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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Rezoning OK'd to allow meat processing plant

Wayne City Council members ings on the site. According to the kept in temperature-controlled
have approved the rezoning of a rezoning proposal, Michigan ” areas. Waste will be picked up
5.63-acre property on Cogswell to Meats is a USDA (United States The meat processing operations daily for disposal. Plans include
facilitate a $1.7 million invest- Department of Agriculture) will store all animals indoors and the installation of a 4-yard size
ment in the city. approved and monitored facility. Dumpster on site to dispose of
The property, zoned as Heavy The company will invest $1.7 mil- no animals will be stored outside the buildings. manure and straw.
Industrial has been conditionally lion in the construction of three Michigan Meats representa-
rezoned to allow for the butcher- buildings on the site at 8,000, 3,200 tives have agreed to comply with
ing/slaughtering of animals and and 3,000 square feet in size, plans submitted to the city. stored outside the buildings, all city noise and odor ordinances
retail sales as requested by respectively. One of the buildings The meat processing opera- according to the plans. Waste and claim that the loudest noise
Michigan Meats, a company pro- will be a small custom butcher tions will store all animals materials will be stored and at the facility will be from the
posing to construct three build- shop for retail sales, according to indoors and no animals will be inside the buildings in drums cooling compressors.
Spared

Tongue-in-cheek health report

helps save local bowling alley

The announcement by Gov. Gretchen any longer,” he wrote. “Her customers are
Whitmer last week that the state finding other places to bowl. The people
Department of Health had lifted the ban she loves are being forced to bowl in
on bowling alleys starting Monday rolled a another State just to do what they love
strike with Steven Klein. doing with her at her house. But, she is not
Klein, who posted a dramatic account conscious. She is not available to them.
of the potential demise of his “baby” due She is dying. Something is killing her and
to COVID-19 on Facebook recently, was she is being told that she needs to be sacri-
overwhelmed by the attention and sup- ficed,” Klein posted.
port his creative announcement prompt- “Her death will save lives. She sees the
ed. mailbox continue to fill up with bills. Bills
Klein posted the tongue-in-cheek that have never stopped coming. The bills
account of the dire effects of the virus on are as unrelenting as a shark that smells
Dec. 6 and one of the regular bowlers at blood in the water. The end is near. There he continued in his Facebook narrative. Klein said he was hoping for the ban on
the Westland facility began a GoFundMe isn't anything her Daddy can do to save His creative narrative also caught the bowling to be lifted for the love of the
account to help save the establishment. her. He is helpless. It's killing him. So attention of both local TV and out-of-state sport. Vision Lanes is also still open at the
“She is barely conscious. She is dying when you see her Daddy, and he doesn't media. Ford Road location for carry-out only
slowly. She is watching her loyal staff and have that same sparkle in his eyes or same The GoFundMe account had generated from All-star Grille and Music Bar and for
caretakers go find other sources of income love in his heart understand he is watch- $8,000 to help the lanes continue to roll bowling with capacity limited to 100 peo-
because she can't provide for her family ing his baby die, right in front of his eyes,” along through the pandemic by last week. ple.
City offers housing, rent relief

Westland residents whose income has affected due to job loss or medical costs.
been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Preference will be given to applicants who
pandemic can now apply for rent or mortgage deferred rent/mortgage payments during the
relief through the Westland Cares program. moratorium. Payments will be made directly
The Westland Cares program was designed to the rental owner or mortgage company.
to assist low to moderate income families with Residents can obtain more information or
emergency emergency rent or mortgage pay- apply online at www.cityofwestland
ments for households whose income has been .com or at (734) 713-3711.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
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
the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Hometown heroes Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop the City of Wayne Fire Department version and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
of Shopping with your Heroes. Members of the Wayne Firefighters Local #162 ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
shopped for holiday toys and gifts and made special deliveries to Wayne-
Westland students,. Fire Department Capt. Dave Wylie and Firefighters Jeremy Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Tima and Tavis Brehmer brought holiday cheer to area residents recently. Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
Synopsis of Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Members: Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, Clerk Michael Siegrist, Treasurer Dian Slavens Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
Trustees: Kate Borninski, Sommer Foster, Tania Ganguly, Steven Sneideman should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Regular Meeting 11/10/2020: Synopsis: Held Public Hearing on the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Approved con- Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
sent and general calendar as posted in full on website. The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
Regular Meeting 11/17/2020: Synopsis: Held Public Hearing on Dangerous Buildings Show Cause. Approved consent and gen- als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
eral calendar as posted in full on website. ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Regular Meeting 11/24/2020: Synopsis: Approved consent and general calendar as posted in full on website.
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Copies of the complete Board minutes can be found for free at www.canton-mi.org. Minutes can also be viewed or copied at
1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI during normal business hours. Call 734-394-5120 for more information. CN2150 - 122420 2.5 x 1.574
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
SYNOPSIS January 14, 2021
REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals MONDAY, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES The meeting will be held by electronic remote access. Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:

DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2020 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89184868953
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Or iPhone one-tap: 1-312-626-6799 (89184868953#) or 1-301-715-8592 (89184868953#)
PRESENT: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee Or Telephone: 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee Webinar ID: 891 8486 8953
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb3wOH5EFT
1. Agendas:
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved 7:00 P.M.
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements:
A. NHS Girls Golf Team Resolution - Approved Call to Order
B. Board of Trustee Appointments to Boards/Commissions - Approved
C. Planning Commission - Gary Yang appointment - Approved Pledge of Allegiance
D. HDC - William Sivy reappointment - Approved
E. Parks & Recreation - Gift Acceptance - Approved Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
F. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
3. Public Hearing: None
4. Brief Public Comments: Two residents had questions or comments for the Board of Trustees. Approval of Minutes:
5. New Business: December 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
A. Finance - 1% Administrative Fee - Approved
B. Finance - Water Fee Recommendation - Approved Approval of Agenda
C. Board of Trustees - Study Session 2021 - Approved
D. Board of Trustees - Seven Mile Park Committee - Approved General Calendar:
E. Board of Trustees - Pathway Committee - Approved
F. Public Services - 48515 Seven Mile Road Bid - Approved 1. Applicant, Danny Veri, for property located on the east side of Lilley Road between Warren Rd. and Joy Rd., Zoning R-
G. Public Services - Water Storage Analysis - Approved 6. Property address is 7720 Lilley Road N. Appealing Section 6.03(A)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested vari-
6. Unfinished Business: None ance is to allow a 10-foot separation distance between the north building wall and the access drive - a variance of 15 feet
7. Ordinances: None from the minimum 25-foot separation distance. Parcel ID 71-008-99-0001-707 (Planning).
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $2,051,092.64 for the period of November 7, 2020 to December 4, 2020. - Approved 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
9. Board Communication & Reports: Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
A. Mark Abbo, Roger Lundberg, Jason Rhines, Scott Frush, Mindy Herrmann, Cynthia Jankowski, Christopher Roosen
and Todd Mutchler CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on December 29, 2020. accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Respectfully submitted: Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Mark Abbo, Supervisor Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0105 - 122420 2.5 x 5.303 A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2151 - 122420 2.5 x 5.515