Votes at a glance: Canton trustees approve public-safety upgrades, sidewalk easements, and facilities projects

The Canton Township Board of Trustees approved multiple operational and capital items on June 24. The board voted aye on each of the items summarized below; where the motion record named a mover and a supporter, that attribution is included.

Security camera replacement (Public Safety Headquarters) - What: Purchase of a new security camera system to replace an end-of-life system and remove cameras flagged by the FCC for certain components. Quote from vendor GSI (Gamilaro Systems Integration) totaling $503,381 plus a recommended 5% contingency ($25,169) for a grand total of $528,550. - Funding: $100,000 budgeted in capital outlay; request to use $428,550 from police fund balance. - Motion: moved by Treasurer Diane Slavens; supported by Trustee Borninski. Vote: aye, motion passed.

Motorola public-safety radio system upgrade (E‑911) - What: Comprehensive upgrade including portable and mobile radios, software and two dispatch consoles from Motorola Solutions for $1,018,077.32 plus NPSCSC activation fees of $35,500 (state activation fee). Purchase cited as aligning with CJIS compliance and 9‑1‑1 surcharge eligibility. - Funding: Amendment to 2025 E‑911 budget to use restricted 9‑1‑1 funds. - Motion: moved by Treasurer Diane Slavens; supported by Trustee (record shows support). Vote: aye, motion passed.

Motorola VHF backup radio equipment (fire contingency communications) - What: Purchase of VHF radio equipment to provide an independent secondary dispatch circuit for fire operations in the event of an 800 MHz outage, amount $52,240.89; request to waive bidding to purchase from Motorola Solutions. - Motion: moved by Treasurer Diane Slavens; supported by Trustee Ansari (record indicates support). Vote: aye, motion passed.

Sidewalk gap easement acquisition (Land Matters PO) - What: Approve purchase order to Land Matters in the amount of $460,000 (including 15% contingency) to acquire sidewalk easements to fill priority gaps (approx. 55 miles of total identified gaps; priority around schools and houses of worship). - Motion: moved by Trustee Borninski; supported by Treasurer Diane Slavens. Vote: aye, motion passed.

Sheldon School / Kids Talk renovation (architectural services) - What: Approve award to A3C Collaborative Architecture for architectural, engineering and owner‑representative services for the Sheldon School Kids Talk project. Motion cited “not to exceed” a six‑figure amount; the staff report referenced both $128,000 and $114,000 in the meeting record (see clarifying details below). - Funding: Renovation capped at $1,000,000 from township allocations and an identified state allocation; staff recommended using the township master service agreement. - Motion: moved by Treasurer Diane Slavens; supported by Trustee Borninski. Vote: aye, motion passed.

Other votes: The board approved minutes from the June 10 meeting and authorized payment of bills; the consent calendar items (including a position-title agreement with Canton Command Officers Association; zoning amendments on outdoor dining and tree/woodland preservation; and Western Wayne County Fire Department mutual-aid dues) passed unanimously.

Clarifying note on conflicting item amounts: the meeting record contains an inconsistency for the Sheldon School architectural fee (the motion language included a “not to exceed $128,000” figure while staff later referenced “not to exceed $114,000”). The board voted to approve the award as presented; staff indicated the final contract will be capped and returned for administrative execution under township master-service agreements.

No motions recorded as opposed; all listed items passed on voice votes with ayes recorded.