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Trustees approve consent calendar, multiple purchase orders, personnel reclassification and funding for litigation to block radioactive waste shipments
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Summary
At its Oct. 14 meeting Canton trustees approved a lengthy consent calendar of routine purchases and contract increases, several departmental contract and purchase orders, a reclassification of a department head, and authorized funding to continue litigation opposing importation of radioactive waste to Wayne County.
The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved numerous motions and budget amendments on Oct. 14, including the consent calendar, contractual amendments, equipment purchases, planning actions, personnel reclassification and litigation funding. Most votes were taken by voice and passed.
Votes at a glance (motions adopted by voice vote unless otherwise noted):
- Adopt agenda with modification (pull item g2 to a future meeting; add presentation from Wayne‑Westland trustee). Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed.
- Approve minutes of Sept. 9, 2025. Motion by Clerk Clark Siegrist; passed.
- Payment of bills. Motion made by Treasurer Slavens; passed.
- Consent calendar (items C1–C16) adopted as presented. Consent calendar items included: C1 three‑year software subscription renewal for Clear Pro Lehi (c1); C2 one‑year software renewal for LEFTA (c2); C3 authorization for private fireworks permit at BAPS Hindu Temple for Diwali (c3); C4 replace pro shop exterior and kitchen doors at Fellows Creek Golf Course (c4); C5 new vinyl plank flooring at the gun range (c5); C6 replace exterior building accent lighting at Administration Building (c6); C7 authorize agreement with McPherson LLC for technical performance training for fire (c7); C8 replace rooftop Units 7 and 8 at the Administration Building (c8); C9 increase purchase order to Vanguard Fire and Security Systems and amend 2025 fire budget (c9); C10 increase purchase order for food and beverage at Pheasant Run Golf Club (c10); C11 increase blanket PO to Bound Tree Medical LLC (c11); C12 increase blanket PO to JMB Medical Supply Co. (c12); C13 increase PO to Rotundo Construction Inc. for 2025 sidewalk replacement program (c13); C14 waive bidding and approve emergency repair of fire engine E17 (c14); C15 approve letter of agreement with IAFF Local 2289 (fire contract) (c15); C16 waive bidding and award contract for asphalt pathways at Preservation Park (c16). Motion to adopt consent calendar was made by Clerk Clark Siegrist and supported by Treasurer Slavens; passed.
- G1: Award contract for CDBG five‑year consolidated plan, annual action plan and AFFH plan to Wage Trim in the amount of $39,400. Motion made by Clerk Clark Siegrist; passed. (Transcript vendor name recorded as "Wage Trim"; packet materials should be consulted for vendor confirmation.)
- G3: Approve purchase orders for Summit on the Park fitness center equipment: Direct Fitness Solutions (strength equipment) $24,120; All Pro (cardio equipment) $22,054.50; associated budget amendment approved. Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed.
- G4: Approve contract amendment to Partners in Architecture (PIA) increasing purchase order by $158,190 to cover additional design and geotechnical work related to Fire Station No. 4; amend 2025 fire budget accordingly. Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed. Chief Stockline said additional costs are being covered by a state grant.
- G5: Approve purchase orders for Pheasant Run Golf Club plant protectants and fertilizers to multiple vendors totaling $114,884.58 (SiteOne Landscape Supply $22,043.32; Target Specialty Products $20,354; Advanced Turf Solutions $36,375.84; Nutrien $36,111.42). Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed.
- G6: Approve amended OHM professional services agreement for regional public transit needs assessment and implementation strategy (see separate article). Motion made by Clerk Clark Siegrist; passed.
- G7: Approve Resolution No. 25‑31 for Fire Station No. 4 site plan (see separate article). Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed.
- G8: Approve Fillmore Place PDD Amendment No. 2 (Resolution No. 25‑32) reducing units by 151 (see separate article). Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed.
- G9: Approve Merit Commission recommendation to reclassify Community Development Director position (grade 223) to Leisure Services and Community Development Director and retitle the position; motion made by Clerk Clark Siegrist; passed. The board noted John Lefebvre is carrying the combined responsibilities and will be retitled accordingly.
- G10: Waive bid and award purchase order to Rotundo Construction Corporation (transcript: Runtondo/Rotendo variants) for dog park improvements in amount not to exceed $23,000; associated budget amendment approved. Motion made by Clark Siegrist; passed. Staff said the work will likely require the dog park to be closed for approximately two weeks around Nov. 1 to complete construction.
- Final motion: Authorize funding to continue litigation to prevent shipments of low‑level radioactive waste from Lewiston, New York, to Wayne Disposal Inc. in Van Buren Township; approve necessary budget amendment and roll purchase order into 2026. Motion made by Clark Siegrist and supported by Trustee Berninski; passed. Staff said the litigation is being shared among Canton, Van Buren Township, Romulus and Belleville and that Wayne County is an intervening plaintiff with its own counsel. A temporary injunction has been in place; a hearing on a permanent injunction is scheduled for early 2026 (February 2026 cited in meeting). Van Buren Township has borne the largest share of costs to date; the board authorized Canton’s continued financial participation.
Several other procurement and budget amendment items listed in staff packets were adopted under consent; trustees took no roll‑call tallies in the public record beyond voice votes.
