By the time you read this, Independence Township residents should have a new clerk. Trustees were expected to choose one of three candidates at Tuesday night’s meeting After interviews for the position, Feb. 8, board members were still up in the air. ‘I’ve not really come down to it’s absolutely going to be Joan Patterson, […]
As human resources director, part of Carol Gabris? job is to supervise township employees. She needs some supervision herself, according to Trustee Mark Petterson. ‘Some situations have arisen in the past few weeks that demanded employees talk to her and that ability was not available,? said Petterson. He received complaints from Independence Township employees that […]
Clarkston owes Independence Township money, and they mean to collect. Township Treasurer Curt Carson said the city owes $72,149.56 for fire, police and library services, third and fourth quarter, 2010 ? $3,886.76 outstanding from third quarter. City Manager Dennis Ritter agrees they owe the township money, but not that much. ‘We want to pay that […]
The township clerk selection committee met twice to narrow 45 candidates to three ? Joan McCrary, Joan Patterson and Barbra Pallotta. “I thought the selection process went well, and that the good number of talented candidates was reflective of the quality of community in general ? highly qualified people who are willing to give back,? […]
I am glad to see the selection committee for the next Independence Township Clerk has narrowed the 45 person resume pool down to the top three. I believe all three candidates have the abilities and skill sets of a good clerk. Joan McCrary already having been the township clerk for 16 years and knowing the […]
In 1980, former Independence Township Treasurer Fred Ritter was looking for a deputy treasurer. In his search he found a woman he described as ‘invaluable.? Her name was Lillian Jawlik. Ritter asked all the bank managers with which the township did business if they had any recommendations for a deputy. One of the banks was […]
Voters might get a chance to weigh in on the new township hall, two years after it was purchased and moved into. If Independence Township files an application with the state to issue bonds, residents would have 45 days to file a petition to put the issue to a vote. ‘If that 45-day period elapses, […]
Deadline passed, 45 people are in the running to be appointed replacement Independence Township Clerk for the next two years. ‘It was very surprising. I am glad we have a committee that’s going to review them and weed out the ones that aren’t qualified and narrow it down for us,? said Supervisor Dave Wagner. ‘It’s […]
Dick Carlisle of Carlisle & Wortman will develop a ‘special land use? plan for 90 N. Main Street, after input from city planners. Clarkston Planning Commission members said they want a plan with ‘teeth,? to enforce Historic District ordinance. ‘I want to make sure everything is there black and white to protect the village ? […]
Following its Constable Committee recommendation, Clarkston will stick with the sheriff for police services. ‘The committee considered a range of police service, from a certified, full-time police officer to a code enforcement, parking-ticket officer working part time,? said Councilman Thomas Hunter. ‘The council would be free to select any of those alternatives or select as […]