The planning and discussion of the $11 million widening of Sashabaw Road is slowly moving forward.
At the Feb. 18 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved a resolution to apply for a $1 million federal grant for the project. The breakdown includes $200,000 for safety path construction, $50,000 for easements, $500,000 for lighting and $250,000 for boulevard landscaping.
The application for the money does not guarantee Independence Township will be chosen to receive the funds. The grant would pay for 60 percent of the cost so the township would have to contribute $400,000.
There is a scheduled public hearing on the widening of Sashabaw Road set for 7 p.m. on March 4 at the Independence Township Library.
In other action at the board meeting:
· The board approved a one day liquor license at Everest Academy for their March 1 fundraising dinner and auction for “Priestly Vocations Around the World.”
· The board approved the reclassification of Eric Pendley from building inspection II to chief building inspector.
· The board passed a resolution recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce.
· The board passed a resolution to meet conditions of the State Tax Commission to authorize the use of a computerized database as the tax roll.