TITTABAWASSEE TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER

TITTABAWASSEE
TOWNSHIP
NEWSLETTER
July 2015
Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Freeland “Arts in the Park” hosted by
the Freeland Community Sports Association (FCSA).
Tittabawassee Township Park is the setting for our fall festival of the senses:
art, music, wine tasting and delectable food. Residents from the Great Lakes
Bay Region and further distances gather to enjoy live music while meandering
through artist displays, sipping wine and sampling delicious appetizers. All
proceeds from this event will benefit the Freeland SportsZone youth
programs.
The 16th annual FREE Concerts in the Park
series is underway this summer in
Tittabawassee Township. This summer, we have
eight (8) free concerts scheduled in the park for
community members to enjoy on Wednesday
nights. The township would like to thank all our
sponsors, whose
banners will be on display at the concerts and at
freelandparks.com. We have worked to vastly
improve the band
schedule and sound system this year. Grab your
lawn chairs and come out to the park for an
evening of excellent family
entertainment.
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Tittabawassee Township is excited to announce the launch of our 2015 free Summer Recreation Program. Each week includes bounce houses, snacks, crafts, and other attractions at no cost. The program kicked off on Wednesday, June 24th with Safety Day and
Freelandparks.com
“Freeland Parks Tittabawassee Township”
Facebook Page
will continue for the next six (6) weeks.
Activities run each week from 10am – noon at the Tittabawassee Township Park
located at 9200 “Old” Midland Road. Additional information about the free Summer Recreation Program can be found at freelandparks.com.
Carnival Day is back this year on Wednesday, July 8th. This year, we will have
Carnival Day ~ July 8
a variety of carnival games and prizes given away. Make sure to visit the balloon artist and
face painter while you are there!
Another summer recreation favorite is WildLife Safari Day. On Wednesday, July
15th, the WildLife Safari Company will be coming to the park to give an engaging presenta-
WildLife Safari ~ July 15
tion about animals from around the world. After the presentation, there will be a meet and
greet with the animals.
Country Day is taking a new twist this year out at the park on Wednesday, July
22nd. The main attraction will be a petting farm and horse rides from LeCronier’s Baby
Acres. Make sure to come back that night for Kids and Country Night at 6:00pm. The
Country Day ~ July 22
first 300 kids at this summer concert receive a free cowboy hat.
Mascot Day was new to the Summer Recreation Program last year, and it was a
huge success! This year, Mascot Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29th. Mascots
from sports teams and organizations throughout the area will be present to participate in
Mascot Day ~ July 29
summer recreation activities.
The annual Ronald McDonald Magic Show will be taking place on Wednesday, August 5th. Come on out to the park to be amazed by tricks that will blow your mind!
After the show, Ronald will be available for a meet and greet.
Magic Show ~ August 5
To celebrate a great summer program, the final theme day will be the End of the
Summer Bash. This is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th. Come celebrate a great
summer with us by dancing with the DJ, getting your face painted, and eating hot dogs!
Visit us at freelandparks.com for additional information.
Summer Bash ~ August 12
News from the Department of Public Works
Ed Mahaney, Director
If you have a sump pump you may want to consider a back-up for when you lose power or for when your main
pump fails. It’s good peace of mind to know that you’re covered in case of an emergency.
Your home has a primary sump pump which is powered by electricity. This is the pump that will be working during
normal rainy conditions when you have power supplied to the house. The best backup option to your primary
electric sump pump is a water powered sump pump which is used as an emergency pump when there is a power
outage or pump failure. A water powered sump pump should only be used as a backup. Water powered sump
pumps are configured to turn on automatically, only in the event of a primary sump pump failure. Years of
professional experience with primary and backup basement sump pump systems leads to the following conclusion:
for the vast majority of homes, water powered sump pumps are the best backup solution.
There are many differences between the primary electric and water powered sump pumps. Electric and water
powered sump pumps both evacuate water from the sump but the electric pump is more efficient, cost effective and
environmentally preferable.
A water powered sump pump should only be used as a backup. If this type of pump is used as the only system and
it fails it could cost you hundreds and even thousands of dollars in additional charges on your water bill. A water
powered sump pump is a unique back-up pump that is powered by your houses city water supply. For this reason it
will not work off of a well unit during power outages.
Sump pump alarm systems can add an additional layer of confidence to your sump system.
 Audio alarms – these devices sound an audible alarm if you sump fails, much like a smoke detector.
 Audio/flasher alarms – these devices will have a flashing light and an audible alarm
Cellular alarms – will send a text message to you cellular device
 Sump exercisers – will automatically test your pump on a regular basis (usually once a week)
 Battery operated back-up sump pumps. – These devices will operate even if your house loses power for
several days without the need to utilize the public water supply. Remember you have to insure that the
batteries are charged.
So, as you can see there are many options to choose to from to ensure you have a dry basement.
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Watermain Project
Tittabawassee Township is going to develop 1.55 miles of water main on Old Midland Road from M-47 to the corner
of Buck and Rogers Road. The new water line will also go into the Township Park, eliminating the current well and
hooking it to the city water system. This project was approved at the Township Board Meeting, June 9, 2015. The
drawing and bid packages are being developed. Currently the project is slated to begin in September 2015 with an
estimated completion date of November 2015. During this time, the entrance to the Tittabawassee Township Park
will be reconstructed to have a more efficient boulevard style entrance consisting of a separate exit and entrance. The
Park will remain open during construction.
Mosquito Control
Old tires are a great place for mosquitoes to breed. Mosquito Control offers collection schedules for
disposing of tires for Saginaw County Residents. They are collected and taken to Environmental Rubber
Recycling in Flint, Michigan to be shredded. The shredded material is then used in many products. Chips of
shredded tire rubber are used as fill in engineering projects. More finely chipped and screened tire rubber is
used in playground and landscaping mulch. Crumb rubber is used to make better asphalt, while rubber
mixed with urethane is used to make athletic track surfaces and a variety of molded products. For more
information contact Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission at 755-5751.
July Tire Drive Locations
July 20th - July 24th
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
July 20 -
Taymouth Township Hall
4343 E Birch Run Rd
Taymouth Township
July 21 -
Ric's Food Center
176 Hemlock Plaza Dr
Hemlock Township
July 22 -
Brady Township Hall
16020 W. Peet Rd
Brady Township
July 23 -
Pat's Food Center
7620 Midland Rd
Freeland Township
July 24 -
Thomas Township Hall
(Public Safety Lot Behind Hall)
8215 Shields Dr
Thomas Township
http://www.scmac.org
Summertime Spray
Saginaw County Mosquito Control is once again offering 2 free individual sprays per year for
residents. If you are having a party this summer and would like your yard sprayed for mosquitos,
give them a call at 755-5751.
Historical Society
The Roesers of Tittabawassee Township
Robert Roeser, D.D.S. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 09, 2015 at
the age of 93. The Roeser family was one of the early pioneers of Freeland,
Tittabawassee Township. William Roeser, great grandfather of Robert Roeser,
migrated from Germany in 1849 with his brothers Otto and Gustav. They
landed in Baltimore but came directly to Tittabawassee Township for the
available government land and rich timber. William took up land in Section
15, married Theresa von Vasold on February 14, 1851. William Roeser sold groceries from his home but
then built a store on Main Street. The store was located on the same property where the Memorial Park
Building is located today. Supplies were brought up the river on the "Belle Seymour" boat, and then later
were brought in by the Pere Marquette railroad. When the post office at Jay was moved to Freeland,
William Roeser was appointed Postmaster. Later he was a Clerk, Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace. When
the Roeser store was destroyed by fire in 1890, he moved his family to Saginaw and sold farm equipment.
Dr. Robert Roeser was born on March 8, 1922 to Edwin and Camille (Herrig) Roeser. Bob and his wife
Dolores were one of the early members and very active in the Tittabawassee Township Historical Society.
The Historical group documented information from head stones in the Freeland area cemeteries with
beautiful hand drawings by Dr. Roeser. His magic tricks at the Historical Society meetings and the Freeland
Children's Christmas parties were always welcome. No meeting was ever complete until Bob Roeser made
his Origami water balloons.
Flags Placed on Veterans’ Graves For Memorial Day
Thank you to George and Lil Corbat, Richard Kaczor, Al Rueger and Paul Vinson for
placing flags on veteran graves in Pine Grove and West Side cemeteries for Memorial
Day 2015.
News from the Treasurer
Fences, Shed and Pool Information
Michael L. Faerber
Tracy Reimus
The summer 2015 tax bills will mailed out on
July 1, 2015 and will be due by MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015. Payments must be received in Pursuant to the Zoning codes, fences, sheds, in
the Township Office or drop box by 4:30 p.m. on ground pools and other related items require a
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015. Postmark dates will not be zoning permit. If you wish to install a fence, shed or
accepted.
other structural item which may include pergolas,
When you receive your tax bill, please take the gazebos or other free standing structures a zoning
time to review it. If you qualify for the homeowners permit must be obtained from the Township Office.
principal residence exemption, please make sure your
tax bill reflects this, otherwise contact us. If there is an Sheds under 200 square feet may be placed at the rear
error on your tax bill, please notify us as soon as property line and eight (8) feet from the side property
line. There are other dimensional requirements for
possible.
Summer bills not paid by September 14th will be other accessory structures. Fences need to be
assessed a 1% penalty monthly until February 28, 2016 inspected for proper location and each lot may be
and then turned over to Saginaw County for payment. different. Our office will visit the site to confirm the
Summer bills not paid are not included in the Winter proper location of fences and sheds. In ground and
Tax bill total which goes out December 1st, 2015.
above ground swimming pools require a building
The Township Office is open daily from 7:30 permit. The zoning permit fee is $25.00.
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for collection of taxes. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Township Administrative Office
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(989) 695-9512
Police Department
(989) 695-9623 (non-emergency)
Structures larger than 200 square feet may require a
building permit and this may be obtained from the
office as well. This change is a result of the State of
Michigan Residential Building requirements. The
Building Inspector handles those larger structures. If
this office can be of assistance feel free to contact us
at 695.9512.
Department of Public Works
(989) 695-6517
Additionally please be sure you have a visible house
Saginaw County Road Commission
(989) 752-6140
Saginaw, Township Police and Fire. Contact this
Freeland Post Office - 695-9381
help in making this a great place to live, work and
or building number as requested by the County of
office if you wish more information. Thanks for your
play.