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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-March 27, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Members Absent: Anthony, Bennett Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-
Honsowetz, Director Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb, Lt. Todd Mutchler
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by
Demopoulos, supported by Williams to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to approve the Board Minutes of March 13, 2012. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
Jenny Yee, 41600 Metaline, stated she was issued a violation from Ordinance for owning 4
dogs. Ms. Yee is requesting consideration to amend the current ordinance. Supervisor LaJoy stated staff will look into Ms. Yee’s request.
George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, stated there are sidewalks behind the Township Hall and a man hole at the Library entrance that needs
repairs. Supervisor LaJoy stated staff will investigate these areas. Mr. Miller also inquired about deer crossing signs on Sheldon Road.
Supervisor LaJoy stated Wayne County has been contacted for a review on the deer crossing signs.
Payment of Bills
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
CON-
SENT CALENDAR: Item 1. PENDING LITIGATION – LEGENZOFF VS. CANTON. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by McLaughlin,
supported by Williams to hereby authorize litigation counsel to make an offer of judgment in the amount proposed in closed session on
March 13, 2012 as related to Legenzoff v. Canton. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. CONSIDER ASSIGNING THE
CONTRACTS TO PRESERVE MEDICAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS AND CO-PAYS FROM THE PREVIOUS FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO THE NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR; AND FROM THE PREVIOUS HR MANAGER TO THE NEWHR MAN-
AGER. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams that the contract to preserve medical benefit and copay con-
tributions between Canton Township and Dave Medley be assigned to Gwyn Belcher. Further, I move that the contract to preserve medi-
al benefit and copay contributions between Canton Township and Richard Eva be assigned to Wendy Trumbull. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item 3. APPROVE DONATION OF LEAN-TO SHED AT PRESERVATION PARK AND LICENSE AGREE-
MENT PERMITTING USE OF LEAN-TO SHED. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin supported by Williams to approve the agreement
to accept the donation by the Canton Historical Society of the Lean-To Shed at Preservation Park to The Charter Township of Canton
and license agreement permitting use of the Lean-To and further; that the Township Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf
of the Township. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. AUTHORIZE THE 2012 LEASE YEAR MODIFICATION
AGREEMENT FOR FELLOWS CREEK. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to authorize the 2012 Lease Year
Modification for Fellows Creek. Motion carried by all members present.
GENERALCALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR NIKKI PLAZA. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to adopt the resolution to approve the site
plan for Nikki Plaza. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 2. CONSIDERAPPROVALOF REVISED BUILDING PERMIT
FEE SCHEDULE. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to approve the revised building permit fee schedule to be effec-
tive on March 28, 2012. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 3. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO DTE FOR
EDISON EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TO SERVICE THE HAMPTON ESTATES PUMP STATION. (MSD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to authorize Finance and Budget to create a Purchase Order in the amount of $5,667.19 to provide
payment to The Detroit Edison Company to pay for upgrades to the Edison facility that will serve The Hamptons/Hampton Estates storm
sewer pump station. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 4. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE CONDEMNATION QUALITY APPRAISALS-PUBLIC WATER MAIN EASEMENT TO BURGOYNE
APPRAISAL COMPANY. LLC. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to authorize the Township Board to award
the Condemnation Quality Appraisals – Public Water Main Easement, and to direct Finance and Budget to create a Purchase Order in
the amount of $56,250.00 (Water Maintenance Fund, Account Number 592-536.930_0050), to Burgoyne Appraisal Company, LLC.
Motion carried by all members present.
Item 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL
SUPPORT FOR CITYWORKS ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. (MSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos
to approve the Annual Software Maintenance and Technical Support Agreement for CityWorks from Azteca Systems, Inc., 11075 South
State St., Suite 24, and Sandy, UT 84070 and approve a purchase order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000. Motion carried by all
members present.
Item 6. PURCHASE OF NEOPOST FOLDING/INSERTING MACHINE FOR THE MAILROOM. (CLERK)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to purchase a Neopost DS- 62 2.0 Flex Feeder and PF 60 Folder from Neopost USA in the
amount of $9,680.00. The purchase is budgeted in account 110.215.970_0060 (Capital Outlay/ Clerk’s Department) for 2012. Further I
move to approve the payment of the annual maintenance contract of $1,356.00 from account 101.215.930_0035 (Maintenance/ Repair
Mailroom). Motion carried by all members present.
Item 7. AWARD BID FOR 2012 BUS TRANSPORTATION. (CLS)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Williams to award the 2012 Transportation Services to Trinity Transportation, 4624 13th Street, Wyandotte,
MI 48192 in the amount of $15,778 from the following accounts: 101-691-61.801_0050 $5,164 101-691-63.860 $10,614. Motion car-
ried by all members present.
Item 8. AWARD BID FOR RENTAL OF TENTS, TABLES, AND CHAIRS FOR 2012 LIBERTY
FESTIVAL. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to authorize a purchase order for various tents, tables and chairs for
the 2012 through 2017 Liberty Fest to American Rentals, Inc., 4901 W. Grand River, Lansing, MI 48906 in an amount not to exceed
$19,000 from account # 101-691.59-940 (Recreation-Special Events-Rentals). Motion carried by all members present.
Item. 9.
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SOFTBALLS FOR CANTON SPORTS CENTER. (CLS)
Motion by McLaughlin, support-
ed by Williams to authorize the purchase of 11” and 12” softballs from Worth Sports, 1915 Wendell, Lima, OH 45805 in an amount not
to exceed $13,000 with the expense charged to Canton Sports Center budget – Operating Supplies #101-755-65.740. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF NEW HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEYANIMAL SHEL-
TER CONTRACT. (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve the new animal shelter service contract with the
Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, utilizing funds budgeted in the Police Animal
Care Account #207-301-50.829. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ONE-YEAR SER-
VICE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOROLA LAPTOPS (PSD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to approve the one-year
Motorola laptop service agreement in the amount of $7,541.76. Funds for this service agreement are budgeted in Police Professional and
Contractual Services account #207-301-50.801-0050. Motion carried by all members present.
Item 12. APPROVE ANNUAL MAIN-
TENANCE – LOGOS SYSTEM. (FBD)
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to approve the payment for software annual main-
tenance for the Logos Financial Management System for the upcoming year of 5/1/2012 through 4/30/2013. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Taj to amend the budget accordingly: Increase to Expense: 592-560.930_0010
Maintenance and Repair, Computer Equipment $14,770 Decrease to Expense: 592-536.990 Transfer to Fund Balance $14,770 Motion
carried by all members present.
Item 13. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR KRONOS IMPLEMENTATION. (FBD)
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Demopoulos to approve the change order for the Kronos Time & Attendance System implementation in the
amount of $9,000. I further move to approve the following budget amendment to the 2012 General Fund Budget. Increase Revenues:
Fund Balance Appropriation #101-000.695 $9,000 Increase Appropriations: Capital Outlay Computers and Equipment #101-
258.970_0010 $9,000. Motion carried by all members present.
OTHER:
Supervisor LaJoy stated the April 3, 2012 Board Study meet-
ing has been cancelled. The next Board meeting will be April 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board
Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Demopoulos, supported by Williams to adjourn at 8:01 p.m.
Motion carried by all members present. – 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: April 5, 2012
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
MARCH 12, 2012
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem LeRoy D. Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Excused:
William Crova.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Barbara Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Wadsworth to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
12-077 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the corrected minutes of the regular meeting of
the Romulus City Council held March 5, 2012.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff , Choate,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Roscoe.
Motion Carried.
4.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to accept the chairperson's report.
Rol l Cal l Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-078 9.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to proclaim May 17th - 20th as the free city-wide yard
sale weekend and grant approval for no-fee permits to residents. If a rainout occurs, then re-schedule dates will
be May 31st - June 3rd.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-079 10.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Katie McCraight.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-080 11A.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 12-05 in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Three Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and
Thirty-Five Cents. ($643,257.35).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12-081 11B.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 12-05E in the amount of Eleven Thousand, Ninety-Five Dollars and No Cents. ($11,095.00).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Roscoe Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on March 12, 2012.
Publish: April 5, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED FY 2012/2013
BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held Monday, May 7,
2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174-
1485. For the purpose of discussing the FY 2012/2013 Budget, including
"The Property Tax Millage Rate
Proposed To Be Levied To Support The Proposed Budget Will Be A Subject of This Hearing."
Said Budget
is available for inspection in the Clerk's Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk of Romulus, Michigan.
Publish: April 5, 2012
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids
at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012 for the following:
LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE DUST CONTROL APPLICATION
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name,
address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all propos-
als. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 4/05/2012
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids
at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012 for the following:
DEMOLITION SERVICES
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name,
address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all propos-
als. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 4/05/2012
EC040512-0544 2.5 x 2.079
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: April 5, 2012
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A weekend of poker and other card
games will provide some invaluable aid to
those who suffer from impaired sight in
theCanton community.
Canton Lions Club members will be at
Trip Kings Poker Room at 8669 N. Lilley
Road (south of Joy) in Canton fromnoon to
2 a.m. Friday through Sunday April 20-22,
LionBill VanWinkle said.
Funds generated during the three days
will be used to benefit Penrickton Center
for Blind and Handicapped Children,
Leader Dog School for the Blind and local
residents who are unable to purchase
some of the necessities of life. Funds to
purchase eye glasses for school children
and elderly people who require visual and
hearing aids are also included in the
fundraising effort, he added.
According to Lions Club President
Larry Wegrzyn, money collected through
the sale of poker chips to those playing
Texas Hold 'Em and other games during
the poker event will allow Lions to meet
pressing needs in the community includ-
ing help for those who need assistance
during the sloweconomy.
“Canton Lions Club members thank
everyone who contributes in this impor-
tant work. You are truly helping Lions
make a difference in our community,” he
said.
The Canton Lions Club has 45members
and meets on at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday
of every month at the Cherry Hill school
house located at Cherry Hill and Ridge
Road.
Lions clubs are men and women who
identify needs within the community and
work together to fulfill those needs. For
more information or to get involved with
the Canton Lions Club, contact VanWinkle
at (734) 254-9404 or Cantonlions.org
Lions Clubs International is the world's
largest service club organization with
nearly 1.3 million members in approxi-
mately 45,000 clubs in 200 countries and
geographical areas around the world.
Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the
blind and visually impaired and made a
strong commitment to community service
and serving youth throughout the world,
VanWinkle said.
For more information about Lions
Clubs International, visit the Web site at
www.lionsclubs.org
Michigan Humane Society is planning a
rabbit education and adoption event from10
a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the
MHS Berman Center for Animal Care in
Westland.
"This is the time of year that people are
thinking about rabbits, and while they can
make fantastic pets, we want to make sure
that people are adopting them for the right
reasons," said Linda Reider, MHS director
of animal welfare. "We will have rabbit
experts on hand for the event to explain the
specialized lifetime care requirements of
rabbits, as well as the wonderful things that
a rabbit can bring to your home. And of
course, we will have many wonderful
spayed and neutered rabbits available for
adoption."
The event will take place at the MHS
Berman Center for Animal Care, located at
900 N. Newburgh Road in Westland. The
rabbits have already been spayed or
neutered, and MHS strongly urges that the
whole family come meet any potential new
furry friend, for the best possiblematchmak-
ing. The adoption fee is $20, or $30 for a pair,
and includes a chewable basket, which con-
tains food, treats, rabbit bedding, and a rab-
bit care book.
For more information, call 1-866-MHU-
MANE (648-6263) or visit www.michiganhu-
mane.org.
Registration is still being accepted for the
Stage IV Youth Theatre spring session, Rock
Around the Block, a 1950s musical which
will be presentedMay 18 and 19.
The fee for the sessions, for students ages
8-18, is $115 for residents and $125 for non
residents. Registration is available at the
Wayne Community Center from8 a.m. until 7
p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10
a.m. until 6 p.m. weekends. Fees must be
paid in full at the time of registration by cash
check or credit card.
All rehearsals and the production will
take place at The Wayne Activity and
Banquet Center, formerly the Wayne Senior
Center, at 35000 Sims St on the corner of
Wayne Road and Sims, next to city hall and
GoudyPark.
Students need to bring a snack and lunch
to all sessions.
For information, call (734) 721-7400 ext.
1309 or email cmeyer@ci.wayne.mi.us.
gram.
“I have fought tirelessly with my col-
leagues over the past four years to reverse
the error made in 2008 that disallowed any
federal funding for the Oakwood Annapolis
family medicine program and threatened
the very existence of this primary care
training program,” said Dingell. “I am so
grateful that the oversight process of the
Provider Reimbursement Review Board
reassessed the decision because that's why
we are here today. The programis saved.”
The decision means more than $20 mil-
lion for Oakwood, as well as about $3.5 mil-
lion annually to help subsidize the pro-
gram. Since 2004, 76 primary care physi-
cians have completed the Oakwood Family
Medicine Residency Program. A total of 50
graduates stayed in Michigan to practice
and 30 of those who stayed in Michigan
remained inwesternWayne County serving
patients in this federal medically under-
served area. Between the residents and
supervising faculty, the family medicine
program covers about 26,000 patient visits
each year. Of those, about 50 percent are
served by 50 percent having Medicaid and
more than 25 percent with Medicare; some
are uninsured.
“These are the people who most desper-
ately need these kinds of services,” Dingell
said.
The program will also help reduce an
expected physician shortage in Michigan.
The Michigan Health Council expects the
number of citizens seeking care in
Michigan is going to rise by about 500,000 in
2014withhealthcare reform.
The council also predicts a shortage of
4,000 Primary Care Physicians in Michigan
by 2020.
from the area surrounding the interchange
also signed the letter, including State Reps.
Kurt Heise, Dian Slavens, Pat Sommerville
and Richard LaBlanc. Similar letters sup-
porting the project have also been submitted
to LaHood by Senators Carl Levin and
Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Department of
Transportation Director Kirk Steudle and
the Wayne County Department of Public
Services.
“Secretary LaHood and the U.S. Congress
are hearing from Michigan's elected officials
at all levels of government and frombothpar-
ties that the I-275/Ford Road interchange
project is a priority for our state,” Colbeck
said. “The merits of this project go well
beyond increased safety. This project is criti-
cal to the continued economic development
of westernWayne County andwill benefit the
entire region, includingAerotropolis.”
A website that contains project informa-
tion and opportunities for residents to get
involved has been created at www.tiger4can-
ton.com.
Project
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