CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
If you are not currently registered to vote or need to register at a new address, you may do so at the following
locations and times by the close of registration deadline on Tuesday, October 11, 2016:
In Person:
- Charter Township of Independence Clerk’s Office –
6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, MI 48346
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
- Oakland County Elections Division – 1200 N. Telegraph
Road – Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
- Secretary of State Branch Offices;
- At specified agencies for clients receiving services through Family Independence Agency, the Department
of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission and some offices of the Commission for the
Blind; and
- At military recruitment offices for persons who are enlisting.
By Mail:
- Voter Registration Application: Mail application to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
Note: Persons registering by mail are required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the state OR are at least 60 years of age OR are handicapped.
The election will be conducted in the following voting precincts:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park –
6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Library –
6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church –
6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 Lakeview Room @ Bay Court Park –
6970 Andersonville Road
13 Senior Community Center @ Clintonwood Park –
6000 Clarkston Road
The Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENT / VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES;
CONGRESSIONAL: Representative in Congress 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature-43rd District;
MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION;
REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN;
TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY;
GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY;
COUNTY: County Executive; Prosecuting Attorney;
Sheriff; Clerk/Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources
Commissioner; and County Commissioner Districts
1 and 4;
TOWNSHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and
Trustee;
NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court; Justice of the Supreme Court, Incumbent; Judge of the Court of Appeals, Incumbent 2nd District; Judge of the Circuit Court, Incumbent 6th Circuit; Judge of the Circuit Court, Non-Incumbent 6th Circuit; and Judge of Probate, Incumbent; Judge of Probate Court, Incumbent; Judge of Probate Court, Non-Incumbent; Judge of District Court, 52nd District, 2nd Division.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board of Trustees Member, Oakland Community College
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER:
Clarkston Community Schools; Lake Orion Community Schools; and Waterford School District AND for the purpose of voting on the following proposal:
AUTHORITY
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN
A Proposal Authorizing the Regional Transit Authority
of Southeast Michigan (RTA) to Levy an Assessment
The proposal would authorize the Regional Transit
Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) to levy within
Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties a
property tax assessment:
– at a rate of 1.2 mills ($1.20 per $1,000 of taxable value);
– for 20 years beginning in 2016 and ending in 2035;
– that may not be increased, renewed, or used for other
purposes without direct voter approval; and
– to be used upon the affirmative vote of an RTA board
member from each RTA member jurisdiction for the
purpose of construction and operation of a public
transportation system connecting Macomb, Oakland,
Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, including rapid transit
bus routes across county lines, specialized service
for senior citizens and people with disabilities,
commuter rail, airport express service, and other
public transportation purposes permitted by law, consistent
with RTA bylaws and subject to the limitations
of the Regional Transit Authority Act.
If this new additional assessment is approved and
levied, revenue will be disbursed to the RTA. It is estimated
that $160,907,285 will be collected in the first
year.
Should this assessment be approved?
YES
NO
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON
ARTEMUS M. PAPPAS VILLAGE HALL
375 DEPOT RD
CLARKSTON MI 48346
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 2 P.M.
The City of the Village of Clarkston announces a
Public Accuracy Test of the computer program on Tuesday
September 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. for the Tuesday,
November 08, 2016 General Election.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate
that the computer program used to record and
count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements
of the law.
Sandy Miller
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 6, 2016
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING
COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland
County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483
Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider
the following:
Wetland Permit File # 2016-001
Petitioner: Darwin Moore
Project Name: Wetland Permit Approval
PETITIONER REQUESTS INSTALLATION OF A
PERMANENT DOCK ON WHIPPLE LAKE.
9165 Evee Road
Parcel # 08-10-252-008
R-1A Single Family Residential
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST
MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building
Department during regular business hours. Written comments
may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the
Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon
Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior
to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable
auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities
at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing
or by calling the Township Building Department (248)
625-8111.
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 7:00
p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE
UNITED STATES
- ROLL CALL:
- REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions
require a majority vote of Board Members present.
- PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA:
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
- NEW BUSINESS:
- Case #16-020, James Hill, Petitioner, Requesting:
A 10 foot front yard setback variance from
Section 4.06, Table 4.06 in order to construct an
addition on an existing non-conforming lot of
record, 4650 Glenalda Dr., Parcel #08-34-377-
030, R-1A Single Family Residential.
- Case #16-021, Michael Church, Petitioner, Requesting:
Two (2) variances; 1) A variance from
Section 5.06(A)(4) for placement of an accessory
structure in front of the principal structure
and, 2) An eight (8) foot height variance from
Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, 7374 Deer Lake
Rd., Parcel #08-30-202-025, R-1A Single Family
Residential.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- Regular Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2016
- DISCUSSION:
- 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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 6, 2016
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland
County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483
Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider
the following:
PC File # 2016-004
Petitioner: Vista Springs Trillium Village Properties LLC
Project Name: Vista Springs Trillium Village
PETITIONER REQUESTS A SPECIAL LAND USE
FROM SECTION 8.16 IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A
THREE (3) STORY SENIOR LIVING FACILITY.
Parcel # 08-29-455-001
26 Acres
R-2 Multiple Family Residential
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST
MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building
Department during regular business hours. Written comments
may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the
Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon
Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior
to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable
auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities
at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing
or by calling the Township Building Department (248)
625-8111.
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON
ARTEMUS M. PAPPAS VILLAGE HALL
375 DEPOT ROAD
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN 48346
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
08 08 2016
Call to Order At 7 pm. Roll Call: Catallo, Haven,
Kneisc, Marsh, Sabol, Avery, Present. Mayor Luginski,
Absent. Motion by Sabol, Supported by Avery to Approve
the Agenda. Motion Carried. Motion by Sabol, Supported
by Kneisc to Approve the Consent Agenda with
the following change. Remove the Depot Park Path Discussion
paragraph on the 07 25 2016 Council Minutes.
Catallo No. Motion Carried. Resolved by Marsh Supported
by Sabol to Approve to waive all fees of the event
charge for September 5, 2016 Labor Day Parade. This
includes the Administrative fee of $25.00 and the hourly
fee for the DPW labor. Roll Call: Haven, Kneisc, Sabol,
Marsh, Catallo, All Yes. Avery, Abstain, Mayor Luginski,
Absent. Motion by Avery, Supported by Catallo to adjourn
the meeting at 7:35 pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Sandy Miller, City Clerk.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF ELECTION
CITY OF CLARKSTON
To the Qualified Electors of the City of Clarkston,
County of Oakland: Notice is hereby given that a General
Election will be held in the City of Clarkston, County
of Oakland on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m. for the purpose of Electing candidates of the
Republican Party, Democratic Party, Libertarian Party,
US Taxpayers Party, Green Party, Natural Law Party and
Working Class Party and candidates without political party
affiliation who seek election to the following partisan
offices are to be voted for in your county: Electors of
the President and Vice President, 8th District Rep in Congress,
43 rd District State Legislature, State Board of Ed,
Regent U of M, Trustee of MI State University, Governor
of Wayne State University, County Executive, Prosecuting
Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer,
Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner
4th, Justice of Supreme Court, Judge Court of
Appeals, Judge of 6th Circuit Court, Probate Court Judge,
District Judge 52nd, Board Of Trustees OCC, City
Mayor, City Council Members, School Board Clarkston
Community Schools, Transit Authority Proposal. Full text
of the Ballot and or proposal may be obtained City of
Clarkston 375 Depot St. Or call 248 625 1559
The polling place locations for said election are as
follows: PRECINCT #1, 375 Depot Street Clarkston 48346
For assistance in determining the accessibility of the
polling place location and the availability of voting instructions
in alternative formats such as audio and Braille,
please contact the city clerk’s office. Persons wishing to
obtain an absentee ballot may do so by contacting the
Clarkston City clerk’s office. The Clerk, or their designee,
will be available in the Clerk’s Office on the Saturday
preceding the election, October 31, 2015, until 2:00
p.m., the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot which
will be mailed. For names of candidates, for any other
information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
248-625-1559. Or WWW.villageofclarkston.org Sandy
Miller, City of Clarkston, Clerk
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