See the tribute to Doug on the Parks Facebook page. Please visit the page and record your memories / impression of Doug.
https://www.facebook.com/OTParks/
I reproduce it below. Scroll down to see some photos.
Planning Commission Annual Report Available
This report on pages 73-76 of Board of Trustees meeting packet for 2/24/26 nicely summarizes the purpose of this Commission and 2025 activities including member attendance records.
State Lawmakers Propose Sweeping Reduction in local Control of Zoning – Purpose – Affordable Housing – Negative Reaction from Area Elected Officials
At 2/24/26 Board of Trustees meeting Supervisor Robin Buxar asked Manager Joe Merucci to summarize the changes proposed. His comments can be seen on the meeting video starting at about 42:20 https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/KGL-y_dHhCluQTy7c6YoVBzzQ5eHj7Lr/media/1006966
See a SEMCOG summary here
here:https://smcg.informz.net/InformzDataService/OnlineVersion/Pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9MTIyNjQ1NzI=
The link below provided by Supervisor Buxar shows local officials opposition.
https://smcg.informz.net/InformzDataService/OnlineVersion/Pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9MTIyNjc4NzE=
Important Public Meeting, March 10, 2-5 PM, Township Hall. Township Board and County Road Commission (RCOC) to Review Detailed Proposal for Paving Gallagher and Silverbell from Gallagher West to Existing Pavement.
What we residents know about this project is in the 5/13/25 board meeting packet on pages 103-107
Key Points in Packet Information
Cost to Township $1,200,000 – $1,400,000 plus property acquisition costs.
Total cost $12,000,000 – $14,000,000
Large Federal grant to RCOC.
“Hundreds of trees to be removed”.
“Property acquisition” (For what? Traffic Circle??)
Manager Joe Merucci said that RCOC wants approval by May.
We paid $48,000 for the study so far.
Two Board of Trustees Meetings on Tuesday, February 24
First at 6 PM is a Special Meeting. The only agenda item (click on link below) is a closed session to discuss two topics. But note that there is an opportunity for public comment after the closed session.
Then at 7 PM is the Regular Meeting for second Tuesday of the month. Below is a link to the agenda and meeting packet
The main items are:
Request by the Gallo Family, 703 East Gunn Road, to conduct its annual fireworks display on
August 1st.
Consideration of approving the Stoney Creek Ravine Nature Park site plan.
Consideration of receiving and filing the 2025 Planning Commission annual report.
Consideration of establishing a meeting date and time to review the Gallagher Road and Silver
Bell Road preliminary paving project report.
Trustees Office Hours, Monday, February 16th, 3 PM, Township Hall Board Room
Even though Township Hall is closed for business Monday, Trustees John Casadei, Emily Campbell, and Jeanne Langlois will be available to discuss whatever is on you mind.
Historic District Commission Meeting, Wednesday, February 18th – Garling Barn “Park?” Plans and Other Topics
See agenda here:
See 48 pages of supporting documents and photos here:
Stony Creek Ravine Nature Park Extensive Plans Reviewed by Planning Commission and Their Consultants- Approval by Board of Trustees Recommended
See the Planning Commission minutes here:
The plan documents and consultant opinion letters were filed under “Agenda” rather than Meeting Packet, Here they are:
Safety Paths and Trials Committee Abandoning Snell Rd. path in Favor of Sheldon Road Path
Read February 4th minutes at link below:
Also extensive information on path repair and maintenance and millage here:
Board of Trustees Approve Purchase of $8, 444 Speed Monitoring Trailer
See draft meeting minutes here:
https://ecode360.com/OA3183/document/753229936.pdf
For background details on agenda items see the meeting packet here:
Oakland Township Sentinel 