West Bloomfield sees increase in multifamily housing
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD —
Approximately five years ago, the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees commissioned a real estate study to ascertain what kind of developments would be best suited for West Bloomfield, and according to Steven Kaplan, who is the township’s supervisor, the answer was surprising.
The board was advised to consider multi-level apartments and duplexes.
According to Kaplan, the study cost $28,000. Since then, a couple of major apartment complex projects have been developed.
The most recent was the Apex West Bloomfield, which is a fivestory building consisting of 212
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VOTERS TO DECIDE KEEGO POLICE MILLAGE IN NOVEMBER
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
KEEGO HARBOR — The last two times that Keego Harbor placed a police millage on the ballot, the proposals failed — in 2022 and last year.
The city is currently allowed to levy up to 4 mills per year for police purposes, which is $4 per $1,000 of a home’s taxable value.
Had the millage passed in 2022, that would have increased to 8 mills. After that failed, the city put forth a millage that would have increased it to 7 mills the following year.
Although a police millage will once again be on ballots this November, this time, the city is not asking for a tax increase. Instead, there is a proposed amendment
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The Apex West Bloomfield recently began leasing units. It is the second luxury apartment complex to be developed on Orchard Lake Road in the past five years.
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3A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Oakland County pushes back over Red Run dumping
Officials say combined sewer overflow dumps are ‘fully treated’
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — Oakland County officials have pushed back against accusations that the county has been dumping untreated sewage into the Clinton River and, ultimately, into Lake St. Clair.
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missioner Jim Nash provided a rebuttal of claims made by officials in Macomb County at a press conference at the George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin on Sept. 18. Nash called the facility “state of the art” and said it meets all the requirements from the state. He said claims made against it by officials in Macomb County and, most recently, Clinton Township, were false.
“It’s important to understand water quality issues in Macomb County are longstanding and they’re not caused by this facility,” Nash said. “We follow all environmental laws, especially
Oakland County Parks proposes millage hike on November ballot
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Coun-
ty voters will see an Oakland County Parks millage proposal on the ballot this Nov. 5.
In a bipartisan vote at the July 18 meeting, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 16-3 to approve a resolution to place a millage proposal on the general election ballot.
“My reservations are raising the tax 70% and making it a 20-year tax instead of 10 year. I’m absolutely outraged that they would do that. It’s not good government. It’s irresponsible, and if they want to promote that to the public, they need to put in the headline, ‘this is 70% tax increase,’” Oakland County Commissioner Bob Hoffman said of his no vote. Commissioners Michael Spisz and Karen Joliat also voted no. “I support the parks,” Hoffman said. “I’ve always voted for every Oakland County Parks and Rec millage, but this one I will not vote for. This is outrageous and an insult to the taxpayers.”
The new millage would replace Oakland County Parks’ current 0.35-mill levy set to expire in 2029 with a new tax rate of 0.65 mills that would expire in 2043. If approved, the 0.3-mill increased rate would generate $24 million annually for investment in parks, trails, recreation programs and conservation. For a home with a taxable value of $133,000 — taxable value being generally half of a home’s market value — the 0.3-mill increase would equal around an additional $40 per year on top of the current cost for the same home of around $30 annually. The
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Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Board David Woodward, left, and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash address questions about the George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin on Sept. 18.
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4A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
WEST BLOOMFIELD RESIDENT RECOGNIZED AS ‘OUTSTANDING ALUMNI’
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Northwood University has announced the recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Alumni awards, and West Bloomfield resident Katie Holton is among those who were recognized.
According to a press release, the awards recognize “alumni who have significantly impacted their professions, communities, and beyond.”
The release states that Holton is a financial analyst for Ford Motor Co. who graduated in 2019 through Northwood’s “bachelor/MBA track” with an accounting degree.
In 2023, Holton was recognized as part of Northwood’s inaugural “Class of 20 Under 40.”
DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY SERVICE SCHEDULED TO CELEBRATE JEWISH NEW YEAR
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day program is slated to host a dementia-friendly service to celebrate the High Holidays at the Fleischman Residence chapel, located at 6710 W. Maple Road.
The service is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. Oct. 6, and this is the eighth year that the Brown program has hosted the Yom Kippur/ Kol Nidre service.
The service is slated to last one hour, with “many accommodations being made to ensure the experience is both enjoyable and as stress-free as possible, while still providing a meaningful High Holiday experience for families and their loved ones living with dementia,” a press release states.
The service is free and open to the community, and according to the release, it is suitable for adults who have physical restrictions that would make a traditional, longer service uncomfortable.
Rows are arranged with easy access to bathrooms, and there is ample room for wheelchairs, according to the release.
‘988 DAY’ OBSERVED
METRO DETROIT — The first “988 Day” was observed Sept. 8 as part of a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
According to a press release, the overarching theme of the initiative is no judgment, “Just Help.”
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a 24/7 toll-free network of local call centers across the country that confidentially “provide compassionate care for people with emotional distress or crisis related to life circumstances, anxiety, depression, suicide, mental health, substance use and more.”
For more information, visit 988lifeline.org.
SAFETY ALERT ISSUED FOR DRIVERS
METRO DETROIT — With school back in session, AAA has issued a safety alert for Michigan drivers.
Following the service, participants can enjoy a kiddish with honey cake, with a gift of a 1-pound challah and a small jar of honey.
The Brown Program is a joint initiative of Gesher Human Services and Jewish Senior Life.
The service can be viewed in person and via Zoom.
To register, visit brownadultday.org/highholiday2024.
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According to a AAA survey, more than half of Michiganders typically drive through a school zone or pass a school bus stop on their normal driving route.
According to results of the survey, 40% admitted to speeding in an active school zone, and 26% admitted to using their hand-held cellphone while driving in active school zones.
“When driving through an active school zone, it’s extremely important to lower your speed and raise your awareness,” Adrienne Woodland, a spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group, stated in the release.
Pedestrians can also play a role in preventing injuries.
“Distracted pedestrians can be just as consequential as a distracted driver,” Woodland stated. “Now is an important time to talk to your students about the rules of the road and ways to stay safe. Discourage them from wearing earbuds or looking down at digital devices while standing or walking near traffic lanes. Otherwise, they may not detect an approaching vehicle.”
Other safety tips for pedestrians include avoiding texting or wearing headphones, in order to be able to detect nearby traffic; using sidewalks; wearing reflective, bright-colored clothing; and making sure approaching vehicles have stopped before crossing a street.
Tips for students at a bus stop include arriving at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival of a bus, staying five steps away from a curb, and waiting for a bus to come to a complete stop and wait for a signal from the driver before entering.
Bicyclists are encouraged to wear a helmet and neon or brightcolored clothing, ride in the same direction as traffic, stay as far to the right as possible, use bike lanes, avoid wearing headphones, cross the street at intersections and not pull into the roadway from between parked cars.
FORMER WALLED LAKE SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE RECEIVES AWARD
WALLED LAKE — Bill Chatfield, who served as the director of operations for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools for approximately 23 years, received the Gus Kihlstrand Service Award for his dedication to the Michigan education community for over 30 years, according to a press release.
Chatfield managed district facilities and operations. In August, he began a new role as the executive director of auxiliary services, maintenance, and facility operations for Oakland Schools, according to the release.
The award was created in 2019, “named after a valued, long-tenured member of the SET SEG organization,” the release states.
The award recognizes the legacy of public school personnel who exemplify exceptional hard work and commitment to their district and community.
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Gunman flees West Bloomfield bank with large sum of cash
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — An armed robbery suspect is on the loose after stealing a large sum of cash, according to a press release from the West Bloomfield Police Department.
At around 10:38 a.m. Sept. 6, police received a 911 call about an armed robbery that had just occurred at Fifth Third Bank, located at 4747 Haggerty Road.
According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect is an unknown male who is approximately 6 feet tall.
He was wearing an “old man” Hallow-
een mask with gray hair and had on blue latex gloves, a light-gray hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants and white sneakers with neon stripes on them, and he was carrying a black umbrella with yellow smiley-face polka dots, according to the release.
The suspect was allegedly seen with a pistol and left in an unknown direction by unknown means.
No injuries were reported.
“Officers are continuing to investigate,” the release states.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call (248) 975-8934.
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to “extend the authority to levy up to 4 mills per year for police purposes.”
The city can levy 4 mills until 2026. If the voters approve the amendment, that would be extended until 2034.
The cost of the millage varies from homeowner to homeowner, as it is based on the taxable value of each home in the city. One mill equates to $1 for $1,000 of a property’s assessed value.
Property tax values can be found on property tax statements and by checking with the local assessor’s office.
“I know it’s a tough time out there (and) people are hurting. Inflation’s going crazy, but I think it’s important people realize that this isn’t a tax increase, it’s a renewal,” said Keego City Councilman John Fletcher. “It’s very important that we have this. Our police services are fantastic.”
Keego’s City Council members unanimously agreed to have an amendment placed on this year’s ballots, and Fletcher said that for him, “no tax increase” was one of the main drivers.
“This is not the time to ask for tax increases or for people to pay more for any kind of services,” Fletcher said. “People are getting hit from every direction out there, whether it’s fuel, groceries, insurance (or) energy costs. It’s hard, so I felt, personally, it would be a huge mistake to ask for any type
of tax increase on people right now. … The timing couldn’t be any worse.”
According to Keego City Manager/ City Clerk Tammy Neeb, the allotted police budget for the next fiscal year is $1,072,581. Of that amount, the millage renewal would generate approximately $450,000, with the city’s general fund making up the balance, she said.
From the perspective of Keego Mayor Rob Kalman, it is imperative that there be an extension of the police millage.
“It’s an extension of the millage we’re currently paying, and it’s going to be used only to maintain the full-time operations of the Keego Police Department. That’s it,” Kalman said.
Keego City Councilman Michael Karson also weighed in on the proposal being included on ballots.
“It’s imperative that our citizens realize that this is a replacement millage and that we need it in order to have our own police department,” Karson said. “It’s very important that people understand the purpose behind the millage.”
From the perspective of Robert Barnes, who is the interim chief of Keego’s Police Department, a millage renewal would help when it comes to retaining police officers.
“A millage, the renewal of it, will help us, because right now, we have an officer retention issue,” Barnes said. “In terms of the renewal, it would be beneficial to the police side of the street because we’ll be able to be a
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Keego Harbor residents are set to vote on whether or not to extend a police millage. Pictured is Keego Mayor Rob Kalman.
Parks
0.65 mill is equal to 65 cents per $1,000 of taxable value. According to Oakland County Parks, if the millage is approved, it would generate around $52 million in 2024.
“I think everyone in Oakland County has a great appreciation for our county park system. It’s one of the most robust park systems in the entire state, and I would even go as far as across the country. This millage proposal really puts us on a course to make the needed investments today to maintain and preserve the enjoyment for folks today and long into the future,” Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Woodward, D-Royal Oak, said. “For me, it really comes down to three things. This millage is going to allow for better access for everyone to our county parks. It’s going to create new recreation opportunities for all, and it’s also going to lead to more nature preservation for today and future generations.”
Woodward added that if the millage passes in November, Oakland County residents will have free entry into Oakland County parks and dog parks, excluding payto-play attractions, such as golf courses, waterparks, campgrounds and off-road vehicle activities.
There will also be more opportunities for recreational use of major rivers, support for larger participation in school field trips to nature and farm education centers, expanded enrichment programs for park-goers of all ages, investment in equipment and facilities designed to be accessible for all regardless of age and ability, new and expanded regional trails and improved maintenance of existing trails, and the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wetlands and green spaces.
Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward said that the current millage was approved for renewal in 2020 to address ongoing budget constraints that led to disinvestment in the county park system.
“Things were getting older and deteriorating,” he said. “In some cases, we had to remove certain amenities. So we were in a bit of a downward spiral there that as we disinvested in things, they were less attractive for people to come to. We had less sales, which then led to greater budget constraints. We had more than $20 million in deferred maintenance projects or existing park facilities and infrastructure.”
Ward said that the increase and renewal in 2020 allowed the department to “climb out of that hole” and more than double the amount of money spent per year on maintaining existing assets.
Ward said that Oakland County re-
ceived $244 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan. Oakland County Parks put together a proposal for $15 million that the Board of Commissioners approved that was centered on urban recreation and the revitalization of urban recreation spaces, which included agreements with local governments where OCP took over operating and managing existing city parklands that
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Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward mentioned that the unpaved parking lot at Catalpa Oaks in Southfield is another great example of a major improvement needed at an existing park.
Housing
one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments.
The complex is located near 14 Mile and Orchard Lake roads.
The developers were Hunter Pasteur, Forbes Co. and Soave Real Estate.
Randy Wertheimer, who is Hunter Pasteur’s CEO, estimated that the complex is a little over 5.5 acres, with units ranging from 700-2,000 square feet.
According to Wertheimer, about four years ago a decision was made to purchase the property, and the doors to the first occupants were opened this August.
Over 75 units have been leased, according to Wertheimer.
He said that the landscaping and architecture “had to be exceptional.”
Features of the development include a pool deck that is approximately 21,500 square feet, 40 charging stations for electric vehicles, a “state-of-the-art” workout facility, club rooms, game rooms, a Zoom room for work activities, a lobby that features a collection of artwork, and wood flooring in each unit.
“We curated a great collection of artwork in the lobby, the amenity spaces and the corridors to bring it to the highest level
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little more competitive for officer retention. We’re really hoping that this millage renewal passes.”
Although Keego does contract with Oakland County for marine patrol services on Cass Lake, Kalman is of the opinion that residents want to have their own police department.
Earlier this year, Kalman reported that $100,000 that the city was awarded via stateallocated dollars was set to be used to pay for county marine patrols this year and next on Cass Lake.
At press time, a figure for how much it would cost the city to contract for police services through Oakland County or another municipality had not been provided to the Beacon.
Fletcher said that the security that comes with the city having its own police department is something that he doesn’t want to give up.
“I enjoy knowing that if we pick up the phone and call 911, within two minutes
of sophistication,” Wertheimer said. “For whatever reason, in metro Detroit there has not been really high-end developments that young people (and) empty-nesters can choose to move to, and we thought that there was a major missing component in the marketplace. There’s a lot of people in the metro Detroit market that could afford, and would like to afford, to live in a rental property that’s very high-end, very high-quality.”
Wertheimer said that the rent ranges from $2,000-$6,000 per month.
“There’s no question that if you build the best product in the best locations, there are people who will pay a little bit more to live in the very best, and we’re seeing that — we’re seeing that with the demand and the demographics that we thought would be attracted to this development,” Wertheimer said.
Kaplan shared a review of the township’s newest apartment complex.
“Apex is at the apex of apartment buildings — pun intended,” Kaplan said. “We paid $28,000 for the study, advising the board that you need to consider building multi-level apartments. That’s what the younger generation wants. Apex fits in.”
Like Wertheimer, Kaplan also thinks there is another demographic that can benefit from such developments.
“You might have a family, they’ve lived in West Bloomfield for 25 years in a home and they raised children who graduated from
we’re (going to) have a police officer at our home,” Fletcher said. “Our police officers drive in front of every single home in Keego Harbor three times a day. That’s pretty good police coverage. I think it’s a very small price to pay for that kind of security.”
To the best of Kalman’s knowledge, Keego has always had its own police department. He discussed a potential outcome if the proposal fails.
“We wouldn’t have the same level of service,” Kalman said.
When asked about what level of services may be cut if the proposal doesn’t pass, Kalman said, “Let’s wait and see what happens.”
From Fletcher’s perspective, the rationale for having the proposal placed on ballots this year is the potential to have another chance to try again before the tax levy is set to expire, should it not pass.
“If by some chance this were to fail, it gives us another opportunity to try to get this through again, because this is vital,” he said. “This is for the betterment of our community.”
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college and now they don’t (want to) own a two-story home because of difficulty in navigating the stairs,” Kaplan said. “The apartment complex is perfect for them, or onestory-level condominiums.”
The Apex West Bloomfield development follows Town Court apartments, a complex with 192 units that began leasing to residents in 2021. That complex was developed and constructed by Beztak and is also located on Orchard Lake Road, near the Apex.
According to its website, Town Court was the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified residential building in West Bloomfield. The Apex West Bloomfield is also LEED certified.
Town Court also has one-, two- and three-bedroom units, ranging from 7621,466 square feet, with features that include a state-of-the art clubhouse, a private fitness center, a library lounge and a rooftop swimming pool. Rental prices range from $1,900$2,750 per month.
Town Court was previously reported to be the first new apartment building in West Bloomfield since 1974.
“West Bloomfield Township had a vision to encourage re-development and high density residential in the Downtown District and to require those buildings to be designed to LEED standards,” Beztak CEO Sam Bez-
nos stated via a release that was sent to the Beacon. “We were determined to exceed their design standards by delivering a LEED silver building.”
Kaplan shared how these kinds of developments can benefit the township.
“We’re a bedroom community. We don’t have industry,” Kaplan said. “We don’t have any factories, so our tax base is based, essentially, mainly, on property taxes. So it helps with the base, but also we’re keeping residents who might’ve been with us for 25 years, and now they’re moving out. They’re downscaling, and they (want to) stay in West Bloomfield.”
From Kaplan’s perspective, aside from density helping to create excitement in the community, the recent developments also increase the diversity of housing options, which has advantages that come with it.
“When you have bare land, the building’s been demolished, or it hasn’t been demolished but it’s free-standing and not maintained, that’s not good for aesthetics, property value, peace and tranquility, and enjoyment in the community,” he said. “So we’d rather have a development than bare land — there’s an excitement about new property. When a community like West Bloomfield has new developments, they’re state-of-the-art, they’re
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well designed, and they contribute to the good welfare of the community.”
Kaplan said that there is an abundance of upper-style, new and creative housing developments in the township, including a 52-unit condominium complex located near 14 Mile and Middlebelt roads that have been selling between $600,000 and $650,000, another condominium-style project located near Middlebelt, south of Long Lake Road that could be wrapped up next spring, and another that features approximately 30 two-story duplexes near Haggerty and Walnut Lake roads that also may be available for purchase next spring.
While the option to purchase homes is still at play, for some, the opportunity to rent apartments may continue to be the trend.
“Travel back in time 20 years: The average post-college student, his or her goal was to buy and own a home. Home ownership – our parents and grandparents taught us that edict,” Kaplan said. “But that precept has changed. The residents who are in their 20s, early 30s, they’re not buying homes at the same level as their predecessors.”
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The Apex West Bloomfield, like the nearby Town Court apartments, features a variety of modern amenities for residents. Pictured is a sculpture by artist Rob Lorenson.
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
ABOVE: Jennifer Tommajin, of Real Estate One in Troy, designed this home that showcases the amount of space and functionality a multigenerational home could use. The 6,938-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, four full baths, and one half bath.
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LEFT: One of the benefits of extended families living together is strengthening bonds between generations. Shutterstock image
MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
Multigenerational housing is making a comeback.
Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021.
Shaun Shaya, of Shaya Realty in Birmingham, works closely with the senior community, helping them sell their homes or move into assisted living arrangements. He said moving into a multigenerational household can provide plenty of emotional benefits for the older generation.
Having a senior move into a home with
their adult children or grandchildren means more accessibility to caregiving and a sense of social inclusivity.
But the change between living on their own and moving in with family can be difficult.
“I think they are in a place where they have a lot of stress in their life. It is stressful because it is change. They have lived in their home for a long time,” he said. “But on the other side, you know that it is easier.”
Shaya has seen first hand the positive impact living with other people has on the senior community while helping seniors move into assisted living homes.
Seniors in assisted living homes experience more social interaction and less stress of taking care of themselves. Shaya said multigenerational housing provides the same effect.
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Red Run
the Clean Water Act, and work closely with EGLE (the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) to make sure we meet or exceed these standards.”
Who’s polluting?
Macomb County officials, including Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, have referred to combined sewer overflows from the basin into the Red Run as being partially treated. Nash said this is false.
“All the water that leaves this facility is fully treated,” Nash said.
Nash went on to say that the water goes through a screening process and is treated with bleach. He said the water from the basin is not polluted and has been examined in third-party scientific studies. According to Nash, the water is safe enough to swim in but not to drink.
In a video before the meeting, Miller questioned the status of the water.
“How can you say with a straight face that dumping billions of gallons of partiallytreated and, in some cases, untreated sewer water on your neighbor is OK?” Miller said.
“If it’s OK, why doesn’t Oakland County just take care of it themselves? Why dump it on us, on their neighbor?”
She said there was a recent discharge where the E. coli count was 80,000.
“Remember, they close beaches when the E. coli count is 300,” Miller said.
Nash lays the blame at Macomb County’s feet, saying the city of Warren’s water recovery facility has, over the course of 18 years, spilled 1.4 billion gallons of raw sewage into the Red Run.
In a 2020 video, Miller points out sanitary wipes strewn around the Red Run, pointing to this as evidence of Oakland County dumping partially-treated combined sewer overflows.
Nash said this was a spill from the Dequindre Interceptor, which is a sewer interceptor that goes down the road of the same name. He said this interceptor is separate from the basin and the water never goes through it.
“This was out at the end, beyond our facility,” Nash said.
When there is an overflow
Nash said the basin sends sanitary sewage into the Red Run to keep sewer water from getting into the basements of homes in the area.
“If we’re dumping sewage in their basements, we’re not protecting the health and safety of the citizens,” Nash said.
Nash said a discharge violation in May, which is being investigated by EGLE, happened because of a door that is part of the chlorine treatment process. He said this was a result of human error and that measures were taken to make sure it never happens again.
“The door that did that froze up and didn’t work. That is why we had that violation,” Nash said. “Before we even got a response by EGLE when we reported it, we fixed the problem. They recognized there was a violation but, since it was fixed before they really did anything about it, this is the kind of thing you don’t even get an issue with. They just recognized that you had a problem.”
He claims the output from the basin is only 1% of the total flow into Lake St. Clair.
“Many federal, state and regional entities have shown there is no link between our facility and beach closings or the muck on Lake St. Clair,” Nash said.
He attributed the problems to runoff from animal waste, fertilizer and invasive species.
Nash said Macomb County drains go directly into the Red Run and impact the
water quality. He cautioned against separating storm water and wastewater systems.
“Let me be clear: Separating our systems would cost our residents many billions of dollars, years of infrastructure and economic disruption and offer no tangible benefits to water quality in Lake St. Clair or anywhere in Macomb County,” Nash said.
Passed due permit
In a press release before the press conference, Miller’s office said the basin was operating under an expired permit.
Nash said no enforcement action has been taken against the basin in its history, adding that when there is a problem it gets cleared up “immediately.”
“We submitted all required documentation to EGLE months in advance of the expiration renewal date for our permit,” Nash said. “EGLE acknowledged the receipt of those submissions and current regulation by EGLE spells out that such facilities as ours continue their operations under an old permit while a new one is being processed. This is routine and should not be misconstrued as a sign of noncompliance with clean water standards.”
Nash confirmed that the permit was not in limbo because of any corrective actions that need to be taken by the basin.
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CRIME WATCH
In-home health care worker arrested
ORCHARD LAKE — On Aug. 19, a resident made a report with the Orchard Lake Police Department stating that she and her husband were the victims of a fraud perpetrated by an in-home health care worker.
The resident believes that checks and a credit card were stolen, leading to over $5,000 in fraudulent transactions.
According to a report, a subsequent investigation confirmed the crimes, and the suspect confessed.
The suspect was arrested Sept. 13 and faces felony charges.
Cryptocurrency fraud reported
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Sept. 15, an officer from the West Bloomfield Police Department was dispatched to the 4800 block of Faircourt Drive to take a report of fraud involving cryptocurrency.
The reporting party informed the officer that they followed a fraudulent QR code on YouTube that advertised a service involving cryptocurrency.
The reporting party transferred money for the “service,” which resulted in a loss of over $1,000 in cryptocurrency.
There are no known suspects.
Plants go missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident filed a police report Sept. 16 stating that two plants were stolen over a one‐month period.
The reporting party informed the officer that the plants were taken from in front of the Timber Edge subdivision sign, in the 14 Mile Road and Birchwood Trail area.
There are no known suspects.
Items reportedly stolen from vehicle
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Sept. 15, a resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that items were stolen from their vehicle while it was parked on Seminary Road, across from the Pine Lake Marina, sometime during the afternoon of Sept. 14.
The stolen items were reportedly valued at around $1,000. There are no known suspects.
Anyone who has information about these crimes or others is asked to call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.
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Mark Vest
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 16, 2024
At the September 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action:
o Approved a Lakeside Setback Variance to Replace a Fire Damaged Home on the Property at 4200 Commerce Road;
o Approved a Height Variance to Allow a Retaining Wall to Remain on the Lakeside of the Property at 3905 LaPlaya Lane;
o Approved a Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of Retaining Walls at 4824 Willow Lane;
o Denied a Front Yard Setback Variance for a Fence at 3555 Shady Beach Blvd.;
o Appointed Election Commissioners for the November 5, 2024 Election;
o Adopted a Proclamation for September as National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month;
o Accepted the June 30, 2024 Actuarial Valuation Report for Other Post Employment Benefts (OPEB);
o Approved an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 4824 Willow Lane;
o Approved an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 5365 Elmgate Bay Drive;
o Approved a Building Permit Extension for 4480 Dow Ridge Road;
o Approved a Class C Liquor License for 4170 Orchard Lake Road;
o Accepted a Compensation Committee Report for Council Members & Mayor;
o Approved Hiring a Part-Time DPW Personnel;
o Accepted a Letter of Agreement with the Police Offcers Labor Council (POLC) Union Regarding the Desk Offcer Position;
o Approved a City Hall Landscaping Proposal;
o Accepted all Department Reports.
Norm Finkelstein, Mayor
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 09/25/2024
Rhonda R. McClellan, City Clerk
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
WEST
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of West Bloomfeld Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the offce of the Township Clerk; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024.
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the West Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s offce, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld, MI 48323 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday November 5, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The November 5, 2024 General election will be conducted in all voting precincts of West Bloomfeld Township for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offces:
PRESIDENTIAL President and Vice President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator
Representative in Congress - 11th District
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature - 20th District
STATE BOARDS State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner - 10th and 11th Districts
TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee, Park Commissioner, Library Board
JUDICIAL Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District
Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit
Judge of Probate Court
Judge of the District Court – 48th District
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Members
LOCAL SCHOOL
DISTRICTS
Birmingham Public Schools Board Members
Bloomfeld Hills Schools Board Members
Farmington Public Schools Board Members
School District of the City of Pontiac Board Members
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Board Members
Waterford School District Board Members
West Bloomfeld School District Board Members
And for the purpose of voting on the following proposals as presented and listed below:
ALL Voters – Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage
This proposal would replace and increase the current millage, which has been reduced by the required rollback, to .65 mills (.65 cents per $1000 of taxable value) for 20 years from 2024 to 2043. The purpose of the millage is to expand, improve, operate, maintain, and acquire parks, recreational facilities, open spaces, lakes, rivers, water areas, and trailways; to support nature education, recreational, and outdoor educational and health programming; to support partnerships for access to and awareness of recreational lands and facilities; to provide the conservation and restoration of high-quality natural and wildlife habitats; and to allow free general park admission to all county parks for residents.
ALL Voters – West Bloomfeld Township Library Millage Repeal and Replace Proposal
The proposal would repeal the previous library millage authorization of 0.6586 mills approved in 2010 for tax years 2012–2026; authorize the West Bloomfeld Township Public Library to levy a new additional millage for library purposes permitted by law, including maintenance and operations of the Main Library and Westacres Branch and future capital improvements; authorize the new additional millage to be levied at the rate of 0.7000 mills ($0.700 for each $1000 of taxable value) beginning with the December 1, 2024 levy; for a period of 10 years beginning in 2024 through 2033; that may not be increased, renewed, or used for other purposes without voter approval; An estimated $3,376817 will be collected in the frst year that the millage is levied.
Voters in Farmington Public School District ONLY – Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal would renew the authority of the School District, which expires with the 2025 tax levy, to levy up to 18.00 mills ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) to the extent such property is no statutorily exempt, and of which not more than 12.595 mills may be imposed on principal residences, for ten (10) years, the years 2026 to 2035, inclusive, to provide funds for operating expenses of the School District for general school district operating purposes on taxable property. An estimated $49,196,277 will be collected during the 2026 calendar year if the millage is approved and levied.
Voters in Walled Lake Consolidated School District ONLY – Operating Millage Replacement Proposal
This proposal would replace, restore and extend the authority of the School District, which expires with the 2025 tax levy, to levy up to 18.00 mills ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for general operating purposes on taxable property in the School District to the extent such property is not exempt from such levy, restrict the levy on principal residences (owneroccupied homes) to no more than 3.6297mills ($3.6297 per $1,000 of taxable value) for fourteen (14) years, the years 2024 to 2037, inclusive. An estimated $3,232,239 will be collected during the 2024 calendar year if the millage is approved and levied.
Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the West Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s offce, 4550 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld, MI 48323, telephone 248-451-4848. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with special needs as defned by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s offce.
Early Voting Schedule:
• Early voting is open nine (9) consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday before the election and ending on the Sunday before the election. Hours for early voting is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Thursday when hours are noon to 8:00 p.m.
Your early voting site options:
• West Bloomfeld Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld MI 48323
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• Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
Debbie Binder
West Bloomfeld Township Clerk
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 09/25/2024
Seniors
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the seniors that choose to live in multigenerational housing,” he said. “As you get older, it becomes very isolating, and socializing becomes more of a challenge.”
Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, said she sees a lot of multigenerational living situations in Troy and the surrounding areas of metro Detroit.
“Multigenerational homes are huge in areas that have diverse populations,” she said. “I think our population is different today, so you have people that live in the areas that are culturally used to taking care of their grandparents or their parents.”
To accommodate the current wants or needs for multigenerational homes, Toomajian said that the housing market is beginning to build homes specifically for multigenerational housing.
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Politics?
“Developers have been adjusting new construction floor plans to accommodate multigenerational families,” she said via email. “Adding first-floor full bathrooms with showers and first-floor flex rooms that have a multi-purpose: guest room, bedroom, playroom, gym, or an office.”
Creating homes that are designed for the purpose of multigenerational family living situations opens up the doors for saving money in other aspects of life, according to Toomajian.
“What ends up happening is today’s home prices are so high that both parents have to work,” she said. “Then if both parents are working, who is home with the kids? Then grandma moves in to help take care of the kids while the parents are working.”
Shaya said that the desire for a single family home and land will never diminish, but multigenerational living is the most attainable option as he believes that housing affordability will not change anytime soon.
“Economics will sort of dictate that a different model will be more efficient and more welcome for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that multigenerational housing is going to be
an integral part of that model to help with the housing availability issue that many people face.” Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board
1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, September 9, 2024
2. Adoption of Ordinance CZ24-01, an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 26 of Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Code of Ordinances, to amend and broaden the defnition of “personal service establishment” and ensure that all businesses which may fall within that category are permitted uses in the Industrial Offce Park zoning district
The above Synopsis and Ordinance shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations:
(1) Offce of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road
(2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org
Debbie Binder Township Clerk
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 09/25/2024
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS:
The issue has been picking up steam in Macomb County. Municipalities including Sterling Heights, Warren, Center Line, Clinton Township, Harrison Township and Mount Clemens have passed resolutions criticizing Oakland County for its combined sewer overflows. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has also passed a resolution.
Nash traces the accusations back to politics.
“This accusation is an example of a classic political scapegoating tactic, shifting attention away from the real issues at hand: Macomb County’s own costly infrastructure challenges,” Nash said. “For over a decade, Macomb County has failed to address recommendations from EGLE designed to protect the residents and Lake St. Clair.”
Nash touted off-site storage as the largest in the country and green solutions like its rain barrel program to limit combined sewer overflows. Macomb County recently introduced a similar pilot program in Roseville.
At the event, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Board David Woodward provided a full-throated defense of the county’s water management.
“When Macomb County points fingers at Oakland County, and they’ve been doing it for a while, you can bat it away as a distraction of covering up for the fact they’re not making anywhere near the level of investments we are here in Oakland County,” Woodward said.
However, recent accusations by the county have “crossed the line” for Woodward.
“The staff of the Public Works Commissioner in Macomb County knows it’s wrong, the state of Michigan knows it’s wrong and enough is enough,” Woodward said.
Woodward challenged Macomb County.
“It’s time to step up, do your part and meet us halfway,” Woodward said.
Following the press conference, Nash said the Red Run Intercounty Drain Drainage Board would be one avenue through which to hash out some of these details. One of the meetings, which happen monthly, was before the press conference. Members of the board can include “surrounding County Public Works Commissioners wherein the drain traverses,” according to the county’s website. Miller did not bring up these concerns at the meeting.
“She has never brought this up to the board that controls this system,” Nash said. “That seems odd to me.”
He said the county collaborates regionally on many different things. He said this, in the case of Macomb County, is an exception.
“They’ve never come to us with these complaints directly,” Nash said. “If she really wants to solve it, we should solve it together.”
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of the City of Keego Harbor, City of Orchard Lake Village & City of Sylvan Lake who are not already registered, may register to vote at their City Clerk’s Offce; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to their City Clerk’s Offce. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Tuesday, October 21, 2024
After that date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City of Keego Harbor Clerk’s Offce, 2025 Beechmont, Keego Harbor, Ml 48320, City of Orchard Lake Village Clerk’s Offce, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml 48323 & City of Sylvan Lake’s Clerk’s Offce, 1820 Inverness, Sylvan Lake, Ml 48320 at the following times:
• Business hours:
Keego Harbor-Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Orchard Lake - Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sylvan Lake - Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday November 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For the purpose of electing candidates for the following offces:
PRESIDENTIAL President & Vice President
CONGRESSIONAL US Senator and Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature
STATE BOARDS State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner
JUDICIAL Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals, Judge of Circuit Court, Judge of Probate Court & Judge of District Court
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Trustee Member Oakland Community College
CITY Council Members
LOCAL SCHOOL Board Members Bloomfeld Hills Schools, Pontiac Schools, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools & West Bloomfeld Schools
PROPOSALS County – Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage
Millage replacement and increase to improve, operate and maintain Parks, Open space areas, Trails and Recreation Activities in Oakland County, Michigan. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Proposal – Operating Millage Replacement Proposal Keego Harbor – Charter Amendment to Extend the Annual Tax Levy for Police Purposes Section 11.5 allows the city to levy up to 4.0 mills per year for police purposes to 2026.
Orchard Lake- Change Name and Responsibilities of Director of City Services to City Manager.
Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the City of Keego Harbor Clerk’s Offce, 2025 Beechmont, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, City of Orchard Lake Village’s Clerk’s offce, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml 48323 and City of Sylvan Lake’s Clerk’s Offce, 1820 Inverness, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320. A sample ballot may also be viewed at mi.gov/ vote. Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 09/25/2024 0065-2439
CEnd of Watch
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ar buffs who attend this year’s Jammin’ at the Junction will have the opportunity to pay their respects to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
The annual car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road in Roseville. The event is open to the public and free to spectators.
During the day, car owners will display their soupedup muscle cars, classic models, coupes, convertibles and more. The festivities also will include live music, food vendors and awards.
One car that will catch the public’s attention is a 1977
CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS
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Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which Roseville City Manager and Police Commissioner Ryan Monroe owns and maintains. He purchased the vehicle with his own money a few years ago to honor the dedicated Roseville patrolmen who died while serving and protecting the residents of the city.
“I plan to have the car there,” said Monroe, a former police officer. “When you work the road, that is your of-
See CAPRICE on page 17A
LEFT: This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is scheduled to be on display at Jammin’ at the Junction
8 a.m.
5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue
12 Mile Road, in Roseville.
car pays tribute to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: This display plaque lists the many local businesses and Roseville police officers that helped restore the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic on their own time at no cost to the city.
Photo by Maria Allard
Caprice
fice. It’s a nice thing for the department and community to have the police vehicle at Jammin’ at the Junction. People like it.”
When shopping around for a commemorative car, Monroe “looked at all kinds of vehicles.” While the ’77 model was never a police car, Monroe felt the spacious and comfortable sedan was the best representation for the officers who lost their lives.
The honored patrolmen are: Albert O. DeSmet, Robert Alfred Young, William Oliver and Lawrence Cooney. All four men are remembered on the Officer Down Memorial Page website at odmp.org. The website tells brief stories of the law enforcement officers and the circumstances in which they died.
DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit Nov. 5, 1987. DeSmet, 44, was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
According to the website, Clinton Township police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. DeSmet and
his partner, James Edwards, activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes of Gratiot Avenue when the vehicle struck them from behind.
DeSmet’s patrol car slid into the median and he was killed while Edwards was reportedly injured. The driver continued on until he crashed at an intersection. As time went on, the driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state hospital for four years and released.
Young’s “End of Watch” occurred Feb. 18, 1978, when he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after pursuing a suspect on foot. The 51-year-old officer was assisting an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect then broke free and ran from the scene.
Young chased after him, tackled and handcuffed him and returned him to the ambulance. After a few minutes, the patrolman collapsed. The married father of three was transported to a local hospital where he died.
The Officer Down Memorial Page states that Oliver and Cooney — on duty together June 15, 1937 — died by gunfire after they apprehended a youth who was un-
der arrest for burglarizing a local gas station.
The suspect and a second juvenile were handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when one of them grabbed Oliver’s handgun and shot him. When Cooney heard the gunshots, he rushed to the scene and was shot at by the suspects.
“He began to chase the suspects and as he rounded the corner he was shot several times,” the website states. “Although wounded, he continued to fire at the suspects.”
Cooney drove himself to the police station and collapsed. A milkman passing by took him to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two sons. Oliver succumbed to his wounds about one month later on July 12. He was survived by his wife and four children.
The 19-year-old suspect in the shootout was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, he was paroled Jan. 25, 1963.
“I wanted to acknowledge those officers and draw attention to the police and city,” Monroe said. “I think it’s so important to remember their sacrifices.”
Many local organizations have offered their time to help restore the Chevy without any cost to the city of Roseville or the Police Department, as no city funds were used for the project.
“The Roseville Auto Shop was generous to give it a good tune-up and make it road ready,” Monroe said. “Lafata Auto Body helped with some of the body work.”
Other contributors listed on a display plaque include Automotive Color Supply Inc., in Roseville; Van’s Towing & Transport in Roseville; US Farathane, of Sterling Heights; ABS Storage Products in Detroit; Majik Graphics in Clinton Township; and Roseville officers Brian Dobrzycki, David Lukasavage, Matthew Lesperance and his dad, Dennis Lesperance. The police officers volunteered on their own time.
The Caprice Classic is stored in a city building and taken out on occasion for events, including parades.
“It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”
For more information on Jammin’ at the Junction or to register your car, visit roseville-mi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.
were underutilized because of lack of investment, as well as providing grants to Oakland County governments.
“For instance, we built a playground for Royal Oak Township,” he said. “Built a playground in Hazel Park as well. Southfield’s using some of the money to create some improvements at Beech Woods Park. Oak Park’s building a farmer’s market. So it was a combination of things, but it was all pretty much centered in the urban population centers of the county.”
The potential $100 million investment from the new millage would bring major capital improvements to improve the recreational use of all 15 parks, trails, recreational attractions and the Oakland County Farmers Market, officials said.
“What we’ve looked at here is a combination of not only maintenance but creating a system-wide update to our park system,
which is going to be 60 years old in two years. We do have some major projects that need to be done to refresh those spaces to create amenities and features that are more responsive to the current needs of the public and make those spaces more attractive for people to come and enjoy.” Ward added.
He explained that the goal is to continue to partner with local governments. The Oakland County parks system will expand from 15 parks to 19 in the next two or three years with the addition of the Southfield Woods Nature Preserve at the existing Beech Woods Park; Oak Park Woods, which will take a portion of Shepherd Park; Turtle Woods in Troy; and the 100 acres south of the courthouse in Pontiac that Oakland County transferred to the park system.
“About 55% of the county right now lives within a 10-minute drive of one of our parks,” Ward said. “This partnership model, where we work together with local governments, we think has tremendous potential for us to move the dial on that from 55% to 90% in a few years by acquiring and devel-
oping new properties together.”
He added that if the millage is approved, OCP plans to enter into a partnership with Rochester Hills to develop Nowicki Park and a partnership with West Bloomfield Township to collaborate on the development of Pine Lake Park. Ward mentioned Turtle Woods in Troy as an example of the challenges the county park system faces when acquiring new properties for nature preserves and parks. He said that currently, OCP is in the process of reapplying for a grant from the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund, and if denied again, the millage would allow them to move forward with work at the site regardless of whether that grant is obtained. Ward also mentioned that the unpaved parking lot at Catalpa Oaks in Southfield is another great example of a major improvement needed at an existing park. Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights needs more than $10 million in investments to update outdated and deteriorating facilities. He explained that the cost of public water supply for the irrigation
of the Red Oaks Golf Course is more than $100,000 annually. Oakland County Parks is working to address this issue by developing a system to utilize and recycle stormwater for irrigation and aims to address the lack of sufficient parking at the park.
Since its inception in 1966 with one park of 190 acres, the Oakland County parks system has expanded to 15 parks, with more on the way. The department has more than 7,000 acres, 80 miles of trails and nearly 2 million visitors annually.
“We are always looking for new opportunities, new things that we could do to reach more people and provide a chance for people to have fun, get active and enjoy the outdoors,” Ward said.
For more information about the proposed millage, visit OaklandCountyParks. com and select the tab labeled “2024 Millage.” Residents can share their feedback by emailing info@OaklandCountyParks.com.
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070
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CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeal at their Regular Meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan:
- Campanale Appeal- 3508 Erie Drive (Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of Retaining Walls)
- Mitchell Appeal - 3763 Indian Trail (Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of Retaining Walls)
- Our Lady of Refuge Parish Appeal - 3750 Commerce Road (Variance to Install Fence in the Front Yard of the Property on a Comer Lot)
- Abdal Appeal-4480 Dow Ridge (Lakeside Setback Variance for an Attached Deck)
Complete copies of the request are available for review at the Offce of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Offce, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing.
Rhonda McClellan
CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 09/25/2024
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Celebrating the Joys of Senior Living –A Commitment Ceremony at All Seasons West Bloomfeld
At All Seasons West Bloomfield, a heartwarming commitment ceremony recently celebrated the love and unity of two beloved residents. The bride and groom, who have been cherished members of the community for nearly a decade, have shared a loving relationship for the past eight years, forming a friendship while at the community. Inspired by the movie Queen Bees, they decided to solidify their bond with a commitment ceremony that brought together family, friends, and fellow residents in a truly memorable event. The ceremony was a touching tribute to family and tradition. The bride’s son took on the special role of ofciant, and the grandkids carried sunfowers down the aisle, where each bloom symbolized a grandparent who had passed away. The fowers were gathered into a bouquet, representing the enduring presence of family even in their absence. The emotional moment was further enhanced by a grandson who, as a talented musician, played the guitar and sang while the grandchildren walked down the aisle.
Residents of All Seasons West Bloomfeld were invited to the ceremony, and to join the celebration afterwards in the community’s bistro. They enjoyed an array of appetizers, punch, and delightful homemade initial cookies. Meanwhile, the families of the bride and groom gathered in one of All Season’s private dining rooms for a celebratory brunch.
Expressing their deep gratitude, the couple refected on their journey, saying, “We can’t imagine our wedding being anywhere else—this is where we met, fell in love, and are living our lives.”
All Seasons West Bloomfield is located at 5600 Drake Road in West Bloomfield. They can be reached at 248-419-7838.
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OF THE WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK
Fake ID leads to real suspect
BERKLEY — A 20-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman was caught attempting to use fake identification at 12:06 p.m. Aug. 18 at 3916 W. 11 Mile Road.
Police were called to Quality Roots for a report of a woman attempting to use a fake ID to buy marijuana. When the fake ID was caught by the store, the woman left the scene before police arrived.
While the ID was fake, police said that it did list the woman’s real address. Police were able to track down the woman and called her to the Public Safety Department, where she was issued a citation.
Police arrest motorcyclist
BERKLEY — A 35-year-old Rochester Hills man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime at 9:39 p.m. Aug. 17 near Woodward Avenue and West 12 Mile Road.
According to the Berkley Public Safety Department, a patrol vehicle on Woodward became aware of a situation where a driver on a red motorcycle with a passenger began speeding away from a Berkley police officer at a gas station.
Police stated the driver was seen disobeying road closures and driving around the cones placed on Coolidge Highway.
The patrol vehicle attempted to stop the motorcyclist, but the motorcyclist reportedly did not stop. The officer followed the motorcycle, which was traveling between 70 and 80 mph, according to the report.
The motorcycle ended up in an area of Woodward that was congested with traffic due to the Dream Cruise. The motorcyclist attempted to hide behind a building, but police were pointed to its location by witnesses, the report states.
Police were able to arrest the driver, who according to the report told authorities that he had a gun on his person. The passenger was able to contact someone for a ride from the scene.
Incense starts fire in empty apartment
FARMINGTON — Public safety officers responded to Chatham Hills Apartments on a smoke investigation around 8:35 p.m. Aug. 26.
When officers arrived they detected smoke coming from underneath the door to a second story apartment. The apartment was unattended and locked.
The officers forced entry and found an active fire within. Officers extinguished the fire, the origin of which was determined to be unattended incense placed near an apartment wall.
Driver fails to stop for police
FARMINGTON — An officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding at Grand River and Power Aug.
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and siren, the vehicle continued westbound on Grand River to Shiawassee, where it stopped for a red light. The officer attempted to get the driver’s attention, with negative results. The vehicle was eventually boxed in at Grand River and Drake. The 49-year-old driver was arrested and cited for failing to stop for a police officer’s signal.
Someone steals purse at hospital
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, an unknown person stole the complainant’s purse from Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road.
Police catch suspected mail thief
NOVI — A police officer reported seeing a man with a backpack standing in the middle of West Park Drive near Humboldt Drive at 2:29 a.m. Sept. 3.
The man was swaying back and forth with his head down, according to the police report. The man had no reaction when the officer pulled up directly behind him with his lights on.
When the officer got out of his car and called out to the man, the man responded by walking toward the sidewalk, according to the report. The officer then placed the man in handcuffs and asked to search his bag. Inside the bag, the officer reportedly found 22 pieces of mail that belonged to nearby small businesses. The man was then arrested and taken to the Novi Police Department. The mail was returned to the businesses, who police said chose to press charges against the man.
Surfboard goes missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A complainant went to the Police Department Aug. 29 to report that their surfboard was taken from their boat at the West Acres Marina.
No suspects were reported.
Sports cards reported missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — An officer took a report of stolen baseball and basketball cards from a residence in the Aldingbrooke complex Aug. 31.
The reporting party explained that they had placed a box of cards on top of their water heater in March, and when they went to retrieve them Aug. 17, the cards were gone. No suspects were reported.
Motorcyclist punches woman’s side mirror
BIRMINGHAM — A 51-year-old Royal Oak woman
Camp Out: Set up tents at 3 p.m. Sept. 27, activities such as crafts, fishing and toasting s’mores start at 4:30 p.m., guided hike in morning Sept. 28, and checkout at 10:30 a.m., Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1917, lazoury@wbparks. org, wbparks.org/event/camp-out
SEPT. 27-29
Michigan Women’s Expo: Hundreds of exhibits and vendors covering health and wellness, beauty and skin care, clothing and accessories, home décor, self-defense and safety training, travel, cooking and baking, Michigan authors and books, senior care resources, and much more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 27-28 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, kohlerexpo.com/michigan-womens-expo
SEPT. 28
Community yard sale: Also bake sale and food truck, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Spirit of Grace Church, 2399 Figa Ave. in West Bloomfield, money supports program feeding those in need, (248) 338-3505
SEPT. 29
Music @ Main: Hear folk musician Matt Watroba, 2 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
OCT. 2-6
MARVAC RV & Camping Show: Hundreds of recreational vehicles, parts, accessories, campground information and more, 1-8 p.m. Oct. 2-4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, www.suburban collectionshowplace.com/upcoming-events
OCT. 5
Pine Lake Cemetery Tour: Learn history of founding residents, prominent people, sports figures and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4351 Middlebelt Road in West Bloomfield, gwbhs.org/events
Hearts of Vision Chamber Orchestra: Concert featuring “world’s only chamber orchestra composed of visually impaired musicians,” 8 p.m.,
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Avenue, she encountered a group of motorcyclists traveling at a high rate of speed who were visibly angry with motorists who were not getting out of their way.
One of the motorcyclists intentionally smashed the victim’s side mirror with their fist. An investigation was ongoing.
Police break up fight at restaurant
BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol were at a restaurant in the 200 block of South Old Woodward around 1 a.m. Sept. 1 when a fight broke out between several men.
One, a 28-year-old Sterling Heights man, resisted officers’ attempts to stop the fight and continued to behave aggressively. As officers attempted to subdue him, another man, a 35-year-old Macomb resident, grabbed one officer’s shoulder and pulled him backwards. Both suspects were arrested, with the Sterling Heights man charged with disturbing the peace and obstruction of justice, and the Macomb man charged with obstruction of justice.
Police arrest speeding drunk driver
ROCHESTER — A Rochester officer performing stationary radar in the area of Main and Romeo saw a vehicle traveling at 52 mph in a 25 mph zone at approximately 3 a.m. Aug. 24. The officer conducted a traffic stop and also observed the vehicle to have an expired plate.
The driver failed all field sobriety tasks and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.15%. The driver was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and released, pending a later court date.
Woman arrested for being drunk and disorderly
ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to an apartment complex pool for a disturbance at approximately 5 p.m. Aug. 28.
The caller indicated there was a group of individuals drinking, and the one female kept falling into the pool due to her intoxication.
Officers arrived and spoke with management, who confiscated the alcoholic beverages. Officers attempted to speak with the female who was causing the main disturbance, but she continued to cause a disturbance. At that point, she was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and was released with a citation.
Man reports assault after going home with stranger
SOUTHFIELD — At 12:16 a.m. Aug. 19, a man met a woman and went back to her home, where they
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in The J (formerly Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit), 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 406-6677, theberman.org
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton tribute: 8 p.m., The HawkFarmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com
Human Library: Learn life experiences from human instead of book, noon-4 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
OCT. 9
Celebrate National Book Group Month: Meet with book club members and Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell, 7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, free but registration required, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
OCT. 11-13
‘The Danger of Hope’: Performed by heal. be. live., 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12 and 3 p.m. Oct. 13, 20-minute talkback to follow 50-minute one-act play, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, healbelive.com/tickets
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Private group hayrides: Maximum of 30 people can ride for 20 minutes (includes “nature-knowledge stops”), plus cider, doughnuts and four roll-up picnic blankets, slots available 5-8 p.m. Oct. 10-11 and 17-18, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1917, lazoury@wbparks.org
Farmers markets: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
• 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through end of December, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com, oakgov.com
Orchard Lake Museum open houses: Tour home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13 and 18, Nov. 10 and
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and assaulted him, according to a police report. He contacted police after leaving her residence.
Witness thwarts theft attempt
SOUTHFIELD — A resident reported to Southfield police that he saw a man attempting to remove the wheels and tires from a vehicle in the 20000 block of Charlton Square at 12:27 a.m. Aug.
a preliminary breath test.
Book Club Play’: Performance by The Inspired Acting Company, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 27-Oct. 6, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled
15, and Dec. 8 and 20, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free but donations encouraged, gwbhs.org/events
Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake.org/community_center
• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of
Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 6698108, commercetwp.com/library Veterans peer support group: For men, hosted by Oakland Community Health Network, 5:30-7 p.m. every third Tuesday of month through November, CNS Healthcare, 279 Summit Drive in Waterford, RSVP to (248) 294-0063
Enchanted: Immersive and illuminated forest walks, 1-mile tours take approximately one hour to complete and start around dusk with final entries around 10:15 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 3 (except Halloween) with special event programming on select nights, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com
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