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PLYMOUTH - ROMULUS

Art In The Park to remain 3-day event

When it comes to art, every- founded 38 years ago by Dianne ” includes vendors of landscaping,
one knows what they like. Quinn, was represented at the Rork said the event brings windows, gutters and other com-
And while Plymouth residents meeting by President Raychel about 300,000 people mercial enterprises that have
like the three-day Art In The Rork, Quinn's daughter who now nothing to do with art.
Park event, many of them do not heads the company. She request- to the city during the weekend... Rork explained that without
like the idea of expanding the ed expansion of the event set this the corporate sponsors at the
event by a day. year for July 11, 12 and 13. The commissioners and the audience Rork said the event brings event, the cost for artists to rent
A proposal from Art In The proposal was first brought to the that her costs had risen dramati- about 300,000 people to the city booth space would be prohibi-
Park, a for-profit business with city commission at the Dec. 3 cally during the last five to eight during the weekend and expand- tive.
offices on Main Street in meeting. Commissioners tabled years. She said that insurance ing it by a day could see a 15-per- City Manager Paul Sincock
Plymouth, to expand the art sale the request to allow both the costs had increased by 52 per- cent increase in that traffic prefaced the discussion with an
by a day was rejected by mem- Downtown Development cent, the expenses charged to the according to research by her acknowledgment of the number
bers of the Plymouth City Authority and Chamber of event by the city have increased company. of comments his office and the
Commission during their regular Commerce to seek input from by 63 percent and expenses for She said Art In The Park ben- members of the commission had
meeting last week, by a 5-1 vote. residents and businesses regard- the rental of portable lavatories efits the entire Plymouth com- received during the two weeks
Commissioner Suzi Deal recused ing the impact of adding a day to have increased 70 percent. She munity, including bringing traffic since the request was made pub-
herself from voting and the lone the event. added that she has also hired a into businesses and providing a lic. He explained that the com-
vote in favor of the expansion Rork explained that her private security company to pro- venue for community groups to missioners had heard numerous
was cast by Mayor Pro Tem request was not based on greed tect the vendors during the week- generate funds. and explicit comments both for
Colleen Pobur. but rather on the rising costs of end, also an expense for her com- Commissioner Ed Krol com- and against the request and that
Art In The Park, originally producing the event. She told the pany. mented that the art sale now opinions “ran the gamut.”

Painter Plymouth especially, the people love it.” Tax help for seniors offered
He gets questions from millennials,
and likes the way seniors appreciate
FROM PAGE 1 hand lettering. He sees it returning in The Romulus Senior Center will provide income, W2 forms for those who eared a
many ways. free tax services through AARP again this salary or wages, proof of residential taxes
He was an advertising artist for the Mack, who did windows at Sean year. paid, unemployment compensation
Yellow Pages for many years. “I got a lot O'Callaghan's in Plymouth for the soccer City Treasurer Stacy Paige, along with a records, dependent care provider informa-
of different experience different ways,” World Cup, says, “I keep busy most all group of trained volunteers, will help sen- tion statements which include the name,
he said. year,” recalling some assignments neces- ior and low income residents with tax fil- employer identification number, Social
Wife Carol, who manages the business sitating him lying on his stomach and ings. Security Number and any other 1099 forms.
for him, agrees: “What he really gets out painting. The first day tax services will be avail- Those who plan to itemize deductions
of it is the joy of the artwork,” she said. The Plymouth District Library work able will be Feb. 21 and appointment will need all receipts or canceled checks.
Ken Mack does race car lettering, and includes varied faces of children, which scheduling will begin on Jan. 7. Band statements showing any earned divi-
appreciates an older gentleman who rec- Mack studied for that creation. He tips Those using the service will need to pro- dend amounts.
ommended him for Family Heating & his hat to Library Director Carol vide a copy of their income tax return from To make an appointment, call the senior
Cooling work, including that business' Souchock for that idea, which includes last year, all forms indicating federal center at (734)955-4120.
distinctive red trucks with yellow letter- “a child in a wheelchair, too. That was a
ing. nice challenge. I liked that,” he said of
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
He works year-round, noting tempera- varied ethnicities in the artwork. 5 YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENT AND
tures now in the 20s and 30s are fine for His white truck holding his tools and 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTS
paint. “We're really backed up with supplies travels around town, as his busi- PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Christmas stuff,” said Carol Mack, noting ness reputation is mostly word of mouth. Canton Township announces the public comment period for amendments to the PY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan and amend-
Halloween designs are popular at busi- The Macks have three grown children, ments to the PY 2018 Annual Action Plan. The above named documents for the Canton Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) are available for inspection at the Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188,
nesses in the fall too. one at Ford Motor Co. and two business 734-394-5225, during regular business hours. Comments on the CONSOLIDATED PLAN and the ANNUAL ACTION
Ken was in Northville at the Center owners, one a car wash and the other a PLAN will be accepted for 30 days, beginning December 27, 2018. Comments received during the public comment period will
Street Grille on Nov. 29, the day after he welding company. “And they're all suc- be forwarded to the Department of HUD and will become an addendum to the reports.
painted the front window at the cessful, which is great,” said Carol Mack. Publish: December 27, 2018 Michael Siegrist, Clerk
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Plymouth Gastro Pub. He was about to The couple has one grandson.
visit Lee's Chicken in Plymouth for a “Ken is so good at it and he does it like CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
snowman theme with square stacks nothing,” she said. He's done signs for ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
rather than round. auto dealers including Les Stanford and
“They just asked me to convey it for Jack Demmer. “And he does it by him- 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.
them,” he said of Lee's, on Ann Arbor self,” rather than hiring others,” she
Road. He really likes Plymouth, noting added. 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,
positive reaction to his work. “There's a “I've met so many people. They're my or activities.
lot more different cultures now in friends now,” Ken Mack said.” 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.
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. 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.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
Firefighter/Paramedic ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
The Charter Township is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Work to be performed includes saving lives & reducing property loss through rescue techniques & fire suppression operations. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
Applicants must be certified Michigan Firefighter Level I & II, Hazmat Operations Level certified and must be licensed as a ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Paramedic by the State of Michigan at time of hire. Evidence of certifications must be presented at the time application is sub- Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
mitted. The application form can be obtained on our website at www.plymouthtwp.org Completed applications must be submit- as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
ted to the Clerk's Office only at 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth MI 48170. Applications must be received by the Clerk's office
by March 29, 2019. Questions may be directed to 734-354-3228 The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Additional Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older , U.S. Citizen, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have and
maintain a valid State of Michigan driver's license and must have and maintain a good driving record. Valid Certification from Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
a Fire Training Academy recognized by the Civil Service Commission and current valid completion of the Physical Agility Test should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
(CPAT) from Schoolcraft Community College or equivalent, within the preceding 365 days as required. Applicants will be sched- Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
uled to attend and successfully pass an Oral Board interview.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
A post job offer requires that an applicant must also pass a drug screening, background investigation, psychological exam and a als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
pre-hire physical examination. ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Starting annual base wage is $44,332.26 and after five years the salary is $73,887.06 Publish: 12/27/2018 CN1799 - 122718 2.5 x 4.72
The Charter Township of Plymouth accepts either Schoolcraft College Firefighter Testing or EMPCO. To schedule a test for these
positions, go to either http://www.c-w-w.org/firefighter-certification/ or https://www.empco.net/fts/ and follow the instructions. Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – December 18, 2018
There is a fee to take the examinations, but results of this one test will be accepted by all participating fire departments in A study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at
Michigan. You must be certified, licensed and pass all of the tests before applying. 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Members
Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director
The Charter Township of Plymouth does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, nation- Meier, Director Trumbull, Deputy Director – Police – Baugh Manager of Legal Services & Contract Administration – Kolb,
al origin, color, marital status, handicap, height or weight, in the employment or provision of services. Human Relations Manager - Conley Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to move from open to closed session at 5:30 p.m.
to discuss union negotiations. Motion carried unanimously. Closed Session to Discuss Union Negotiations Motion by Anthony,
Jerry Vorva, Clerk supported by Siegrist to move from closed to open session at 6:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Supervisor Williams pre-
Publish: December 27, 2018 PT0222 - 122718 2.5 x 3.858 sented General Item 1. Consider Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Canton Township and the Police
Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) with a term ending December 22, 2022, and General Item 2. Consider Approval of
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Canton Township and the Canton Command Officers Association with a term end-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ing December 31, 2022. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
Charter Township of Canton and the Police Officers Association of Michigan for a term commencing January 1, 2019 through
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a public hearing pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as December 31, 2022, and authorize the township Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried
amended (the “Code”) will be held with respect to the proposed issuance by the Arizona Industrial Development Authority unanimously. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Charter
(“AZIDA”) of its revenue notes, bonds or other obligations in one or more series from time to time pursuant to a plan of financ- Township of Canton and the Canton Command Officers Association for a term commencing January 1, 2019 through December
ing (the “Bonds”), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000,000. The hearing will be held by the Board of 31, 2022, and authorize the township Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth (the “Township”), on January 22, 2019, and will commence at 7:00 p.m., or as Supervisor Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak,
soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and will be held at the Charter Township of Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull,
Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, Michigan. Manager of Legal Services & Contract Administration – Kolb Staff Absent: Director Hohenberger Adoption of Agenda Motion
by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to adopt the remaining agenda. Motion carried unanimously. RECOGNITION: R-1.
The Bonds are expected to be issued pursuant to the Industrial Development Financing Act, Title 35, Chapter 5, Articles Director Tim Faas – Recognition of Service to the Canton Community Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to enter the
1 through 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended (the “Act”), by AZIDA, an Arizona nonprofit corporation designated as recognition into the public record. Motion carried unanimously. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Tim Faas faith-
a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, incorporated with the approval of the Arizona Finance Authority, pursuant to the fully served the Canton community for 15 years; and WHEREAS, Under Tim’s leadership, the Canton Municipal Services
provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona and the Act. The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be Department achieved many major milestones, a few of which are highlighted below but are too numerous to list; and WHERE-
loaned to Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC, a Delaware single member limited liability company, an affiliate, sub- AS, As Director, he guided the Department through the grueling accreditation process, and achieved rare nationally accredited
sidiary or a to-be-formed limited liability company related thereto (the “Borrower”) and used to finance all or a portion of cer- status from the American Public Works Association; and WHEREAS, As Director, he led the way for the creation of Canton’s
tain “Projects,” which consist of: (i) financing or refinancing the costs of the acquisition, improvement, equipping, renovation new water storage facility; and WHEREAS, As Director, he provided guidance and leadership in the Township’s successful bid
or other expenditures with respect to certain qualified residential rental facilities constituting supportive living facilities, includ- for a Road Millage, and WHEREAS, Tim has provided a steady hand, rational mind and kind heart to all of those he worked
ing without limitation not more than $59,500,000 proceeds of the Bonds to be allocated to the senior living community known with; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charter Township of Canton Board of Trustees extends its apprecia-
as “Independence Village of Plymouth” located at 14707 Northville Rd., Plymouth, Michigan, which contains approximately 209 tion and congratulations to Tim Faas for his outstanding contribution to the Canton Community. His dedication and leadership
units (the “Independence Village of Plymouth Project”); (ii) funding any required reserve funds; (iii) paying capitalized interest have directly impacted the history of Canton Township and influenced the community’s long-term direction for years to come.
on the Bonds, if any, (iv) funding working capital, if any, and (v) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds. All or a substantial por- Date: December 18, 2018 Pat Williams, Canton Supervisor STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Comparison of Township and City
tion of the Bonds are expected to be issued as qualified “501(c)(3) bonds” pursuant to Section 145 of the Code. The Borrower Forms of Government Presenters: Finance Director – Trumbull Municipal Services Director – Faas Manager of Legal
will own the Projects and Senior Village Management LLC will manage the Projects. The single member of the Borrower is Services & Contract Administration – Kolb Guests: Dave Helisek – Plante Moran Larry Merrill – Executive Director -
Provident Resources Group, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia. Michigan Townships Association Christopher Johnson – General Counsel - Michigan Municipal League Supervisor
Williams read the backgrounds of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Merrill. The Board was provided with four (4) presentations that explore
The Bonds will be special limited obligations of AZIDA payable solely from the loan repayments to be made by the the differences between the current Township form of government and the City form of government. In April 2018, the Roads
Borrower and certain funds and accounts and assets to be established by the indenture of trust for the Bonds. The proposed Bonds Task Force recommended that the Township Board conduct “an unbiased citizen education process” to further examine this mat-
shall not constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the Township within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision, ter and the Board accepted that recommendation. The following areas were discussed at the meeting: City Options—What does
and the owners of the proposed Bonds shall not be paid in whole or in part out of any funds raised or to be raised by taxation or it mean to be a City? (MML) What is a Township—What are some of the key differences? (MTA) What is the process for a
any other revenues of the Township. Township to become a City? (Kristin Kolb) Financial Analysis-What are the financial impacts of a change to a city form of gov-
ernment? Road Funding Revenue & Expenses (Tim Faas) Other Financial Impacts (Wendy Trumbull) Copies of the PowerPoint
At the time and place set for the public hearing, interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views, presentations are available through the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI
both orally and in writing, on the merits of the Independence Village of Plymouth Project, its location, the issuance of the Bonds 48188, during regular business hours, or by contacting the Secretary to the Clerk at 734-394-5120. OTHER: Supervisor
or related matters. Written comments will be accepted by the Board of Trustees of the Township located at 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Williams wished the board and audience happy holidays. ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to adjourn at
Plymouth, Michigan, 48170 but must be received prior to the close of the hearing. 8:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. _____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
Publish: January 3, 2019 Jerry Vorva, Clerk S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
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