Sheriff’s Department Crime Reports for Oakland Township in The Record Newspaper for 11/27-12/3/24, Page 2
The Record provides brief summaries of crimes in Oakland Township each week in a box. This week the box is on page 2. We have more than I thought.
Also in this issue of The Record is an interesting editorial on page 13 asking for our help in pushing the legislature to pass FOIA laws that include the governor’s office. Apparently we are one of only two states exempting the governor’s office from Freedom of Information requests. (Think Flint Water Crisis.)
Also on page 13 is the paper’s perspective on its nine years of service.
You can subscribe to The Record on-line for $15 here: https://www.myrecordnewspaper.com/
Real Estate Advisor to Evaluate Cider Mill for Best Use
This bears watching. This appeared on the Township Website a couple of days ago. It did not get communicated via email to township subscribers. At least I did not get it. That’s why I check the Township website every day for any surprises.
Board of Trustees Sworn In
Tonight November 20, 2024. Left to right, Emily Campbell – New Trustee; John Giannangeli – returning Treasurer; Robin Buxar – returning Supervisor; Dave Mabry – returning Clerk; Jeanne Langlois – returning Trustee; John Casadei- new Trustee; Absent – Jack Elder – returning trustee.
The oath and some information about it can be seen here
Library Board Election Results
Thanks to Jeanne Langlois for alerting me to this.
Collins Road Traffic Safety
At this Tuesday’s Board of Trustee’s meeting, I plan to edit the report at the link below to fit into my alloted 3 minutes at “Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda”.
My report at the link above is based on the Sheriff Dept. report below.
Sheriff Dept. report ” Collins Road Speed Data”
Weekly Summary – October 26-November 2
Posts on Oakland Township Sentinel in the past week
Articles in other news sources this week:
The Record – October 30 issue on-line – https://www.myrecordnewspaper.com/
- Article on Board deliberations on what type of LED bulbs to use now that DTE has phased out mercury bulbs (considering dark skys, traffic safety and health). See also October 22, 2024 Board of trustee minutes and video.
- One legal notice
Rochester Post – October 31
- Article on current library negotiations
New draft minutes and/or videos of Government meetings posted during this past week.
October 22, Board of Trustees, Special Meeting, Mostly Closed
Excerpt from minutes; no video, of course
October 22, Board of Trustees, Regular Meeting
Link to draft minutes
Link to video (2 hours)
https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/KGL-y_dHhCluQTy7c6YoVBzzQ5eHj7Lr/media/908666
Election Commission, October 8, 2024, (4 minutes duration)
Minutes link below; no video.
Historic District Commission, October 16, 2024, (2 hours)
Many topics discussed.
Link to video: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/KGL-y_dHhCluQTy7c6YoVBzzQ5eHj7Lr/media/907385
Link to draft minutes – https://ecode360.com/OA3183/document/753096294.pdf
Library Board, October 10, 2024 (36 minutes)
Link to draft minutes- https://ecode360.com/OA3183/document/753098622.pdf
Link to video – https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/KGL-y_dHhCluQTy7c6YoVBzzQ5eHj7Lr/media/906051
- Selected Kelly firm as new legal counsel for help in future negotiations with RHPL
- Revised budget to accommodate survey and legal fees
- Heard public comment
- Board member Dr. Henry Carels and Board President Mark Gerhard commented
Library Board, October 7, 2024 (2 hours)
- selected firm for survey
- 23 citizen comments
- comments by library board about current contract situation
Link to draft minutes – https://ecode360.com/OA3183/document/753098622.pdf
Link to video – https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/KGL-y_dHhCluQTy7c6YoVBzzQ5eHj7Lr/media/905043
Meetings coming up next week
Safety Paths and Trails Committee – Wednesday, November 6, Township Hall, 4393 Collins Rd., 1st Floor Board room, Collins Road – agenda https://ecode360.com/OA3183/document/753098823.pdf
Rochester Hills Public Library – Per Resident Contribution (via property taxes) by Community (2005-2023)
The data sources:
Contribution for each of three communities from annual audited financial reports of RHPL
Population
- 2010 and 2020 – U.S. Census
- Other years – nielsberg.com
Complete data used to make this graph in the excel spreadsheet at link below. Also has details of revenue and expenses.
Contrast these facts with this incorrect information provided in August 8, 2024 approved Library Board minutes. These minutes say on page 3, paragraph 3 referring to a Library Board Member.
“She stated that the higher value of Oakland Township homes
results in hundreds of dollars more per resident paying for library services.”
Link to 8/8/24 minutes.
Oakland Township Sentinel 