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December 4, 2014
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 25, 2014
6:30 P.M.CLOSED SESSION – TO DISCUSS CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL OPINION
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to move from open session to closed session at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of discus-
sion of legal opinion. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, LaJoy, McLaughlin,
Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Kristin Kolb, Guest
Present:
Ken Sachs of Miller Canfield. Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to move from closed session to open ses-
sion at 7:06 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton was held Tuesday, November 25, 2015 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meet-
ing to order at 7:07 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, LaJoy, McLaughlin,
Sneideman, Williams, Yack Members Absent: Bennett Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director
Mutchler, Director Trumbull, Fire Chief Meier, Kristin Kolb, Carolyn Cox
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by LaJoy, supported by
Sneideman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by
Sneideman, supported by Anthony to approve the Board Minutes of October 28, 2014 as presented. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to approve the Special Board Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2014
as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
None
Payment of Bills
Motion
by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
PUBLIC HEARING: Item PH-1. Public Hearing and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. (Fin)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Sneideman to open the Public Hearing on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget at 7:08 pm. Motion carried
by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to close the Public Hearing on the Adoption of the Fiscal
Year 2015 Budget at 7:10 pm. There was no public comment. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to adopt the fol-
lowing resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON Adoption of Fiscal Year 2015 Budget WHEREAS,
Act 359 of 1947, The Charter Township Act, requires
that the annual budget be adopted by resolution and;
WHEREAS,
pursuant to MCLA 141.412 and .413, notice of a public hear-
ing on the proposed 2015 budget was published in a newspaper of general circulation on November 13, 2014, and a public hear-
ing on the proposed budgets was held on November 25, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
, that estimated total
revenues and expenditures for the 2015 fiscal year are hereby appropriated on a fund level basis. Totals by fund are as follows:
Fund #
Fund Description
2015 Proposed
Budget
101
General Fund
23,991,174
206
Fire Fund
13,055,700
207
Police Fund
18,246,025
208
Community Center Fund
3,633,837
219
Street Lighting
334,575
230
Cable TV
1,712,500
246
Community Improvement
2,146,800
261
911 Service
992,500
266
WWN Forfeiture
433,000
274
CDBG 312,000 276 NSP
150,000
301
Energy Project Debt Service
346,991
401
Capital Projects
2,500
403
Capital Projects - Roads
24,356
555
Solid Waste
3,803,295
584
Golf Course
3,699,283
592
Water and Sewer
39,079,000
661
Fleet Maintenance
1,970,979
736
Post Employment Benefits
3,476,213
852
Special Assessment Debt Service
551,525
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Supervisor has the authority to approve budget adjustments within a depart-
ment based upon recommendation by the appropriate Department Director and the Finance and Budget Director in accordance
with adopted policies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Charter Township of Canton Board adopts the 2014 budget for
the various funds on a fund level. Township officials responsible for the expenditures authorized in the budget may expend
Township funds up to, but not to exceed, the total appropriation authorized for each fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that
there shall not be any new positions created that shall result in an increase in employee headcount within a department or division
without prior Township Board approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that existing vacant and budgeted positions and reclas-
sified positions may be filled by the Township Supervisor only after review and approval by the Department Director and the
Finance and Budget Director.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that claims against the Township shall be approved by the
Charter Township of Canton Board prior to being paid. The Township Clerk and the Township Treasurer may authorize payment
of certain claims prior to approval by the Township Board to avoid late penalties, service charges and interest, for example utili-
ties and payroll, in accordance with approved salaries and hourly rates adopted by the Township Board. The Township Board shall
receive a list of claims paid prior to approval for approval at the next Board meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1.
Consider Reappointment Of Planning Commission Members. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to re-
appoint Brad Cambridge and Sue Dodson to the Canton Township Planning Commission, terms to expire December 31, 2017.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Consider An Extension Of The Moratorium On New Smoking Lounges
And Facilities. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to adopt the following resolution extending the morato-
rium on new smoking lounges and facilities. Motion carried by all members present.
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF
WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Resolution Extending Moratorium On Smoking Lounges And Facilities
R E C I T A T I O N S:
On May 27, 2014, the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Canton adopted a Moratorium on
Smoking Facilities and Lounges. The Moratorium provided for a 180-day period during which the need for regulation of Smoking
lounges and facilities would be studied, and possible zoning ordinance and regulatory provisions would be reviewed and devel-
oped. A proposed set of regulations has been developed and reviewed by staff, and is set for a study session with the Board of
Trustees on December 2, 2014. The Moratorium adopted on May 27, 2014, is set to expire on or about November 27, 2014. In
order to prevent operation of smoking lounges and facilities that is inconsistent with the proposed regulations, the Township
Administration has determined that it would be reasonable to extend the Moratorium for a period of time to allow for the review
and, if appropriate, the adoption of regulations for smoking lounges and facilities. The Board of Trustees is in agreement that an
extension of the moratorium is appropriate under these circumstances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOL-
LOWS:
1. The Moratorium on Smoking Lounges and Facilities is hereby extended until February 13, 2015, to allow for a study
session on December 2, 2014, of a proposed ordinance regulating smoking lounges and other facilities, as well as the time for the
statutorily required adoption process of an ordinance, should the Board determine to proceed. 2. If the Board determines to pro-
ceed with adoption of an ordinance regulating smoking lounges and facilities, and the ordinance does not pass first reading, then
the moratorium shall expire the day after the Board fails to take action on the first reading. 3. If the Board does determine to pro-
ceed with an ordinance regulating smoking lounges, then it is expected the first reading would be held on January 13, 2015, fol-
lowed by a second reading on January 27, 2015, with an anticipated publication and effective date of February 5, 2015. 4. If an
ordinance is adopted by the Township Board, and the effective date of the ordinance is prior to February 13, 2015, then the mora-
torium shall expire on the effective date of an ordinance.
Item C-3. Consider 2015 Meeting Dates For The Commission For
Culture, Arts & Heritage. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to establish the 2015 Canton Commission for
Culture, Arts & Heritage meeting schedule at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room E of the Administration Building, 1150
S. Canton Center Road, quarterly on the designated Monday of the established months. Meeting Dates: February 9, 2015; May
11, 2015; August 10, 2015 November 9, 2015. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-4. Request for Resolution of
Local Body of Government to Recognize “Special Needs Association, Inc.” As ANonprofit in the Community For Purposes
of Making Application for a “Charitable Gaming License” To The Bureau of State Lottery. (Clerk)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Anthony to approve the request from the “Special Needs Association, Inc.”, 43050 Ford Road, Ste. 150, Canton,
Michigan 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan; to be recognized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of
obtaining a charitable gaming license. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-5 Consider Approval of Public Safety’s
Five-Year Strategic Plan. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to approve Canton Public Safety’s Five Year
Strategic Plan, 2014-2018, as previously presented to the Canton Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried by all members
present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of the Special Land Use Request and Site Plan for Jimmy
John’s. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to adopt a resolution approving Special Use and Site Plan for
Jimmy Johns. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
CANTON
Special Use and Site Plan for Jimmy John’s WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Evan Priest, has requested spe-
cial use for a fast food restaurant and site plan approval for Jimmy John’s to be located on Michigan Avenue between Beck and
Belleville Roads and identified as EDP# 131-99-0011- 000; and
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission found the proposed spe-
cial use and site plan to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township and recommended approval; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and site plan and determines the proposal to be consistent with the
Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions described in the analysis and recommenda-
tion form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the Project Sponsor, Mr. Evan Priest, to conduct the
special use for the proposed Jimmy John’s fast food restaurant and does hereby approve the site plan subject to compliance with
any conditions contained herein and all other regulations of the Township.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of the Special Land
Use Request for Kroger Store Outdoor Display Area. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt the
resolution approving Special Use for Kroger Outdoor Display. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Use for Kroger Outdoor Display WHEREAS,
the
Project Sponsor, Mr. Charles McCullah, has requested special use approval for the Kroger Outdoor Display to be located on Ford
Road between Canton Center and Beck Roads and identified as EDP# 061-99-0003-704 ; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township and recommended
approval; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and determines the proposal to be consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions described in the analysis and recommen-
dation form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the Project Sponsor, Mr. Charles McCullah, to con-
duct the special use for the proposed Kroger Outdoor Display area subject to compliance with any conditions contained herein and
all other regulations of the Township.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of the Special Land Use Request and Site Plan for the
Singh Sabbha School Addition. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to adopt the resolution approving
Special Use and Site Plan for Singh Sabha School. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Use and Site Plan for Singh Sabha School WHEREAS,
the
Project Sponsor, Mr. Mohinder Singh, has requested special use approval for the Singh Sabha School to be located on Canton
Center Road between Palmer and Geddes Roads and identified as EDP# 112-99-0025-701; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development objectives of the Township and recommended
approval; and,
WHEREAS,
the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and determines the proposal to be consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to the conditions described in the analysis and recommen-
dation form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the Project Sponsor, Mr. Mohinder Singh, to conduct
the special use for the proposed Singh Sabha School subject to compliance with any conditions contained herein and all other reg-
ulations of the Township.
Item G-4. Consider Amendment to the Existing Contract with the Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
for Additional Inspection Services for Private Development Work. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman
to amend the existing contract with Mannik & Smith Group for inspection and testing services on a variety of development proj-
ects at the direction of the Engineering Services Manager for an amount not-to-exceed an additional $20,000.Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-5. Consider Retaining Spalding DeDecker as the Designer for the Lotz Road Water Main
Extension Project and Approval of a Budget Amendment. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve
a budget amendment to the Water and Sewer Fund account numbers as follows: Increase Revenues #592-536.990 (Transfer to
Fund Balance) $55,015. Increase Expenses #592-536.801_0040 (Professional & Contractual Services-Eng) $55,015. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to award a contract to Spalding DeDecker in the
amount not-to-exceed $55,015 for design services for the Lotz Road water main extension project. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
Item G-6. Request to Approve Purchase Order to Election Source for Coding and Testing of Election
Equipment for the November 4, 2014 General Election. (Clerk)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to increase
funds in G/L Account 101-191.801_0050 Professional and Contractual Service Professional to $16,525.46. Funds to be reallocat-
ed as $8,500.00 from Elections Maintenance and Repair Machinery and Equipment G/L Account 101- 191.930_0030 and
$3,000.00 from Elections Operating Supplies G/L Account 101-191.740. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-7.
Consideration of first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 70, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Canton Township Code
of Ordinances by adding a new section 70-6 to Regulate Parking on the Streets of Canton Township. (Supv.)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to introduce for first reading an ordinance which amends Chapter 70 of the Canton
Township Code of Ordinances entitled Regulating Parking on the Streets of Canton Township. Motion carried by all members
present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to table for consideration the proposed text amendment to the Township
Code of Ordinances and schedule a second reading for December 9, 2014. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8.
Consider Approval of Dog Park Shade Structure. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to authorize the
installation of one dog park shade structure by Heaney General Contracting, Inc., 7560 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan,
48197, in the amount of $6,941 to be taken from Account # 101-270-89.970_0080. Motion carried by all members present.
Item
G-9. ConsiderApproval of 2015 FY Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, sup-
ported by Sneideman to approve the 2015 FY Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program contract with SMART in the
amount of $31,942 and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract. Motion carried by all members present.
Item
G-10. Consider Approval of Purchase of Studio Camera Package. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman
to authorize the purchase of the studio camera package from Great Lakes Multi Media, Inc, 1307 Allen Road, Suite D, Troy ,
Michigan in the amount of $26,211.79 to be taken from Account #230-250-97_0010. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11. Consider Approval of Purchase of Two Podiums for the Summit on the Park. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Sneideman to authorize the purchase of two Podiums from AVI Systems, 27280 Haggerty Road, Suite C-2,
Farmington Hills, MI in the amount of $16,083 to be taken from Account #230-250.970_0010. Motion carried by all members
present.
Item G-12. Consider Approval of Emergency Purchase Order to Control Sinkholes. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Sneideman to approve the purchase order to Midwest Maintenance, 37486 Ladywood, Livonia, MI 48154 for emer-
gency repair to the Summit and Pheasant Run storm water pipe and manhole that have developed sinkholes, in the amount of
$8,000 from account # 592-445.930_0050 - Maintenance and Repair of Infrastructure. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-13. Consider Approving the Purchase of Extrication Tools and Cardiac Monitors as awarded by the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Anthony to approve the purchase of Hurst extrication tools in
the amount of $57,000 from Apollo Fire Equipment; and to approve the purchase of ten Zoll X Series cardiac monitors/defibril-
lators in the amount of $301,900 from Zoll Medical Corporation, as awarded by the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the listed budget amendments to the
2014 Fire Budget:
REVENUE:
206-000.501 Federal Grants $339,300.00 and 206-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $
19,600.00.
EXPENSE
: 206-336-50.970.0030 Capital – Machinery & Equipment $358,900.00. Motion carried by all members
present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz stated the Township Tree
Lighting Event will take place on Wednesday, December 3 at the Summit on the Park from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. The cost is $5.00 per
family.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
_________________________________ 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
www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. Published: December 4, 2014
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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 a two 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
Published: December 4, 2014
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B
ELLEVILLE
- W
AYNE
Historic theater upgrades under way in Wayne
Former Wayne Police Chief joins Van Buren force
Church organists to perform
Visitors to the State Wayne
Theatre couldn't help but notice
some brand new features in the
four-screenmoviehouse.
Every seat in the building will
soon be replaced with a large,
electric-powered, leather reclin-
er. In addition, each of the audi-
toriums will feature wall-to-wall
plush carpeting, reconfigured
aisle spacing to provide every
guest with 6-feet of leg room, and
vastly increased digital picture
sizes in every auditorium.
Renovations are already under
way and the full project is sched-
uled to be finished by December
- just in time for the holiday
movie season.
“We remain true to our mis-
sion at Phoenix Theatres of
focusing our attention on making
the customer experience the best
we can offer, where every seat in
the house is the first class sec-
tion,” said Phoenix Theatres
owner Cory Jacobson. “We are
significantly upgrading our
newest property, the State
Wayne, and will offer plush
recliners with power-lift
footrests, better sightlines, in a
completely new environment
coupled with fully updated digi-
tal picture and sound. We are
also leaving our current ticket
price policy in place, providing
what we hope to be the finest
movie-going value anyone can
find anywhere inMichigan.”
Phoenix Theatres purchased
the State Wayne Theatre build-
ing from the City of Wayne in
mid-September. It also operates
the theatre at Laurel Park Place
in Livonia, which will become
the third theatre to install plush
power-reclining seats, by the end
of December 2014.
“We see great promise in the
other historic buildings in down-
town Wayne and want to be a
part of the resurgence and
revival of businesses there for
the long run,” Jacobson said.
Visitors from Wayne to the
Van Buren Township Police
Department may see a familiar
face in the administration
office.
Former Wayne Police Chief
Jason Wright who retired from
the city last month has joined
the Van Buren Township Police
Department as the new deputy
director of public safety. He
began his new job with the
township on Nov. 10 at an annu-
al salary of $75,000. Wright is
also the new president of the
Wayne County Police Chiefs
Association, following his elec-
tion to that leadership post Nov.
18 at the meeting of the law
enforcement leadership group.
Wright joined the Wayne
Police Department in 1993 as a
patrol officer and was subse-
quently promoted to the ranks
of sergeant, lieutenant, detec-
tive lieutenant and was named
chief of police in 2010.
As the new deputy director,
Wright will act as second in
command to Van Buren
Township Public Safety
Director Greg Laurain. During
the hiring process, Laurain told
the members of the township
board that Wright "has a trusted
reputation and a proven track
record of performance."
Wright is a graduate of
Northwestern University
School of Police and Staff and
Command, and earned his
bachelor's degree in criminolo-
gy from Eastern Michigan
University. He is also a graduate
of theFBINational Academy.
The First Congregational Church will
present a Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Dec.
7.
The holiday music will be performed by
the organists of the First Congregational
Church of Wayne, First United Methodist
Church of Wayne and St. Mary's Catholic
ChurchofWayne.
The program is open to the public at no
charge.
The church is located at 2 Towne
Square,Wayne.
For more information, call (734) 729-
7550.
Westland, Wayne-Westland Fire Chief
Michael Reddy on behalf of the fire
department and Westland Mayor
WilliamWild. He was also honored with
official proclamations of appreciation
from the Wayne City Council and an
award fromhis family.
Haidous thanked his family and
especially his wife, Mary, whomhe cred-
ited with making his political career
possible.
“I want to thank my family for work-
ing so hard for me. My wife is the main
one behind me. She supported me
unconditionally,” said Haidous. “She
was there working at the business when
I needed to go for politics and raised
five kids. I can't thank her enough. I
accept all these awards on behalf of my
wife, my family and the citizens of
Waynewho voted forme.”
While unable to attend the reception,
Westland Mayor William Wild also had
praise for Haidous concern for his com-
munity.
“I've enjoyed a great working rela-
tionshipwithMayor Haidous for several
and have always been impressed with
his passion for improving the City of
Wayne His leadership played a key role
in the creation of the merged Wayne-
Westland Fire and Parks and
Recreation Departments and I'm proud
to call hima close friend,”Wild said.
Long-time Wayne resident Ed
McMurray also praisedHaidous' leader-
ship.
“Al was a great leader who saw our
city through a tough period--that isn't
over yet. While we didn't always agree
on issues, I felt that hewas the right per-
son to be leading our city.”
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