nSign recovery fee: The board approved to charge a $10 penalty fee for removal of temporary signs such as election signs left up to 14 days after an election, temporary business advertisements, and garage sale signs that have to have been removed by the township. Previously the township removes the signs and returns them to the owner without charge.
nTraffic light at Oak Hill in twp future: Township Supervisor Ron Lapp announced that plans are being discussed with the Oakland County Road Commission to install a light at Oak Hill and Sashabaw Roads. Lapp says it could possibly take up to two years before the light is installed, but he is encouraged by the discussiion.
‘That intersection probably has one of the highest amounts of crashes in the township,? he said.
Lapp also commended the RCOC for the work being done to align East and West Glass, along with a second study being done to reduce the speed limit on Seymour Lake Road between Sashabaw and M-15.
nSecond speed study to be done on Seymour Lake Road: In May a state police representative along with RCOC, and the Traffic Improvement Association conducted the study and determined a reduction was marginal.
Determined to make a stronger effort to reduce the possibility of more accidents in the area, Lapp requested the trio to have a second look, which was agreed on by the RCOC.The study date has not yet been scheduled.
nFive year rec plan study: A five year recreation plan will be presented by Township Trustee Tom Stowell and Recreation Director Fred Waybrant at 4 p.m. June 9.
Stowell says trustees are welcome to make recommendations and suggestions to include in the plan.
A final public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m., June 16. Both meeting will take place at the Township Hall.
nSeniors gets screens: As part of a grant obtained by Township Clerk, Jeannie McCreery, to benefit township senior citizens, volunteers will begin to replace damaged screens on homes of area seniors to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.
‘A part of the grant is to be used to assist frail or disabled seniors,? said McCreery, adding that seniors are especially vulnerable to the effects of the virus.
McCreery also noted to the township board that to date more than 85 donated computers have been placed in the hands of area senior citizens.
nSheriff Substation renovations: The board approved for new tile and carpet to be installed at the Oakland County Sheriff Substation. The improvement will cost no more than $6,000 which is part of a previous budgeted amount of $40,000 for a host of substation improvements.