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Westland Council President James Godbout
is poised to tell his fellow officials “I told you
so.”
Godbout was critical last week of a plan pro-
posed to pass along only a 4.4 percent water
rate increase to residents along with a $2.50
increase in the fixed rate cost for water service.
That plan was a compromise the members of
the city council discussed at a recent meeting.
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
is adding a $5 per bill cost to the city which
would have increased the fixed charge to $27
for residents if the entire amount had been
passed on. With the compromise, that would be
reduced to $24.50.
Godbout supported passing the full charge
onto residents, along with a new means of
assessing businesses using the size of themeter
rather than a flat fee. His argument was that by
not passing along the full cost, the rate increase
for residentswouldbe evenhigher next year.
“You can pay me now or pay me later,”
Godbout said of the rate increasewhich he pre-
dicted would have to be steeply increased next
year.
His plan was in opposition to the plan pro-
posed by Mayor William Wild which would
have not passed any fixed rate charge onto resi-
dents. The mayor did suggest including a new
formula charging higher fixed rates to non-resi-
dential customers along with the 4.4 percent
rate increase.
Council members proposed the compromise
measure of passing along half the flat rate
increase, noting that residents have experi-
enced several rate increased recently.
The issue will be voted on by the council at
theFeb. 19meeting.
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February 14, 2013
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY,
MICHIGAN.
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 Monday, March 4, 2013 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 - AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE
ZONINGMAPAS FOLLOWS;
SCHULTZ REZONING
- CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL NOS. 122-990002-000, 122-99-0003-000, 122-99-0005-
701 (50685 GEDDES), 122-99-0006-000, 122-990007-000, 122-99-0011-000 AND 123-99-0005-703 FROM R-2, R-3 AND R-4, SIN-
GLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA, RURAL AGRICULTURE. Property is located west of Barr Road between Geddes and Mott
Roads.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, February 28, 2013 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper - February 14, 2013
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: February 14, 2013
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-February 5, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams, Yack Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz,
Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Mutchler, Kristin Kolb, Greg Hohenberger
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Study Minutes of January 15, 2013. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of January 22, 2013. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, support-
ed by McLaughlin to approve the Board Special Study Meeting for January 26, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen’s Non-
Agenda Item Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, had questions regarding property purchased, and the Munn Dump.
CON-
SENT CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE SIDEWALK REPAIR CONTRACT WITH HARD
ROCK CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE EXTENSION OF SERVICES ANOTHER YEAR. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by McLaughlin to approve a contract extension for the 2013 Sidewalk Repair Program base bid, plus Metro Act repairs, Emergency
Repairs, and Sidewalk Gap Program in the amount not to exceed of $360,000.00 to Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve an amount of $7,875.00 for Canton Township Engineering Services
to provide construction inspection and to subtract this amount from the contract with Hardrock Concrete, Inc. and authorize Finance and
Budget Department to subtract any additional costs based on the per day rate of $525 for an inspector day if the contractor exceeds the
number of specified inspector days in the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. ADDITIONAL 2013 BLANKET PUR-
CHASE ORDERS. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Blanket Purchase Orders. Motion carried
unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD EXPLORER FOR FIRE.
(MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of one 2013 Ford Explorer from Signature Ford, 3942 W.
Lansing Rd, Perry, MI 48872 via the Macomb County Bid # 12-07 in the amount of $26,054. Funding for this vehicle will come from
the Fire Capital Outlay Account #206-336-50.970_0040. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 2. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF ONE
PICK-UP TRUCK AND ONE TWO YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS. (MSD)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the purchase of one 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup truck and one GMC Sierra 3500 dump
truck from Red Holman GMC, 35300 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185 in an amount of $57,152. Funding for the replacements will come
from the Water Maintenance Capital Outlay Vehicles Account #592-536.970_0040 and the Sewer Maintenance Capital Outlay Vehicles
Account #592-537.970_0040. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SEVEN POLICE PATROL
VEHICLES. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the purchase of four 2013 Ford Taurus Patrol vehicles and
one 2013 Ford Explorer from Signature Ford, 3942 W. Lansing Rd, Perry, MI 48872 via the Macomb County Bid, in the amount of
$120,991. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the purchase of two 2013 Chevrolet
Tahoe’s from Shaheen Chevrolet, P.O. Box 27247 Lansing MI. 48909 via the State of Michigan Bid, in the amount of $53,844. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 4. AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY CASPER GOLF. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported
by Anthony to authorize the agreement for operation of Fellows Creek Golf Club with Billy Casper Golf, 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite
350, Vienna, Virginia. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
Supervisor LaJoy stated the Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
February 12, 2013 is cancelled. The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building,
First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Williams, supported by Anthony to adjourn
at 7:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: February 14, 2013
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008, 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 Monday, March 4, 2013, in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A – ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1.00 – RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS;
ARTICLE 6.00 - SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC USES; AND ARTICLE 23.00 – GI,
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE OPERA-
TION OF PET KENNELS IN THE TOWNSHIP, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR SEASONAL SALES PER-
MITS.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
Canton Center S., prior to Thursday, February 28, 2013 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
The proposed text amendments can also be accessed and downloaded from Canton’s website:
www.canton-mi.org/municipalservices/index.aspx. A link to the file will be posted on the Municipal Services homepage as well as the
Planning Services page of the website
Greg Greene, Chairman
February 14, 2013
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ABSTRACT
WAYNE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2013-04
February 5, 2013
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 8:02 p.m. at
Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Rd. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. Moment of silence for
James Doletzky. APPROVED: minutes of regular and special meetings of January 15;
presentation of a resolution and certificates of appreciation for the Ray West Memorial
Ramp Project; second reading of Chapter 1610 Non-residential Fire Inspections; second
reading of Chapter 1473 Vacant Property Registration; appointment of John Zech to
Dangerous Buildings Appeals Board; declare 34584 Elm, 35021 Winslow, 4422 Fourth,
4611 Gloria & 34801 Glover as hazard/nuisances on an emergency basis; establish a
receiving board for 2013 elections; 2nd yr. contract with Pegasus Theatrical Lighting;
PSA with Kelly Miller Circus; consent calendar. Received and filed Communications and
Reports. Adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Matthew K. Miller
Publish: February 14, 2013
City Clerk
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AYNE
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ESTLAND
Wayne to develop policy for building use
Early purchase of fire truck saves city cash
Westland water fees to be voted on by council next week
Candidates or groups wishing to
use city-owned facilities in Wayne
will soon have some clear guide-
lines to follow.
Members of the Wayne City
Council agreed to have City
Manager Robert English and City
Attorney Paul Bohn develop a poli-
cy for the use of city facilities by can-
didates or political groups for meet-
ings, forums or other political
events. The measure was proposed
by Mayor Al Haidous who told the
council that some clear guidelines
were necessary. The city already
has specific policies regarding the
renal facilities the city owns, but the
free use of facilities has prompted
some questions in the past, Haidous
said.
He told the council that in his 20
years in city politics, he had not
used city facilities until the most
recent election. He said that his
opponent used the free facilities at
the library, so he also used that
venue. Subsequently, he said, the
other group “had a problem” with
himusing the library.
Haidous said that no group, polit-
ical or otherwise, should get special
treatment by the city. The city still
has costs for energy bills and the
clean up after the use of the facility.
“The city can't afford that,” Haidous
said. “Once you open it up for politi-
cal groups, the sky's the limit.”
Bohn told the council that the
costs were a consideration for the
city particularly if staff time or
resources were utilized. He remind-
ed them that equal access should be
provided to all groups, political or
otherwise. He also cautioned that
there is “a difference between edu-
cation and advocacy.”
Council members discussed the
issue and directed the drafting of a
policy by Bohn and English, noting
that there are a number of private
rental places in the city, in addition
to rentals available at the communi-
ty center and the library.
City Clerk Matt Miller said that
he had reviewed the policies of sur-
rounding communities regarding
the issue and recommended that
only non-partisan groups use city
facilities for free paying any costs
incurred.
Westland City Council mem-
bers followed the example of the
community firefighters recently,
putting response time at the top of
their priority list.
Rather than spend money on
repairs to the pump on an older
fire truck due to be replaced,
council members agreed to the
purchase of a new truck for
$345,618. Agreeing to the purchase
saved the city about $150,000 on
the price of the truck and another
$20,000 to $40,000 in fees to diag-
nose a pump problem on a truck
being replaced.
The expense for the new truck
is included in the budget begin-
ning July 1, but council members
agreed to the purchase nearly five
months early to save on the
expense. Bids for the new truck
included one that had been used
as a demonstration model which
fire Chief Mike Reddy said was
not advisable because of the num-
ber of miles that could be on a
demo and the wear and tear on
the vehicle. Another bidder, also
for less money, would not have
delivered the new fire truck for
nearly ninemonths, something the
chief also found unacceptable as
the city would have to pay for
repairs to the existing vehicle to
keep it operational while waiting
for the new truck.
The department is unable to
transfer pumper trucks fromother
stations as they are all too tall for
the bay opening at Station No. 2,
Reddy said.
The accepted bid, from
Sutphen, was about $800 more
than the lowest bid on the truck.
Reddy said that this is the same
type of truck purchased by the
City of Wayne in 2009 and that it
could be delivered no later than
April.
Reddy said that the department
would attempt to sell the pumper
truck they now have along with
two other older rescue vehicles.
Reddy reminded council mem-
bers that the price for the truck
would not be much as the pump
still hasmechanical problems.
“We'll try and get as many dol-
lars aswe can,” he said.