VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP OFFICES CLOSED

The Village and Township offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day.

Trash collection WILL be delayed one day all week. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - CANDIDATES FORUM

The League of Women Voters will hold a Candidates Forum for the eight candidates running for Village Council. The Forum will be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. BCTV will record the event and replay it on Cable.

CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION

At their regular meeting on August 3, the Village Council adopted a resolution establishing ballot language for a charter amendment to appear on November's ballot. The following is the ballot language:

Shall Section 9.1 of the Charter of the Village of Beverly Hills be amended to read as follows:

The Village shall have the power to levy and collect taxes for municipal purposes. The general ad valorem tax levy shall not exceed 12.9184 mills, times the taxable value of all real and personal property, subject to taxation in the Village, exclusive of any levies authorized by general statute to be made beyond Charter tax limitations, for a period of ten (10) years 2011 to 2021 inclusive. This 12.9184 millage authorization shall include the
following components specifically dedicated to the operation of the Village:

a) 9.9 mills for public safety operations;
b) 2.1 mills for general administrative purposes;
c) 0.9184 mills for library purposes.

It is estimated that if levied, the increase of 3.5383 mills in addition to the current Headlee reduced millage rate of 9.3801 will raise approximately $1,683,263.00 when first levied in 2011. Upon expiration of this increased millage on June 30, 2021, the maximum allowed charter millage rate shall revert to 11.00 mills for municipal purposes.

Yes ? or No?

WOW IS COMING TO BEVERLY HILLS

Cable provider WOW (WideOpenWest) has started construction in Beverly Hills. Their estimated time to complete installation is 3 to 4 months. As sections are finished, residents in those areas will have the opportunity to sign up for their services.

Residents living on the following streets (area east of Southfield) will have an opportunity to sign up for services starting August 19; Arlington, Auburn, Sheridan, Beverly, Beverly Court, Birwood, Verona, Buckingham, Dunblaine, Madison, Kirkshire, W 14 Mile, and Pierce.

Representatives will be coming door to door to discuss your options. For more information visit WOW's website: http://www1.wowway.com/comingsoon/

NEW PASSPORT FEES

The Department of State increased passport fees effective July 13, 2010. Click here for detailed information.

WATCH FOR BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS - SHARE THE ROAD

Drivers are reminded to be courteous and share the road with bicyclists.

Inattentive drivers and aggressive drivers can be dangerous. Inattentive drivers are dangerous when they attempt to do other things while driving, such as using cell phones. When you are driving, please focus only on the road. If you need to attend to another matter while driving, safely pull over in a parking lot.

Aggressive drivers put themselves and others at risk with their unsafe driving. Speeding, running red lights and stop signs, and making frequent lane changes, especially in the blind spots of trucks, can create dangerous and potentially fatal situations on the road. These situations can lead to road rage not only for the aggressive driver, but also for others sharing the road.

PLEASE - Be courteous and share the road.

APPLICATION FOR ABSENT VOTER'S BALLOT

Any person who requires an absentee ballot can print the application here and mail it to the Southfield Township Clerk's Office.

CONSOLIDATION REPORT

At the regular Council meeting of April 20, 2010, Village administration supplied a report on consolidation efforts already achieved and potential options for the future. Interested parties can view the report here.

At a regular Council meeting on March 2, 2010, the Village Manager presented a report to the Council regarding alternatives to providing fire service. To view his report, click here.

At a special meeting of the Village Council on January 11, 2010, a presentation was made regarding future millage options for the Village. Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.

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DISPOSING OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS

Need to dispose of used Compact Fluorescent Light Blubs (CFLs)? Don't throw them in the trash. Call the SOCRRA HHW appointment line at 248-288-5153. Morning or afternoon appointments (3 hour time block) can be scheduled. Make the trip worthwhile! Check around your home to see if you have any old paint, pesticides, outdated medicines, insulin syringes, gas, oil, etc. and bring them in during the same appointment. Visit the SOCRRA web site for a complete list. www.socrra.org

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM RODENTS

The Village of Beverly Hills, thru Southfield Township, has a Pest Control Referral Program for residents. Visit the informational website www.drrodent.com or review the vendor's brochure by clicking here. If you have any questions, contact code enforcement at 248-646-6404.

USED CELL PHONE COLLECTION

The Township of Southfield is accepting used cell phones. The cell phones will be sent to Secure The Call Foundation a non-profit organization that refurbishes cell phones for 911 emergency calls. The Township's address is 18550 W. 13 Mile Road and their phone number is (248) 540-3420.

ADOPT-A-ROAD

UP-TO-THE-MINUTE RECYCLING INFORMATION

Click here for the most current information regarding curbside recycling, household hazardous waste, and electronics disposal offered through the Village and SOCRRA (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority).