7/21/14 - A public hearing Tuesday night will serve as the final opportunity for Hartland Township residents and the community at large to weigh in on a plan to address deterioration roads and proposed millage to pay for it. The Safer Roads and Pathways Citizens Task Force was convened last fall and after much input, created a plan that calls for improvements and repairs to existing gravel and paved roads, newly paved sections of road and several sidewalk connections. The funding plan from the task force would involve placing a 1.5-mill, 10-year question on the November ballot. While the task forced felt it struck a good balance in the initial draft plan, significant changes have been made based on public input and the plan is now all about roads. If the millage request is successful, then the millage proceeds would be invested in roads - allowing the township to invest general fund dollars into sidewalk improvements and connectivity, as well as pursue grants. The final vote on any millage ballot language would happen in August. As proposed currently, it would equate to $150 per year for the average Hartland Township homeowner. The public hearing will be held during Tuesday nightâs board meeting that starts at 7pm at the township hall on Clark Road. All of the road plan documents are available through the link below. (JM)
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