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Votes at a glance

- Adopt 2025 Annual Action Plan (CDBG) and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): motion approved after a public hearing. (Agenda: public hearing / motion to adopt.)

- Approve CDBG housing rehabilitation contract to Optimum Contracting in the amount of $21,000 and authorize reimbursement of permit fees once work is completed and approved: motion approved (Agenda: G2).

- Receive and place on file the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) prepared by Plant Moran: motion approved (Agenda: G1). See separate report.

- Approve purchase of 20 Cradlepoint R1980 modems and antennas for fire from CDW-G for $34,042.80: motion approved (Agenda: G3).

- Authorize purchase order to Fishbeck for construction engineering services for the 2025 water main CIP (Carlson Court, Cherry Hill Road, Mott Road); Fishbeck selected based on price and project familiarity: motion approved (Agenda: G4).

- Authorize purchase order to Manekin Smith Group for construction engineering services for the 2025 Ridge Road water main CIP in the amount of $70,000: motion approved (Agenda: G5).

- Approve purchase order to Fishbeck for sidewalk gap and bridge design and associated budget amendment in the amount of $589,220 (sidewalks $453,420; pedestrian bridges $135,800): motion approved (Agenda: G6).

- Approve two Metro Act permits: a two-year Metro Act right-of-way permit for Ripple Fiber and an extension Metro Act permit for Michigan Bell Telephone Company (AT&T): both motions approved (Agenda: G7 and G8). Ripple will provide as-built drawings and must comply with township telecom ordinance.

- Approve Resolution 25 25-18 to create the Harvest Creek Planned Development District (18 single-family homes on ~7.1 acres): motion approved (Agenda: G9). See separate article.

- Introduce and hold readings of zoning ordinance amendments for outdoor dining (G10), tree and woodland preservation (G11), and signs (G12): motions approved for introduction (first reading).

- Approve recognition (Resolution 2025-19) honoring PTAG member Ted Kiernan for his service to the police transparency and guidance subcommittee: motion approved (consent/recognition item).

- Approve appointments: Dylan Wochenberg and Serena Fleming (CDBG Advisory Council); reappoint Bartley Patterson to Downtown Development Authority for a four-year term ending May 31, 2029: motions approved (Agenda: G13, G14).

- Consent calendar and routine business: approval of minutes (05/13/2025), payment of bills, and several consent items including contracts and purchase orders (traffic pole painting, Stryker monitor supplies, architecture services, sound and lighting for Liberty Fest, Dell computer adjustments, bulk rock salt increase): motions approved.

Several items were described in staff reports during discussion; in most cases trustees asked clarifying questions but took no amendments. Where dollar amounts were stated in the staff presentations, those amounts are listed above. If a specific tally of board member votes was not recorded in the public transcript, the meeting record shows the motions carried by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Canton Township Board of Trustees June 10 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting trustees approved multiple procurement items, permits and appointments including CDBG annual action plan submission to HUD, housing rehab contract, technology and engineering purchase orders, Ripple Fiber and AT&T Metro Act permits, recognition and several appointments.","taxTitle","Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",63520,"location","Michigan","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6540929,"Board approves Harvest Creek planned development for 18 homes, emphasizes added open space and stormwater improvements",175,4665000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a&start=4665&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a/thumbnail_4665000.jpg","/articles/6540929/Michigan/Board-approves-Harvest-Creek-planned-development-for-18-homes-emphasizes-added-open-space-and-stormwater-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540929-1df051e3378d57969bd20e00db8db52f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594307&Signature=PIbpznDg3hpQ-oxiib-cgJEXU0Guu3gbeVZ2spyMDSFNDn~~4sVSKJprWEwI47xlrKaon1dIO-v-DH1IWbUseip-4WBqEtiObL0n2HIPwgNutX3piAs9l7FpKvnx5UdSYVqzKBVX4X4x6mXIMhs2Niex7O8SnGSXW3vx7APLappm8Abc-hSOzepHWZkDRsQ7HW69FiHUTm5xiRGJQ09fOkJdo2T2WQu192x92v7uqUODOpNIYcdx27EijFOWQvG28J6bDZrkNzaSz1qOKftAqtTgEVj0VFxagHWsPWTaHymM0VZJYlufpeNVnoCqPK-TRiPlC7MulvyyKK1wT8jN2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved resolution 25 25-18 creating a planned development district (PDD) for Harvest Creek, a proposed 18-unit single-family subdivision on about 7.1 acres on the east side of Ridge Road between Payne Street and Proctor Road.

Planning staff said the proposal concentrates development on the north half of the site, preserves a heavily wooded area and steep topography near the Lower Rouge River on the south half, and retains an existing single-family residence that will access the site through the new road so there is no additional curb cut on Ridge Road. The sponsor proposes roughly 41% of the site as open space (about 2.87 acres), exceeding the PDD minimum of 25%, and an oversized detention basin nearly twice the volume required by Wayne County stormwater ordinance. Staff said the basin will be sized to discharge at a much lower rate than the county standard to improve stormwater management on the site.

Planning commission records show the commission recommended approval at its May 5, 2025 meeting. Trustee Michael voiced support for the added stormwater capacity and the planned approach: \"I just I just really like that, like, it's part of the benefit. They're proposing a stormwater system that exceeds that doubles the the minimum requirement from Wayne County. I think that's responsible,\" he said.

The board approved the PDD by resolution. Conditions noted in the staff report include conservation of the wooded area, limited curb cuts on Ridge Road, and standard engineering and permitting requirements prior to final plat/permit issuance.","Trustees approved a planned development district for Harvest Creek, a proposal for 18 single-family homes on 7.1 acres that preserves about 41% open space and includes an oversized detention basin to improve downstream stormwater discharge.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6540933,"Canton board introduces zoning amendments on outdoor dining, tree preservation and signs",299,3945000,4244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a&start=3945&end=4244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a/thumbnail_3945000.jpg","/articles/6540933/Michigan/Canton-board-introduces-zoning-amendments-on-outdoor-dining-tree-preservation-and-signs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540933-6e836b8c104bcf6fd09b138b2dada23b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594307&Signature=G9lEdBr-Tbh9et8XNxOJz7ZIhs4optsw4qkAgffNI-wUgPY2tuRyfYg8AMcAeyx0mahVRgK90sODGlC~RIzy3dsC8ATiEViaS7l3khfQfNPuXEfjH~mjPDQARV3jI62nF-PaBx6Au9yGBs4zBFZgFJQiMerYMjjw6Fd849cQzNrtWCd2NDCMLjatVgMp~E7mCdSIdJOUo8Qgi-BKPejjX-iq7X5V6-A~8rITi-yW-l204sNG4dO6o2UI8e5-u-4xBPgLy1SO84BlKYnaxaa-zQvTmaNZbho1IKSgR15n6HD5rw224wv8VBzBSHAABeeNyU7eRmHxUJ0CshDvG4bCdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canton Township Board of Trustees introduced and held first readings of multiple amendments to Appendix A of the zoning ordinance, including rules for outdoor dining accessory to restaurants, extensive updates to tree and woodland preservation (Article 5A), and revisions to the sign regulations.

Planning staff said the outdoor dining amendments would allow approving authorities to modify setback and separation requirements in limited circumstances to accommodate outdoor dining where strict adherence to current setbacks prevents outdoor restaurant seating. Patrick, a planning division staff member, summarized the changes and said the planning commission recommended approval following a public hearing on May 5, 2025.

On tree and woodland preservation, staff described a multi-year revision that drew on a University of Michigan graduate report and a July 2024 joint meeting with the planning commission and board. The proposed Article 5A updates modernize mitigation provisions and align standards with current case law and best forestry practices. Trustee Michael praised the update's focus on long-term stewardship: \"When you plant a tree, you're not really planting it for yourself to enjoy. You're planting it for your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren to enjoy.\" The planning commission recommended adoption after its public hearing.

Revisions to the sign ordinance are intended to make rules content-neutral where required by law, to clarify yard sign allowances in residential areas, and to add limited provisions for murals on township property. Planning staff said yard-sign revisions permit noncommercial yard signs with limits (\"In residential districts, there's allowed 6 square feet per sign and 24 square feet total, with a max sign height of 4 feet, and a setback of 5 feet from all lot lines,\" Patrick said) and that staff is coordinating with legal counsel on election-period signage and temporary allowances.

All three measures were introduced for first reading; none were adopted at this meeting. Staff said they will return with final language for a subsequent board reading or adoption after completing legal review on specific provisions.","Planning staff brought multiple zoning ordinance amendments to the board for first reading: to allow flexible outdoor dining siting, update tree and woodland preservation standards informed by a University of Michigan report, and modernize sign rules including yard signs and murals.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6540937,"Board approves Ripple Fiber Metro Act permit after residents raise communication concerns",216,3013000,3229000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a&start=3013&end=3229","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a/thumbnail_3013000.jpg","/articles/6540937/Michigan/Board-approves-Ripple-Fiber-Metro-Act-permit-after-residents-raise-communication-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540937-5286bd8e69fb2e3431c11327a9ca8009/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594307&Signature=Z0C6MmvYg~2Fp-C9yxHN6m9siNm~QjFRBhXZ7NRZLmQIHU21KJw~VTkddOfjdVA0nTSFzMRRmjL8XPQtVxFXfm5qgLrIEh7s9Us0BnGSc2QLQKB4GD3OKg1hjWGNC1aVngbscQHQwR41c3929x03uvUw728xAo7~FaJd-XrPY7I5E6fXtz8x1iHwQNsSIyoWnjtS1CTGPlxWCB8DwC-lI9lYeP90sxdyNMTv4GmCv3wotNpiFpAu9tjakXMMhT5~L5BWLBlkcjdesOSa9MEW6WHHOdurSjHo25Ak1DXLs80xoSQByynGvy6C~IoJDqiGop5qpGomxOVgmBAGD-2ifw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved a two-year Metro Act right-of-way telecommunications permit for Ripple Fiber and authorized the township clerk to sign the permit.

The vote followed questions from trustees and public comment about construction and resident notification. At the meeting Ripple's Jason, identified as the company's director of government affairs, said the company notifies residents with advance letters and door hangers and provides an 800 number and website for questions: \"We send letters, a few weeks in advance...and then we do a door hanger where our local team...go out and they door hang things to let people know that we'll be in their neighborhood that week,\" Jason said. He added that Ripple has an office in Plymouth Township and a regional construction team handling local outreach.

Several residents said communication was inconsistent. Abbey Woods resident Jane Waters told the board many condominium owners received no prior notice of work and that older residents were left confused: \"Many of our homeowners were not informed of any of this, and it has been very confusing...a lot of the neighbors are confused that some, several are elderly,\" Waters said during public comment.

Staff confirmed Ripple holds county permits in areas where work has begun and that township and Ripple staff met to align construction procedures and protect township infrastructure. Municipal services staff said Ripple paused some activity to allow township communications to reach residents and that Ripple representatives had met with departmental staff about working near water mains and other utilities.

Trustees authorized the clerk to sign the permit and required as-built drawings and compliance with Canton's telecommunications ordinance (referred to in the staff report as ordinance number 157, chapter 66). Township staff offered Ripple's business cards and a contact route for residents to raise specific construction issues after the meeting.","Canton Trustees authorized a two-year Metro Act right-of-way permit for Ripple Fiber. Residents at Abbey Woods and elsewhere told the board they had inconsistent or missing notice about trenching work; Ripple representatives said door hangers, advance letters and a help line were part of their outreach.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6540943,"Canton Township board accepts 2024 audit; auditors issue unmodified opinion with GASB 101 note",884,161000,1045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a&start=161&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777857-df320bb3ca67b8ba7b732a0d6145f19a/thumbnail_161000.jpg","/articles/6540943/Michigan/Canton-Township-board-accepts-2024-audit-auditors-issue-unmodified-opinion-with-GASB-101-note","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540943-496948c070d907c32f2f1f9e6ed9abbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594307&Signature=gcwvRNEtYdX5yBlK0KaEShhnE7MvfW5LwCBatp0BWS5YmpFB2GAHdak4MNIwlp~~~Oae1zSruOdsc~ScCYTkar9ukuewSdwSQRXnLlhHokR6skXCrA9fq6bJvTFyDMGFDoToGgeeMYBUFbxBAjtkuJ~3NseZBUGQRfm0XLjYwIsdnenLrhIN2v2VKU3z2~swckUL8OzZuDvDOjDAOdKq9o3v9TZzbizhSX3GjHJtPDfVdcCTo~69Emf3YW6iRu5leA~wZxSKrdVQnPOqO7YxYMPy7GONF8Ojn70nwQTxG6BzIoyRskgKDKCrze4PLY3yg8jWZSYEqMRClgkw2zcdGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canton Township Board of Trustees voted to receive and place on file the township's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report after auditors from Plant Moran presented their findings.

Plant Moran audit partner Dave Halacek told the board the firm issued an unmodified opinion on the statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, and included an emphasis-of-matter noting the township's implementation of GASB Statement 101 related to compensated absences. \"The opinion is an unmodified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance that we can give...these statements as presented fairly reflect the financial position of the township as of December 31, 2024,\" Halacek said.

The presentation summarized the township's financial highlights: general fund revenue of about $38.4 million, a roughly 4% increase driven by higher property tax receipts and interest income; unassigned general fund balance of roughly $7.4 million, or about 18.1% of annual expenditures; and legacy benefit liabilities totaling about $98.3 million for pension and OPEB combined.

Philip Femeninho, audit manager, reviewed multi-year trends and fund detail, saying the general fund revenue increase reflected stronger market performance: \"Revenue was up about 4% up to 38,400,000.0,\" he said. The board's finance staff was repeatedly credited during the presentation: Wendy Trimble, the board's finance director, and Sarah Clay, audit accounting manager, were singled out by auditors for timely cooperation.

The auditors noted plan funding levels reported by MERS: the pension plan was reported about 69% funded with an unfunded liability near $58.1 million (43% police, 30% fire, 20% general) using the MERS funding valuation, while OPEB was about 49% funded with a $40.2 million liability. Plant Moran emphasized the township's contributions in 2024 exceeded the actuarially required contribution, helping reduce unfunded liabilities.

Trustee Kate Borninski and Trustee Tanya Ganguly both thanked finance staff for the work that produced another unmodified opinion. Borninski said, \"Thank you for the presentation and for all the work on this. And thank you, Wendy, and your team for, it's great to have another unmodified opinion.\" The board then voted to receive and place the report on file.

The auditors also reminded the board of related standards and deadlines: the report and related materials will be submitted to the state treasury in time to comply with Public Act 2's 180-day submission requirement.

The board's formal vote to receive and place the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report on file followed the presentation; no amendments or further action were taken at the meeting.","Plant Moran delivered an unmodified opinion on Canton Township's 2024 annual comprehensive financial report; auditors noted implementation of GASB Statement 101. The board voted to receive and place the report on file.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Canton Township board actions on contracts, permits, appointments and consent items

Board approves Harvest Creek planned development for 18 homes, emphasizes added open space and stormwater improvements

Canton board introduces zoning amendments on outdoor dining, tree preservation and signs

Board approves Ripple Fiber Metro Act permit after residents raise communication concerns

Canton Township board accepts 2024 audit; auditors issue unmodified opinion with GASB 101 note