Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Here's a recap of what happened at Wednesday's meeting.
Highlights from Wednesday night's Sylvan Lake City Council meeting included: 1. Mike Zubrzycki, the Mayor Pro-Tem of Sylvan Lake was appointed Mayor by unanimous vote, while Councilman Brian Etter was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem by a 4-1 vote. The winners of the Nov. 6 council election, Eucharist Cassar and Russell Meskin, were sworn in. 2. The weekly day of trash collection on Wednesday will soon be no more, as the council approved a move to Thursdays. The move to move was suggested by the Rizzo Environmental group after the Sterling Heights-based trash hauler absorbed the city's trash pickup from Richfield Equities in the fall. The Thursday schedule will begin early next year, said Dan Garman of Rizzo. 3. City Manager John Martin updated …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Four candidates in the Nov. 6 election seek two spots available on the city council.
As we look ahead to November's elections, West Bloomfield Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about the big races in town. Today, we bring you questionnaires from the four candidates in Sylvan Lake vying for two separate seats on the City Council. Candidates for city council participated in a voters forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters Oakland area Oct. 15, answering the following questions: What is your position on outsourcing police? In light of the Nov. 2012 ballot proposal which saw Sylvan Lake residents approve a 5-mill levy increase to fund public safety in town, the candidates took varied views on the "touchy subject." In the event of the proposal failing, Cassar said, the Bloomfield Township Police …
During the countdown to the Nov. 6 local election, Patch is bringing you profiles of the candidates running for office in Sylvan Lake.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Education and professional background I graduated Wayne State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business and then worked as an auditor and accountant and obtained my Certified Public Accounting Certificate (CPA). After a few years working as a CPA I started my own retail business owning and operating a chain of Hallmark Card and Gift Stores. I retired from the retail business and presently work part time as a business and financial consultant. How long have you lived in town and where? Do you live with family? I have lived in Sylvan Lake for 8 years with my wife Annette, and our daughters and grandchildren also are residents in their own homes in Sylvan Lake. Explain why you're running for the city council I am running for re-election …
During the countdown to the Nov. 6 local election, Patch is bringing you profiles of the candidates running for office in Sylvan Lake.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Note: Shepp is a write-in candidate. Education I have an Associates Degree in Service Management from Schoolcraft College.I am working towards a Bachelors in Business Management from Phoenix University. Professional background I worked for almost 20 years in the automobile service industry my last position was as a Department Manager for a large auto dealership. I am now employed as the Warranty Department Manager for Michigan based automobile and commercial vehicle electrical supplier. How long have you lived in town and where? Do you live with family? I have lived in Sylvan Lake with my wife for over 16 years, and my daughter and son-in-law live in Sylvan as well. Explain why you're running for the city council I have been involved with …
During the countdown to the Nov. 6 local election, Patch is bringing you profiles of the candidates running for office in Sylvan Lake.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Note: Rogers-Zumbach is a write-in candidate. Professional background I draw my experience from 22 years in Advertising, Marketing and budget management for my clients, and family business in commercial landscaping. I am familiar with blue print details and big picture projects. In the last 3 years my activities included support for Kids day, the millage, and 2011 Home and Garden tour. How long have you lived in town and where? Do you live with family? I am a 12 year resident of Sylvan Lake with my Husband, Jeff. I first fell in love with Sylvan Lake and became exposed when my family moved their business in the city in 1982. While it has since closed my family made Sylvan Lake their home including my Sister and her family. Explain …
During the countdown to the Nov. 6 local election, Patch is bringing you profiles of the candidates running for office in Sylvan Lake.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Education and professional background In 1933 our father began into Real Estate Management. I began taking part in 1969 doing maintenance in the areas of boiler work, heating, electrical, plumbing decorating, roofing, underground work, paving ect. While continuing with father and family, in 1977 I branched out into a individual venture. This expanded my daily duties to include budgeting and being fiscally responsible. After a few short years I along with other family expanded again in two additional ventures. Till this day we are still operating just as we were taught by our father. I worked for almost 20 years in the automobile service industry my last position was as a Department Manager for a large auto dealership. I am now employed as …
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Oakland County League of Women Voters hosted a voters forum Monday night at the Sylvan Lake Community Center.
Should the City of Sylvan Lake allow restaurants to serve liquor by the glass? Should beaches be opened up to the public to use in order to possibly secure money from state or federal grants? Four candidates for the Sylvan Lake City Council addressed these issues and more Monday night in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Oakland area. Eucharist Cassar, Russell Meskin, Jack Shepp and Megan Rogers-Zumbach answered questions from league members and forum moderator Jerry Burden. Meskin is the lone incumbent running for one of two spots open for three-year terms. Incumbent Sharon Maurina will not seek another term this year. Shepp and Rogers-Zumbach are both running as write-in candidates. What is your position on outsourcing police…
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Eighth-annual event kicking off Saturday has moved to Abbott Middle School this year.
Families seeking a boatload of fun before the beginning of the school year need not look further than the Big Fish Festival this weekend, according to organizers. The eighth-annual event, hosted by the Bloomfield North Area Chamber of Commerce, combines art, entertainment and sports to benefit local area businesses and other entities, said Mel Hager, vice president of the chamber. Over 2,000 are expected as the free event moves from Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor to Abbott Middle School in Orchard Lake Village this year, Hager continued, in the hopes of making car parking easier on a larger road and offering more space for business booths. Indeed, Hager said, the event is known for its "big fish" (which translates to "Keego" …
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The filing deadline for one position on the West Bloomfield School Board and other local races was Tuesday.
Earlier this week, we told you about the filing deadline for seats in the Greater West Bloomfield area in the Nov. 6 general election. Though we already knew who will be on the ballot for various state and regional elections following the Aug. 7 primary election, these races weren't official until now. West Bloomfield School District Residents district-wide will be asked to vote for one new member on the West Bloomfield School Board. President Bruce Tobin, whose fifth term ends Dec. 31, withdrew from the ballot after paying a $100 fee to bypass the number of petitions required to gain entry. Tobin had filed to run Jul. 10 and withdrew on Tuesday. The West Bloomfield residents who will be running for Tobin's spot on the board for one six-…
Chris Milia
2:12 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Civic Center TV videotaped this Candidate Forum for cablecasting on Civic Center TV (CVTV). The forum will also be available for On-Demand Viewing at the Civic Center TV website, www.civiccentertv.com. The forum will be available for viewing by Friday, October 19, if not earlier. CVTV is on channels 15 & 915 on Comcast Cable and Channel 99 under the City of Sylvan Lake on the AT&T U-Verse service. more ›