Canton public meetings in 2022

Board of Trustees

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with one main item: considering approval of a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Technical Professional Officeworkers Association of Michigan (TPOAM). The contract would run from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Public comment and board comment are also scheduled.

• Consider approval of tentative collective bargaining agreement with TPOAM for term January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, with a closed session on union negotiations and real property. The board will consider consent items including a Markham rezoning, and general calendar items such as a professional engineering contract for the 2023 Residential Road Improvement Program, 2022 budget adjustments, and several technology and public safety purchases.

• Second reading of Markham rezoning ordinance (Planning Application #052-RZ-7552, 39609 Lotzford Rd.)
• Purchase order to Spalding DeDecker and Associates for 2023 Residential Road Improvement Program engineering services
• Approval of 2022 budget adjustments
• Upgrade to township firewalls and renewal of CivicPlus website hosting and AudioEye ADA services
• Three-month extension of embedded social worker contract with Hegira Health, Inc.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting, including the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson, approval of minutes, and one public hearing. The board will consider a variance request from McDonald's USA LLC for a nonconforming sign at 40241 Michigan Avenue. Written comments must be submitted before 4:00 PM on the hearing date.

• Application 141-ZBA-7607: McDonald's USA LLC requests variance from Section 6A.06(3) for nonconforming sign at 40241 Michigan Avenue (Parcel ID 71-141-99-0028-701)
• Nomination of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session with a single agenda item: the ITI Roadmap. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is offered in person and via video teleconference.

• Discussion of ITI Roadmap

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main items are two zoning ordinance text amendments concerning solar energy and fences, walls, and borders, which are listed under old business. The commission will also discuss the Master Plan and consider new applications for a gas station, medical office, and restaurant sign.

• Zoning ordinance text amendment – Solar Energy
• Zoning ordinance text amendment – Fences, Walls, and Borders
• Discussion of Master Plan
• New application: BJ's Wholesale Club gas station on Ford Road between Morton Taylor and Sheldon Roads
• New application: Haggerty Medical Center on Haggerty Road between Palmer Road and Michigan Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and a paving update. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment will be heard.

• Capital Improvement Plan update
• Paving update

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. at the Canton Administration Building or via Zoom. The board will adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, consider rezoning requests for the Markham and Creekview Landings developments, approve contracts including winter road maintenance and police equipment, and appoint new members to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Adopt FY2023 budget in public hearing
• Approve rezoning for Markham (RR to R-3) and Creekview Landings (Preliminary Planned Development District)
• Authorize $35,000 increase to Spartan Distributors blanket purchase order
• Approve $18,021 for fleet vehicle purchase and $100,000 for fire vehicles
• Approve winter road maintenance contract with Wayne County for 9.28 miles of roads

Leisure Services Advisory Council

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, receive department updates including evaluation results, and discuss new business such as a project prioritization tool update, 2023 meeting dates, and election of officers. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Department updates: evaluation results
• Project prioritization tool update
• 2023 meeting dates
• 2023 election of officers

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority will meet by video teleconference to consider adopting its 2023 budget, a proposed 2023 marketing plan, and a proposed 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also approve minutes from October 19, 2022, pay bills, and hear public comments. Public comments can be submitted in advance by email or via a drop box at the Township Administration Building.

• Consider adoption of 2023 DDA budget
• Consider approval of proposed 2023 DDA marketing plan
• Consider approval of proposed 2023 meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022
• Payment of bills (see attachments)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to receive an overview of the License Plate Reader System from Police Chief Chad Baugh. The session aims to educate the board and community on the system's capabilities and benefits. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Overview of License Plate Reader System presented by Police Chief Chad Baugh
• Public comment period
• Meeting offered in person and via video teleconference

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a rezoning request, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and discuss three zoning ordinance text amendments (solar energy, fast food restaurants, fences/walls/borders). They will also discuss the Master Plan. The agenda includes a public hearing for the rezoning and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on rezoning 39609 Lotzford Road from R-2 with Corporate Park Overlay to R-2 only
• Consider approval of 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Zoning ordinance text amendment on solar energy
• Zoning ordinance text amendment on fast food restaurants
• Zoning ordinance text amendment on fences, walls, and borders

Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, approving September minutes, and updating the contact list. Under new business, members will set 2023 meeting dates, review upcoming event flyers, sign up volunteers, and discuss marketing and future programming ideas. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 22, 2022
• Set 2023 meeting dates
• Review event flyers and sign up volunteers for upcoming programs
• Discuss sharing, communication, and marketing for events
• Recommendations and ideas for future programming

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five variance requests. These include two requests from the Cherry Hill Village Homeowner's Association for parking-related variances, one from AT&T Mobility for a roof-mounted equipment screen, one from a homeowner for fence setbacks, and one from Motor City Electric Utilities for paving, storage, and fencing variances. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Cherry Hill Village HOA requests variances for parking lot access and setbacks at 389-427 Filmore St.
• Cherry Hill Village HOA requests variances for parking lot access and setbacks at 268-318 Filmore St.
• AT&T Mobility requests variance for screening roof-mounted mechanical units at 44505 Ford Rd.
• William E. Wisniewski requests fence setback variances at 43608 Laurelwood Ct.
• Motor City Electric Utilities requests variances for paving, outdoor storage, and fencing at 5390 Belleville Rd.

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2022, offering both in-person and virtual attendance. Key items include final review of the 2023 budget adjustments, second readings of zoning amendments for Harvest Creek and youth tobacco regulations, and approvals for software licenses, fleet vehicle purchases, and land-use changes.

• 2023 budget adjustments and final review
• Second reading of Harvest Creek rezoning amendment (RR to R-3)
• Second reading of Youth Tobacco Act 167 amendment
• Approval of $12,326 annual software license for Kiriworks document management system
• Purchase of fleet vehicles with associated 2022 budget amendment

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from September 21, 2022, discuss bills, and consider a three-year contract with Frank’s Landscaping and Supplies for snow removal services. The meeting also includes a coordinator’s report and public comment periods.

• Consider Award of Three-Year Contract to Frank’s Landscaping and Supplies for DDA Snow Removal Services

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss an update on the GLWA contract and review an Electric Vehicle Study. The board will also consider the clerk's request to close certain township facilities for the November 8th election. Public comment will be heard.

• GLWA Contract Update
• Electric Vehicle Study Review
• Consider clerk's request for closure of certain township facilities for November 8th election

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a residential property at 6800 Woonsocket St. The board will also review proposed bylaws and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Variance request by Ronald Denstedt for 6800 Woonsocket St. (Parcel ID 037-03-0037-000) from front yard setback and sight distance requirements
• Review of proposed bylaws
• Approval of minutes from August 25 and September 8, 2022 meetings

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, to consider several land use and contract items. Key decisions include a planned development amendment for a BJ's Wholesale Club automobile filling station, a special land use for a behavioral wellness center, a rezoning for Harvest Creek, and multiple contracts including a restaurant operator at the Canton Sports Center and a collective bargaining agreement. The board will also consider a settlement in a lawsuit and a budget amendment for Fire Station II park design.

• Planned Development District Amendment #3 for Ford Sheldon Newman PDD for BJ's Wholesale Club automobile filling station
• Special land use for Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center
• First reading of zoning amendment for Harvest Creek rezoning
• Contract with Kickers of Canton, LLC for restaurant operations at Canton Sports Center
• Collective bargaining agreement with Canton Township Command Officers Association (2023-2026)

Historic District Commission

The Canton Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss the potential move of Cherry Hill School, review pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications, and consider HDC training. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Discussion of Cherry Hill School move with Leisure Service
• Brew Brats and Bands discussion
• Pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications
• HDC Training Review

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will meet on September 27, 2022, to discuss and vote on several contracts, ordinance amendments, and budget adjustments. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions. Key items include building automation controls, interior renovations, and software renewals for police and fire departments.

• Consider awarding contract for building automation controls throughout township facilities (MSD)
• Consider awarding contract for interior renovations at Summit on the Park (MSD)
• Consider amendment to zoning code for Blessing rezoning (MSD)
• Consider first reading of amendment to Chapter 46 regarding Youth Tobacco Act (POLICE)
• Consider concept development for Canton Town Square at Cherry Hill Village (SUPERVISOR)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, bills, and two notable contracts: a purchase order for 2022 holiday decor from LeClerc Display and a contract for printing, delivery, and mailing of the 2022 ShopCanton Guide. Public comments are accepted via email or drop box before the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022
• Payment of bills (see attachments)
• Purchase order to LeClerc Display for 2022 holiday decor
• Contract award for 2022 ShopCanton Guide printing, delivery, and mailing services

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on millage rates for the December 1, 2022 tax levy. The meeting will also include votes on contracts for road projects, water main improvements, and housing rehabilitation, as well as zoning and land-use decisions.

• Public hearing and approval of millage rates for December 1, 2022 tax levy
• Consider waiving bidding process and approving repair of emergency vehicle PD2018 (MSD) for $63,223
• Contract amendment with Fishbeck, Inc. for professional engineering services for major road projects ($2022-2023) (MSD)
• Award of contract to Fishbeck for 2023 Water Main Capital Improvement Project (CIP) (MSD)
• Consider special land use for medical office at 6840 N. Haggerty Rd. (MSD)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a study session on the Capital Improvement Plan, followed by consent and general calendar items. Key decisions include accepting a $15,000 MEDC grant for the Master Plan, awarding tree service contracts, purchasing a Ford Explorer, extending a social worker contract, approving a site plan for Mister Car Wash, and approving 2022 budget adjustments. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Accept $15,000 MEDC grant for Master Plan update
• Award $20,000 contract to Crimboli Nursery for street tree planting
• Award $5,000 contract to Frank's Landscaping for tree maintenance
• Award $70,000 and $30,000 contracts to PPM Tree Service for tree removal/pruning
• Approve $31,979 purchase of Ford Explorer for DPW

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving the July minutes and paying bills. They will also discuss the Holiday Shop Canton Guide and DDA investments. Public comments are accepted before and during the meeting.

• Discussion: Holiday Shop Canton Guide
• Discussion: DDA Investments
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2022
• Payment of bills (see attachments)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests related to fence placement. The board will consider a request from John and Kelly Cutright to build a fence on the property line without neighbor consent, and a request from Patrick and Lisa Lyons for multiple fence variances on a corner lot. The meeting is open to the public, with written comments due by 4 PM on the hearing date.

• Cutright variance: fence on property line at 825 Revere St. without neighbor consent (Section 78-129(g))
• Lyons variances: fence in front yard setback, corner lot fence, and clear vision triangle at 1020 Terrell Ct. (Sections 78-129(h), 78-131(4)(b), 2.09(A)(4))
• Public hearing with written comments due by 4 PM on Aug. 11

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider several contract awards and site plans at its August 9, 2022 meeting. Key items include a $530,035 contract to Al's Asphalt for path rehabilitation, a $1,768,943 contract to AM Higley for Summit on the Park pool tile replacement, and site plans for a mini storage and a car wash. The board will also vote on budget amendments and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Award $530,035 contract to Al's Asphalt for path rehab at Pheasant Run Golf Course and Heritage Park
• Award $63,223 contract to RMD Holdings for cart corral fence replacement at Pheasant Run
• Award $1,768,943 contract to AM Higley for Summit on the Park pool tile renovation
• Site plan for Mini Storage Depot (mini-warehouse) and Zippy Auto Wash
• Accept $9,953 AAA traffic safety grant for an InstaALERT 24 message display board

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on five site plans and one special land use request. The meeting will also receive an update on the Master Plan project, including public engagement activities. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Special Land Use for medical office at Haggerty Rd. and Warren Rd.
• Site Plan for Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union at 44530 Ford Road
• Site Plan for Redwood at Marketplace multi-family residential project at 3700 Morton Taylor Rd.
• Site Plan for Canton Renewables Upgrade Project at existing landfill gas recovery facility
• Site Plan for Chase Bank expansion at 45345 Ford Road

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will vote on a site plan for a new grocery store and bakery at Cherry Hill and Denton Roads, and authorize a $194,260 engineering contract for the 2023 Sheldon Road improvement program. They will also consider several other items including an ordinance amendment, police equipment purchases, and a lease agreement. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.

• Approve Greenland & Saj site plan for 19,044 sq ft grocery store/bakery at 49491 Cherry Hill Road
• Authorize $194,260 purchase order to Fishbeck, Inc. for Sheldon Road design (US-12 to Yost)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article II, Division 3, Section 74-133 (building sewers)
• Waive bidding and purchase five Motorola 800 MHz portable radios for police
• Approve two-year lease agreement with Dancin' Feet at the Summit on the Park

Leisure Services Advisory Council

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, follow up on the Summit Mobile Check-in, evaluate golf and parks, and discuss a potential redesign of Preservation Park. The meeting also includes committee member insights and public comment.

• Approval of March 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of July 20, 2022 agenda
• Follow-up on Summit Mobile Check-in
• Evaluations of golf and parks
• Preservation Park potential redesign

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss two items: the 2023 road projects and a proposed sidewalk gap program. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting. Public comment will be taken.

• 2023 road projects
• Proposed sidewalk gap program

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building. The board will review three variance requests: two for fence height and one for pool placement. No decisions are listed; only proposals will be discussed.

• Variance request for 6-foot fence at 42364 Glencove Ct (tabled from June 9)
• Variance request for pool 4 feet from building at 4133 Brookside
• Variance request for 6-foot fence at 2063 Woodmont Dr West

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, starting with a closed session on property acquisition. They will consider consent calendar items including a design contract for office renovations and bulletproof glass, emergency power repairs, and a contract for sidewalk engineering, as well as general calendar items such as filling a lead tech position and purchasing standby generators. The meeting also includes a recognition of a firefighter's retirement and public comment periods.

• Award design contract to A3C for admin building office renovations and bulletproof glass, $13,120
• Approve emergency power repairs to admin parking lot, $20,134.18
• Approve emergency replacement of transformer at Heritage Park
• Increase purchase order by $185,403 for 2022 major roads asphalt project
• Approve contract to Spalding DeDecker Associates for sidewalk gap engineering along ITC corridor

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and annual action plan, and consider a resolution recognizing June 3, 2022 as Gun Violence Awareness Day. The board will also hear an audit presentation and a Youth Advisory Council update, and vote on consent and general calendar items including contract extensions, bid awards, and policy changes.

• Public hearing for approval of 2022 CDBG program year and annual action plan
• Resolution recognizing June 3, 2022 as Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Consider approval of contract extension with ARC Document Solutions for scanning services
• Consider bid award for Summit roof top unit #3 fan motor removal and replacement
• Consider first reading of amendment to Chapter 36 'Equal Rights' in township code

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests and consider a resolution asking the Planning Commission to review fence regulations. The board will also approve minutes from its April 14 meeting. Public comments must be submitted before 4:00 PM on the hearing date.

• Fence variance at 42364 Glencove Ct. (R-5) to exceed 4-foot front yard fence height
• Sign variance at 361 N. Canton Center Rd. (C-2) for ground sign within 100 feet of existing sign
• Resolution to request Planning Commission consider amending fence standards in Chapter 78, Article V

Board of Trustees

The Canton Board of Trustees and Planning Commission held a joint study session to discuss the township’s Master Plan, a long-term land-use document guiding future development. The session included a presentation by McKenna and an informal discussion; no formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a site plan amendment for Cherry Hill Village Unit 101, reconsidering a previously approved driveway change. They will also initiate an update to the Master Plan and receive a report on the project, including public engagement and grant funding. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Site Plan Amendment 074-SFP-7079 for Cherry Hill Village Unit 101, west side of Roosevelt Street between Monroe and Filmore Streets, proposing driveway changes (reconsideration of Feb. 7, 2022 approval)
• Initiate Master Plan update per Michigan Planning Enabling Act, P.A. 33 of 2008
• Master Plan update report on public engagement, advisory board, and grant funding
• New applications received (for reference only): Haggerty III industrial buildings, Mister Car Wash, Zippy Auto Wash, Dash Mart, AT&T Mobility collocation

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the Old House Survey, a staff liaison replacement, and pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with committee and staff reports, and no major decisions are listed.

• Update of Old House Survey
• Staff Liaison replacement
• Pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications

Board of Trustees

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss two items: an update on recommendations from an organizational assessment, and a plan for Ridge Road Park. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and public comment.

• Update on organizational assessment recommendations
• Ridge Road Park plan

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider resolutions to update the Master Plan, including establishing an advisory board and approving a $94,500 contract with McKenna Associates. The board will also vote on several equipment purchases, including a sewer cleaning truck, a trailer, and police equipment, plus a new indigent defense fund. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation, attorney-client privileged material, and real property purchase or lease.

• Resolution to make Board the adopting body for Master Plan and create Master Plan Advisory Board
• Professional services agreement with McKenna Associates for Master Plan consulting, not to exceed $94,500
• Purchase of 20-ton tilt-top trailer from Trail Boss Trailers for $34,650
• Purchase of 2023 Vactor sewer cleaning truck for $507,027, with budget amendment
• Creation of Fund 260 – Indigent Defense Fund

Leisure Services Advisory Council

The Canton, MI Leisure Services Advisory Council will hold its May 18, 2022 meeting at Pheasant Run Golf Club to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a projects update, and discuss follow-up items including potential co-op opportunities and mobile check-in at the Summit. Public comment and a walk-through of Pheasant Run Golf Club are also on the agenda.

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority held a video teleconference meeting on May 18, 2022. The board reviewed and approved the April 20, 2022 minutes and discussed payment of bills. No major decisions were made beyond routine procedural items.

• Consideration of 2022 Purchase Order to Frank’s Landscaping and Supplies LLC for Irrigation Repairs

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees held a study session to discuss a compost and recycling update. The meeting was held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage meets to approve past meeting minutes and discuss updates on its strategic plan, local cultural events, and committee reports. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will discuss bylaws, consider a seasonal sales permit for TNT Fireworks, and review a site plan for a mini-warehouse facility. Additionally, they will refer several new plans for staff review, including a BJ's Wholesale Club gas station, AT&T wireless equipment, a condominium development, a credit union drive-through, and a grocery store/bakery.

• TNT Fireworks seasonal sales permit at 45001 Ford Road (Meijer parking lot)
• Mini Storage Depot site plan at 4985 and 4981 Research Drive
• BJ's Wholesale Club PDD amendment for automobile filling station north of Ford Road
• AT&T wireless telecommunications equipment at 42180 Ford Rd.
• Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union drive-through with exterior modifications at 44530 Ford Rd.

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including awarding contracts for the 2022 water main capital improvement project, approving a site plan for a Chipotle restaurant, and considering special land use permits for two car washes. The board will also vote on purchasing three rescue ambulances and a fire engine, and will consider a first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the tax exemption for Lincolnshire Apartments. Additionally, the board will consider modifying polling locations.

• Consider two contracts for the 2022 Water Main Capital Improvement Project (Bidigare Contractors, Inc. and Fishbeck) and a budget amendment
• Consider site plan for Chipotle fast food restaurant
• Consider special land use for Mister Car Wash and Zippy Auto Wash
• Consider purchase of three Braun rescue ambulances and one Sutphen fire engine with 2023 fire budget adjustments
• Consider first reading of ordinance to repeal and replace tax exemption for Lincolnshire Apartments

Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority will meet virtually on April 20, 2022, to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, payment of bills, and a proposal to extend a landscaping contract for three years. The board will also hear a report from the DDA coordinator and consider distribution of MDOT flyers for an upcoming meeting.

• Consider Three-Year Extension of The DDA Landscape Maintenance Contract For Frank’s Landscaping & Supplies LLC
• Payment of Bills – see attachments
• Discussion: Distribution of MDOT Flyers for April 26 Meeting
• DDA Coordinator’s Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests and an appeal of a Planning Commission decision, followed by election of officers. The items involve a fence setback variance, a height variance for industrial equipment, and an appeal of a site plan approval.

• Fence variance at 759 Cherry Stone Dr. (corner lot front yard setback)
• Height variance to 60 ft for equipment at 4345 South Lilley Road (Canton Renewables, LLC)
• Appeal of Planning Commission decision (074-SFP-7079) for 50037-500067 Monroe St.
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will meet April 12, 2022, to decide on zoning amendments, contracts for road projects and software, fee waivers, and site plan approvals. The meeting will also include a resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Plymouth-Canton Branch of the American Association of University Women.

• Consider remand of zoning amendment for Blessing rezoning to Planning Commission
• Approve contract amendment with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions for 2022 residential roads project
• Consider waiving banner sign permit fees for businesses near Canton Center Road reconstruction
• Consider site plan approvals for private road (Desai Court) and Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru
• Approve water and sewer rates for 2022 fiscal year

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and committee reports. They will also discuss commissioner reappointments and a staff liaison replacement. A key item is a Certificate of Appropriateness request for roofing work at the Henry Ford Dormitory.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Barnett Roofing at Henry Ford Dormitory
• Commissioner reappointments (Scott, Dave, Joan)
• Staff Liaison replacement discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2021
• Committee reports from Historical Society, Building and Grounds, Education, Development, Legal

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to receive an update on the Canton Police Department's Embedded Social Worker Program, which has been running for seven months. Presenters from the police department and Hegira Health, Inc. will discuss progress and potential future directions. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.

• Update on Embedded Social Worker Program (7 months in)
• Discussion of possible next steps for the program
• Presenters: Chad Baugh (Police Services), Jaime White (Hegira Health), Renee Glass (Canton PD Liaison)

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review site plans for several new commercial developments, including four automatic car washes, seasonal sales permits for Home Depot and Lowe’s, and a fast-food restaurant with a drive-through. The meeting will also consider site plan amendments for existing businesses and a new mini-warehouse facility.

• Special Land Use for Zippy Car Wash (47725 Michigan Ave.) and Mister Car Wash (2100 Haggerty Rd.)
• Seasonal Sales Permit for Home Depot (45900 Michigan Ave.) and Lowe’s (44080 Ford Rd.)
• Site Plan Amendment for Quick Pass Car Wash (45420 Michigan Ave.)
• Site Plan for Chipotle (45555 Michigan Ave.) with proposed drive-through

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving a new precinct map and polling locations, reducing the number of precincts from over 40 to 33. The change is intended to cut costs and improve voting efficiency, with an estimated cost of up to $16,000 for mailing voter redistricting cards.

• Approve new precinct boundaries and polling locations
• Reduce precincts from over 40 to 33
• Estimated $16,000 cost for printing and mailing voter cards
• $9,000 for postage from account 101-262.851
• $6,296.39 for printing services from Printing Systems Inc.

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider several contracts and budget items, including a major road reconstruction project, software and equipment purchases, and new staff positions. The meeting also includes a study session on water and sewer rates and a closed session for legal discussion.

• Contract amendment with Great Lakes Contracting Solutions for Canton Center Road (Ford to Warren) full reconstruction, total $4,947,841.71
• Purchase order to Bell Equipment for Envirosight Rovver X HD sewer camera, $100,333.40
• Annual maintenance for Cityworks asset management software, $46,200
• Creation of two full-time park laborer positions and addition of one deputy chief and three police officer positions
• Acceptance of $15,000 in Masco Corporation sponsorships for youth programs

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss the boulevard landscape design and the construction schedule, along with existing contracts. The board will also approve minutes from January 19, 2022, and handle routine items such as bill payments and public comments.

• Discussion: Boulevard Landscape Design
• Discussion: Boulevard Construction Schedule and Existing Contracts
• Approval of Minutes: January 19, 2022
• Payment of Bills

Leisure Services Advisory Council

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review Summit on the Park evaluation results, including hours of operation and staffing challenges, and to discuss LSAC passes. The agenda also includes upcoming events, committee member insights, public comment, and a walk-through of the Summit. No formal decisions or votes are listed beyond approving minutes and adopting the agenda.

• Review of Summit evaluation results on hours of operation and staffing challenges
• Discussion of LSAC passes to committee
• Upcoming events
• Summit walk-through

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2022 sidewalk repair program and consider a second reading to rezone two parcels on Michigan Avenue from General Industrial to Regional Commercial. They will also vote on several contracts, including paving at Heritage Park and a barn replacement at Preservation Park, plus a consent calendar with items like dump truck purchases and a charitable gaming license resolution.

• Rezoning of 47725 and 47575 Michigan Ave from GI to C-3 for a proposed car wash
• Public hearing for 2022 sidewalk repair program in Zone Seven subdivisions
• Contract award to Al's Asphalt Paving for three parking lots in Heritage Park
• Inter-governmental agreement with Wayne County for barn replacement at Preservation Park
• Purchase of two dump trucks for Water and Sewer Department with budget amendment

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several site plans, a rezoning, and seasonal sales permits. Items include a rezoning south of Warren Road, a private road on Denton Road, and expansions for Mans Lumber and Canton Renewables. The commission will also set public hearings for two car wash special land use requests.

• Rezoning for parcel 026-99-0003-000 south of Warren Road between Ridge and Napier Roads
• Site plan for private road at 4286 Denton Road (Desai Court)
• Seasonal fireworks sales permit for Michigan Fireworks Company at 44918 Ford Road
• Site plan amendment for Mans Lumber expansion at 47255 and 47303 Michigan Avenue
• Dunkin' Donuts commercial site plan with drive-through on Haggerty Road

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees and the Downtown Development Authority Board are holding a joint study session to review the final landscape design concept for Ford Boulevard, as approved by the Ford Boulevard Subcommittee. The meeting includes public comment and is conducted in person and via video teleconference.

• Review of Ford Boulevard Subcommittee final landscape design concept
• Joint meeting of Board of Trustees and DDA Board
• Public comment period
• Meeting offered via Zoom video teleconference

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for February 16, 2022 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held March 16, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., with the location to be determined. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• February 16, 2022 DDA meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 16, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., location TBD

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 10, 2022, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several new items. They will consider a strategic plan committee, a 2022 partnership proposal with CLS, and committee membership and recruitment. The agenda also includes reports from various arts groups and committees, plus public comment.

• Strategic Plan committee discussion
• CLS 2022 Partnership Proposal
• Committee Membership and Recruitment
• Reports from Partnership for the Arts, Multicultural Committee, Historical Society
• Updates from MI Philharmonic, PCEP School, Village Theater

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several site plans, including a proposed grocery store and bakery, a rezoning for an automatic car wash, and various site plan amendments. They will also set a public hearing for a rezoning and handle routine business like approving minutes and electing officers.

• Public hearing: Minor PDD for grocery store and bakery at 49491 Cherry Hill Road
• Public hearing: Rezoning for automatic car wash at 47725 and 47575 Michigan Ave
• Site plan amendment for Cherry Hill Village Unit 101 driveways
• Site plan for parking lot improvements at Canton Township Administration Building
• Site plan for Dunkin' Donuts with drive-through

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from October 6, 2021, and receiving committee reports. Under old business, they will discuss commissioner re-appointments and a staff liaison replacement. New business includes the Certified Local Government Annual Report. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Commissioner re-appointments (Scott, Katherine, JoAnn)
• Staff Liaison replacement
• Certified Local Government Annual Report

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2022, with a dangerous building show cause hearing and several land use and ordinance items. The board will consider first readings of ordinances on tax exemption for Lincolnshire Apartments and a pumped sanitary sewer district, as well as special land use and planned development district amendments for Chipotle, Panda Express, and Dunkin' Donuts. Other items include approvals for police and fire purchases, a contract renewal, and appointments.

• Dangerous building show cause hearing at 1822 N. Sheldon
• First reading of ordinance amendment for tax exemption for Lincolnshire Apartments
• Chipotle Planned Development District Amendment (Amendment #3 of Wal-Mart PDD)
• Special land use for Dunkin' Donuts fast food drive-thru restaurant
• Purchase of eleven chest compression systems from Stryker (Fire)

Leisure Services Advisory Council

The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, adopt the agenda, and receive a department showcase covering committee overview, member expectations, and department needs, followed by a proposal. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adoption of January 19, 2022 agenda
• Department showcase: LSAC overview, member expectations, and department needs
• Proposal discussion under department showcase
• Upcoming events under new business

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes, paying bills, and considering two maintenance contracts for streetlights and DDA walls. Public comments are accepted before and during the meeting.

• Consider approval of 2022 purchase order to Great Lakes Power & Lighting Inc. for streetlight maintenance and repair
• Consider approval of purchase order to Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile, Inc. for maintenance and repair of DDA walls
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021
• Payment of bills (see attachments)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review the financial impact of Board goals and new departmental funding requests for 2022. This follows earlier discussions on 11/30/21 and 12/7/21, and trustees will learn which items are recommended for funding. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation in two cases: Greene v Choroba and Greene v Canton.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation (Greene v Choroba and Greene v Canton)
• Review of Board goal recommendations to fund in 2022
• Financial projections for new departmental funding requests

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, to consider several items, including special land use requests for a banquet center, a business center with a gas station, and a mini storage facility. The board will also vote on a budget amendment and headcount adjustment for the Municipal Services Building Division, a letter of agreement with the police command officers' union, and a premium bonus for essential employees during the pandemic. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Special land use for Canton Banquet and Convention Center
• Special land use for Canton Business Center (automobile service station)
• Special land use for Mini Storage Depot (mini-warehouse)
• Budget amendment and headcount adjustment for Municipal Services Building Division
• Letter of agreement with Canton Command Officers Association Police Officers Labor Council

Planning Commission

The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special land use request for a Dunkin' restaurant with a drive-through on Haggerty Road. They will also consider a PDD amendment and site plan for a Panda Express restaurant near Michigan Avenue and Belleville Road, and a site plan amendment for Cherry Hill Village driveways. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom.

• Special land use for Dunkin' fast food restaurant with drive-through, parcel 142-99-0020-000, east side of Haggerty Road between Michigan and Old Michigan Avenues
• PDD amendment and site plan for Panda Express, parcel 132-99-0003-701, south of Michigan Avenue west of Belleville Road
• Site plan amendment for Cherry Hill Village, parcel 074-03-0000-000, west side of Roosevelt Street between Monroe and Filmore Streets, proposed driveway changes