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CANTON
CANTON

Lobbyist reports state actions to board of trustees

Julie Brown Michigan also has a hazard ” “That's the one thing they did
Special Writer pay provision for first respon- the most of. It really was remark-
ders, as well as some school aid, Johnson noted there has been able. It got the support it needed
In a year-end wrap-up to she said. no supplemental revenue and it moved,” Johnson said.
members of the Canton Canton Director of Police In other business, trustees
Township Board of Trustees, Services Chad Baugh asked to local governments for COVID-19. approved 7-0 a contract with the
Stephanie Johnson of lobbying about racketeering, noting issues Khoury Johnson Leavitt, LLC
firm Khoury Johnson Leavitt, with internal theft at businesses. firm for lobbying for the next two
noted, “It was quite an eventful “That helps shift the burden of coming down every day,” she administered by first responders, years at $36,000 a year.
lame duck” session in Lansing investigating these cases,” he added of numbers of ill people. including firefighters. Greg Hohenberger, township
and in Washington, D.C. said upon learning the state has Canton Trustee Sommer Johnson asked if her presenta- director of the Leisure Services
Speaking Dec. 22 to officials, additional personnel for that Foster asked about eviction tions to the board could become department, noted it will proba-
Johnson noted some $900 billion purpose. diversion and use of SNAP more frequent as she'd had a few bly be March when a decision
was OK'd in federal aid, which Johnson noted there has been (Supplemental Nutrition “curveball” questions directed at will be made on having the tradi-
will help the unemployed. She no supplemental revenue to local Assistance Program) government her on Dec. 22. She outlined tional Liberty Fest in June.
said Michigan legislators OK'd governments for COVID-19, and food benefits at restaurants. briefly a poverty prevention bill “We'll be looking at where we
some $465 million in relief relat- that a mid-January meeting will Foster also asked about criminal signed into law in late December are on the vaccine,” he said.
ed to COVID-19, including determine much on state-shared justice reforms from Lansing. by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Liberty Fest was cancelled in
extending unemployment bene- revenue. Trustee Kate Borninski asked She said criminal justice 2020 due to health restrictions.
fits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks. “Our caseloads have been if Epenephrin can now be measures in Lansing increased. posed by the pandemic.
Happy holiday

Maraschinos donates scooters to

Canton BLOCK youth members

Participants of The B.L.O.C.K. Youth dominate our lives, but Maraschinos Pub
and Teen Center Canton Youth was able to put smiles on all of the chil-
Connection (CYC) program each received dren's faces by spreading Christmas
a very special holiday gift this year donat- cheer.”
ed by Maraschinos Pub. Maraschinos Pub, located at 50296
In the spirit of the season, Maraschinos Cherry Hill Road in Canton, supports
Pub donated 26 electric scooters so that numerous Canton Leisure Services pro-
every Canton Youth Connection partici- grams throughout the year in addition to
pant was able to take home this popular the Canton Youth Connection, including
holiday gift. After holding a dine and Hot Meal Mondays, The B.L.O.C.K.
donation drive, where 50 percent of all Afterschool program, and others.
their sales from Saturday, Dec. 12 were The Canton Youth Connection is a free
put toward the gifts, Maraschinos Pub afterschool program for qualifying chil-
was able to provide holiday cheer to all of dren ages 5-10 within the Canton commu-
these participants. nity. Throughout the year, CYC partici- Maraschinos Pub staff distributed electric scooters to Canton Youth Connection mem-
“Thanks to the generosity of pants meet weekly at Miller Elementary bers resulting in plenty of smiles.
Maraschinos Pub in Canton, every stu- School to address themes and goals
dent in the Canton Youth Connection pro- through activities including crafts; guest how to work with others and the ability to dents from ages 11-17 can participant in
gram received this special present as a speakers from the Canton community: the work out conflicts; and more. supervised afterschool programs, social
way to both celebrate and brighten the value of achievement; showcasing neigh- The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center, events, and activities. For more informa-
holiday season,” stated Laura Mortier, borhood resources; the importance of life- located on the third floor of the Canton tion about Canton Youth Connection and
The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center long fitness; increase knowledge of nutri- Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center,
supervisor. “This year has been challeng- tion and healthy lifestyles; creating posi- Center Road in Canton, provides a fun, visit www.cantonfun.org/146 or call (734)
ing to all of us as COVID continues to tive attitudes about the future; learning teen-friendly environment where stu- 398-5570.
Records department hours change

Hours at the Canton Public Safety Freedom of Information Act requests,
Department Records Bureau will applicant fingerprinting, and handgun
change effective Monday, Jan. 4. purchase permits. Fingerprinting and
New hours at the records bureau will purchase permit applicants must arrive
be 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mondays: 10 a.m. 30 minutes prior to closing time.
until 8 p.m. Tuesdays: 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Individuals claiming property will
Wednesdays and Thursdays. The bureau need to schedule an appointment with
will be closed on Fridays. the property clerk directly at (734) 394-
The new schedule will allow extend- 5432, from 8:30 until 4:30 Monday
ed day access for the public, officials through Friday. For additional informa-
said. The records bureau is available for tion, contact the records bureau at (734)
processing requests of police reports, 394-5410.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING
January 20, 2021 - 7:00 PM
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for January 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM by electronic remote access
via Zoom. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the Township's website at
https://twp.northville.mi.us. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Article 31.5, Section B, (1), (a, b, e)
Fences; to allow a 6' tall solid fence along the front property line for property located at 49875 Eight Mile Road.
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
Paul Slatin, Chair
Zoning Board of Appeals
Publish: December 31, 2020 NT0106 - 123120 2.5 x 1.963

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WATER & SEWER BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Charter Township of Northville
December 21, 2020
Sealed Bids for the Water & Sewer Building Improvements will be received by the Charter Township of Northville at the office
of the Township Clerk at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168, until 2:00 pm local time on January 26, 2021 at which
time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The project consists of renovation at the existing DPW facility including a building addition onto the existing vehicle storage
building, site improvements and associated utility work to support building addition, and relocation of above-ground fuel stor-
age tank.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is the office of the ARCHITECT, Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc. (d.b.a. OHM
Advisors), 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150.
Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations beginning on December 23, 2020:
OHM Advisors: Online Plan Room
Dodge Data & Analytics: dodgeproducts.construction.com
CMD Group: cmdgroup.com
Construction Association of Michigan (CAM): cam-online.com
Digital plans may be downloaded from the OHM Plan Room:
By request only, hard copies of Bidding Documents may be obtained after December 23, 2020 at 12:00 pm, local time, by con-
tacting the office of the Architect, OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150. A fee of fifty-five dollars ($55.00)
non-refundable deposit will be charged for each set of Bidding Documents. An additional, non-refundable charge of fifteen dol-
lars ($15.00) will be required for mailing Bidding Documents. Neither Owner nor Architect will be responsible for full or par-
tial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond for a sum
no less than 5% of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. Bids shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes plainly
marked with the project name and the name of the bidder.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of the Bids. This
time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the Owner and any Bidder or Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to
accept any or all Bids and award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, to waive any irregularities or informalities or both;
to reject any or all Bids; and in general to make the award of the Contract in any manner deemed by the Owner, in its sole dis-
cretion, to be in the best interest of the Owner.
No Prebid meeting will be held, however if a contractor wishes to visit the site to review existing conditions, Wednesday January
6, 2021 will be made available; contractors wishing to visit the site to contact Bob Belair at bbelair@twp.northville.mi.us or
248.662.0498 to schedule an appointment time.
Firms may submit questions in writing regarding the requirements identified in this solicitation. Bid
questions may be submitted in writing to the attention of Alex Bade at Alex.Bade@ohm-advisors.com until 4:00 p.m. on January
15, 2021.
Roger Lundberg, Township Clerk
NT0107 - 123120 2.5 x 5.892 Charter Township of Northville