The Howell community has many stars from volunteers to project leaders but time is running out to nominate the next one.
The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the next Citizen of the Year, who will be honored at the chambers 61st Annual Dinner in January. Chamber President Pat Convery tells WHMI the award has been given out since 1957 and has a long history starting out with the famous Doc May to the most recent being Patti Griffith.
Convery says any and all nominations made will be considered by a group of past citizens of the year, with the winner kept a closely guarded secret until the Annual Dinner. She says individuals should have a history of serving the community, not just writing checks, adding itâs not limited to the City of Howell but goes beyond into Livingston County. Convery says those making a nomination should just do their best outlining why someone should be considered, adding itâs a serious process and the group spends a lot of time discussing nominations.
In addition to Citizen of the Year, the Howell Chamber is also accepting suggestions for recognizing those who go above and beyond, create outstanding community projects or deserve to be honored as a lifetime member of the chamber.
Nomination forms are attached and should be turned in to the Howell Chamber ideally by the end of the work day this Friday. However, Convery says they will make some exceptions for last minute nominations through mid-day Monday if people are scrambling. Nominations can be emailed to Convery at pconvery@howell.org or by contacting her at the Chamber at 517-546-3920. (JM)
Howell Chamber Seeks Nominations For Citizen Of The Year Howell Chamber Seeks Nominations For Citizen Of The Year
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Nursing Student Offers Golf Cart To Marion Township TeenNursing Student Offers Golf Cart To Marion Township Teen
A Marion Township teen who has had 100 surgeries in his 16 years to fix a multitude of medical conditions got a gift on Sunday.
Larry Prout Jr., whose courage and perseverance have inspired students at Pinckney High School and the University of Michigan football team, had asked his mother, Kathryn, for a golf cart. Kathryn put out a request on social media a couple of weeks ago, and Katie DeGrace (pictured in the inset with Larry Jr.) answered. She had been a patient at Mott Childrenâs Hospital more than a decade ago after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Now a nursing student at the University of Michigan who had met Larry during his stays at Mott, she offered the Prouts a golf cart she had received in 2006.
Larry Jr. got his golf cart on Sunday. The only stipulation the Degraces had was the same one they had received more than a decade ago. When Larry Jr. no longer needs the cart, to pay it forward, to give it to another child when the time comes. For the Prout family, the cart is another kindness extended both among parents at Mott but also in the community. Larryâs mother, Kathy, says there were many kindnesses extended when she used to take Larryâs electric scooter to Pinckney High School, where he attends classes two hours per day. Nick Cain and Alex Wasyl, two Pinckney football standouts, would always help her load Larry's scooter in her car. The team adopted him a couple of years ago and made him an honorary team member, just as the Michigan football team did last year.
The golf cart was painted in maize and blue and has both Larry's name along with Katie and her sister's name on the back. Larry took the cart for a couple of spins with Katie and his sister Molly. He says the gift will mean, "freedom and a lot of fun and work." (TR)
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Brighton Police Department To Host 1st Annual Open House Thursday Brighton Police Department To Host 1st Annual Open House Thursday
The Brighton City Police Department will host an open house tomorrow night.
This will mark the first-ever open house for the department in an effort to foster better community relations. It also helps show that police officers are just regular people, but people who are trained and there to protect the public. Those attending the open house will be able to tour the building and patrol cars but also meet officers and the departmentâs special response team and investigative unit. A K-9 demonstration is planned along with child ID cards, snacks and refreshments.
The open house will take place from 5 to 8pm tomorrow at the Brighton Police Department headquarters, located at 440 South Third Street. A link to the event Facebook page is provided. (JM)
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"Baby Doe" Law Protects Anonymity Of Mothers Surrendering Newborns"Baby Doe" Law Protects Anonymity Of Mothers Surrendering Newborns
Mothers wishing to surrender their newborns for adoption are now protected by a law spearheaded by a local legislator.
State Representative Hank Vaupel of Handy Townshipâs âBaby Doeâ bill was signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder on Monday. The legislation outlines measures to be taken to protect the anonymity of mothers who wish to remain nameless on the childâs birth certificate. Vaupel, who chairs the Health Policy Committee, said that many times women are forced to surrender their child for their own safety because of an abusive relationship or religious beliefs. He believes the confidentiality this law provides will help encourage mothers to safely drop off newborns at appropriate locations.
Under current law, women are allowed to anonymously surrender their child within 72 hours of birth at a police station, fire station, or hospital. Since its inception in 2000, 175 babies have been safely delivered with most being placed in good homes. Under this legislation, birth mothers will be listed as âunknownâ and babies will be named âBaby Doeâ on birth certificates. (MK)
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Local Cancer Center To Benefit From Deputies' "No Shave November"Local Cancer Center To Benefit From Deputies' "No Shave November"
Livingston County Sheriffâs Deputies will be sporting philanthropic facial hair to raise funds for a local cancer center during âNo Shave Novemberâ.
The policy requiring clean-shaven deputies will be relaxed this month, allowing deputies to keep their beards as long as they contribute $50 to the chosen cause. Last November, deputies raised nearly $2,600 for the American Cancer Society. Sheriff Mike Murphy says this year the funds are being pledged to St. Joseph Mercy Brightonâs oncology center, which will keep the money local.
Murphy says the November 2016 fundraiser was a hit, with requests it be extended into December. The Sheriffâs Office agreed, chose a new beneficiary, and deputies contributed another $50. In December, money was raised to help Good Samaritan Chris Alvarado Jr., who lost both legs while attempting to assist a motorist in Genoa Township.
Murphy says he has decided to once again continue the fundraiser into December, though the recipient of that monthâs donations is yet to be determined. (DK)
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Howell High School Students Organizing Canned Food Drive Howell High School Students Organizing Canned Food Drive
A group of Howell High School student leaders are planning a district-wide canned food drive to support a local food bank.
A canned food drive to support Gleanerâs Community Food Bank began Wednesday and will run through Friday, November 24th. More than 13,000 canned goods were collected last year and students have set a goal of collecting 24,000 canned goods this year. Miyah Seckinger is one of the students organizing the food drive. She says itâs always good to give back to others in the community, adding there are a lot of people in need locally and this is a way to help them during the holiday season. Donation boxes have been placed in each Howell Public Schools building for students and staff to make donations.
Additionally, LOC Federal Credit Union is supporting the effort by placing a donation box in their Howell branch on Grand River so community members can drop off canned goods to help students reach their goal. Photo: 2016 collection effort. (JM)
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Green Oak Twp. Amending Soliciting Ordinance To Match State LawGreen Oak Twp. Amending Soliciting Ordinance To Match State Law
A change in Michiganâs canvassing and soliciting laws has trickled down to the local government level.
Green Oak Township recently adopted an ordinance that updated its regulations regarding soliciting, canvassing, and peddling. However the municipality will have to adopt an amendment to that ordinance due to a change in Michiganâs laws. Township Supervisor Mark St. Charles says last minute changes by the legislature addressed soliciting and canvassing in public streets. While he says that issue is hard to regulate, the amended law makes it so those activities require permitting and clarifies what is allowable in public streets.
The municipality is amending its ordinance so it aligns with state regulations. The townshipâs Board of Trustees introduced the amendment at its Wednesday meeting and plans to adopt it later this month. Except for this amendment, the townshipâs ordinance will remain the same.
The ordinance clarifies the definition of a solicitor, peddler, or canvasser, as well as the required process and permits needed to operate. St. Charles has previously said if someone is legitimate and doesnât have anything to hide, then they shouldnât have any problem getting a permit for these activities. He also feels the ordinance protects residents by making it clear what those groups can do, and that any violation of the ordinance is a matter of trespassing and warranted penalty. (DK)
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Men Charged In Alleged Marijuana Growing Operation Headed To TrialMen Charged In Alleged Marijuana Growing Operation Headed To Trial
Two local men charged in a marijuana growing and distributing operation have been bound over for trial.
The Michigan Attorney Generalâs Office is prosecuting 48-year-old Jeffrey Allen Michael of Fowlerville and 54-year-old Darryl Scott Berry of Howell, who are facing a number of charges, including delivering/manufacturing a controlled substance and conspiracy. Additionally, Berry faces a count of conducting criminal enterprises. Both men were recently bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court.
Michael and Berry, along with three other men, were charged following a 15-month investigation into the alleged operation. Berryâs attorney previously stated that his client is a caregiver and was growing marijuana for his patients for medicinal use. Authorities have said they believe that to be a pretense.
The charges against the five men said to be involved in the operation were authorized almost two years ago. Two received a probation sentence, while the case against the third was dismissed in 67th District Court. A stay in the case against Michael and Berry however caused a holdup.
Marijuana plants that were collected during the investigation were destroyed by police, which led Judge Carol Sue Reader to dismiss several charges against Michael and Berry last year. Judge Reader later reversed her decision, prompting attorneys to appeal. The appeal was denied by Judge Michael P. Hatty in June.
Michael and Berry return to court November 17th for a pre-trial hearing. (DK)
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Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide PoisoningStay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week is underway and officials say knowing how to recognize and prevent it could save someoneâs life.
Carbon monoxide is often referred to as the âsilent killerâ for being an odorless, colorless, and tasteless poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when appliances and other consumer products are improperly operated or vented. It can happen almost anywhere; in homes, businesses, RVs, or boats for example, and causes around 400 accidental deaths each year. Consumers Energy spokeswoman Debra Dodd said a family in Fenton recently survived a scare from the gas. Dodd said when their alarm started going off, they felt it had something to do with the batteries. After changing them, the alarm kept going off. Dodd said the mother reported the family beginning to feel ill, and that it was then they decided to call the fire department, which discovered high levels of carbon monoxide in the house.
The effects of carbon monoxide poisoning can be extra dangerous, because as the Fenton family discovered, the symptoms often mimic that of the flu. Those symptoms include headaches, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, and stinging or burning of the eyes. Anyone experiencing these should leave the home or building immediately and seek medical attention.
The best defense against carbon monoxide poisoning is an audible alarm. Consumers Energy recommends an Underwriters Laboratory-approved alarm in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of a home. Carbon monoxide alarms are often combined with smoke alarms and can be purchased at most grocery and hardware stores. Other tips include having your furnaces and chimneys inspected annually, changing furnace filters once a month during cold months, and avoiding the use of gas stoves or charcoal grills to heat a building. Generators should be installed professionally, never used in a basement, and be at least 25 feet from doors, windows, and fresh air intakes pipes. More information and a printable fact sheet can be found online on Consumer Energyâs website, a link for which is below. (MK)
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Napier Road Closing Between 9 & 10 Mile Next WeekNapier Road Closing Between 9 & 10 Mile Next Week
Major work on a busy road near the Lyon Township and Novi border will cause commuters to find alternate routes for the rest 2017.
The Road Commission for Oakland County is closing Napier Road between 9 Mile and 10 Mile Roads starting next Friday, November 10th. Excavation and drainage work will begin in preparation for paving that stretch of Napier next spring. The Road Commission has assigned a detour for the length of the project. The detour for through traffic will be 8 Mile Road to Beck Road to 10 Mile, and vice versa. Residential access down Napier Road will be maintained.
The excavation and drainage work is expected to be completed on January 5th, 2018. The road will be reopened then until paving the paving work begins, at which time it will re-close. (MK)
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Preliminary Work For Additions To Dexter School District Moves ForwardPreliminary Work For Additions To Dexter School District Moves Forward
Design and preliminary building work will soon begin for two additions to the Dexter Community School district.
Construction of a new elementary school and an alternative education space is being funded by a $72(m) million bond passed by voters in August. On Monday, the Board of Education met and discussed the projectsâ plans, then approved resolutions allowing the design process of the alternative space to move ahead, as well as groundwork for the elementary school.
However prior to the discussion and approvals, some residents asked district officials to slow the process down. No less than five community members spoke at the boardâs meeting, expressing similar feelings that district stakeholders had not been consulted or updated on the projects utilizing the bond money. Several asked that the board gather more feedback, consider the districtâs needs, and then spend the money âequally and thoughtfullyâ.
Superintendent Chris Timmis says informational meetings regarding the bond proposal were held for two years and the board is now at the point of awarding bid contracts. Board Treasurer Richard Lundy says âaggressive timelinesâ are driven by the goal to open the new elementary school by next year. The building will displace a few athletic fields, which means new ones will have to be built in time to accommodate spring sports.
Board President Michael Wendorf feels there is an âurgent needâ to complete construction and agrees sometimes the process can appear to lack transparency. He says perhaps the board can do a better job of keeping constituents up to date on the project, but argues that community collaboration has always been welcomed. (DK)
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24th Annual ARC Fashion Show Coming Up24th Annual ARC Fashion Show Coming Up
Local and state celebrities will take to the cat walk in a fundraiser to help those with developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Livingston is holding their 24th annual Celebrity Holiday Fashion Show on November 16th at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. All of the proceeds will remain in Livingston County helping The Arc with their mission to empower and support people with developmental disabilities so that they can participate with and contribute to the community. The evening begins at 5:30pm with hor d'oeuvres and a silent auction filled with many great ideas for holiday shopping by local businesses. Dinner and the fashion show begin at 7pm. Local celebrities will include Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy and the Great Foodini, Renee Chodowski.
A live auction with prizes like a week in the Bahamas, a Walt Disney World experience, and a Las Vegas trip will follow. More than $5,000 of jewelry will also be raffled away with tickets just $5 each. Tickets are $80 per person. To reserve a spot or learn more about the evening, visit the link below. (JK)
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Free Veterans Concert Sunday, November 12th Free Veterans Concert Sunday, November 12th
The community is invited to attend a free Veterans concert.
âThe Vacant Chair: Remembering Our Heroesâ is a free, one-hour concert honoring military veterans on Sunday, November 12th at 7pm at West Highland Baptist Church on Hickory Ridge Road. The seventh annual concert is sponsored by Milford Music and the church. Itâs open to veterans, families of veterans, and community members who want to honor, support and thank those who have served the country.
Milford Music owner Tim Twiss says the concert will give the audience an awed appreciation for military veteran heroes and for those men and women currently serving in the armed forces. The concert centers on the Vacant Chairârepresenting the ultimate sacrifice of veterans lost in service to the countryâand appreciation for veteran heroes. Participants are invited to bring an item from their veteran hero to display with the Vacant Chair during the concert. Admission to the concert is free and donations will be accepted to support a local veteransâ agency.
More details are available through the link. (JM)
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State Supreme Court Orders Lower Court To Rule On Local Rape CaseState Supreme Court Orders Lower Court To Rule On Local Rape Case
The stateâs highest court says a lower court should decide whether DNA evidence pertaining to a local rape case can be brought before a jury.
In November of 2014, 23-year-old Justin Michael Bailey of Oceola Township is alleged to have raped a 17-year-old girl at a friendâs party after she became sick from drinking too much. Bailey was charged with two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct - one of force or coercion and another of an incapacitated victim. The Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office requested that evidence be excluded from the trial that indicated DNA collected from the alleged victim was from two different males; Bailey, and an unidentified source. They maintained it violated the stateâs rape shield law, which protects victimâs sexual history being used against them. But when Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty ruled the evidence could be introduced by Baileyâs defense, prosecutors appealed. In May the Michigan Court of Appeals denied the motion to exclude the evidence, saying the reasons presented lacked sufficient merit.
Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt then filed an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court, which recently remanded the case back to the court of appeals, essentially ordering it to make a decision. No new dates have been set in the case. (JK)
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Survey Seeks Input On Possible Airport Express Bus Service In Livingston CountySurvey Seeks Input On Possible Airport Express Bus Service In Livingston County
Public input is being sought on a new transportation option for Livingston County residents.
Michigan Flyer and its parent company Indian Trails are looking into offering express bus service between Livingston County and Detroit Metro Airport, and potentially Ann Arbor. Currently, the deluxe motorcoaches travel between East Lansing, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport and pass directly through Livingston County. A survey conducted by the Livingston County Transportation Coalition determined many people believe bus or rail service to the airport is needed but Livingston is also considered a âcommuter countyâ and itâs not clear through available data if enough residents would actually utilize the service.
Indian Trails president Chad Cushman tells WHMI theyâre offering an online survey to Livingston County residents to make their opinions known and provide honest feedback to see if this is a viable venture before moving forward with investing in new equipment and property for a parking lot and bus stop. He says theyâre already making twelve round trips through the area daily and are ideally trying to establish a location as closest to the US-23/I-96 interchange as possible but want to gauge if local residents would use the service and where people would like to see a bus stop.
Unlike most public busing and transportation services, which are typically subsidized by a millage, Cushman says no taxpayer dollars would be sought as the bus service is supported by fares. The motorcoaches also differ from typical transit buses in that they are eco-friendly and offer many amenities for riders. Cushman says if Livingston County stops were to be added, it would likely range from $20-$25 each way, with potential discounts for round-trip service.
The survey can be accessed through the provided link. (JM)
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South Lyon Police Crack Down On Truck Traffic At Downtown Intersection South Lyon Police Crack Down On Truck Traffic At Downtown Intersection
After weeks of warnings, police are ticketing truck drivers at a busy intersection in downtown South Lyon.
Police earlier launched an education campaign in regard to truck drivers ignoring signs and making left turns at Lake and Lafayette Streets - a main downtown intersection. 94 traffic warnings were issued last week according to Police Chief Lloyd Collins, who was cited in the South Lyon Herald. He said 16 citations were issued following the significant increase in warnings.
The city fought for the signs prohibiting truck turns after years of complaints ranging from long traffic delays and trucks blocking the intersection to safety concerns and property damage from jumping curbs. A study was performed and the signs were installed by the road commission for Oakland County but trucking companies were also sent correspondence to take alternate routes through the downtown area.
While a number of drivers have ignored the signs, police are waiting to see if anything changes now that tickets are being doled out â along with other violations in some cases. (JM)
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Shared Parenting Bill Gets Majority Support At Townhall HearingShared Parenting Bill Gets Majority Support At Townhall Hearing
Proposed legislation encouraging shared parenting time in cases of divorce was the topic of discussion at a âTownhall Hearingâ in Howell.
The informational meeting was held by the National Parents Organization Thursday at the Howell Opera House. Approximately 70 people attended to learn more and offer input on House Bill 4691, which is sponsored by White Lake Republican State Representative Jim Runestad. The bill would require judges to award joint legal custody of children to divorcing parents, with exceptions such as a parentâs history of domestic violence. It would also prohibit a parent from moving more than 80 miles away from the other parent and gives substantial weight to a childâs custody preference if theyâre 16 or older.
Runestad believes a reform of the current family court system is needed, which most of the audience at the Townhall Hearing agreed with in a group survey. Only five attendees said they do not believe the system is broken. Kathy Goetsch was among that minority because she feels the legislation would do more harm than good. Goetsch has been practicing family law for 38 years and questions the effect the bill would have, saying it strips 40 years of law and interpretation. She also questioned the statistics used to support the bill, calling them "horribly flawed".
There has also been strong opposition to the legislation by several child welfare and legal agencies that feel it does not focus on whatâs best for the child. However, Howell resident Derek Jaeger feels equal access to both parents is whatâs best. He says heâs been fighting for reasonable parenting time for eight years and supports the bill because he wants to spare others from what he calls "parental alienation". Jaeger says, "The problem today is parents arenât co-parenting, theyâre counter-parenting and using children as pawns." Kevin Kossel of Westland attended the hearing and is a bill proponent as well. Kossel says it would give fathers like himself an equal playing field and corrects issues in an outdated system.
Thursdayâs meeting was held to garner support for the bill, which passed the House Judiciary Committee and is now on the House floor. Runestad has said he is hoping to move the bill through the full House before the end of the current session in 2018. (DK)
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Theis' No Fault Reform Bill Fails To Pass State HouseTheis' No Fault Reform Bill Fails To Pass State House
A bill sponsored by a local lawmaker that would have reduced auto insurance premiums was defeated late Thursday by the Michigan House.
After hours of behind-the-scenes arm twisting and an extensive floor debate, the GOP-controlled House voted 45-63 against the legislation, ten votes short. 41 of 45 Democrats and 22 of 63 Republicans joined to reject the measure. The bill sponsor, Brighton Township Republican Lana Theis, who chairs the House Insurance Committee, said she was disappointed in the result. âI do not understand why some of my colleagues voted against no-fault reform which 80 percent of drivers across the state said was needed, and would have given drivers hundreds of dollars in premium savings. The very same people they represent â the people living paycheck to paycheck, facing financial hardships due to out-of-control insurance rates â will continue to be hurt by this broken system. It remains clear just how much special interest groups politicize this very important issue. They profit off the status quo, make a quick buck and pretend like they have the interest of people in mind."
Michigan, the only state to require unlimited lifetime coverage for medical expenses resulting from auto crashes, allows health providers to bill car insurers much more for care than health insurers pay. A $170 annual per-vehicle fee also is assessed to reimburse car insurers for expenses surpassing $550,000 for the catastrophically injured. The legislation sought a 40% cut, for five years, in personal injury protection fees for motorists choosing $250,000 rather than unlimited PIP coverage. That could equal an estimated 20% reduction in the overall cost of a comprehensive policy. Drivers choosing $500,000 in benefits could have seen a 20% PIP reduction, and those sticking with unlimited coverage would have paid 10% less for PIP.
Theis says it would "rein in out-of-control costs, crack down on fraud in the system, give drivers a choice and safe families hundreds, potentially thousands of dollars annually on their auto insurance while making it possible to sustain their unlimited option."
Critics countered that the measure would gut quality benefits for the injured, shift costs to Medicaid and not stop insurers' discriminatory practices by which urban drivers pay more due to factors that have nothing to do with their driving history. They also contended that the rate reductions would not be guaranteed. But Theis was undeterred. âWith this legislation falling short, hereâs what will happen: Hospitals will continue to charge more for auto accident patients, trial lawyers will continue to make lavish livings off court cases, courtrooms will continue to be clogged, unlimited health care coverage will continue to be mandated and most importantly, auto insurance rates will only continue to go up.â
Even if the measure had won approval in the House , it would have faced an uncertain future in the GOP-controlled Senate, whose leader opposes government-mandated premium reductions. (AP/JK)
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Wreaths Across America Returning To PinckneyWreaths Across America Returning To Pinckney
This holiday season the Village of Pinckney is doing their part to make certain no veteran is forgotten.
The Village of Pinckney Cemetery Board is once again joining with Wreaths Across America to honor servicemen and women in a special ceremony to be held at the Historical Cemetery. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th, beginning at noon. A specifically designated wreath for each of the 5 branches of military plus the Merchant Marines and POW/MIAâs will be placed on memorials in-time with 400 other participating programs across the U.S. Volunteers will then head out into the cemetery, place wreaths on veteranâs headstones, say their name aloud, and thank them for their service.
Village Clerk Amy Salowitz said that they are once again working with St. Mary Catholic Church to help ensure that no known veteran in Pinckney is forgotten. She said they have identified roughly 450 headstones in the Village that belong to veterans, some of them dating back to the 1850s. Volunteers and donations are still needed.
Individuals or groups can register through the link below, by calling the Village offices at (734) 878-6206, or by just showing up on the day of the event. Monetary donations made online or in person at St. Maryâs or Village Hall will also help the program receive three wreaths for the price of two. (MK)
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City Charter Discussed at Brighton City Council MeetingCity Charter Discussed at Brighton City Council Meeting
The Brighton City Charter, adopted in 1955 and unrevised since then, came under discussion with a member of the public at Thursdayâs City Council meeting.
Brighton Resident Patricia Cole addressed the City Council at the final call-to-the-public Thursday night, wondering why her letter â asking that a charter commission be formed â had not been read. Cole said she sent the e-mail to all seven council members, plus the city manager, but had not gotten a response. Nor, she said, was her letter read at the meeting last night.
Mayor Jim Muzzin responded that revising the city charter is a very expensive proposition and council has not thought it necessary in the past to form a charter commission. Establishing such a commission would be the first step toward revising the charter, which would ultimately have to go before city voters.
Muzzin also stated that although as mayor he has the option of reading letters from constituents at council meetings, he is not required to do so. In addition, Muzzin told Cole the state has ruled that when a municipality refers to the gender of a person as âheâ in its charter, such as in the case of Brighton, itâs interpreted to mean âhe or sheâ. Cole has complained in the past about the charter not being "gender neutral".
When Cole asked what steps would be necessary to establish a charter commission, Muzzin responded that the support of at least two council members was required to bring the matter before council. He said further that at least four votes in favor would be required for the 7-member council to appoint a charter commission. (TT)
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