since they are still illegal Scrivens emphasized her members discussed the issues own colleagues.
Steven Sneideman and one resi- federally, they operate as a cash being licensed and credentialed, involved with a nearby day care Joe Arcel was also thanked at
dent asked about tax revenue business.” adding she only takes referrals on and the massage business. After the Nov. 13 meeting for donating
impact. Canton Clerk Michael Siegrist clients from chiropractors, physi- discussion, trustees OK'd 100 chairs for classroom use at
“It would just be good to know said, “I voted in favor of Proposal cal therapists and the like. “I am Scrivens' business while noting the Village Theater at Cherry Hill
at some point,” Sneideman said. 1,” the ballot issue. He appreci- no moral threat to children or the the 2019 ordinance for such busi- through Canton Leisure Services.
Williams, who cited Nov. 6 ates decriminalization, but added church community,” said nesses may or may not change. Arcel is involved with a Spotlight
approval by Michigan voters of a the township has commercial lia- Scrivens, who drew sympathy “You're home free for this year Players production there.
recreational marijuana vote, said bility. from township leaders over ordi- and we'll see you in January,” Of volunteer Arcel, Williams
counties, cities and townships dif- Added Williams, “It doesn't nance confusion. said Trustee John Anthony, who added, “He said, 'Hey, we need
fer in tax impact. mean we can't revisit it in a year, “You're probably the most also praised Siegrist on handling this. Don't worry about money.'”
A Tuesday, Nov. 27, second two years, three years.” credible person who has come in the Nov. 6 midterm election. The value of the chairs exceeded
reading with likely passage of the In other action, the Canton and spoken. We have had some “It went through smoothly. $3,000, all donated by Arcel.

Hero family's military service, adding U.S. Lake algae blooms cleared
The Consul General told of his own

troops “came to our rescue in 1917. We are The toxic green algae in Belleville installed at the lake and continued sam-
FROM PAGE 1 blood brothers from the very beginning.” Lake has now dissipated and the water is pling and testing has taken place, Best
The Consul General pinned the medal safe, although consuming fish from the said, and Belleville Lake was determined
month, Miller fought in the forests of with its red ribbon to Miller's left lapel of lake remains under a state warning, to be free and clean of the algae on Oct. 4
northeastern France, Belgium and the Army uniform, after Don Miller put an according to a report from Van Buren He told the members of the commis-
Luxembourg until the Axis was repelled Army hat on his father. The Color Guard Township Director of Public Services sion that the algae blooms are not a new
over the Rhine. He left Europe on Oct. 25, included both the American and French Matthew Best. occurrence and that with new procedures
1945, and was honorably discharged in flags. Best told the members of the Van in place at the state level there could be
November at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. Williams, with Anthony and Canton Buren Township Environmental more monitoring of the water quality in
Canton Township Trustee John Clerk Michael Siegrist, gave Miller a wood- Commission during their regular meeting the lake.
Anthony visited the Normandy region with en cane with an eagle's head. Williams last month that the lake is now free and Environmental Commission chairman
his wife. Anthony noted both the 243rd noted the description of a veteran as some- clear of algae problems. Dave Brownlee said he witnessed the
anniversary of the United States Marine one who has “signed a blank check The algae was first reported in early algae which looked like slime or a paint
Corps, in which he served, as well as payable to the American government up to September by a local resident. Rom the slick about 20-foot long in the water.
Miller's bravery, loyalty and dedication. and including their life.” Michigan Department of Environmental The algae occurs when there is phos-
Lacroix switched quickly from his For his bravery during combat, the quality responded to the report and sent phorus, heat and a temperature inversion,
native tongue (“Merci, monsieur.”) to Miller has received distinctions including biology and chemistry experts to take sam- Best explained. He said the advisory from
English: “Mr George Miller served his European African Middle Eastern Ribbon ples. One microsystem was discovered in the state not to eat fish from Belleville
country. In serving his country, he served with six Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Belleville Lake, Best told the commission Lake because certain chemicals are still
my country. In serving my country, he Medal and the WORLD WAR II Victory members. The organism was a blue-green being found in water from nearby Ford
saved it,” Lacroix said of France. medal. algae that was fatal to pets. Signs were Lake.

Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 13, 2018
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. SPECIAL HEARING: SH-
1: Petition to Appeal Massage Establishment License Denial; Chapter 18 Article III Section 18-92; for Kneaded Balance
5820 N. Canton Center Road, Suite #183, Canton, MI 48187. (Clerk) Motion by Sneideman, supported by Anthony to open
the Special Hearing – to Appeal the denial of a Massage Establishment License by Kneaded Balance, LLC. at 6:32 p.m. Motion
by Sneideman, supported by Graham-Hudak that the determination of the Board of Trustees, upon hearing all the evidence sub-
mitted and reviewing documents denies the appeal and upholds the Clerk’s denial of a 2018 massage establishment license for
Kneaded Balance 5820 N. Canton Center Road, Suite #183, Canton, MI 48187 Roll Call Vote: Yea: Williams, Sneideman Nay:
Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Absent: Slavens Motion failed. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony, to grant the
appeal to approve the Massage Establishment License for 2018 for Kneaded Balance at 5820 N. Canton Center Road, Suite #183,
Canton, MI 48187 and to instruct the Clerk to issue the approval of the 2019 license contingent upon approval of an amendment
to the existing Massage Establishment Licensing Ordinance. Roll Call Vote: Yea: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Williams, Nay: Sneideman Absent: Slavens Motion carried. Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to close the Special Hearing
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA – to Appeal the denial of a Massage Establishment License by Kneaded Balance, LLC. at 7:13 p.m. (5 minute recess) Supervisor
DECEMBER 13, 2018 Williams called the regular meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members
Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Slavens Staff Present: Director
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, December 13, 2018 at 7:00 Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Adoption of Agenda Motion by Siegrist, supported by
PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Sneideman to approve the agenda with an amendment to add item C-3 Consider Adoption of a Resolution for Approval of
Road, Canton, MI 48188. Application for additional MERS Service Credit by employee. Motion carried by all members present. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2018 as presented. Motion
7:00 P.M. carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Study Session Minutes of
October 30, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments: None Payment
Call to Order of the Bills: Motion by Sneideman, supported by Anthony to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all
members present. Acknowledgment of Quarterly Investment Report The decision was made to defer this action until the
Pledge of Allegiance Treasurer is able to attend a meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Establish Board Of Trustees Meeting Dates For
2019. (Clerk) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to establish the Canton Township Board of Trustees meeting sched-
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski. ule for the year 2019 as follows: The second and fourth Tuesday of each month will be Regular Meetings of the Board held at
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos 7:00 p.m. The first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month will be Study Session Meetings of the Board held at 6:00 p.m.
Meetings are normally held in the Board of Trustees meeting room on the First Floor of the Charter Township of Canton
Approval of Agenda Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Meetings may be cancelled to coordinate with election
dates as scheduled for 2019. All adjustments to this schedule to be posted individually on the Canton Website as well as posted
Approval of Minutes: on the Announcement Boards at the Township Administration Building. Motion carried by all members present. Item C-2.
NOVEMBER 8th, 2018 Meeting Minutes Reappointments and New Appointment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to reappoint John Spencer and Celena Khatib to the CDBG Advisory Council for a
General Calendar: three year term, effective January 1, 2019 and expiring on December 31, 2021. Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to appoint Elaine Thomas to the CDBG Advisory Council for a three-year term, effective
1. Applicant Jory Bales, for property located at 44305 Gordon, on the south side of Gordon, between Sheldon and Brookline January 1, 2019 and expiring on December 31, 2021. Motion carried by all members present. Item C-3. Consider Adoption of
Roads, Zoning R-5, appealing Article 26.00 Section 26.02 Requirements for agricultural and residential districts, Parcel a Resolution for Approval of Application for additional MERS Service Credit by employee. (FBD) Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ID 71-057-01-0441-000 (Building) ported by Sneideman to adopt the Resolution allowing the purchase of additional service credit by Michael Steckel. Motion car-
ried by all members present. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of a Property Split for Cross/Bajorek.
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 (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the property split for parcel # 035-01-0034-002 in Supervisor’s
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120. Canton Plat #2 as shown on the attached survey revision date 10-24-18. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-2.
Consider Approval of an Amendment of $12,500 to the Purchase Order Contract to Smithgroup for the Lower Rouge
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Trail Extension Project. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve an amendment to the existing Purchase
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Order Contract to Smithgroup for Lower Rouge River Trail Design services for an amount not-to-exceed $12,500. Motion car-
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special ried by all members present. Item G-3. Consider First Reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article VII, Division
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact 1, of the Canton Code of Ordinances entitled “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions” to revise Section and 46-506. (PSD)
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 46, Article VII,
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice. Sec. 46-506 of the Canton Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org Sneideman to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and to schedule a second reading
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for November 27, 2018. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-4. Consider Awarding Bid for Cable Video Server.
(CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to award the bid for the Cable Video Server to ProVideo Systems, 26471
South Point Road. Perrysburg OH, 43551 in the amount of $28,155 with funds to be paid from account # 230-250.970_0010,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Capital Outlay Computers and Equipment. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-5. Award Bid for Printing, Sorting
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS and Distribution of the Discover Brochure. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to award the printing, sorting,
and distribution of four editions of the 2019/2020 Discover Brochure to Grand Blanc Printing, 9449 Holly Road, Grand Blanc,
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at MI 48439 in the amount of $46,388.00 to be paid from the following accounts over 2019 & 2020: Division Account # Amount
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Senior 101-672-50-900_0040 $ 6,958.20 Recreation 101-756-50-900_0040 $ 28,296.68 Summit 208-757-50-900_0040 $
6,494.32 CSC 101-755-50-900_0040 $ 4,638.80 TOTAL $ 46,388.00 Motion carried by all members present. Item G-6.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township Consider Approval for the Pump Replacement at Canton Sports Center. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, to approve a purchase order for the replacement of the Canton Sports Center storm water pump to Kennedy Industries, 4925 Holtz
or activities. Drive, Wixom, MI 48393 in the amount of $20,200 to be paid from Account #592-445.930_0050. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Item G-7. Consider Budget Amendment for Village Theater and Donation Recognition. (CLS) Motion by
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the following budget amendment: Increase Revenue 101-761-50.675 VT Donations
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of $3,729 Increase Expenditure 101-761-50.985 Furniture & Equipment $3,729 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by
the ADA. Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to recognize Mr. Joe Arcel as the donor of the new Biltmore Studio chairs at the Village
Theater. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-8. Approval of Budget Amendment for Ridge Road Paving. (FBD)
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve a budget amendment as follows: Increase (Decrease) Expenditures: 403-
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township 506-02.970_0050 – Capital Outlay Road Construction Infrastructure ($3,135,000) 403-506-02.990 – Transfer to Fund Balance
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other $3,012,500 Increase (Decrease) Revenues: 403-000.695 – Fund Balance Appropriation ($122,500) Motion carried by all mem-
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. bers present. Item G-9. Consider Approval Of Wage Increase For Merit (Full-Time, Non-Union) Employees For The 2019
Fiscal Year. (Supv.) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the proposed 2.0% across the board wage scale
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies increase for Merit Employees for the 2019 fiscal year, as recommended by the Merit Commission at their meeting of October 8,
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- 2018. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-10. Consider First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, by
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets adding a New Article VIII, entitled “Marihuana Establishments”. (Legal) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to intro-
are generally prohibited. duce for first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 18 of the Canton Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by all members
present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- Ordinances, and to schedule a second reading for November 27, 2018. Motion carried by all members present. ADDITIONAL
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: Director Hohenberger stated the township tree lighting will take place on December 5,
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Trustee Anthony wished Happy 243 rd Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps and complimented Clerk Siegrist on
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as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. the smooth election held on Tuesday November 6 . Trustee Graham-Hudak stated there will be “Coffee with a Trustee” this
Saturday at Biggby coffee. Supervisor Williams commended Resident George Miller Sr. on receiving the French Government’s
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Highest Honor to a Military Veteran – the French Foreign Legion Medal of Honor. Upon receiving this medal Mr. Miller was
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. elevated to knighthood by France. This was authorized by the President of France. Clerk Siegrist also thanked the inspectors who
worked as election inspectors as well as the other members of the township administration. ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony,
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. _____ Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 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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