A computer upgrade should help keep Independence Township departments on the same page. The Department of Public Works is seeking an upgrade from Novell to Windows operating systems, so it would be compatible with the rest of the township. Trustees voted unanimously Oct. 2 to approve the plan, costing $22,712.35 to be split equally between […]
State-of-the-art technology could make the township more efficient, and provide for civil defense, officials say. Independence Township Department of Public Works went before the Township Board Oct. 2, requesting consideration of the $580,000 broadband wireless project. The cost would be split between the general fund, $14,492; library, $5,196; fire, $16,308; and water/sewer fund balances, not […]
Independence Township Trustee Neil Wallace denied a request to resign and instead will run for supervisor in 2012. “I’ve given it some thought and as a result of that call, I’ve made the determination and I intend to win to be the next township supervisor,? Wallace said at the Jan. 31 township meeting. Trustee Mark […]
Some alphabet soup offered by Oakland County could save the township money. Scott Oppmann, manager for Application Services Division, Oakland County Department of Information Technology, offered Independence Township Department of Public Works the opportunity to share the county’s computerized maintenance management system, CMMS, Customer Request Management, CRM, and permitting application system. The only thing the […]
City Council has a vacancy after the Feb. 1 resignation of Councilman Chuck Inabnit. Inabnit served on the council for five years, but due to personal reasons had to resign. ‘I had to concentrate more on my family,? he said. ‘It wouldn’t be fair to the taxpayers because I couldn’t be there.? ‘It was a […]
The Colts of Troy (5-2) may have trampled on the Wolves gridiron in the first half, but the Wolves (7-0) howled back in the second to bring a homecoming victory of 27-16. ‘Troy is a great football team, so well coached and it’s just a great win for us,? said Clarkston Head Coach Kurt Richardson. […]
Kruse and Muer Oakland County restaurant is set to move into the former Deer Lake Inn on Dixie Highway after unanimous approval by Independence Township Board. Casey and Alex Kruse stood before the township board, Jan 31, to request transfer of ownership. “We’ve really wanted to come to this area for quite some time,? said […]
When it comes to retirement most people take up a hobby such as golf, bridge, and painting. Oh, and let’s not forget moving to Florida. For Springfield Township resident Jean Cavalier, retirement means all of these things and more. While growing up Cavalier said she had always had a love for art and took every […]
City officials were happy to see an extra $71,508 added to the general fund, making a total of $219,134. ‘Every year that figure will either increase or decrease,? said City Manager Dennis Ritter. ‘Fortunately, it’s been increasing ever since I’ve been here.? The general fund, which represents 31 percent of the overall budget brought in […]
City officials figured out how to save Clarkston and residents some money by refunding bonds at a lower interest rate. Council voted unanimously, Jan. 23, to approve the refunding. According to City Manager Dennis Ritter, Clarkston has three series of bonds, which were taken out in 2002 for water lines and road improvements. The three […]