THE SUPERVISOR’S E UPDATE March 9, 2007

Kurt M. Kobiljak, Grosse Ile Township Supervisor

Wayne County Bridge Maintenance Closure

The Wayne County Parkway Bridge will be closed for routine maintenance on Tuesday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weather permitting.

This is a routine maintenance closure. It is not the permanent closing for rehabilitation. Residents will be notified in advance of this very important date.

Please keep an ear to Grosse Ile Community Radio AM1700 for further information and updates.

2007 Assessment Notices

As many residents are aware, the 2007 assessment notices have been delivered. My office has received many inquires as to what the notices mean, where did the increase come from and how can I fight it. By way of background, in March of 1994, the voters in the State of Michigan passed Proposal A. Proposal A was designed to keep a “cap” on property taxes. Starting in 1995, two values appear on the assessment notices; the assessed value and the taxable value. The assessment value on property reflects an estimate of 50% of your property value. Taxable value is the amount on which a property owner pays property taxes. The increase in the taxable value for 2007 is 3.7% as set by the State of Michigan. There was no increase on the assessed values on Grosse Ile. The percentage that is used to increase the taxable value each year is based on data released through October 16, 2006 by the US Department of Labor. The inflation rate ratio for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, as measured by the US CPI for all urban customers, is 1.037. The taxable value increase is applied to ALL properties within the State of Michigan that have not experienced a transfer of ownership.

Water’s Edge 2007

It is not too late to sign up for a Water’s Edge membership for 2007. Water’s Edge is ready to begin a new year and we are waiting for you to sign up today. With the upcoming Parkway Bridge closure be sure to enjoy the golf course and swimming pool at Water’s Edge for your recreational needs and avoid going off the island. Call the Recreation Department today at 675.2364 for more information on membership rates and values.
Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Grosse Ile Township will be held on Monday, March 26, 2007 starting with a reception at 5:45 p.m. The Annual Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to begin at 7:45 p.m.

A Good Dad Saying
“Birthday’s are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake.”

This Day in History
On March 9, 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclads Monitor and Virginia (formerly Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Va.

The Supervisor will hold office hours to meet with residents each Wednesday and Friday afternoon and any Monday that a board meeting is scheduled. To make an appointment with the Supervisor, please contact Administrative Assistant Carol Knopp at 734.676.4422, ext. 210.

Anyone wishing to receive the monthly Supervisor’s E Updates, please send an email address to: KurtK@grosseile.com

Watch for E ALERTS for Breaking E News and on the township website or tune to AM 1700 Grosse Ile Community Information Radio.

Any questions or comments regarding the information provided in this E Update, or other questions related to the Township, please feel free to contact Supervisor Kobiljak at KurtK@grosseile.com or at his Township Office 734-676-4422 Ext. 215

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