Canton public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the Juvenile Justice Program. The meeting will be held in person at the Canton Administration Building and also offered via video teleconference.

• Juvenile Justice Program discussion

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation and union negotiations. The board will consider a rezoning application, adopt ordinances, approve contracts and purchases, and make appointments.

• Rezoning application by The Umlor Group and Yousef Chehadi
• Second reading and adoption of Public Trees and Woodlands Ordinance
• First reading of ordinance adopting 2024 International Fire Code
• Two-year contract renewal with Michigan Humane Society for animal sheltering
• 3.0% wage increase for part-time employees for FY 2026

The Board of Trustees approved a series of contracts and purchases, including a $1.56M construction contract for Leisure Services capital improvements and a $162K engineering services contract. They also adopted ordinances on public trees and woodlands and Zoning Board of Appeals membership, and denied a rezoning application. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,555,597 construction contract to Asphalt Specialists LLC for 2025 Leisure Services CIP (unanimous)
• Approved $162,010 engineering contract to Spalding DeDecker for Leisure Services CIP (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Trees and Woodlands Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Zoning Board of Appeals membership (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning application #065-RZ-8783 (Resolution 2025-48, unanimous)
• Approved $231,000 purchase order to Fishbeck for 2026 Water Main CIP (unanimous)
• Approved $67,500 (2026) and $91,240 (2027) animal sheltering contract with Michigan Humane Society (unanimous)
• Approved $193,000 network switch upgrade Phase III (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The board will also consider multiple contract awards, including a water main project, road improvements, and a lightning detection system, plus several ordinance changes and wage adjustments.

• Public Hearing and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Award contract to Bidigare Contractors, Inc. for 2025 Water Main Capital Improvement Project – Ridge Road
• First Reading of Public Trees and Woodlands Ordinance
• First Reading of Amendment to Appendix A- Zoning for Zoning Board of Appeals Membership
• 3.00% across the board wage increase for Merit employees and elected officials for FY2026

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the Five Year Roads Plan and other boards. They will vote on consent items including a body-worn camera lease renewal, firefighter medical exams, and a concrete program purchase order increase. The general calendar includes site plan approvals, a consulting contract for the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network corridor, and a labor agreement with police command officers.

• Five Year Roads Plan presentation
• Five-year lease renewal with Utility Associates for body-worn cameras and police budget amendment
• Site plan for Independent Living Alliance (ILA)
• Planned Development District amendment for Woodbridge Estates
• Contract with Plante Moran Realpoint for Michigan Avenue Innovation Network (MAIN) corridor consulting

The Canton Board of Trustees approved several items, including site plans for Independent Living Alliance and Woodbridge Estates, a five-year lease for police body cameras, and a contract for consulting services. They also approved a letter of agreement appointing Deputy Chief Joseph Bialy as Interim Chief of Police. All votes were unanimous, with three members absent.

• Approved site plan for Independent Living Alliance (Resolution 2025-35) unanimously
• Approved PDD and site plan amendment for Woodbridge Estates (Resolution 2025-36) unanimously
• Approved five-year lease with Utility Associates for body cameras at $169,600/year, with budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Plante Moran Realpoint for MAIN corridor consulting, $380,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved LOA appointing Deputy Chief Joseph Bialy as Interim Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bidding and EMPCO proposal for deputy director search, not to exceed $16,300 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and consent calendar items including $70,000 firefighter medical exams (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 7 and 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review 2026 budget adjustments, finalize the 2026 budget, and discuss the 2027 preliminary budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational review session.

• 2026 Budget Adjustments and Final Review
• 2027 Preliminary Budget Discussion

The Board of Trustees met for a study session to review the 2026 budget adjustments and final review, as well as the 2027 preliminary budget summary and detail. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with board and public comment periods held. The meeting adjourned without any votes on the budget items.

• Held study session on 2026 budget adjustments and 2027 preliminary budget (no action taken)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, to consider a range of administrative and operational items, including several contracts, budget amendments, and public works projects. Key items include a site plan for a new fire station, a zoning amendment for Filmore Place, and a resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The agenda also includes numerous consent calendar items for software renewals, facility repairs, and purchase order increases.

• Consider Site Plan for Canton Township Fire Station #4
• Consider Planned Development District Amendment for Filmore Place
• Authorize funding to continue litigation to stop radioactive waste from coming to Wayne County, Michigan
• Consider Approving a Five-Year Lease Agreement Renewal with Utility Associates, Inc., for Body Worn and In-Car Camera Systems (with 2025 Police Budget amendment)
• Consider Waiving the Bidding Process and Approval of the Emergency Repair of Fire Engine 17-E5

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees will hold a study session on October 7, 2025, to consider amending an ARPA intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County and discuss the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network Corridor.

• Consider Approval to Amend the Agreement and Approve the Resolution for the ARPA Intergovernmental Agreement Extension with Wayne County (CLS/CD)
• Michigan Avenue Innovation Network Corridor study session item

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved an amended agreement and Resolution #2025-33 to extend the intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for the Canton Town Square project at Cherry Hill Village. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a study session on the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network Corridor and public comment, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Authorized Supervisor to sign amended ARPA agreement with Wayne County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-33 to extend intergovernmental agreement for Canton Town Square (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the Public Tree Ordinance and Subdivision/Condominium Street Tree Ordinance requirements. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of Public Tree Ordinance requirements
• Discussion of Subdivision/Condominium Street Tree Ordinance requirements

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on millage rates for the December 1, 2025 tax levy. The board will also consider several contracts and intergovernmental agreements, including road repair reimbursements, restroom renovations, and a cybersecurity training renewal. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and payment of bills.

• Public hearing and approval of millage rates for December 1, 2025 tax levy
• Contract award to Carpentry Concepts for restroom renovations at Fleet Services Building and Heritage Park
• Contract for Fellows Creek Golf Course bridge improvement design services
• Intergovernmental agreements with Wayne County for road repair cost reimbursement (ASR and 2025 Local Road Improvement Program)
• Renewal of KnowBe4 cybersecurity training agreement

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the millage rates for the December 1, 2025 tax levy, totaling 12.2721 mills across general, fire, police, and road assessments. They also approved several contracts and agreements, including a $1,047,982 parking lot completion purchase order and intergovernmental agreements with Wayne County for road repairs. All actions were approved unanimously, with one member absent.

• Approved 2025 millage rates totaling 12.2721 mills (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract for restroom renovations at Fleet Services and Heritage Park (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 design contract for Fellows Creek Golf Course bridge improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,047,982 purchase order for parking lot completion, with budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Plymouth FP Softball Diamond Club for charitable gaming license (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Wayne County for ASR road repair reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Wayne County for 2025 Local Road Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year KnowBe4 cybersecurity training renewal at $29,897.70 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss rising health care costs in Canton Township. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Discussion of rising health care costs in Canton Township

The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Eric J. Pelton of Kienbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton, Forrest as temporary outside special counsel to the Board of Ethics and Township, authorizing the Clerk to sign any agreement. Supervisor Graham-Hudak abstained due to a conflict of interest. The study session included a discussion item on rising health care costs, but no decisions were made on that topic.

• Adopted agenda as amended to add appointment of outside counsel (unanimous)
• Approved retention of Kienbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton, Forrest as temporary outside special counsel (5-0-1, Graham-Hudak abstaining)
• Excused Supervisor Graham-Hudak from agenda item due to conflict of interest (5-0-1)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation (Alec Orner v. Canton Township). The board will consider several action items, including a special land use application, police equipment purchases, union agreement, budget adjustments, and various contract approvals.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation (Alec Orner v. Canton Township)
• Consider Abu Huraira Islamic Center of Michigan Special Land Use Application
• Consider waiving bidding and purchasing two MVT-3001-LE Law Enforcement Surveillance Trailer Systems
• Consider 2025 Budget Adjustments
• Consider letter of agreement with AFSCME Union

The Canton Board of Trustees approved a settlement in the Alec Orner v. Canton Township lawsuit, as recommended by legal counsel after a closed session. They also approved a special land use for a religious institution, waived bidding for two police surveillance trailers, and approved several contracts and purchases.

• Approved settlement in Alec Orner v. Canton Township (unanimous)
• Approved special land use for Abu Huraira Islamic Center at 4801 Dewitt Road (unanimous)
• Waived bidding and approved $90,930 purchase of two MVT-3001-LE surveillance trailers (unanimous)
• Approved $16,806.25 CodeRED subscription renewal (consent calendar)
• Approved $34,560 police legal services contract renewal (consent calendar)
• Approved $179,363.44 purchase order increase for Cherry Hill Village parking lot lighting and mill work (unanimous)
• Approved $30,069.07 for Heritage Park playground equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $92,732 starting salary for Public Safety IT Systems Administrator (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, addressing a range of administrative and operational items. Key actions include approving a professional services agreement for Summit on the Park renovations, awarding a bid for Victory Park Arctic Edge Walk improvements, and authorizing the supervisor to sign documents for a national opioid settlement. The board will also consider waiving bidding for several police and fire purchases, including a police vehicle upfit, Taser lease program, and office furniture for Fire Station No. 1.

• Professional Services Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services for Summit on the Park Additions and Renovations
• Award bid for Victory Park Arctic Edge Walk Improvements
• Authorize joining national opioid settlement (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus)
• Letter of Intent with Axiom Construction Services Group LLC for Fire Station #4 construction
• Waive bidding for Priority One Emergency upfit of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2025, to consider a range of items including a final planned development district and site plan for Viva Bene, several purchase orders and contracts, and a resolution to join the Purdue/Sacklers National Opioid Settlement. The board will also vote on a letter of agreement with a union and a tuition payment for a degree program. Public comment is scheduled for agenda items and general comments.

• Final Planned Development District and Site Plan for Viva Bene
• Purchase order for design of 2026 Major Road Improvement Program
• Contract to replace ADA handrail at Preservation Park
• Authorization to purchase single rider adaptive golf cart for Pheasant Run and Fellows Creek
• Authorize joining Purdue/Sacklers National Opioid Settlement

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session with a single agenda item: a presentation on the 2026 budget. No decisions are scheduled; the board will discuss the budget and take public comment on this item.

• 2026 Budget Presentation

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2025, to consider a range of administrative and operational items. These include approving payments, awarding contracts for design and cleaning services, and discussing a FOIA fee appeal. The agenda also includes a proposal to add a Facilities Specialist position to the wage scale.

• Consider awarding a purchase order to Fishbeck for sidewalk gap and bridge design
• Consider approval of professional services agreement for public transit needs assessment
• Consider awarding contract to Saber Building Services for cleaning at Village Arts Theater, Warehouse, and Factory
• Consider awarding contract to Friends of the Rouge for pollinator garden at Township Administration Building
• Consider FOIA fee appeal

The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved a professional services agreement with OHM for a Public Transit Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy project, not to exceed $115,945, subject to legal counsel approval. The board also approved several other contracts, including a $77,800 sidewalk gap and bridge design purchase order, a $41,000 cleaning services contract for 2025, and a $20,000 pollinator garden project. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved $115,945 transit needs assessment contract with OHM (unanimous)
• Approved $77,800 purchase order to Fishbeck for sidewalk gap and bridge design (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 (2025) and $57,400 (2026) cleaning services contract with Saber Building Services (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 pollinator garden project with Friends of the Rouge (unanimous)
• Approved $63,140 bay floor refinishing contract at Fire Station 3 with Protech Concrete Coatings (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 payment to GHD for FEMA Letter of Map Revision (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Raj Grewal and Wissam Hammoud to Tax Board of Review (unanimous)
• Upheld FOIA fees for FOIA 25-683 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 24, 2025, addressing a range of items including a resolution opposing a Salem Township wastewater facility, a special land use application from MECCA, and adoption of the comprehensive community master plan. The board will also consider several contracts and budget amendments for public safety equipment and services.

• Resolution opposing Salem Township Wastewater Treatment Facility and granting sewer line consent through Canton right-of-way
• Purchase of new security camera system for Public Safety Headquarters with 2025 Police budget amendment
• Comprehensive upgrade to Public Safety Motorola Radio System with 2025 E-911 budget amendment
• MECCA Special Land Use Application
• Adoption of Canton's Vision for Tomorrow Comprehensive Community Master Plan

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan, consider the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and vote on multiple contracts and purchases. Key items include a planned development district for Harvest Creek, first readings of zoning amendments for outdoor dining, tree preservation, and signs, and several construction and supply contracts.

• Public Hearing for 2025 CDBG Program Year and Annual Action Plan
• Consider Planned Development District for Harvest Creek
• First Reading of Zoning Amendments for Outdoor Dining, Tree and Woodland Preservation, and Sign Regulations
• Contract to Seaway Painting for Traffic Light Pole Painting
• Purchase Orders for Fire Station Kitchen Renovations (Partners in Architecture) and Water Main CIP Engineering (Fishbeck, Mannik & Smith)

The Board of Trustees approved the Planned Development District for Harvest Creek, adopted the 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan, and approved numerous contracts and purchases. All votes were unanimous. The board also held first readings on zoning amendments for outdoor dining, tree preservation, and sign regulations.

• Approved Harvest Creek Planned Development District (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan and authorized submission to HUD (unanimous)
• Approved $589,220 sidewalk gap and bridge design contract to Fishbeck (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 traffic light pole painting contract to Seaway Painting (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 CDBG housing rehabilitation contract to Optimum Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved $34,042.80 purchase of 20 Cradlepoint modems (unanimous)
• Approved two-year Metro-Act permit for Ripple Fiber (unanimous)
• Held first reading of zoning amendments for outdoor dining, tree preservation, and signs (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will meet on May 13, 2025, to discuss and vote on several departmental budget transfers, contracts, and resolutions. Items include HVAC and boiler system replacements, road improvement contracts, police academy costs, and updates to the capital improvement plan.

• Award contract to replace HVAC and boiler systems at Administration Building, Fleet Services, Summit on the Park, Village Theater, and Human Services Building ($ amount not specified)
• Consider budget transfer for Leisure Services and Community Development Departments
• Approve purchase order for Fishbeck, Inc. for construction engineering services on 2025 Major Road Improvement Program
• Approve police academy costs for three candidates
• Authorize permit for 2025 Liberty Fest Fireworks Display

The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved a $3.26 million contract for Cherry Hill Village Construction Phase 1, along with several other capital projects and development approvals. All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved preliminary and final site plans for three developments and multiple equipment and service contracts.

• Approved $3,256,707.71 Cherry Hill Village Construction Phase 1 contract to Fonson Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $1,244,803 HVAC and boiler replacement contract to Quality Aire Systems (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary planned development district for Viva Bene (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Everton Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Harvest Arbor (unanimous)
• Approved $145,160 purchase order for EV charging stations at Administration Building (unanimous)
• Approved $106,390.80 purchase order for OpenGov asset management software (unanimous)
• Approved $94,321 board room audio/video equipment upgrade (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2025, to consider setting water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2025, award contracts for road and sidewalk improvements, and approve various purchases and agreements. The agenda includes a presentation on water and sewer rates, recognitions, and multiple consent and general calendar items.

• Resolution to approve 2025 water and sewer rates
• Award contract to Audia Concrete Construction for 2025 Local Road Improvement Program (concrete)
• Award contract to Ajax Paving Industries for rehabilitation of Geddes Road and Beck Road
• Sole-source purchase of outdoor warning siren speaker heads with budget amendment
• Renew Office 365 three-year agreement

The Canton Board of Trustees approved the 2025 water and sewer rates, effective May 1, 2025, and awarded multiple construction contracts, including a $3.95 million project for Geddes and Beck roads. All motions passed unanimously, with one member absent. The board also approved several consent calendar items, including a Microsoft 365 renewal and a sole-source siren purchase.

• Approved Resolution #2025-11 setting 2025 water and sewer rates (unanimous)
• Awarded $930,000 contract to Audia Concrete for 2025 Local Road Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $3.95M contract to Ajax Paving for Geddes/Beck Road project (unanimous)
• Approved $3.58M purchase order to Marc Anthony Contracting for ASR road repair (unanimous)
• Approved $1.99M purchase order to Rotondo Construction for sidewalk replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $85,030 contract to Ross Electric for pool motor control center (unanimous)
• Approved $313,967 managed security services contract with Trace3/Adlumin (unanimous)
• Approved $185,000/year Microsoft 365 renewal (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to continue a strategic visioning discussion. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comment, but the main substantive item is the ongoing strategic visioning discussion.

• Continuation of strategic visioning discussion

The Board of Trustees held a study session focused on a continuation of strategic visioning discussions. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting. The session included public comment and adjourned without action.

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a master plan discussion and several contract awards and approvals. Key items include a water main capital improvement project, road paving, a rezoning for a Muslim community center, and various police and municipal services contracts.

• Award contract to Bidigare Contractors for 2025 Water Main Capital Improvement Project
• Renew contract with Nagle Paving for 2025 Local Road Improvement Program - Asphalt
• Second reading and adoption of rezoning for Muslim Educational Community Center of America (MECCA)
• Renew License Plate Reader Investigative Data Platform annual subscription (PD)
• Approve purchase of four Dell CAD computers and four Dell patrol laptops (PD)

The Board of Trustees approved a $2,475,888 contract with Bidigare Contractors for the 2025 Water Main Capital Improvement Project, including a budget amendment. They also awarded a $46,500 construction engineering contract to Wade Trim for Heritage Park, renewed a $574,978.75 asphalt contract with Nagle Paving, and accepted a $2.5 million MEDC grant for Summit on the Park renovations. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved $2,475,888 water main contract with Bidigare Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved $46,500 construction engineering contract with Wade Trim (unanimous)
• Approved $574,978.75 asphalt contract renewal with Nagle Paving (unanimous)
• Accepted $2.5M MEDC grant for Summit on the Park renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $14,800 increase for Cherry Hill sewer extension engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $12,410.60 purchase of Dell computers/laptops, waived bidding (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 increase for IT support blanket PO (consent)
• Approved $13,680 license plate reader subscription renewal (consent)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program and consider a first reading of a rezoning for the Muslim Educational Community Center of America (MECCA). The board will also vote on several contracts, including a generator installation, fire suppression sprinkler replacement, and professional services agreements with 16 consultants. Other items include a Tree City USA designation, police and fire department purchases, and a letter of agreement with a union.

• Public hearing for 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program
• First reading of MECCA rezoning (Appendix A – Zoning)
• Purchase order to Michigan Cat for generator installation at Village Theater and Fire Station 3
• Contract to replace recalled fire suppression sprinkler heads at Fire Station 1
• Professional services agreements with 16 consultants for community planning

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-9, requiring sidewalk replacements in specified subdivisions and locations. The board also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $301,000 generator installation, a $32,302 sprinkler head replacement, and a $39,932 ammunition purchase. Additionally, they introduced a rezoning for the MECCA property and approved various professional services and furniture purchases.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-9 for sidewalk replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $301,000 purchase order to Michigan Cat for generators at Village Theater and Fire Station 3 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,302 contract to Vanguard Fire & Security Systems for sprinkler head replacement at Fire Station 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $39,932 ammunition purchase from Kiesler Police Supply (unanimous)
• Approved $104,000 purchase order to Crimboli Nursery for tree planting (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of MECCA rezoning at 6200 N. Ridge Rd. from RR to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved $26,450 architectural services proposal for Public Safety Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved $39,600 one-year grant writing contract with Davis Kirksey Associates (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for attorney-client privileged information. The consent calendar includes second readings and adoptions of three zoning amendments, a software renewal, and purchases for fire and police services. The general calendar covers personnel, budget, and facility items, including a state grant for election security.

• Second reading/adoption of Everbrook Rezoning zoning amendment
• Second reading/adoption of CESO and IMAC Properties, LLC Rezoning
• Second reading/adoption of SRB Servicing, LLC Rezoning
• Purchase of one 2025 GMC Yukon XL for Fire Services with budget amendment
• Accepting a State Grant for Election Security

The Canton Board of Trustees approved the sale of land at 5535 Research Drive to AMI Land and authorized legal counsel to negotiate and the Supervisor to sign documents. The board also approved several other items, including rezoning ordinances, software renewals, vehicle purchases, and budget amendments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sale of 5535 Research Drive to AMI Land (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning for Everbrook (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning for CESO and IMAC Properties (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning for SRB Servicing (unanimous)
• Approved UKG software renewal up to $58,654.75 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 GMC Yukon XL for $68,952 (unanimous)
• Approved lighting equipment for nine patrol cars for $15,685.70 (unanimous)
• Approved adding two positions to wage scale at Grade 210 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session with a single agenda item: discussion on the Social Media Policy. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board will discuss the policy and take public comment on agenda items.

• Discussion on Social Media Policy

The Board of Trustees held a study session to discuss a social media policy. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The board also appointed Slavens as temporary clerk and adjourned.

• Appointed Slavens as temporary clerk (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including resolutions, contract awards, and first readings of zoning amendments. Key items include a resolution opposing a Salem Township wastewater treatment facility and sewer line, multiple vehicle and equipment purchases, and rezoning requests for three properties.

• Resolution opposing Salem Township wastewater treatment facility and sewer line
• First reading of rezoning for Everbrook, CESO and IMAC Properties, and SRB Servicing
• Purchase of five police vehicles with budget amendment
• Contract award for Village Theater art track lighting upgrade
• Acceptance of Justice Assistance Grant and police budget amendment

The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing Salem Township's wastewater treatment facility and granting consent for a sewer line study through Canton. They also approved numerous purchases and contracts, including vehicles, water meters, and building improvements, all unanimously. Several rezoning requests were introduced for first reading.

• Approved resolution opposing Salem Township wastewater facility and granting consent for sewer line study (unanimous)
• Approved $511,250 purchase of water meters from Etna Supply, waiving bid requirement (unanimous)
• Approved $153,641.14 purchase of five police vehicles from Mark Chevrolet (unanimous)
• Approved $185,824 purchase of two Ford F450 trucks for Parks (unanimous)
• Approved $66,470 purchase of two Ford Maverick hybrids for Building Services (unanimous)
• Approved $43,800 contract for art track lighting at Village Theater (unanimous)
• Approved $410,000 contract for carpet replacement at Administration Building (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of three rezoning applications (unanimous)

General

The Board of Trustees is meeting for a strategic visioning session at Fellows Creek Golf Course. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda adoption, public comment, and adjournment, with no specific policy or decision items listed.

• Strategic visioning session at Fellows Creek Golf Course, 2936 S. Lotz Rd
• Public comment period included

The February 19, 2025, Canton Township Board meeting was purely procedural, covering call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda adoption, public comment, and adjournment. No decisions, approvals, or discussions of substance were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to discuss urban trees and an update on the Cherry Hill Village development. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.

• Urban trees discussion
• Cherry Hill Village development update

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, to consider a range of items including recognizing three police retirements, approving several vehicle purchases, and amending sewer use ordinances. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and various contracts and permits.

• Resolutions recognizing retirements of Police Captain Gregory DeGrand and Lieutenants David Juras and John Wallace
• Purchase of 2025 Ford Transit van, Ford F150, Ford Maverick Hybrid, and Chevrolet Tahoe for various departments
• Contract award to replace two HVAC units at the Public Safety Gun Range
• 3-year contract extension with Reliable Landscape for lawn maintenance (2025-2028)
• First reading of amendments to sewer use and industrial waste pretreatment requirements for YCUA wastewater plant

The Canton Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, and approved a consent calendar with 11 items, including software renewals, vehicle purchases, and contracts. They also approved a 3-year lawn maintenance contract extension, added a new part-time position, created a Clerk IV/Secretary IV position in the Police Department, introduced a sewer use ordinance amendment, approved a mutual aid agreement, accepted a grant, increased bus transportation purchase orders, and appointed a new Board of Ethics member. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention on the grant acceptance.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-11 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year lawn maintenance contract extension with Reliable Landscaping, Inc. (unanimous)
• Added Therapeutic Recreation Junior Program Leader to part-time wage scale (unanimous)
• Created and filled new Clerk IV/Secretary IV position in Police Department (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of sewer use ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved continued participation in Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,900 Partnership for the Arts grant (unanimous, Ganguly abstained)
• Appointed Haaris Ahmad to Board of Ethics (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, to consider a consent calendar and general calendar items. These include approving blanket purchase orders, annual computer replacements, a dust control contract, and a carpet replacement contract. The board will also consider a contract extension for the cross connection control program, purchasing a new excavator, improvements to the Heritage Park Maintenance Facility, new police and public works vehicles, engineering services for water main work, a food waste compost pilot program, a new ESRI contract, plant protectants for the golf course, accepting an OST Learning Grant, and adopting the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The meeting will also include public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Waive bidding and award contract to Suburban Calcium Chloride Sales for 2025 dust control on gravel roads
• Purchase four 2025 Ford Explorer patrol vehicles for Police Services
• Purchase one 2025 Ford Transit and one 2024 Ford F250 for Public Works
• Award Phase 3 Food Waste Compost Pilot Program to Michigan Consulting and Environmental
• Adopt resolution to join Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact

The Canton Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.31 million purchase order for improvements to the Heritage Park Maintenance Facility, funded by reprogramming funds from other projects. They also approved several other contracts, including a three-year extension with HydroCorp for cross connection control services, the purchase of new vehicles and equipment, and a food waste composting pilot program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,313,928.29 purchase order to Fonson Company Inc. for Heritage Park Maintenance Facility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved three-year HydroCorp contract extension for Residential Cross Connection Control Program, not to exceed $476,201 (unanimous)
• Approved $64,160.12 purchase of 2025 Caterpillar 303-SA Excavator from Michigan Cat (unanimous)
• Approved $201,204 purchase of four 2025 Ford Explorer patrol vehicles from Lunghamer Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $123,168 purchase of one 2025 Ford Transit and one 2024 Ford F250 from Gorno Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $56,100 purchase order to The Mannik & Smith Group for 2025 Water Main CIP engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 purchase order to Michigan Consulting and Environmental for Phase 3 Food Waste Compost Pilot Program (unanimous)
• Approved three-year ESRI contract not to exceed $71,750 per year (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review the annual summary of the Police Transparency and Guidance Subcommittee (PTAG) of the Canton Coalition for Inclusive Communities. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comment.

• Annual Summary of the Police Transparency and Guidance Subcommittee (PTAG) review

Board of Trustees

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider approving the distribution of the draft Master Plan for public comment, along with several routine items including winter road maintenance agreements, software renewals, and a closed session on pending litigation. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with the attorney about the Battistone v Canton Township case.

• Closed session for litigation strategy in Christopher Battistone v Canton Township
• Agreement with Wayne County for winter maintenance on 9.28 miles of county roads
• Second reading of zoning amendment for nonconforming lots
• Contract to replace power unit on Admin Freight Elevator
• MLCC Special Liquor Licenses application

The Canton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the attorney's settlement recommendation in the case of Christopher Battistone v. Canton Township Fire Department and authorized the Township Supervisor to sign all necessary documents. The board also approved several routine items, including the consent calendar, a $38,000 elevator repair contract, and a resolution authorizing alcohol sales at various 2025 events.

• Approved settlement in Battistone v. Canton Township Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $38,000 contract with Otis Elevator to replace freight elevator power unit (unanimous)
• Authorized distribution of draft Master Plan for 63-day public comment (unanimous)
• Approved MLCC special liquor licenses for 9 events in 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 scope expansion for Fishbeck environmental assessment (unanimous)
• Reappointed 4 members and appointed 1 new member to Tax Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including winter maintenance agreement and zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills from 12/25/24 and 1/15/25 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session on January 7, 2025, with the sole agenda item being a discussion of the township's communications strategy. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session. Public comment will be taken after the board's discussion.

• Discussion of Communications Strategy

The Board of Trustees met for a study session and discussed a communications strategy. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after board and public comments.