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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 14, 2017
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday November 14, 2017 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Anthony, support-
ed by Sneideman to move from open session to closed session at 6:00 p.m. under section 8(e) of the Open Meetings Act for the
purpose of discussion of confidential legal opinions. Motion carried unanimously.
6:00 P.M.: CLOSED SESSION – TO DIS-
CUSS LEGAL OPINIONS Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman,
Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Kristin Kolb, Director Trumbull Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman
to move from closed session to open session at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony,
Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger,
Director Faas, Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb Staff Absent: Director Meier Supervisor Williams reconvened the Open Meeting
at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Sneideman, supported by Anthony to
amend the agenda to remove Item G-13 - Approve Agreement for Construction of Patriot Park Access Driveway, and to add Item
G-13A – Consider Request of Corporation Counsel and Authorize to Proceed as Directed Regarding a Labor Matter and Item
G13B - Consider Request of Corporation Counsel and Authorize to Proceed as Directed Regarding the Hamlet Pond. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of
October 24, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board
Study Session Minutes of November 2, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to approve the Board Study Session Minutes of November 7, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on the watermain replacement project on
Briarfield. Charles Geller, 51138 Scarborough, commented on his personal water bill and the township’s billing methods.
Supervisor Williams and Director Faas explained the factors that are used to configure the water/sewer rates will be affected in
the future. Rami Farhat, 44451 Fair Oaks Drive, commented regarding a water pipe bursting in his home while he was not home,
requesting the township’s assistance in paying his water bill. Treasurer Slavens commented the township is not able to use
Taxpayer dollars to pay his personal water bill. Treasurer Slavens agreed to a separate meeting with Mr. Farhat to discuss his
options.
RECOGNITION: Recognition of John Burdziak
Supervisor Williams acknowledged former trustee John Burdziak
and his contributions to the community. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to enter the following proclamation into the
public record. Motion carried unanimously.
Proclamation in Recognition and Honor of John Burdziak WHEREAS,
John
served as a Canton Trustee for 13 years and his tenure on the board was marked with great progress in the Canton Community;
and
WHEREAS,
John also served on the Planning Commission, Tax Board of Review and the Zoning Board of Appeals for
Canton Township; and
WHEREAS,
John also got involved in committee work as a member of the Recreation Advisory
Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee and the DDA; and
WHEREAS,
John’s heart for service extended beyond the
business of Township administration as he served in other areas of Canton Township as President of the Homeowners Association
at both Windsor Park and the Vistas III, and also volunteered his time to the Canton Goodfellows and First Step; and
WHERE-
AS,
John was a true community leader and should be looked to as an example for those who are coming up to help guide Canton
Township’s future; and
WHEREAS,
We are honored to recognize his work today as he served his community with dignity,
respect, dedication and commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE I,
Pat Williams, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Supervisor
of the Charter Township of Canton, do hereby honor John Burdziak for his many years of service to our community.
IN WIT-
NESS WHEREOF
, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Canton Township to be affixed this 14th day of
November, 2017. ___ SEAL Attest: Signed
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve pay-
ment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Establish Board of Trustees
Meeting Dates For 2018. (Clerk)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to establish the Canton Township Board of Trustees
meeting schedule for the year 2018 as follows: first, second, third, fourth, and fifth Tuesday of each month for the Charter
Township of Canton. Regular Meetings of the Board will be held at 7:00 p.m. and Study Session Meetings at 6:00 p.m. Meetings
are held in 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 2018. All adjust-
ments to this schedule to be posted individually. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1.
Consideration of First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 of The Canton Code Of Ordinances, Sec. 90-93,
The Cherry Hill Historic District, by Clarifying the Parcel Identification Number Of Properties Identified as
“Contributing” to the District and to Attach a Map of the District as Referenced in the Ordinance. (CLS)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman introduce and hold the first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 90, Sec. 90-93, the Cherry
Hill Historic District, to amend and clarify the parcel identification by numbers for the homes listed as contributing to the District,
and further to attach a map of the historic district as referenced in the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist,
supported by Foster table for consideration an ordinance amending Chapter 90, Sec. 90-93, the Cherry Hill Historic District, to
amend and clarify the parcel identification by numbers for the homes listed as contributing to the District, and further to attach
a map of the historic district as referenced in the ordinance and hold a second reading on November 28, 2017. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of Wage Increase for Merit (Full-Time, Non-Union) Employees for the 2018
Fiscal Year. (Supervisor)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the proposed 2.0% across the board wage scale
increase for Merit Employees for the 2018 fiscal year, as recommended by the Merit Commission at their meeting of October 30,
2017. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of Wage Increase for Elected Officials for the 2018 Fiscal
Year. (Supervisor)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve a 2% wage increase for the Canton Township
Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees to be effective January 1, 2018. Motion failed by a vote of 7 to 0.
Item G-4. Consider
Increasing Blanket Purchase Order for Dominic’s Cement Works. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
approve an increase of $15,000 from water account #592- 536.930_0050 to blanket Purchase Order #2017-00000025, for
Dominic’s Cement Works to cover costs of needed concrete repairs due to emergency infrastructure repairs. Motion carried unan-
imously.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of a 2017 Budget Amendment for the Document Scanning Project and Increase
Blanket P.O. #2017-00002296 to ARC Document Solutions. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve
an increase the blanket P.O. to ARC Document Solutions in the amount of $22,340 for the additional scanning that is required to
complete the Commercial Plans Scanning (Phase 1) undertaken by Municipal Services for the On-Base document retention proj-
ect. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-6. Consider Approval of Payment of the Annual Software License Fees to
Kiriworks for the On-Base Document Management System. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve
payment of $12,430, for the annual software license fees to Kiriworks for the On-Base document management system. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item G-7. Consider Approval of a Letter of Intent to Purchase Real Estate & Authorize Real Estate
Purchase Agreement for 2.44 Acres of Vacant Property on Proctor Road. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the letter of intent and execute the final purchase agreement for 2.44 acres of vacant
property with Livonia Builders Sheffield Park, LLC for an amount of $183,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-8.
Consider Request to Create and Fill the Marketing Specialist Position. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman
to create and fill the position of Marketing Specialist, Salary Grade 3. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-9. Consider
Approval to Replace Fiber Link Between the Administration Building and the Summit on the Park. (CLS)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to waive the bid process and authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract for the Replacement
of Fiber Link between the Administration Building and the Summit on The Park including the split off component with Western
Tel-Com in the amount of $35,012 to be paid from Cable TV Fund Account # 230-250.970_0010 – Capital Outlay Computers
and Equipment and $7,480 form Account # 101-270-50.970_0080 Capital Outlay Land Improvements. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approved the following budget amendment: Decrease Expense: 230-
250.990 Transfer to Fund Balance $35,012 Increase Expenses: 230-250.970_0010 Capital Outlay Computers & Equip $35,012
Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-10. Consider Authorization of Projects for Pond Bank Stabilization Project. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract for the Summit and Pheasant Run Hole
# 10 Pond Bank Reconstruction with JSS-Macomb LLC, 48228 Conifer Drive, Shelby Twp., MI 48315 in the amount of
$125,500. Funds to be paid from Account #101-270-50.970_0080 Parks Capital Outlay Land Improvement ($79,338) and
Account #584-756-50.970_0030 Pheasant Run Capital Outlay Machinery and Equipment ($46,162). Motion carried unanimous-
ly. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the amount of $24,500 to Reliable Landscaping, Inc., 8285 Lilley Rd,
Canton MI 48187 for the installation of a new irrigation system for the planned reconstructed Summit pond bank to be paid from
Account #101-270-50.970_0080, Parks Capital Outlay Land Improvement. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-11. IT Services
– Renewal of CivicPlus Website Hosting Services. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a purchase
order in the amount not to exceed $15,738.60 payable to CivicPlus Inc. for a renewal of hosting services, software support and
maintenance services provided by CivicPlus covering a period of one (1) year. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-12.
Consider Adopting Resolution Creating the Canton Cares Fund of the Canton Community Foundation and Appointing
the Initial Advisory Committee. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman approve the following resolution creating
the Canton Cares Fund of the Canton Community Foundation and appointing members to the Advisory Committee. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESOLUTION
CREATING THE “CANTON CARES FUND” OF THE CANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE R E C I T A T I O N S:
Canton Township sponsors a number of events
throughout the year aimed at assisting and benefitting various groups in the community, including, but not limited to, seniors,
veterans, youths, the handicapped, residents undergoing times of crisis, and recognizing Township employees. However, because
of constitutional and legal limitations on the use of public funds, Canton Township cannot always contribute financially towards
these beneficial programs. Many times, generous businesses and residents contribute money, services, and goods towards these
programs; however, currently, they are not tax deductible contributions for the donor. In the interest of ensuring future support
for these programs, and to offer an incentive for donors, Canton Township, as proposed by Supervisor Williams, desires to cre-
ate a fund through the Canton Community Foundation to accept donations in support of the various programs offered by the
Township. The Canton Community Foundation (“CCF”) has agreed to receive, hold and manage funds for the benefit of certain,
agreed-upon purposes as set forth in an agreement between Canton Township and the CCF. In accordance with the agreement,
an independent advisory committee shall be formed, and which shall be charged with the responsibility to ensure donated funds
are allocated in accordance with the mission of the fund. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: The
“Canton Cares Fund” is hereby approved to be created as a designated fund of the Canton Community Foundation. The Township
Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the Donor Fund Agreement on behalf of Canton Township. An Advisory Committee is
hereby created to administer the Canton Cares Fund, and solicit, accept and make determinations on the use of funds donated, in
accordance with the mission and bylaws of the Canton Cares Fund. Members of the Advisory Committee shall be recommend-
ed by the Township, Supervisor and confirmed by the Township Board. The Supervisor recommends the following individuals
be appointed as the initial members to the Advisory Committee for the stated terms: Jessica Bunjik- One Year initial term Laura
Mortier- Two Years initial term Kim Scartelli- Two Years initial term Nadia Mekled- Three Years initial term Kristina Wilson-
Three Years initial term Following expiration of the initial terms, all terms on the Advisory Committee shall be for three (3) years.
The Advisory Committee shall hold an organizational meeting as soon as practicable and elect a chair, vice-chair, and a secre-
tary, and adopt Bylaws, notice of which shall be transmitted to both the Canton Community Foundation and the Township Board.
The Advisory Committee shall report annually to the Township Board on the status of the Canton Cares Fund, which report shall
be due 60 days following the close of the calendar year.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and com-
plete copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, at a regular meeting held on the 14 th day of November, 2017 and that said meeting was conducted and public notice
of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will or have been made available as required by said Act.
Michael Siegrist, Clerk Dated: November 14, 2017.
Item G-13. Approve Agreement for Construction of Patriot Park Access
Driveway. (CLS)
Removed by amendment to the agenda.
Item G-13A. Consider Request of Corporation Counsel and
Authorize to Proceed as Directed Regarding a Labor Matter
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the
Township Attorney to proceed in accordance with the direction of the Board regarding a labor matter as discussed in closed ses-
sion. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-13B. Consider Request of Corporation Counsel and Authorize to Proceed as
Directed Regarding the Hamlet Pond.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to authorize the Township Attorney to pro-
ceed in accordance with the direction of the Board regarding the Hamlet pond as discussed in closed session. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Hohenberger invited the board to participate in
the Turkey Trot for a Cause on November 23 rd . Hohenberger reminded the board of the Underwater Bubble Show on November
25 th at the Village Theater. Performances will be 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Clerk Siegrist commented November 16 th will be a
celebration at Gallimore School in Canton commemorating their receiving the National Ranking of Blue Ribbon Status. More
information is available at
.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported
by Sneideman to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. _____
Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams,
Supervisor
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 or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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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 notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
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
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
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
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Publish: 11/22/2017
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 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, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Cathryn Colthurst and Greg Greco. Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: November 9th, 2017 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Applicant Michael and Mary Tusing for property located at 1370 Clavey Court on the north side of Saltz Road between
Saltz and Clavey Court, Zoning R-4 appealing Article V Fences, Walls and Boarders, Section 78-129 (g) Location
Generally; Section 78-131 4.c. Zoning District Restrictions, Partition Fences and Walls, Culs-de-Sac. Parcel ID 71-058-
02-0113-000 (Building)
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
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, aux-
iliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 7, 2017
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday November 7 at
1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster (Arrived at 5:01 p.m.), Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens,
Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Amy Hamilton, Jon LaFever, Guests: Bill
Tesen and several other members of the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage Jill Engel from the Partnership for the Arts and
Humanities
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Update-Downtown Development Authority
Amy Hamilton presented a
PowerPoint providing an overview of the history of the Downtown Development Authority, the members of the board, as well
as the overall goals, functions, and accomplishments of the DDA.
TOPCI 2: Update-Commission for Culture, Arts &
Heritage
Greg Hohenberger, with the assistance of Bill Tesen – Chairman of the commission, presented a PowerPoint providing
an overview of the history and vision of the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage, as well as the overall goals, functions, and
accomplishments of the commission.
TOPCI 3: Update-Partnership for the Arts and Humanities
Jill Engel presented a
PowerPoint providing an overview of the history Partnership for the Arts and Humanities, the members of the board, as well as
the overall goals, functions, and accomplishments of the Partnership. Additionally Ms. Engel covered the progress of recon-
struction/renovation of the Village Arts Factory, Warehouse, and Dormitory, as well as their potential uses. Complete copies of
the PowerPoint presentations are available through the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center
Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours, or by contacting the Secretary to the Clerk at 734-394-5120.
ADDI-
TIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Clerk Siegrist reminded the board important dates in the community.
November 11, 2017, will be the 242 nd birthday of the Marine Corps, the Salute to Service event will place at the Village Theater,
and November 11 is also Veterans Day.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to adjourn at 6:09 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously. _____
Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____ Pat Williams, Supervisor
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 or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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Plymouth Township officials have
approved a 1-percent administration fee
to be added to tax bills beginning next
month.
The new fee approved by a 4-3 vote of
the board was proposed by Treasurer
Mark Clinton. Supervisor Kurt Heise,
Clerk Jerry Vorva and Trustee Gary
Heitman voted in favor of the measure
while trustees Chuck Curmi, Bob
Doroshewitz and Jack Dempsey opposed
adding the fee to tax bills.
The new fee is expected to cost aver-
age homeowners about $43 annually
while businesses will pay more. The fee
is expected to generate $630,000 annually,
Clinton said. The fee is a means to offset
the costs of preparing tax bills, assessing
property taxes, collecting tax levies and
combating property tax appeals, he
added, and is “encouragedby the state.”
Clinton said that the fee would allow
money in the general fund to be used for
other township expenses, such as public
safety.
Curmi, who opposed themeasure, said
the new fee was “really a tax increase.”
He added that it was a tax that the town-
ship could levy without a vote of the resi-
dents. Dempsey, who also opposed the
fee, suggested that the township attempt
to cut some more expenses before impos-
ing the newcharge.
Heise, however, said that surrounding
communities impose the fee to offset
costs in the assessor and treasurer's
offices and that “almost every township
inMichigandoes it.”
Curmi, who opposed the measure,
said the new fee was “really a tax increase.”
He added that it was a tax that the township
could levy without a vote of the residents.
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Officials add ‘administration fee’ to tax bills
Murder suspect arrested
Seniors celebrate holiday
A 41-year-old Ypsilanti man has been
arrested and charged with first degree
murder in the shooting death of an Inkster
man.
Lonnie Edward Hodges, III of
Ypsilanti was arraigned in 22nd District
Court Nov. 7 on themurder charge, as well
as one count of possession of a firearm by
a felon and one count of felony firearm.
The judge ordered that he be held
without bond.
According to Michigan State Police,
Hodges shot 34-year-old Mickael James
Easterling several times Nov. 1, leaving
him to die next to his GMC Yukon in the
driveway of his home in the 28000 block of
ParkwoodStreet in Inkster.
Police said themotive in the crimemay
have been a "domestic issue."
According to state records, Hodges has
an extensive criminal history dating back
to 1997, including convictions for assault
with intent to do great bodily harm, auto
theft, assault with a dangerous weapon
and bank robbery. He was released from
prison inFebruary of 2015.
The Inkster Commission on Aging
Annual Christmas Party is planned for
11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4.
Tickets are limited. For more informa-
tion, call (313) 561-2382. Sales will begin
Nov. 15.
