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law,” he continued. “To encourage a negative
vote, the Plymouth Township Board has
changed the question from 1 mill to 10
mills...the burden of proof is on the Plymouth
Township Board to show it has the authority.
Their position...is contrary to the Michigan
Constitution, Act 1, Section 3,” he argued.
Drain declined ruling on the case, saying,
“Injunctive relief is an extraordinary meas-
ure”, and agreed with Stempien, stating
there is no known precedent, at least in
Michigan, or evidence of the exceptional
stance of the township to resist the will of the
electorate, leaving a possible remedy to an
appellate court.
Cronin opened the Monday night meeting
by stating that the ballot language had to be
changed.
“It's mandatory,” he said, “The process is
different here... most residents would be
familiar with a project, like roads or street-
lights, but this is not a project, it's a service”.
Jeff Hefferman, an auditor from Plante
Moran was asked to explain the effect of the
proposed millage question to the average
homeowner. Hefferman, with a slide presen-
tation, estimated the township would have to
assess 2.44mills to balance the budget.
“A typical homeowner with a $220,000
home with a taxable value of $110,000 would
pay an additional $268 per year should the
millage be approved,” he said.
Stempien, who spoke during the public
comments portion of the meeting, called the
2.44mill estimate “outrageous”.
“I don't understand why you are talking
about a budget that would require 2.44mills,”
he challenged.
“One mill would raise, $1.6 million dollars
and the firefighters have repeatedly stated
they need to transport, rather than call in an
ambulance company, and that would pro-
duce $700,000.
“If you're really serious about compromise
you need to find away to have 24-hour, seven-
day a week EMS service with paramedics,
and 24-hour, seven-day aweek fire protection
with full-time fire fighters...telling us you
have to raise our taxes by 2.44 mills, that is
outrageous,” Stempien said.
Trustee Steve Mann offered a motion
authorizing the question of a 10 mill assess-
ment and further costs as determined by the
board, but not before admonishing the
Citizens Action Group effort to bring the
issue to a referendum, as “frivolous,” which
agitatedStempien.
After Reaume closed the public com-
ments and the board voted unanimously to
approve the ballot language, Stempien,
stepped to the podium and addressed Mann,
a recent lawschool graduate.
“As a member of the bar, don't ever say an
attorney's actions are frivolous. You learned
in law school about the constitution, and I
will forever protect the rights of citizens and
the constitution,” Stempien said.
The Citizens Action Group of Plymouth
had been beseeching the members of the
township board to allow the residents to vote
on a 1-mill, five-year assessment to fund the
fire department which is being systematical-
ly reduced by cost cutting measures. The fire
department budget will lose an estimated
$900,000 when the City of Plymouth leaves
the joint fire department service in January.
The city will now on Northville for fire pro-
tection services and the township will no
longer receive fees fromthe city.
of Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., Fitzgerald
called Nancy Gray, administrator of
Women's Health Programs for Oakwood,
and asked if she knew of a patient that
could benefit from the donations. At the
time of her diagnosis, Townsend was
between jobs and uninsured. She had her
initial mammogram and biopsy at the
Oakwood Breast Care Center-Wayne
through the Breast and Cervical Cancer
Control Program, which provides free or
low-cost screenings to women. Townsend is
scheduled for surgery at Oakwood
AnnapolisHospital at the end of themonth.
“I think there God was at work in that
room,” said Fitzgerald, who is also a cancer
survivor.
“I think this is so generous,” she added of
the Girvans' donation “They didn't have to
do this.”
Thomas Girvan, recalling the chaotic
days after his wife was diagnosed, said he
was glad to be able to do something like this.
“I remember just being overwhelmed
and we had a lot of friends helping us,” he
said. “This is our chance to give back.”
Townsend, who lost her 6-year-old son
Tyler to cancer six years ago, said she
appreciates the help and hopes to help oth-
ers, in return. She said she has since come
to terms with her diagnosis and counts each
day as a blessing.
“I'm not scared anymore,” she said. “I'm
ready to go. I'm going to beat this. God is
makingme stronger.”
She said she is planning to make jewelry
and donate half of the proceeds to help fight
the disease, aswell.
“It just makesmewant to give back,” said
Townsend. “I want to give back to every-
one.”
learned from and with Joan over these
many years and know that NorthvillePublic
Schools is better as a result of her service.”
“It is with great gratitude for so many
years of dedicated service that we wish
Joan and Steve well on this new adven-
ture,” said Board of Education Vice
President Dottie Garrity. “As a member of
the board of education, and a passionate
community volunteer, Joan has had a
tremendously positive impact on the chil-
dren, families, teachers and staff of
NorthvillePublic Schools.”
“We welcome applications from
Northville school district residents interest-
ed in serving on the Northville Board of
Education and look forward, as a board, to
working in partnership with district lead-
ers, school families, staff and community
members to serve the educational needs of
all our students.”
First elected to the Northville Board of
Education in 1993, Wadsworth is currently
serving as president. During her tenure,
Wadsworth has served 16 terms as an offi-
cer. In addition, throughout her 26 years in
Northville, Wadsworth has been involved in
a variety of school and community organiza-
tions.
The Associate Vice President for
Academic Personnel and a Professor of
LawatWayne StateUniversity, Calkins is on
a two-and-a-half-year leave of absence from
the university while he works with the Irish
Competition Authority (similar to the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission). Wadsworth
and Calkins plan to return to Northville
once Calkins' work in Ireland is completed.
The couple has three grown children, who
all graduated from Northville Public
Schools.
At the Dec. 13 meeting, outgoing board
members Marilyn Price and Libby Smith
were also honored. Each is completing
more than eight years of service on the
school board. They are being succeeded by
Anita Bartschat and Scott Craig, who were
elected in November and will begin their
four-year terms of service in January.
“I want to take this opportunity to
express on behalf of the entire Northville
school community our heartfelt thanks to
Marilyn and Libby for their wisdom, com-
passion and ongoing dedication to
Northville's young people over these past
eight years,” Gallagher said. “We wish both
of themwell inwhatever the futureholds.”
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-December 13, 2011
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, December 13, 2011 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, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-
Honsowetz, Director Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the
agenda as amended deleting from the Consent Calendar C-6 Authorize the Youth Sports Agreements (CLS). Motion carried unani-
mously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the Board Minutes of November 22, 2011. Motion car-
ried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the Board Study Minutes for November 29, 2011. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: Item 1. CANTON LEISURE SERVICES FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN 2011
– 2016. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Demopoulos to open the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. to hear comment on Canton’s
Leisure Services Five Year Master Plan 2011-2016. Motion carried unanimously. There were no public comments either in favor or
opposition of this Leisure Service Five Year Master Plan 2011-2016. Motion by Bennett, supported by Demopoulos to close the public
hearing at 6:06 p.m. to hear comment on Canton’s Leisure Services Five Year Master Plan 2011-2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to adopt the Canton Leisure Services Five Year Master Plan 2011-2016. Motion carried unani-
mously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP CLERK TO SIGN THE ANNUAL
MDOT PERMIT AND PERFORMANCE RESOLUTION FOR 2012. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the
Township Clerk as the designated officer to execute the 2012 Annual Permit for Underground Utility Operations within the Michigan
Department of Transportation right-of way. Furthermore, I move to authorize the Township Clerk to certify the Performance Resolution
for Governmental Agencies. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSIDER APPROVING THE RESOLUTIONS FOR THREE
ANNUAL PERMITS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP CLERK’S SIGNATURE FOR WORK WITHIN THE WAYNE
COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY DURING 2012. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve Resolution 1; Permit A-12038
allowing for sanitary and water main repair along with routine maintenance, dust palliative, calcium and salt applications, sidewalk
repair, and street sweeping, and authorize the Township Clerk as the designated officer to sign the 2012 Annual Permit for Wayne County
Department of Public Services. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve Resolution 2; Permit A-
12093 allowing the township to occupy the right-of-way for pavement repair and restoration in 2012, and authorize the Township Clerk
as the designated officer to sign the 2012 Annual Permit for Wayne County Department of Public Services. Motion carried unanimous-
ly. Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve Resolution 3; Permit A-12081 allowing the township to perform Special Activities
which temporarily occupy the Wayne County Road right-of-way in 2012, and authorize the Township Clerk as the designated officer to
sign the 2012 Annual Permit for Wayne County Department of Public Services. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. ESTABLISH-
MENT AND USE OF “RECEIVING BOARDS” IN THE ELECTIONS SCHEDULED IN 2012. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution establishing the use of one or more “Receiving Boards” to administer any 2012 elec-
tions scheduled in the Charter Township of Canton. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMIS-
SION FOR CULTURE, ARTS & HERITAGE. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin that the Board of Trustees of
the Charter Township of Canton approves the re-appointment of ReGina Shamberger to the Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage
for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. APPROVE RISK AVOIDANCE PRO-
GRAM (RAP) GRANT PROJECTS. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to accept the Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority’s Risk Avoidance Program Grant in the total amount of $12,448.83 for the purchase and installation of a Panic
Alarm System for the Administration Building offices, installation of an Electronic Security System at the Parks Maintenance Yard and
Human Services Center, and for an Orchestra Pit Safety Net at the Village Theater. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to award the contracts, as provided in the grant applications, to Advanced Satellite Communications, 12137
Merriman Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 in the amount of $8,246.36 to install the panic alarms and $7,651.30 to install the surveillance cam-
eras to be taken from account # 101-265-56.970_0030. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to
award the contract, as provided in the grant application, to Tobins Lake Sales, 11035 Hi Tech Dr, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 in the
amount of $7,000 to install the Orchestra Pit Safety Net at the Village Theater to be taken from the following accounts #101-760-
50.970_0030 (Capital Outlay Machinery/Equipment) in the amount of $6,000 #101-760-20.970_0070 (Capital Outlay Office
Equipment) in the amount of $1,000. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the fol-
lowing budget amendment: Decrease Maintenance Repair Accounts: 101-265-56.930_0030 (Maintenance and Repair of
Machinery/Equipment) $14,900 101-265-56.740 (Operating) $997.66 Increase Capital Account: 101-265-56.970_0030 (Capital Outlay
Machinery and Equipment) $15,897.66. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. AUTHORIZE THE YOUTH SPORTS AGREE-
MENTS. (CLS)
DELETED
Item 7. SECOND READING TO TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING PART I
GENERAL ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 58 SOLID WASTE, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 58.51 – 58.54 PRESUMPTION
REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR LITTERING FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to remove from the table, adopt and publish the “Second Reading” of the Amendment to the Township Code of
Ordinances Part 1 General Ordinances, Chapter 58 Solid Waste, Article II Litter and Debris Control, Division 2 Litter, Section 58.51-
58.54, Presumption regarding responsibility for littering from motor vehicle.
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 58 SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 58, SEC-
TION 58-54(b) PRESUMPTION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR LITTERING FROM MOTOR VEHICLE, PROVID-
ING FOR DEFINITION, SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATIONAND EFFECTIVE DATE THE CHARTER TOWNSHIPOF CAN-
TON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE CODE
Chapter 58 Solid Waste, Article II Litter and Debris Control,
Division 2 Litter, Section 58-54(b) is hereby amended as follows:
Section 58-54
(b
)
Presumption regarding responsibility for littering
from motor vehicle.
This section is amended, adopting Act 451 of 1994 Part 89, Littering, MCL 324.8904. The change will clarify that
the driver of the vehicle has a rebuttable presumption of responsibility for littering from a motor vehicle rather than the owner.
SEC-
TION 2. SEVERABILITY
This section provides that any unenforceable section can be severed from the rest of the Ordinance.
SEC-
TION 3. REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES
This section provides that all Ordinance or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE
This section provides that all rights and duties which have mattered, 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 shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Clerk of Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CON-
SIDER UPTOWN APARTMENT – RIDGE PARCEL SITE PLAN. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt
the resolution for the approval of the site plan for Uptown Apartments – Ridge Parcel. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSID-
ER SITE PLAN FOR DEVZ PLAZA. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution for the site plan
for Devz Plaza. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF CODE OF ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENTS, SECTION 86-38, ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZ-
ARD” IN ORDER TO ADOPT NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin
to introduce the first reading to consider the 2011 Code of Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 86, Section 86-38, Article II, Entitled
“Basis for Establishing Areas of Special Flood Hazard” in Order to Adopt New Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to table the first reading to consider amendment to Chapter 86, Section 86-38, Article II,
Entitled “Basis for Establishing Areas of Special Flood Hazard” in Order to Adopt New Flood Insurance rate Maps. The second read-
ing will be January 10, 2012 with publication and effective date of January 19, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Section 86-38 is
hereby amended with the following changes:
Sec. 86-38 – Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard. (a) The areas of spe-
cial flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a scientific and engineering report entitled
“Flood
Insurance Study Wayne County, MI” effective February 2, 2012
, with accompanying flood insurance rate maps and flood boundary-
floodway maps,
as well as the floodplain management regulations that meet the standards of Paragraph 60.3(d) of the NFIP reg-
ulations (44CFR 59, etc.)
, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this article. The flood insurance study is on file
at the Building and Inspection Services Division, Charter Township of Canton General Offices, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton,
MI 48188. (b) Flood hazard areas additional to those areas described in the flood insurance study may exist in the township. The loca-
tion of these areas shall be designated by the building official upon determination by the township engineer utilizing the best available
floodplain data. Introduced: December 13, 2011
Item 4. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING JOHNSON-ROSATI TO FILE A CON-
DEMNATION LAWSUIT AGAINST PARTIES FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS TO RE-ROUTE AN EXISTING SAN-
ITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WARREN AND LOTZ ROADS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by McLaughlin to authorize the law firm of Johnson-Rosati to initiate legal action on behalf of the Township to condemn a
sanitary sewer easements on the undeveloped Warren-Lotz Industrial Park (Sidwell No. 045-99-0014-701). Motion carried unanimous-
ly.
Item 5. PURCHASE OF BLACK AND WHITE COPIER FOR THE MAIL ROOM. (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by McLaughlin to award the purchase of a Toshiba Studio 655 Copier/Printer/Scanner to Millennium Business Systems, 33140 Industrial
Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 in the amount of $9,712.00 from 2012 account number 101-215.970_0060. Motion carried unanimously.
Item
6. AUTHORIZE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND PURCHASES FOR BROADCAST OF CANTON COMMUNITY TELEVI-
SION ON AT&T U-VERSE. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the purchase of a single port video encoder from
AVI Systems in the amount of $9,200 from Account #230-250.970_0060. I further move to approve the purchase of internet service
bandwidth through AT&T U-Verse in the amount of $375/month to be taken from Account #230-250.801_0050. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Item 7. AMEND PARTICIPATIONAGREEMENTWITH KICKERS OF CANTON, LLC. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to amend the Participation Agreement with Kickers of Canton, LLC and authorize the Township Supervisor and
Clerk to sign the agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 8. AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF FUEL CONTRACT FOR
PARKS AND GOLF MAINTENANCE. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to award the extension of the current con-
tract for unleaded gas and diesel fuel for Parks and Golf Maintenance to Oakland Fuels, Inc., 3943 Airport Rd., Waterford, MI 48329,
in the amount of $110,000 with funds to be taken from the Parks Budget Account #101-270-50.860/ Transportation for $75,000, and the
Pheasant Run Golf Club Budget Account #584-756-75.860/ Transportation for $35,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Item. 9. 2011
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the budget adjustments to the 2011 budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
Supervisor LaJoy stated he would like to recognize the Goodfellow volunteers who raised
$10,800 (increased $2,400 from last year) last Saturday for the “No Child Without a Christmas” program. Supervisor LaJoy wished to
thank John and Nancy Spencer, Karl Zarbo and Noreen Rybar for their leadership of this program, as well as all the people on the com-
mittee and volunteers. Supervisor LaJoy stated citizens are asked to ring in the New Year at the Village Theater, entertained by the Time
Machine Band from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. adult only event. There will be a strolling buffet, non-alcoholic beverages; dessert, favors,
a champagne toast and a cash bar will be available. To obtain tickets call 734-394-5300 or on-line at www.cantonvillagetheater.org.
Trustee Anthony stated in the Canton Observer this week, two residents, Merl Davis and Charlie White competed and took first place in
the ISU Grand Prix Gold Medal on Sunday in Quebec City. These reigning world champions train at the Artic Ice Arena in Canton.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 6:42 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Demopoulos to open the study session on proposed budgets for 2013 at 6:54 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Eva, Carolyn Cox
STUDY SESSION: Item 1. BUDGET (FBD)
The Board held a preliminary discussion regarding the proposed 2013 budgets for
Supervisor, Clerk and Finance. Complete proposed 2013 budgets are available in the Clerk’s office for review during regular business
hours. The Special Study Session for the 2013 proposed Budget for Public Safety, Leisure Services and Municipal Services is scheduled
for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton,
Michigan. The Board meeting for December 20, 2011 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be a Special Board meeting scheduled
for Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton,
Michigan. Motion by Anthony, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor
– 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, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: December 22, 2011
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS AGENDA
JANUARY 12, 2012
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012 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:
Randy Blaylock, Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Steven Johnson, Vicki Welty
Alternate:
Dawn Zuber
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: December 8, 2011 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Patrick Tortora, Ann Arbor Rentals LLC, P.O. Box 700625, Plymouth, MI 48170 applicant; William J. Goodreau, Civic Design
Services, P.O. Box 163 Fowlerville, MI 48836 project representative for property located at 44625 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188 .
South side of Michigan on the west side of Art ley. Appeal ing Art icle 3.00 Nonconformi t ies,
Sect ion 3.03 (D) -
Continuation/Substitution of Non-conforming Use
- used car sales facility with an auto rental facility . (Planning) Parcels 71-134-01-
0025-301, 71-134-01-0026-301 and 71-134-01-0027-301.
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 22, 2011
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-December 15, 2011
A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Thursday, December 15, 2011 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.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz,
Director Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Deputy Chief Kerr, Fire Chief Dunn, John Weyer, Bob Belair, Carolyn Cox, Greg
Hohenberger, Brad Sharp, Gregg King, Jonathan LaFever, Abe Vinitiski, Mary Falzon
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, sec-
onded by Williams to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1. REVIEWOF 2013 BUD-
GETS FOR CANTON MUNICIPAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND LEISURE SERVICES REVIEW.
. Departments pre-
sented for the Board’s review, the proposed 2013 budgets.
Public Safety Highlights:
2013-14 Budget Reductions historically, show
1,457,120 in reductions from savings in internal cuts, personnel cost savings.
Police:
In relationship to the 2012 budget, the largest
increases are in the cost of fleet maintenance, vehicle fuel, and support staff chargeback’s. Replacement of 5 patrol vehicles are slated
for 2013 and 4 in 2014. There is no additional large capital purchases budgeted.
Fire:
Largest increases are in fleet maintenance, vehi-
cles fuel and support chargeback’s. Large capital purchases over 5,000 include replacement of Shift commander vehicle, a Ladder Truck
in 2014 and 2 Ambulances. E-911 Communication will have to be upgraded to meet state requirement.
Leisure Services Highlights:
Eliminated 6 full time positions since 2008, Downgrades to 2 full time positions upon vacancy, savings of 621,285. Reduced facility
maintenance coverage by 176 hours a week.
Municipal Services Highlights
: Permit Activity up 7%, Revenues up 6% in permit area
from 2010. Water Volume purchases were up about 5%. Big question in the future is the fleet replacements have been deferred.
Finance
Highlights:
Canton has been able to keep the expense side basically flat with reductions in a personnel and internal cuts. The revenue
side with the loss of dollars, from home value, and the increase in population with state shared revenues leaves us using dollars from the
fund balance. This issue will have to be addressed as we work through 2013. Many variables exist which will help or hurt the bottom
line in finances. New Union contracts, Health care costs, the number of person who seek retirement in 2012. Departments presented for
the Board’s review, the proposed 2013 budgets. Motion by Bennett, second by Taj to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously. A complete copy of the materials presented related to the proposed budgets for 2013 are available in the Clerk office for
your review. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center
Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after Board
Approval. Publish: December 22, 2011
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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:
David Medley, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: December 22, 2011
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