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$925,000 deficit in the fire budget. Township
officials opted to attempt to offset the deficit
withpersonnel and service reductions.
In a petition drive in 2011, the Citizens
Action Group of Plymouth Township collect-
ed more than 4,000 signatures from resident
landowners, but failed to convince the town-
ship officials to create a special assessment
district, or SAD, to raise funds to support the
full-time professional fire department.
Subsequently, the citizens' group filed suit in
Wayne County Circuit Court against
PlymouthTownship.
The group has argued that the failure of
township officials to put the question on the
ballot is a violationMichigan law and that the
board members have unlawfully denied the
public the right to vote on the issue. They also
cited the personal animus on the part of some
of themembers of the township board toward
the firefighters' union. In their petition, the
group stated that the township board mem-
bers had failed in their clear legal duty under
state law. The suit, filed by Plymouth attorney
Lisa Stempien, alleged the township officials
violated, “The rights of the Electorate of
Plymouth Township for failure to honor peti-
tions submitted by citizens seeking a vote on a
dedicated 1-mill assessment to fund the fire
department.”
The appeals court judges did not agree
with their arguments and ruled that the town-
ship operated within legal parameters when
increasing the millage, citing Michigan
CompiledLaws 41.801.
The millage question failed at the polls
Feb. 28 and the township subsequently laid
off all but 11 firefighter paramedics and now
uses on-call firefighters who can live as far as
15 miles outside the township. The township
also closed the Lake Point Fire Station and
rotates three of the on-call firefighters
between the two stations. Medical transport
and some emergency response in the commu-
nity of 28,000 residents is now provided by
AnnArbor-basedHuronValleyAmbulance.
Honsowetz, “Canton has a purchase agree-
ment with Gerdom Realty and Investment
with the agreed-upon purchase price of
$410,000. As of right now we don't know for
certain what their plans are for the proper-
ty, but talks have indicated that future plans
will help spur development along the
MichiganAvenue corridor.”
Canton Leisure Services has long been
committed to offering a variety of youth
programming and will begin considering a
variety of options that will ensure the con-
tinuation of teen services in the Canton
community, she said.
“At this point, we plan to take time to re-
examine the needs of our teens to deter-
mine the most efficient ways possible to
meet those needs,” saidBilbrey-Honsowetz.
“Canton Leisure Services is committed to
continuing to offer youth programming and
will begin the process of determining what
the next chapter will be for our teen servic-
es. We are proud of the teen programs that
The B.L.O.C.K. has provided over the years
and we look forward to continuing to sup-
port engaging and dynamic programs for
area youth.”
For more information about The
B.L.O.C.K. programs and services, call
(734)398-5570 or visit Cantonfun.org.
retreating before he unholstered his weapon
and shot theman once in the chest.
White said the officer's audible com-
mands to the man to drop the weapon are
very clear on the video tape from the patrol
car. The actual shooting, however, is not visi-
ble on the tape as it occurred when the man
stepped out of camera range.
The man was subsequently pronounced
dead at 1:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at Botsford Hospital
where he had been transported by ambu-
lance.
White said the officer was not equipped
with a Taser, which delivers a temporarily
disabling electric shock.
There were no reported injuries to the
officer during the altercation.
Neither White or Plymouth Police Chief
Al Cox returned calls seeking more informa-
tion regarding the incident.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR
ROAD REPAIRS AT LEXINGTON SQUARE SUBDIVISION SAD NO. 2012-1
BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
CANTON TOWNSHIP BOARD
RESOLUTION #2
TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED LANDS: Lexington Square Subdivision, Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan
SIDWELL NUMBERS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act 188 of the Public Acts of 1954, this Board has initiated proceedings relating
to the Lexington Square Subdivision as described in herein, and to accomplish this improvement and secure funds therefore by creating
said premises into a special assessment district against which there shall be levied special assessments; and
WHEREAS, this Board having tentatively declared its intention to make such improvements and designated the above
described premises as a special assessment district against which the cost of said improvement is to be assessed over a period of 10
years; and
WHEREAS, the Township Board intends to direct staff to prepare plans showing the public improvements, the location
thereof, and an estimate of the cost thereof, which is to be filed with the Township Clerk, Canton Township, Michigan, for public exam-
ination.
Take further notice that the property owner's included in the special assessment district have the right to appeal the special
assessment levy to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. In order to protest the levy an appearance by the property owner, by mail, or by an agent
of the property owner must be made at the public hearing held January 8, 2012.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board will meet on
Tuesday
, the
8th
day of
January
,
2013
, at
7
o'clock p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, at the Canton Township Hall, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan, to hear objections to the special assess-
ment district boundaries, petition, and/or payment period.
Terry Bennett, Township Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the
Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a
Public Hearing on Monday, January 7, 2013 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed special land use request as provided in Section 27.03 of the Canton
Township Zoning Ordinance:
ROCK AUTO SPECIAL LAND USE
- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR AUTOMOBILE
SALES AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 17.02B.4 FOR PARCEL NOS. 134 01 0025 301, 134 010026 301 AND 134 010027 301 (44625
MICHIGAN) Property is located south of Michigan Avenue between Sheldon and Canton Center Roads.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, January 3, 2013 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper- December 20, 2012
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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, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 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 20, 2012
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
JANUARY 10, 2013
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Vicki Welty, Dawn Zuber
Alternate:
Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: December 13, 2012 Minutes
General Calendar
:
1. Phyllis Stade applicant for AT&T, 1365 Cass Avenue, Room 1218, Detroit, MI 48226 and Theresa Bridges, EXP US Services, Inc.
27777 Franklin Rd., Suite 1680 , Southfield, MI 48034, project representative for property located at 7171 Haggerty Road, west side of
Haggerty Rd between Greenfield Court and Warren Roads. Appealing Article 26.04(C) Requirements for Industrial Districts - Use of
Front Setback and Article 78 - 131(1) Zoning District Restrictions - Industrial Zoned Districts. Parcel 046-99-0003-710 (Planning)
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 5:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the Charter
Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188.
Publish December 20, 2012
EC122012-0664 2.5 x 3.579
Sports celebrities to aid Helping Hands
A former Major League baseball stand-
out, a retired pro football player, a famous
boxing referee andmaybe even amember
of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni
Association will be guests on the Detroit-
based “Sports Talk 60” TV show - and the
public is invited to get their autographs.
Denny McLain, Chuck Shonta and
Frank Garza will be guests of the show,
which is hosted by JohnThiede andKevin
Wojtylko, between 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Thursday at the Sporting News Grill
inside the Romulus Holiday Inn, 8400
MerrimanRoad.
Thiede said he expects the guests to be
available to sign autographs from 6 to 7:30
p.m. Sports fans are invited to bring their
own items to get signed in exchange for $5
to $10 in non-perishable food. Cash dona-
tions alsowill be accepted.
All donations will be presented to the
Helping Hand Thrift Shop, an organiza-
tion that provides food, clothing and other
items to lower-income people throughout
the year.
McLain is Major League Baseball's last
30-game winner when he went 31-6 while
pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 1968.
That year, McLain earned the first of his
two Cy Young Awards, was named the
American League most valuable player
and helped the Tigers win the World
Series.
Shonta, who lives inNewBoston, was a
defensive back for eight seasons in the
1960s with the old Boston Patriots in the
former American Football League. He
made the AFL all-star team and was
selected to the Patriots' all-1960s team. His
former team is now the New England
Patriots in theNational Football League.
Garza, who lives in Lincoln Park, has
officiated many high-profile boxing
matches around theworld.
Thiede said a player with the Detroit
RedWings Alumni Associationmay be the
fourth guest of the night.
All of the guest will be interviewed by
the hosts and appear in a future edition of
“Sports Talk 60,” which airs on Comcast
Channel 900 six days a week in eight time
slots.
Thiede said people who show up for
the taping also get involved in the show,
participating in trivia contests and giving
their views on local sports.
For more information on “Sports Talk
60,” visit the show'sFacebook site.