Family Fun on the 4th of July!

SUMMER 2014
Family Fun on the 4th of July!
This year’s 4th of July theme is “It’s Family Time” and there is a whole week’s worth of fun
activities and events for the whole family…including:
• One of the largest fireworks displays in the Metro Detroit area
• “Good Morning USA” 4th of July Parade
• “Good Old Fashioned” Picnic
IMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS
Supervisor
734-354-3201
• Free Concerts in Kellogg Park
• And much more!
For all the details on the “It’s Family Time”
4th of July activities, please turn to page 3
Treasurer
734-354-3214
Clerk
734-354-3224
Assessing
734-354-3267
Building
734-354-3210
Fire (non-emergency)
734-354-3221
Police Admin./Records
734-354-3232
Water Dept.
734-354-3270
9955 N. Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170-4873
www.plymouthtwp.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fireworks Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . 2
4th of July Activities. . . . . . . . . . . 3
Economic Development . . . . . . . 4
Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Going Greener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2013 Water Quality Report. . . 7-10
Water Wise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trash Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clerk’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Treasurer News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Supervisor’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Board of Trustees,
4th of July activities. . . . . . . . . . 16
2014 Plymouth
Community Fireworks
Thanks to our sponsors…for their
amazing display of support!
Michigan’s biggest community fireworks display would not
get off the ground without the support of our sponsors.
The generous corporate and community donations fund
this event 100%, with no tax dollars being used!
Absopure
ADVICS
Aisin World Corp of America
Allegra Network
Argent Automotive Systems
AWTEC
Aunt Millies
Bank of Ann Arbor
Bauer Controls
Paul Bohlander
C.L. Finlan & Sons
Community Financial
Durr Systems
Freudenburg North America
Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc.
Hemming, Polaczyk, Cronin
Hines Park Lincoln
Hubbell, Roth & Clark
IBEX Insurance Agency
Ilmore Engineering, Inc.
Inn at St. Johns
ITC Holding Company
James & Wanda Peldo
Johnson Controls
Macqueen & Company (Stow & Go)
Packaging Corporation of America
Plante Moran
Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce
Plymouth Kiwanis Foundation
Plymouth Lions
Schultz & Young PLC
Skyway Precision
Spalding DeDecker & Associates
St. Johns Golf Club
Toolco
The Ferrantino Foundation
TGR Technical Center
WCA Assessing
Webasto-Edscha Cabrio USA
Without the community support, this incredible annual
event may not take place. Now in its 7th year, the
fireworks display has grown to be the largest in the Metro
Detroit suburbs. The event is a huge undertaking and
requires a great deal of planning, organizing and financial
contributions, and we want everyone to know how much
we appreciate their support.
Robert Bosch LLC
E&E Manufacturing
Busch’s Fresh Food Market
Picnic Basket Market Place
Blackwell Ford
Tower International
Plymouth Urgent Care & Pharmacy
Huron Valley Ambulance
The Wilcox Foundation
Compuware Sports
Plymouth Whalers
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Celebrate the Red, White & Boom!
Need a reason to stick close to home for the 4th of July holiday? We can give you plenty with a whole week’s worth of fun activities
and events for everyone…including great concerts, jaw-dropping fireworks, a fabulous parade, a good old fashioned picnic, and much
more! Here’s our line-up for the week leading up to and including the 4th of July…
Free Concerts in Kellogg Park!
Wednesday July 2 at 12 noon
Music in the Park
Matt Watroba and Robert Jones
Thursday July 3 at 7:30 pm
Concerts in the Park
Plymouth Community Band
Friday July 4 at 7 pm
Music in the Air Concert Series
Rusty Wright – Flint’s own slide guitar master!
Plymouth Community Fireworks Display
Plymouth Township Park (Ann Arbor Tr. at McClumpha Rd.)
Gates open at 7:30 pm, fireworks begin at 10:15 pm
The Plymouth Community Fireworks display has grown to
be one of the largest in the area…and they are right here in
your own community! The fun starts when the gates open at
Plymouth Township Park at 7:30 pm leading up to the fireworks
display at 10:15. Overflow parking is available at the vacant
triangle of property at Beck and Powell Rd. Parking will be $5.
Picnic Sponsors
Busch’s Fresh Food Market
Duncan Disposal
Herriman & Associates
Picnic Basket Market Place
“Good Morning USA” 4th of July Parade
Downtown Plymouth • Friday July 4 at 9:00 am
As always, the parade will take place on Main Street in
downtown Plymouth, beginning at Theodore St. and
continuing south to Ann Arbor Rd. This year’s theme is “It’s
Family Time.”
Absopure
B & F Auto Supply
B&R Janitorial
CI Contracting
DJL Builders
Dr. Robert Gordon
Genisys Credit Union
Hemming, Polaczyk, Cronin
Herriman and Associates
Hometown Life Newspapers
Huron Valley Ambulance
Plymouth Hospitality (Zacks)
Plymouth Pharmacy
Plymouth Trading Post
Plymouth Urgent Care
Poof Toys
Progressive Printing
Versatran
“Good Old Fashioned” Picnic
Plymouth Township Park (Ann Arbor Tr. at McClumpha Rd.)
Friday July 4 from 11 am – 3:00 pm
Now in its 18th year, Plymouth Township’s “Good Old
Fashioned Picnic” is always a family favorite, with a decorated
bike parade, crafts, games and more. We’ll be serving hot
dogs, chips, soda and ice cream just for making a donation.
This year we’ll kick off the picnic with the decorated bike
contest parade through the park and there will be some new
twists added to the obstacle course. Come out and join us,
just bring your own lawn chairs and blankets…we’ll supply all
the food, fun and activities!
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AVL Powertrain to create 100 new jobs
AVL Powertrain, a well-established automotive testing company with offices in Plymouth
Township since 1994, has received a High Technology/High Wage Job Creation MBT Credit
to expand its operations. As a result, AVL will be adding 100 new jobs at their Ann Arbor and
Plymouth locations.
Therapeutics raises almost $60
million for new cancer fighting drug
ProNAI Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company based in Plymouth Township’s Life Science and Innovation Center, has obtained
$59.5 million in venture capital funding to advance cancer-fighting clinical studies. This is believed to be the largest funding investment
ever in Michigan, and a portion will be used to add to staff at their Plymouth Township facility. ProNAi is developing a new class of DNAi
therapeutics that has shown very promising results in lymphoma patients. The drug targets disease causing genes and deactivates them.
In a recent test conducted by ProNAi, twelve patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma had been treated unsuccessfully with conventional
therapies, including radiation. At the time, four of the 12 were in remission. Among the 12 patients, the tumors shrank in ten cases. Two
of those 10 had life expectancies of 6-12 months before treatment. After six months of treatment, both appeared to be disease free.
And, unlike chemotherapy and radiation, this new treatment appears to have few side effects.
Absopure teams up with “Pure Michigan”
in new campaign
Plymouth Township based Absopure recently formed a partnership with the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation (MEDC) and the award-winning Pure Michigan campaign. Absopure bottled
water will be co-branded with Pure Michigan celebrating the state’s natural beauty and recognizing
Absopure’s century-old Michigan roots. In the coming months, additional Absopure products in markets
throughout the U.S. will adopt the Pure Michigan co-branded imagery.
Township makes room for
1-800-Mini Storage
1-800-Mini-Storage has broken ground for a new facility at the
northeast corner of Ann Arbor Rd and Lilley (Mill St.), which is
slated to be complete by the end of 2014. For more information,
visit www.800ministorage.com or call 800-646-4786.
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Elegance Rolls into Town Again!
36th Annual Concours d’Elegance of America
The Inn at St. John’s
Sunday July 27th 10 am – 4 pm
Plymouth Township is pleased to welcome back The Concours d’Elegance for the fourth
straight year, being held once again on the beautiful, historic grounds of The Inn at St.
Johns. This world-class event will bring national and international attention to Plymouth
Township, as well as additional business to our community.
Adult general admission tickets for Sunday’s Concours show are available the day of the event for $25, and include off-site
parking, shuttle service and a souvenir program book. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets for the Concours and many
of the related events are available in advance at www.concoursusa.org. For more information on The Inn at St. Johns, visit
www.stjohnsgolfconference.com.
Hilltop Golf Course News
New at Hilltop…WomenOnCourse
Hilltop Golf Club is pleased to announce WomenOnCourse, a new program
designed to build friendships and increase networking opportunities for
women. Whether you play often or have never touched a club, we have
special benefits and events that encourage women to mix, mingle and
enjoy the game of golf! To sign up, or for more information, call Hilltop at
(734) 453-9800, visit www.hilltopgc.com or www.womenoncourse.com.
Get the kids in the swing of things at our Junior 9-hole Tourney!
Be sure to sign up for our Junior 9-hole Tourney on August 8th. Cost is just $20 per junior, and the tourney is open to
kids ages 6-17. Play starts at 9 am and includes 9 holes of golf, lunch and prizes. The last day to register is August 1st,
so sign up now!
Some furry friends can be a nuisance
This time of year, you may see skunks, raccoons, possums and other “non domestic” animals around your neighborhood.
Experts say if they are healthy, these animals generally do not pose a health or safety risk to residents. But they may be
perceived as a nuisance. Plymouth Township has established procedures to deal with nuisance animals. If a resident needs
humane animal removal, the Humane Society of Huron Valley will rent traps – call
(734) 662-5585. The Police Department also maintains a list of private animal control
contractors. These private companies will charge residents to remove nuisance
animals.
If there is a concern the animal may be sick or injured, residents should call the Police
Department. If you have any questions, please call the Plymouth Township Police
Department at (734) 354-3250.
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GOING GREENER!
The Charter Township of Plymouth has extended seasonal curbside collection of compost/
yard waste. The season runs from the first full week in April through the second full week in
January.
The 2014 curbside yard waste collection runs through Friday, January 16, 2015. Yard waste
stickers are available at Township Hall. Remember, it is against local and County ordinance
to burn garden waste and leaves!
Compost/Yard Waste Guidelines
• Yard waste including leaves, grass clippings, vegetative pruning, garden waste, wood debris and brush can be set out to
the curb by 7 am on your regular collection day and no earlier than 6 pm the night before your collection.
• Brush and branches up to 6 inches in diameter must be tied with string or twine in bundles no longer than 3 feet in
length-- no wire or plastic ties.
• Leaves and grass clippings can be put into paper Yard Waste bags available from various retailers, or in a 35 gallon
(maximum size) container identified with a compost sticker or marked clearly with 2 large “X”s or “C”s on the
container. Yard waste stickers are available at Township offices. Take care to ensure that the label is facing the roadway.
• Filled containers should not exceed 50 pounds.
• Compost is collected on the same day as your trash and recycling.
Backyard Composting
Since you cannot put yard waste out for curbside collection during the winter months you could consider backyard
composting. Compost has been coined as “black gold” by many gardeners over the past century and can do wonders for
your lawn and garden.
Yard waste is not the only ingredient in backyard compost. Kitchen scraps such as eggshells, fruits and vegetables, coffee
grounds, and water from steaming your vegetables can be added as well. Absolutely NO meat products should be put in
your compost pile. This will ensure your compost is free of foul odors.
There are many different ways of composting from using specially made containers that you purchase, to containers you
create yourself, to just a pile or heap in a corner of your yard.
Get the Mercury Out!
New Program Helps Reduce Pollutants
As part of an ongoing effort to reduce mercury pollution, The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) has
partnered with The Environmental Quality (EQ) Company as a designated drop off-site for mercury containing products.
The program is free but only available to Michigan businesses and residents. YCUA will accept unbroken mercury
containing products now through August 31, 2014. Eligible mercury containing devices include thermometers,
thermostats, gauges with silver colored liquid inside, and hydrometers. The program does NOT accept fluorescent bulbs.
YCUA will not accept free (elemental) mercury or any other hazardous material.
If you would like to receive a collection kit directly from EQ, please call 877-960-2025 or e-mail mercurybucket@
eqonline.com. Mercury containing devices can be dropped off at the YCUA Wastewater Treatment Plant at 2777 State
Road in Ypsilanti Township. To schedule a drop off, please contact Luther Blackburn by phone at 734-484-4600 Ext. 121 or
by email at [email protected].
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2013
water
QUALITY
report
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Why are we sending this report?
The Safe Drinking Water Act – What’s In It for you?
The purpose of this report is to inform you about the source
and quality of your drinking water. It is required as part of
the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on water
quality and illustrates that we are providing you with a safe
and dependable water supply.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected
to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water
poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental
Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426-4791).
How do you know our water is safe?
Your source water comes from the Detroit River, situated
within the Lake St. Clair, Clinton River, Detroit River, Rouge
River, Ecorse River, in the U.S. and parts of the Thames
River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Sydenham watersheds
in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), and
the Michigan Public Health Institute performed a source
water assessment in 2004 to determine the susceptibility
of potential contamination. The susceptibility rating is
on a seven-tiered scale from ”very low” to “very high”
based primarily on geologic sensitivity, water chemistry,
and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our Detroit
River source water intakes were determined to be highly
susceptible to potential contamination. However, all four
Detroit water treatment plants that use source water
from Detroit River have historically provided satisfactory
treatment of this source water to meet drinking water
standards.
DWSD has initiated source-water protection activities that
include chemical containment, spill response, and a mercury
reduction program. DWSD participates in a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit discharge
program and has an emergency response management plan.
If you would like to know more information about this report
or a complete copy of this report please contact DWSD at
313-964-9477.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water)
include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.
As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it
dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive
material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of
animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
• M
icrobial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may
come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural
livestock operations, and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff,
industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining, or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources
such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
• O
rganic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile
organics, which are by-products of industrial processes and
petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban
storm water runoff and septic systems.
• R
adioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be
the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes
regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water,
which must provide the same protection for public health.
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Important information about lead in drinking water
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in
drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Detroit Water and
Sewerage Department (DWSD) is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials
used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure
by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your
water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to
minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Symbol
>
AL
2013 Key to the Detected Contaminant Tables
Greater than
Action Level
Abbreviation for
HAA5
Haloacetic Acids
LRAA
MCL
Locational Running Annual Average
Maximum Contaminant Level
MCLG
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
MRDL
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
MRDLG
Definition/Explanation
The concentration of a contaminant, which, if
exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements
which a water system must follow.
HAA5 is the total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic,
dibromoacetic, dichoroacetic, and trichloroacetic
acids. Compliance is based on the total .
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal
n/a
ND
NTU
ppb
not applicable
Not Detected
Nephelometric Turbidity Units
Parts Per Billion (one in one billion)
ppm
Parts Per Million (one in one million)
RAA
TT
Running Annual Average
Treatment Technique
TTHM
Total Trihalomethanes
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in
drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs
as feasible using the best available treatment
technology.
The level of contaminant in drinking water below
which there is no known or expected risk to health.
The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking
water. There is convincing evidence that addition of
a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which
there is no known or expected risk to health.
MRLDG’s do not reflect the benefits of the use of
disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Measures the cloudiness of water.
The ppb is equivalent to micrograms per liter.
A microgram = 1/1000 milligram.
The ppm is equivalent to milligrams per liter.
A milligram = 1/1000 gram.
A required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
Total Trihalomethanes is the sum of chloroform,
bromodichloromethane, dibromoochloromethane and
bromoform. Compliance is based on total.
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Springwells Water Treatment Plant
2013 Regulated Detected Contaminants Tables
Health Allowed
Goal
Level
MCLG
MCL
Inorganic Chemicals – Monitoring at Plant Finished Water Tap
Regulated
Contaminant
Test Date
Highest
Level
Detected
Unit
Range of
Detection
Violation
Major Sources in Drinking
Water
Erosion of natural deposits; Water
additive, which promotes strong
teeth; Discharge from fertilizer
and aluminum factories.
Runoff from fertilizer use;
Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits.
Discharge of drilling wastes;
Discharge from metal refineries;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Discharge from petroleum and
metal refineries; Erosion of
natural deposits; Discharge from
mines.
Fluoride
5/13/2013
ppm
4
4
0.66
n/a
no
Nitrate
5/13/2013
ppm
10
10
0.42
n/a
no
Barium
6/9/2008
ppm
2
2
0.01
n/a
no
Selenium
6/9/2008
ppb
50
50
1.0
n/a
no
Range of
Detection
Violation
Major Sources in Drinking
Water
n/a
no
Discharge from petroleum factories;
Discharge from chemical factories
Range of
Detection
Violation
Major Sources in Drinking
Water
Volatile Organic Contaminants – Monitoring at Plant Finished Water Tap
Health Allowed
Highest
Regulated
Test Date Unit
Goal
Level
Level
Contaminant
MCLG
MCL
Detected
Xylene
11/12/2013
ppm
10
10
0.0009
Disinfection By-Products – Monitoring in Distribution System Stage 2
Health Allowed
Highest
Regulated
Test Date Unit
Goal
Level
Level
Contaminant
MCLG
MCL
LRAA
Total Trihalomethanes
(TTHM)
2013
ppb
n/a
80
25.5
13.0-35.0
no
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
2013
ppb
n/a
60
13.0
8.8-21.0
no
By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Range of
Detection
Violation
0.59-0.77
no
Disinfectant Residuals – Monitoring in Distribution System
Health Allowed
Regulated
Test Date Unit
Goal
Level
Contaminant
Disinfectant
Total Chlorine residual
2013
ppm
MRDGL
MRDL
Highest
Level
RAA
4
4
0.70
2013 Turbidity – Monitored every 4 hours at Plant Finished Water Tap
Highest Single Measurement
Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting
Cannot exceed 1 NTU
Turbidity Limit of 0.3 NTU (minimum 95%)
0.17 NTU
Water additive used to control
microbes
Violation
100 %
No
Major Sources in Drinking
Water
Major Sources in Drinking
Water
Soil Runoff
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
2013 Microbiological Contaminants – Monthly Monitoring in Distribution System
Highest
Regulated
MCLG
MCL
Number
Contaminant
Detected
Violation
yes/no
Major Sources in Drinking Water
Total Coliform
Bacteria
0
Presence of Coliform bacteria > 5% of
monthly samples
0
no
Naturally present in the environment.
E.coli or Fecal
Coliform Bacteria
0
A routine sample and a repeat sample are
total coliform positive, and one is also
fecal or E.coli positive.
0
no
Human waste and animal fecal waste.
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Springwells Water Treatment Plant
2013 Regulated Detected Contaminants Tables
2011 Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customers’ Tap
th
Health Action
90
Regulated
Test
Units
Goal
Level
Percentile
Contaminant
Date
MCLG
AL
Value*
Number of
Samples
over AL
Violation
yes/no
Major Sources in Drinking Water
Corrosion of household plumbing system;
Erosion of natural deposits.
Corrosion of household plumbing system;
Copper
2011
ppm
1.3
1.3
0.11
0
no
Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from
wood preservatives.
*The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If the 90th percentile value
is above the AL additional requirements must be met.
Lead
2011
ppb
0
15
0
0
no
Contaminant
Treatment Technique
Total Organic Carbon
(ppm)
The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal ratio is calculated as the ratio between the
actual TOC removal and the TOC removal requirements. The TOC was measured
each month and because the level was low, there is no requirement for TOC removal.
2013 Special Monitoring
Contaminant
Sodium (ppm)
MCLG
MCL
n/a
n/a
Level Detected
4.62
Typical Source of
Contaminant
Erosion of natural deposits
Source of Contamination
Erosion of natural deposits
Collection and sampling result information in the table provided by Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water Quality Division ML Semegen
What Precautions Should
You Consider?
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in
drinking water than is the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants,
people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some
elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from
their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate
means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and
other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
What Can You Do to Protect
Drinking Water?
In Your Home – Properly dispose of household hazardous
wastes. Take toxic chemicals like weed killers, pesticides,
thinners, strippers, wood preservatives and cleaning chemicals
to a hazardous waste collection center. Do not dump toxic
chemicals down the drain or on the ground. Properly dispose
of pharmaceuticals and personal care products including outof-date and other leftover prescription and non-prescription
medications.
KNOW ?
DID YOU
In your garage/workshop – Recycle or properly dispose of used
motor oil, grease and parts cleaners, and antifreeze. Solid and
hazardous waste laws prohibit land spreading of waste oil for
dust or weed suppression. Call your local garbage hauler for
more information.
Check for leaking fluids from vehicles. Clean up drips with an
absorbent-like kitty litter or sawdust and properly dispose of
contaminated absorbent. Do not use water to wash spills since
water percolates into the ground or discharges to storm drains
in the street (which typically lead to streams and rivers).
Inventory your hazardous household products like thinners,
solvents, oil-based paints, stains and finishes, photographic
chemicals and art supplies. Store only what you’ll use; properly
dispose of waste materials; and give extras to a neighbor for
their use. Use less-toxic alternatives whenever possible.
Conserve Water – Turn off the faucet when you’re brushing
your teeth, shaving or washing your face and you will save
two to three gallons of water each minute. Install low-flow
faucets and fix leaky faucets right away. Clean vegetables and
fruits in a pan of water — not under a running faucet. Run the
dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded. Make
every drop count!
The Township provides a 25% reduction in your sewage disposal rate for the
summer months as a credit for water used outdoors which does not flow into
the sanitary sewer system.
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WATER WISE
Money saving tips to avoid getting soaked on water bills!
How can you help keep water rates low?
By continuing to shift outdoor and indoor water usage activities to the non-peak hours of 12 to 6, water users will be
able to help avoid large rate increases in the future.
Does 12 to 6 mean AM or PM?
Both! 12:00 Midnight to 6:00 AM is a non-peak time period. If you need to use water during daylight hours, please use
water between 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, which is also a non-peak time period in the Township.
When should I water my lawn?
Set your irrigation systems to operate between the
designated non-peak hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 AM.
If you manually water your lawn, the best time to water is
between 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.
Will this harm my lawn?
Some irrigation companies will say this is not a good time to
water since it may encourage diseases. We have researched
the issue and the Michigan State University Extension Service
has indicated that watering during these periods will not
cause problems.
Are there outdoor water use restrictions?
No. You are not being discouraged from outdoor water use.
Just keep in mind that using water during non-peak demand hours can benefit everyone.
2014 Water and Sewer Rates (per 1,000 gallons)
Township/City
Water SewerTotal
Plymouth Township
$3.55
$5.75
$9.30
Northville Township
$5.19
$4.82
$10.01
Canton Township
$4.54
$6.13
$10.67
City of Northville
$5.83
$5.37
$11.20
City of Plymouth
$4.75
$6.14
$11.34
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TRASH TALK!
2013 TOTAL TONS AND CUBIC YARDS Why should we recycle?
TOTALS WASTE STREAMS Simply put, recycling helps save our natural
resources. Many of the raw materials (natural
resources) that we utilize to make and transport
the products we use every day are dwindling
fast, as is the space we have to landfill them
when we are done. These include water, oil,
coal and trees. Recycling helps to keep the
amount of new natural resources used and
the space needed to dispose of them to a
minimum. The tables on this page show the
detailed results of recycling efforts in Plymouth
Township in the past year.
# of Households 8,584 RECYCLE CYD
6,692.5 10.70 CURBSIDE DROP CENTER RECYCLE TOTALS 6,703.65 TONS
1,912.27 30.58 1,942.85 YARDWASTE CURBSIDE 10,516.80 3,004.80 YARDWASTE TOTALS 10,516.80 3,004.80 TRASH A few of the major highlights and benefits from
our recycling efforts include:
• Plymouth Township has diverted 38% of our
waste from landfills to recycling centers and
compost facilities
CURBSIDE 28,281.5 8,080.43 TRASH TOTALS 28,281.5 8,080.43 TOTAL DIVERTED WASTE (recycle & compost combined) TOTAL ALL WASTE STREAMS 17,220.45 4,947.65 45,501.96 13,028.08 • 3,884,000 pounds were recycled in 2013
TOTAL ALL WASTE STREAMS PER HOUSEHOLD • 6,008,000 pounds were sent to compost
facilities
Total Recycle Per Household • Household Hazardous Waste Day collected
and recycled 72,580 pounds in 2014
0.79 0.23 Total Pounds Recycle Per Household Recycle pounds/household/week 452.19 113.05 Recycle pounds/household/day 16.15 HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY W
TOTALS ASTE D2
AY 014 TOTALS 2014 NUMBER OF NUMBER CARS SERVICED OF CARS SERVICED Tons of fun at the 2014 Household
AEROSOLS AEROSOLS Hazardous Waste Day!
ALKALINE BATTERIES ALKALINE BATTERIES We want to thank everyone that
BIO M
EDICAL BIO MEDICAL participated in the Household Hazardous
CORROSIVE CORROSIVE Waste Day. It was one of our most successful
ELECTRONICS ever! Over 1,200 cars came through the ELECTRONICS Compuware Arena parking lot to safely FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS dispose of hazardous waste. Over 72,000 FLAMMABLE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS LIQUIDS pounds of household hazardous waste FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT TUBES TUBES was taken in, including 37,000 pounds of HERBICIDES/PESTICIDES HERBICIDES/PESTICIDES household electronics equipment.
LEAD ACID BLEAD ATTERIES ACID BATTERIES MERCURY MERCURY 12
MOTOR OIL MOTOR OIL NON REGULATED NON REGULATED OXIDIZER 1,202 1,202 2,132 POUNDS 2,132 POUNDS 1,602 POUNDS 1,602 POUNDS 153
POUNDS 153
POUNDS 1,310 POUNDS 1,310 POUNDS 37,312 POUNDS 37,312 POUNDS 270 POUNDS 270 POUNDS 7,558
POUNDS 7,558
POUNDS 1,013
POUNDS 1,013
POUNDS 5,670 POUNDS 5,670 POUNDS 6,100 POUNDS 6,100 POUNDS 23 POUNDS 23 POUNDS 8,120 POUNDS 8,120 POUNDS YARDS 97 YARDS 97 OXIDIZER 300 POUNDS 300 POUNDS PROPANE PROPANE 920 920 POUNDS POUNDS 12
Get out and
vote!
When you go to the Secretary
of State to change your
address, you can register to
vote at that time. The branch
office mails your application
to the Township for actual
voter registration. Within three
to four weeks of our receipt
of the application, you will
receive a new voter ID card in
the mail. This card will tell you
where you vote for all elections
including your school precinct location.
2014 Voter’s Information
2014 is an election year with
several major ballot issues and
candidates to vote on in the
August Primary and the General
Election in November. Here are
the key dates for this year’s
elections:
July 7, 2014 – Last day to
Township Clerk
register to vote in August
Nancy Conzelman
Primary election
August 5, 2014 – August Primary election
October 6, 2014 – last day to register to vote in November
General Election
November 4, 2014 – General Election
Address Changes
If you move within the Township you may notify us. We will
change your address with the State of Michigan Department
of Motor Vehicles and on your voter master card. You will
receive a new Voter ID card from us and in about 3-4 weeks
a sticker for your driver’s license.
Who is eligible to vote?
You must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 18
years of age by Election Day. To vote in Plymouth Township,
you must also be a resident of Michigan, live in Plymouth
Township and be registered for at least 30 days prior to any
election.
If you move to a jurisdiction outside of the Township, you
must register in your new community in order to vote.
Mail-in (or Absentee) Voting
You may qualify to vote absentee by mail if you fill out an
application and:
• You are unable to attend the polls without assistance
• Are age 60 or older
• Expect to be absent from Plymouth Township the entire
time the polls are open on Election Day
• Are in jail, awaiting arraignment or trial
• Have been assigned to work as a precinct inspector in a
precinct other than where you are registered, or
• Are unable to attend the polls because of your religious
beliefs
Voter Registration
There are three ways you can register to vote:
• At the Plymouth Township Clerk’s office
• At any Michigan Secretary of State Branch Office (visit
www.Michigan.gov/sos for locations)
• Mail-In Voter Registration (also known as absentee voting)
If you move to a new city or township, you must re-register
to vote. If you register to vote at the Township office, we can
notify the State of Michigan of your new address, as long as
you are a current resident of Michigan. The State will send
you a new sticker for the back of your license with your new
address within three to four weeks of your registration.
Applications to vote absentee are available from the
Plymouth Township Clerk’s office in person, or online at
www.Michigan.gov/elections.
You must present an acceptable photo ID at the polls or sign
an affidavit if you don’t have one of the following:
• Michigan driver’s license
• Michigan personal ID card
• Driver’s license or personal ID card issued by another state
• Federal or state government-issued photo ID
• U.S. passport
• Military identification card with photo
• Student identification with photo from a high school
or accredited institution of higher education, such as a
college or university
• Tribal identification card with photo
If you are on the Township’s permanent absent voter list,
you will automatically receive an application in the mail
approximately six weeks before the election.
Interested in being an Election Inspector?
There is always a need for election inspectors. Please go
to the Forms and Permits page on www.plymouthtwp.org,
print the application, complete it, then mail it or drop it off
at the Township office. Anyone who is registered to vote
and lives in Wayne County is eligible to work as an Election
Inspector. The pay for the day is $140.00. To find out more,
please call the Plymouth Township Clerk’s office at
734-354-3224.
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Treasurer’s
Office
You live
in a great
community, get
involved to make
it even better!
Summer Property
Tax Statements
will be mailed July 1, 2014
Your 2014 Summer Property Tax statement
will be mailed on July 1st and taxes are
payable through September 15, 2014 without
interest. If you do not receive your property
tax statement by July 10th please contact the
Treasurer’s Office.
Township Treasurer
Ron Edwards
If you have questions regarding your taxes,
please contact the Treasurer’s Office at
(734) 354-3218.
Are you eligible for a Summer Tax Deferment?
You may be eligible for deferment of your 2014 Summer Tax Bill. Your
summer tax payment can be deferred until February 17, 2015, if your total
household income for 2013 was less than $40,000, and you meet one of the
following: Senior Citizen (age 62 or older), Paraplegic, Blind Person, Totally
and Permanently Disabled, Eligible Military, Veteran or Widow.
If you are eligible, please contact the Treasurer’s Office for an Application
for Deferment of Summer Taxes. This form must be signed and returned to
the Treasurer’s Office no later than September 15, 2014.
To receive an application by mail or if you have questions regarding Summer
Tax Deferments, please contact Amy Hammye at 354-3218.
The strength of a community is
determined by its residents. When
we all work together and play an
active role in the community, we
make this an even better place to
live, work and play. We encourage
you to get involved and take part
in the community…participate,
volunteer or just attend a meeting
to help make Plymouth Township an
even better place for all of us!
Sidewalk repairs
now underway
As part of our commitment to the
safety of everyone in our community
as well as abide by a State of
Michigan Supreme Court ruling,
Plymouth Township is conducting
sidewalk repairs this summer. If
you are required to repair damaged
sidewalk(s) on your property and did
not receive a notification last year,
the Township will notify you. If you
did not make the repairs yourself or
did not hire a licensed contractor to
make the repairs, the Township will
make the repairs for you and you will
be assessed for the cost.
Please call the Township office at
734-354-3270 ext. 6 if you have any
questions or concerns regarding the
sidewalk repair program.
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TOWNSHIP
SUPERVISOR’S
LETTER
We are half way through the year and finally enjoying the long awaited summer
weather. We’re all excited about the 4th of July activities and this year’s “It’s Family
Time” theme! Now is a good time to look back at this year and what’s ahead for the
second half of 2014.
Economic development
We continue to make economic development and job creation a priority, and we are
encouraged to see more companies expanding and locating within the Township. For
example, Township based cancer research company ProNAi Therapeutics recently
received almost $60 million in venture capital for development of a new cancer fighting
drug that has shown very positive results in initial tests (see the Economic Development
section in this issue for more details). This is one of the largest venture capital funding
efforts ever in Michigan and a portion of the money will go towards hiring skilled
scientific research employees here in the Township.
Dearborn Federal Credit Union (DFCU) will soon be opening a full service branch in the
Township at Ann Arbor Road and Main Street. The new location is scheduled to open
later this year.
Township Supervisor
Richard Reaume
Township
Office
Hours
and Trash
Collection
for July 4th
Plymouth Township
offices will be closed
Friday July 4th in
observance of the
Independence
Day holiday. Trash
collection normally
scheduled on Friday
July 4th will be
delayed one day and
picked up Saturday,
July 5th.
Household Hazardous Waste Day a big success!
We will continue with our strong commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and
being an environmentally conscious community. At our Household Hazardous Waste
Day on May 10th, we collected and recycled 72,580 pounds of hazardous waste,
including 37,000 pounds of household electronics. By recycling this equipment,
Township residents saved nearly 500,000,000 BTU’s of energy. That is equal to one car
(at 25 m.p.h.) driving the circumference of the earth four times!
Resident funded road improvements
After the extremely harsh winter and the effect it had on our roads, I want to remind
residents they have the opportunity to conduct paving improvements through a Special
Assessment District Program (S.A.D.). A group of homeowners can organize to fund
neighborhood road improvements which can be paid either through a single payment
or as an assessment over 10 years. For more information about the program, please
contact the Plymouth Township Director of Public Utilities, Patrick Fellrath, at
(734) 354-3270, or [email protected].
I welcome your comments and questions about economic, environmental or any other
issues in the Township. Please write to me at [email protected] or call me at
(734) 354-3201.
Sincerely,
Richard Reaume
Township Supervisor
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Charter Township of Plymouth
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Plymouth, MI 48170-4673
Plymouth Township Board of Trustees
Richard Reaume, Supervisor
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Nancy Conzelman, Clerk
Kay Arnold, Trustee
Charles Curmi, Trustee
Bob Doroshewitz, Trustee
Michael Kelly, Trustee
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BICYCLE PARADE RIDERS
NEEDED FOR GOOD OLD
FASHIONED PICNIC ON JULY 4TH!
We would love to have you join us in our decorated
bike parade at this year’s Good Old Fashioned Picnic.
Participants need to be at Plymouth Township Park by
10:45 am on July 4th, as we will kick off the Picnic with
the bike parade. For more information, please contact
the picnic coordinator, Kelly Latawiec at
734-414-1441 or [email protected].
PICNIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you can spare a little time, we need volunteers
to help set up and serve during our Good Old
Fashioned Picnic on the afternoon of July 4th.
If you’d like to help out, please call Kelly Latawiec
at (734) 414-1441, or write to her
[email protected].
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