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Lighthouse mission serves area homeless, needy

Julie Brown them. We're not there to judge,” said the Westland Safe Step facility where them that you came from among them.
Special Writer Cokley. His congregation at 34033 Palmer clients are in recovery, as he is. You'll be a shining light in the midst of a
Road in Westland welcomes canned “He's definitely a servant to others,” dark world.”
In his work with homeless people at goods and other donations. Call (734) 326- Westland Rotarian Don Oesterwind of Cokley's also proud of a woman who
Westland Full Gospel Temple, Tim Cokley 3333 to inquire. Safe Step said of Cokley, who this year got back on her feet with a job, home and
doesn't give up. “I understand that the cares of the married a nurse. car.
“Broken people want to see and hear world can knock you off your feet. We start “I was a retired truck driver” with Westland Rotarians and their District
how they can become whole again,” said them off where they're at,” Cokley said. grown children and grandkids, said 6400 grant funded a clothes washer and
Cokley, speaking about the Lighthouse His pride was evident when he spoke Cokley, a former Marine. He shared the dryer at Lighthouse, as well as sheets.
Home Missions at a recent meeting of the of the church feeding 10,000 families a Bible story of Joseph's animosity with and “They really are pretty amazing,”
Westland Rotary Club. The mission offers year through private donations. Cokley forgiveness toward his 10 brothers. Oesterwind said of the volunteers at Full
food, clothing, shelter, job help, and trans- shared a story of a man who was able to “Are you going to go back and help the Gospel Temple's Lighthouse where Pastor
portation help, along with doctor assis- buy a home with a VA loan. That man individuals that have fallen through the Ruby C. Beneteau heads up the mission
tance. said, “My heart went out,” and he gave cracks?” was Cokley's call. “Explain to work.
Cokley was asked by Westland others down on their luck a short-term
Rotarian Lou Toarmina recently about place to live.
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 27, 2018
clients who end up breaking his heart. “Our Warming Center stands out from A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 1150
Cokley said he stays full of hope. all the shelters in western Wayne County,” Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and led the Pledge of
“We get over that by still accepting said Cokley, who has been a speaker at Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams
Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Staff Absent:
Suspect sought in theft of Approval of an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Ford Road (M-153) Boulevard Project
Adoption of Agenda Motion by Graham-Hudak, supported by Anthony to amend the agenda to remove Item G-4 Consider
(MSD). Motion carried unanimously. Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, supported by Anthony to approve payment of
the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve the
Board Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item
glasses off victim’s face Comments: None RECOGNITION: Public Safety Promotion Recognition – Police Sergeant – Adam Shulman Motion by
Anthony, supported by Sneideman to enter the recognition of the promotion of Adam Shulman to Police Sergeant into the Public
Record. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Siegrist swore in Sgt. Shulman. PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1: Public Hearing and
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to open the Public Hearing for the Adoption of
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to close the Public
Hearing for the Adoption of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget at 7:39 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Director/Staff Comments - None
Westland police investigators are There were no public comments - None Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the following resolution. Motion car-
attempting to identify a man who ried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Adoption of Fiscal
grabbed a pair of Cartier glasses Year 2019 Budget WHEREAS, Act 359 of 1947, The Charter Township Act, requires that the annual budget be adopted by res-
olution and; WHEREAS, pursuant to MCLA 141.412 and .413, notice of a Public Hearing on the proposed 2019 budget was
valued at $2,600 off the face of the published in a newspaper of general circulation on November 15, 2018 and a Public Hearing on the proposed budget was held
owner last month. Police reports on November 27, 2018. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that estimated total revenues and expenditures for the 2019
indicate the victim was waiting in fiscal year are hereby appropriated on a fund level basis. Totals by fund are as follows:
Fund Description
Fund #
2019 Proposed Budget
line at the BP Gas station at 7139 101 General Fund $ 28,727,080
Wayne Road at about 6:25 p.m. 204 Roads Fund $ 6,815,000
$ 16,227,310
Fire Fund
206
Nov. 4 when a man grabbed his 207 Police Fund $ 22,447,477
glasses off his face and attempted 208 Community Center Fund $ 3,804,801
to leave the store. A brief struggle 219 Street Lighting Fund $ 341,650
230
Cable TV Fund
$ 1,903,000
ensued, police said, and the sus- 246 Community Improvement Fund $ 3,550,750
pect was able to run to a vehicle 248 Downtown Development Authority $ 2,079,000
parked in the lot and flee the 261 911 Service Fund $ 2,579,153
$ 570,000
Organized Crime-Drug Enforcement
265
scene. The struggle caused dam- 266 WWN Forfeiture Fund $ 548,000
age to gas station property and 274 CDBG Fund $ 411,000
Energy Project Debt Service
$ 392,432
301
merchandise although the victim 403 Capital Projects - Roads Fund $ 3,578,000
was not seriously injured. The sus- 584 Golf Course Fund $ 3,977,354
pect is described as a black male, 592 Water & Sewer Fund $ 38,652,000
$ 4,311,600
596
Garbage & Rubbish Collection
approximately 20 years old, 5-feet, 661 Fleet Maintenance Fund $ 2,157,501
10-inches to 6-feet tall and weigh- 736 Post Employment Benefits Fund $ 3,771,454
ing approximately 140 pounds. 852 Special Assessment Debt Service Fund $ 211,154
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Supervisor has the authority to approve budget adjustments between depart-
The suspect had short black hair ments based upon recommendation by the appropriate Department Director and the Finance and Budget Director in accordance
which he wore in braids. Anyone with adopted policies. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charter Township of Canton Board adopts the 2019 budget for
the various funds on a fund level. Township officials responsible for the expenditures authorized in the budget may expend
with any information regarding this Township funds up to, but not to exceed, the total appropriation authorized for each fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
incident, or who is able to identify there shall not be any new positions created that shall result in an increase in employee headcount within a department or divi-
the suspect, is asked to call sion without prior Township Board approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Supervisor has the authority
to fill existing vacant and budgeted positions and reclassified positions based upon the recommendation by the appropriate
Westland police at (734) 467-7956. 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 utilities and payroll, in accordance with approved salaries and hourly rates adopted by the
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Township Board. The Township Board shall receive a list of those claims paid prior to approval, for approval at the next Board
INVITATION TO BID meeting. A copy of the Budget is available by contacting the Charter Township of Canton Clerk’s Office CONSENT CALEN-
DAR: Item C-1. Consider 2019 Meeting Dates for the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed supported by Sneideman to establish the 2019 Canton Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage meeting schedule at 7:00 p.m.
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 for the following: in the Lower Level Meeting Room E of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, quarterly on the designated
Thursday of the established months. Meeting Dates: February 7, 2019 May 9, 2019 August 8, 2019 November 14, 2019 Motion
SPRING 2019 TREE PLANTING PROGRAM carried unanimously. Item C-2. Consider approval of the 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Dates. (MSD) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to set the 2019 Planning Commission Meeting schedule at 7:00 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike Room of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road as follows: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6,
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company June 3, July 1, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4 and December 2, 2019.Motion carried unanimously. Item C-3.
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any Consider Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, by adding a New Article VIII, entitled “Marihuana
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability Establishments.” (Supv.) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to remove from the table, hold the Second Reading and
in employment or the provision of services. adopt an amendment to Canton Code of Ordinances, which amends Chapter 18 of Canton Code of Ordinances, to be published
and become effective on December 06, 2018. Motion carried unanimously. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CHAPTER 18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, BY ADDING A
NEW ARTICLE VIII TO PROHIBIT MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE MICHIGAN
Publish 12/6/2018 CN1784 - 120618 2.5 x 2.049 REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIHUANA ACT THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE: Chapter 18 of the Charter Township of Canton Code Ordinance is hereby amended
to add a new Article VII entitled “Marihuana Establishments” to read as follows: ARTICLE VII. – MARIHUANA ESTAB-
LISHMENTS Sec. 18-800. – Marihuana Establishments Prohibited. (a) Pursuant to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 27, 2018 Marihuana Act, Section 6.1, the Township elects to prohibit marihuana establishments within its boundaries. SECTION 2. SEV-
A Study Session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at ERABILITY If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or the application of thereof to any person,
1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be uncon-
Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Siegrist, Slavens, stitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalid the remainder of this Ordinance. It is hereby declared to
Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Trumbull, Township Engineer – Bill Serchak, the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, and that the Ordinance would have been adopted had such
Accounting Manager – Sarah Clay Adoption of Agenda Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as pre- invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this ordinance. SECTION 3. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
sented. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION: Topic 1. Canton’s 2019 Road Improvement Program Director Faas ORDINANCES All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to
presented a PowerPoint outlining the breakdown of what has been accomplished on the 2019 Canton Road Improvement give this Ordinance full force and effect. SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE All rights and duties which have matured penalties
Program. A complete copy of the PowerPoint presentation and additional documents presented at this session are available which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective
through the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by call- date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION The Clerk for the Charter
ing 734-394-5120. The session concluded with a question/answer session with the board and residents in attendance. Board Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE
Comments: Trustee Graham-Hudak asked if the repairs in subdivisions would be asphalt or concrete. Serchak commented the DATE This Ordinance, as amended, shall be effective upon publication as required by law. CERTIFICATION The foregoing
repairs would be completed in accordance with existing materials. Trustee Anthony asked about a warranty on the repairs/work Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its regular meeting called
being done. Serchak explained how warranties work. Clerk Siegrist asked about costs of various projects that were completed in and held on the 27 th day of November, 2018, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Michael
the township over the past few years. He inquired about how large portion projects are handled. Serchak explained the township Siegrist, Clerk Introduced: November 14, 2018 Adopted: November 27, 2018 Published: December 6, 2018 Effective: December
will still be investigating federal grants as well as monitoring the projects Wayne County will have in the future. Treasurer 6, 2018 Item C-4. Consider Second Reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article VII, Division 1, of the Canton
Slavens requested the letter of interest be placed on our website for subdivisions to submit. Faas explained the local roads list Code of Ordinances entitled “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions” to revise Section and 46-506. (PSD) Motion by
will be submitted at the Study Session Trustee Sneideman asked about how the design phase is handled. Director Faas covered Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to remove from the table, hold the Second Reading and adopt an amendment to Canton Code
the steps in this process and where Canton is in this process. Sneideman asked about bonding to cover the costs. Director of Ordinances, which amends Chapter 46 of Canton Code of Ordinances, to be published and become effective on December 06,
Trumbull explained how a “loan” works with the state and the process for repayment by the township. Sneideman asked about 2018. Motion carried unanimously. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
projects for 2020 on major roads. Faas explained that should be revealed by spring of 2019. Trustee Foster asked if an HOA is CHAPTER 46 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 1, OF THE CANTON CODE
interested in a project will the township work with them to determine what it might cost. Director Faas replied yes. Clerk Siegrist OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS” TO REVISE SECTION 46-506.
asked what will happen to the 15% allocation to state roads after the Ford Road project is completed. Director Trumbull com- THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE: Chapter 46 of the
mented it all depends upon the right-of-way acquisition portion and how much remains. ADJOURN: Motion by Siegrist, sup- Charter Township of Canton Code Ordinance, Article VIII, entitled “OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS”,
ported by Foster to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk ____Pat Williams, Division 1, entitled “GENERALLY” Section 46-506, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 46-506. - Possession or use of
Supervisor tobacco, vapor products or alternative nicotine products. (a) [unchanged] (b) [unchanged] (c) Penalty. A person who violates
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00 for each offense. If the
S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site court determines it is appropriate, eligible juveniles may be referred to a diversion program. Pursuant to a probation order, the
www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN1785 - 120618 2.5 x 3.406 court may require a person who violates subsection (b) of this section to participate in a health promotion and risk reduction
assessment program, if available. A probationer who is ordered to participate in a health promotion and risk reduction assessment
program under this section is responsible for the cost of participating in the program. In addition, a person who violates this sec-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON tion is subject to the following: (1) For the first violation the court may order the person to do one of the following: a. Perform
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS not more than 16 hours of community service. b. Participate in a health promotion and risk reduction program, as described in
this subsection. (2) For a second violation, in addition to participation in a health promotion risk reduction program, the court
may order the person to perform not more than 32 hours of community service. (3) For a third or subsequent violation, in addi-
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at tion to participation in a health promotion and risk reduction program, the court may order the person to perform not more than
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 48 hours of community service. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this
Ordinance, or the application of thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalid
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, the remainder of this Ordinance. It is hereby declared to the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, and
or activities. that the Ordinance would have been adopted had such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this ordi-
nance. SECTION 3. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All Ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict herewith
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- is hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of All rights and duties which have matured penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution
the ADA. for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance. SEC-
TION 5. PUBLICATION The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the man-
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services ner required by law. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance, as amended, shall be effective upon publication as
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township required by law. CERTIFICATION The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other Charter Township of Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the 27 th day of November , 2018, and was ordered to be
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. given publication in the manner required by law. Michael Siegrist, Clerk Introduced: November 13, 2018 Adopted: November
27, 2018 Published: December 6, 2018 Effective: December 6, 2018 GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies Authorization of Transportation Services 2019 Budget Amendment. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- approve the following FY 2019 budget amendment to increase the expenditures in account # 101-670.860, Social Services –
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Transportation in the amount of $22,000. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to amend a
are generally prohibited. previously authorized 3 year agreement with an auto renewal option to the Nankin Transit Commission. The amount of the con-
tract with Nankin Transit Commission is not to exceed the annual amount of $471,027 in year one, $412,395 in year two and
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- 423,348 in year three of the contract. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-2. Consider Approval of Minor Revisions to the
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Building & Inspection Services Fee Schedule. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the revisions to the
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon Building & Inspection Services Fee Schedule, and for that change to take effect on January 1, 2019. Motion carried unanimous-
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. ly. Item G-3. Consider Approval and Adoption of the 2018 Water Distribution System Master Plan. (MSD) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve and adopt the 2018 Water Distribution System Master Plan as prepared by OHM in
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its August 2018. Motion carried unanimously. Item G-4. Removed by amendment to the agenda. (MSD) Item G-5. Consider
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Approval of the Public Safety Department’s Five Year Strategic Plan. (PSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
approve the Public Safety Department’s Five-Year Strategic Plan 2019-2023, as previously presented to the Canton Board of
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Trustees. Motion carried unanimously. Director Meier thanked the board for their support throughout the process of creating this
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, comprehensive plan. He also thanked his staff. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: Director Hohenberger
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. stated The Turkey Trot has over 1400 runners raising over $20,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation. Township Tree Lighting
Ceremony will take place on Wednesday December 5, 2018. ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to adjourn at
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 7:59 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. _____ Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
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. 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
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