Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Township program to help low-income families gets lion's share of federal funds.
The White Lake Township Board approved the allocation of federal community development block grant (CDBG) funds for 2013 at Tuesday's meeting. Community development block grants are part of a federal program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program, according to HUD, provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. For 2013, $50,000 will be allocated to the township's minor home repair program that is designed to help low- to moderate-income households in White Lake Township complete more complicated home maintenance. In order to qualify for the program, you must be a resident of the township and meet income specifications. Supervisor Greg Baroni said …
The White Lake Township Board approved the use of budgeted funds to clean up White Lake Cemetery, and re-gravel White Lake and Oxbow cemeteries.
White Lake Treasurer, and township sexton, Jay Brendel's bid to do gravel work at White Lake Cemetery and Oxbow Cemetery was approved at Tuesday night's regular board meeting. The bid was approved unanimously for about $5,000 at White Lake Cemetery, and about $3,800 for Oxbow Cemetery. Brendel abstained from the vote. "I've been the township sexton for more than 25 years at zero cost to the township residents," Brendel said. Trustee Carol Burkard, who has previously disagreed with Brendel's position as both sexton and township treasurer, said she supported the bid because it was Brendel's last meeting as treasurer and he's been sexton for a number of years. Other board members agreed, stating that Brendel's knowledge of the cemeteries and …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The annual White Lake plan includes several "wish list" projects, such as park updates and township hall renovations, that are not likely to happen for several years, according to township officials.
The White Lake Township Board of Trustees met Tuesday night to discuss several items, including the 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Plan. The plan, a mandate from the state, is a "wish list" of projects identified by departments in the township for future consideration. The board's acceptance of the plan does not mean the projects will be completed. "Because we have water and sewer systems, we are required to submit a Capital Improvement Plan each year," Community Development Director Sean O'Neil said. "These projects are ranked in order of importance and projected for the next six years. It's important to note that these are not necessarily projects we are seeking funding for, rather, projects we've identified as important to the community …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Several items are on the agenda, including discussion about White Lake Police patrol vehicle purchases and an update on the Bloomer Park project.
The White Lake Township Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Township Hall to discuss several items including the possible purchase of new patrol vehicles for the White Lake Police Department. Police Chief Ed Harris said the department tries to buy a few cars a year to replace their current, aging fleet of patrol vehicles, "It's something I include in the budget every year, and it's budgeted for this year as well." Harris said the department is looking to buy three cars this year, and will likely go with the new Ford Interceptor - a car based on the Taurus platform. Over the last week, officers with the department, including the Chief, have been test driving the Interceptor to see if it's a good fit for the department. "…
Friday, July 27, 2012
Mike Powell (R-White Lake) is running to retain his seat as White Lake trustee in the August primary election.
To kick off election coverage, White Lake-Highland Patch has sent out a survey to candidates running for office in White Lake and Highland. The following is the Q&A response from current White Lake Trustee Mike Powell. Powell, a republican, will be facing off against several other candidates in the August primary election. Patch: How long have you lived in White Lake? Powell: I have lived in the "Lakes" area since 1958 and in White Lake since 1992. Patch: What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Powell: I have been a White Lake Township Trustee for 7 1/2 years and a very active member of the community. I also work in my church's food bank ministry as well as being an active member of the H.I.M. (Hogs in …
Mark DeGroff (R-White Lake) is running for White Lake Township trustee in the August election.
To kick off election coverage, White Lake-Highland Patch has sent out a survey to candidates running for office in White Lake and Highland. The following is the Q&A response from White Lake Trustee candidate Mark DeGroff. DeGroff, a republican, will be facing off against several other candidates in the August primary election. Patch: How long have you lived in White Lake? DeGroff: I have been a lakes area resident for 30 years and a proud White Lake resident for 18 years. Patch: What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? DeGroff: I have been a Board Member, Instructor and Volunteer for Michigan Adaptive Sports for 10 years enabling children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities to participate in …
Randy Hebert (R-White Lake) is running for White Lake Township trustee in the August election.
To kick off election coverage, White Lake-Highland Patch has sent out a survey to candidates running for office in White Lake and Highland. The following is the Q&A response from White Lake Trustee candidate Randy Hebert. Hebert, a republican, will be facing off against several other candidates in the August primary election. Patch: How long have you lived in White Lake? Hebert: I have lived in White Lake for 56 years. Patch: What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Hebert: I attend Shekinah Temple in Waterford on a regular bases and I am an alum from Ferris State University. Patch: What drew you to run for Trustee? Hebert: I decided to run for Trustee because I feel that our tax money is being wasted in so …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
David Lewsley (R-White Lake) is running to retain his seat as a White Lake Township Trustee in the August election.
To kick off election coverage, White Lake-Highland Patch has sent out a survey to candidates running for office in White Lake and Highland. The following is the Q&A response from current White Lake Trustee David Lewsley. Lewsley, a republican, will be facing off against several other candidates in the August primary election. Patch: How long have you lived in White Lake? Lewsley: In 1987, my wife Laurie and I moved to White Lake and restored a historic Brendel Family farmhouse (now the home of Township Supervisor Greg Baroni) and have lived in the Lakes Area ever since… the last 12 years in Twin Lakes Village. Patch: What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Lewsley: Presently I am a Township Trustee and the …
Patti Page (R-White Lake) is running for White Lake Township Trustee in the August primary election.
To kick off election coverage, White Lake-Highland Patch has sent out a survey to candidates running for office in White Lake and Highland. The following is the Q&A response from White Lake Trustee candidate Patti Page. Page, a republican, will be facing off against several other candidates in the August primary election. Patch: How long have you lived in White Lake? Page: I have lived in White Lake for 35 years Patch: What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Page: Patch: What drew you to run for Trustee? Page: I would like the opinions and concerns of the residents to heard and acknowledged. Patch: What personal and professional experiences make you qualified to hold that position? Page: I am a property owner …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Todd Birkle (R-White Lake) is running in August to retain his position as a White Lake Township trustee.
To kick off election coverage, White Lake-Highland Patch has sent out a survey to candidates running for office in White Lake and Highland. The following is the Q&A response from current White Lake Trustee Todd Birkle. Birkle, a republican, will be facing off against several other candidates in the August primary election. Patch: How long have you lived in White Lake? Birkle: I've been a White Lake resident for 12 years. Patch: What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? Birkle: I am a member of the Pontiac/Waterford Elks and the North Oakland Republican Club. As a township trustee I regularly attend various fund raising events in the community. Patch: What drew you to run for Trustee? Birkle: I feel a person …
Laura Vogel
1:47 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
thanks, Brooke, when I looked last night for last year's, I didn't find anything. It looks like they were speedy on posting this year's some time this morning! more ›