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March 1, 2012
NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ISSUE BONDS
BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF CANTON, MICHIGAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Charter Township of Canton,
Michigan, intends to issue limited tax general obligation bonds in one or more
series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,000,000 for the pur-
pose of defraying all or part of the cost of purchasing and installing communica-
tion and 911 emergency equipment and devices, including but not limited to
radios, dispatch consoles, software and related accessories, for use by Township
police, fire, 911 emergency and other departments; and
The bonds will bear interest from their date at a rate
or rates not exceeding 8% per annum.
The bonds will be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 34,
Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended, and the full faith and credit of the
Charter Township of Canton will be pledged to pay the principal of and interest
on the bonds as the same shall become due. The Charter Township of Canton will
be obligated, as a first budget obligation, to advance moneys from its general
funds or to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within its corporate
boundaries to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall
become due; provided, however, that the amount of taxes necessary to pay the
principal of and interest on the bonds, together with the taxes levied for the same
year, shall not exceed the limit authorized by law.
RIGHT TO PETITION FOR REFERENDUM
This notice is given, by order of the Township Board of the Charter
Township of Canton, to and for the benefit of the electors of the Charter Township
of Canton in order to inform them of their right to petition for a referendum upon
the question of the issuance of the aforesaid bonds. The bonds will be issued,
without submitting such a question to a vote of the electors, unless within 45 days
after the date of publication of this notice a petition requesting a referendum upon
such question, signed by not less than 10% or 15,000 of the registered electors
residing within the Charter Township of Canton, whichever is the lesser, shall
have been filed with the undersigned Township Clerk. In the event that such a
petition is filed, the bonds will not be issued unless and until the issuance thereof
shall have been approved by the vote of a majority of the electors of the Charter
Township of Canton qualified to vote and voting thereon at a general or special
election.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information relative to the issuance of said bonds, the purpose of the
bonds and the subject matter of this notice may be secured at the office of the
Township Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, Michigan 48118.
This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 34, Public Acts of
Michigan, 2001, as amended.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
Charter Township of Canton
Publish: March 1, 2012
EC030112-0526 2.5 x 10.5
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-February 21, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Motion by Bennett, seconded by Denopoulos,to
move to closed session for the purpose of contract discussion at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll Call
Members
Present: Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams. Members absent: Anthony. Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-
Honsowetz, Kristin Kolb. Motion by Bennett, seconded by Williams to move from closed session to open session at 7:00 p.m. Motion
carried by all members present. Supervisor LaJoy called the public meeting to order at 7:00 p.m .
Roll Call
Members Present: Bennett,
Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams. Members absent: Anthony. Staff Present: Director Bilbrey- Honsowetz
,
Director Faas,
Director Eva, Director Nemecek, Attorney Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the
agenda as amended, adding the minutes of February 14, 2012 for approval. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Demmopoulos to approve the Board Minutes of February 14, 2012. Motion carried.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item
Comments:
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, had questions regarding property purchased on Michigan Ave. by Canton. He is interested
in the cost for tear down and the related expenses. Mr. Miller also inquired when a sign could be posted at Sheldon and Cherry Hill to
caution drivers of deer crossing. He inquired why Canton is the last area to get salt from the county on Michigan Ave.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALEN-
DAR: Item 1. REQUEST FROM B&R ENTERPRISES II,INC. TO TRANSFER ALL STOCK IN A 2011 CLASS C LICENSED
BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 2100 HAGGERTY, CANTON , MI 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY, BY DROP-
PINGRAVEENAV REDDYAS STOCKHOLDER THROUGH TRANSFER OF 1,000 SHARES OF STOCK TO NEW STOCK-
HOLDER BHARATH V REDDY.
Motion by Bennett, seconded by Taj to approve the request of B & R Enterprises to transfer all stock
in a 2011 Class C Licensed business, located at 2100 Haggerty, Canton Mi. 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, by dropping
Ravenna V. Reddy as stockholder through transfer of 1,000 shares of stock to new stockholder Bharath V. Reddy. Motion carried.
GEN-
ERAL CALENDAR: Item 1
:
APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (PERSONNEL
DIRECTOR TO MERIT COMMISSION) AS REQUIRED BY MERIT ORDINANCE NO.
Motion by Bennett, seconded by
McLaughlin to approve the compensation of Gwyn Belcher, Human Resources Manager, effective February 6, 2012. Motion carried.
Item 2. APPROVAL OFAPPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR.
Motion by Bennett, seconded by McLaughlin to approve the
appointment of Wendy Trumbull, Finance and Budget Director, effective March 5, 2012. Motion carried.
Item 3. CONSIDER ENTER-
ING INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE MONROE COUNTY DRAIN TO
ENCROACH WITHIN AN EXISTING CANTON TOWNSHIP SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
. Motion by Bennett, seconded
by McLaughlin to approve the Sanitary Sewer Easement Encroachment agreement and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk, to sign the
agreement on behalf of Canton Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4: CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
$25,432 FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ALLIANCE OF ROUGE COMMUNITIES (ARC)
Motion by Bennett, seconded by
McLaughin to authorize payment of the invoice for $25,432 to continue Canton’s membership in the Alliance of Rouge Communities.
Motion carried.
Item 5. CONSIDER WAIVING RFP PROCESS FOR 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM
. Motion by Bennett, seconded
by Taj, to approve waiving the RFP process and allow Canton Public Safety to work with Motorola for all components of radio project
as a package deal. Motion carried.
Item 6. CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF CRIMEVIEW DASHBOARD
Motion by Bennett,
seconded by Taj to approve the purchase of
Crimeview Dashboard
from the Omega Group in the amount of $24,500, of which $22,050
will be reimbursed to Canton through a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant approved for this specific purchase, making Canton’s actual
expense$2,450. Motion carried.
Item 7. 2012 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS.
Motion by Bennett, seconded by McLaughlin to approve
budget adjustments to the 2012 budget. Motion carried.
OTHER:
There will be no Board meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 due
to the election.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Demopoulos, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried. – 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.
EC030112-0528 2.5 x 5.062
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written claim
with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discovered. Notice
should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan 48188. Failure
to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Division of Public Works at 734/394-5150 for assistance
immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Publish: March 1 and March 8, 2012
EC030112-0527 2.5 x 1.616
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: March 1, 2012
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W
AYNE
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ESTLAND
Everymoment of life counts.
Brian Connolly, the CEO for Oakwood
Healthcare, said the new unit that just
opened for end of life care at Annapolis
Hospital reinforced his belief that all of life
is important.
He called the new unit a nurturing envi-
ronment staffed by nurses and doctors spe-
cially-trained to provide end of life care.
“This unit will be a place of ease, a place
of comfort and a place of compassion.
Sometimes the best health care doesn't
require multi-millionmachines or new tech-
nology; sometimes it's simply compassion
and understanding-and that's what Hospice
brings.”
Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. and the
Hospice of Michigan teamed up to provide
additional care to patients at this special
time in their lives.
Officials from both organizations came
together for a ribbon-cutting for the new
inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care Unit
at Oakwood Annapolis Hospital on
Wednesday.
“This has special meaning for me, to
make sure we can provide special care for
people in the community,” said Barb
Medvec, chief nursing officer for OHI.
Medvec is a former cancer and hospice care
nurse.
The unit features six beds in private
rooms, along with a kitchen and relaxation
area for family members. There is also a pri-
vate family consultation area and a private
bath and shower room for families staying
with their loved ones. The unit was created
through a partnership with HOM and OHI,
and is the first of its kind for the healthcare
system. Dottie Deremo, president and CEO
of Hospice of Michigan, praised the new
unit.
“We really couldn't ask for a better part-
ner who believes that patient care comes
first, that quality of life is absolutely essen-
tial,” she said. “We are very proud to partner
with Oakwood healthcare, who feels very
passionate about those things.”
Diane Hartley, director of patient care services at Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, left; Chris
Williams, MD, a palliative care physician; Brian Connolly, CEO of Oakwood Healthcare;
Dottie Deremo, president and CEO of Hospice of Michigan; Barb Medvec, chief nursing offi-
cer of Oakwood Healthcare; and Eric Widner, division president of Oakwood Healthcare,
celebrate the opening of the new Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at Annapolis Hospital in
Wayne.
Hospice care unit opens at Annapolis Hospital
ment rights. They spit on the Bill of
Rights. The residents of Wayne should be
outraged,”Ruark said.
Millerwas on thewitness stand for sev-
eral hours onMonday as a witness for the
prosecution. Ruark said that Miller's testi-
mony offered no evidence or proof of any
wrongdoing onSanders' part.
“The city clerk's office has egg all over
its face. The case was grossly unjust from
beginning to end. The city clerk's office is
in complete disarray. They don't know
what they're talking about. They're a font
of misinformation. We had several peo-
ple lined up to testify that they experi-
enced the same kind of confusion and
misinformation fromthe city.”
Ruark said that the citywas attempting
to silence Sanders' who has been critical
of administrative decisions. Sanders
failed in a bid for election to the city
council last year.
“It was political payback, pure and
simple. Chris stood up to the city cronies
and they paid him back by bringing a
bogus prosecution. The city manipulated
this prosecution from beginning to end.
The city never should have pressed the
issue,”Ruark said.
“The city set Chris up. They told him
he was the circulator because he pulled
the petition, and then they prosecuted
him for doing exactly what they told him
to do.”
Ruark said that he and Sanders were
discussing and considering the legal
options nowavailable.
Charges
FROM PAGE 1
Face off?
Wild Wings face Red Wings
The third time will be the charm, or so
BillWildhopes.
The Westland mayor and his team of Wild
Wings will face theRedWing Alumni team in
an exhibition charity hockey game at 7 p.m.
March 24 at theMikeModano IceArena.
Wild has told his staff, tongue firmly in
cheek, that he has put inmany hours of train-
ing during the winter months in preparation
for the game which has been a sell-out the
past two years. The games have generated
more than $20,000 each year.
In 2010, proceeds assisted in the restora-
tion of Central City Park while in 2011 fund-
ed improvements to the Mike Modano Ice
Arena. This year's proceeds will begin an
effort to raise $400,000 to fund an expansion
of the municipal ice arena that includes four
newpro-stylehockey locker rooms.
Tickets for the event are $10 for adults
and $5 for children. Those younger than 3
are admitted at no cost. Tickets are now on
sale at the mayor's office, the Bailey
Recreation Center and the Mike Modano Ice
Arena. Seating is limited to 800.
In addition to the hockey game, activities
planned for the event include a “score-o-
competition”, chuck-a-puck, a Mite Hockey
shootout, raffles, prize giveaways and much
more.
“This charity hockey game has become a
Westland winter tradition and has raised
funds for several worthwhile activities,”Wild
said. “In addition to the players having brag-
ging rights for a year, I want all fans of the
WestlandWildWings towalk away with a vic-
tory.”
There are many sponsorship opportuni-
ties available for this event with a range in
levels and cost. This is an excellent venue for
companies to reach out to hundreds of
potential customers to help promote their
business,Wild added.
The arena is located at 6210 Wildwood in
Westland.
For information, call (734) 467-3200.