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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — A new community gathering and event space is in the works in downtown Rochester, and there are two opportunities for the public to share their input.

Rochester Downtown Development Authority Director Kristi Trevarrow said the concept, dubbed “the front porch project,” was developed from input given during community visioning sessions held by the DDA in 2016 and 2021.

Participants of both sessions, Trevarrow said, expressed their desires to have the DDA enhance the town’s farmers market and create additional spaces to gather downtown.

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PAINT CREEK TRAIL NAMED ONE OF STATE’S BEST TRAIL EXPERIENCES

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ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Paint Creek Trail was recently recognized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as the state’s latest Pure Michigan Trail, joining only 10 other designees statewide.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources State Trails Coordinator Tim Novak said Michigan, with more than 13,000 miles of trails, is known as the trails state.

Each year, the MDNR and Pure Michigan highlight some of the state’s best trails, over both land and water, through the Pure Michigan Trail Program.

The trails and towns that receive the designation are identified as among the best of the best in the state of Michigan, promoting healthy lifestyles, conserving natural resources and providing a catalyst for economic activity in their communities, according to Novak.

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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — Come June, there will be a new chief in town.

George Rouhib Jr. was recently named the new chief of police

by Rochester City Manager Nik Banda, with the unanimous support of the Rochester City Council.

“This is a dream job. This is a dream opportunity for me,” said Rouhib. “There are not many jobs like this that open up, especially in a community like this.”

Rouhib replaces former Chief Steve Schettenhelm, who is set to retire from his post near the end of June after over 15 years of service to Rochester.

“There are some big shoes to fill,” Rouhib said of Schettenhelm. “He’s gonna leave his legacy here, and I will build on that legacy.”

Rouhib — who was one of 23 applicants for the position — has over 37 years of experience in law enforcement.

“I’m sure I can be a great asset with all the experience I have over the years,” he said.

Rouhib Rouhib previously served with the Eastpointe police, where he was hired as the public safety director in September 2018. Prior to that, he spent 32 years in the Fraser Department of Public Safety, including serving as its director for 11 years, receiving numerous awards from the city for bravery, lifesaving efforts and meritorious citations.

“I’ve worked myself up the ranks, and I’ve worked every facet of law enforcement,” Rouhib said. “I’ve also been part of just about every program you can think of. I’m a big proponent of drug education.”

Rouhib holds a master’s from Eastern Michigan University in interdisciplinary technology and a bachelor’s from Wayne State University in criminal justice/psychology, and is a member of variSee ROUHIB on page 27A

Mayor Stuart Bikson shares a positive outlook for the city to a packed room of community members gathered at The Community House May 10 to hear his address.

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Rochester’s State of the City returns ‘I BELIEVE THE STATE OF THE CITY IS EXCELLENT AND THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY IS EXCITING’

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — After a few year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rochester State of the City address returned this year, with Mayor Stuart Bikson sharing a positive outlook for the city.

A packed room of community members gathered at The Community House May 10 to hear his address.

Before introducing Bikson, Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Salvia shared a bit of history about The Community House, noting that it will be celebrating its 50th

year anniversary next year.

“The Community House started as a cabin in the park. That cabin in the park was built with federal funds that were part of the WPA Public Works programs. Then, there was a group of women in the community that said, ‘We need a place to meet,’ so they approached the city, and in September of 1974 — so that will be 50 years next year — Rochester City Council authorized the funds to establish this building, to establish Rochester’s Community House,” she said. “With that milestone coming up, we are workSee ADDRESS on page 14A

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ROCHESTER HILLS – A Rochester Hills man has been charged after reportedly threatening to shoot a Macomb County judge, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.

Jamar Warren, 28, has been arraigned on charges of false report or threat of terrorism and using a computer to commit a crime.

According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Warren was in court in Mount Clemens for a sentencing hearing on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon Nov. 16 when he reportedly became disruptive and was removed from the courtroom.

He continued the hearing over Zoom in his jail cell and is accused of threatening to shoot the judge at the end of his hearing.

“Promising violence upon elected officials and officers of the court — those kinds of statements are threats of terror,” Nessel said in a statement. “Our department’s Hate Crimes and Domestic TerrorWarren ism Unit is specifically charged with handling these threats, and well equipped to pursue accountability for them.”

Warren is now serving one-four years for the assault charge and, if convicted, he could face up to 20 additional years in prison.

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WATCH Driver caught on the road with no license

ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol in the area of Main and Second streets witnessed a northbound vehicle begin to turn left onto West Second, disregarding the red light, April 29.

The officer made contact with the driver, a 30-year-old from Shelby Township, and discovered that the driver had never applied for a driver’s license. The driver was issued a citation and given a court date.

Subject cited for disorderly intoxication in park

ROCHESTER — Officers were dispatched to Rochester Municipal Park for multiple reports of an intoxicated subject at approximately 7:10 p.m. April 27.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a highly intoxicated subject talking on the phone, according to reports.

While speaking with the man, officers located an open bottle of whiskey. The man

became agitated and began screaming profanities. He took a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.18% blood alcohol content. The subject was given a citation for disorderly intoxication and given a ride to his residence.

Redford driver caught with suspended license

ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol in the area of Walnut and Second streets saw a vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign at Second and Walnut at 2:15 a.m. May 9. The vehicle, which had an expired plate, then turned onto West Second without using the turn signal.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, a 29-year-old from Redford, and it was discovered that the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest and later was released with a citation.

Security system alerts residents of home invasion

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of Traceky on the report of a possible breaking and entering in progress at 11:03 a.m. April

22.

The residents, who were out of town, said their security video system alerted them to an unknown female inside their residence without their permission. The person had left, but the caller provided a description of her and the vehicle, including the plate number, she had arrived in.

Deputies checked the residence but observed no signs of forced entry. Police believe the doors were left unlocked.

The residents were contacted via Facetime, and a walk-through was conducted. It appeared that nothing was taken. The residents were advised to complete an inventory once they returned home, and the residence was secured.

Upon further investigation, the suspect — a 44-year-old Ortonville woman — was found to have been involved in an unrelated incident on Texas Avenue in Rochester Hills.

Deputies responded, located the responsible woman and investigated.

The woman was taken into custody and was transported to the Oakland County Jail for processing and housing.

Stolen vehicle recovered

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy was dispatched to the 2500 block of Har-

rison Avenue on a report of an abandoned vehicle at 10:45 a.m. April 22.

The caller advised that the vehicle, a white Hyundai Elantra, had been abandoned for about a week, and the rear driver’s side window was broken.

The abandoned vehicle was located and found to have been stolen in Detroit.

A visual inspection revealed that the window was broken, and the steering column and ignition were damaged. The vehicle was impounded.

Woman tasered after noise complaints bring police to party

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1600 block of Bedford Square for a noise complaint from a loud party at 12:59 a.m. April 23.

Deputies spoke with the lessee, a 23-year-old from Auburn Hills. Deputies were called back out to the location a second time on the same loud party complaint and witnessed a large party spill out into the hallway.

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time, a fight broke out between a 22-yearold from Pontiac and a 21-year-old from Pontiac. Deputies attempted to separate the two females, who continued to fight around and over deputies. Police had to deploy a Taser to gain control over one of the females.

Both were then taken into custody.

The two females were issued citations, and one of them was treated by the Rochester Fire Department, was transported to the Oakland County Jail for processing and was released pending further investigation. The apartment lessee was also issued citations.

Multiple vehicle theft attempts reported

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Bedford Square Drive for three attempted vehicle thefts at 6:58 a.m.

April 25. The complainants stated that their vehicles all had the rear windows smashed out and the steering columns damaged overnight. All three vehicles were Kias.

Car window broken, purse stolen

ROCHESTER HILLS — After attending a yoga class 6:30-8 p.m. April 25, a 38-year-old Clinton Township woman re-

turned to her vehicle to find the passenger window broken and her purse, which contained credit cards, ID and cash, gone.

A 44-year-old Rochester Hills woman who also attended the yoga class reported that her passenger car window was broken.

The contents of her backpack and vehicle compartments were scattered around the vehicle, but nothing was stolen.

A deputy was awaiting video surveillance from a neighboring business.

Woman suspected of retail fraud tries to flee

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a store in the 3600 block of Market Place Circle on a retail fraud in progress at 10:47 p.m. April 25.

The 30-year-old Pontiac woman was known to the store’s loss prevention. She had loaded a shopping cart full of alcohol and was at the self-checkout scanning items and pretending to pay with her phone.

Loss prevention believed the woman had a look out in the parking lot waiting for her exit, and they then informed police that she had ditched the shopping cart and fled the store.

Deputies detained her for investigation,

but she attempted to flee across the parking lot, to no avail.

Further investigation revealed that she was wanted on a warrant for retail fraud, second degree, in the 52-3 District Court.

Once apprehended, she complained of medical issues. The Rochester Hills Fire Department transported her to the hospital, where she was cleared and transported to the Oakland County Jail.

Man arrested driving on a suspended license, carrying a concealed weapon

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy on routine patrol observed a black Chevrolet Avalanche disregarding a traffic control device at northbound Crooks Road and Enterprise Drive at 2:01 a.m. April 26.

The deputy caught up to the vehicle turning onto the westbound M-59 ramp from Crooks Road and noticed it did not have a license plate.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop and the driver, a 26-year-old Detroit man, admitted to not having a valid driver’s license.

An inventory search was conducted prior to impounding the vehicle. The search

revealed a loaded 9 mm pistol under the driver’s seat.

The driver was taken into custody and was transported to the Oakland County Jail.

His passenger, a 20-year-old Detroit woman, was given a courtesy conveyance to her family’s residence. The recovered pistol was transported and logged into property.

Teen detained after attempting to steal TV

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a store in the 3600 block of Marketplace Circle on a retail fraud in progress at 7:56 p.m. April 27.

Loss prevention said a male had attempted to walk out of the store with a television in a shopping cart. When confronted, the suspect fled on foot from the store.

Deputies located a 15-year-old Pontiac boy in the area who matched the description of the suspect. He was detained and was positively identified as the responsible party. An official authorized lodging the teen at Children’s Village, and his mother was contacted.

It was also discovered that the juvenile had previously been banned from the store for a prior retail fraud.

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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER 400 SIXTH STREET, ROCHESTER MICHIGAN REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2023 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bikson at 7:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Stuart Bikson, Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Salvia, Councilmembers Mark Albrecht, Douglas Gould, Ann Peterson, Steve Sage and Marilyn Trent.

ABSENT: None.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bikson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT SCHEDULED/NON SCHEDULED/PRESENTATIONS 4A. Oakland County Commission Michael Spisz gave Council a County update on transportation, broadband survey and public safety co-responder program.

4B. Councilmember Albrecht gave Council an update on Memorial Day events and the Parade.

6D. Special Event Application from the Rochester Neighborhood House to hold the Scare Away Hunger 5k on Sunday October 8 in the Municipal Park.

Article II, CBD – Central Business District, Sections 1100, 1101, 1102 & 1103, to restrict some uses to upper, nonstreet level stories Second Reading and Adoption.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Salvia seconded, To approve the Special Event Permit for the Rochester Neighborhood House to hold the Scare Away Hunger 5k on Sunday October 8 in the Municipal Park.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

MOTION: Salvia moved, Albrecht seconded, To give Second Reading and Adoption to Ordinance 202303 an Ordinance Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article II, CBD – Central Business District, Sections 1100, 1101, 1102 & 1103, to restrict some uses to upper, nonstreet level stories.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Sage and Trent.

NO: Peterson.

Motion Carried.

6E. Current Special Event Calendar.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Salvia seconded, To receive the current Special Event Calendar.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

7. OLD BUSINESS/TABLED ITEMS 7A. Updated Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan. Human Resources Director Joellen Haines was present for questions.

MOTION: Salvia moved, Albrecht seconded, To approve the Updated Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

4C. Downtown Development Chair Ben Giovanelli and Director Kristi Trevarrow presented preliminary plans for the Front Porch Project to be located at the Farmers’ Market Lot.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8B. Public Hearing for a liquor license application to transfer the liquor license from City Tavern at 421 S. Main Street to JVY Holdings. The applicant was present for questions.

Public Comment.

Mayor Bikson opened the Public Hearing at 8:24 p.m.

Jane Turner, Parkdale, commented on the Lighting Ordinance amendment.

No one addressed Council.

5. MINUTES 5A. Minutes for the Regular Meeting held April 10, 2023.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Albrecht seconded, To approve the Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting held April 10, 2023.

VOTE:

YES:

NO: Motion Carried.

Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

None.

6. CONSENT AGENDA 6A. Agreement with the cities of Birmingham, Auburn Hills and the Township of Bloomfield for a Youth Police Academy and authorize the Police Chief to sign the agreement.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Salvia seconded, To approve the Agreement with the cities of Birmingham, Auburn Hills and the Township of Bloomfield for a Youth Police Academy and authorize the Police Chief to sign the agreement.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

6B. Special Event Application from Woodhouse Day Spa and New Day Foundation to hold the Color of Wellness 5k run on Saturday, July 29 in the municipal park and trails.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Salvia seconded, To approve the Special Event Permit for Woodhouse Day Spa and New Day Foundation to hold the Color of Wellness 5k run on Saturday, July 29 in the municipal park and trails.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

6C. Special Event Application from Annmarie St. Clair to hold the I Bike for Paul bike ride on August 6th in the Municipal Park and Paint Creek Trail.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Salvia seconded, To approve the Special Event Permit for Annmarie St. Clair to hold the I Bike for Paul bike ride on August 6th in the Municipal Park and Paint Creek Trail.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

Mayor Bikson closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.

MOTION: Sage moved, Peterson seconded, To approve the liquor license application to transfer the liquor license from City Tavern at 421 S. Main Street to JVY Holdings.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

8A. Public Hearing for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Article 23, Performance Standards, Section 2306 Light and Illumination to add language regarding exterior residential lighting. City Manager Banda reviewed the item.

Mayor Bikson opened the Public Hearing at 8:42 p.m.

Christian Hauser, Seventh Street, commented that the amendment is so vague and open ended it would cause enforcement difficulties and that it may pose more problems than it solves and would impact every house in the City. He feels this is not the fix to the neighborhood problem.

Richard Blosnick, Taylor, felt the amendment would discriminate against his property. He requested Council not proceed.

Pat Kane, W. Fourth Street, stated that person should be able to light their property but should not be allowed to illuminate inside her home.

David Grake, Taylor, stated the brightest light in his area is the street light.

Chris Bronzetti, Elizabeth, feels the current requirement of one foot candle is already too low and the amendment would change that to no direct light which is impactable.

Mayor Bikson closed the Public Hearing at 9:03 p.m.

Council considered the amendment.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Sage seconded, To give Introduction and First Reading to an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Article 23, Performance Standards, Section 2306 Light and Illumination to add language regarding exterior residential lighting.

VOTE: YES: Salvia, Peterson and Sage.

NO: Bikson, Albrecht, Gould, Trent.

Motion NOT Carried.

9. LEGISLATIVE DELIBERATIONS 9A. Ordinance Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,

10. REPORTS AND REGULAR BUSINESS 10A. Installment Agreement with LOGEC (The Roxy), 401 Walnut Blvd., for Payment in Lieu of Parking for 63 spaces at a cost of $63,000 to be paid over 10 years; and an Easement Agreement for 401 Walnut Blvd., to allow the removal of a portion of the current parking area along a portion of Pine Street to construct, install and maintain a sidewalk, sod and vegetation in accordance with the approved site plan.

MOTION: Sage moved, Trent seconded, To approve the Installment Agreement with LOGEC (The Roxy), 401 Walnut Blvd., for Payment in Lieu of Parking for 63 spaces at a cost of $63,000 to be paid over 10 years.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

MOTION: Sage moved, Trent seconded, To approve the Easement Agreement for 401 Walnut Blvd., to allow the removal of a portion of the current parking area along a portion of Pine Street to construct, install and maintain a sidewalk, sod and vegetation in accordance with the approved site plan.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

10B. Reciprocal Parking Lot Easement Agreement Modification between Lake Stone Investments LLC at 929 W. University Drive and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1011 W. University.

MOTION: Albrecht moved, Peterson seconded, To approve the Reciprocal Parking Lot Easement Agreement Modification between Lake Stone Investments LLC at 929 W. University Drive and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1011 W. University.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

10C. Request from Fire Department to utilize FEMA Public Assistance Grant funds to resurface the floor in the apparatus bay at a cost of $25,791 due to excessive wear from the vehicle traffic during the COVID 19 vaccination events.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Gould seconded, To approve the Request from Fire Department to utilize FEMA Public Assistance Grant funds to resurface the floor in the apparatus bay at a cost of $25,791 due to excessive wear from the vehicle traffic during the COVID 19 vaccination events.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

10D. Employment Agreement Renewal for the Building Department Official.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Trent seconded, To approve the Employment Agreement Renewal for the Building Department Official.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

10E. Agreement with Oakland County for fire Incident Management Team.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Sage seconded, To approve the Agreement with Oakland County for fire Incident Management Team.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould,

NO: Motion Carried.

Peterson, Sage and Trent.

None.

10F. Recommendation from Department of Public Works for winter salt purchase from Detroit Salt at a cost not to exceed $132,264.00.

MOTION: Sage moved, Gould seconded, To approve the Recommendation from Department of Public Works for winter salt purchase from Detroit Salt at a cost not to exceed $132,264.00.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

10G. DPW Director Mizikar reviewed the draft Water Quality Report and requested feedback. Council concurred to proceed with submitting the report to EGLE. 10H. Recommendation from DPW Director Mizikar to award the Sanitary and Storm Sewer CIPP Repair Project to Inland Waters Pollution Control for a cost of $233,377.50 and authorize Administration to execute the contract.

MOTION: Peterson moved, Trent seconded, To approve the Recommendation from DPW Director Mizikar to award the Sanitary and Storm Sewer CIPP Repair Project to Inland Waters Pollution Control for a cost of $233,377.50 and authorize Administration to execute the contract.

VOTE: YES: Bikson, Salvia, Albrecht, Gould, Peterson, Sage and Trent.

NO: None.

Motion Carried.

10I. Check Register Reports for April 6 and 13, 2023.

11. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS. 11A. Sister City Committee – Trent stated they met the Planning and Economic Development staffs and discussed a grant application for a bee farm.

11B. City Beautiful Commission – Gould stated they discussed the display case at the Library, received an update from the DPW, Arbor Day, birdhouses and Earth Day. 11C. Paint Creek Trailway Commission – Sage stated they discussed the property at Dillman and Upton, grant opportunities and the construction of an observation deck on the southeast property.

11D. Downtown Development Authority – Trent stated they received a report from the Historical Commission, Main Street Oakland County Accreditation presentation, the Front Porch project and the FYE 24 draft budget.

11E. Planning Commission – Sage stated they reviewed new zoning districts for Downtown Core, Downtown Edge 1 and Edge 2 Districts, and scheduled a public hearing for the Mixed Use and Transition Districts.

12. PUBLIC COMMENT. Public Comment.

Pat Kane, West Fourth, commented on the amendment to the Lighting Ordinance.

13. GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS. City Manager Banda gave an update on the demolition of the Moon River Soap building, on Arbor Day at Holy Family and that the DNR had stocked the Paint Creek with 3,200 brown trout.

City Clerk O’Connor advised that the deadline for Council petitions is Tuesday, April 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Salvia advised of the upcoming event at the Library, Wine, Wit and Wisdom.

Albrecht noted that the Arbor Day event will include 104 third graders at Holy Family.

Trent commented on a donation to the Rochester Pollinators.

Peterson stated that the Stoney Creek High School play was outstanding.

Mayor Bikson reminded that the State of the City is May 10 at the Community House at 7:00 pm.

14. ADJOURN Mayor Bikson adjourned at 10:30 p.m. __________________________________ Lee Ann O’Connor, City Clerk __________________________________ Stuart Bikson, Mayor Published: 05/25/2023 Rochester Post

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ROCHESTER POST • MAY 25, 2023

Township to celebrate grand opening of Paint Creek Junction

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public is invited to celebrate and explore the township’s new trailhead at Paint Creek Junction Park, north of Adams and Orion roads, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the Paint Creek Trail.

The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission and the Paint Creek Trailways Commission are hosting the official grand opening of the park and trailhead on National Trails Day. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 3, at the park, 2210 Orion Road in Oakland Township. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Paint Creek Cider Mill, 4480 Orion Road.

“We hope people do come and get out on the new trail and see the new park, if they haven’t yet,” said Eryn Grupido, the administrative assistant for the Paint Creek Trailways Commission.

Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Director Mindy Milos-Dale said community members can help inaugurate Oakland Township’s newest park facilities with activities that highlight the park’s railroad and trolley history, a ribbon-cutting and recognition ceremony, light refreshments, and railroad-themed giveaways.

“There will be a representative from the Oakland Township Historical Society that is going to talk about the history of the parcel, because it is interesting that we had both the railroad running on the west side of the parcel and the Detroit United Railway running on the east side of the parcel at one point,” said Milos-Dale.

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Paint Creek Junction Park provides connections between the Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, the Paint Creek Trail and Marsh View Park.

Commission purchased the 6-acre parcel in 2003 to allow for future trail connections between the Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, the Paint Creek Trail and Marsh View Park.

The land, which was renamed from Marsh View Connector to Paint Creek Junction Park in February 2015, was undeveloped.

The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Department opened the new trailhead, north of Adams and Orion roads, to service the northern part of the Paint Creek Trail in October 2022.

“We always knew there was a need at the north end of the trail — it was just locating the right parcel to do this,” Milos-Dale explained. “This parcel is in a great location.

Not only does it service, generally, the north end of the trail, but it’s not that far from the fishing access area on Paint Creek. It’s not that far from the connector that goes from

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ROCHESTER CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 400 SIXTH STREET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Rochester City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307.

The purpose of the public hearing is to give the community an opportunity to have input and provide support to the Skatepark being proposed in Scott Park located at 580 Woodward in the City of Rochester, Michigan 48307. The City of Rochester wants to make an application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the SPARK Program for grant funding. The application will be submitted by June 26, 2023 to support the proposed development cost of the Skatepark in the amount of $750,000.00 with a 10,000 match that will be provided towards the project. The proposed project will support and enhance neighborhood features and promote improved health and safety outcomes in response to significantly greater use of public facilities in the City of Rochester. The grant funds will be used for activities such as project review, planning, architecture and engineering services, construction and oversight and compliance activities associated with the state and federal requirements as applicable. Grants funds for the proposed project must be committed by December 31, 2024 and completed on public land by October 31, 2026.

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the Paint Creek Trail onward, so it’s a good parking area for people,” said Milos-Dale.

The park includes a 35-space universally accessible parking lot with horse trailer parking, an access trail, two unisex universally accessible vault toilets, a well for water, a rain garden, a bike fix-it station and a picnic area. Interpretive signage incorporates the trail’s natural and cultural background — sharing information about the Paint Creek Trail’s railroad history, Paint Creek Junction’s section of the Detroit Urban Railroad, and how railroads contributed to the preservation of native prairie areas.

The Paint Creek Trail is part of the Polly Ann Trail System, as well as the Iron Belle Trail that’s over 700 miles long and goes from Ironwood, Michigan, to Belle Isle, in Detroit. The Paint Creek Trail also has great fishing access areas all along the trail.

The project cost around $400,000, with approximately 75% of the cost covered by grants — including a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, combined with funding from an Oakland Township parks and recreation millage and donations from Back to the Beach Runners and the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail. MilosDale said the township paid approximately $75,000-$100,000.

“I hope that people will include this in their Trail Day activities, whatever they may be. It would be really wonderful if we had people not only driving to the park for the grand opening, but maybe walking or biking from the Paint Creek trail, too,” Milos-Dale said.

Paint Creek Junction Park is located at 2210 Orion Road in Oakland Township. For more information, visit oaklandtownship. org or call (248) 651-7810.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Public comments will be received up to and during the Public Hearing, orally or in writing. If you are unable to be present at the Public Hearing, please submit your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office, Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307, PRIOR to the scheduled Public Hearing.

For further information, please contact the City Clerk at 248.651.9061.

NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 148.651.9061 forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting so that the necessary arrangements to provide reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed material being considered at the meeting.

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‘Rochester: No Filter’ on display June 1-30

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ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester invited the community to share their favorite things about Rochester through the lens of a disposable camera with the third annual “Rochester: No Filter Event.”

Registration was limited to 50 participants and already sold out, but one photo from each camera will be framed and on display as part of the “No Filter Photo Exhibition” at the Downtown Collaboration Studio. The exhibition will kick off 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 1. Photos will be for sale for $20 each, and proceeds will go to Love Local Rochester for downtown events and promotions. The exhibition will continue through June 30.

“Last year, we were wowed by the response and enthusiasm for this event, with cameras selling out on the first day,” Kristi Trevarrow, Rochester DDA executive director, said in a statement. “We cannot wait to see the amazing photos from this year’s photographers.”

For more information, contact the Rochester DDA at (248) 656-0060 or visit downtownrochestermi.com.

Greater Rochester Heritage Days returns

ROCHESTER — After having been canceled for the past two years due to the pandemic, the Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival will return this year May 28-29 in Rochester Municipal Park. Since 1976, the Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival, hosted by local nonprofits, has celebrated Rochester and Michigan history, the community, and crafts.

In the past, this festival has attracted over 20,000 visitors. It includes live music, a native plant sale, heritage arts demonstrators, war encampments, car shows, a tractor show and food trucks.

The Rochester Lions Club is putting on two car shows as part of the event: the 14th Heritage Rod and Custom Car Festival and the 41st Festival of Cars.

All proceeds from the car shows go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions’ charities. The Heritage Rod and Custom Car Festival opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 28, and consists of approximately 200 cars produced in 1997 or before with an emphasis on custom cars, hot rods, street machine/pro street, muscle cars and classics. Special awards will be given for Best of Show, Pride of the Lions, Leader Dogs Pick of the Litter, Best Paint, Best Interior and Best Engine, as well as trophies for 15 different classes.

The 41st Festival of Cars show, a Memorial weekend tradition, will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 29, and will feature over 200 rare vintage and antique vehicles. Trophies are awarded in 17 classes for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles dating from 1900-1997.

For information about the festival, visit www.RochesterHeritageDays.org.

LEFT: Kids test out the rock climbing wall at the Outdoor Adventure Kickoff in the Hills event at Spencer Park May 20.

Participants also explored rock climbing, zip lining, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, archery, outdoor art, puppy yoga, reptiles, beekeeping and more.

ABOVE: Madilyn Zehel, 5, of Madison Heights, pets a therapy yoga dog during the OAK in the Hills event.

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FREE KIDS HEALTHY HIKES PLANNED

ROCHESTER HILLS — The city and Ascension Providence Rochester are inviting children to join them for health talks and hikes.

Each talk will be followed by a short hike with a naturalist through the trails at Innovation Hills. The topics may include sun safety, basking animals, and cold- vs warm-blooded animals May 31; safety, back to school matters, and a free helmet giveaway July 26; and kids’ nutrition and “the hungry caterpillar” Sept. 27.

Organizers say the hikes are best for kids in kindergarten to third grade, but all ages, siblings and parents are welcome. Participants should meet at the large shelter by the playground at Innovation Hills, 2800 W. Hamlin Road.

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The Rochester Downtown Development Authority is hoping to transform the farmers market parking lot into a new community gathering and event space dubbed “the front porch project.” that could house lawn games in the summer, with the option to potentially transform into an ice rink in the winter. Other amenities could include restrooms, a set of swings, bicycle racks, a separate building for storage, natural landscaping, a grand staircase, three additional entrance/exit points — including ADA-accessible options — and more.

The reimagined space could accommodate around 75 10-by-10-foot tents for vendors.

“Even with all those programmed elements, there will be space to activate this site for, not only the farmers market, but for others. We have a lot of flexibility,” said Reynolds.

“There is a huge opportunity for public engagement, a space to anchor a lot of our downtown events, and then also still make some of those existing events continue to thrive.”

The DDA, Giovanelli said, has set aside funds from its tax capture over the past few years to help fund the project, to the tune of nearly $1.8 million. Those funds, along

with potential grants and sponsorship dollars, would fund the project — although total cost estimates are still in the works and are expected to be presented to the Rochester City Council in July.

If the overall concept is approved by council and “all goes well,” Giovanelli said a groundbreaking could be held this October.

“The idea is, the first part of spring construction would commence, and then we would be done in time for a town square dedication by the mayor and Santa for Lagniappe 2024,” he explained. “From beginning to end, it’s … almost two years. These things do take time.”

To learn more and to register for the community input sessions, visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/frontporch or call the Rochester DDA at (248) 656-0060.

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The DDA is proposing to transform the existing 1-acre farmers market lot — which currently houses about 75 parking spaces — at the corner of Third and Water streets into a town square.

The community can learn more about the project and offer input during community input sessions planned for 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, and Monday, June 5, at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow St. “We want to make sure everyone feels involved and every voice is heard and everything moves along,” said Ben Giovanelli, the chairman of the DDA. Officials said the primary anchor of the re-imagined space will be a building called “the Front Porch,” which will house an office dedicated to farmers market activities and will include a 1,500-square-foot covered porch for speeches, musical entertainment and more.

Scott Reynolds, of Auger Klein Aller Architects, who is working on the concept design, described it as a “classically inspired vernacular that would fit within the context of the city” for events, concerts and activities. “(It would) give us something downtown that we don’t already have,” he said.

To the left of the Front Porch building, designers envision a community mural with shaded areas, and tables and chairs for dining al fresco.

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ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 5500 block of Carrollton Court on a report that a vehicle had been stolen at 12:50 a.m. April 28.

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Bikson said this past year has brought “great economic growth” to the city.

“We’ve had some difficult days in our city and our country, but I believe we are doing great things in our city, and our best days are yet to come,” he said.

Over the past year, Bikson said, the community has “come together in very impressive ways. The downtown is booming, neighborhoods are thriving, and the city’s government is strong.”

“I believe the state of the city is excellent, and the future of our city is exciting,” he said.

Rochester excels at working together with other communities for the benefit of its residents, Bikson said, noting the assets of the Older Persons’ Commission, the Rochester-Avon Recreation Authority and the Rochester Hills Public Library.

Rochester, he said, is also constantly working to improve the city’s quality of life, city infrastructure and strong city services.

“With all of us working together we will have a great year of progress and success.”

A recent study rated Rochester as the second-safest city in Michigan, Bikson said.

“Our crime rate is virtually nonexistent, and we are working hard to keep it that way, and our percentage of police to the number of residents is one of the highest in the state,” he explained. “Strong policing leads to a safe city.”

Bikson announced that George Rouhib Jr., the former chief in Eastpointe, will be taking over as the new chief of the Rochester Police Department, replacing retiring Chief Steve Schettenhelm in late June.

The Rochester Fire Department, which Bikson said has state-of-the-art advanced life support services, gives the city “world-class emergency services.”

“Our response times are some of the shortest in Michigan,” he said. “If somebody needs emergency help, our Fire Department is there for you.”

Downtown Rochester is “booming and has never been busier,” according to Bikson, who noted its 97% occupancy rate. Rochester has been consistently voted one of the top downtowns in America and has received its 18th consecutive accreditation from Main Street Oakland County for its Main Street programs.

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The Downtown Development Authority is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

“The DDA, in partnership with the city, has been working for 40 years to make our downtown vibrant, family-oriented and successful,” Bikson said. “Our downtown is a regional destination and, I believe, is the center of the greater Rochester area.”

The DDA is in the initial planning stages of a new addition to the downtown and hopes to transform the farmers market parking lot into a town square city center.

“This improvement to our downtown shows our commitment to improving our downtown experience for everyone,” Bikson said.

The city, he shared, has received a grant from the federal government to make two new interactive playgrounds for children and has plans to add more art to the downtown to give more opportunities to local artists.

“The talent of these local artists is impressive, and I think everybody wants more art in our town,” Bikson said.

Over the past few years, the city has committed to expanding its pollinator gardens — which help save the monarch butterflies and other pollinators by encouraging the use of native plants — thanks to Rochester City Councilwoman Marilyn Trent and the Rochester Pollinators group. Their efforts led to Rochester’s recent designation as a Monarch Champion City by the National Wildlife Federation, a title held by only four cities in the country.

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METRO DETROIT — When school is out and the weather is nice, families can benefit from volunteering together to support local nonprofits and improve the communities they live in.

There are several different ways to volunteer throughout the local area. For families who like to spend time together outdoors, local cleanups can be a fun way to enjoy nature and impact the environment.

Environmental activist and artist Hannah Tizedes began the Michigan-based nonprofit The Cleanup Club to help create a more plastic-free environment.

The Cleanup Club is primarily based in Metro Detroit, but they also do programs in northern Michigan and along Lake Erie.

“I think it is so important to just talk about Great Lakes plastic pollution, because we hear about ocean pollution all the time, but no one ever hears about Great Lakes plastic pollution,” Tizedes said.

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Foster Kids Are Always A Part Of This ‘Big Family Of Michigan’ A nonprofit founded 21 years ago by Jeanne Fowler after her own experiences growing up in the foster care system has never stopped working to make life sweeter for thousands of kids entering, placed in or about to leave foster care today.

Fowler saw how families were torn apart, as siblings were scattered to live with different parents, and not always placed in good situations.

“When she got out of foster care, many years later, she decided to have birthday parties for foster kids,” said Sharon McCaughrin, president and CEO of Big Family of Michigan. “That’s how this program started.”

Big Family of Michigan still provides “Birthday in a Bag,” which includes everything a kid needs for a birthday party: invitations, cake mix, paper plates and cups, gifts for the birthday child and his or her party guests.

“Jeanne did this because she

herself never had a birthday party growing up,” McCaughrin said.

Other initiatives through the 501(c)(3) nonprofit help kids aging out of foster care by providing many of the things they need to live on their own; a scholarship program for foster kids; backpacks

and school supplies for thousands; and a Christmas program, which is their biggest outreach of the year.

“Last year, over 2,000 children received presents from us,” McCaughrin said. Each kid received seven brand-new gifts and a stuffed animal from their “Big Family.”

McCaughrin said it’s quite an endeavor. The wrapping starts in October.

And with so much going on throughout the year, there’s always a good time to support Big Family of Michigan, where McCaughrin said miracles happen daily.

“It happens to us every day. We have miracles and blessings all the time. I feel blessed having this opportunity in my life right now,” McCaughrin said.

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GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Whether someone is a newbie or a veteran, master gardener Mil Hurley — owner of the Grosse Pointe Farms-based business, A Southern Gardener — believes anyone can create a garden of which they’re proud.

“She says, ‘Yes, you can,’” said Grosse Pointe Farms City Councilwoman Sierra Donaven, chair of the Farms’ Beautification Advisory Commission.

To help gardeners of all skill levels, Hurley outlined “The Principals of Garden Design and Maintenance” during a Farms Beautification Advisory Commission program May 10 at Pier Park.

Hurley has a lifetime of experience working with plants.

“Her love for gardening started as a child,” Donaven said of Hurley, who grew up on a farm in the South.

Hurley said principals of garden design include unity, proportion and balance — whether the garden is formal or informal, symmetrical or asymmetrical. Proportion extends not only to elements within the garden, but to whether the garden is in alignment with the home and the lot. Unity refers to everything working together to create an overall design, Hurley explained.

Every garden should have a focal point or focal points.

“It can be something fun,” said Hurley, noting that one person used painted dowels to add interest.

The focal point can be a plant, but it can also be an object like a bench. It just needs to be something eye-catching.

“The focal point doesn’t necessarily have to be in the center,” Hurley said.

Simplicity can make for an effective garden.

“Simplicity doesn’t mean it’s boring,” said Hurley.

If gardeners put in the right plant or plants, the garden won’t require a lot of work, she said.

Rhythm can be created in a garden through repetition or something like a curved hedge, Hurley said.

Small gardens can make a big impact. Hurley said consider putting a small garden in the middle of a large yard.

One of the most important things gardeners can do is to read the tags on the plants before buying them. Hurley said gardeners need to pay close attention to the amount of sun each plant requires, because putting a plant in the wrong spot means it won’t thrive or bloom.

If you’re not sure how much sun a portion of your yard gets, Hurley said to put a timer on at 8 a.m. one day and check that area every hour during the day. Plants that require

ABOVE: Gardeners can create interest by using plants of differing heights, shades and textures. The size of the home and the lot is one consideration when determining the size of the garden. BELOW: Compost — which people can make at home or purchase — is vital to putting needed plant nutrients back in the soil.

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ABOVE: The Clinton River Watershed Council holds cleanups along the Clinton River Watershed.

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LEFT: Educating children and the community about Great Lakes plastic pollution is one of The Cleanup Club’s main missions.

Photo provided by The Cleanup Club

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While they are still planning summer programming, Tizedes said there will be several exciting opportunities for Metro Detroit families to get involved. Once summer events are finalized, they can be found at thecleanupclub.org.

“I’m super passionate about involving kids and just having more youth education around plastic pollution and what we can do as individuals,” Tizedes said. “I think it’s super important to just show kids that this is part of (their) future, (they) can help out and get creative, and it doesn’t have to be like this.’”

The Clinton River Watershed Council also offers opportunities for families to help clean up their community through the Keeping-It-Clean program.

Several different Clinton River Watershed Council programs fall under the Keeping-It-Clean umbrella, including weekly cleanups, the Clinton Cleanup and Trash Runs.

The community is encouraged to join the Weekly Clean 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays April-November. Each week, the Clinton River Watershed Council holds a Weekly Clean at a different park within the Clinton River watershed. The locations of this summer’s Weekly Cleans has yet to be released.

“We try to make sure that we have cleanup initiatives that hit almost all of the

parks within the watershed that we can over the course of the summer,” said Cole Pachucki, the development and communication specialist for the Clinton River Watershed Council.

Volunteers are provided with the tools they need to conduct a simple cleanup. If they find anything big in the river that needs to be removed, the council coordinates with local municipalities to take care of it.

Clinton Cleanup is a larger event where they gather volunteers to clean up multiple parks on the same day. The next Clinton Cleanup will be Sept. 9.

Pachucki said some people get the most excited about the Trash Runs, which involve riding in a canoe or kayak to do a water cleanup.

Trash Runs will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 9, July 14, Aug. 18 and Sept. 8.

While the Weekly Clean and the Clinton Cleanup are appropriate for all ages, Trash Run participants should be 14 or older.

“I think it is really important for young people to get involved in any kind of youth programming that gives back to really cement the idea that being good stewards of our environment is something important,” Pachucki said. “If that kind of outdoor education and stewardship practices are instilled younger, it tends to grow lifelong stewards of the outdoors.”

To learn more about the programs offered by the Clinton River Watershed Council, visit crwc.org.

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full sun need a spot that’s sunny six hours or more a day; plants that need partial sun/ partial shade should get roughly four to six hours of sun daily; and plants that need to be in shade should be in a location that gets four hours or less of full sun. This can change from year to year as trees grow or are removed, a homeowner or neighbor adds an addition, or other aspects of the surroundings change.

Soil is the foundation on which every

garden grows. Hurley said there are three types: clay, which doesn’t drain well; sand, which does drain well but lacks nutrients; and loam, which is nutrient-dense. Compost be used to create soil that will give plants the nutrients necessary for healthy growth.

Gardeners also have another natural and nutritious, free resource to improve their soil: leaves. Hurley said gardeners should leave the leaves in their garden beds in the spring, rather than having them blown out.

“You are doing a disservice to yourself by having those leaves taken out of your gardening beds,” Hurley said.

If people don’t like the look of leaves

in their garden bed, they can put mulch on top of them. Hurley said the leaves will still break down underneath the mulch, and gardeners don’t need to put as much mulch in their garden beds when there’s a layer of leaves below.

Because mulch breaks down, Hurley recommends that homeowners consider avoiding dyed mulch, because the chemicals used in those dyes will end up in the soil and water.

Hurley said homeowners don’t need to tear up their entire yard for a garden — a container with interesting plants can also work well. She said the same principles of

good garden design apply to containers.

When planting trees, shrubs or other plants, Hurley said, mulch should be placed at the base of the plant in a doughnut shape, not a volcano, because mulch piled up at the base will make the plant or bark wet and weak, as well as create an environment that can harbor bacteria or pests.

Whether a garden is formal or informal is up to the homeowner. The same is true of how it’s designed. As Hurley observed, “There are no garden police.”

“I encourage you to be yourself with your garden,” Hurley said. “Let it speak to who you are.”

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Bikson also touted the city’s financial strength — noting that the city has had a balanced budget every year he has been on council, maintains an “excellent” fund balance, has “well-funded” its retirement investments, maintained its AAA bond rating through some difficult economic years and has “a balanced and strong” three-year budget.

“We have continued to improve our infrastructure, without raising taxes,” he said.

“Our essential service as a millage rate puts us as the fourth-lowest tax rate in Oakland County. … I believe our combination of low taxes and excellent city services is unique to Rochester and shows the efficiency of our city operations.”

There is also incredible growth and new investment in the town, Bikson shared, with new apartment and condo complexes coming to the city, as well as many new investments in single family houses and existing business properties.

He said residential real estate is booming, with record high sales prices. Many new houses are being built and many more are being renovated. The recent average median

sales price of a home in Rochester is almost $600,000, according to Bikson, who also said next year the city’s taxable value for all its real estate will be over $1 billion. This year, he said, the city already has almost $30 million in renovations of homes and businesses.

Rochester, he said, will spend millions to continue to improve its infrastructure — including $6 million to improve the city’s drinking water and millions more to maintain the city’s roads.

“Improving and maintaining our infrastructure remains a core goal of our City Council,” he said.

He also highlighted a few “exciting” upcoming projects and new businesses — including the upcoming opening of The Roxy, a live entertainment venue in downtown Rochester; the opening of The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rochester; PAR Pharmaceutical’s plan to build a new, 91,000-square-foot warehouse and renovate a 25,000-squarefoot manufacturing unit; and others.

“The real strength of Rochester are the citizens of Rochester, who are warm, friendly, outgoing and open to all people,” he said.

“I believe this year will be a great year for the great city of Rochester.”

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development, and quality trail experience and maintenance,” he explained.

The award was presented to the Paint Creek Trailways Commission at the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism in April in Grand Rapids. The designation means the Paint Creek Trail will be incorporated into maps and marketing materials through Pure Michigan, the state tourism advertising campaign, and signage with that branding will be placed at trail locations around the city.

“The Paint Creek Trail is such a well maintained trail — they really do have a commitment to quality maintenance of the trail. It’s very well-signed, it’s easily accessible

Contaminants & Their Presence in Water 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 EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791.

Sources of Drinking Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As previously mentioned, the west side of the City is served by community wells. As water travels over land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals that pick up substances from the presence of animals or human activity. Examples are: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, 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, may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the 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 provide the same protection for public health.

Warning about the vulnerability of some populations to contaminants in drinking water: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than 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.

While your drinking water meets EPA’s standards for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health issues such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

for users of all types, and it’s just a beautiful trail,” Novak said. “When you think of Michigan trails and what should be a Pure Michigan Trail, it’s about as quintessential as you can get. It’s just a wonderful trail for everybody.”

The Paint Creek Trail is the first nonmotorized rail-trail in Michigan. The Detroit-Bay City Railroad Co. later became known as the Michigan Central Railroad Co. and later still as the Penn Central Railroad. The company abandoned the line in the 1970s and filed for bankruptcy.

The Paint Creek Trail, which opened to the public in 1983, is now part of a regional rail-trail included in the Iron Belle Trail, planned as a statewide hiking and bicycling trail stretching from Belle Isle Park in Detroit to Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems.

Pregnant women, infants, and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing.

The City of Rochester 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 have a service line that is lead, galvanized previously connected to lead, or unknown but likely to be lead, it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. 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://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead.

The City of Rochester currently has no known residential properties that have a copper or galvanized water service.

Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. Beginning in July of 2008 - April 2009, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) began monitoring quarterly for unregulated contaminants under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 2 (UCMR2.) All the UCMR2 contaminants monitored on List 1 and List 2 in 2008-2009 were undetected.

Water Quality Data The tables on the following pages list all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2022 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed January 1 - December 31, 2022.

The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old.

As you can see, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water is SAFE at these levels.

We will update this report annually and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they happen.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the City of Rochester DPW at (248) 651-5165. We want our customers to be informed about their water utility.

The 8.9-mile linear trail begins in downtown Rochester and meanders north along the creek to where its headwaters flow out of Lake Orion. The wooded, nonmotorized trail travels along Paint Creek — one of Michigan’s premier cold-water trout streams — and connects to the Polly Ann Trail and Bald Mountain Recreation Area via connector paths. It serves over 100,000 people annually.

“We were really happy that we received designation this year as a Pure Michigan Trail,” said Paint Creek Trail Administrative Assistant Eryn Grupido. “We think our trail really shows the beauty of southeast Michigan as it stretches all along the Paint Creek.”

“With so many wonderful areas in the state to enjoy nature and recreation, we are honored to be recognized and fortunate to have this gem in our backyards,” Paint Creek

Trailways Commission Chairwoman Martha Olijnyk added in a statement.

In May, Tom Correll took over as the new manager of the Paint Creek Trail. Correll replaces Melissa Ford, who served as the trail manager for the past five years. He could not be reached for comment on the award at press time.

For more information about the Paint Creek Trail, visit www.paintcreektrail.org or call (248) 651-9260.

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2022 Water Quality Data Rochester Groundwater Information Regulated Contaminant

MCL

MCLG

Your

Range

Water

Sample Date

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant Yes/No

Fluoride (ppm)

4

4

0.48

N/A

7-12-22

No

Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Arsenic (ppb)

10

0

2.2

N/A

7-11-17

No

Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from ochards; Runoff from glass and electronic production wastes

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (ppb)

80

N/A

6.1

N/A

7-12-22

No

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)

60

N/A

2.4

N/A

7-12-22

No

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection.

Combined Radium Radium 226 & 228 (pCi/L)

5

0

0.78 + 0.57

N/A

5-14-20

No

Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross Alpha (pCi/L)

15

0

0.93 + 0.77

N/A

5-14-20

No

Erosion of natural deposits.

Nitrate (ppm)

Chlorine (ppm)

10

10

MRDL

MRDLG

4

N/A

7-12-22

No

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

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Jan – Dec 2022

No

Water Additive used to control microbes.

Range

Sample Date

Typical Source of Contaminant

N/A

7-12-22

Erosion of natural deposits;

90% of Samples < this Level

Sample Date

Samples

Violation

Typical Source of

Above

Yes/No

Contaminant

0.11

0.34

4

Special Monitoring and unregulated contaminant*

Your

Sodium (ppm)

16

Water

# Of Contaminant Subject to AL

Action Level

MCLG

AL Lead (ppb)

15

0

3

2020

0

No

Lead service lines, corrosion of household plumbing including fittings and fixtures; Erosion of natural deposits.

Copper (ppm)

1.3

1.3

0.2

2020

0

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Regulated Contaminant

MCL, TT, or MRDL

MCLG or MRDLG

Level Detected

Range

Year Sampled

Total Coliform (total number or % of positive samples/month)

TT

N/A

N/A

N/A

Fecal Coliform and E. Coli (positive samples)

See E. Coli note (1)*

0

0

N/A

Violation Yes/No

Typical Source of Contaminant

2022

No

Naturally present in the Environment

2022

No

Human and animal fecal waste

* Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. * The State allows us to monitor certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. *E. coli MCL violation occurs if: (1) routine and repeat samples are total coliform-positive and either is E. coli-positive, or (2) the supply fails to take all required repeat samples following E. coli-positive routine sample, or (3) the supply fails to analyze total coliform-positive repeat sample for E. coli.

These tables are based on tests conducted by GLWA in the year 2022 or the most recent testing done within the last five calendar years. GLWA conducts tests throughout the year only tests that show the presence of a substance or require special monitoring are presented in these tables. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. The data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old.

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About Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring

2022 Lake Huron Regulated Detected Contaminants Table

Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where these contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants.

2022 Inorganic Chemicals - Annual Monitoring at Plant Finished Tap Regulated Contaminant

Test Date

Health Goal MCLG

Unit

Allowed Level MCL

Highest Level Detected

Range of Detection

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water Erosion of natural deposit; Water additive, which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and

Fluoride

7-12-2022

ppm

4

4

0.71

n/a

no

Nitrate

7-12-2022

ppm

10

10

0.51

n/a

no

Barium

05-16-2017

ppm

2

2

0.01

n/a

no

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.

Lead and Copper Monitoring at the Customer’s Tap in 2022 Regulated Contaminant

Lead

Year Sampled

Unit

ppb

Copper

Max.

Min.

Avg.

Parameter

Units

Max.

Min.

Avg.

Turbidity

NTU

0.44

0.04

0.09

Phosphorus

ppm

0.48

0.39

0.36

Total Solids

ppm

156

98

100

Free Carbon Dioxide

ppm

7.3

4.5

4.8

Total Dissolved

ppm

142

108

100

Total Hardness

ppm

104

80

77

Aluminum

ppm

0.072

0.011

0.027

Total Alkalinity

ppm

90

74

66 ND

ppm

0.4

0.2

0.2

Carbonate Alkalinity

ppm

ND

ND

15

0 ppb

0 ppb – 0 ppb

0

Lead services lines, corrosion of household plumbing including fittings and fixtures; Erosion of natural deposits.

Iron

0

Copper

ppm

0.008

ND

0.001

Bi-Carbonate Alkalinity

ppm

90

74

66

Magnesium

ppm

8.4

7.2

6.2

Non-Carbonate Hardness

ppm

30

ND

11

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Calcium

ppm

27.2

24.3

20.8

Chemical Oxygen

ppm

6.6

ND

3.5

Sodium

ppm

5.3

4.5

4.0

Dissolved Oxygen

ppm

14.0

9.2

9.7

1.3

2022

ppm

0.0 ppm-0.3 ppm

0.1 ppm

1.3

0

Health Goal MRDLG

Allowed Level MRDL

Highest Level RAA

Range of Quarterly Results

Violation

4

4

0.79

0.64-0.85

no

ppb ppb

n/a

26

80

n/a

n/a

24

60

n/a

1.1

0.9

0.8

Nitrite Nitrogen

ppm

ND

ND

ND

0.001

ND

ND

Nitrate Nitrogen

ppm

0.51

0.30

0.31

ppm

0.79

0.62

0.57

7.60

7.36

6.21

µmhos

228

159

170

°C

22.2

5.6

10.8

Lead

ppm

ND

ND

ND

Fluoride

ppm

0.070

ND

0.008

pH

Silica

ppm

2.5

1.6

1.8

Specific Conductance @

Water additive used to control microbes

Sulfate

ppm

24.0

18.2

17.7

Temperature

Chloride

ppm

10.6

8.3

8.0

Symbol

Abbreviation

AL

Action Level

By-product of drinking water chlorination

no

ppm ppm

Zinc

By-product of drinking water chlorination

no

Potassium Manganese

Major Sources in Drinking Water

2022 Disinfection By-Products - Stage 2 Disinfection By-Products Monitoring in the Distribution System Allowed Highest Range of Health Regulated Test Major Sources in Drinking Unit Goal Level Level Quarterly Violation Contaminant Date Water MCLG MCL LRAA Results

2022

Units

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Unit

(HAA5) Haloacetic Acids

2022 Lake Huron Tap Water Mineral Analysis Parameter

Number of Samples Over AL

Test Date

2022

[Name of Unregulated Contaminant] (unit) [Name of Unregulated Contaminant] (unit)

Range of Individual Samples Results

2022 Disinfection Residual - Monitoring in the Distribution System

(TTHM) Total Trihalomethanes

Key to the Detected Contaminants Table

2022 Turbidity - Monitored Every 4 Hours at the Plant Finished Water Tap Highest Single Measurement Cannot Exceed 1 NTU

Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting Turbidity Limit of 0.3 NTU (minimum 95%)

Violation

0.35 NTU

98.4%

no

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.

Regulated Contaminant

Treatment Technique

Radionuclides - Monitored at the Plant Finished Tap in 2014 Regulated Test Unit MCLG MCL Contaminant Date Combined Radium 5/13/14 pCi/L 0 5 Radium 226 and 228

Sodium

Celsius

>

Greater than

HAA5

Haloacetic Acids

Level 1

Level 1 Assessment

LRAA

Locational Running Annual Average

Level Detected 0.86 + 0.55

Erosion of natural deposits

Definition/Explanation The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

A scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions.

HAA5 is the total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic, Dibromoacetic, dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acids. Compliance is based on the total.

A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in the water system.

The average of analytical results for samples at a particular monitoring location during the previous four quarters.

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.

Violation

Major Sources in Drinking Water

MCL

Maximum Contaminant Level

no

Erosion of natural deposits

MCLG

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal

MRDL

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level

MRDLG

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal

n/a

not applicable

ND

Not Detected

NTU

Nephelometric Turbidity Units

Measures the cloudiness of water.

pCi/L

Picocuries Per Liter

ppb

Parts Per Billion (one in one billion)

ppm

Parts Per Million (one in one million)

RAA

Running Annual Average

SMCL

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level

TT

Treatment Technique

A measure of radioactivity 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.

The average of analytical results for all samples during the previous four quarters.

An MCL which involves a biological, chemical or physical characteristic of water that may adversely affect the taste, odor, color or appearance (aesthetics), which may thereby affect public confidence or acceptance of the drinking water.

A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Total Trihalomethanes is the sum of chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane and bromoform. Compliance is based on the total.

Measure of electrical conductance of water

2022 Special Monitoring Contaminant

°C

Typical Source of

The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal ratio is calculated as the ratio between the actual TOC removal and the TOC removal requirements. The TOC is measured each quarter and because the level is low, there is no

Total Organic Carbon ppm

Comments

90th Percentile Value*

* 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.

Total Chlorine Residual

Year Sampled

Action Level AL

2022

Regulated Contaminant

Range

Health Goal MCLG

2022

ppm

Average Level Detected

Unregulated Contaminant

Test Date

Unit

MCLG

MCL

Highest Level Detected

7-12-2022

ppm

n/a

n/a

5.4

Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits

These tables are based on tests conducted by GLWA in the year 2022 or the most recent testing done within the last five calendar years. GLWA conducts tests throughout the year only tests that show the presence of a substance or require special monitoring are presented in these tables. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. The data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old.

About Monitoring PLEASE NOTE that this report will not be mailed to each customer Regularly scheduled City Council meetings are Unregulated held on the secondContaminant in the Citydrinking of Rochester. of this report arehelps available at and fourth Mondays of each month, at 7:00 PM, in EPA the Council Unregulated contaminants are those for which has not established water Copies standards.

Monitoring EPA to Chambers of where City Hall, 400contaminants Sixth Street, occur Rochester, MI. For more determine these and whether it needs tohttp://www.rochestermi.org/234/Water-Quality-Report regulate those contaminants. and at Rochester City Hall, 400 Sixth Street, upon request. information about safe drinking water, visit the U S Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov/safewater.

Average Level Unregulated Contaminant Range Year Sampled Comments Detected [Name of Unregulated Contaminant] (unit) [Name of Unregulated Contaminant] (unit)

2022 Lake Huron Tap Water Mineral Analysis Parameter

Units

Max.

Min.

Avg.

Parameter

Units

Max.

Min.

Avg.

TTHM

Total Trihalomethanes

Turbidity

NTU

0.44

0.04

0.09

Phosphorus

ppm

0.48

0.39

0.36

μmhos

Micromhos

Total Solids

ppm

156

98

100

Free Carbon Dioxide

ppm

7.3

4.5

4.8

Total Dissolved

ppm

142

108

100

Total Hardness

ppm

104

80

77

Aluminum

ppm

0.072

0.011

0.027

Total Alkalinity

ppm

90

74

66 ND

Iron

ppm

0.4

0.2

0.2

Carbonate Alkalinity

ppm

ND

ND

Copper

ppm

0.008

ND

0.001

Bi-Carbonate Alkalinity

ppm

90

74

66

Magnesium

ppm

8.4

7.2

6.2

Non-Carbonate Hardness

ppm

30

ND

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For Rochester Hills Stoney Creek softball, the word “ubuntu,” a word originating from the Nguni and Bantu languages of South Africa that translates to “I am because we are,” tells the story of what each Stoney Creek player prides herself on each game, and it extends beyond the softball field.

They have shown it all throughout the season, wearing teal May 6 in conjunction with Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance and selling T-shirts and collecting donations, or even their youth softball night May 24, held after press time, where all local youth softball players received a free hot dog and free softball skills clinic following the game with Stoney Creek players and coaches.

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ous professional affiliations — including the Operation Smack Down Task Force — and is a co-founder of the first chapter of Families Against Narcotics. He also served as an adjunct professor in Macomb Community College’s criminal justice program, where he began teaching in January 2017.

The Rochester Police Department is responsible for all police services within the 3.8-square-mile boundaries of the city. The department has 26 sworn officers — including detectives, command officers, road patrol officers and school liaison officers — as well as its own dispatch center with five dispatchers who answer the phones around the clock.

Rouhib already has plans to implement some new programs for all the various groups in the community and offer education and training sessions.

“I’m big on drug education and awareness, so I want to bring that into the community,” he said. “I would also like to start a neighborhood watch group where we can talk about different safety tips and what to look for. It’s all about community policing and working with the residents to try to reduce crime … and keeping them constantly informed about what we are doing and how we do it. I would like to assign officers to some of the stores, so if some of the stores have issues, they can contact certain officers. I would also like to do some active shooter training for places of worship and train the business community how to do background checks for free to help them when they are hiring.”

Rouhib said he will give the Rochester community “120% every single day.”

“I love working. I don’t have to work; I choose to work,” he said. “I think I’ve been put on earth to do this kind of job. I love dealing with people. That’s my biggest skill — the way I communicate with people

and connect with people,” he said. “I’m new coming in, so it’s going to take some time to build trust and respect, but I assure you, you are going to get that from me. I’m so excited about this.”

Councilman Mark Albrecht said he grew up in East Detroit, which is now Eastpointe, and the East Detroit that he grew up in is not the Eastpointe that it is today.

“What a police chief does in Eastpointe versus a police chief in Rochester is, unfortunately, night and day these days,” Albrecht said. “One of the things that I have always commended the chief on, and his staff, is our community focus. They are to serve and protect, and we know that when things go bump in the night that our police staff is going to be there, along with our Fire Department and everything else, but it’s the little things that they do with a community focus, and I think that trickles down from the chief and into the organization.”

He requested that Rouhib continue the Police Department’s community focus and improve upon it going forward. He also urged Rouhib to consider succession planning and asked him to maintain “high visibility.”

“The chief is here at our council meetings. He’s out in the community, at the Woodward Dream Cruise. He’s riding his bike. Any event that is going on in the city, he is there. His staff is there. All those little things add up. Those are very important to me as a resident. They are important to me as a city councilperson, and I hope you can fill Chief Schettenhelm’s shoes and do those things here,” Albrecht added.

Mayor Stuart Bikson said he is looking forward to having Rouhib join the team.

“This is a very important position in our city,” Bikson said.

The Rochester Police Department is located at 400 Sixth St. For more information, call (248) 651-9621.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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MAY 25

Stoney Creek Village Bicentennial exhibit: Also live music and light refreshments, 7-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, free but registration required, rochesterhills. org/museum

MAY 27-28

Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival: Art show, car show, reenactors, food trucks, pony rides, plant sale and more, also free admission, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 27 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th Street, (517) 507-5906, rochesterheritagedays.org

MAY 29

Memorial Day celebrations: Event at 8 a.m., Mount Avon Cemetery, 400 Sixth St. in Rochester; Mass at 8:30 a.m., also flyover of WWII plane and informal gathering with complimentary refreshments to follow, Guardian Angel Cemetery, 4701 N. Rochester Road in Rochester; ceremony at 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Pointe, 1015 S. Livernois Road in Rochester Hills; and parade at 11 a.m., on Adams from Van Hoosen Middle School to Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township,

ceremony honoring fallen veterans of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township to follow

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JUNE 1

JUNE 9

Fossils & Riverside Campfire: 6-7:30 p.m., meet at Velodrome at Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road in Rochester, rochesterhills.org

Financial Friday: Various topics presented by Rochester Wealth Strategies, 10 a.m., Older persons Commission, 650 Letica Dr. in Rochester, opcseniorcenter.org

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Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 28, corner of East Third and Water streets, downtownrochestermi.com, (248) 656-0060

JUNE 3

5K Run & Walk: 8 a.m. (registration at 7 a.m.), Older Person’s Commission, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, fundraiser for OPC’s Meals on Wheels program, opcseniorcenter.org Community concert: Featuring mountain dulcimer group River Strings of St. Clair County, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Rochester, 1315 N. Pine St., fccrochester.org

JUNE 8

‘I Survived the Andrea Doria Shipwreck!’: Docufilm, presentation, Q & A and book signing with Pierette Domenica Simpson, 6:30 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, registration required, calendar.rhpl.org, (248) 656-2900 Rochester Garden Club: Program about container gardening, 10-11:30 a.m., Calf Barn at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road

JUNE 15

Rochester Garden Walk: Tour Stoney Creek Village from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., also native plant sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., presentation by Proven Winners at 11 a.m. and more, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road in Rochester Hills, rochesterhills.org/musprograms

JUNE 21 & 24

Rochester Grangers: See live “base ball” game featuring teams using equipment, uniforms and rules circa 1870s, 6 p.m. June 21 and 1 p.m. June 24, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms

‘No Filter’ photo exhibition: See untouched images from disposable cameras celebrating Rochester, opening reception 5-8 p.m. June 1, on display until June 30, Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 S. Main St., downtownrochestermi.com/store Nature Tales Classic: Story, snack and craft, intended for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org Continued on page 29A

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CALENDAR ‘Noises Off’: Select dates May 31-June 25, Meadow Brook Theatre on Oakland University campus, Wilson Hall, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, www. mbtheatre.com ‘First Date’ May 26-28, June 2-4 and 9-10, Avon Players, 1185 Washington in Rochester, avonplayers.org Concert Series at the Great Estate: Also cash bar and self-guided tours, 7-9:30 p.m. June 22 (Kimmie Horne), July 13 (Dave Bennett), July 27 (Collision Six) and Aug. 10 (Ben Sharkey), Garden Tent at Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, reservations required, meadowbrookhall.org Music in the Meadows: Free concerts from 7-9 p.m. (gates at 5 p.m.), June 30 (Dave Bennett Quartet, jazz) and July 14 (Mark Blomsteel, country) at Bear Creek Nature Park, 740 W. Snell Road in Rochester, and Aug. 11 (The Rose Quartet, classical) at Cranberry Lake Park, 388 W. Predmore Road in Oakland Township, oaklandtownship.org Story & STEAM: Combines books with science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts, intended

for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every fourth Friday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester Hills, dinosaurhill.org Rochester AAUW: Meetings every fourth Thursday of month, Zoom and in person, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., rochester-mi.aauw.net, (248) 651-2223

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“They have really bought into the culture that we’ve been implementing for three seasons now, and that’s all about the team,” Stoney Creek coach Rick Troy said.

“We are better together than we are singly, and they believe it. We have a little saying called, ‘ubuntu,’ and they all understand the meaning of it and know that we’re all better together than we are individually. They live it, and the results are there.”

The results are definitely there this season as Stoney Creek (27-5) not only captured the Oakland Activities AssociationRed league title this year, but was the first team in school history to go unbeaten in the league with a perfect 12-0 record.

The success is twofold for Stoney Creek because on one side of the coin, there’s the on-the-field dynamic of an explosive offense and lethal pitching staff that wears down teams on both sides of the field.

On the other side, Stoney Creek’s chemistry is unlike anything the program has ever seen, forming a sisterhood that can face any obstacle throughout the season.

So much so that sophomore sensations Kate Stephens (SS) and Danielle Bryant (INF), who both started on varsity last season, have solidified their role as everyday impact players for Stoney Creek, and Bryant said the veteran leaders have played a huge role in that.

“I feel like they have confidence in us, and that helps us perform as a team,” Bryant said. “If we didn’t have that, everything would just be a mess. I feel like they complete the puzzle of our team.”

Senior pitcher Maddie Laviolette leads a strong Stoney Creek senior group alongside Mia Buckley (INF), Lane Ballard (OF), Sydney Rottermond (OF) and Emma Laurence (OF), and Laviolette, who pitched Stoney Creek to a district title in 2021, has

been dominant on the mound this season.

When she’s on, it’s a tough at-bat no matter what hitter is in the box, and that’s just with Laviolette. Stoney Creek also has the option to throw juniors Erin Flynn and Morgan Greenwald, who both have been impressive this season. It’s also a bonus to have junior Christa Munn, a catcher with a cannon for an arm, behind the dish.

While Laviolette, an Alma commit, and Flynn, a Saginaw Valley State commit, may overwhelm hitters with their repertoire, Troy said Greenwald’s arsenal is tricky for hitters to adjust to.

“She’s got a whole different style of pitching,” Troy said. “We bring her in sometimes just to mess with the opposing team because she just pitches differently. She’s what we would refer to as a ‘spin pitcher,’ so it’s a whole other element. Between the three of them, we’re pretty confident with what we got.”

Offensively, it’s a team effort at the plate with contributions from the top to the bottom of the order.

Stephens and Bryant have carried their weight and then some as the underclassmen of the group, and Laviolette, Buckley, Rottermond, Munn and Flynn have all been consistent contributors on the offensive side.

Laviolette, a power threat any time she comes to the plate, said the team just embraces what Stoney Creek’s softball has always been strong in.

“We’ve always been known to be hitters, but I think our small ball maybe needs a little work, but we’ve always been known for our consistent hitting,” Laviolette said. “I think that’s been a key part of our game as long as I’ve been here.”

Stoney Creek will open up district play against Rochester at 12:30 p.m. June 3 at the Romeo Community Center and will face the winner of Utica Eisenhower and Romeo with a win.

Stoney Creek last faced Rochester in the opening round of districts last season, win-

ning 8-0 before being eliminated by Rochester Adams the following game.

Stoney Creek last won a district title in 2021 and will look to make another addition to an already full trophy room with this

season’s OAA-Red league title.

In addition to hardware, Troy said he’s more concerned with one aspect of his team.

“The wins will always be there, but we want to build quality people,” Troy said.

CITY COUNCIL

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June 12, 2023

7:00 pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ROCHESTER CITY COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing for the consideration of a liquor license for Bitter Tom’s at 319 Main Street on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307.

All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Public comments will be received up to and during the Public Hearing, orally or in writing. If you are unable to be present at the Public Hearing, please submit your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office, Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307, PRIOR to the scheduled Public Hearing.

For further information, please contact the City Clerk at 248.651.9061.

NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-733-3700 forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements to provide necessary reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Rochester Community Schools Rochester Community Schools will be accepting proposals for the following: 23.09 Strategic Plan Facilitator Bid documents may be obtained from the RCS purchasing website at https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/purchasing and BidNet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com.

Bid Due Date: All required Bids, forms and pricing shall be submitted electronically on BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com) no later than 5:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Disclosure Statements Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner or any employee of bidder and any member of Board of Education or Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools Each bid proposal must also include a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit. The Board of Education will not accept a bid proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement and the Iran Economic Sanctions.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part; to award contract to other than the low bidder; to wait any irregularities and/or informalities; and in general to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interests of the owner.

Signed: Jennifer Fickel, RCS Purchasing Supervisor Published: Rochester Post 05/25/2023

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Rochester Community Schools Rochester Community Schools will be accepting proposals for the following:

City of Rochester NOTICE TAXPAYERS – CITY OF ROCHESTER

23.10 FOOD SERVICE VEHICLE 23.11 PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM

This notice is given pursuant to MCLA Section 211.51 of State law to all residents of the City of Rochester qualifying under Section 211.51 (2) (a), for deferment of the payment of their summer tax bill.

Taxpayers may defer their summer property tax if they meet the following criteria. Payment may be deferred until February 14, 2024 (payment must be received on or before February 14 in order to avoid penalties and interest) for principal residence property owned by a taxpayer who: • • • •

Has a total gross household income of $40,000 or less for the preceding tax year, and Is totally and permanently disabled, blind, paraplegic, hemiplegic, quadriplegic, or Is an eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, or eligible widow or widower, or Is at least age 62 may qualify for the deferment of payment of their summer tax bill.

Those qualifying taxpayers may sign a deferral form at City Hall, Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM before August 31, 2023.

This will allow approved taxpayers until February 14, 2024 to pay the summer taxes without penalty or interest.

For further information please contact City Hall at 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI, 48307, 248-733-3700.

Marcy Moriwaki Deputy Finance Director / Deputy Treasurer Published: 05/25/2023 Rochester Post

Bid documents may be obtained from the RCS Purchasing website at https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/purchasing and BidNet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com.

Bid Due Date: All required Bids, forms and pricing shall be submitted electronically on BidNet Direct (https://www. bidnetdirect.com) no later than 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Bid Bond: 5% Bid Bond naming Rochester Community Schools as the obligated, or Certified Check made payable to Rochester Community Schools, required. Bid Bonds shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.

Disclosure Statements: Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner or any employee of bidder and any member of Board of Education or Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools. Each bid proposal must also include a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit. The Board of Education will not accept a bid proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement and the Iran Economic Sanctions.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part; to award contract to other than the low bidder; to waive any irregularities and/or informalities; and in general to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interests of the owner.

Signed: Jennifer Fickel, RCS Purchasing Supervisor

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Published: Rochester Post 05/25/2023

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Man committed after making threats to harm himself, his place of employment

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a business in the 1000 block of Rochester Road to conduct a welfare check on an employee making suicidal statements at 4:20 p.m. April 19.

Deputies contacted the caller, who stated his son had made threats to harm himself and possibly “shoot up” his work location.

Deputies located the caller’s son, a 30-year-old man, at his place of employment. The investigation revealed that there was no credible threat to the work location and that the son was suffering from a mental crisis. Police said the suspect has no access to weapons.

Deputies transported the suspect to the hospital for an involuntary committal and psychological examination. The suspect was served with trespass warning papers and was advised to not return to the business.

The business was following up with termination paperwork via mail.

Teens caught trespassing, drinking alcohol at church bus yard

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a church in the 3000 block of South Livernois Road for a suspicious circumstance complaint at 1:51 a.m. April 15.

The caller said he observed subjects in a school bus located in the south end of the parking lot and could see lights on within the bus and that the rear door was open.

When deputies arrived at the scene, five teens fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit in the parking lot, three of the subjects — two females and one male — were apprehended. The two remaining men continued running eastbound across Livernois Road into a wooded area and were later apprehended with the assistance of a drone.

The investigation revealed that all suspects were staying at a friend’s house near the church. Police said the suspects chose to hide their consumption of alcohol by doing it in the neighboring school bus yard.

All the suspects’ parents were contacted and responded to the area to retrieve their children, which included a 19-year-old male from Farmington Hills, an 18-year-old male from Farmington Hills, a 17-year-old male from Clawson, an 18-year-old female from Royal Oak and a 17-year-old female from Rochester Hills.

All suspects were cited and released to their parents.

Deputies said there did not appear to be any signs of damage to the school bus or the surrounding area.

Boy Scouts trailer and gear stolen

NOVI — When the members of Novi Boy Scout Troop 54 arrived for their regular meeting May 8 at Novi Methodist Church, 41671 W. 10 Mile Road, they discovered that their trailer containing their camping supplies, tents, cookware and essentials had been stolen from the parking lot. The troop is asking the public for assistance in locating the trailer and its contents.

$1 stolen from SUV’s console

NOVI — A woman contacted police after she discovered that her 2023 Chevrolet Traverse had been broken into between 4 p.m. May 1 and 2 p.m.

May 2 at Novi Ridge Apartments and Townhomes, 23640 Chipmunk Trail, near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads.

The vehicle sustained damage to the rear passenger-side window. According to the report, the estimated damage to the vehicle is $1,000, but the only thing the woman reported missing from the vehicle was $1 that had been in the center console.

She said the culprit moved the contents in her center console as well.

According to the report, the responding police officer observed glass strewn on the rear passenger-side seat. Doorbell camera footage from the resident’s building showed that at 3:01 a.m. May 2, an unknown dark-colored SUV passed in front of her residence. A minute later, there was a loud noise. The officer reviewed the footage and logged it as evidence. However, as no further evidence was discovered, the case was closed.

Street sign spray painted — again

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County reported that a street sign at Harris Lane and Doherty Drive was spray-painted between midnight April 23 and 10 a.m. April 24.

The cost to repair the sign was reported to be $629.

It was reportedly the third time in two months that the sign has been damaged.

No suspects were reported.

The case was listed as documentation only.

Attempted home invasion caught on surveillance cameras

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bedford Street for an attempted home invasion at approximately 9:30 p.m.

April 27.

According to reports, an unidentified man had attempted to enter through the front door, but was unable to gain entry and left the area moments later.

The incident was captured by the resident’s home security system cameras.

Officers canvassed the area, and a K-9 track was conducted, with negative results. Evidence technicians processed the front door for fingerprints.

This case is currently under investigation.

Man suspected of driving drunk urinates on police car

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers stopped a silver Jeep Cherokee with an expired registration for speeding on Square Lake Road April 29.

After contacting the driver, officers suspected that he was driving under the influence of alcohol.

The driver was also driving on a suspended license and had several warrants for his arrest due to traffic offenses.

The driver refused all standard sobriety tests and was subsequently handcuffed and arrested for operating while intoxicated.

After the driver was handcuffed, police said, he was able to manipulate his pants and urinate on the patrol car. He then initially refused to get into the police car, but eventually complied and took a seat.

Once in the car, the driver became extremely agitated, according to reports. Officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw, and he was transported to a local hospital for medical staff to obtain a blood sample.

The driver was held for several hours at the hospital “due to his intoxicated state.” The driver was later released from custody while the Bloomfield Township Police Department awaited the blood sample results. Charges were pending.

Intoxicated driver requires medical evaluation

BIRMINGHAM — On April 25 at approximately 10:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 333 N. Old Woodward on a report of an intoxicated male attempting to leave the parking lot.

Witnesses reported that a male driver was attempting to exit the parking lot at the gate when he reversed into their vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver, the witnesses reported that the driver appeared highly intoxicated and in no condition to drive, so the witness called 911.

An officer arrived and made contact with the driver, a 63-year-old Clawson man, who appeared highly intoxicated and reported consuming too much alcohol. During the field sobriety evaluation, the man fell, at which point officers contacted the Birmingham Fire Department for a medical evaluation.

The Fire Department cleaned the wounds sustained in the fall and medically cleared the man. He

was then arrested and issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

Possible extortion case involves nude photos

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10:32 p.m.

April 26, officers were dispatched to an address on Woodward Avenue for a report of a possible extortion.

The victim, a 22-year-old man, reported that he had sent nude photos to an unknown female he met online. After that, the unknown female began threatening to share the nude photos of the victim if he did not send her money. The victim received several calls from an unknown man with a heavy foreign accent from the female’s online account, requesting money.

An investigation was ongoing.

Tax check stolen from mail, altered and cashed

FARMINGTON — At 1:30 p.m. April 15, a Farmington resident went to the police station to report that they had been a victim of mail theft.

The resident had sent a check to the state of Michigan for income taxes in the amount of $1,021; however, they were notified by their bank that the check had been altered by an unknown suspect and cashed in the amount of $6,024. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation.

Arrest made at fast food location for embezzlement, CCW violation

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to a fast-food restaurant in the 22000 block of Greenfield Road for an embezzlement investigation at 7:41 p.m. April 21.

An undisclosed amount of cash allegedly had been taken by an employee still on the scene when the officers arrived.

The manager and witnesses explained to the officers that the money was being counted in the back office to be deposited later that day.

The person who was responsible for counting the money was called to the front of the store, and while they were gone, the suspect employee allegedly went to the office and stole some of the cash. The incident was observed on store surveillance, and the employee was correctly identified.

The officers took the employee into custody for embezzlement of less than $1,000. While searching the suspect’s backpack, police discovered a handgun, though the suspect did not have a concealed pistol license, so they were charged for the weapon violation.