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Canton public meetings in 2021

42 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Canton Board to consider 2% wage increase, opioid settlements, and budget adjustments

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will meet to consider a range of items including a 2% wage increase for merit employees and elected officials, approval of settlement agreements in national opioid litigation, and various budget adjustments. The board will also vote on a resolution encouraging residents to decline to sign the Secure MI Vote petition, and will consider several contracts and purchases, including a Toro aerator for Pheasant Run Golf Club and a contract with Ace Pyro, LLC.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board continues update on board goals at study session

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session to continue an update on board goals, which was started at the November 30 study session. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with public comment and routine procedural matters.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider grocery store, Chipotle, banquet hall, and more

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including a grocery store and bakery, a Chipotle with drive-through, a banquet and convention center, a mini-warehouse, and an auto service station. They will also review a site plan revision for Wendy's and set a public hearing for a Dunkin' drive-through. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

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Tue Nov 30, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees study session on board goals

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session to receive an update on board goals. The agenda includes only this update, along with public comment, and no other substantive items.

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Tue Nov 23, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to adopt FY 2022 budget and consider wage increase, site plans

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which totals over $150 million across all funds. They will also consider several land-use items, including a special land use amendment for Dogology University, the Monark Grove site plan, and final approval of the Redwood Marketplace Planned Development District. Additionally, the board will vote on a 2% wage increase for non-union merit employees and other administrative items.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 08:00

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to consider 2022 budget, public art exhibit, and marketing plan

The Downtown Development Authority will consider adopting the 2022 DDA budget, approving a 2022-2023 public art exhibit proposal, and approving the proposed 2022 Shop Canton marketing plan. The board will also approve the 2022 meeting schedule and handle routine items like minutes and bill payments.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 08:00

Leisure Services Advisory Council

Leisure Services Advisory Committee to review master plan and Preservation Park Barn

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss department planning, including the Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and Accreditation, as well as updates on Picnic in the Park and the Preservation Park Barn. The committee will also set 2022 meeting dates and elect officers. The meeting is open to public comment.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Trustees review progress on 27 organizational assessment recommendations

The Board of Trustees is holding a study session to review the progress of the 27 recommendations from Raftelis's Organizational Assessment, performed in early 2021. Presenters will update trustees on the status and timeline of each recommendation. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider recreation master plan, rezoning, and police simulator purchase

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2022-2026 Recreation Master Plan, which is required for state grants. They will also vote on a second reading of a rezoning at 44125 Ford Road, approve a settlement in Spencer v Canton, and consider several purchases including a police training simulator and new computers.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Dogology expansion, Canton Marketplace PDD, and more

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider several land use and site plan requests, including a special land use amendment for Dogology University, a final planned development district for Canton Marketplace, and site plans for Monark Grove, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Motor City Electric. Public comments can be submitted before or during the meeting.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider rezoning, water meter purchase, and road design contracts

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for pending litigation (Spencer vs. Canton). They will consider a first reading of a rezoning for Alexandra & Ariana, LLC, and several consent items including a $90,000 water meter purchase, a software license fee, and a contract increase for water main projects. The board will also discuss recommendations for Redevelopment Ready Communities certification and award contracts for road design and housing rehabilitation.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, site plans, and special land use requests

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting via video teleconference to consider several land use items, including a rezoning request for Dogology University, a site plan amendment for Anand Village, a developer-initiated revision for Zahr Plaza, and a special land use application for the Canton Banquet and Convention Center. The commission will also set public hearings for November 1 for Dogology University's special land use and the Canton Marketplace & Redwood at Marketplace final PDD.

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 · 08:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear four fence variance appeals on corner lots

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance requests, all involving fence placement on corner lots or property lines. The board will also approve minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 PM on the hearing date.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 08:00

Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission to discuss Brews Brats and Bands update

The Canton Historic District Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from August 4, 2021, and receiving committee reports. Under old business, they will get an update on the Brews Brats and Bands event. New business includes considering commissioner re-appointments and a staff liaison replacement.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Anand Village site plan and BJ's Wholesale Club revision

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via video teleconference. The agenda includes a public hearing for the Anand Village preliminary site plan, a developer-instigated revision for BJ's Wholesale Club, and referrals for several other projects. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Canton Board to consider zoning, police equipment, and road funding

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a special land use request for an indoor pet boarding facility, a resolution on zoning nonconformities related to the MDOT Ford Road project, and purchases of police equipment. The board will also consider an ordinance amendment to comply with Michigan's Raise the Age legislation, and increases to road improvement program purchase orders.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 08:00

Leisure Services Advisory Council

Leisure Services Advisory Committee to review updates and future topics

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, receive a department update, and discuss future meeting topics. They will also review the Picnic in the Park update and the Master Plan. The meeting is open to public comment.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 08:00

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to consider landscaping purchase order and discuss streetlights

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve a purchase order for Frank's Landscaping for property enhancements and discuss DDA streetlights. The board will also accept the agenda, approve August minutes, hear public comments, and receive the coordinator's report.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to set millage rates, confirm township attorney, and consider property sale

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to approve millage rates for the December 1, 2021 tax levy, and will consider confirming Kristin Kolb as township attorney. The board will also vote on several consent and general calendar items, including a COVID-19 vaccination incentive for part-time employees, ADA improvements and HVAC replacements at the DPW building, and a reconsideration of the sale of township property at Michigan and Beck.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider BJ's Wholesale Club amendment and other site plans

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a planned development district amendment for a BJ's Wholesale Club, a special land use for Dogology University, and several site plans, including a parking lot on Cherry Hill Road and a phase of Uptown Apartments. They will also review referrals for a housing development for the elderly and a grocery store/bakery, and discuss the Master Plan update. Public comments can be submitted by email or mail before the meeting.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 08:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear three appeals for pool and fence variances on corner lots

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2021, to consider three variance requests from homeowners seeking to install a hot tub/pool or fences in locations that conflict with zoning ordinances. The board will also approve minutes from the August 12 meeting. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 PM on the hearing date.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider creating new IT department and director position

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider several administrative and operational items, including creating an Information Technology and Innovation (ITI) department and director position, approving a deputy supervisor employment contract, and creating a Municipal Services deputy director position. The board will also vote on site plans, budget adjustments, and various purchases and contracts.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 08:00

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to hear DTE streetlight presentation, pay bills

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and July minutes, paying bills, and hearing reports. A presentation from DTE Energy on DDA streetlights is the main substantive item. Public comments are accepted before and during the meeting.

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Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Trustees gather to hear community feedback on recreation master plan

The Board of Trustees is meeting at Summit on the Park to listen to community feedback at a Recreation Master Plan focus group. The agenda contains no formal decisions or votes; it is primarily a listening session for public input on the recreation plan.

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Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss organizational assessment and new positions

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss the results of the Novak/Raftelis organizational assessment, specifically focusing on the creation of new positions. The meeting is being offered both in person and via video teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public comment will be taken.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 08:00

Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Arts commission reviews programs, fundraising, and cultural initiatives

The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage is meeting to discuss updates on ongoing projects, including the 'How do you Spell CANTON?' and 'Who's Your Hero' initiatives, as well as Artist Laureate fundraising. New business includes forming a fundraising committee and reviewing a T-shirt design for the 'I am Canton' campaign. The commission will also hear reports from partner groups like the Partnership for the Arts, Multicultural Committee, and Historical Society.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 08:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear sign size appeal and lot depth variance request

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to hear two appeals. One involves a request to waive minimum letter size requirements for a sign at 7025 N. Lilley Rd. The other seeks a variance from lot depth regulations for a property at 46803 Newton. The board will also approve minutes from its July 8, 2021 meeting.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider Anderson rezoning, road millage contracts, and grants

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2021, to consider several items including a second reading of a zoning amendment for the Anderson property, contracts for the 2022-2023 residential road millage program, a Cisco VoIP licensing renewal, acceptance of a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, and appointments to the Canton Cares Fund Advisory Committee. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan and approval of the WTUA annual budget.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 08:00

Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission to discuss Ridge Road maintenance, Preservation Park art

The Canton Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss updates on several historic properties, including maintenance versus a Certificate of Appropriateness for 6205 N. Ridge Road, the old building report, and the Cady Boyer Barn/Silo. They will also consider new art for Preservation Park. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from June 2, 2021.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final PDD for Monark Grove, Panda Express amendment

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the final Planned Development District (PDD) for the Monark Grove project and a PDD amendment and site plan for a Panda Express restaurant. They will also review preliminary site plans for Anand Village and Loomis Armored US Facility, and a PDD amendment for BJ's Wholesale Club, and set a public hearing for the BJ's item.

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 · 08:00

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to consider DTE streetlight presentation and engineering purchase order

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting by video conference to handle routine business, including approving minutes and paying bills. They will also hear a presentation from DTE Energy about DDA streetlights and consider a purchase order for engineering consulting services from OHM, plus an increase to Frank's Landscaping for irrigation repairs.

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Tue Jul 27, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider rezoning, site plans, and $1.1M in roof contracts

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 27, 2021, to consider a range of items including a rezoning, several site plans, and capital improvement contracts. Key actions include awarding roof replacement contracts totaling over $1.1 million, approving a five-year roads plan presentation, and considering a first reading of a zoning amendment for the Anderson rezoning. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 08:00

Leisure Services Advisory Council

Leisure Services Advisory Committee to tour Canton facilities

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee will hold a walking or driving tour of Canton's Village Arts Factory, Village Theater, and Preservation Park Pavilion, starting at the Village Arts Factory and concluding at Preservation Park. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a site visit rather than a decision-making meeting.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, daycare, and site plans

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider several land-use items, including a rezoning, a special land use for a daycare, variances, and site plans. They will also set public hearings for future PDD reviews. Public comments can be submitted before or during the meeting.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 08:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear three variance appeals, including Cherry Hill lot size

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests. Two are sign-related appeals for properties on Ford Rd. and Herbey, and one is a lot area/width variance for a property on Cherry Hill Rd. that was previously tabled. The board will also approve minutes from the June 10 meeting.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to consider emergency police vehicle purchase and JS3 Investments rezoning

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2021, via video teleconference. They will consider several items, including an emergency purchase of a police vehicle, a rezoning request, and a proposal for an internal promotional process. The board will also receive the 2020 audit presentation and approve routine items such as minutes and bills.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 08:00

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to consider holiday décor purchase order

The Canton Downtown Development Authority is meeting by video teleconference to handle routine business, including approving the April minutes, paying bills, and welcoming a new board member. The main action item is a proposed purchase order to LeClerc Display for 2021 holiday décor. Public comments can be submitted in advance or during the meeting.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 08:00

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss recreation master plan with Planning Commission

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a joint study session with the Planning Commission to discuss the Canton Leisure Services Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider material exempt from disclosure under state law, followed by public comment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Jun 10, 2021 · 08:00

Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Commission to review strategic plan and cultural programs

The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage is meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on ongoing projects and potential amendments to its strategic plan. The agenda includes reports from committee members and partner organizations, but no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

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Thu Jun 10, 2021 · 08:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear three variance requests, including fence, storage tank, and commercial setbacks

The Canton Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting on June 10, 2021, to consider three variance requests. These include a fence setback appeal for a residential property, a storage tank setback variance for a commercial property, and multiple variances for a commercial development. The meeting is conducted by video teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 08:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, hotel PDD, and multiple site plans

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider a rezoning request, a preliminary planned development district for two hotels, several site plans and special land use requests, and developer-instigated revisions. They will also set public hearings for future items including a daycare, a rezoning, and a major preliminary PDD. The meeting is conducted by video teleconference due to COVID-19.

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Tue May 18, 2021 · 08:00

Leisure Services Advisory Council

Leisure Services Advisory Committee meets to discuss department updates

The committee will review various department updates including COVID vaccination, Liberty Fest, and Summit operations. Members will also discuss the Master Plan, CIP Project, and Pure Fit.

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