THE SUPERVISOR’S E UPDATE April 27, 2007

Kurt M. Kobiljak, Grosse Ile Township Supervisor

The Wayne County Free Bridge Closure

Bridge Closure Will Commence This Coming Wednesday,
May 2, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

Today we had a final preconstruction meeting with Grosse Ile Chiefs Bill Barron and Duncan Murdock, myself, Township Manager Dale Reaume, Riverview Mayor Tim Durand, Riverview Fire Chief Timothy Bosman and Riverview Police Chief Don Ginestet as well as the Grosse Ile Bridge Company to coordinate our efforts to make sure the commencement date is as smooth as possible.  The issues discussed and resolved related to oversize load procedures, ambulance transports, Coast Guard regulations related to the opening and closing of the bridge, signage and other road control devices, Wayne County Sheriff presence at the Jefferson/Bridge Road intersection and evacuation procedures.  The Township and all other departments are working to make sure that the upcoming closure goes as smooth as possible.  Should you have any questions or
comments, please contact me at my office at 734.676.4422, ext. 215 or KurtK@grosseile.com.       

DTE Energy Project Update

Per my recent discussion with DTE representatives at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, the date for the DTE Energy Shut Down of the entire Island is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Please recognize this is a total shut down of all power – there will be no exceptions.

A shut down rain date of Sunday, May 6, 2007 is scheduled if weather conditions prohibit the work from being completed on Sunday, April 29, 2007.  The times on the rain day will be the same as on April 29, 2007 (1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.).

Police Chief Bill Barron and Fire Chief Duncan Murdock will have staff and emergency personnel on duty that night during the electrical shut down and are prepared to assist Island residents during the event. 

Police Open House – Bring the Kids  - Chief Barron is making Hot Dogs

The Grosse Ile Police Department will be having an Open House on Monday, April 30, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  All residents are invited.  Refreshments will be provided.  Chief Barron will be making his special hot dogs on the grill.  Among the things to see and do will be jail tours, crime prevention and traffic safety displays, police motorcycle, Dive Team Truck, SWAT Team Truck, the Grosse Ile Police cars and the fatal vision goggles.   Lee Wojowodzic will demonstrate the use of the fatal visions goggles. There will be plenty to see and do so take the time to bring you family out to the Police Open house. 

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. 

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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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