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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON -
BOARD PROCEEDINGS APRIL 23,1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustee* of the Charter Township of
Canton was held on Tuesday, April 23, 1996. at 1160^outh Canton Center
Road Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order arTOO p.m. and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. • •
Members Present: Bennett, Burdziak, Kirchgatter. LaJoy, McLaughlin.
ShefTerly and Yack
Members AbaciU; None
A Proclamation Honoring the Hulsings and approval of Special Events
Status for Plymouth-Canton Schools were added to the Consent Calendar.
Consideration of Electrical Bids for Sump Pump Program was deleted from
the General Calendar Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy. to adopt the
agenda as modified. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Board Meeting of April 2, 1996 as presented Motion carried
unanimously. ' •
Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter. to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Board Meeting of April 9. 1996 as presented.
Ayes: Burdziak, Kirchgatter. LaJoy, McLaughlin. ShefTerly and Yack
Abstain. Bennett
Motion by Kirchgatter. supported by LaJoy, to pay the bills with the
exception of Check Request #2392. Motion carried unanimously.
KYPENprn 1 ? 1 ^ RECAP
GENERAL FUND 101 . $149.839 21
FIRE FUND 206 • 67.776.25
POLICE FUND 207 138,767.13
COMMUNITY CENTER 208 27,636.80
GOLF COURSE FUND 211 32,016.55
STREET LIGHTING '219 - 15,894 46
CABLE TV FUND * 230 164.67
TWP IMPROVEMENT FUND 246 7,500.00
AUTO THEFT FORFEITURE 267 623.93
CGBG 274 ' 1.166.50
AUTO THEFT GRANT FUND 289 1.704.68
CAP PROJ-COMM CENTER 402 31.968.00
WATER & SEWER FUND 592 542,34^29
BECK ROAD PAVING " 814 10.7ffi.13
TOTAL ALL FUNDS $1,028,117.60
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS;
Clerk Bennett reported that demographics for the post office size has been
accepted by the Chicago Office of the United States Postal Service and that a
funding package is being assembled for a Canton Post Office, She said
acceptance of the funding package should be available by the end of April and
bids could be allowed as early as this summer.
CONSENT CALENDAR; • ,
Adopt lonby Bennett, supported by Burdziak. to adopt Ordinance 140 -
Electrical Licensing Ordinance, to become effective upon publication Motion
carried unanimously.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 140 - ELECTRICAL LICENSING
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
CODE BY ADDING A NEW ORDINANCE NO. 140, ELECTRICAL
LICENSING ORDINANCE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE
HEALTH. SAFETY AND WELFARE OF TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS BY
REGULATING AND PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND/OR
REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, FIRE ALARM
CONTRACTORS, SIGN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS. MASTER
ELECTRICIANS.. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS. FIRE ALARM
SPECIALTY TECHNICIANS. SIGN SPECIALISTS. APPRENTICE
ELECTRICIAN.* AND FIRE ALARM SPECIALTY APPRENTICE
TECHNICIAN. PROVIDING FOR GENERAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR
LICENSE APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURE FOR
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR. SIGN
SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR, APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN, MASTER
ELECTRICIAN. ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN. FIRE ALARM SPECIALTY
TECHNICIAN, FIRE ALARM APPRENTICE, AND SIGN SPECIALTY
TECHNICIAN; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES-
AND ANNUAL RENEWALS; PROVIDING FOR RESERVATION OF
AUTHORITY. PROVIDING FOR DENIAL OF LICENSE OR
REGISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OR
DENIAL OF RENEWAL OF LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY
OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE SAVINGS OF ALL PENDING
MATTERS; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS:
SECTION I. AnnrnoN TO THE CODE.
This section amends the Code to add this Ordinance.
12 301. Section l. Short Title; Purpoac.
This section titles the Ordinance and provides that the purpose is to regulatelicensing
procedures and standards for persons, firms, and corporations
engaged irrthe business of electrical contracting, fire alarm contracting, or
sign contracting.
12.302. Section 2. Definition*. .
This section defines Apprentice Electrician, Board, Department, Electrical
Equipment,-Electrical Contractor. Electrical Inspector. Electrical
Journeyman. Electric Sign. Electrical Wiring, Fire Alarm Contractor. Fire
Alarm Specialty Apprentice Technician, Fire Alarm Specialty Licensure, Fire
Alarm Specialty Technician, Fire Alarm System. Jobeite, Master Electrician,
Minor repair work, municipality. Outline Lighting, Owner, Sign Specialist,
Sign Specialty Contractor, Sign Specialty Licensure, and related sign wiring.
12.303. Section 3. ' jigdn—tl Exceptions.
This section prohibits a person, firm, or corporation from the business of
electrical contracting, fixe alarm contracting, or sign contracting and provides
for exceptions including minor repair work, electrical work by a homeowner
in a single family home, certain work performed by mechanical contractors,
electrical wiring associated with a water well pump on a single family home,
burglar alarm systems, residential lawn sprinkling equipment, electric signs
when under the direct supervision of a licensed Sign Specialist, and
telecommunications eq ui f
The Observer/THURSDAY, MAY 2,1996
for Fire Alarm Apprentice, and establishes the ratio requirements of Fire
Alarm Specialty Technicians_to registered Fire Alarm Specialty Apprentice
Technicians on a job site " -
12.313. SectlaaH. »if»» Bralaltv Technician lie*
This section establishes the requirements for and the circumstances under
which the Department shall issue a Sign Specialty Technician License, the
eligibility requirements for re-examination after failure to pass, and the
conditions of renewal.
12.314. Section 14. T.irfinf and RftgiftraUon Few and Annual
This section provides that the fees for examination and/or all licenses
regulated by this Ordinance shall be prescribed by the Board of Trustees,
provides for expiration of licenses on December 31st of eftch year, requires
annual renewal of license; provides for issuance of licenses by the Building
and Inspection Services Department of the Charter Township of Canton,
requires licenses to be displayed and prohibits transfer of licenses, provides
for revocation if work permits are secured for work not to be done by person
employed by license holder, provides that the Building and Inspection Services
Department shall register Apprentice Electrician and Fire Alarm Specialty
Apprentice Technician upon recommendation of the Board; provides for
expiration of such registration dn August 31st of each year, prohibits
recognition of a license unless such license is issued by a cooperating member
of the Reciprocal Electrical Council, Inc., a municipality that has adopted an
Ordinance under Section 6 of the Electrical Administrative Act 217, or the
Michigan Electrical Administrative Board, and provides that the Township
shall permit Electrical. Fire and Sign Contractors fully licensed in Michigan
to perform work in the Township provided the license holder pays a
registration fee and there is reciprocal recognition. •
12 315. Section 15. Reservation of Authority.
This section provides that the Board reserves the right, with reasonable
discretion, to determine who shall be entitled to a licence regulated by this
Ordinance.
12.316. Section 18. Denial oi Liceaae or Regiitration.
This section provides that the Board, by majority vote and a preponderance of
evidence that an applicant does not meet the licensing requirement, shall
issue a written denial to the applicant with a notice that the applicant can. in
writing, request a hearing within ten days of the denial. After a hearing, the
applicant may. within 20 days, file an appeal to the Township Board of
Trustees.
12.317. Section 17. Suspension. Revocation of License. or Denial of
License.
This section provides that the Building and Inspection Services Department
shall have the authority to investigate the activities of a licensee or person*"',
registered pursuant to this Ordinance including, bQt not limited to, fraud or
deceit in obtaining a license or registering, violation of a code, false
advertising, a violation of this Ordinance or rules, failure to produce
identification, recommendations by the Michigan Electrical Administrative
Board to suspend or revoke a license, and cheating on an examination. This
section further provides for the right to a hearing and the appeal process
12.318. Section 18. RepeaL
This section provides for the repeal of all conflicting Ordinances.
12.319. Section 19. Severability.
This section provides that the Ordinance is severable and if any portion of the
Ordinance is declared invalid for any reason, thfe remaining provisions of the
Ordinance will remain valid.
12320. Section 20. Saviaga Clauge. .
This section provides that the repeal and amendment provided for herein
shall not abrogate or affect any acts committed or done, or any penalty or
forfeiture incurred, or any pending litigation or prosecution or any right
established or occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
12.321. Section 21. Effective Date.
This section provides that the Ordinance shall be effective upon publication.
This Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton at its regular meeting called and held on the
23rd day of April. 1996 and was ordered given publication in the manner
given by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
BY: Terry G Bennett
Publish May 2. 1996 ' Its: Clerk
•NOTE: This ordinance becomes effective upon publication of the summary
within the Minutes of this Meeting in the Canton Observer on May 2, 1996. A
complete copy of Ordinance 140 is available in the Township Clerk's Office,
1150 S. Canton Center Road. Canton, Michigan, during regular business
hours.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak. to adopt the resolution waiving a
$5 00 per day fine, pursuant to M.C.L. 211.27b(lKc), for ownership transfers
that occurred in 1995, with certain exceptions. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Waiving Fee - Property Transfer
WHEREAS, buyers of real property have been required to file property
transfer forms with the local assessor since January 1. 1995; and
WHEREAS, the forms required to be filed, now known as Property Transfer
Affidavits, were not available from the Michigan Department of Treasury
until the summer of 1995; and
WHEREAS, instructions necessary to process Property Transfer Affidavits
(Michigan Department of Treasury form L-4260) were not made available
until October. 1995; and
WHEREAS, a meaningful opportunity for buyers to file form L-4260, as
required by law, as stated undefM.C.I^ Section 211.27a(8), has not been
afforded to buyers in 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton does hereby waive the $5.00 per day fine
pursuant to M.C.L. 211.27b•!! businesses in Canton who havs done so moan
improve our quality of life.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak, to hogor Kenneth A Esther
Hulsing for their community contributions. Motion earned unanimously.
Proclamation Honoring the Hulsings -
WHEREAS, Kenneth and Esther Hulsing have made life-long contributions to
the Plymouth-Canton Community's cultural, human service and educational
programs; and . ,
WHEREAS, the Hulsings' commitment to the arte and to civic organizations
has spanned not only the Plymouth Symphony Society, but also> the Plymouth
Symphony League, the Plymouth Community Arts Council the Schoolcraft
College Foundation, the Educational Excellence Foundation, the Association at
University Women, the Girl Scouts, the Plymouth Rotary Club, and the United
Way; and
WHEREAS, the Hulsings also have an outstanding history of public service to
the community, with Esther having served both on the Hym^th-Canton
Community Board of Education and as Plymouth Township Clerk from 1978 to
1992, and Kenneth having served on the Plymouth-Canton Board of
Education; and "" _ ,
WHEREAS, both Esther and Kenneth will be honored by the Plymouth
Symphony during its golden anniversary gala celebration on Fnday, April 2b,
1996
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the
Charter Township of Canton does hereby extend a heartfelt thanks to Kenneth
and Esther Hulsing for their numerous contributions to the community and
does further honor the Hulsings on this special occasion.
Motion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak, to grant special event status for
the Plymouth-Canton Schools, WSDP radio station and permission to install
temporary signs to be displayed announcing the event of WSDPs radio station
auction. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL CALENDAR:
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, granting the petitioners
request to approve the site plan for Ma* St Enna's restaurant to be located on
Canton Center Road, subject to the addition of a lighting detail. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, approving the request of the
petitioner for site plan approval of the proposed Mission Health/Canton
Medical Center, including modifications to parking requirement and building
height Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, granting the request of the
project sponsor to approve the final preliminary plat for River Woods
Subdivision and having obtained approval for a special use to utilize the
cluster development and variances to the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy, approving Liberty Plumbing as the
low bidder for the purchase of 500 Shellback Torpedo sump pumps at
$105,800.00, plus a $4,200.00 contingent fee for associated support hardware,
not to exceed a total of $110,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by ShefTerly, approving suhmittal of a grant
application for the Community Policing Strategies Program targeting Canton
Commons apartment complex and utilitizing the Community Policing
philosophy, and agreement by this Board to implement the program as
outlined in the application. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy, to award the 1996 Lawn and
Cemetery Maintenance Bid to the low bidder. Conveniently Yours Lawn Care,
for the amount of $11,986.00, a Canton company. Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, that the change order in the
amount of $7,980.00 be approved for PWR Enterprises to complete the
specified additional rehabilitation work. Motion carried unanimously. _ .
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Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to introduce, table and publish
for First Reading Ordinance 68A amendmending the Traffic Control
Ordinance-Private Owned Property Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to table for publication purposes by Bennett, supported by McLauglin.
Motion carried unanimously.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
SI TMMARV OF ORDINANCE NO. 68A
TRAFFIC CONTROL - PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 68, (TRAFFIC CONTROL-
PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY) TO REGULATE AND CONTROL
TRAFFIC AND PARKING AREAS AND PRIVATE ROADS; PROVIDING
FOR THE DEFINITIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPACES FOR
HANDICAPPERS; PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURES FOR
ENFORCEMENT AND COSTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION AND ADOPTION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDERS;
ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS AND THE
PENALTIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERANCE OF
THIS - ORDINANCE AND THE SAVINGS OF ALL PENDING
PROSECUTIONS; ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCES.
THF. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS;
30.201. SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
This Section provides a definition of words, terms and phrases used in the
Ordinance.
30 202. SECTION 2. SPACFS FOR HANDICAPPERS
This Section requires handicap parking spaces.
30.203. SECTION 3 ELIGIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT,
This Section requires a written request to the Township Board for private
property traffic enforcement and provides for traffic-control orders
30 204. SECTION 4. COST OF NECESSARY SIGNS. DEVICES.
This Section requires s traffic engineering study st the property owners cost
insuring that all traffic control signs, signals and devices comply with the
Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
30 205. SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE
FOR CITIES, TOWNSHIP AND VII.1 AGES
This Section provides for enforcement of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities,
Townships and Villages.
30.206. SECTION 6. TRAFFIC-CONTROL ORDERS- ADOPTED FOR
INDIVIDUAL PARKING ARRAS AND PRIVATE ROADS.
This Section provides for the recommendation and adoption of traffic-cob trol
orders.
30.207. SECTION 1. SAME-VALIDITY.
This Section provides for a presumption of validity of the traffic sign, signal
or device if it complies with the requirements of this Ordinance.
30 208 SECTION 8. PENALTIES.
This Section provides for the penalty for any violation of this Ordinance
30.209. SECTION 9. REPEAL.
This Section provides for the repeal of all conflicting ordinances.
30 210. SECTION 10 SEVERABILITY.
This Section provides that the Ordinance is severable and if any portion of
the Ordinance is declared invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions of
the Ordinance will remain invalid.
30 211. SECTION 11 SAVINGS CLAUSE.
This Section provides that the repeal and amendment provided for herein
•K«n nol abrogate or affect any acts committed or done, or any penalty for
forfeiture incurred, or any pending litigation or prosecution or any right
or occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance
30.212. SF-CT1QN 12. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Section provides for publication of this Ordinance.
•NOTE A summary of the First Reading of the Amendment to Ordinance
No A8A will be published within the Minutes of this Meeting in the Canton
Observer on May 2, 1996. A complete copy of the Ordinance ia available for
: inspection in the Office of the Township Clerk, J160 a Canton Center
, Canton, MI during regular business hours
Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy. to approve the appointment of Karl
Zarbo to (01 a vacancy on the Planning Commission term from April 23. 1996
through Dsoember 31. 1998 Motion carried unanimouely
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Tueeday, May 7,
1996. for a Study Session with discussion of the following: 1) Community
Policing and 2) Concept of a Mid-Decade Census.
Motion by Bennett, supported by LeJo* to amount the Mooting at 7:46 pmc
The above is a synopsis of
April 23, 1996 The fall
following the next regular
taken st the Regular Board meeting held
>proved minutes will be available
of ths Board on May 7.1996
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