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CANTON

Canton Leisure Services wins re-accreditation

Canton Leisure Services has Park Association (NRPA) 2018 ” a great management tool for our
been recognized for excellence Congress and Legislative Forum. Accreditation continues organization,” said Canton
in the field of parks and recre- CAPRA accreditation is the Leisure Services Director Greg
ation management and has only national accreditation for to be a great management Hohenberger, CPRP. “Attaining
earned national re-accreditation park and recreation agencies, tool for our organization. national accreditation is confir-
from the Commission for and is a measure of the overall mation of our staff's efforts to pro-
Accreditation of Park and quality of operation, manage- vide quality facilities, programs,
Recreation Agencies (ACPRA). ment and service to the commu- and services throughout the
The re-accreditation was nity of an agency. This mark of approximately one year to performed by a commission- Canton community.”
awarded to Canton Sept. 26 and distinction indicates that an accomplish. Accreditation is approved visitation team, and Canton Leisure Services, orig-
the township Leisure Services agency has met rigorous stan- based on compliance with the the commission review and deci- inally accredited in 2004, is cur-
Department remains one of only dards related to the management 151 standards for national sion. To become accredited, rently one of only four CAPRA
171 agencies in the country cur- and administration of lands, accreditation. CAPRA accredita- agencies must comply with all 37 accredited agencies in Michigan
rently holding national accredita- facilities, resources, programs, tion includes three phases after fundamental standards and must and was also previously re-
tion. The honor was announced safety, and services. the application process: develop- meet 95 percent of the remaining accredited in 2008, and 2013.
in Indianapolis, Indiana during The process of re-accredita- ment of an agency self-assess- 114 standards. Accreditation is valid for a peri-
the National Recreation and tion is extensive and takes ment report, on-site peer review “Accreditation continues to be od of five years.
Massage non-licensed, non-registered therapist Documentary film to be shown
was involved, although law enforcement
is focused on the owner.
FROM PAGE 1 Wang said that Liang, would “do what- The Canton Public Safety Department thing before intolerance turns to violence.
ever it takes to comply.” along with the Canton Response to Hate Following the film screening, on behalf
at the business has been forwarded to Trustee Anne Marie Graham-Hudak Crimes Coalition, Canton Leisure of the Not In Our Town organization,
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's was concerned about the owner being in Services, and Canton Public Library will Patrice O'Neill will lead a youth panel and
office. There is a matter currently in the New York. host a screening and public discussion of community discussion about what local
35th District Court of Plymouth, as well as “It still concerns me that we have an the PBS documentary, Not In Our Town: residents can do to build a more inclusive
a criminal matter for the Wayne County owner who lives 700 miles away, 800 miles Light in the Darkness. community in an attempt to prevent a sim-
Circuit Court being handled by Worthy's away,” she said.” Doors at the Village Theater at Cherry ilar tragedy.
office. Township Treasurer Dian Slavens Hill will open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. Not In Our Town (NIOT) highlights
The business will be able to reapply spoke of her concerns on misleading 24 for the showing of the film. There is no communities coming together to stop hate.
next January, and like others is subject to advertising “and inappropriate sexual admission charge and the event is open to Developed by the Working Group in 1995,
state licensing and local ordinance. Under acts. These are pretty strong complaints the public. Not In Our Town began with a PBS docu-
board questioning, it was determined a from 2011 to now.” tells the story of residents of a Long Island mentary that told the story of how people
Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness
in Billings, Montana joined together to
Donation adds to library village taking action after a local immi- respond to a series of hate crimes in their
town.
grant is killed in a hate crime attack by
seven teenagers. While starkly revealing For more information about NIOT, or
The Canton Public Library has a few put together a resource list and make the trauma of hate, the film provides a the movie, visit www.NIOT.org or
more materials on its shelves thanks to a donations.” blueprint for people who want to do some- PBS.org/NIOT.
recent donation from Citizens for Peace. “It is always exciting when a commu-
The nonpartisan nonprofit organiza- nity group approaches us with an oppor-
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 9, 2018
tion provided books and DVDs from its tunity to partner with them,” said Lisa A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 1150 Canton
Nonviolent and Peacebuiling Davis-Craig, collection development Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to
Bibliography. Themes of social change specialist. “This donation in particular the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Foster
Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Sgt. Traylor Staff Absent: Adoption of
and conflict management run through allowed librarians to supplement our Agenda Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to amend the agenda to add a Special Hearing SH-1 Petition to Appeal
the donations. They range from books collection with materials related to the Massage Establishment License Suspension; Chapter 18 Article III Section 18-92; for Tomii Acupressure Massage, 3800 Lilley
Road, Canton, MI 48187 and to move Item G-4 Consider Sale of Canton Property and Authorize Supervisor Williams to Sign
about past efforts to promote peace to library's core values of access and All Documents Necessary to Close on the Sale to Item G-0. Motion carried by all members present. Approval of Minutes
light-hearted stories of kindness and integrity.” Motion by Anthony, supported by Siegrist to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2018 as presented. Motion
carried by all members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments: George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on a build-
happiness. The books are already in circulation. ing situation on Yost Road and an issue regarding barking dogs. Joan Neubacher, Brookside Subdivision resident, commented on
Rosemary Doyle, education commit- For users of other libraries, the materi- the sidewalk repair project of 2018 in her subdivision that removed sections of walkway over the boulevards and not sodded over.
Jacqueline Casagey another resident of Brookside Subdivision commented regarding bus stop locations in her subdivision.
tee chairperson of the group, said als may be requested through the Jennifer Hengish also commented regarding the ADA compliance of sidewalks in the same subdivision. Sheila Olson also com-
library donations, which have been MeLCat Interlibrary loan system. mented on the ADA compliance of the sidewalks in Brookside. Supervisor Williams outlined the steps the township is taking to
resolve and address the concerns of the residents of Brookside Subdivision. Payment of the Bills: Motion by Slavens, support-
made to the Livonia, Redford, Westland, The Canton Public Library is located ed by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present. SPECIAL HEARING:
Commerce Township and Marygrove at 1200 S. Canton Center Road in SH-1: Petition to Appeal Massage Establishment License Suspension; Chapter 18 Article III Section 18-92; for Tomii
Acupressure Massage, 3800 Lilley Road, Canton, MI 48187. (Clerk) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to open the
College libraries, fill an important need. Canton. Visit www.cantonpl.org or call hearing at 7:19 p.m. Petition to Appeal Massage Establishment License Suspension; Chapter 18 Article III Section 18-92; for
“In 2003, we started looking for books (734) 397-0999 for event information. Tomii Acupressure Massage, 3800 Lilley Road, Canton, MI 48187. Motion carried by all members present. Rick Wang - Owner
of Wang Consulting spoke on behalf of the appellant as the owner is out of the country. Wang explained he has had no contact
on peace, and we had a hard time find- More information about Citizens for with the therapist in question as she has fled the area. The business has changed hands over the past few years. The current owner
ing them. There were plenty of books on Peace can be found at www.citizens4 (Mr. Lang) has owned the business less than a year. He claimed this was the first incident of this nature. Sgt. Traylor spoke on
the township’s behalf, stating a complaint was received regarding an inappropriate sex act – a criminal matter. During the inves-
war, but not on peace, so we decided to peace.com. tigation, it was discovered that the establishment had other ordinance violations including not notifying the township of the
changes in their massage therapist staff members. Traylor explained the ordinance department has investigated several complaints
regarding advertising. Clerk Siegrist commented on the reasons the townships ordinance requires a complete list of the therapists
To subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. in a massage establishment. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to close the Special Hearing at 7:44 p.m. Petition to
Appeal Massage Establishment License Suspension; Chapter 18 Article III Section 18-92; for Tomii Acupressure Massage, 3800
Lilley Road, Canton, MI 48187. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman that the
determination of the Board of Trustees, upon hearing all the evidence submitted and reviewing documents is to deny the appeal
and uphold the Supervisor’s temporary suspension and revoke the 2018 massage establishment license for Tomii Acupressure
Charter Township of Canton Massage. The applicant may re-apply January of 2019. Motion carried by all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item
C-1. Consider Approval of Payment of the Annual Software License Fees to Kiriworks for the On-Base Document
Notice of Public Accuracy Test Management System. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens approve payment of $12,802.90, for the annual soft-
ware license fees to Kiriworks for the On-Base document management system. Motion carried by all members present. GEN-
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Clerk's Office will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the Optical Scan tabulating equipment ERAL CALENDAR: Item G-0. Consider sale of Canton property and authorize Supervisor Williams to sign all docu-
to be used for the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The test will take place on Monday, October 22 ments necessary to close on the sale. (Supv) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens that Canton accept the Letter of Intent
at 5:00p.m. in the Clerk's Office, in the Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road. This test is open to from Peter Stanek and authorize Supervisor Williams to sign the formal Purchase Agreement and any other documents necessary
all interested parties. For further information, contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120. to complete the sale of the parcel located east of Willard Street and to the west of the ITC corridor. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present. Item G-1. Consider Approval of a Reduced Application Fee for a Property Combination off of Willard Road.
Michael Siegrist, Clerk (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve a reduced fee of $125 plus $75 per lot for the proposed property
combination at 556 N. Willard Road.. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-2. Consider Approval of an Agreement
Publish: October 18, 2018 CN1764 - 101818 2.5 x 2.044 with Wayne County to Provide Winter Maintenance on 8.00 Miles (15.65 Lane Miles) of County Roads. (MSD) Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the following resolution and authorize the Township Clerk to sign the agreement
resolution on behalf of Canton. Motion carried by all members present. CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH WAYNE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON COUNTY TO PROVIDE WINTER MAINTENANCE ON 8.00 MILES OF COUNTY ROADS Motion by Siegrist, sup-
INVITATION TO BID ported by Sneideman to approve the agreement with Wayne County to provide additional winter maintenance for 15.65 lane miles
of local roads and authorize the payment of $24,868.57 from account #101-447-03.801_0050 (Engineering ROW Maintenance,
Professional & Contractual Services). The following roads would be added to Wayne County’s priority road maintenance list and
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed given the same service as the primary roads. Cherry Hill (West County Line to Ridge) 0.39 miles Joy Road (West of Beck) 0.50
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 for the following:
miles Lotz Road (Michigan to Palmer) 1.25 miles Lotz Road (Palmer to Cherry Hill) 1.00 miles Lotz Road (Cherry Hill to Ford)
1.10 miles Saltz Road (Ridge to Canton Center) 2.26 miles Warren Road (Ridge to ½ mile west of Ridge) 0.50 miles Hanford
DISCOVER BROCHURE PRINTING AND SORTING/DISTRIBUTION
Road (Canton Center to Sheldon) 0.50 miles Saltz Road (Canton Center to Sheldon) 0.50 miles TOTAL 8.00 miles I hereby cer-
tify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Motion adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike Canton, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on the 9th Day of October, 2018 and that said meeting
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made available
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability as required by said Act. Dated: October 10, 2018 Michael Seigrest, Clerk Charter Township of Canton Item G-3. Consider
in employment or the provision of services.
Award of a Contract to Northwest Consultants Incorporated for Professional Engineering Services for the 2019 Road
Improvement Program. (MSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve two (2) purchase order contracts with
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Northwest Consultants, Inc. for the 2019 Asphalt and 2019 Concrete road projects to Northwest Consultants, Inc. in the amount
of $230,660 plus a contingency of $10,000 for a total not-to-exceed $240,660 under the Professional Services Agreement. The
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first purchase order is for 2018 expenses in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 and the second purchase order is for 2019 for the
reminder of $140,660. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-4. Moved to Item G-0 Item G-5. Consider Approval
of the Municipal Credit Agreement with Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART). (CLS)
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the 2018-2019 Municipal Credit Contract between SMART and the Charter
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Township of Canton for $88,692 and to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the contract on behalf of the Township. Motion
carried by all members present. Item G-6. Consider Authorization to Purchase New Cardio Equipment. (CLS) Motion by
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the purchase of seven pieces of fitness equipment from Direct Fitness Solutions, 600
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Tower Road, Mundelein, IL 60060, in the amount of $31,512. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, sup-
ported by Slavens to authorize the following budget transfer: $31,512 from Account #208-757-50.945, Lease Payments to
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township Account #208-757-50.970_0030, Capital Outlay Machinery and Equipment. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-7.
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Consider Approval of Village Theater Microphones and Backstage Communications Replacement. (CLS) Motion by
or activities. Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment: Decrease Expenses:
230-250.990 Increase Expenses: Transfer to Fund Balance $31,236.93
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- 230-250.970_0010 Capital Outlay Computers & Equip $31,236.93
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the bid for replacement of all micro-
the ADA. phones and backstage wireless communication devices operating within the prohibited frequency ranges at the Village Theater
from Vintage King, 1176 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA., 90012 in the amount of $31,236.93 with funds to be paid from
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Account #230-250.970_0010. Motion carried by all members present. Item G-8. Consider Approval of Asphalt Paving of
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Cherry Hill Path to I-275 Metro Trail. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the contract with Hutch
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other Paving, Inc., 3000 E. 10 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48091for Asphalt Paving of Cherry Hill Path to I-275 Metro Trail in the amount
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. of $74,854 plus a contingency of 5% ($3,743) totaling $78,597 to be paid from Community Development Block Grant Account
#274-666.849 ($72,600) and Account #592-445.930_0050 ($5,997). Motion carried by all members present. Item G-9. Consider
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies Approval of Budget Amendment for Funding a Northeast Quadrant Park. (CLS) Motion by Siegrist, supported by
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Sneideman to authorize the following budget amendment:
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Increase Revenues Community Improvement Misc Revenue 246-0000.671 $163,653
are generally prohibited. Increase Expenses Community Improvement Professional Services 246-750.801_0050 $ 9,000
Transfer to Fund Balance 246-441.990 $154,653
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- Motion carried by all members present. Item G-10. Consider Authorizing Agreement for Phase II of Architectural Services
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human for Fire Station #2 and Associated Amendment to the 2018 Fire Budget. (PSD) Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon approve authorizing of the Partners in Architecture Phase II Agreement for Architectural Services of Fire Station #2 in the amount
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. of $340,650. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the below listed
budget amendment to the 2018 Fire Budget to utilize Fund Balance for this expense: 2018 Fire Budget – Increase Revenues:
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Fire Fund Balance Appropriation: #206-000.695 $63,583 2018 Fire Budget – Increase Appropriations: Professional Contracted
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Services-Prof #206-336-50.801_0050 $340,659 2018 Fire Budget - Decrease Appropriations: Transfer to Fund Balance #206-
336-50.990 $277,067 Motion carried by all members present. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: Director
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Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Hohenberger commented the Trick-or-Treat trail is coming up on Friday, October 26 . Treasurer Slavens stated her staff will be
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, part of the event representing the Monopoly Game. Trustee Graham-Hudak stated there will be “Scary Stories” at the Cady-Boyer
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Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Barn this weekend. Clerk Siegrist commented that October 9 is the close of registration for the November 2018 election and
the township has surpassed 67,000 register voters. Trustee Sneideman complimented Leisure Services on the new landscaping
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- and curb-less entry point at the Summit on the Park ADJOURN: Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to adjourn at 8:20
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- p.m. Motion carried by all members present. ____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk ___Pat Williams, Supervisor
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. 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, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
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