A proposed elimination of the duty
crews from the Van Buren Township Fire
Department prompted audience com-
ments at a public hearing regarding the
budget recently.
The expense of manning each fire hall
with a two-person teamin 12-hour shifts to
provide 24-hour, seven-day a week cover-
age has become too costly for the township
with the failure of the proposed Public
Safety Millage at the polls, officials said.
The staffing, called duty crews, provide
immediate response to emergency calls,
rather than waiting for firefighters to
respond fromtheir homes.
Ethan Vinson, the township insurance
contract attorney, sent an email Nov. 13
stating that the townshipwas dropping the
duty crews and seeking a meeting date
with fire department union officials to dis-
cuss the matter. The email was widely cir-
culated throughout the township, prompt-
ing questions and comments during the
public hearing. Resident John Delaney
said that 4-mills were approved by voters
for the fire department in 2007 which was
intended to provide 24 hour-seven day
coverage along with a five-beat police
patrol systemwhichnevermaterialized.
“We voted to keep the duty crew,”
Delaney said, “and now your thoughts are
to drop the duty crew. We got lied to
again.”
Resident Don Schoenberger read the
email fromVinson aloud and said, “Tome,
that's a scare tactic.” Schoenberger was
critical of the 1.5 percent pay raises
approved in the budget. “People should
not be getting a raise in salaries. So under-
paid?Quit,” he said.
He also told the board that this was a
bait and switch tactic.
Treasurer Sharry Budd, who chaired
the meeting in the absence of Supervisor
Linda Combs, invited Schoenberger to
township hall to discuss the issue with
Public Safety Director Greg Laurain and
Deputy Director Jason Wright. She said
she would try to have members of the fire
department there to provide information
about the issue.
There was discussion of the recent
$650,000 lawsuit settlement against the
township but no discussion of the general
fund budget of $11,179,154 or proposed
expenditures of $14,368,353.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – November 24, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, November 24 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Staff Absent: Kristin Kolb
Adoption
of Agenda
Motion by Anthony, supported by Yack to amend the agenda to add Item G-11: Approve IT Services – Fire Station
#2 T1 Communications Line. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by McLaughlin, supported
by Sneideman to approve the Board Minutes of November 10, 2015 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
Bob McCausland, 2011 Lotz Road, inquired about a recent change in the overlay zon-
ing for Lotz Road area.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as
presented. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Accept and Concur with the
Adoption of the Cisman Future Land Use Map Amendment (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to
accept and concur with the Planning Commission’s action on November 2, 2015 to approve an amendment to the Future land
Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan amending the designation on parcel no. 126-99-0008-701 from Medium-Low Density
Residential (up to 3 d.u.s/acre) to Medium Density Residential (up to 4 d.u.s/acre). Motion carried by all members present.
Item
G-2. Consider Approval of a Special Land Use for the Life Church Annex. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Williams to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Special Land Use for the Life Church Annex WHEREAS,
the Project
Sponsor has requested approval of a special land use for a religious institution, located on the east side of Haggerty and north of
Warren Road, on parcel no. 046-99-0002-011; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the special use and made
a recommendation to approve the request;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Life Church, to approve the special land use
for a religious institution on parcel 046-99-0002-011, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Item G-3. Accept and Concur with Adoption of the McClumpha Future Land Use Map Amendment. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to accept and concur with the Planning Commission’s action on November 2,
2015 to approve an amendment to the Future land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan amending the designation on parcel nos.
025-99-0004-701 and 026-99-0001-701 from Rural Residential (up to 1 d.u./2 acres) to Very-Low Density Residential (up to 1
d.u./acre.). Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-4. Consider Site Plan Approval for the Regency of Canton
Expansion. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by
all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan for
Regency of Canton Expansion WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Brian Jilbert, has requested site plan approval for the
Regency of Canton Expansion to be located on Geddes Road between Canton Center and Beck Roads, identified as tax EDP
#112-99-0014-702; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to
approve the request to grant site plan approval, as summarized in the attached written analysis and recommendation.
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve
the request of the petitioner, Mr. Brian Jilbert, to approve the site plan for the proposed Regency of Canton Expansion subject to
any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to any conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-5.
Consider Approval of the Final Plat for Sheldon Estates Subdivision. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Sneideman to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Approval of the Final Plat for Sheldon Estates Subdivision WHERE-
AS,
the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the final plat for Sheldon Estates Subdivision located on Sheldon Road
between Cherry Hill and Palmer Roads on parcel no. 085-99-005-701; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning and Engineering Officials
have reviewed the final plat and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant approval of the final plat, as summa-
rized in the attached written analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees
of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner to grant approval of the final plat
for the proposed Sheldon Estates Subdivision subject to any and all state and local development as described in the analysis and
recommendation attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Item G-6. Consider Site Plan Approval for T. J. Maxx Store. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Site Plan for T.J. Maxx WHEREAS,
the Project Sponsor, Mr. Lonny Zimmerman, has requested site plan approval for T.J. Maxx to be located on Canton Center
Road between Ford and Saltz Roads, identified as part of tax EDP #061-99-0003-705; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request to grant site plan approval conditioned
upon the items listed in the staff analysis and Planning Commission recommendation as summarized in the attached written
analysis and recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Mr. Lonny Zimmerman, to approve the site plan for the pro-
posed T.J. Maxx subject to any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to any conditions recom-
mended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Item G-7. Consider an Increase in the Contract Amount for Professional Engineering Services to Northwest
Consultants, Inc. for the Wayne County Roads Initiative. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to
approve a contract amendment with Northwest Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $186,944.50 for the 2016 Wayne County
Townships Residential Road Initiative and amend purchase order #2015-2556 in this amount to be funded from the capital proj-
ects, roads fund. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the fol-
lowing budget amendment: Increase Revenues: 403-506-02.686_0010 Reimbursement – HOA $353,384 Increase Expenditures:
403-506-02.801_0040 Professional Services Engineering $353,384 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8.
Consideration of First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 46, Article VIII, Section 46-502, Entitled “Truancy”
(PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to introduce and hold the first reading of an ordinance which amends
Chapter 46, Article VIII, Section 46-502, entitled “Truancy”. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Williams to table consideration the proposed text amendment to the Code of Ordinances, and to schedule a second
reading on December 8, 2015. Motion carried by all members present. A copy of the proposed text of this Ordinance is avail-
able at the Clerk’s Office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI., 48188, during regular
business hours. The approved text of the Amendment will be published in the Canton Eagle/Associated Newspaper within the
meeting minute’s synopsis of the date of approval. A complete copy of the Ordinances for Canton Township is available at
.
Item G-9. Consider Waiving the Bid Procedure and Authorization of a Lease Agreement for Golf
Cars and Utility Vehicles for Pheasant Run Golf Club. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to waive
the bid procedure and authorize the lease agreement for 112 golf cars and 3 utility vehicles for Pheasant Run Golf Club with
Yamaha Golf Cars Plus, 607 N. Main St., Plainwell, MI 49080, in the amount of $69,142.50 per year from 2016 through 2020,
plus a one-time documentation fee of $75, to be paid from account # 584-756-977-0000 (Capital Outlay Equipment). Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Consider Authorization of a Lease of Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment.
(CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to authorize the 3-year lease-to-own agreement for nine pieces of fit-
ness equipment to Direct Fitness Solutions, 600 Tower Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 in the amount of $35,898.77 (3 annual pay-
ments of $11,966.26). Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11. Approve IT Services – Fire Station #2 T1
Communications Line. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve the contract with TDS Metrocom
for T1 communications services, pending legal review, for a period of three (3) years for an amount not to exceed $12,024.
Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Dan McCausland inquired about public
notification requirements for zoning overlay hearings. Supervisor LaJoy agreed to look into this for him.
OTHER:
Director
Bilbrey-Honsowetz stated the Township Annual Tree Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 2 at the Summit on the
Park with festivities from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participation Fees: $3 per resident child/$4 per non-resident child.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
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
after Board Approval. Publish: December 10, 2015
EC121015-1228 2.5 x 10.536
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 10, 2015
EC121015-1226 2.5 x 1.557
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – December 1, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 1150
Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony (Arrived at 6:37p.m.), Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams
Members Absent: Yack Staff Present: Director Trumbull, Carolyn Cox, Mike Sheppard Guests: Jason Smith, Wade Trim
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to amend the agenda to add Item G-1: Rescind Approval of
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County Michigan
Relative to the Boundaries of the Corporate Park and Central Business Overlay Districts as presented. Motion carried by all
members present.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Rescind Approval of Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County Michigan Relative to the Boundaries of the
Corporate Park and Central Business Overlay Districts (Supv)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve
to rescind the Board action of November 10, 2015, holding the second reading and adopting the Ordinance amending Appendix
A to the Charter Township of Canton Code of Ordinances relative to the boundaries of the Corporate Park and Central Business
Overlay Districts. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to table this matter for
further discussion until the January 26, 2016, regular Board meeting. Motion carried by all members present. On October 27
and November 10, 2015, the Board held first and second readings of an ordinance that would amend the boundaries of the
Corporate Park and Central Business Overlay Districts. The amendment is scheduled to otherwise take effect this Thursday,
December 3, 2015. Since the second reading was held, some additional information has come to light that reveals that further
study of this matter may be required. After discussion with staff, and concerns raised by neighboring property owners, it appears
it would be appropriate to delay final action on this matter. Additionally, given the type of change that is being proposed, the
Township has been advised that it would be prudent to send out notices to adjacent property owners. Since the ordinance has
had the required two readings, but is not yet effective, it would be appropriate to stay the final adoption with a vote to rescind
the second reading. The matter could then be tabled to the January 26, 2016 for further discussion and consideration of the sec-
ond reading. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to move from General Session to Study Session at 6:12 p.m.
Motion carried by all members present.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC: Discussion: CDBG 5 Year Consolidated Plan (FBD)
Presentation by Jason Smith of Wade Trim:
CONSOLIDATED PLAN:
The Township’s five-year Strategic Plan that governs
the use of federal housing and community development funds for FY 2016/2017 thru 2020/2021. CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Four Main Functions: A planning document for Canton Township Serves as an application for federal funds under HUDS CDBG
formula grant program. Blueprint for funding project over five years Document four grants Identifies strategies for carrying
out Community Development goals An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance Components of the
Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan that sets Goals and Objectives for 2016/2017 thru 2020/2021 Update to the Citizen Participation
Plan Identification of needs and priorities throughout the Township through data analysis and consultation with stakeholders and
public Housing Assessment and Needs Homeless Assessment and Needs Community Development Assessment and Needs
Special Needs Population Assessment and Needs ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN The Township’s annual one year plan that
describes specifically how federal funds will be spent over the course of the upcoming year. Projects geared to accomplish
the goals started in the Consolidated Plan. Funds that are encompassed in this plan are: Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) PROGRAMS CDBG Funds can be used for: Infrastructure Home Owner Rehabilitation Public Facilities
Improvements Public Service Projects – (Usually 501-C3) Etc. FY 2015, $330,769 in CDBG funding will be allocated Funds
are subject to a 15% Public Service Cap & 20% Administration Cap PROJECT ELIGIBILITY These funds must assist low-to-
moderate income (LMI) individuals and families. Activities Benefiting Low and Moderate Income Persons (Area/Client Based)
Activities Which Aid in the Prevention or Elimination of Slums or Blight Activities Designed to Meet Community Development
Needs Having a Particular Urgency. CDBG HIGHLIGHTS In Canton, CDBG funds have been used for: - Heritage Park
Restroom ADA Renovations Summit Splash Pad Pathways Renovation - Home Owner Rehabilitation - Public Service Projects:
First Step – Services for victims of domestic violence Senior’s Legal Services Wayne Metro – Rental Assistance Tutoring
Services for at-risk youth CITIZEN DRIVEN PLAN The Consolidated Plan is a citizen driven plan Opportunities to partic-
ipate: Online survey:
5 Public Meetings – (Township Board, CDBG Advisory
Council, and Workshop) 30-Day Public comment Period (Draft Document available for Public Review) SCHEDULE:
Date and
Purpose:
Sept. 9, 2015 CDBG Advisory Council Public Meeting (Public Meeting #1) Dec. 1, 2015 Township Board Study
Session (Public Meeting #2) Jan.-Feb. 2016 Public Meeting #3 (Con Plan/Fair Housing) March 2016 CDBG Advisory
Council Public Meeting (Public Meeting #4) March-April 2016 Draft Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and A1 Available For 30-
Day Public Review April 2016 Public Meeting #5 (Township Board Adoption) August 15, 2016 Deadline for Submission to
HUD QUESTIONS: Treasurer McLaughlin asked how widely the survey will be published. Mr. Smith replied it will be in the
FOCUS, a link on the township website, paper copies will be available at the Administration Building, as well at all the meet-
ings. Possibly the Summit and the Library. Trustee Sneideman asked if one year plans are done throughout the five year plan.
Mr. Smith replied yes. Trustee Williams asked are there sidewalk-gap issues in the upper right-hand quadrant of the township.
Supervisor LaJoy replied yes. Williams suggested the township investigate overhead type of crosswalks in the Haggerty and
Michigan area. Williams suggested possible College Tuition Grants in the future.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
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
after Board Approval. Publish: December 10, 2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
PLEASE TAKE NOTE that a Public Hearing will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI
48170, on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth
to consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate request for improvements at FZB Technology, Inc., 44099 Plymouth
Oaks Blvd., Suite 101, Plymouth, MI 48170. The request is available for inspection from 8-4:30 daily in the Clerk's Office.
During the public hearing which begins at 7:00 pm., any resident of Plymouth Township or members of the Legislative Board of
any affected taxing unit in the Township shall have the right to appear and be heard. Written comments addressed to the Clerk
will be considered. Following the public hearing, the Board may decide on the request by resolution.
Publish: December 10, 2015
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