Drivers seem to be frequently running the stopsign at Oakbridge and Ridgeside according to alert resident Russell Zahodnik in a Nextdoor posting. Oakland Township Sentinel alerted our Township Supervisor Mike Bailey and Manager Adam Kline to this issue and suggested the Sheriff Department check it out. See the email and Nextdoor posting here: Residents Running Stopsign in Oakland Farms
Oakland Township has had AAA Bond Rating for 16 Years; No Unfunded Liabilities Forever
As far back as I have looked in Township records the Township has been fiscally responsible. Our previous and current Boards have not saddled us with large unfunded debts coming due in the future as some Townships (like Bloomfield) have.
When we need municipal bonds to finance buildngs or property purchases our AAA rating means we can offer the lowest interest rates. Some of us who are not accountants love to poke fun at our “bean-counters” perceived unwillingness to spend any money at all for anything. We have been fortunate to have those on our Boards who watch the spending and financial committments closely.
Stony Creek Crossing Wastewater (sewage) Treatment Plant Controversial
The proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), that many would call a sewage treatment plant, raised many questions from residents and the Commissioners. Lombardo has an NPDES permit granted by the State of Michigan MDEQ. The township has no say in granting or denying this permit. State Law cuts us out. Planning Commissioner George Platz asked Lombardo to find some examples of this actual design and membrane technology working in real life. See more here:Stony Creek Crossing WWTP
156-Home Jensam Development is Coming to 247 acres on Clarkston Road by 4/3 Board Vote in October 2019.
See the full story at this link:
156 Home Jensam Development Coming to 247 acres on Clarkston Road
Letter to Township Planning Coordinator Re: Stony Creek Crossing MDEQ Wastewater Treatment Permit
This letter sent 3/1/20 by email suggests that Planning Commission give very close scrutiny to the wastewater permit granted by the state MDEQ in 2016.
New 143 Home Development proposed on 254 Acres on West Buell Rd by the power lines – “Stony Creek Crossing” by Lombardo and Cranbrook Homes
Read article at this link:
New 143 Home Development Proposed on Buell Rd by Power Lines
One Resident’s 24 Concerns about Oakland Township Fire Department
Read my letter to Supervisor Michael Bailey here:
Bob Yager – Editor- Oakland Township Sentinel
Want to Appeal Your Tax Assessment? – Follow Judy Workings’ Advice in Preparing for Board of Review in March
Want to Appeal Your Tax Assessment? – Follow Judy Workings’ Advice in Preparing for Board of Review in March
If your property has been assessed at too high a value, you pay too much property tax. You can appeal a too high assessment to the Board of Review. Read more here: Want to Appeal Your Tax Assessment
Some Reading for President’s Day
It is my opinion that George Washington was our greatest president.
He could have been king or dictator, but rejected that role. He could have run for a third or more terms, as President, but did not.
On this President’s Day, his farewell address, where he advises he will not seek a third term and gives his advice to the country is not outdated but is still very relevant, especially paragraphs 20-25 concerning the hazards of political parties.
Oakland Township Sentinel 