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NEW GARBAGE CONTRACT 

 

    On October 19, 2009, a special meeting was held concerning the Garbage contract.  Bids were received from Waste Management, Allied Republic and Sunrise Disposal.  The bid from Sunrise Disposal was accepted and the three year contract to be drawn up will include GARBAGE PICKUP, YARD WASTE PICKUP AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING.   The contract is currently being negotiated, more information will follow as it is available.  Please check your Winter 09 tax bill notice envelope for more information.  A brochure outlining the specifics will be enclosed.

 

 

        ROADS

 

The County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM), the organization representing Michigan’s 83 county-level road agencies, including the Gladwin County Road Commission, has launched a Web site that provides a wealth of information about county roads, road funding, road history and more. The site is located at www.micountyroads.org The site describes the county road system and provides contact information for each of Michigan’s county road commissions. It also explains how county road commissions are funded, pointing out that they receive the majority of their funding from the gas tax and receive no direct funding from property taxes. “Many residents of Michigan do not understand how roads are funded, who has jurisdiction over the roads or why we don’t have the funding to make all the improvements many residents would like. This site will educate them on these issues and many others,” explained Daniel F. Provost, PE, Gladwin County Road Engineer-Manager. SUGAR SPRINGS 2009 REPAVING and ROAD WORK Reconstruction of Shell Road (Heather Way - Dutcher Road); Reconstruction of Dutcher Road (Shell Road - Hockaday Road); Paving of Hockaday Road (Sugar River Road - Track Iron Trail). Reminder:  Your sprinkler system must be removed from the road easement (33' feet back from the center of the road).         MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM Butman Township signed a contract for 2009 with "Advanced Pest Management" for mosquito control.  Please contact Advanced Pest Management if you wish to have an on site inspection and additional treatment.  APM's toll free number is 1-877-276-4714, call 1-810-735-8731 if there is NO answer at the toll free number.  A brochure is available at the Township Hall with further information concerning this program. REGARDING VIDEO FRANCHISING (CABLE) A letter was received from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor $ Economic Growth concerning the the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act. 2009 PA 004.  A part of the letter follows: "If your residents have a complaint, they should first attempt to resolve the complaint by directly contacting their video/cable company.  However, if residents are not able to resolve their complaints with the companies, they may contact our office for assistance."  "Contact information is:  Telephone # 1-866-552-7725 / Fax # 1-517-241-2400 / Mail - Michigan Public Service Commission, Atten: Video Franchising / 6545 Mercantile Way / Lansing / Michigan / 48909.  There is also a website dedicated to providing information on video/cable issues.  The website is located at www.michigan.gov/mpsc and there you will find the video/cable button.  GLADWIN COUNTY ORV ORDINANCE #22 Gladwin County has passed ORV Ordinance # 22 for the purpose of authorizing and regulating the operation of Off Road Vehicles (ORV's) on roads in Gladwin County.  Please visit the township or contact the County for more information on open or closed roads to ORV vehicles.  A public discussion will be held at the Butman Township's July Board Meeting concerning the closing of roads in Butman Township. SEWER SYSTEM NEEDS REPAIR At the Butman Township's April 9th meeting Earth Tech Engineers reported on the condition of the sewer system.  It is estimated that repairs to the drain field, eliminating root intrustion in the sewer mains and completing repairs on the lift stations will amount to $1.4 million dollars.  The township is moving forward to obtain this money from the USDA Rural Development at a 3.75% interest rate over 40 years.