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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2005.10.06 - 279741 IP MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 05228 BY: Christine Long, District #7 IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2005; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of Milford has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible mosquito control project; and WHEREAS the FY 2005 authorized amount of funding for the Village of Milford is $2,317.10 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Village of Milford for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the project submitted by the Village of Milford as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2005 appropriation in the amount of $2,317.10 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Village of Milford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are presented. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. ‘/1-- COAKLANDI COUNTY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES \ 151 (r? L. BROOKS PATTERSON, OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE HEALTH DIVISION George J. Miller,M.A., Manager August 29, 2005 Timothy J. Soave, Manager Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 403 Pontiac, Michigan 48341-0403 Dear Mr. Soave: I am in receipt of a West Nile Virus fund reimbursement request from the Village of Milford dated August 19, 2005. After having reviewed their documentation, I find them in compliance with Oakland County Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution 05061 and in compliance with at least one of the four major categories for reimbursement. This letter will, therefore, certify that all expenses submitted for reimbursement are for qualifying mosquito control projects. Should you have any questions, please direct them to me at 248-858- 1410. Sincerely, OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION Department of Human Services "7 George J. Miller, M.A. Man4e,r/Hea1th Officer GJM:cjh cc: Becky Jacques, CMFA Treasurer/Finance Director Village of Milford BLDG 36 EAST 1200 N TELEGRAPH RD DEPT 432 250 ELIZABETH LK RD 27725 GREENFIELD RD 1010 E WEST MAPLE RD PONTIAC MI 48341-0432 • PONTIAC MI 48341-1050 • SOUTHFIELD MI 48076-3625 • WALLED LAKE MI 48390-3588 (94R1 cg- 9R1-1 (9z1R1 A.9,4_7nnn 19.011 Q9A-TIOn PRESIDENT: RON FOWKES PRESIDENT PRO TEM: THOMAS NADER ft Becky Jac Treasurer/Finance Director 'VILLAGE OF MILFORD REMVED'Ain NCIL MEMBERS: JERRY AUBRY ELIZABETH NEER RICHARD KOSTIN JAMES KOVACH TERRI VIERACKER August 19, 2005 Mr. Timothy J. Soave Manager, Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 403 Pontiac, MI 48341-0403 Dear Mr. Soave: Attached please find copies of invoices for expenses eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund. The Village is requesting a total reimbursement of $1,645.00. The breakdown is as follows: May 2005 Newsletter Newspaper Ads 8-4 & 8-11-05 $1,045.00 $ 600.00 If you need any further information, please call me at (248) 684-1515 or e-mail me at biacques@villageofmilford.orq. 1100 ATLANTIC STREET • MILFORD, MICHIGAN 48381 PHONE (248) 684-1515 • FAX (248)684-5502 • email: milfordvillage®villageofmilford.org F 31ilfoftl Timc 405 N. Main St. Milford, MI 48381 (248) 685-1507 • FAX (248) 685-2892 Village of Milford 1100 Atlantic Milford, MI 48381 Half Page ad — Milford Times "West Nile Virus" August 4, 2005 $300.00 Half Page ad — Milford Times "West Nile Virus" August 11, 2005 .$300.00 Total Due: $600.00 • Livingston County Daily Press & Argus • Milford Times • • Northville Record • Novi News • South Lyon Herald • AUGUST 1, 2005 ' 0;11. Id,"(0 I° PAGE 1 - 6 engineers and approve the expenditure in an amount not-to- exceed $5,800 for the road bridge inspections and $16,000 for the waterway dam inspections as described in the memo from Wade Trim dated 7/22/05 (on file in Village office). Motion CARRIED Authorize Wade Trim to Prepare Contract Documents, Bidding Assistance, Bid Tabulation and Award Recommendation for Sanitary Sewer Televising Scope CM-08-157-05 Nader moved, Kostin seconded, to waive the normal bidding procedures, as the services provided by Wade Trim for the Sanitary Sewer Television Inspection project are professional services and approve the funds in an amount not-to-exceed $8,400. Motion CARRIED Approve Five Lakes Grill Request to Sell Alcohol — Milford Memories CM-08-158-05 Kostin moved, Kovach seconded, to approve the application for outdoor liquor at Milford Memories subject to conditions of the application, any additional direction by the Milford Memories Committee and a certificate of insurance naming the Village as additional insured to be provided the Village Clerk. Motion CARRIED Approve Resolution 05-018 Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund CM-08-159-05 Nader moved, Kostin seconded, to adopt Resolution 05-018 as follows: WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Oakland County Executive, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has established a West Nile Virus Fund Program to assist cities, villages and townships in addressing mosquito control activities; and WHEREAS, Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program authorizes Oakland County cities, villages, and townships to apply for reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred in connection with personal mosquito protection measures/activity, mosquito habitat eradication, mosquito larviciding or focused adult mosquito insecticide spraying in designated community green areas; and WHEREAS, the Village of Milford, Oakland County, Michigan has incurred expenses in connection with mosquito control activities believed to be eligible for reimbursement under Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council authorizes and directs its Treasurer, as agent for the Village of Milford, in the manner and to the extent provided under Oakland County Board of Commissioner Miscellaneous • . AUGUST 1, 2005 PAGE 1 -7 Resolution 03060, to request reimbursement of eligible mosquito control activity under Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program. Motion CARRIED Accept Resignation of Heavner from P & R (3-yr. term) CM-08-160-05 Kovach moved, Nader seconded, to accept the resignation of Alan Heavner from the Parks & Rec. Commission. Motion CARRIED CALL TO THE PUBLIC Fowkes asked if there was anyone present who wished to address Council on a matter that was not on the agenda. There was no response from the public. MANAGER'S REPORT Shufflebarger reported that the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Road Informational Public Meeting. He said it will be taped by Comcast and rebroadcast prior to the election. He reminded everyone that Milford Memories is 8/12,13 & 14/05. COUNCILMEMBERS REMARKS Aubry asked about the outdoor seating at Flatts. He said they were not observing the five ft. clearance required by ordinance. Sapelak said he would check on it. Kovach asked about Taco Bell's drive-thru hours. He said they advertise being open until 2:00 a.m. and he thought they had been approve for 1:00 a.m. Sapelak said he would check the site plan. Kovach asked about the traffic signal at Farmer Jack. He said at 11:30 p.m. he had to wait 3 I/2 minutes when there was no traffic. Kostin said he had to wait 3 or 4 minutes with no traffic also. Shufflebarger said the would contact the RCOC again. Kostin asked about the blow-up soft drink cup on top of Quiznos. Shufflebarger said they had a permit for it. 14-1 Village of Milford bjacques@villageofrnitford.org (248) 884-1515 Phone (248) 684-5502 Fax Memo To: Council President Ron Fowkes and Council Members From: Becky Jacques, Village Treasurer/Finance Director Date: July 25, 2005 Re: West Nile Virus Reimbursement Oakland County established a West Nile Virus Fund that makes money available to local communities for mosquito control activities. The Village portion of this funding is $2,317.10. The amount allocated is not nearly sufficient to cover costs for a project such as cleaning all catch basins within the village. As we did last year, the Village will utilize our quarterly newsletter to educate residents and the cost of the newsletter will be eligible for reimbursement under the program. In addition to the newsletter, we propose to continue our efforts to educate the public by running two ads in the Milford Times, and possibly do one direct mailing to residents at the end of August. Action Requested Approve the resolution authorizing West Nile Virus Fund expense reimbursement request. • Page 1 . I t * 14 - 2 VILLAGE OF MILFORD WEST NILE VIRUS PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Village of Milford is focusing its prevention efforts on educating our residents about West Nile Virus through direct mailings, brochures, newspaper advertisements and future web site information. Information has been disseminated that defines the virus, how it is spread, who is most at risk, symptoms of infection, and how to reduce the risk of becoming infected, as well as how to eliminate breeding areas. Total cost is unknown at this time, but is estimated at $2,317.10. • 14-3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: JERRY AUBRY ELIZABETH HEER RICHARD KOSTIN JAMES KOVACH TERRI VIERACKER VILLAGE OF MILFORD PRESIDENT: RON FOWKES PRESIDENT PRO TEM: THOMAS NADER Village of Milford's Resolution 05-018 Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Oakland County Executive, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has established a West Nile Virus Fund Program to assist cities, villages and townships in addressing mosquito control activities; and WHEREAS, Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program authorizes Oakland County cities, villages, and townships to apply for reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred in connection with personal mosquito protection measures/activity, mosquito habitat eradication, mosquito larviciding or focused adult mosquito insecticide spraying in designated community green areas; and WHEREAS,the Village of Milford, Oakland County, Michigan has incurred expenses in connection with mosquito control activities believed to be eligible for reimbursement under Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council authorizes and directs its Treasurer, as agent for the Village of Milford, in the manner and to the extent provided under Oakland County Board of Commissioner Miscellaneous Resolution 03060, to request reimbursement of eligible mosquito control activity under Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program. SIGNED: (1 Cc-sr/2A-- President, Ron Fowkes CERTIFIED: a_ s C41C Village Clerk, Ann Collins CC: Christine Long, County Commissioner, District 7 1100 ATLANTIC STREET • MILFORD, MICHIGAN 48381 PHONE (248)684-1515 • FAX (248) 684-5502 • email: milfordvillage@villageofmilford.org DATED: R4 LITHO SERVICES 14680 Jib Street Plymouth, MI 48170 734-454-3602 FAX 454-8981 • 0 0 II 0 VILLAGE OF MILFORD MILFORD VILLAGE CLERKS 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD, MI 48381 MILFORD POST OFFICE VILLAGE/TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD, MI 48381 995.00 50.00 995.00 50.00 Net Due 1,045.00 INVOIC INVOICE NO.:28453 DATE:04 /28 /05 CUSTOMER'S ORDER NO.:13. JACQUES TERMS:Net 30 OUR JOB NO.:17495 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 6,700 6 PAGE NEWSLETTER - MAY 2005 * PRINTED, FOLDED, AND DELIVERED 1 SORT AND TRAY BY CARRIER ROUTE ci0 Subtotal 1,045.04 v(L / dIHSNMOl 30d3WW00 PEIE9-PZ9-10Z 900Z/T0/60 09:0 .1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE TOWNSHIP .2840 FISHER AVENUE COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48390 :FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET 1=IMPOMP=====ille....111MOMP7Pli \let QAci t lex_102 FAX NUMEEllti PHONE NUMBER: 1\N ec FROM; KellyiEaugh4DeputySupemisor 9- -o 2. TOTAL NO. 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Telegraph Road, Dept. 403 Pontiac, MI 48341-0403 Datr Mr. Soave, RE: West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request-Receipts In addition to the original West Nile Virus Reimbursement Request, attached please find invoices for expenses incurred in connection with an eligible mosquito control program for the Charter Township of Commerce, Charter Township of Milford and the Village of Wolverine Lake. I have included an outline that reflects a change in the expenses as originally requested. Our goal was to stress the preventative message with the pre-season educational materials and focus the efforts on educating the children with materials and activities with a "Back to School" Newsletter that will encompass more of a review of our Summer efforts and follow the theme of what we learned this summer about West Nile Virus. EXPENSES Newsletters: $9,122.77 (includes: postage) Coloring Books: $2,569.71 ' "The Summer the Tovn Bit Back" Books: $3,150.00 Larvacide: $5,44540Q Personnel Time Allocated to Project: $1,978.52 Assessing 960-7030 Clerk .060-7020 Bussing. 060-7060 PlanMng 960-7050 Treasurer— 960-7040 dIHSNMOl 3021314WO3 P8E5-V69-1306 OS:OI 9006/10/60 L0/60 39Vd TOTAL AMOUNT ALLOCATED FROM OAKLAND COUNTY: $22,266.00 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Kelly J. Knight, Deputy Supervisor of Commerce Township, at (248) 960-7039. Thank you for your assistance. Very. Truly Yours L A Kelly J. 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Thank you for your order - We appreciate your business. / 01— 8._95- O'OC) 1(i?5{0-C7 <C4 1 -)1Th s /) Prik'D * For your convenisuoe we also accept Visa and MasterCard ** monthly account ststements are provided only for Daiance and aging inicvmation. I.. please Note: Clarke mosquito control products, Inc. win charge apt:Ali:661e sales taxes unless a valid e.xempaon certificate is provided thus at 630-582-0704 dI1-10.1. 33eJ3WW00 LO/LO 39Vd PIEIES -PZ9-1312Z 139:13T 900Z/T9/50 Info Where Do Mosquitoes Grow? Ef Pet Water Dishes Wheelbarrows Tree Holes/Tire Swings Kiddie Pools Rain Barrels Empty Cans Bird Baths Toys _-- 4fiLFORCs tone.. vs rmation you should know What is WEST NILE VIRUS? West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild flu-like symptoms, and in a few cases, can result in encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). It first appeared in the U.S. in 1999 in New York City. How is West Nile Virus spread? West Nile Virus (VVVN) is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird that carries the virus. You or your child cannot get WNV from a person that has the disease. WNV is not spread by person-to-person contact such as touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected. Who is most at risk for WNV? While the chance of anyone becoming infected with VVNV is very low, most cases have occurred in people older than 50. • People in this age group and those with compromised immune systems are also more likely to develop-the sever forms of- the disease if they become infected. Can you get WNV directly from birds? There is currently no evidence that WNV can be spread directly from birds to people. However, dead birds can carry a variety of diseases and, therefore, should never be handled with bare hands. Use gloves or double plastic bags to pick up the dead bird and carefully place it in the double plastic bag. You can then dispose of the dead bird by placing it in the outdoor trash. Dead crows that are found should be reported to the Oakland County Health Division at: (877) 377-3641. What are the symptoms of WNV infection? Most people who are infected with WNV either have no symptoms or experience West Nile Fever, a mild illness with symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches before fully recovering. Some persons may develop a mild rash or swollen lymph glands. In some individuals, particularly the elderly or those with compromised immune systems, WNV can cause serious disease that affects brain tissue. Symptoms of the encephalitis form of the disease include rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, loss of consciousness, tremors, muscle weakness, paralysis, and may be fatal. Can my dog or cat become ill from WNV? Rare cases have been reported in dogs and cats, but they cannot spread the infection to people and other animals. What can I do to reduce my risk of becoming infected with West Nile Virus? The following steps should be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected: Limit outdoor activity primarily at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid outdoor areas where mosquitoes may be present (i.e. shaded, wooded areas including areas with weeds or tall grasses). Wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts and pants. Use insect repellents. Insect repellents containing up to 35% DEET. Use repellents containing not more than 10% DEET sparingly on children 2-6 years of age. Do not use repellents containing DEET on children under two years of age. Cubes pipiens, the mosquito determined to be the primary carrier of WNV in this area, prefers stagnant, even polluted, water for breeding. Eliminate standing water that collects in gutters. nealected swimmina DOOIS. plant saucers, tarps, toys. boats, buckets, tires, wheelbarrows, rain barrels, bird baths, empty cans, tree holes, or anything that traps even a small amount of water for a few days. What is the Village and Township Mosquito Control Program? Public education — The Village and Township will be educating citizens and staff on bite avoidance, and how to elimi- nate breeding areas on their property through brochures, newsletters, and future web site information, For more information on West Nile Virus or to report dead crows, call the Oakland County Health Division's Hotline at 1-877-377-3641 or visit their webs ite at www.co.oakland.mi.usIhealth. INECEMSEDE5 VIR IIMBEIMESEENIZEI Info Where Do Mosquitoes Grow? Pet Water Dishes Empty Cane Tree Holes/Tire Swings Rain Barrels Bird Baths /-717 • • Toys Kiddie Pools rmation you should know What is WEST NILE VIRUS? West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild flu-like symptoms, and in a few cases, can result in encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). It first appeared in the U.S. in 1999 in New York City. How is West Nile Virus spread? West Nile Virus (WVN) is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird that carries the virus. You or your child cannot get WNV from a person that has the disease. WNV is not spread by person-to-person contact such as touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected. Who is most at risk for WNV? While the chance of anyone becoming infected with WNV is very low, most cases have occurred in people older than 50. People in this age group and those with compromised immune systems are also more likely to develop the sever forms of the disease if they become infected. Can you get WNV directly from birds? There is currently no evidence that WNV can be spread directly from birds to people. However, dead birds can carry a variety of diseases and, therefore, should never be handled with bare hands. Use gloves or double plastic bags to pick up the dead bird and carefully place it in the double plastic bag. You can then dispose of the dead bird by placing it in the outdoor trash. Dead crows that are found should be reported to the Oakland County Health Division at: (877) 377-3641. What are the symptoms of WNV infection? Most people who are infected with WNV either have no symptoms or experience West Nile Fever, a mild illness with symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches before fully recovering. Some persons may develop a mild rash or swollen lymph glands. In some individuals, particularly the elderly or those with compromised immune systems, WNV can cause serious disease that affects brain tissue. Symptoms of the encephalitis form of the disease include rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, loss of consciousness, tremors, muscle weakness, paralysis, and may be fatal. Can my dog or cat become ill from WNV? Rare cases have been reported in dogs and cats, but they cannot spread the infection to people and other animals. What can I do to reduce my risk of becoming infected with West Nile Virus? The following steps should be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected: Limit outdoor activity primarily at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid outdoor areas where mosquitoes may be present (i.e. shaded, wooded areas including areas with weeds or tall grasses). Wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts and pants. Use insect repellents. Insect repellents containing up to 35% DEET. Use repellents containing not more than 10% DEET sparingly on children 2-6 years of age. Do not use repellents containing DEFT on children under two years of age. Culex pipiens, the mosquito determined to be the primary carrier of WNV in this area, prefers stagnant, even polluted, water for breeding. Eliminate standing water that collects in gutters, neglected swimming Pools, plant saucers. tarps. toys, boats, buckets, tires, wheelbarrows, rain barrels, bird baths, empty cans, tree holes, or anything that traps even a small amount of water for a few days. What is the Village and Township Mosquito Control Program? Public education - The Village and Township will be educating citizens and staff on bite avoidance, and how to elimi- nate breeding areas on their property through brochures, newsletters, and future web site information. For more information on West Nile Virus or to report dead crows, call the Oakland County Health Division's Hotline at 1-877-377-3641 or visit their webs ite at www.co.oakland.mi.us/health. MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS 1 Please, do NOT mix chemicals together. Keep them in their original containers, with the original labels Volume 19 Spring Reminders Don't light that fire without a permit! Only contained rec- reational fires are allowed in the Village. Village and Township residents should call 684-1815 to obtain a burning permit. Springtime means more peo- ple are out and about. Please be sure to trim shrubs and trees back from sidewalks. And finally, don't forget you need a permit to hold a garage sale in both the Village and Township. Stop in at the Vil- lage or Township offices to obtain the no-cost permit Village residents can also fill out the permit on-line at www.villageofinilford.org under On-line Forms. The annual Village/ Township household hazardous waste day (HHW) has been sched- uled for Saturday, May 21, 2005, at the Milford Civic Center, 1100 Atlantic Street. Resi- dents may drop off haz- ardous waste between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Village and Township person- nel, under the supervi- sion of trained chemical technicians, will remove the hazardous waste from your vehicle. Residents will receive an informational bro- chure/registration form by early May. Residents are asked to bring this form with them, as it is used to both verify residency and to allo- cate costs between the Township and Village. Containers should not exceed 5 gallons of liq- May 2005 uid or 40 pounds of solid waste. Do not mix chemicals together. If possible, keep them in their original containers with the original labels intact. Please be aware that any type of paint that can be cleaned up with soap and water is not considered haz- ardous waste; cans should be left open to dry and can be disposed of with your regular trash. Car wax, furni- ture polish, and window cleaner can also be dis- posed of with your regu- lar trash. Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day May 21 Memorial Day Parade Set For May 30 Construction Projects The parking lot on the west side of Main Street is scheduled to be resur- faced in mid to late June. The project is expected to take two days to complete and will be done on a Sunday and Monday. The Village will notify business owners by mail prior to starting the pro- ject. Also tentatively sched- uled for June is the in- stallation of a sidewalk on Huron Street, from Dean to Clinton. Memorial Day is fast approaching. Mark your calendars! The parade will step off at 11:00 a.m. sharp from the American Legion Hall on Com- merce Road, moving down Main Street to Central Park. A brief cere- mony will take place immediately following the parade. Memorial Day is a time for us to re- member and honor those who lost their lives in service to our country. Those who have served or are serving in any capacity, please come forward. Let this community see you and show their thanks, appreciation, and sup- port for all the time you have devoted during your tour of duty. Please wear your uniform if you have one, or a piece of your old uniform; cap, jacket, etc. All veterans will ceremonially re- ceive a special medal for attending our gathering. Others in the community, please come, rain or shine. Our veterans served re- gardless of what the weather conditions were. It was and continues to be the service and sacrifice of the few that al- lows all Americans to enjoy the freedom and security that is frequently taken for granted. If you would like to make a donation to help the with parade expenses, please send it to American Legion Post 216, Memorial Day Fund, 510 W. Commerce Road, Milford 48381. For more infor- mation about the parade, contact Jo- seph Salvia at 1-800-547-8111. ,r? 6rt PAGE 2 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 19 Garden Club to Host Garden Walk and Plant and Bake Sale The Milford Garden Club is pleased to once again present its annual Garden Walk. This year, the walk will be held on Friday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Seven gardens will be opened to the public. The theme this year is "Tea Time in the Gar- den". A basket raffle will be held at each location. Central Park will be the location for various vendors offering a va- riety of goods ranging from peren- nials to cement work. Tickets are $10.00 each, and will be available in advance or on the day of the sale from Village Ped- dler, Back Yard Birds, and CHILDREN & FIRE Curves. The Garden Club will host a Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday May 7 (the day before Mother's Day) from 9:00 A.' I a.m. to noon at Johnson Elemen- tary School, 515 General Motors iS Road. The Club 1 will have peren- r nials, shrubs, herbs, trees, and mouth-watering baked goods available for sale, as well as Mother's Day Baskets; all of the baskets are priced at $5 or less. There will also be a craft booth for the children. For more information on these events, call 248-685-1661 or 248- 685-9477. Police to Sponsor Golf Outing The Milford Police Department will sponsor its 14th Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. The format is a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. For the third year in a row, the outing will be held at Lyon Oaks Country Club. Golfers will enjoy challenging hazards, as well as breathtaking views at every shot. Wide fairways en- hance playability, and eight wooden bridges traverse the course. For only $90 per golfer, you can help our Milford Police Athletic League (PAL) support hundreds of students in our Junior Foot- ball, Golf, and Basketball events; and the Substance Abuse & Vio- lence Education (SAVE) program for our fifth-grade students. Entrance fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, refresh- ments on the course, gifts and prizes. I 1 1 Life-Saving Tips • Keep matches, lighter and other ignitables in secured drawer or cabinet out of the reach of children. • Have your children tell you when they find matches and lighters. • Always dress children in pajamas that meet federal flaminability standards. Avoid dressing children for sleep in loose-fitting 100 percent cotton garments, such as oversized T-shirts. • Teach children not to hide from firefighters, but to get out quickly and call for help from another location. • Show children how to crawl low on the floor, below the smoke, to get out of the house and stay out. • Teach children a signal to alert the rest of the family to get out if they hear a smoke alarm. • Demonstrate how to stop, drop to the ground, and roll if clothes catch fire. • Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. • Familiarize children with the sound of your smoke alarm. • Help your child test every smoke alarm each month and replace its batteries at least once a year. • Replace mattresses made prior to the 1973 Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. • Check under beds and in closets for burnt matches, evidence your child may be playing with fire. To sign up, obtain a registration form at the Milford Police Depart- ment, or contact Officer Rick Sharpe, Officer Matt Brumm, Of- ficer Adam Post, or Sergeant Ja- son Rotenheber at 248-684-1815. Assessment Records Milford Township contracts with Oak- land County to evaluate and assess all properties in the Village and Town- ship. Copies of the assessment records are kept in the Township offices and are updated every year. These assess- ments are public record, and residents, realtors, and appraisers may study them to compare sales in the area or before appealing new assessments. Please feel free to come into the Mil- ford Township offices to check your records. MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 3 Powerhouse Project Takes Wing! Village Board and Commission Members Needed Interested in making a difference in your community? Consider serving on one of the various Village BoarcLs or Commissions. The Parking Authority has two openings; to be eligible to serve, you or your Ispouse must own a business or property within the Parking District. The Parks and Recreation Commission has several openings. Both Village and Township resi- dents may serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Beautification-Commission is also looking for members. The Commission works to preserve the unique spirit and environment of the Village, and promotes and organizes projects that enhance the integrity, beauty, and quality of life in Mil- ford. If you think you wouldbe interested in serving, please contact Village Clerk Ann Collins at 248-684-1515 or annc@villageofmilford.org . • VOLUME 19 2005 Road Chloride Program The Township will once again be participating 100% in the Road Chloride program with the Road Commission. The Road Commis- sion will cover all local roads and dedicated subdivision streets; it will not cover private roads. The following schedule of dust control applications outlines the tentative dates of each applica- tion: 1st Application, by May 27 2nd Application, by July 1 3rd Application, by August 19 4th Application, by September 23 5th Application, during season as needed The dust control agent that is spread will be mineral well brine at an application rate of 2,000 gallons per mile. The width of the application will be 16 to 20 feet. No special width or double applications will be provided. Intersections and extremely wide roads will not be fully covered. Mineral well brine attracts mois- ture from the atmosphere and the ground. It is the moisture that acts as a binder in the sur- face aggregate, preventing them from becoming airborne. The amount of moisture attracted de- termines how effectively the dust is controlled. A number of condi- tions are detrimental to the effec- tiveness of mineral well brine with high traffic volume being the foremost. If you should have any questions regarding the chloride program, please contact the Department of Citizens Services for the Road Commission of Oakland County at (248) 858-4804 or toll free at (877) 858-4804. See our own "Phoenix Rising" in Cen- tral Park! You'll want to take your camera and get your own photos of the Powerhouse looking like the skeleton of a winged giant. The exterior restoration began in March with the removal of the lime- stone and brick. Even in this condition you can imagine the elegant structure that will emerge when the masonry repair is complete and the large win- dows restored. This work - and plans for future phases - is bringing new life and excitement to this much under-used corner of Central Park. The project really began in February with the asbestos abatement work. The masonry restoration will be finished in May, followed by the quarry- tile floor and window installa- tion in July. The demolition work and structural steel re- pairs have been completed. Currently Jeff Anderson, of Creative Construction Concepts, is pulling to- gether a work crew for the interior fin- ish work. Still needed are carpenters, electricians, plumbers, tradesmen and in-kind donations of equipment: fur- nace, toilet room necessities, etc., to ready the building for a tenant. Anyone interested in being a part of this volun- teer group should contact Jeff at 248- 787-4292. Restoration of this 1939 Art Deco building is a joint project between the Village, Milford's Historical Society and the Downtown Development Au- thority, with major funding provided by Michigan Department of Transporta- tion and the Federal Highway Admini- stration and other local, regional and national sources. The Pettibone Creek Hydroe- lectric Station is one of three buildings that comprised Henry Ford's "Village Indus- try" in Milford. One of Ford's pioneering ideas was the coexistence of technology, modern production and fanning. The restored Powerhouse will be a lasting resource for telling an important story, though little known, about automotive history in a small town. PAGE 4 HELP AGAINST VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS NOW MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 19 Village Building and Planning Update CA_ HURONVALLEYCOUNCIAARTS UPCOMING EVENTS: Highland Station House Gallery March 12 to April 30; First Annual Huron Valley/Walled Lake High School Student Exhibition. May 1-30 Annual Elementary School Art Show. Classes Watercolor with Wendy, Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn the basics of watercolor. Call 248-887- 4273 for information. Music April 23, 2005, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Our last musical performance of the season! Michael Deren puts on an educational/historical musical perform- ance for all ages. Event held at Steeple Hall, 205 W. Livingston Road. Lectures On the second Wednesday of every month at noon at the Highland Station House, a speaker from the Detroit Insti- tute of Arts Speaker's Guild comes to give a slide lecture on various topics. Volunteers Are you an artist, or do you have a pas- sion for the arts? Consider becoming a HVCA volunteer. We need you to make the arts happen in our commu- nity! For more information, call 248-889- 8660 or email hvca@comcast.net. Indoor Sculpture Fundraiser Underway The library has begun fundraising ef- forts for the design, fabrication, and installation of indoor sculptures by local artist Heiner Herding. 50% of the $6,000 cost has already been donated by area residents. For more about this-pro- ject and how yon can designate a contri- bution for it, please contact Library Di- rector Tina Hatch at 248-684-0845 x 101 or thatch@miffordlibrary.info. Welsh Construction has been approved for two cluster options in town, and is going through the engineering process to get the plans approved. The Pond- view development off of West Com- merce will have nine homes, and the Tumbling Waters development off of S. Milford Road will have twenty new homes. Another cluster home development that is being developed by Cottage Lane Development is proposed to have eight- een new detached units. Cottage Lane is to be located on the west boundary of the Village limits off of General Mo- tors Road. Cottage Lane has just been approved at the engineering level and site clearing has begun. Riverside Commons, a cluster develop- ment being planned for property off of Mont Eagle will have 69 attached and detached units and is also going through the engineering process. At the April 14, 2005 Planning Com- mission meeting the Commission ap- proved a new site plan for an office/ apartment building to be located on the southeast corner of Caroline and E. HAVEN is Oakland County's Domestic Violence Shelter and Sexual Assault Counseling Center. They provide direct services to victims and families experi- encing domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. HAVEN's shelter suffered a devastating fire in 1999, and clients were housed in a wing of Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital until just few months ago. Through gen- erous community support and fiscally responsible planning, we were able to renovate the shelter building. Now, HA- VEN needs help to make it feel clean, safe, and inviting for the hundreds of Huron. The Farmer Jack center continues to bring in new tenants. Panda Kitchen, a Chinese carryout, recently opened its doors, and a Coldstone Creamery is currently constructing their suite. Pet Supplies "Plus" is locating at the for- mer Feigley site on General Motors Road and the exterior of the building is almost complete. Pet Supplies "Plus" will also have a veterinarian doctor located near the rear of the store. On the residential end of construction, things have been slow. Milford Knolls, located on W. Commerce Road, has been the only development that has been constructing at a rapid rate and they will be completed before the end of the year. An occasional permit for a new home will be submitted for one of the many developments such as Stone- wood or Boulder Hills. As the weather improves and as the other develop- ments that are going through the engi- neering stages gain approval, construc- tion is expected to pick up. The Build- ing Department has also had several remodeling permits submitted. individuals who are fleeing violent homes. The shelter operates at full capacity almost every day, and the average stay for a family is 28 days. HAVEN needs help to make the shel- ter a place where a mother, sister, daughter, friend, neighbor or co- worker would feel comfortable and safe while working towards a life free of violence for herself and her chil- dren. If you, or someone you know, is in- terested in adopting a room at the new shelter, please call Bailey Mead at 248-334-1284 x 340. 4 VOLUME 19 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS West Nile Virus Awareness PAGE 5 June through September are prime mosquito months. The West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito- borne virus which can cause en- cephalitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and can be spread to hu- mans by infected mosquitoes. In 2002, there were 219 confirmed cases of WNV in Oakland County and 20 deaths. The Oakland County Health De- partment developed a plan to combat the virus, with an emphasis on pre- vention and public education. In 2004, there was only 1 con- firmed case and 1 possible case of WNV, hopeful signs that the plan is working. All mosquitoes require two items Cornrnun Sh aring is a non-profit out- reach agency that coordinates a food pantry and clothing closet and provides assistance for eviction notices, utilities and other financial emergencies. We would like to thank the Milford- Highland community for its generous support, both in volunteering and dona- tions. CS is open each Tuesday and the second and fourth Saturday of each months from 10:00 a..m. to 1:00 p.m. to serve clients and accept donations. As with any ongoing charitable organiza- tion, there is still a need for food, in- cludingcanned goods, paper products, and in-season clothing. Of course, fmancial assistance would be greatly appreciated. CS is located at 150 W. Summit and can be reached at (248) 684-0701. Please stop by arid see us! to lay eggs: 717 Blood meal HH Water The most common mosquitoes found in urban and suburban areas will lay eggs in virtually any receptacle containing water and decomposing organic materi- als such as leaves, grass clippings or al- gae. Mosquito popu- lations can be re- duced by eliminating standing water. Horses and household pets can also be in- fected with WNV by the bite of infectious mosquitoes. Watch for symptoms in your pets. For horses there is a WNV vaccine available. WNV is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. There are no known cases of the virus being spread from person to person, animal to animal or from animal to person. WAYS TO PROTECT AND PRE- VENT: Eliminate standing water that collects in children's toys, buck- ets, tires, unused pools, roof gut- ters, birdbaths, boats and other containers. Even a container as small as a bottle cap can be a breeding site for mosquitoes. Apply larvacide to sites that can- not be emptied or drained. Use insect repellents containing up to 35% DEET, especially before out- door recreational activities. Use repellents containing not more than 10% DEET sparingly on children 2-6 years of age. Do not use repellents on children younger than two years of age. Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants, especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid areas where mosquitoes may be present (i.e. shaded and wooded areas). Maintain window and door screening to keep mosquitoes out of buildings. Keep outside food and water bowls for pets clean and change water daily. Wash birdbaths weekly to prevent build-up of algae and dead leaves. CAN YOU GET WEST NILE VIRUS DIRECTLY FROM BIRDS? There is currently no evidence that WNV can be spread directly from birds to people. However, dead birds can carry a variety of diseases and; therefore, should never be handled with bare hands. Use gloves or dou- ble plastic bags to pick up the dead bird and carefully place it in the double plastic bag. Dead CROWS could be a sign that WNV may be present in the community. Report dead crows to Oakland County Health Division at 877-377-3641. For more information on West Nile Virus call 1-877-377-3641 or visit the website at www.co.oakland.mi.us/ health. Library Achieves "Essential" Certification The Milford Public Library recently re- ceived a certificate of completion for meeting the Essential Level requirements of the Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC). To earn certification, the Li- brary demonstrated its competence in seven categories of achievement including human resources; governance/ administration; services; collection devel- opment; technology; facilities and equip- ment; and public relations/marketing. QSAC has defined "essential services" - the basics of all library service - as rela- tively low-cost standards every library can and should achieve. V. FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #05228) October 6, 2005 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. Funding of $2,317.10 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2005 to reimburse the Village of Milford for this project; no additional appropriation is required. 2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers, Crawford, Jamian, Long and Woodward absent. S V., 4 Resolution #05228 September 22, 2005 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Ruth Johns6n, County Clerk Resolution #05228 October 6, 2005 Moved by Molnar supported by Suarez the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, KowaII, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Zack, Bullard. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). I NW VPROVE Thf FOREGO'S RESOLUTION STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on October 6, 2005, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 6th day of October, 2005.