11/27/12 - The Howell Township board welcomed two new members at its meeting on Monday night. It was the first time on the other side of the table for newly elected Democratic board members Lois Kanniainen and Mike Tipton following the general election. Tipton told WHMI it was a very exciting experience and everyone on the board was very welcoming and considerate. He feels the board needs to attack the sewer and water bond issue and come up with some alternatives in order to move on and focus on other areas, noting a desire to see some recycling in the township and improved garbage collection. Kanniainen also felt the first meeting was positive and said she's looking forward to gaining more knowledge about whatâs going on within the municipality. In other business, the board approved a number of appointments to different bodies. Tipton will serve as the board representative to the Livingston County Airport Authority Board while Kanniainen will serve as representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervisor Mike Coddington will serve as representative to the Howell Area Fire Authority board and Trustee Dar Howard was previously named representative to the Planning Commission. (JM)
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