7/23/14 - The last public hearing on the plan to repair and improve roadways in Hartland Township was held last night. The Safer Roads and Pathways plan was created by a citizensâ task force, which has been meeting at least once a month since last fall to identify the priorities of township residents with regard to roads. After gathering large amounts of input from the public, the task force identified 14 different road projects and some general preventative maintenance actions that were most in need of addressing. They would be funded through a 1.5-mill, 10-year property tax, which would have to be approved by voters in November. Several residents addressed the township board with their concerns at last nightâs public hearing, asking about how excess revenue would be spent, the involvement of the Livingston County Road Commission, and why some roads were chosen for improvement rather than others. One area of concern for residents was the improvement of sidewalks, which was originally part of the task forceâs plan but later removed in favor of roadways. Officials say using the millage to pay for roads will allow general fund money to be spent on sidewalk improvement, but some residents were still unhappy with that plan. A poll in March showed 60% of Hartland residents would support a 1.5-mill road tax. Residents can still provide feedback to the township on the plan by calling the township offices or following the link below. (TD)
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