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CANTON
CANTON

State grant to fund purchase of fruit trees

Plans are bearing fruit for fruit trees and 25 blueberry and flowers. These funds will
increased awareness of locally- bushes next year, officials said. ” help growers sell more products,
grown crops in Canton “This $19,410 grant will In total, 22 Michigan projects received protect crops from pests and dis-
Township. enable Canton Leisure Services eases, and market products to
The township was recently to purchase fruit trees and fruit $2,153,501 in federal funding in 2022. boost competitiveness, according
awarded a Michigan Department bushes that are suitable for to a prepared statement.
of Agriculture and Rural southeast Michigan's climate for Canton Leisure Services, a
Development (MDARD) grant for placement in several Canton department of Canton Township
the purchase of a variety of fruit parks,” said Jeanette Aiello, Canton Farmers Market, as well ing access to these healthy local- which is the second-largest town-
trees and bushes to be planted in Canton project and operations as at the Canton Club 55+ Senior ly-grown foods to those in need ship and the ninth-most-populat-
community gardens on township- supervisor. “By adding a number Center to help champion the in the Canton community. ed municipality in Michigan, has
owned and operated property. of apple, pear, peach, kiwi, and numerous benefits of these In total, 22 Michigan projects been nationally accredited by
Members of the board of nectarine fruit trees, as well as diverse Michigan specialty crops received $2,153,501 in federal the Commission for
trustees accepted the grant over two dozen blueberry bush- through increased awareness funding in 2022 from the Accreditation of Park and
agreement, administered es, Canton Township will be able and marketing efforts, Aiello Michigan Department of Recreation Agencies since 2004.
through the U.S. Department of to increase awareness of the ben- said. In addition, the ultimate Agriculture and Rural For more information about
Agriculture, last week during efits and availability of specialty bounty of produce derived from Development grant to support Canton Leisure Services' pro-
their regular meeting. The crops grown in our community.” the introduction of fruit-bearing Michigan specialty crop growers grams and services, visit
Specialty Crop Block Grant Future educational demon- trees and plants will also help to who produce fruits, vegetables, www.cantonfun.org or call (734)
funds will be used to purchase 20 strations will take place at the reduce food insecurity by provid- tree nuts, hops, nursery plants, 394-5460.

Lightfest display continues

A holiday tradition welcomes visitors enjoying holiday light displays including
in Canton Township as Holidays in reindeer, snowflakes, elves and others.
Heritage Park continues through Dec. The display is appropriate for all ages
31. who will enjoy the y the twinkling lights
The seasonal light display and deco- of the season in Heritage Park, located
rations are installed around the large behind the Canton Administration
pond in Heritage Park for the event Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road
which has become a popular holiday in Canton, MI 48188.
attraction. Area residents can stroll For more information, visit www.can-
through the park with family and friends tonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.

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The Canton Township Fire Department welcomed three new ambulances to their
fleet. Funding for the new vehicles was approved by members of the board of
trustees and a Facebook post from the fire department thanked the trustees and CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
said the firefighters appreciate the confidence the board members have in the NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
department and are “truly honored to serve this great community.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held on December
13, 2022, the Board of Trustees adopted an amendment to the Zoning Map of the Zoning Ordinance (Article 8.00 of Appendix
A - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Canton) to rezone parcel no. 052-99-0033-000 (39609
Lotzford Rd.) from R-2, Single Family Residential and Corporate Park Overlay District to R-2, Single Family Residential by
removing the Corporate Park Overlay District from the subject parcel and retaining the R-2 zoning. The parcel is located on the
PLANNING COMMISSION south side of Lotzford Rd., east of Lotz Rd.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This amendment to the Zoning Map of the Zoning Ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of seven (7) days after its pub-
lication date. Copies of the amendment may be viewed or obtained at the Canton Township Administration Building, Office of
the Township Clerk, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, MI 48188 during regular business hours.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Publish: December 22, 2022
Effective Date: December 30, 2022 CN2465 - 122222 2.5 x 1.94
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 Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton
Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188 on the following proposed amendment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
to the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
November 28, 2022
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2.00 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AS FOLLOWS:
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT - Consider request to amend the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance amend- The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
ing Article 2 - Section 2.03, Accessory Structures and Uses to establish standards for Solar Energy Systems.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public comments may be made during the meeting. Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission must be received
by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Written comments may be emailed to patrick.sloan@cantonmi.gov or delivered Roll Call
to the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188. Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Virginia Williams
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper - December 22, 2022 CN2469 - 122222 2.5 x 2.959 Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Roberto Scappaticci - DPW
NOTICE Director
ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING 1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
The City of Romulus Council finding a need to reconstruct Brandt Road and Cypress Road between A. Res. #22-288 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
Ecorse Road and Beverly Road, the City of Romulus City Council has scheduled a public hearing from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
to be held Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm, in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174-1485. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear Nays - None Abstain - Roscoe Motion Carried
comments and/or objections on the proposed special assessment district and improvements as B. Res. #22-289 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes
detailed in the city engineers report. from the Special Meeting - Executive Session held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss an attorney's opinion. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - See Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
The proposed special assessment district is comprised of the following parcels:
A. Petition: Special Assessment District - Brandt & Cypress Petitioner: John Romano
Res. #22-290 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to adopt a resolution
1. 80 007 01 0990 302 10. 80 007 02 0011 301 19. 80 007 02 0017 002 determining the need for the improvement of Brandt St and Cypress St. between Ecorse Rd. and
2. 80 007 01 0989 303 11. 80 007 02 0009 300 20. 80 007 02 0016 000 Beverly Rd. and further direct the city engineers to prepare a report ascertaining the quantities of
3. 80 007 01 0900 305 12. 80 007 02 0008 000 21. 80 008 99 0001 704 materials necessary for the completion of such improvement and prepare a detailed estimate of all
4. 80 007 01 0901 300 13. 80 007 02 0007 000 22. 80 008 99 0001 703 the expenses incidental to the improvement.
5. 80 007 01 0900 307 14. 80 007 02 0001 000 23. 80 008 99 0001 702 Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams
6. 80 007 01 0901 301 15. 80 007 02 0025 000 24. 80 007 99 0001 701 Nays - Webb Motion Carried
7. 80 007 02 0014 300 16. 80 007 02 0021 300 25. 80 008 99 0001 701 Res. #22-291 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to schedule a public
8. 80 007 02 0013 000 17. 80 007 02 0019 002 hearing to be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00
p.m. for the purpose of discussing and hearing any objections to the proposed improvements.
9. 80 007 02 0012 300 18. 80 007 02 0019 001 Motion Carried Unanimously
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem - See Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
In accordance with the Romulus Code of Ordinances (31-3) states that "the notice of hearing shall A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
include a statement that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the Motion Carried Unanimously
amount of any special assessment, and shall describe the manner of making any protest". 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor - See Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
A. Res. #22-292 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the admin-
In accordance with Public Act 64 of 1989, "the owner or any person having an interest in the real istration and authorize the closure of Goddard Road between Moore Street and the railroad tracks east of
property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal within 30 days Shook Road beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 and ending at 11:00 p.m. that evening
after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the for the Annual Tree lighting and arrival of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. Motion Carried
Unanimously
hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll". 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #22-293 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the Second
You must either appear in person at the public hearing or notify the City Clerk's Office by mail no Reading and Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 22/23-9 in the amount of $105,000.00 to use
later than 12:00 noon, Monday, January 9, 2023 in order to reserve your right to protest the amount funds that were budgeted in FY 21 for five (5) police vehicles that were not delivered in 2021.
of the special assessment. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #22-294 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Study
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said Session Request for Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment
request. Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
8. Public Comment - See Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
Instructions for Persons with Disabilities 9. Unfinished Business - See Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate in the meeting effectively 10. New Business - None
should contact the City Clerk or send an email by 12:00 p.m. 11. Warrant
the day of the hearing to request assistance at: A. Res. #22-295 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 22-22 for
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk, checks presented in the amount of $667,984.88. Motion Carried Unanimously
11111 Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174, (734) 942-7540, clerk@romulusgov.com B. Res. #22-296 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve Warrant #: 22-22E
for checks presented in the amount of $19,597.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Communication - See Clerks Office for complete copy of Minutes
13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, Clerk Motion Carried Unanimously
City of Romulus, Michigan
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
PUBLISH: December 22, 2022 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 28, 2022.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
MCL 15.263a et. seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). RM0697 - 122222 2.5 x 8.396 City of Romulus, Michigan
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