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CANTON
CANTON

Walking on air

Business donates hoverboards

to township after-school program

There are 30 Canton received an electric hoverboard address themes and goals
Township youngsters walking on as a way to both celebrate and through activities, crafts, and
air this holiday season. brighten the holiday season,” guest speakers from the Canton
The young people, partici- stated Laura Mortier, recreation community. Speakers and men-
pants in the B.L.O.C. K. Youth supervisor. “This year has been tors stress and explain the value
and Teen Center Youth challenging to all of us as COVID of achievement and showcase
Connection program, each continues to dominate our lives, neighborhood resources along
received an electric hoverboard especially this time of year as with stressing the importance of
to lift their holiday spirits. The programs that would normally lifelong fitness, increasing knowl-
hoverboards were donated by benefit from support from local edge of nutrition and healthy
Maraschinos Pub in Canton businesses are not receiving the lifestyles, creating positive atti-
along with a pizza dinner for the contributions, but Maraschinos tudes about the future, learning
entire group. Pub has been able to once again how to work with others and the
Maraschinos is a year-long make these generous donations ability to work out conflicts,
supporter of Canton Leisure that truly thrill each and every Mortier said.
Services programs including Hot one of these program partici- The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and
Meal Mondays, the after school pants.” Teen Center, located on the third
program at the B.L.O.C.K. and The Canton Youth Connection floor of the Canton
several other activities. Each par- is a free afterschool program for Administration Building at 1150
ticipant in the youth connection qualifying children ages 5-15 S. Canton Center Road provides
program took home one of the within the Canton community a teen-friendly environment A Canton Youth Connection program participant is all smiles after
hoverboards, officials noted. that is presented by The where students from ages 11-17 receiving a very special holiday gift that was generously donated by
“Thanks to the generosity of B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen can participant in supervised Maraschinos Pub of Canton. Photo courtesy of The B.L.O.C.K. Youth
Maraschinos Pub in Canton, Center. Throughout the year CYC afterschool programs, social and Teen Center.
every student in the Canton participants meet weekly at events, and activities. For more Connection or The B.L.O.C.K. www.cantonfun.org/146 or call
Youth Connection program Miller Elementary School to information about Canton Youth Youth and Teen Center, visit (734) 398-5570.
Holidays in Heritage ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
January 13, 2022
Park display continues Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, January 13, 2022 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.
Heritage Park in Canton Township is Laura Mortier, recreation supervisor.
even more inviting during the holiday sea- “We're hoping that Holidays in Heritage Call to Order
son with light displays and decorations Park becomes an annual tradition and Pledge of Allegiance
around the large pond. holiday experience that we'll be able to Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
The displays will continue through keep adding more and more festive dis- Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Dec. 31 and will be open for pedestrian plays to each year.” Approval of Agenda
strolls from 5-8 p.m. Featured light dis- All ages are welcome to stroll through January 13, 2022
Approval of Minutes:
plays include reindeer, snowflakes, elves, the park and enjoy the twinkling lights of December 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes
and other seasonal attractions. The dis- the season in Heritage Park, located General Calendar:
play is free. behind the Canton Administration
“This is the first year that visitors to Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road in 1. Applicant Annette Kusluski (applicant), for property located at 44112 Leeann Ln., on the north side of Leeann Ln.
Heritage Park can enjoy some extra holi- Canton, MI 48188. between Montfort and N Sheldon Rd. (Parcel ID 71-037-02 0117-000), Zoning R-5. Permission to install fence with in
a required front yard setback on a corner lot. Appealing the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 78-
day cheer provided by Canton's seasonal For more information about Canton 129(h) location and Section 78-131(4)(b) Corner lots (front yard setback). Definition of a front yard noted in Section
78-121.
lights that will be on display every evening Holidays in Heritage Park, visit www.can-
from 5 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 31st,” stated tonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460. 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
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2329 - 122321 2.5 x 4.612

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 22, 2021
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused: None
Holiday help Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Throughout this holiday season, Stacy Paige, Treasurer
there will be an increase in police Administrative Staff in Attendance:
officer presence around many D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy City Clerk; Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of
Canton Township shopping centers Staff; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Services; Damian Hull - Police Captain
and areas, according to a state- 1. Agenda
Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
A.
ment from public safety officials. Motion Carried Unanimously
The Canton Police Department 2. Minutes
bicycle officers will be riding A. Res. #21-338 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes
through the local shopping centers from the regular meeting held on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried
Unanimously
providing an extra layer of safety for 3. Petitioner - Please see the Clerk's Office for the complete copy of the minutes
shoppers. Motorists are urged to A. Petitioner: Keilani Hadden Petition: Access to public restrooms in restaurants and gas stations
drive slowly and exercise patience No action taken by Council
as they travel through shopping 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
center parking lots. A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
A. Res. #21-339 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the Administration,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON and authorize the sole source purchase of two (2) LUCAS Chest Compression Systems for the City
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS of Romulus Fire Department from Stryker Medical for a total cost of $39,676.92 under the terms of
Sole Source Purchases Exception in Section 39-11(d)(1)c.1 of the City of Romulus Purchasing
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. B. Res. #21-340 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Inter-Governmental Agreement
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township with the State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget Office of the
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System for the necessary programming of Motorola radio
or activities. equipment at a cost of $17,750.00 under the terms of Chapter 39 of the City of Romulus Code of
Ordinances Section 39-11(d)(1)(i). Motion Carried Unanimously
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
the ADA. A. Res. #21-341 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Study
Session Request for Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Report. Motion Carried Unanimously
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township B. Res. #21-342 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other recommendation of the Executive Advisory Committee and reappoint Reverend Edward Thomas Jr.
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. to the Romulus Board of Review with a term to commence on January 1, 2022, and expire on
December 31, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - Nothing to report.
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets 8. Public Comment - Please see the Clerk's Office for the complete copy of the minutes
are generally prohibited. 9. Unfinished Business - None
10. New Business - Please see the Clerk's Office for the complete copy of the minutes
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- 11. Warrant
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human A. Res. #21-343 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-22 for
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon checks presented in the amount of $856,909.23. Motion Carried Unanimously
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
12. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for the complete copy of the minutes
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its 13. Adjournment
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 22, 2021.
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-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish: 12/23/21 CN2328 - 122321 2.5 x 4.72 City of Romulus, Michigan RM0627 - 121621 2.5 x 8.994