computer guided drones, but their under-
standing of chemistry and basic physics gave
them the edge to make one nasty
flamethrower. They were basically firing
napalmat the enemy ship.”
There are few records and only one small
painting of how they managed to create a
nautical flamethrower, but through exten-
sive research WEC Institute personnel were
able to piece the puzzle together.
“We know that they had hand pump tech-
nology and we also know they had access to
some basic items like pine tar, bee's wax, tur-
pentine, sulfur, and olive oil, among others,
which is perfect for making a nasty com-
bustible mixture, “ Renier said. “All we had
to do was figure out the right combination
and how we could deliver it with the tech-
nology theywouldhavehad at the time.”
On the day of filming, the WEC Institute
rolled out a device that looked like some
kind of odd machine gun with the nozzle
hooked up to a tank containing the ancient
napalmmixture. For safety, an air compres-
sor, in place of a manned pump, was hooked
to the tank to propel the fuel through the
nozzle.
Safety precautions were taken during the
preceding week to clear an area of 150 feet
by 70 feet of land of all vegetation and flam-
mable materials so the fuel could land on
the ground and safely burn out. A replica of
a section of ship's hull was created and sat in
a manmade pool of water constructed espe-
cially for the demonstration. Members of
the Van Buren Fire Department were in
attendance to ensure the safety of the partic-
ipants and extinguishany fire.
When all the safety precautions were in
place, the cameras rolled and the host of the
show, Josh Klein, counted down and threw
the lever to start the flow of fuel. A 60-foot
streamof flame belched from the nozzle and
hit the replicated target of a wooden ship's
hull with amazing accuracy. In a matter of
seconds, the wood was engulfed in flames
and the sky filled with black smoke. The
area became heavy with a smell something
like diesel fuelmixedwitha pine tree.
The flamethrower matched the historical
record at every point. Even though the
attack lasted only 30 seconds, it was enough
time to completely engulf the mock ship's
hull in flames at over 1,200 degrees
Fahrenheit.
“We would like to thank Chief (Darwin)
Loyer and his crew for attending this dan-
gerous shoot,” said Kimber Spahr, executive
director of the WEC Institute. “They provid-
ed the fire proximity suits and made sure
nothing happened to our on-camera partici-
pants. The whole day of shooting was very
dangerous; it greatly helped to have the fire
professionals on set.”
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-September 27, 2011
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director
Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Audrey Robinson, Greg Hohenberger, Jon LaFever
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to approve the agenda as amended adding C-7 Consider Signing an Agreement Amendment with S.R. Jacobson
for Pond Modifications at the Hamptons. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to
approve the Board Minutes of September 13, 2011 Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve
the Board Study Minutes of September 20, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported
by Taj to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: Item 1. PUBLIC HEARING
AND APPROVAL OF MILLAGE RATES FOR DECEMBER 1, 2011 TAX LEVY. (FBD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to open the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. to hear comment on millage rates for the December 1, 2011 tax levy. Motion carried
unanimously. Director Eva stated these rates will furnish the tax revenue that is used for the budget for 2012. Trustee Williams stated as
we go into multi-year budgeting, what values are you carrying in 2013. Trustee Williams stated he sees Canton taking a harder look at
this next year. Tax payers helped us out last year and again next year with police and fire. Director Eva stated as we put together our
budgets for 2014, we will come back to the Board to determine what tax rate is needed. If it needs a reduction to meet those expenses,
it will be recommended. There were no public comments either in favor or opposition of this approval. Motion by Bennett, supported
by Anthony to close the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. to hear comment on a millage rates for the December 1, 2011 tax levy. Motion car-
ried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to accept the millage rates to be levied by Canton Township on December
1, 2011 be set as follows: Charter Mills (General Fund) 2.3660, Fire Protection Special Assessment 3.1080, Police Protection Special
Assessment 4.9260, Total 10.4000. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. SECOND READING TO
TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 WEAPONS, SUBDIVISION I IN
GENERAL, PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL USE AND DISPLAY OF REPLICA OR FACSIMILE OF FIREARMS. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to remove from the table for approval of the “Second Reading” of the Township Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article IV, Division 2 Weapons, Subdivision I In General to prohibit the unlawful use and display of replica or
facsimile of firearms. Further, I move to publish said ordinance with an effective date of October 6, 2011. Motion carried unanimous-
ly.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, CHAPTER 46 AN ORDINANCE
TO ADD TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES; CHAPTER 46 OFFENSES AND MIS-
CELLANEOUS PROVISIONS; ARTICLE IV OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC SAFETY; DIVISION 2 WEAPONS; SUB-
DIVISION I IN GENERAL; PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL USE AND DISPLAY OF REPLICA OR FACSIMILE OF
FIREARMS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITION, SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATIONAND EFFECTIVE DATE THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. ORDINANCE Chapter 46
Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article IV
Offenses Involving Public Safety, Division 2 Weapons, Subdivision I In General, is hereby amended to include: Section 46-224. Replica
or facsimile of firearm (a)
Definition
. “Replica or facsimile of firearm
”
means any device or object made of plastic, wood, metal or any
other material which is a replica, facsimile, imitation or toy version of any firearm including but not limited to, a replica, facsimile or
toy version of a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, rifle, machine gun, assault weapon, starter pistol, machine gun, rocket
launcher, air gun, BB gun inoperative firearms, or other firearm. As used in this article, “
replica or facsimile firearm’
shall include, but
are not limited to toy guns, theatrical production props models, or any other device or object which might reasonably be perceived to be
real firearms. (b) Unlawful use of replica or facsimile of firearm (1)
Unlawful display of replica, toy or imitation gun.
It shall be unlaw-
ful for any person to carry, possess, brandish, aim, point, exhibit or display to any other person a replica or facsimile of a firearm in such
a manner as to frighten, threaten, harass, panic or annoy any other person. (2)
Unlawful to carry or possess imitation gun in motor vehi-
cle.
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or possess, whether concealed or displayed, in a motor vehicle in an area of the vehicle
accessible to the occupants thereof, a replica or a facsimile of a firearm with intent to brandish, use, aim or point such firearm to fright-
en, panic, threaten, harass or annoy any other person. Carrying or concealing of any such replica or facsimile firearm under or near the
driver’s seat, glove box or dashboard shall be a prima facie rebuttable inference of such intent. (3)
Unlawful to brandish replica or fac-
simile of firearm in presence of police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician.
No person shall draw, exhibit or brandish a
replica or facsimile of a firearm in the presence of a police officer, firefighter, medical emergency technician or paramedic who is
engaged in the performance of his duties and the person committing such brandishing knows or has reason to know that such police offi-
cer, firefighter, medical emergency technician or paramedic is engaged in the performance of his duties. SECTION 2. SEVERABILI-
TY If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal
entity or circumstances, shall be for any reason adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said
judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. REPEAL All Ordinance or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. SECTION
4. SAVINGS CLAUSE All rights and duties which have mattered, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun
and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner
required by law. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law.
Certification: The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at its
regular meeting called and held on the 27 th day of September, 2011, and was ordered to be given publication in the manner required by
law. Terry Bennett, Clerk Introduced: August 23, 2011, Adopted: September 27, 2011, Published: October 6, 2011, Effective: October
6, 2011
Item 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OFANNUAL BLOCK PARTY ROAD CLOSURE PERMIT. (PSD)
Motion by Bennett,
supported by Williams to adopt the resolution for approval of the annual block party road closure permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Canton Board of Trustees does hereby resolve that: 1. The Township of Canton requests an annu-
al permit to temporarily close certain County local roads for a block party or similar activity. 2. The Township of Canton shall indemni-
fy, save harmless, and defend Wayne County, the Wayne County Department of Public Services, its officials, agents, and employees
against any and all claims, suits, and judgments of every name and description arising out of the temporary road closures authorized by
this permit. Such responsibility of the Township shall not be construed as a liability for damage caused by or resulting from the sole neg-
ligence of the County, its agents, or its employees. 3. The Township of Canton designates and authorizes, Terry G. Bennett, Clerk to sign
this permit on its behalf.
Item 3. A REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE 2011 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS,
LOCATED AT 2240 N. CANTON CENTER, CANTON, MI 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY, FROM MAX &
ERMAS RESTAURANTS, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION) TO AMERICAN BLUE RIBBON HOLDINGS, LLC (A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY). (CLERK)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to approve the request for
the transfer of the 2011 Class “C” Licensed Business, located at 2240 N. Canton Center, Canton, MI 48187, Canton Township, Wayne
County, from Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc. (ADelaware Corporation) to American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC (ADelaware Limited
Liability Company). Motion carried unanimously.
Item 4. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR GREENFIELD DIE & MANU-
FACTURING CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for October 25, 2011, to consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption applica-
tion of Greenfield Die & Manufacturing Corporation for new personal property at their facility located at 7295 Haggerty Road. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 5. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MERIT TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE, FOR EXEMPTION OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY CERTIFICATE. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for
October 25, 2011, to consider the Personal Property Exemption application for Merit Technologies Worldwide, for personal property at
their facility located at 7261 Commerce Drive. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSID-
ER REQUEST FROM GIL-MAR TO AMEND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to set the public hearing for October 25, 2011, to consider the amendment of Gil-Mar’s indus-
trial Facilities Certificate for personal property at their facility located at 7925 Ronda Drive. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. CON-
SIDER SIGNING AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH S.R. JACOBSON FOR POND MODIFICATIONS AT THE
HAMPTONS. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to authorize the township clerk to sign the agreement amendment
with SR Jacobson for the proposed detention basin modifications at the Hamptons site condominium development. Motion carried unan-
imously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. WTUA ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Anthony to adopt the resolution for the WTUA Annual Budget. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution of the Charter
Township of Canton WHEREAS, on August 22, 2011 the Board of Commissioners of the Western Township Utilities Authority adopt-
ed a budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Authority is required to present its budget to each of its
member Townships for approval. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the budget for the Authority for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2012 in the amounts presented, is hereby approved.
Item 2. CONSIDER REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY LEISURE
SERVICES POSITIONS AND CREATE & FILL FACILITY SPECIALIST POSITION. (CLS)
Motion by Bennett, supported by
Williams to approve the following reclassifications: Supervisor of Administration to Operations Manager - Salary Grade 10 Recreation
Coordinator Programs/Special Events) to Recreation Supervisor - Salary Grade 8. I further move to create and fill the position of Facility
Specialist - Salary Grade 3. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEE. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion
by Bennett, supported by Anthony to appoint Gregory Demopoulos to the Canton Board of Trustees to fill the remainder of Todd
Caccamo’s term. The term will expire in November of 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER:
Treasurer McLaughlin stated on
October 18, 2011 celebrate the Music of Rod Stewart as Partnership for the Arts and Humanities Hosts Benefit Performance Featuring
‘Danny D and the Vagabonds’. Tickets to this gala event are $30 per person. Get your tickets online at www.cantonvillagetheater.org
or by calling 734/394-5460. Trustee Taj stated “Canton To Celebrate Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi at the Village Theater” is on
October 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Admission to this Gandhi Jayanti Celebration is a $2 donation at the door and includes a punch and cook-
ies pre-show reception starting at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are still available. The funds raised will support programs at the Theater. The next
Board meeting will be October 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S.,
Canton, Michigan. ADJOURN: Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:25 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 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: October 6, 2011
EC100611-0460 2.5 x 12.687
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the
First Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton Michigan as part of
its regular meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from Gil-Mar Manufacturing, for an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate for personal property as well as an extension of a current IFT certificate, at their facility located at 7925 Ronda Drive within
the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District, the legal description of which is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Legal Description: 02Q1B1A Q1C1A
PT OF SE 1/4 SEC 2 T2S R8E DESC
AS BEG S 88D 51M 18S W 711.77 FT
FROM E 1/4 COR SEC 2
TH S 00D 06M 08S E 473.62 FT
TH S 88D 46M 27S W 240.20 FT
TH S 01D 13M 33S E 188.69 FT
TH S 88D 46M 27S W 163.58 FT
TH N 00D 06M 08S W 662.91 FT
TH N 88D 51M 18S E 400.07 FT
TO POB 5.05AC
Parcel# 008-99-0001-701
Publish: The Eagle, October 6, 2011
Terry G. Bennett
Clerk
EC100611-0459 2.5 x 3.389
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the
First Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton Michigan as part of
its regular meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from Greenfield Die & Manufacturing, for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for personal property as well as an extension of a current IFT certificate, at their facility located at 7295
Haggerty Road within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development District, the legal description of which is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Legal Description: 01R1A1A1,2 12N1A1A1A1,2
PT OF SW 1/4 SEC 1 AND NW 1/4
SEC 12 T2S R8E DESC AS BEG AT
SW COR SEC 1
TH N 00DEG 33M 13S W 725.80FT
TH S 89DEG 27M 41S E 691.31FT
TH S 00DEG 33M 44S E 700.00FT
TH S 89DEG 27M 43S E 630.07FT
TH S 00DEG 33M 44S E 30.00FT
TH S 00DEG 01M 25S W 30.01FT
TH N 89DEG 27M 43S W 630.37FT
TH S 00DEG 01M 25S W 268.91FT
TH N 89DEG 58M 35S W 689.97FT
TH N 00DEG 11M 25S W 309.37FT
TO POB 17.24AC
Parcel# 003-99-0004-717
Publish: The Eagle, October 6, 2011
Terry G. Bennett
Clerk
EC100611-0458 2.5 x 4.076
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the
First Floor Meeting Room at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton Michigan as part of
its regular meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a request from Merit Technologies Worldwide, for a Personal Property Exemption
Certificate for personal property at their facility located at 7261 Commerce Drive within the Northeast Canton Industrial Development
District, the legal description of which is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Legal Description: 01U2A1B
PT OF THE SW 1/4 SEC 1
T2S R8E DESC AS BEG N 02DEG
07M 49S W 85.50FT AND S 88DEG
45M 59S W 49.51FT FROM S 1/4
COR SEC 1
TH S 88DEG 59S W 696.16FT
TH ALONG A CURVE TO THE RT RAD
11334.16FT CHORD N 09DEG 51M
00S E 379.57FT
TH N 88DEG 45M 59S E 300.29FT
TH N 65DEG 37M 33S E 144.60FT
TH N 88DEG 42M 27S E 183.22FT
TH S 02DEG 07M 49S E 429.5FT
TO POB
5.95AC
Parcel# 003-99-0008-718
Publish: The Eagle, October 6, 2011
Terry G. Bennett
Clerk
EC100611-0457 2.5 x 4.076
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:
David Medley, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: October 6, 2011
EC100611-0456 2.5 x 1.557
B
ELLEVILLE
- C
ANTON
Fire rousts residents
Cemetery history tour planned
Residents of an apartment building at
CherryHill andRidge roads were evacuated
from their units Sunday afternoon after an
unattended stove caused serious smoke and
water damage.
Canton Public Safety employees received
a 911 call at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday, report-
ing a fire in the apartment building in the
50000 block of Uptown Avenue. Firefighters
fromStation No. 3 on Denton Road reported
that heavy smoke was visible from the sta-
tion. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters
found that the occupants of the unit from
which the smoke was emanating were not in
the apartment. Firefighters and police offi-
cers battled the heavy smoke andwater from
the overhead sprinkler system to evacuate
the entire building.
The fire, which began in the kitchen, had
started on the stove and spread to the
kitchen cabinets above.
The heat from the fire had activated two
sprinkler heads which had extinguished the
blaze.
No injuries were reported, according to
department reports of the incident and dam-
age to the apartment was confined to the
stove, cabinets andwall in the kitchen.
The Belleville Area Museum and
Historical Society will sponsor the annual
Cemetery History Tour featuring Denton
Cemetery from1-4 p.m. Oct. 22.
Tourswill depart every 30minutes.
Tickets, $8 for adults and $5 for children
ages 5-12 are available at the Belleville
Area Museum, 405 Main St; Van Buren
Township Hall, 46425 Tyler Road;
BellevilleAreaDistrict Library, 167Fourth
St.; Sumpter Township Police
Department, 23501 Sumpter Road;
Belleville City Hall, 6 Main St. and the
BayouGrill, 404MainSt.
Children younger than 5 will be admit-
ted at no cost. The raindate isOct. 23.
Executive Director, Kimber Spahr, and host
of the yet to be named science and technol-
ogy show, Josh Klien, carefully fill a glass
tube to build a barometer and create a vac-
uum. They successfully recreated experi-
ments performed by the Italian physicist
Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.