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December 7, 2017
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 28, 2017
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of 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, Deputy Director - Police Baugh,
Deputy Police Chief Wilshire, Lt. Harrison, Lt. Sullivan, Sgt. Traylor, Assistant/Communications Specialist Caruso, Police Officer
Kuznicki, Deputy Director – Fire Stoecklein,
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the agen-
da as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Foster, supported by Slavens to approve the Board
Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2017 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION: Retirement – Police
Lieutenant – Scott Hughesdon
Motion by Slavens, supported by Siegrist to enter the following resolution into the public record.
Motion carried unanimously.
Retirement Recognition – Police Lt. Scott Hughesdon
Scott Hughesdon hired on to the Canton
Police Department in 1990; he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2006, and to Lieutenant in 2013. Scott’s dedication to pro-
viding a quality Police service to the Canton community has been evident throughout his 28-year career. Over the years, Scott has
served in several prominent special assignments within the department, including that of Detective, Motor Officer, Range Instructor
and Field Training Officer. In his role as Lieutenant, Scott successfully managed, trained and mentored his Platoon consisting of
Sergeants, Patrol Officers and PSSO’s. Due to his compassion, knowledge, leadership and commitment to excellence, Scott retires
leaving an exceptional Police Department in place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton upon recommendation of the Director of Public Safety, does hereby recognize Scott Hughesdon for his
commendable contribution to the Canton community and to the Canton Public Safety Department.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item
Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, inquired about watermain, drainage, and road repairs within the township. Mike
Schultz inquired about panhandling along Michigan Avenue as well as at the intersection of Geddes and Sheldon Road. Mr.
Williams instructed the resident to contact our police department to report this whenever he sees it happening. Treasurer Slavens
requested the Board of Trustees recognize Gallimore Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School. Motion by Anthony,
supported by Sneideman to enter the following resolution into the Public Record. Motion carried unanimously.
Canton Township
Resolution Recognizing Gallimore Elementary School Whereas
, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public
and private elementary, middle and high schools where students perform at exceptional levels or where significant improvements
are made in that academic achievement of students; and
Whereas
, National Blue Ribbon Schools designation by the United States
Department of Education has become a symbol of excellence and quality recognized and revered in communities across the coun-
try; and
Whereas
, since its establishment Gallimore Elementary has held high expectations of academic excellence and provided
support to help all students achieve; and
Whereas
, this commitment and focus has produced outstanding results, including an over-
all school top ranking of schools on the statewide assessment; and
Whereas,
Gallimore Elementary is one of 13 Michigan schools
and 342 schools in the nation named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
, the Canton
Township Board of Trustees does hereby commend the Plymouth Canton Community School Board of Education; Monica Merritt,
Superintendent; Aimee Bell, Principal; the faculty; staff; students; and the parents of Gallimore Elementary School on the occasion
of Gallimore Elementary School recognition as a Blue Ribbon School.
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by Slavens, supported by
Siegrist to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION: College for Creative
Studies Satellite Program
Mr. Don Soenen, President of PARC in Plymouth, gave a presentation outlining the background, goals,
and benefits of this program. October 2017 CCS opened a satellite office in the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex (PARC).
Ms. Jane Stewart, Director of Pre-College and Continuing Studies for CCS, gave an overview of the program(s) available at their
satellite location in Plymouth and how this program will benefit the community. Ms. Stewart explained various types of classes that
will be available at the Plymouth location, as well as, the scholarships available to students. Trustee Sneideman inquired about pre-
requisites for the classes and the application process. Ms. Stewart explained some of the classes do have prerequisites. More infor-
mation is avail on their website at
.
PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1: Public Hearing andAdoption
of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
.
(FBD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to open the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m. on the
Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public comment. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Anthony close the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLU-
TION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Adoption of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget WHERE-
AS,
Act 359 of 1947, The Charter Township Act, requires that the annual budget be adopted by resolution and;
WHEREAS,
pur-
suant to MCLA 141.412 and .413, notice of a public hearing on the proposed 2018 budget was published in a newspaper of gener-
al circulation on November 16, 2017 and a Public Hearing on the proposed budget was held on November 28, 2017.
NOWTHERE-
FORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that estimated total revenues and expenditures for the 2018 fiscal year are hereby appropriated on a
fund level basis. Totals by fund are as follows:
Fund # Fund Description
2018 Proposed Budget
101
General Fund
$28,107,006
206
Fire Fund
15,044,000
207
Police Fund
20,106,665
208
Community Center Fund
3,719,816
219
Street Lighting
335,814
230
Cable TV
1,875,500
246
Community Improvement
3,125,950
248
Downtown Development Auth.
2,245,906
261
911 Service
455,000
266
WWN Forfeiture
549,500
274
CDBG
322,000
301
Energy Project Debt Service
384,612
403
Capital Projects - Roads
172,500
555
Solid Waste
4,262,000
584
Golf Course
3,930,029
592
Water and Sewer
40,345,667
661
Fleet Maintenance
2,158,256
736
Post-Employment Benefits
3,523,485
852
Special Assessment Debt Service
444,297
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Supervisor has the authority to approve budget adjustments between depart-
ments 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 2018 budget for the var-
ious 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 the Township Supervisor has the authority to fill existing vacant
and budgeted positions and reclassified positions based upon the recommendation by the appropriate 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 Township Board. The Township Board shall receive
a list of those claims paid prior to approval, for approval at the next Board meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Consider
Second 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 (Legal). (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to remove from the table and hold the second hearing 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. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adopt and publish the 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 to be publish and effective on
December 7, 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OFWAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
CANTON CHAPTER 90 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, OF THE CANTON
CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “CHERRY HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT” TO REVISE SECTION 90-93 TO
BRING IT INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC ACT NO. 169 OF 1970. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CAN-
TON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE.
Chapter 90 of the Charter Township of Canton Code Ordinance,
Article III, entitled “Historic Districts,” Division 2, entitled “Specific Districts,” Section 90-93 is hereby amended to read as fol-
lows:
Sec. 90-93. - Cherry Hill historic district
. (a) - (b) [Unchanged.] (c)
Establishment
. (1) – (3) [Unchanged.] (d)
Boundaries
.
The boundaries of the Cherry Hill historic district are hereby established as illustrated by the map attached to this ordinance. This
map, together with all notations, information and references appearing thereon, shall be incorporated in this section and made a part
of this section by this reference. (e) Identification of certain properties within district. The Cherry Hill historic district shall consist
of the following described properties in the township. The attached map of the boundaries of the Cherry Hill district further identi-
fies these properties. The following descriptions include, for further identification of the properties, the street address where appli-
cable, and sidwell numbers. (1) Historic sites. a. [Unchanged.] (2) Contributing buildings and sites. a. – o. [Unchanged.] p.
Easton
/
Jorgensen House
,
51160 Cherry Hill Road, and Knudt Jorgensen House, 51252 Cherry Hill Road. C 21-71-071-99-0002-
702 q. Loebestael House. 170 North Ridge Road C 21 71 072 99 0016 000 r. North Ridge Road. 425 North Ridge Road C 21 71
072 99 0011 000 s. Plant Dormitory. South Ridge Road C 21 71 074 99 0006 000 t. Church Parsonage. 341 South Ridge Road C
21 71 074 99 0008 004 u. Elliott/West House. 703 South Ridge Road C 21 71 074 99 0009 000 v. Henry Hauk House. 831 South
Ridge Road C 21 71 074 99 0010 000 w. Hauk Farm Buildings. South Ridge Road (3) [Unchanged.] (f) – (h) [Unchanged.]
SEC-
TION 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 adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalid the remainder of this Ordinance. It is hereby
declared to the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, and that the Ordinance would have been adopted had
such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not have been included in this ordinance.
SECTION 3. REPEALOF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES
All Ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict herewith is hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give
this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have matured penalties which
have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this
Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of
Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This
Ordinance, as amended, shall be effective upon publication as required by law.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was
duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the
28 th day of November 2017, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Michael Siegrist, Clerk
Introduced: November 14, 2017 Adopted: November 28, 2017 Published: December 7, 2017 Effective: December 7, 2017 Copies
of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular business hours. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
.
Item C-2. Consider 2018 Meeting Dates for the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage (CLS)
Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to establish the 2018 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 des-
ignated Thursday of the established months. Meeting Dates: February 8, May 10, August 9, and November 8 of 2018. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Item C-3. Consider 2018 Meeting Dates for the Historic District Commission. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Sneideman to establish the 2018 Canton Historic District Commission meeting schedule at 7:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hill
School, 50440 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan on the designated dates of January 3, April 4, August 1, and October 3 of 2018
Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-4. Reappointment to the Building Board of Appeals. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, support-
ed by Sneideman that the Canton Board of Trustees approve the reappointment of Ron Pennington to the Building Board of Appeals
for a two-year term to expire on 12/31/19. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-5. Planning Commission Reappointments.
(Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to reappoint Julia Perkins and Alan Okon to the Canton Township Planning
Commission, terms to expire December 31, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-6. Planning Commission Appointment.
(Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to appoint Laura Bennett to the Canton Township Planning Commission, term
to expire December 31, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-7. Planning Commission Alternate Appointment. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to appoint Nancy Eggenberger to an alternate position on the Canton Township
Planning Commission, term to expire December 31, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C-8. Consider 2018 Planning
Commission Meeting Dates. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to set the 2018 Planning Commission Meeting
schedule at 7:00 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road as follows:
01/08/18, 02/05/18, 03/05/18, 04/09/18, 05/07/18, 06/04/18, 07/09/18, 08/13/18, 09/10/18, 10/08/18, 11/19/18, 12/03/18. Motion
carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of the Preliminary Planned Development for
Bickford of Canton Senior Living Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adopt the following resolu-
tion. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON,
MICHIGAN Approval of the Preliminary Planned Development for Bickford of Canton Senior Living Facility WHEREAS
,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of a Preliminary Planned Development for the Bickford of Canton Senior Living
Facility, located on the west side of Canton Center Road between Ford and Hanford Roads; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission reviewed the conceptual development plan and draft development agreement made a recommendation to approve the
request as it meets the criteria for a planned development, fulfills an identified need and results in definite benefits to the commu-
nity;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby
approve the request for a Preliminary Planned Development for the Bickford of Canton Senior Living Facility, proposed on the north
3.67 acres a tax parcel #036-99-0006-717, subject to any and all applicable state and local development regulations. Project
Representative, Mr. Eby presented the board with copies of the PowerPoint presentation with pictures of the proposed development.
Item G-2. Consider Approval of the Preliminary Planned Development for Wellington on the Willow. (MSD)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to pass the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN Approval of the Preliminary Planned Development for
Wellington on the Willow WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor has requested approval of a Preliminary Planned Development for
Wellington on The Willow, located on the east side of Lotz Road and south of Ford Road; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission reviewed the conceptual development plan and draft development agreement made a recommendation to approve the
request as it meets the criteria for a planned development, fulfills an identified need and results in definite benefits to the commu-
nity;
WHEREAS,
the Preliminary Planned Development is also consistent with the Statement of Conditions and conceptual plan
approved as part of the Conditional Rezoning of the property to R-6, Single-Family Attached Residential in November, 2016;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the
request for a Preliminary Planned Development for Wellington on the Willow, proposed on tax parcel #s 049-99-0001-712, 049-99-
0001-713, and 049-99-0001-714, as proposed, subject to any and all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-3.
Consider Approval of Bid Award for Pump Replacement at Summit on the Park. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to award the bid for the Pump Replacement at the Summit on the Park to JETT Pump & Valve, 4770 Pontiac Lake Road,
Waterford, MI 48328 in the amount of $32,147 to be paid from Account # 246-750-970_0020, Community Improvement Fund,
Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-4. Consider Request to Increase Blanket
Purchase Order for Police Department. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve increasing the blanket pur-
chase order issued to North Eastern Uniforms by $8,000 to accommodate the Police Department’s uniform purchases through the
remainder of 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-5. Consider the Purchase of Thermal Image Cameras. (PSD)
Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase of three complete FLIR-K65 thermal image camera packages, and four
vehicle mounted chargers, in the amount of $19,667, from Madison Electric Company, Warren, MI. Clerk Siegrist withdrew his
original motion. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase of as many as possible complete FLIR-K65 ther-
mal image camera packages, and four vehicle mounted chargers, in the amount of $19,667, from Madison Electric Company,
Warren, MI. Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-6. Consider Purchasing One-Year Service Agreement for Motorola Dispatch
Console. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the 2018 purchase of Motorola Solutions one year service
agreement for the 800 mHz dispatch radio and E911 console equipment in the amount of $55,000. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
Trustee Graham-Hudak asked if Director Meier could give an update on
the CSX railroad crossing blockages. Director Meier stated a result of a meeting today with CSX and other municipalities experi-
encing similar problems, the township was notified that CSX has installed equipment at Koppernick and Haggerty Koppernick and
Joy allowing the trains to be disconnected at the crossings and therefore not block the crossings for extended period of times.
Supervisor Williams explained that the efforts and negotiations with CSX will continue in the future. Trustee Graham-Hudak com-
mented after years of service, Sue Dodson will be stepping down from the Planning Commission. Supervisor Williams stated Sue
would be recognized at the next regular board meeting. Director Meier stated Safe Home.org recently released its comparison of
communities across the nation with 50,000 or more residents and Canton scored #7 in the state, ranking it in the top 25% of the
safest homes in the nation. The Canton Township Tree Lighting Celebration will be December 6 th at the Summit on the Park.
Supervisor Williams requested the Board members each take one of the 5 goals they had worked on individually in a previous study
session, and review it with the rest of the board during next week’s study session.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by
Siegrist 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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ORTHVILLE
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LYMOUTH
Aaron Baughman has been
named assistant superintendent
of instruction for Northville
Public Schools.
Members of the Northville
Board of Education unanimously
approved Baughman's appoint-
ment at the Nov. 28 meeting. He
succeeds Deanna Barash, who
left the district in early
September to take a position
withanother school district.
Baughman
comes
to
Northville Public Schools from
Wayne-Westland Community
Schools where he served for the
past five years as executive direc-
tor of curriculum overseeing K-
12 curriculum for all subject
areas district-wide. He joined
Wayne-Westland Community
Schools fresh out of college in
2001 as a fourth and fifth grade
teacher. In his 16 years with
Wayne-Westland, Baughman
served in a number of roles
including as an elementary and
middle school teacher, a middle
school assistant principal and
principal, and the district direc-
tor of professional development.
“AaronBaughman is known as
a passionate educator and life-
long learner who promotes
instructional excellence and stu-
dent learning through collabora-
tive relationships with teachers
and administrators, as well as
students, families and the com-
munity,” said Northville
Superintendent of Schools Mary
Kay Gallagher. “We are happy to
have Aaron joining our central
office leadership team and are
excited about the depth and
breadth of experience he will
bring to Northville Public
Schools.”
Baughman has a bachelor of
arts, majoring in English with a
minor in elementary education,
from William Tyndale College in
Farmington Hills. He earned his
Michigan
Elementary
Provisional Certificate from
Madonna University in Livonia,
with endorsements in elemen-
tary, K-5 all subjects; K-8 self-con-
tained classroom and grades 6-8
in English. Baughman also has a
Master
of
Science
in
Administration specializing in
educational leadership from
Madonna.
“Northville has a long tradi-
tion of excellence and I am excit-
ed about being part of such an
amazing community of learners
and educators,” Baughman said.
“I am eager to begin the work of
developing and cultivating rela-
tionships across the district to
benefit the students and staff of
NorthvillePublic Schools.
“I had the opportunity tomeet
with many stakeholders in the
district during the selection
process and I can tell that this is
a district where great people
make great things happen every
day.That is an exciting outlook
and I can't wait to dive in and get
started.”
Baughman has been married
for 20 years to his wife, Jennifer,
a middle school teacher in South
Redford. The couple has two
children, a son, Malachi, 13, and
a daughter, Molly, 10.
The Plymouth Uptown Players Youth
Theater Program will present 35 local
actors, ages 7-13, in the classic Dickens'
story, AChristmas Carol, thisweekend.
Performances will begin at 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 8; at 11 a.m. Saturday Dec. 9
and at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. All seats
are $6 and tickets can be purchased at the
PlymouthCommunityArts Council.
PlymouthUptownPlayers is a coopera-
tive program between Tipping Point
Theatre in Northville and the Plymouth
Community Arts Council. Rehearsals take
place Sunday evenings at the arts council
building in Plymouth, with dress
rehearsals and performances on the pro-
fessional stage at Tipping Point in
Northville. Tipping Point provides direc-
tors for the school-year theater program,
summer theater camps, and week-long
middle school drama workshops hosted
by the arts council.
“Our cooperative program with
Tipping Point Theater has been amazing.
Artistic director James Kuhl and I share a
common philosophy about the program;
that it be an actor-centered program that
develops young people into confident stu-
dentswhile providing a team/cast environ-
ment of peers with common interests,”
said Plymouth Arts Council Executive
Director LisaHoward.
“Tipping Point is top-notch, with actors
and staff that support our youth endeavors
alongside their adult program. Our cur-
rent director, Sonja Marquis, has been
associated with both Tipping Point as an
actress, and Plymouth Community Arts
Council as a theater director, for over four
years,” she added.
The Plymouth Community Arts
Council is located at 774 N. Sheldon Road
in Plymouth. A full schedule of classes,
exhibits, school break workshops, and art
lectures can be found at
-
moutharts.com. For more information,
call (734) 416-4278.
Schools hire new assistant superintendent
Aaron Baughman
Our cooperative
program with
Tipping Point Theater
has been amazing.
”
PUPS bringing Dickens to stage
Railroad
FROM PAGE 1
Tom Livingston promised to work on
a protocol for better communication.
During the meeting with officials
Plymouth Mayor Pro tem Colleen
Pobur said that communication could
ease the frustration caused by the
blockages.
“If you know there's going to be a
blockage, tell us and we can let our
citizens know,” she said. Plymouth
Police Chief Al Cox added, “If we
have the information, we can manage
our problems.”
Those comments prompted
Livingston's promise to “work on a
protocol for communication.”
