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WAYNE - WESTLAND

Pavilion wins ‘Project of the Year’ award

The American Public Works accommodate the growing popularity of
Association, Downriver Branch (APWA) the Westland Farmers and Artisans
has awarded the Westland Lions Pavilion, Marketplace as well as the other ameni-
located in Westland Tattan Park, with a ties at Tattan Park, city officials said.
2018 Project of the Year Award in the cate- The pavilion, which is called the “Lions
gory of Quality of Life Projects Less than Pavilion” was built as a replacement for
$1 Million. the original pavilion of the same name
This award also provides eligibility for which was originally financed and built in
the statewide APWA Project of the Year the late 1970s and was later removed dur-
competition. There were seven other ing the remediation of the park.
APWA awards presented at the year-end The project was designed by OHM
celebration hosted at Lakes of Taylor Golf Advisors and constructed by Westland-
Course Dec. 6. based Solé Building Co. Construction
In February, the Westland Downtown began in August of 2017 and the pavilion
Development Authority approved a plan opened for public use in June of 2018. The
to construct a new 3,000 square foot, open- total cost of the project was $610,000.
air pavilion which will complement the “We are thrilled to receive this recogni-
existing Farmers Market Pavilion and tion from the APWA,” commented Mayor
share several of the design elements and William R. Wild. “This is the fourth river branch. Westland's other award win- 2016 and the Parkwood and Bennington
building materials. The structure com- straight year our projects have received a ning projects include Westland City Hall Road and Water Main Reconstruction in
prises 3,000 square feet and serves to Project of the Year Award from the down- in 2015, Newburgh Road Improvements in 2017.”
Wayne appoints new

member of city council

It's been a bit like a game of musical Councilman
chairs at the Wayne City Council for Kevin Christopher
Dowd. Sanders and
Every time someone leaves their coun- then, when
cil term, Dowd seems to be the man Webster was
appointed to sit in their chair. elected to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Earlier this month, Dowd was appoint- replace ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
JANUARY 10, 2019
ed to fill the unexpired term of newly- Sanders in
elected mayor John Rhaesa. He will rep- Ward 1, Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, January 10, 2019 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,
resent Ward 2 of the city until November Dowd was Canton, MI 48188.
of 2020 when the term will expire. appointed to 7:00 P.M.
Dowd was interviewed by the current fill that term
council members during a special meeting in June until Call to Order
Dec. 4 along with Milton French and Keith the election Pledge of Allegiance
Butkovich. During the regular meeting in November. Kevin Dowd Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski. Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
which followed, Councilman Jeremiah Dowd told
Webster nominated Dowd to fill the seat the council during his interview that the Approval of Agenda
and the motion was approved by a 5-1 vote city needs to solidify the relationship with Approval of Minutes:
of the council members. Councilman the Ford Motor Co. Michigan Assembly DECEMBER 13th, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anthony Miller cast the only dissenting Plant in the city. Ford Motor has invested General Calendar:
vote. about $850 million in the Wayne plant. 1. Applicant Dr. Mack Alsager & Dr. Judi Fleischaker, for property located at 47505 Hanford, on the south side of Hanford
Dowd left the council several weeks Dowd said the commitment of Ford to the between Beck and Ridge Roads, Zoning R-1, appealing Article 5, Section 78-129(h) General Construction Standards;
previously after having been appointed to city is “fantastic” and the city should capi- Prohibited Fences; Maintenance - Location in Front Yard. Parcel ID 71-032-01-0006-000 (Building)
fill the unexpired term of recalled talize on that investment. 2. Applicant Pat Williams, Township Supervisor, for property located at 41500 Warren Road, on the north side of Warren
between North Lilley and Haggerty Road, Zoning R-5, appealing Section 2.24.A (wetlands) and Section 26.02 Building
Attempted burglary suspect sought Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Height Parcel ID 71-041-99-0006-000, 71-041-99-0003-000, and 71-041-99-0004-000 (Planning)
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
Westland police are investigating two from the residence by the homeowner, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
attempted home invasions which took police said. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
place in the morning hours of Nov. 8. The subject is described as a male, accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
According to police reports, a suspect approximately 18-years-old, 5-foot, 10- Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
was captured on video unsuccessfully inches to 6-feet tall, with a thin build and a A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN1796 - 122018 2.5 x 4.788
attempting to open a front door of a home mustache and goatee.
in the 34000 block of Parkgrove Drive, and Police have requested that anyone with Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – December 11, 2018
was then seen again at another nearby information regarding this incident or the A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1150
home attempting to remove a screen from suspect contact the detective bureau at 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, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members
window. The suspect was scared away (734) 467-3179. Absent: Foster Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull (if Kristin Kolb attends,
add her name here) Staff Absent: Adoption of Agenda Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried by all members present. Approval of Minutes Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve
PLANNING COMMISSION the Board Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ported by Slavens to approve the Board Study Session Minutes of November 27, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all mem-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING bers present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the Special Board Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2018 as
presented. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the Board Study Session
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant Minutes of December 4, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton None Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 7, 2019 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township carried by all members present. RECOGNITION: Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to enter into the public record
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed special land use request as pro- the recognition of Canton Police Department by Walgreens Corporation. Motion carried by all members present. CONSENT
vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance: CALENDAR: Item C-1. Reappointment to the Merit Commission. (Supervisor) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
that the Canton Board of Trustees reappoint Mr. Richard Keenan to the Merit Commission for a term that will expire on
TARA'S TODDLER TIME SPECIAL LAND USE - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR December 31, 2024. Motion carried by all members present. Item C-2. Consider Adoption of Canton Township’s Water
A CHILDCARE HOME AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 11.02B FOR PARCEL NO. 037 03 0084 000 (7060 EPPING). Property System Advisory Council (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the formation of Canton’s Water System
is located south of Warren Road and west of Morton Taylor Road. Advisory Council including two Township staff members plus resident Alan VanKerckhove. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. Item C-3. Consider 2019 Meeting Dates for the Historic District Commission. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, Sneideman to establish the 2019 Canton Historic District Commission meeting schedule at 7:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hill School,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, January 3, 2019, 2012 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review. 50440 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan on the designated dates: January 9, 2019, February 6, 2019, March 6, 2019, April 3,
2019, May 1, 2019, June 5, 2019, July 10, 2019, August 7, 2019, September 4, 2019, October 2, 2019, November 6, 2019, and
SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman December 4, 2019. Motion carried by all members present. Item C-4. Set Public Hearing For Consideration of a Local
Publish: Newspaper-December 20, 2018 CN1795 - 122018 2.5 x 7.891 Government Approval for the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission
(MLCC) Liquor License Application of AK13, Inc. for a Class “C” Liquor License, Sunday Sales (PM) Permit, and an
Off Premise SDM License located at 250 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne
County. (Clerk) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to set the Public Hearing for January 2, 2019 for consideration of
the Local Government Approval of the request for a New Class “C” Liquor License, Sunday Sales (PM) Permit, and an Off
Premise SDM License for AK13 dba Aki Sushi & Thai located at 250 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton
Township, Wayne County. The Notice of Public Hearing to be published on December 20, 2018. Motion carried by all members
present. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1. Consider Approval of a Special Land for the Alrig Site. (MSD) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Special Use for Alrig Development/Smoothie King
WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor, Mr. Bryan Amann, has requested special use approval for a fast food restaurant with drive
through window to be located on Ford Road between Sheldon and Canton Center Roads identified as E.D.P. Parcel # 039-99-
0027-010; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found the proposed special use to be consistent with the development
objectives of the Township and recommended approval; and, WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed special use and
determines the proposal to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance regulations and development objectives subject to any con-
ditions described in the analysis and recommendation form attached hereto and made a part hereof. NOW THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the
Project Sponsor, Mr. Bryan Amann, to conduct the special use for the proposed fast food restaurant with drive through window
subject to compliance with any conditions contained herein and all other regulations of the Township. Item G-2. Consider
Authorization to Prepare and Distribute a Proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Purpose of Adding
a Road Improvement/Transportation Element. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize Municipal
Services Department staff to commence development of an amendment creating a Transportation and Road Improvement
Element to the Comprehensive Plan and to distribute said element as required by Public Act 33 of 2008. Motion carried by all
members present. Item G-3. Consider Approval of the List of Major Road Projects for the 2019 Road Improvement
Program. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Major Road Projects List for the 2019 construc-
tion year. Motion carried by all members present. A complete copy of the list is available through the Township Clerk’s Office,
1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-5120. Supervisor Williams
will be obtaining a list of Wayne County’s 5 year and future plans for road improvements. Director Faas explained the plan for
the time period 2020-2023 should will be ready in by mid-2019. Trustee Anthony asked if there will be a list available for resi-
dents. Director Faas stated there will be a list of 2019 projects, a list of 2020-2023, and a list that covers a 5 year span.
Homeowner Associations will be sent a letter of interest in the future. The complete list of the PASER Ratings on all canton roads
is available by contacting the Clerk’s Office of on the Canton Township website at: https://www.canton-mi.org/1160/Canton-
Road-Improvement-Program Item G-4. Consider Approval of 2018 Budget Adjustments. (FBD) Motion by Siegrist, support-
ed by Slavens to approve the attached listing of budget adjustments to the 2018 budget. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of Renewing CivicPlus Website Hosting Services. (FBD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Slavens to approve a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $18,095.63 payable to CivicPlus Inc. for a renewal of hosting
services, software support and maintenance services Item G-6. Consider Approving the Purchase of one GMC Vehicle and
Associated 2018 Police Budget Amendment. (PSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the purchase of one
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 for the State Bid price of $30,702, from Todd Wenzel Buick GMC. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve a 2018 Budget Amendment to utilize Police Fund Balance for this
purchase. Motion carried by all members present. Increase Revenues: Police Fund Balance Appropriation: #207-000.695
$30,702 Increase Appropriations: Capital Outlay Vehicles: #207-301-50.970_0040 $30,702 Item G-7. ConsiderApproving the
Purchase of a 2019 One-Year Service Agreement for the Motorola Dispatch Console. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported
by Slavens to approve the 2019 purchase of a Motorola Solutions one-year service agreement for radio and dispatch console
equipment in the amount of $56,650, utilizing funds in the 2019 E-911 Budget. Motion carried by all members present. ADDI-
TIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: Trustee Graham-Hudak stated Coffee “With ATrustee” will take place at 9:00
th
a.m. at Panera Bread on Ford Road on Saturday December 15 . ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to
adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. _____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
www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN1797 - 122018 2.5 x 8.642