Township Board Highlights

The Township Board conducted a Special Meeting and Study Session last Tuesday evening.  The Special Meeting began with a Public Hearing for a Recreation Grant followed by the Board approving by resolution to move forward with the grant application.  The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding submittal of a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for park improvements at the Airport Recreation Area consisting of five (5) Athletic Fields (soccer/football), a gravel parking lot, a paved handicap parking area, picnic shelter with connecting ADA compliant access pathways and drainage improvements. 

The proposed project site is located in the public recreation area located north of the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport Commerce Park, 9601Groh Road.

             The Grosse Ile Community Recreation Commission recommended to the Grosse Ile Township Board of Trustees that an application be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requesting a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the amount of $75,000 to assist in the development of four athletic fields (soccer/football), a gravel parking lot, a paved handicap parking area, picnic shelter with connecting ADA compliant access pathways and drainage improvements, at the Airport Recreation Area with a total cost of $150,000 as detailed below:

Grosse Ile Township Proposed Appropriation $ 75,000

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant     $ 75,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST                           $150,000

        Grosse Ile Township Board committed the local match of $75,000, to be available in 2008 contingent upon the grant being approved.

        The Board then heard from three Commissions: Board of Review, Festival Commission and the Community Recreation Commission.

        Board of Review:  Board of Review members, along with the Assessing Office staff, outlined the upcoming 2008 assessment notices, the Board of Review appeal sessions and how residents can appeal their 2008 assessments.

        Community Recreation Commission: Commission members discussed the upcoming Water’s Edge season, recreation programs and marina projects.

        Festival Commission: Islandfest 2008 was detailed and the dates are May 30, May 31, and June 1.

        The 2008 Annual Meeting is set for Saturday, March 15 starting with a reception in the 1st floor lobby at 9:15 a.m. with the Annual Meeting to follow at 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor Board Room. 

Senior St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

        Grosse Ile Seniors are invited to attend a very special dinner planned just for you!  The annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner is set for Wednesday, March 12 at 12:30 p.m.  Please get your advanced tickets ($10) at the Recreation Department.  Raffle, entertainment and wonderful Irish music will be on tap.  Don’t miss out, get your tickets today.

AARP Senior Tax Service

        AARP volunteers will assist with taxes on Tuesdays at Centennial Farm Recreation Building from 11:00 a.m. – to 3:00 p.m.  This program will last through March 11.  Walk-ins only please.  No appointments or fees.  Be sure to bring last year’s records and 2007 tax information. 

Michigan Municipal League Opposes Annexation Legislation

        The Michigan Municipal League has come out against legislation designed to give Townships more protection against annexation proceedings.  State Senator Bruce Patterson introduced the legislation.  It is based on previous bills put forth in 2001 and 2003 that require that any proposed annexation be voted on by the citizens in the affected area, the entire City and the entire Township.  Currently, the state boundary commission has the final say.  The bills would also create new lengthy timelines that would greatly delay the annexation process and cost Michigan jobs.  Patterson has said that he it wouldn’t be easy legislation to get approved.  He has stated he is open to some proposed amendments, which included limiting the legislation to Townships in Wayne County, stalling a 3-5 year moratorium, or making it applicable to Townships with a population of 20,000 or more. 

Make a Wish

        A Grosse Ile resident recently had a wish come true; golfing with Annika Sorenstam in Florida.  The Make a Wish Foundation certainly made a dream come for true for Molly Esordi, the daughter of Tom and Leslie Esordi. 

         Click on the link below to see the special follow up on the Golf Channel of this very courageous girl and her terrific family.

http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.aspx?page=26000&select2=8678

        I and the Township Board wish Molly continued good health and good golf!

Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

        The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection sponsored by Wayne County Department of Environment will be on Saturday, March 15 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Downriver Community Conference located at 15100 Northline Road in Southgate.  For more information or if you have questions, please call 734.326.3936 for assistance. 

Building Report Updates for January 2008

• ·        Building Inspections - 23
• ·        Total Building Permits - 5
• ·        Total Mechanical Permits - 11
• ·        Total Plumbing Permits - 2
• ·        New Homes - 0
• ·        Additions - 1

Upcoming Meetings

Regular Meeting – Township Board of Trustees – Monday, March 10, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting – Township Board of Trustees – Saturday, March 15, 2008

            Reception – 9:15 a.m.

            Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

 A Good Dad Saying

 "A mistake corrected is a mistake not made."

Supervisor’s Island Question

Responses from Last Week:

"This seems to be the best thing the Township could have done. The traffic seems to flow smoothly from all directions, and being a Waterway/Chicory resident, I feel much safer making a left turn unto Parkway during rush hour. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" 

"Yes, very well done. Well thought out and it looks much better than before as a bonus. Thank you."

 "Yes, the area is much safer, (though it is taking residents time to orient themselves to the light) and will also be very attractive when the planting area is completed. The planners must be commended. It is also very helpful to have a full lane for right turns at G. I. Parkway and Meridian, heading south on Meridian."

 "Yes! Absolutely!!!
I used to see so many terrifying driving events at the old ramp.
Congrats on a great solution."

 This Week's Question:

 "If you could have one new business on Grosse Ile, what would it be?"

 Submit Your Answer!

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