state of michigan FILE NO:
probate court
county of oakland
notice to creditors
Decedent’s Estate
Estate of Martha V. Berger Revocable Trust Agreement UAD 1/24/1972. Date of birth: 9/27/1923
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Martha Beger, died 2/24/2016
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jon B. Munger, personal representative or proposed personal representative to both the probate court at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341 and the named personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
May 3, 2016
Munger & Associates, P.C.
Jon B. Munger P54736 Jon B. Munger
4545 Clawson Tank Dr, Ste 100 4545 Clawson Tank Dr, Ste 100
Clarkston, MI 48346 Clarkston, MI 48346
248.618.1200 248.618.1200

Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Township’s water system between May 16th thru June 3rd. This work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. During the spring flushing, we will be flushing the “dead end” hydrants only. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is clear. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
For further information contact the DPW at 248-625-8222.

INDEPENDENCE TWP.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Case #16-008 (Continuation of Hearing), Sean McNally(Deer Lake Knolls Homeowners Association), Petitioner, Requesting: Appeal of the Township Building Inspector’s January 19, 2016 Nonconforming Validation Certificate prepared under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 13.07 concerning the 5.02 acre Outlot on Deer Lake, Parcel#08-19-476-001, R-1A Single Family Residential.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence – Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

state of michigan FILE NO:
probate court 2016-369, 859-de
county of oakland
notice to creditors
Decedent’s Estate
Estate of Anna Jean Newtson aka Anna J. Newtson, Deceased. Date of birth: 1/31/1923
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Anna Jean Newtson aka Anna J. Newtson, Deceased, died October 15, 2015.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Charles Mark Spiekerman, personal representative or to both the probate court at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
ROBERT G. ISGRIGG, JR. P-24924 Charles Mark Spiekerman
2745 Pontiac Lake Road 550 N. Kingsbury St., Apt. 512
Waterford, Michigan 48328 Chicago, Illinois 60654
(248) 682-8800 (248) 420-2377

state of michigan FILE NO:
probate court 2016-369, 879-de
county of oakland
notice to creditors
Decedent’s Estate
Estate of JOHN DUNCAN ALEXANGER FERGUSON AKA JD FERGUSON AKA JOHN D. FERGUSON. Date of Birth: 8/20/1929.
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JOHN DUNCAN ALEXANGER FERGUSON AKA JD FERGUSON AKA JOHN D. FERGUSON, died March 27, 2016
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to WILLIAM P. BARNES, personal representative or to both the probate court at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
ROBERT G. ISGRIGG, JR. P-24924 WILLIAM P. BARNES
2745 Pontiac Lake Road 4431 Olivia Ave.
Waterford, Michigan 48328 Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
(248) 682-8800 (248) 320-0992

INDEPENDENCE TWP.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #16-011, Dandy Oil Company, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 12.02(F)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an LED gas price sign, 5465 Sashabaw Road, Parcel #08-34-128-087, MS Motor Vehicle Service Station.
2. Case #15-010, Petitioner, Robert Stawarz, Requesting: A 17 foot rear yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new attached garage on an existing home, 6415 Simler Drive, Parcel #08-30-201-005, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Special Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2016
2. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2016
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence – Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

INDEPENDENCE TWP.
SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 3, 2016
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Aliaga, Brown, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Mitch Petterson, Fire Chief; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga; Supervisor Kittle
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joseph Bonadies, Brandon Township resident
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING- #2016-04-051
1. Adoption of Resolution Approving Ballot Proposal Language – Renewal of Fire and Emergency Services Operating Millage
H. ITEMS NOT INDICATED IN THE CALL OF THE SPECIAL MEETING – None
I. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 11, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
June 1, 2016
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Subject: Appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals by Deer Lake Knolls Homeowners Association of the Township Building Inspector’s January 19, 2016 Nonconforming Validation Certificate prepared under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 13.07 concerning five acre Outlot on Deer Lake.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held before the Independence Township Zoning Board of Appeals, commencing on June 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM, to consider the appeal of Deer Lake Knolls Homeowners Association of the Township Building Inspector’s January 19, 2016 Nonconforming Validation Certificate prepared under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 13.07 concerning the 5.02 acre Outlot on Deer Lake having Parcel Identification No. J-08-19-476-001. The hearing will be held in the meeting room of the Township, situated at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, and may be continued to one or more future dates. The public is invited to attend the hearing, and will be provided with an opportunity to address the Zoning Board of Appeals at an appropriate time during the course of the hearing. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing c/o Township Clerk, and documents pertaining to this appeal can be viewed and copied (at the Township’s standard fees for copying records), both at the above address.
Township Zoning Ordinance Sec. 14.04.C.4, provides that “An administrative decision may be reversed, in whole or in part, or may be modified. To that end, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall have all the powers of the Zoning Administrator from whom the appeal is taken. In reaching its decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall only modify or reverse an administrative decision being appealed if one (1) or more of the following requirements are met:
a. The administrative decision was arbitrary or capricious.
b. The administrative decision was based on an erroneous finding of material fact.
c. The administrative decision constituted an abuse of discretion; or [sic]
d. The administrative decision was based on erroneous interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or zoning law.”
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk