4/24/24 West Bloomfield Beacon

Temporary stay granted in fight to save Roosevelt

‘They don’t treat us like they appreciate our money’

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

KEEGO HARBOR — Residents continue to persevere in their fight to save Roosevelt Elementary School, which prior to closing in 2022 was the longest continuously operating school building in Oakland County and is more than 100 years old.

Last September, in a 5-2 vote, the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education members passed a recommendation to demolish the Roosevelt building and playground.

In a 4-2 vote last month, demolition and abatement bids were approved.

Following that meeting, attorneys for a community group announced that an injunction had been filed in Oakland County Circuit Court. The Heart of the Lakes Community Inc. community group was listed as the plaintiffs, and the West Bloomfield School District was listed as defendants.

Board of Education President Stacy Brickman and Vice President Nelson Hersh, and members Julie Beaty, Ashleigh Davis and Wm. Art Holdsworth voted to approve the recommendation to demolish Roosevelt and its playground.

Board of Education members Deborah Evans and Carol Finkelstein voted against the recommendations.

The plaintiffs secured a temporary victory when it was announced that Sixth Circuit Court Judge Phyllis McMillen had issued a temporary restraining order to

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An April 16 court ruling granted a temporary stay on

Walled Lake district places $250M bond proposal on ballots

WALLED LAKE — As part of a May 7 ballot initiative, voters who reside within the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District are in position to decide whether or not to approve an approximately $250 million bond proposal.

The exact amount of the bond is $250,085,000, which, if approved, would go toward a series of projects.

According to the district’s website, notable projects of the bond proposal include

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According to the district, money from the bond would focus on safety and security, technology, programs, infrastructure, and a new “state-of-the-art” elementary school in Wixom.

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any plans for abatement or demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor.

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fiber optic network updates across the district, security updates in every building, public address system improvements, renovated performing art spaces, athletic facilities upgrades, electrical and mechanical upgrades, digital signage at all schools, paving and roofing projects across the district, elementary playground improvements, a new elementary school, and upgrades to Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Northern high schools, specifically in regard to learning environments to support enhanced programs and student opportunities.

According to Superintendent John Bernia, a $316 million bond proposal passed in 2019. Prior to that, bond proposals passed in 2013, 2004, 2000 and 1996.

Bernia said that the 1996 bond has been paid off, and the 2000 bond is about to be paid off.

With that debt going away, the district opted to propose “replacing it with this new investment where we would gain some capital,” Bernia said.

“For about the past 20, 30 years, when our bond rate has fallen off in Walled Lake, we’ve gone back to the voters and asked them to extend the debt millage, and what that’s allowed us to do over time is preserve our general fund to pay for things like our employees, and it has allowed us to issue bonds to do capital improvements,” Bernia said. “We’ve gone back to the community and said, ‘Would you be willing to extend the tax rate?’ So, we’re back at that point again.”

Bond proposals are a way for school

districts to get authorization to borrow money for capital expenditures, with voterapproved funds allowed to be spent on new construction, additions, remodeling, site improvements, athletic facilities, playgrounds, furnishings, equipment, buses and technology, according to the district’s website. School districts collect property taxes from residents to pay for the loan payments on bonds.

Bernia compared them to a mortgage, as they are paid down over a period of time. Residents are still paying taxes from previous bonds that voters approved.

“We still have the bond from ‘04, ‘13, ‘19, and then if the voters approve it, ‘24,” he said. “Bond money can be used for capital improvements, construction (and) renovations. … Bond money cannot be used for salaries, benefits or anything towards our employees. It’s capital money.”

The district’s site states that residents within the district are currently paying 4.13 mills. If the proposal passes, the millage rate will still be reduced to 4.05 due to retiring debt. If the proposal fails, Bernia said, the rate would be reduced to 2.5 mills.

For residents who own a home valued at $200,000, with a taxable value of $100,000, that means they would pay $405 per year if the bond passes, according to the district. A mill is $1 per $1,000 of taxable value. On a home with $100,000 of taxable value, 1 mill is $100 in property taxes.

“If your home has a taxable value of $100,000, moving from 4.13 to 2.5 (mills) saves … give or take … $165 a year,” Bernia said. “When you’re a low-tax district like we are, that decrease from 4.13 to 2.5 doesn’t decrease your tax bill all that much.”

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OAKLAND COUNTY — West Bloomfield Police Department Deputy Chief Dale Young said that the township’s new state-of-the-art dispatch center was built with the county’s newly unveiled P-25 radio system in mind.

The new P-25 system is an upgrade to the

county’s 20-year-old radio system, which was implemented in 2005. The county has been using this new system since January 2024. It allows for seamless radio communication across Oakland County, even where it was previously unavailable or was interrupted due to dead spots within the county.

“We are enthusiastic about its capabilities,” Young said. “(The) radio system is integrated into

MITZVAHS FOR THE COMMUNITY

Oakland County launches new radio system

the Michigan Public Safety Communications System, which connects over 2,000 public safety agencies statewide. West Bloomfield officers can now communicate seamlessly with other officers around the state. That capability can be significantly helpful during dynamic situations.”

Young added that, “It’s a robust system that we’re part of.”

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ABOVE: Rabbinical students from 20 countries celebrate the Passover spirit around Mitzvah Tanks April 15 at the Harry & Wanda Zekelman Campus in Oak Park. The parade departed from the campus and drove through Huntington Woods and Royal Oak, and ended in Birmingham. After the parade, the Mitzvah Tanks went to communities across southeast Michigan, including West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Orchard Lake, to hand out thousands of packages of Shmurah Matzah.

The Chabad Lubavitch of Michigan sent 13 Mitzvah Tanks adorned with inspirational messages.

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SMART adds new bus route through Rochester and Rochester Hills

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS

— Public transit is coming to the Rochester area this month.

On April 22, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will unveil its latest addition to the region’s network, Route 492 — a fixed bus route serving Auburn Hills, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak and Ferndale.

Dwight Ferrell, the general manager of SMART, said the introduction of Route 492 marks “a significant milestone” in SMART’s ongoing efforts to expand transportation options and foster community connections.

“Not only will this new route offer convenience and accessibility to riders of all generations, but it will also bring tangible benefits to the communities it serves,” Ferrell said in a statement.

From educational hubs like Oakland University to popular shopping centers like the Village of Rochester Hills and Oakland Mall, and vibrant downtown districts like Rochester, Royal Oak and Ferndale, officials say the route will provide convenient access

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Bernia addressed the topic of going for a bond during a time of inflation.

“I (have) a household just like everybody else and everything’s become more expensive, whether it’s gas or groceries or getting a haircut, but what I would say to everybody is that this is a key investment in maintaining the value of your property, and it’s a key investment in maintaining the viability of your community,” he said.

The cost to the district for having a ballot proposal in May is approximately $200,000, according to the district’s website. The site states that the cost is “less than a 1/10 of 1% of the entire bond issue.”

The district’s site also provided information about how much debt is left to be paid off from previous bonds.

“After May of 2024, there is $307,355,000 with the last bond estimated to be paid off in 2049,” the site states.

With the decision having been made to place the proposal on ballots, Bernia understands that it is now in voters’ hands.

“What I would really love to see is (for) the voters to evaluate those two options and to vote accordingly,” he said. “My team and I, we’re ready for either option, and we’re ready to take on and do the work on behalf of the community that they want us to do.”

The district’s Board of Education had this to say about the proposal on the website: “As we look to the future, the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education continues to ensure that our facilities and programs reflect excellence. Just as houses and businesses maintain their facilities and update technology, so has our school system.”

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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In the Rochester area, Route 492 will primarily traverse Squirrel, University/Walton and Rochester Road.

Township alerts residents about potential scam

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to the township website, West Bloomfield has had a surge of reports about scammers using the Police Department’s phone number through “spoofing” techniques.

According to the site, the scam involves individuals posing as police officers and demanding monetary payments.

“We want to emphasize that these calls are fraudulent, as we never solicit payments over the phone,” the township site states. “In case of an arrest warrant, we will contact you directly to arrange surrender or bond payment at the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township. If you encounter such calls, you can reach us at (248) 975-9200, as the scammers cannot intercept our incoming calls.”

To report scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

ESTATE PLANNING OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day recognized

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, to commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day April 24, Detroit Symphony Orchestra violinist Kimberly Kennedy has recorded “The Freedom,” the first movement of Dan Yessian’s classical composition, “An Armenian Trilogy.”

Township shares hazardous materials drop-off location

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to its township website, West Bloomfield residents now have the option to take their hazardous materials and electronic waste to ERG Environmental Services, located at 13040 Merriman Road in Livonia.

Those interested can visit Town Hall, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, to obtain a voucher from the Supervisor’s Office, or call (248) 4514845.

For more information about ERG, visit ergenvironmental.com.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — An open house that features a presentation by a local estate planning lawyer is set to take place at 11 a.m. May 5 at the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program, located at 6720 W. Maple Road.

According to a press release, “Estate Planning Essentials for Caregivers” will celebrate Older Americans Month in May.

The Brown Program is a joint initiative of Geher Human Services and Jewish Senior Life.

The program provides activities, care and socialization for those living with dementia, along with support for their families, at its centers in West Bloomfield and Southfield, according to the release.

The program welcomes people of all beliefs and faiths, the release states.

“We know how important it is for people with dementia to engage with others to keep as healthy as possible, both physically and mentally,” Debi Banooni, who is the director of the Brown Program,

stated in the release. “It is equally important for caregivers to avoid social isolation so, along with the respite we give them by taking care of their loved ones, we also provide professional support and opportunities for caregivers to meet with others in a similar position.”

The open house, which will include a tour of the Brown Program’s facility, is also offering the opportunity for caregivers to learn more about estate planning.

“We are frequently faced with clients who have a diagnosis of cognitive decline but don’t have the necessary documents in place, which can lead to a need for legal proceedings,” Banooni stated via the release.

Registration for the open house is preferred by April 26, according to the release.

Call (248) 233-4390 or send an email to dbanooni@geshermi.org for more information.

The release states that Kennedy visited Yessian Music in Farmington Hills to make the recording in recognition of the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire, and Yessian’s effort to commemorate them.

“In 2014, Yessian was challenged by Rev. Garabed Kochakian, pastor emeritus of St. John Armenian Church in Southfield, to compose a piece of music to give voice to those who had theirs brutally taken away,” the release states. “After Kochakian’s request, Yessian began imagining how he would create a meaningful work.”

His journey led him to compose a symphonic tribute, according to the release.

“An Armenian Trilogy” was originally written as a duet arrangement for violin and piano in three movements: The Freedom, The Fear and The Faith, which debuted in Michigan in 2015, the release states.

“Yessian then took on the immense task of orchestrating his composition for 91 pieces, which was performed at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall by the world-renowned Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra in Armenia in 2017,” the release states.

You don’t see many of them around anymore’ DRIVING IN THE ‘CROSSFIRE’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

When the neighborhood kids want to take a ride around the block in Mel Kubiak’s 2007 Chrysler Crossfire, he’s always available for a spin.

“They love it,” the Sterling Heights resident said.

As does Kubiak.

“I get a great deal of satisfaction out of doing things for people,” he said.

Since the car is a two-seat coupe, everyone patiently waits his or her turn. Now that the weather is warming up, Kubiak, 85, is ready for car cruising season.

With its silver exterior and orangish/rust interior, the sports car always draws a crowd, and Kubiak makes sure to keep the coupe in tiptop shape.

“With some elbow grease, look how clean it is,” he said when lifting the front hood.

Prior to purchasing the Crossfire, Kubiak owned a 1987 Pontiac Fiero. It was the car he and his wife, Joann Kubiak, zipped around in on a regular basis, taking it to car shows and for leisure drives.

“I had that about 10 years,” Kubiak said.

The Kubiaks were married 52 years. When Joann died 11 years ago, Kubiak felt it was time for a change.

“Because I have a lot of memories in it, I got rid of the Fiero,” he said.

The car enthusiast began looking for a new set of wheels.

“I didn’t know what I wanted to buy,” said Kubiak, who went online to search and eventually found the Crossfire for sale in Clio, Michigan. “The mo-

Sterling Heights resident Mel Kubiak, 85, is ready for cruise season with his 2007 Chrysler Crossfire coupe. The Chrysler Crossfire was only produced from 2004 to 2008.

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to community hubs, hotspots, amenities and attractions.

SMART has long wanted to serve the residents of Rochester and Rochester Hills, according to Bernard Parker III, the vice president of external affairs for SMART.

“With the passage of the millage in 2022, it opened the door for transit in all Oakland County communities, so SMART moved forward to develop this new route,” he said.

Before the millage passed in November 2022, Rochester and Rochester Hills were “opt-out” communities, meaning they elected not to have public transit and therefore did not pay the public transit tax.

Now that all of Oakland County is “opted-in” to the transit system, Parker III said, SMART is “thoughtfully and strategically expanding services to communities across the county,” and all county residents now pay 0.95 mill for bus service — about $95 per year for a home with a taxable value of $100,000 — plus bus fare.

In the Rochester area, Route 492 primarily runs on Squirrel, University/Walton, and Rochester Road, with bus stops approximately every quarter- to half-mile.

“The new route is ideal for Oakland University students who want to get to shopping or restaurants in Rochester or Rochester Hills,” Parker III said. “It also provides a convenient connection to Troy, Auburn Hills, Royal Oak, Ferndale and other communities across metro Detroit.”

The new route, he added, allows employers to expand their pool of employees by attracting them with public transit as a way to and from their job.

Rochester Mayor Stuart Bikson said the city is excited that public transportation is coming to Rochester.

“This new bus system will allow people to visit our city and also make it easier to work in our community and in our downtown,” he said.

The bus service, Bikson added, will benefit both residents and businesses, and will allow Oakland University students to visit the community, as well as shop and dine in downtown Rochester.

“This new service should help our city continue to be a destination city in our region,” he added.

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said he has appreciated the communication with SMART leading up to implementation.

“We are eager to see the ridership numbers over the next few months so we can advocate for the most impactful deployment of transportation dollars moving forward,” he said in an email.

SMART, which serves all three counties in metro Detroit, currently has 44 routes and provides about 8 million trips per year.

In the future, SMART plans to add a new route along the western M-59 corridor that will serve Waterford and Wixom and will also connect to Oakland University, officials said.

Residents can download the Transit app to get real-time information on route schedules and directions. Information for the Rochester route will be available on the Transit app April 22.

For more information about Route 492 and SMART’s transit services, visit www. smartbus.org or call SMART directly at (866) 962-5155.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board

1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, April 15, 2024

The above Synopsis shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations:

(1) Offce of the Township Clerk

4550 Walnut Lake Road

(2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

April 15, 2024

At the April 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action:

o Approved the 3rd Quarter FY 2023/24 Budget Amendments;

o Rescinded a Previous Denial of a Zoning Board of Appeals Request to Remove a Condition Placed on a Variance Granted for a Fence on the Streetside of the Property at 4465 Dow Ridge and Agreed to Place this on the Zoning Board of Appeals May 20, 2024 Agenda;

o Approved General Business Licenses;

o Approved the 2024 Master Plan;

o Approved the Oakland County Oak-Tac Interlocal Agreement & Adoption of a Resolution;

o Approved Updates to the Master Fee Schedule & Adoption of a Resolution;

o Approved the Purchase of a Loader for the DPW;

o Accepted all Department Reports. Norm

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DETROIT STAGES 1 FINAL SHOW HOUSE

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

Metro Detroiters will have one final chance to see interior designers work their magic on a majestic home when the Junior League of Detroit hosts its 25th — and final — biennial Designers’ Show House in May.

Located at 315 Lakeland Ave. in Grosse Pointe City, the almost 8,500-square-foot Tudor home will be open for tours May 4-19. A ticketed preview party that’s also open to the public will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. May 3 and will include cocktails, heavy appetizers, an open bar, a DJ and dancing, a raffle, a silent auction, and valet parking.

Almost 20 designers and artists were chosen to make over the home, which was built in 1929 for Dr. J. Milton Robb and designed by acclaimed architect George D. Mason.

Visitors can get ideas for things they can do in their own homes, from surprising color and pattern mixes to furniture arrange-

ments that are both beautiful and functional.

The living room, as envisioned by Loretta Crenshaw, of Crenshaw & Associates, is an elegant oasis with lots of green and cream, including multiple seating areas, an inviting window seat and an olive green velvet couch.

“Loretta’s specialty really is layering things — textures and colors,” Show House Co-Chair Ann Baxter said.

Although the designers work independently, threads appear each time that tie the whole home together. This year, those threads include tactile fabrics like velvet and boucle; deep, rich colors — especially shades of green — offset by cream and white; gold and bronze accents; and nods to the Scottish and German ancestry of original homeowner Robb and his wife, with plaid in particular popping up repeatedly.

“Every room is going to need some investigation,” Show House Co-Chair Julia Keim said. “There’s so much to see in every room. We’ve got a great roster of designers.”

Laura Zender, of Laura Zender Design,

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Pops of color, like olive green, stand out against the cream and off-white furniture chosen by Loretta Crenshaw, of Crenshaw & Associates, for the elegant, expansive living room.

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“We’ll refinish decks, replacing boards and fixing structural issues,” Dan said. “We fix patios and pavers that are falling apart.

Not only do we li and level and repair the base, we get the moss out of the cracks and put polymeric sand in the joints that prohibits weed growth and prevents moisture penetration.”

The power washing season heats up in mid-April and runs through October, which means now is the perfect time to protect

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“It’s worth investing in maintenance,” Dan said. “It’s a lot cheaper to maintain something than it is to repair it or replace it.”

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Oakland County celebrates the launch of the new $61 million radio system from Motorola outside of Southfield City Hall.

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Oakland County first responders can now be anywhere in the state and contact their home base or communicate with other agencies through radio with the implementation of the county’s $61 million radio system from Motorola.

“How many of you have ever dropped a call on your cellphone? Come on, by a show of hands?” Dave Coulter, Oakland County executive, asked attendees of the press conference held March 27 at Southfield City Hall. “It’s frustrating. It’s irritating. But imagine that you’re a first responder, and you’re on your radio system, and you drop a call. That’s not just frustrating or irritating. It can be dangerous, and it can prevent you from doing the job that you’ve sworn to do.”

The new system is integrated into the Michigan Public Safety Communication System and connects 2,231 public safety agencies and 126 dispatch centers around the state, which are also operating on the system. According to a press release from Oakland County, the new system supports 41 fire departments, 34 police agencies, seven public safety agencies and 20 dispatch centers in the county.

The funding comes from 911 surcharges on phone bills and $5 million from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ general fund.

During the press conference, it was stressed how significant this technology change will be during the NFL Draft in Detroit later this month.

The countywide radio system equips first responders with over 6,000 new radios and 20 upgraded 911 dispatch centers, including one in Southfield.

Southfield’s new dispatch center was updated in November last year and seats up to seven dispatchers.

Southfield Police Lt. Teresa Young emphasized the importance of this new radio system.

“Radio communications is one of the most important aspects of officer safety outside of outstanding training,” Young said. “In Southfield, we discovered that our old radio system was not meeting our officers’ needs, and over time, it was a real officer safety issue. Officers were consistently losing signal within city limits. They lost signal every time we had to leave the city, and we had no way of communicating or listening to radio traffic of surrounding jurisdictions.”

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard addressed transparency concerns and explained that the new system is encrypted.

“Our last system was encrypted, OpenSky. We believe it’s important to be encrypted because our adversaries are not dumb. They’re utilizing scanners to listen to response. We know that the teams in Mumbai were listening to and actually watching video coverage of what the police were doing to thwart their deadly efforts. And so if we don’t have the ability to communicate our strategy, let’s say it’s a hostage situation — without them knowing what we’re about to do — that’s going to put lives at risk.”

Bouchard that, “for the average person that just wants to hear what’s going on, I understand that interest, but the dangers associated with us not being able to have our strategy, our response and our capability private in the moment when it’s happening can cause lives to be lost.”

For more information, visit www.oakgov. com and search “Enhanced Public Safety with New Radio System.”

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Roosevelt

stop the district from demolishing Roosevelt.

However, earlier this month, the Heart of the Lakes Community had its attempt to secure a permanent injunction to protect Roosevelt from demolition denied.

The nonprofit then filed an emergency motion for stay, pending appeal.

The court granted a temporary stay April 16, “effectively pausing any plans for abatement or demolition for 14 days,” according to a press release.

“The Heart of the Lakes Community has received a beacon of hope in the fight to preserve the historic Roosevelt building,” the release states. “This important decision allows us the opportunity to appeal to the higher court. … The judge’s decision to grant a stay acknowledges the building’s irreplaceable role in our community and provides a glimmer of hope in what has been a daunting journey.”

Keego Planning Commission member David Emerling has been at the forefront of efforts to save Roosevelt.

peals that the previous decision was wrong, unless Board of Education members reverse their own previous decision, from the perspective of Timothy Mullins, who is an attorney representing the school district on behalf of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton P.C., the Roosevelt building is still set to be demolished.

“That’s what I think, and that’s what the judge very clearly declared,” Mullins said. “So, they’ve got 14 days to try to convince the Court of Appeals that she was wrong in her opinion.”

Mullins shared a potential timeline for how things might play out following the 14day time period that was granted.

from page 1A that there is a legal basis to prevent demolition from happening, given all the time that has passed since that decision was made.

“We’re fighting still, tooth and nail, to try to get this building to stay up,” Emerling said. “We’re not giving up.”

Although Heart of the Lakes was given 14 days to try to convince the Court of Ap-

“Once the asbestos is taken out of the building, the purpose being that demolition doesn’t release asbestos anywhere, then the demolition will go forward after that,” he said. “So, you’re looking at 14 days – add 30 days period of time there for the asbestos abatement to be completed – and then demolition is set to go forward after that. … The bottom line is that under our law in Michigan … the law says a school district is run by the Board of Education and the … school district is given the power to buy, sell, build, tear down (and) modify school buildings.”

With the Board of Education approving a recommendation to demolish Roosevelt last September, Mullins doesn’t believe

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to demolish or abate the building.

“As the court pointed out, if this is a matter of such great urgency and you think the school district is in any way acting inappropriately, relative to any applicable law,

where were you then? The law says after 60 days a decision by the board conducted in an Open Meetings Act is final,” Mullins said. “The lawsuit they filed is based on supposed violations of the Open Meetings Act. Well … all of this period of time has gone by, so See ROOSEVELT on page 12A

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Residents who oppose a West Bloomfield School District Board of Education decision to demolish Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor got some “temporary” relief, as a court decision put a pause on any attempts

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it’s too late to even raise the issue.”

The issue has received both local and national attention, with the Wall Street Journal recently publishing an article about it.

Prior to the Board of Education meeting last March, it was revealed that JSN Architecture, located in Berkley, had expressed an interest in purchasing the building for $1.7 million.

During the public comments portion of that meeting, some speakers tried to convince Board of Education members that they need not fear Roosevelt becoming a charter school, which could take per-pupil dollars from the district.

Noah Arbit, who is the representative for state House District 20, sponsored House Bill 5025 with the intent of repealing Public Act 98, which prevents deed restrictions from being included on properties sold by public schools.

Arbit spoke during the public comments section of last month’s meeting and asked board members to “pump the brakes” on the decision to demolish Roosevelt, allowing time for his bill to potentially pass.

Oakland County Commissioners Bob Hoffman and Kristen Nelson, along with Keego Mayor Rob Kalman and multiple residents also made public comments in opposition to the demolition of Roosevelt.

Joseph S. Novitsky, of JSN Architecture, said during public comments that the firm wants to turn the school into an apartment building.

At the meeting, Emerling pointed out that the firm wants to convert the classrooms to apartments, but leave common areas to the community.

From the perspective of Keego resident Kirsten Douglass, the district should “sell the piece of property, be fiscally responsible, and listen to your constituents.”

“We’ve tried to partner with them,” Douglass said in an interview with the Beacon. “Every concern that they had, we offered a solution. I don’t understand the secrecy; I don’t understand the lack of transparency.”

Keego resident Marilyn Svaluto is of the opinion that the district is “totally dismissing us.”

“Why take a resource, a beautiful, noble, historically valuable building and turn it into a landfill?” said Svaluto, who said that she is a retired public educator. “Nobody will give us an answer why. That’s the real rub for me. … I know several historical societies in and around Oakland County have … asked that it not be demolished.”

When it comes to the decision to demolish Roosevelt, the question of “why?” has been a theme among Keego residents.

“We don’t want (them) to demolish until they’ve looked at all the options, and we can’t figure out why they won’t,” Svaluto said. “It’s bizarre. Why won’t they look at a viable option to buy the building for $1.7 million, get it off their rolls (and) bring in revenue to the city?”

Douglass also posed a question.

“You have a $1.7 million offer, which will net you, I believe, it’s $2.2 million in profit because you’re not spending the $600,000-plus for abatement and demolition,” Douglass said. “Why wouldn’t you even consider that?”

Emerling said that he is baffled that the situation has gone this far.

“The Wall Street Journal came out, and now it’s national attention, and every single news article and newscast makes the district look poor,” he said. “And then the Wall Street Journal pointed out … that their test scores are going down. Now that’s national news.”

Emerling said that fencing that has gone up around Roosevelt has made residents “very upset and distraught.”

“But they just aren’t listening to the people that voted for (them),” he said. “There is no logical reason why they’re doing what they’re doing. I have no idea what the hurry is.”

Emerling said that Keego’s population, according to the last census, is 2,700 people. He is of the opinion that with West Bloomfield residents making up the vast majority of the population in the district, Board of Education members would not vote to have a school demolished if residents in that community pushed against it.

“We voted, I believe 80% or 90% against the last millage, Keego Harbor did, and … it still passed because the majority of the voters are in West Bloomfield,” Emerling said. “I think if their voting base was against something that they were doing they would listen a little bit more than they do when it comes from Keego Harbor residents.”

Between a redistricting plan that is splitting up students and the decision to demolish Roosevelt, according to Emerling, the procedure for how to switch school districts is being investigated.

“To take 90 kids and split (them) into two elementary schools … why couldn’t they (have) just made all the kids go to one school? So when you take that, and then you take what they’re doing to our historic school, it becomes like, ‘Why do we keep getting treated this way out of a district when they take our tax dollars?’ Over 35% of my tax that I pay in property taxes goes to the district, and they treat us that way,” Emerling said. “They don’t treat us like they appreciate our money.”

Although Emerling made it clear that he is not speaking for anybody else, the other

See ROOSEVELT on page 13A

CRIME WATCH

Resident reports threats following online communication

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On April 11, a 21-year-old woman went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that she was the victim of an alleged fraud and had received threats.

The resident reportedly began online communication with an individual via a dating app.

After they had been communicating for a while, there was possible fraudulent activity, according to the report.

The suspect allegedly began sending threatening communications demanding that the reporting party send money to him, the report states.

No further information was provided.

Suspicious circumstance reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On April 11, an officer was dispatched to the 5100 block of Greenbriar to take a suspicious circumstances report.

A resident reported receiving a possible Equifax “alert” that someone had run the resident’s Social Security number.

No further information was provided.

Home alarm activation leads to discovery of damaged door

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On April 10, officers were dispatched to the 4900 block of Peggy due to a home alarm activation.

While checking the residence, offi-

cers discovered a damaged rear door.

After checking the interior of the home, police determined that there were no signs that anything had been rummaged through.

Resident discovers empty box following online order

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On April 11, a 40-year-old man went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report a larceny.

After ordering a watch online and having it shipped to a UPS store, the reporting party received notification that it had been delivered.

However, after going to the store and opening the box, he noticed that it was empty.

Anyone who has information about these incidents or others is asked to call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 9759200.

— Mark Vest

Show house

from page 8A

created a sustainable nursery with vintage dressers, organic and sustainable toys, wallpaper using sustainable paper, children’s books from a book recycler, and low chemicals and volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. With its soft colors and whimsical touches, the room is warm and inviting.

“I wanted to show we could do a room that was beautiful and with a lot of personality,” Zender said.

In a nod to Show House history, the hallway leading to the master bedroom includes framed photos — designed by Michelle Boggess, of Posterity Art & Framing Gallery — of rooms designed by Hudson’s for these houses.

A sleek closet showcasing showstopping shoes and apparel was designed by Kelly Osten, Aubrey Crawford and Ashlynn Robinson, of Closet Connections.

“Our inspiration was designing for a modern woman who was working and traveling quite a bit,” Osten said.

Alexandra Decker, of A Decker Design,

Roosevelt

from page 12A

districts that he mentioned as possibilities should Keego split from the West Bloomfield School District are Bloomfield Hills and Waterford.

In the meantime, the fight to save Roosevelt continues.

“We’re getting support from all over the country,” Emerling said. “We started a

brought color and life to a small room she made appear larger by hanging the striped wallpaper horizontally instead of vertically and wallpapering the ceiling.

Unexpected details abound, from wallpaper with fringe to a chandelier made of cobalt blue Murano glass to a painting hung in front of a window. Without the strictures imposed by a client, the designers are free to do whatever they feel best suits the space and their artistic aesthetic.

“The designers are designing for themselves,” Keim said. “It’s never happened (with previous Show Houses) to the degree it’s happened in this house. … One of the beauties of the Show House is a designer can step out of what they’re known for and do what’s in their head.”

Held every other year since 1976, the Show House has been the JLD’s biggest fundraiser and has raised more than $4.5 million for programs and projects in Detroit. The JLD, which was founded in 1914, also awards community grants and, since 2014, scholarships to young women.

Keim said this last house is “very bittersweet” because a coming generation of JLD members won’t have this experience, which

GoFundMe page (www.gofundme.com/f/ save-roosevelt) to help with our legal fees. … I think this has gone on way too long for them. It’s causing damage.”

According to Mullins, there is not an immediate plan to build anything on the land after a potential demolition.

“The short answer … demolition, retain the land, save it for future use for the school district as needed,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

has fostered lifelong friendships because of the time commitment needed to put on a Show House. The challenge of securing numerous volunteers with lots of time available is one of the reasons the Show House tradition is ending.

“We feel this is going to be one of the top (Show Houses) as far as design,” Baxter said. “We want everyone to see this. The designers are going out on a high note with this one.”

JLD leaders said their mission of raising funds for needed initiatives will continue.

“We look forward to everyone joining us to celebrate this beautiful show house

and support our mission of doing good in the community,” JLD President Mary Hollens said in a prepared statement. “We have incredible plans that will allow the Junior League of Detroit to more fully invest in projects and programs that continue to change lives.”

Show House tickets cost $35 before May 4 and $40 afterward. A café and gift shop will be open to Show House ticketholders and non-ticketholders alike. For Show House or preview party tickets or more information, visit jldetroit.org or call (313) 881-0040.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes Kelly Osten, of Closet Connections, stands in the closet she designed with Aubrey Crawford and Ashlynn Robinson for the show house.

Alexandra Decker, of A Decker Design, made this small room — which she named The Retreat — look more spacious by hanging the wallpaper so that the lines are horizontal instead of vertical.

SCHOOL BRIEF

West Bloomfield goes for $20M parks bond proposal

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking voter approval for a 20-year, $25 million bond as part of the Aug. 6 ballot.

“The estimated millage to be levied in the first year of levy is .35 mill ($0.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value), and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire the bonds is 0.35 mill ($0.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, excluding

CALENDAR

APRIL 25

Detroit Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m., The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, dso.org

APRIL 27-28

Used book sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27 and noon-3 p.m. April 28, West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120

APRIL 28

Spring walk: Takeguided tour of Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, 2-3 p.m., 4700 Pontiac Trail, free but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org, (248) 757-2451

MAY 5

Jewish Community Adult Day Program open house: Refreshments, tour and presentation about estate planning for caregivers,11 a.m., 6720 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register by April 26, dbanooni@ geshermi.org, (248) 233-4390

MAY 6

Spring tea and luncheon: Fundraiser for Open Door

any refunding, is twenty (20),” states the official bond language.

According to a press release, the centerpiece of the proposed bond is an expanded “multigenerational” Connect community center, which would be built on the Civic Center campus.

The bond would also fund other investments in parks within the township, the release states.

The new Connect would be nearly four times as large as the current Recreation Activities Center on the Civic Center campus, according to the release.

If approved, the bond is set to begin being assessed in 2025.

For more information, visit wbparks. org/bond.

— Mark Vest

Outreach Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Beacon Hill Golf Club, 6011 Majestic Oaks in Commerce Township, purchase tickets at Open Door Thrift Store, 7140 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford, opendooroutreachcenter.com

MAY 9

Dollars + Sense: Lunch-and-learn event for older adults, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hechtman Apartments, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, free but registration required, info@jslmi.org, (248) 592-5026

MAY 13

Managing chronic pain: Hear from physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, also kosher brunch, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, free but registration required, cancerthriversnetworkmi.org/events

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• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108

State offers testing information for wells

MICHIGAN — As shared on West Bloomfield Township’s website, for those who have a well, the state has provided information for how to do a water test.

“Your well was required to be tested when it was first installed, but what about after that? You are the owner of your water system, and it is your responsibility to protect your drinking water quality and the groundwater source,” the site states.

“Standard water quality concerns for private wells include coliform bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, fluoride, chloride, sulfate, sodium, hardness, and metals like aluminum, antimony, arsenic, boron, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, iron, manganese,

mercury, selenium, uranium, and zinc.”

Those interested in paying for a water test can call the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Drinking Water Laboratory at (517) 3358184 or the Oakland County Health Department at (248) 858-1280.

People who have specific questions about test results and actions to care for a well and water source can call the Oakland County Health Department.

Residents can check to find out if free test kits are available. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov.

— Mark Vest

Crossfire

from page 6A

ment I spotted it, I liked it.”

According to Kubiak’s research, a total of 76,014 Crossfire models were made in the years that they were manufactured from 2004-2008.

“The car is made by Mercedes-Benz in Germany, and some of them were sold in Europe with right-hand drives,” he said. “The car was only made in a coupe and convertible. In 2007, my model, a limited coupe, only 1,063 were manufactured. You don’t see many of them around anymore.”

The Crossfire is also something his daughter, grandson and granddaughter admire. Kubiak is sure Joann would have been a fan as well.

“She would have loved it,” he said. “She was very understanding when it came to me and cars.”

Kubiak has always “been a car guy.”

“I remember when I was 8 or 9 years old getting behind the wheel of my brother’s car and pretending I was driving. He taught me how to drive,” said Kubiak, who grew up in Detroit with five siblings. “I used to

sketch cars. I always worked on cars. I love to drive, even at this age.”

The first automobile Kubiak ever owned was a used 1938 Plymouth Coupe.

“It was green. No radio,” he said. “Nothing on it. I was probably 16 when I bought it.”

He was eventually able to purchase his first new vehicle, a 1956 Plymouth Belvedere. He remembers the details that made the car stand out.

“It had a bubble skirt on it, spinner hubcaps and lights under the front fender wheel,” Kubiak said.

Other cars in his garage over the years included a Chevy Impala, a Ford Fairlane and an “old” Ford Mustang.

“I drove a Camaro for a while,” he said. “It was probably a 1982 Camaro.”

Kubiak also has been the owner of a 1984 Chevrolet Corvette.

“I drove it every day,” he said.

One regret was not keeping a photo selection of each vehicle.

“I wish I had taken pictures of each car I owned,” he said.

One car Kubiak dreams about owning someday is a Cadillac XLR, which is a luxury two-seat hardtop convertible.

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