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Northville honors ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Lt. Matt Samhat was honored as ” work that he and others did assist-
the 2019 Northville City Fire I accepted it on behalf ing those agencies.
Department firefighter of the Year of others in the Samhat received a plaque for
at the annual holiday dinner on Firefighter of the Year and his
Dec. 6. department and all the name now appears on the master
Assigned to Station 1 in down- plaque in Fire Station 1. Like the
town Northville, Samhat combines hard work they other on-call personnel, Samhat
his responsibilities as an on-call put in all year. will respond to the station in
firefighter and EMT with a young response to an alarm, and then
family and his own construction this year. “There were many respond to the call for service in a
and property management busi- deserving people who have department vehicle. Last year,
ness, according to officials. He worked hard during the last year to Station 1 responded to approxi-
comes from an entrepreneurial help make this department a more mately 700 of the 1,600 calls for
family - his father has his own law professional organization, dedicat- service received by the depart-
firm and his grandfather was a ed to serving the public”, he said. ment.
builder. “Samhat stood out for his work “It's hard to say that I deserve it
In addition to his firefighting on three successful federal grant when there are so many people in
and fire officer certifications, applications, the development and the department who do so much,”
Samhat is a certified State of launch of a probationary training Samhat said. “I accepted it on
Michigan Fire Inspector, a mem- program, and his work as one of behalf of others in the department
ber of the Western Wayne County the department's child safety seat and all the hard work they put in
Urban Search and Rescue Team, installation technicians,” he all year.
and manages the department IT added. “Everything that I do for the
needs. Since joining the department in department is only possible with
Northville Fire Chief Steve Ott, 2012, Samhat has received com- the help of my wife and family,” he
who selects the recipient and pres- mendations from the Northville added. He and his wife, Annie,
ents the award, noted that the Police Department and the Novi have two children, Max, 12, and Lt Northville City Firefighter of the Year Lt. Matt Samhat is congratu-
choice was particularly difficult Department of Public Safety for Lila, 9. lated by his wife, Annie.
Canton trustees OK staff

wage hikes, decline raises

Julie Brown The Canton Board of Trustees also
Staff Writer approved a labor pact for the Technical
Professional and Office Workers
While the members of the Canton Association of Michigan. TPOAM employ-
Township Board of Trustees approved ees will garner 2.5 percent raises annually
pay raises for township employees, they in years 2020 and 2021, followed by a 2
declined any raises for themselves at their percent raise in year 2022.
Dec. 10 meeting. Merit (full-time, non-union) employees
Board members approved the labor received a 2.5 percent wage increase for
pact for the International Union of the year 2020.
American Federation of State, County and The members of the board declined
Municipal Employees which calls for rais- pay raises for themselves.
es of 2.5 percent, each, in years 2020 and Trustees also met in closed session to
2021, with 2 percent raises for AFSCME discuss current litigation involving Public
employees in years 2022 and 2023. Safety Director Joshua Meier's pension.
Art entries being accepted

Area artists have only until Dec. 27 to Alga Washington, 6855, Dexter, Romulus, MI
enter the Three Cities Art Club Martin 48174.
Luther King and Black History Month Entries will be juried between 9 and 11
Exhibit at the Gallery at Westland City Hall. a.m. Jan. 9. Each piece must be labeled on
The exhibit will continue from Jan. 10 the back with the artist's name, title, selling
through Feb. 28 and feature original draw- price and phone number. Photos and CDs
ings, painting sand photography. First prize can only be returned if a self-addressed,
winner will be awarded $200, second prize is postage paid, appropriate size envelope is
$100 and third prize winner will be awarded provided with the entry.
$50. In addition the winner of Mayor William There will be an award presentation
R. Wild's Wild About Art Award will take from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 with
home a $100 award. judge's comments at 6 p.m. with refresh-
All artists 18 or older can enter recent ments and music at the gallery. All artwork
works. There is a non-refundable fee of $25 must be retrieved by Feb. 28.
for up to three entries and $5 for each addi- For more information, contact
tional entry. All entries must be postmarked Washington at algawashington@comcast.net
by Friday, Dec. 27 with the total entry fee Marilyn Meredith at (313) 231-3939 or mari-
and a signed artist's release from mailed to: lynmeredith@wowway.com.

The Canton Historical Commission will be holding a Public Hearing on January 8th at 7pm at the Cherry Hill School located at
50440 Cherry Hill on the northwest corner of Cherry Hill and Ridge. Discussion will cover the proposed changes to the Canton
Township’s Ordinance for the Historic District Commission. More information on the Historic District Commission can be found
at https://www.canton-mi.org/184/Historic-District-Commission. If there are any concerns or questions, feel free to contact
Gregg King, Canton Historic District Liaison at Gregg.King@Canton-mi.org.
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SYNOPSIS
REGULAR MEETING
Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
Members: Supervisor Pat Williams, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees: John Anthony, Sommer Foster, Anne Graham-Hudak, Steven Sneideman DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2019
Regular Meeting 11/12/19 Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. TIME: 6:30 p.m.
Special Meeting 11/19/19 Synopsis: Closed session discussion. PLACE: 44405 Six Mile Road
Regular Meeting 11/26/19: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website. CALL TO ORDER: Clerk Banner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied PRESENT: Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
at 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information.
CN1995 - 121919 2.5 x 1.096 Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Scott Frush, Trustee Christopher Roosen, Trustee
ABSENT: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CLOSED SESSION: As permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act (PA 267) of 1976 or MCL
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS 15.268, Section 8 (C) for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bar-
gaining agreement if either negotiating party requests a closed hearing. – Approved
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items – Approved
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, A. Township Annual Employee Appreciation – Years of Service – Presented
or activities.
B. Amy Knoth Reappointment to Northville Youth Network – Approved
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- C. Reappoint and Appointments to the Board of Review – Approved
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of D. Landfill Working Committee Report – No Report
the ADA. 3. Public Hearing:
A. Set the Public Hearing for the Zhongding Amendment of IFE Certificate for January 16,
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services 2020 at 7p.m. – Approved
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township B. MITC Redevelopment Authority – Opened and Conducted
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 4. Brief Public Comments: One member of the audience had a question or comment for the Board of Trustees.
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
5. New Business:
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies A. MITC Brownfield Plan – Approved
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- B. Budget Amendment 2019-3 – Approved
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets C. Professional Services – Water & Sewer Storage Building Expansion – Approved
are generally prohibited. D. Friends of the Rouge Proposal for Services – Approved
E. Replacement of Fire Department Truck Radio Equipment – Approved
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- F. Decision from Closed Session – Approved
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human 6. Unfinished Business: None
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon 7. Ordinances: None
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
8. Check Registry:
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its A. In the amount of $1,457,039.59 for the period of November 9, 2019 to November 30, 2019. – Approved
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. 9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy Herrmann, Christopher Roosen,
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Debbie Wilhelm
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, 10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- A draft of the minutes will be available December 26, 2019.
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Publish: 12/19/19 CN1989 - 121919 2.5 x 4.72 Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0035 - 121919 2.5 x 6.265