A settlement has been reached between Lyon Township officials and a local developer over requested commercial rezoning. A lawsuit has been settled over a requested commercial rezoning at the northeast corner of 10 Mile and Milford Road in Lyon Township. The request had met all the requirements of the township ordinance but was not recommended for approval by the planning commission. Developer Todd Wyett had at one point hoped to build a Kroger with a gas station on the 18 acre property. Township officials were against it citing a desire to keep nearby residentâs water safe, according to the South Lyon Herald.
The settlement will allow for 15 of the 18 acres to be available for commercial development, with the remaining 3 to be reserved for a storm water retention basin and buffer for neighboring residents to the north. Wyett claimed that this was what he was hoping for originally, just without the gas station, and that the township spending legal fees on this made no sense to him. Lyon Township Supervisor John Dolan was pleased, stating that they couldnât allow the heavy gas station use with the well-head protection area. The property had been zoned single family residential, leaving some residents worried about what it becoming commercial would now do to their property values and traffic in the general vicinity. Wyett currently has no prospective tenants of plans for development on the parcel. (MK)
Lyon Township Officials, Developer Settle Lawsuit Over Rezoning RequestLyon Township Officials, Developer Settle Lawsuit Over Rezoning Request
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Pharmacist Gets 8 Years In Prison For Fungal Meningitis OutbreakPharmacist Gets 8 Years In Prison For Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
A pharmacist at a Massachusetts facility responsible for the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people and sickened hundreds of others has been sentenced.
Glenn Chin was ordered to serve eight years in prison. He apologized to the victims before he was sentenced in Boston's federal courthouse today. Chin was cleared in October of second-degree murder charges, but convicted of racketeering and mail fraud. Chin was supervisory pharmacist at the now-closed New England Compounding Center's clean rooms, where the drugs were made. Prosecutors had sought 35 years in prison and Chin's attorneys asked for about three. Pharmacy Co-Founder Barry Cadden was also acquitted of murder, but was convicted of conspiracy and fraud. He's serving a nine-year prison term. In Livingston County and Southeast Michigan area, more than 200 people became sick and 15 people died after receiving the tainted injections from a clinic in Brighton. Nationwide, there were 76 deaths from the tainted steroids. Some victims were not happy with either of the sentences handed down for Chin and Cadden, and that neither was convicted of murder, with one commenting 80 people are dead but nobody is responsible. Chin must report to prison in March.
Meanwhile, $40 (m) million was earlier set aside by the Department of Justice, which will be awarded to victims and families who apply and meet certain criteria. The Massachusetts Attorney Generalâs office was establishing a process through which claims will be disbursed. To be eligible for the funds, victims must apply by March 1st. (JM)
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Event Will Connect Community To Resources & ServicesEvent Will Connect Community To Resources & Services
An event designed to connect people with needed information, resources and free services is this weekend.
The 11th annual Community Connect will take place Saturday at Parker Middle School on Wright Road from 9am to 2pm. The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care Committee hosts the free event each year to help connect people with needed information, resources and free services in a family friendly environment. About 800 people attended last year.
The event features free haircuts and massages, health screenings, legal consultations, food, clothing, personal care items, haircuts and employment services among others. New services include an expanded employment services section with job opportunities, vision and hearing screenings, the Michigan Child ID program and a mobile mammography screening center.
Community Collaborative Planner Anne Rennie tells WHMI thereâs definitely a lot going on but hundreds of dedicated volunteers are on site to welcome guests and help walk people through everything to navigate the different lines and areas. Rennie says Boy Scouts also help out by tagging items that are stored in a room for people, so they can go eat or get a massage without lugging everything around.
Although the event is typically geared to connecting with low income residents, she says all are welcome. There is no registration or criteria required to attend Community Connect and lunch is provided on site, at no cost. Childcare is not provided but various activities will be available for kids. Rennie says those who rely on assisted technology, such as walkers or wheelchairs, should make sure to bring those to the event as there is a lot of walking involved. (JM)
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Presentation Offers Insight To Brighton Parents On Social MediaPresentation Offers Insight To Brighton Parents On Social Media
A special presentation was held for parentâs eyes only regarding their middle and high school students and social media awareness.
More than 100 concerned mothers and fathers gathered at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts for the event that was sponsored by the Brighton Area Schools Health Advisory and Safe Schools Committee. Brighton High School Police Liason Chris Parks led a 2 hour discussion on his findings, the effects, and dangers facing students using their mobile devices.
Parks warned parents that their kids are smart and are trying to outsmart them every day. He said, âTheyâve grown up in the social media realm. Theyâve grown up with the technology to the point where they are way ahead of the game when it comes to adults because weâre still trying to catch up. They know how to be evasive because they donât think weâre going to look. So thatâs where the parents need to be a little more involved in, and get in these apps theyâre using and try to stay one step ahead of them.â
Attendees explored the reward center of the brain and how more and more teens are using social media apps to find instant gratification. Parks highlighted some of the more popular apps youths are using, and warned parents specifically about Snapchat and many invisible apps that feed off of it. Videos were shown highlighting how predators can easily manipulate social media apps to work their way into studentsâ lives and the inherent dangers that can stem from that happening. This can lead to harassment, bullying for explicit pictures, or even human trafficking. Parks also shared the legal implications that the sender and receiver of explicit pictures could face if they involve an under-aged party.
Parks encouraged parents to talk to their children about their online activity and check their friend lists in apps to make sure they know everyone they are friends with personally. He even had invisible programs and apps for parents themselves to look into that will help monitor their childâs online activity. He strongly suggested one called mSpy, for being software that logs all of a childâs activities. The reports it generates includes phone and text logs, emails, social media postings, and more, even if the kid has deleted it.
Parks stressed the importance of parents being involved, and wished any who had further questions to contact him. He can be contacted by phone at using the BHS direct line (810)299-4162, or at the Brighton Police Department at (810) 227-2700. He is also available by email at parksc@brightonk12.com, or parksc@brightoncitypolice.org. (MK)
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Scientists Studying Hamburg MeteoriteScientists Studying Hamburg Meteorite
Scientists at Chicago's Field Museum are studying a piece of the meteor that broke apart earlier this month over Michigan and parts of Livingston County.
NASA scientists say the 6-foot-wide meteor broke apart about 20 miles over Earth on January 16th, creating a bright light and what sounded like thunder in the sky. Meteorite hunter Robert Ward found the meteorite on a snow-covered lake in Hamburg Township and donated it to the Field Museum. He and two fellow meteorite hunters were among the first to discover six different fragments in a single day.
A meteoroid is a small chunk of asteroid or comet. When it enters Earth's atmosphere it becomes a meteor, fireball or shooting star. The pieces of rock that hit the ground are meteorites. The meteorite that Ward donated is the size of a peach pit and arrived at the museum on Wednesday. Scientists said itâs one of the best-preserved meteorites in the museumâs expansive collection of more than 1,500. Thatâs because it was found just two days after its fall 20 miles over Earth and was never in contact with liquid water.
Museum Associate Curator Philipp Heck believes the meteorite came from an asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. Heck said since it was a fresh fall, the meteorite might contain material not usually preserved in others. Heck and his team have classified the specimen as a chondrite, which are rather common and fall a few times a year but usually donât land in a retrievable place. Estimates are that the meteorite is around 4.6 billion years old. (JM)
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Hartland Twp. Decides Against Regulating New Park PavilionsHartland Twp. Decides Against Regulating New Park Pavilions
As Hartland Township prepares to unveil some of its newest park amenities, municipality officials are discussing regulations for the recreational area.
The townshipâs Board of Trustees met last week to amend rules for Settlerâs and Heritage Parks. Both parks received upgrades as part of the townshipâs 2017 Parks Improvement Project. The project began about five years ago and in December, the board authorized the final amenity purchases for the parks, including picnic tables, benches, and trash cans.
Among the improvements was the addition of picnic pavilions at both parks. Township Manager James Wickman says once the weather turns, itâs likely there will be a community interest in holding gatherings and events at the pavilions. Wickman tells WHMI township officials observed how other communities handled coordination of such events. While some communities require reservation of pavilions or a fee to hold gatherings, Hartland Township will be taking a more hands-off approach.
Wickman says in terms of regulating pavilion time, the Board of Trustees felt it made sense to keep it a friendly, first- come, first-serve situation. Wickman says the board "didn't want to create a bureaucracy just to have a picnic." He encourages community members looking to hold events or gatherings at the pavilions to get to the park early and plan accordingly.
Wickman says other park rules are quite simple, noting that alcoholic beverages are allowed but patrons are obviously responsible for cleanup. (DK)
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Howell Man Arraigned On Federal Bank Robbery ChargesHowell Man Arraigned On Federal Bank Robbery Charges
A federal court arraignment has been held for a Howell man in connection with three bank robberies.
35-year-old Kenneth Kniivila appeared in U.S. District Court in Detroit Wednesday and was arraigned on two counts of bank robbery. He stood mute and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Authorities say Kniivila admitted that he robbed the Bank of America on Grand River in Genoa Township on January 11th, followed by two more bank robberies on January 16th. The first was a Huntington Bank branch in Toledo, Ohio. Court documents indicate that as he left that bank, a dye pack mixed in with the money exploded inside a backpack, causing Kniivila to drop it and flee. He then proceeded to Monroe and robbed a Fifth Third Bank branch where he instructed the teller that if a similar pack was mixed in the money he would return and (quote) âend your life.â
After surveillance photos went public, law enforcement was able to identify Kniivila as the primary suspect. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office took him into custody without incident and a vehicle search turned up various items including four grams of suspected cocaine, two black semi-automatic pellet guns, money and green canvas bags. The Sheriffâs Office and the FBI interviewed Kniivila, who waived his Miranda rights and admitted to the three robberies. He told authorities he âlost his marblesâ on the 16th and drove around Toledo looking for a bank to rob. Future court dates have yet to be set. (JK)
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Woody Ready For Winter PrognosticationWoody Ready For Winter Prognostication
Livingston County's resident weather-guessing woodchuck will make her 20th prediction Friday.
A ceremony and events are planned tomorrow to see if Woody from the Howell Conference & Nature Center will see her shadow or embrace the possibility of an early spring. New to the event this year is John âJ.C.â Carlson, the centerâs newly installed chief executive officer. Carlson, who started January 1st, replaced longtime CEO Dick Grant, who served in that role for almost 40 years before retiring December 31st. Carlson has more than 23 years of successful camp administration experience. He served as the executive director of YMCA of Greater Flint â Camp Copneconic in Fenton for twelve years
Woodyâs fame is beginning to match that of the better-known Punxsutawney Phil. In fact, her reputation remains unrivaled, having correctly forecast the length of winter 15 out of 19 times. Although Phil claims to be correct in his predictions 100% of the time, a check of the records shows itâs more in the 40% range. Woody also made her annual Super Bowl pick while in the WHMI studios and went for the Patriots to defeat the Eagles. When it comes to the big game, Woody is 8 for 11, better than most Las Vegas odds-makers.
You can find complete details about Fridayâs celebration through the link below. (JK)
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Howell Resident Killed In Oceola Township CrashHowell Resident Killed In Oceola Township Crash
A crash Wednesday night in Oceola Township has left a Livingston County resident dead.
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office says deputies were dispatched at about 9:50pm Wednesday to Latson Road south of Highland Road for a single vehicle accident. The preliminary investigation found that a 52 year old Howell resident was driving a 1990 Chevrolet Lumina southbound on Latson Road when it crossed the center line going off the roadway on the west side before hitting a tree. The driver of the Lumina was pronounced dead at the scene. Latson Road was closed for approximately two hours during the investigation.
Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash and the driver was wearing a seatbelt. Deputies were assisted at the scene by personnel from the Howell Fire Department and Livingston County EMS. The accident remains under investigation by the Livingston County Traffic Safety Bureau. (JK)
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Navigating Autonomous Vehicle Technology Next Good Morning Livingston TopicNavigating Autonomous Vehicle Technology Next Good Morning Livingston Topic
Navigating autonomous vehicle technology and the impact and convenience it will have on area businesses and residents is the next segment in a popular breakfast series.
Good Morning Livingston on Tuesday, February 13th will feature a third discussion on the topic of where autonomous vehicle technology is going in the very near future. Panelists will present on several topics and answer questions from the audience. Organizers say with Livingston County being home to many Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturing facilities that support the automotive industry, the topic will become more and more important for the county to be well-versed and highly knowledgeable.
Panelists will include Pierre Bourgin of NAVYA, a French company thatâs produced an autonomous vehicle used at M-City, Las Vegas and in Australia Navya. The company has a production facility in Saline and recently released a ride-sharing autonomous taxi and Bourgin will talk about whatâs possible right now in the world of autonomous vehicles. Panelist Adela Spulber from the Center for Automotive Research will address the three things that will affect cities and municipalities planning for autonomous vehicles. The final featured panelist is Seun Phillips from PlanetM, a partnership of mobility organizations, communities, educational institutions, research and development, and government agencies working together to develop and deploy the mobility technologies driving the future. Heâll talk about why the state has created the PlanetM brand and why it is important to be at the table in this industry.
Good Morning Livingston will run from 7:30 to 9am on Tuesday, February 13th at Cleary Universityâs Johnson Center in Genoa Township. Registration and other information is available through the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. A link to the website is provided. (JM)
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New Agreement Secures Funding For Linden Senior CenterNew Agreement Secures Funding For Linden Senior Center
A new agreement has been reached that will help with funding for a senior center in Linden.
Last year the Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation board made changes to their funding process that left leaders of the Loose Center in Linden feeling, in their words, âvery threatened.â This week theyâre feeling âvery delightedâ after coming to a new agreement with the SLPR, according to the Tri-County Times. Representatives from the Loose Center were worried about losing funding from the SLPR, which is responsible for roughly a third of the centerâs budget, when the SLPR announced it was going to start requiring organizations to apply for a grant in order to continue receiving funds. Facing backlash from that decision, representatives from the two organizations came together to work out a plan that is a win-win for both.
From an agreement made in 2003, the Loose Center was receiving 19% of SLPRâs budget, which was approximately $75,000 a year. The new agreement calls for $73,000 a year, starting in 2019, and expiring in 2021. Director of SLPR Vince Paris said he feels good about the whole thing and that this new agreement will help with their general fund. Loose Center President Kenneth Wensel was happy as well, saying this gives them the financial support they need to continue looking towards the future with confidence.(MK)
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Online Fundraising Campaign To Get Van For Quadriplegic Milford VanOnline Fundraising Campaign To Get Van For Quadriplegic Milford Van
Online fundraising efforts are underway to help get a quadriplegic Milford man back on the road again.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for 56-year-old David Watson. He suffered a broken neck from a diving accident at a friend's house at the age of 18 - an accident that left him a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down. In the years following, he managed by using manual wheelchairs and vans with modest conversions to accommodate his mobility needs. Watsonâs wheelchair-accessible van, a 2004 GMC, was then involved in a car deer crash. It continues to break down and is no longer considered safe for transportation to doctor appointments or to be active in the community.
Watsonâs lifelong friend David Muhleck of Fenton organized the GoFundMe account to help raise the estimated cost for a new van with needed modifications to help improve Watsonâs overall quality of life. Muhleck told the Tri-County Times that having a mode of transportation is crucial for Watson but especially when it comes to attending sporting events such as football and Hockey games, which give him a sense of normalcy that many take for granted.
The cost of a side-entry properly equipped van is estimated at $50,000. Nearly $15,000 has been raised since December. A link to the âGet David On The Road Againâ GoFundMe page is provided. (JM)
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Snyder Signs Bill Adding New Circuit Judge For Livingston CountySnyder Signs Bill Adding New Circuit Judge For Livingston County
Governor Snyder has signed legislation that will change the way judgeships are allocated in Livingston Countyâs court system.
Last Friday, the governor signed Senate Bill 0525, which authorized a reorganization of the stateâs court system. Previously the Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted to eliminate a district court judgeship effective December 31st of this year and add a circuit court judgeship on January 1st, 2019. The reallocated positions stem from a recommendation from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). SCAO conducts a biennial review of the stateâs judicial needs starting with a statistical analysis, which determines if there is a noteworthy judicial need or excess in each county in the state. It was found that that was the case for Livingston County, which required a secondary analysis. From that, SCAO recommended elimination of a district court judgeship and the addition of a circuit court seat.
Due to Michiganâs mandatory retirement age for judges, 53rd District Court Judge Carol Sue Reader will not be running again this November. Her seat will be eliminated and a new judge will be elected to the 44th Circuit Court. However, that person will serve an eight-year term rather than the normal six-year term. The purpose behind that is to stagger the judgeships so that one will be up for a public vote every two years. The current number of six judgeships in the county will remain the same in 2019; it is only the allocation that will change. The 44th Circuit Court will then have three judgeships, 53rd District Court will have two, and Probate Court will have one. (JK)
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Bigelow Road Improvements Likely On Hold Til Late 2018Bigelow Road Improvements Likely On Hold Til Late 2018
Long awaited improvements to a side road near a school in Oceola Township are likely on hold for months to come.
Oceola Township officials have been in discussion with the Livingston County Road Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation over needed repairs to Bigelow Road. Bigelow Road exits onto Latson Road, near M-59 (pictured), and is in a condition there that Township Supervisor Bill Bamber calls âunsafe.â The Latson Road and M-59 intersection can become highly congested during peak hours and is in close proximity to Hutchings Elementary School. Bamber said the Road Commission and MDot seem to think it would be best to have traffic go west on Bigelow to where it turns into Eager Road, and then exit to M-59 there. The problem Bamber sees with that is without a light on Eager Road it would be very difficult for drivers to turn left onto M-59. The Board of Trustees is hopeful that a light will be put in there this year. The best case scenario for the township now seems to be work beginning on the project this fall.
There is needed work to be done clearing brush and repairing a bridge on Eager Road if traffic is expected to be redirected through it. Brush work canât begin until after October because of the possibility of endangered Indiana Bats being in the area. Work on the Bigelow Road intersection likely canât start until late this year, or early 2019 because of these factors.
Bamber said they have been trying to get this work done for 3 years now but it seems to be getting nowhere. The Supervisor said that every year he thinks it the year to do it, it hasnât happened. He was skeptical of the new late 2018-19 timeline, saying he hears it, but doesnât necessarily believe it. Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (MK)
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Brighton Council Finalizes Headlee Override Ballot LanguageBrighton Council Finalizes Headlee Override Ballot Language
The Brighton City Council Thursday night finalized the language for the Headlee Amendment override that will be on the ballot on August 7th.
City voters will be asked then to approve a 4.35-mill proposal that would bring the cityâs millage rate up to the 20-mill charter-approved maximum. In January, council members voted to approve the ballot language. City Manager Nate Geinzer tells WHMI the issue had to come to council again for another vote after some questions had been raised at a previous meeting and they wanted to consult with the city's attorney to finalize those issues. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote with council members Jim Bohn and Kris Tobbe absent. However, Bohn had a letter read into the record which stated he felt the public should be able to decide whether they are willing to approve the increase in taxes.
The estimated $1.85 million in revenue that would be realized the first year would go mostly toward street improvements. City officials say that Brightonâs streets are deteriorating to the point where 75% range from poor to failing. And, despite cost saving initiatives at city hall, Geinzer says the funds are not there to bring the streets up to acceptable standards. Passing a millage â even to improve city streets â will be an uphill battle. In November of 2013, Brighton residents voted down three out of four âa la carteâ ballot proposals. The only one that passed was for city police services, whereas millage proposals for street, sidewalk, cemetery, and park improvements were all defeated.
If this yearâs ballot proposal passes, it would cost the owner of a $200,000 home $258 more per year, compared to what was paid before the 2008 recession lowered property values. The Headlee Amendment limits the increase in property taxes to 5% a year, or the rate of inflation â whichever is lower. Thus, when property values took a nosedive in 2008 they could only rise a few per cent each year, even though the cost of running the city government was rising much faster. If the ballot issue passes it will override that limitation. However, it would not appear on city tax bills until July of 2019. (TT)
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Woody Says Keep The Coats and Gloves Around For Six More WeeksWoody Says Keep The Coats and Gloves Around For Six More Weeks
It looks like six more weeks of winter according to Woody the Woodchuck, billed as Michigan's official groundhog.
If she emerged from her house at the Howell Conference and Nature Center this morning and stayed out for 30 seconds or longer she'd be indicating an early spring; if she didnât come out or ran back into her house before the 30 seconds are up, she would be forecasting six more weeks of winter. Unfortunately for those wishing to see less winter, Woody refused to budge from her house this morning at the nature center in Marion Township (pictured). Dozens of people turned out during chilly morning temperatures to watch the not-so-scientific forecast.
The prediction of six more weeks of winter matched that from handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. However, Woodyâs is much better, having correctly forecast the length of winter almost 80% correctly in the last 19 years. Philâs record is generally in the 40% range. (JK)
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Sheriff's Office Identifies Fatal Crash VictimSheriff's Office Identifies Fatal Crash Victim
Authorities have identified a woman killed in a crash Wednesday night in Oceola Township.
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office has identified the deceased driver as 52-year-old Kelly Joan Estep of Howell. Deputies responded to the crash on Latson Road, south of Highland Road, for a single vehicle accident shortly before 10pm Wednesday. Preliminary investigation found Estep was driving a 1990 Chevy Lumina southbound on Latson Road, when it crossed the center line and went off the east side of the roadway before hitting a tree.
Estep was pronounced dead at the scene and Latson Road was closed for approximately two hours during the investigation. The Sheriffâs Office said alcohol and speed did not appear to be factors in the crash and Estep was wearing a seatbelt. (JM)
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Theis-Sponsored Bill Package Would Eliminate Automobile No-Fault InsuranceTheis-Sponsored Bill Package Would Eliminate Automobile No-Fault Insurance
A local lawmaker is co-sponsoring a new auto insurance reform bill.
Michigan residents over recent years have consistently been at or near the top of the list for paying the most for auto insurance. Republican State Representative Lana Theis of Brighton Township is working with five others in the House on the package. Theis, who chairs the House Insurance Committee, says the new bill package would eliminate the no-fault system and move Michigan to a tort system similar to that which 40 other states are currently using. Theis says the legislation would lower costs for drivers and bring noticeable savings.
âIâm just excited for the opportunity to solve a very significant problem,â Theis told WHMI. âThis is a problem thatâs been going on for decades. This is the single thing that we can do for Michigan where we can save our citizens thousands of dollars, not just $100 or $50. If you could change somebodyâs pocketbook $1,000 a year, thatâs a major deal.â
Theis said that drivers would still be required to have insurance but this would provide greater choice and flexibility by eliminating the requirement to buy unlimited medical coverage. Accident victims under the legislation would have the ability to sue drivers found to be at-fault for economic and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Theis pointed at savings around 35% in other states that have abandoned no-fault insurance and said that Michigan drivers could see that number here grow even higher. The bill package will be formally read into the record next week.
This marks the second attempt to get auto insurance reform legislation through the GOP controlled House. House Bill 5013, sponsored by Theis, was voted down 45-63 after hours of behind-the-scenes arm twisting and an extensive floor debate last November. 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. (MK/JM)
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Lansing Man Killed In Fowlerville CrashLansing Man Killed In Fowlerville Crash
An Ingham County man was killed this morning after a crash in Fowlerville.
The Fowlerville Police Department reports that they were dispatched to a two car personal injury accident on Garden Lane at 6:40am. A preliminary investigation showed that a 70-year-old Lansing man was driving a Chevrolet Camaro westbound on Garden Lane near Gregory Road when he crossed over the center line and struck a Chevrolet pickup near the front driverâs side fender.
The driver of the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene. The 45-year-old Fowlerville man driving the pickup truck was transported to Sparrow Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Chief John Tyler tells WHMI that seatbelts were used and alcohol and speed do not appear to be a factor.
The Fowlerville Police Department was assisted by the Fowlerville Area Fire Department, Livingston County EMS, the Michigan State Police Brighton Post and the Livingston County and Hamburg Township Accident Reconstruction Teams. (JK)
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Howell City Council Approves Policies & AmendmentsHowell City Council Approves Policies & Amendments
The Howell City Council approved various policy changes at a recent meeting.
Amendments were made to the 2018 personnel policies manual, and Council also approved credit card and payment authorization policies. It was noted during the meeting that some of the changes were made to codify longstanding practices while others were just a matter of putting in writing a policy that has been in effect for a while. Howell City Manager Shea Charles tells WHMI it was basically a lot of housekeeping and some other routine updates to make sure everything is in order.
As for changes to the personnel policies manual, the biggest change was the addition of a policy on work related illnesses and injuries, which outlines a comprehensive procedure to follow when an employee is injured. Other changes to the manual provided clarification on leave time accrual, and standardized language to describe health insurance benefits to avoid annual updates to match current providers and plans.
City employees were given time to review the proposed amendments prior to City Council consideration. (JM)
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