July 05, 2010
The City Offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010 for Independence Day.
There will be no residential or commercial rubbish collection on Monday, July 5, 2010.
All residential rubbish routes will be one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish routes will be collected on Saturday,
July 10, 2010.
Tuesday's and Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
July 01, 2010
Effective July 1, 2010, City Hall office hours are 8:30 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Please use the white drop box in the rear parking lot for after hour business transactions.
June 01, 2010
As of 6-2-2010 the Department of Pulbic Safety has an officer certified as a Child Safety Seat Technician. PSO Trupiano is available to residents of Grosse Pointe Farms who request a child safety seat inspection.
What is a Child Safety Seat Technician?
The one-on-one education of a safety check usually takes 30-40 minutes, depending on the car seat and the vehicle. The CSST should take all the time necessary to ensure that you feel competent and confident in re-securing the car seat into the vehicle and re-buckling your child into its car seat on your own.
During the check up, a competent CSST will:
- Fill out a checklist form (including car seat type, location in vehicle, misuse observations, if any, etc.).
- Review car seat selection appropriate for your child’s age, size, and review factors affecting proper use.
- Review the restraint manufacturer’s instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual with the caregiver and ensure that both are being followed correctly.
- Ensure that an appropriate seating position in the vehicle is being used, especially when using LATCH.
- Check the car seat for recalls, visible damage and an expiration date.
- If the seat is unsafe, you should replace the seat since it may not work as it should in a crash.
- Show what is correct or will be corrected before making the adjustment.
- Have you install the car seat(s) correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system. Feel free to ask to learn how to install the seat with either options or in different seating positions.
- Discuss the next steps for each child, such as when to move to the next type of restraint:
- Rear- to forward-facing car seat
- Forward-facing harnessed seat to a booster seat
- Booster to an adult safety belt
- Discuss the benefits for everyone, including all adults, to riding properly restrained.
- Discuss safety in and around the vehicle (never leaving kids unattended, walking around the vehicle before moving, etc.)
- Discuss your state laws and best practice recommendations for occupant safety.
Inspections take from 30 to 40 minutes. When an inspection takes place please have available the child seat, manual for the child seat, and manual for the vehicle. If children are present during an inspection please make sure that child care is available for your children as PSO Trupiano will be instructing on proper seat installation.
May 31, 2010
There will be no residential or commercial rubbish collection on Monday, May 31, 2010.
All residential rubbish routes will be one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish routes will be collected on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Tuesday and Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
May 15, 2010
HOSTED BY THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 – 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS PIER PARK
350 LAKE SHORE ROAD
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Glue
Wood Preservatives
Paint (oil-based only)
Varnish
Fungicides
Herbicides
Insecticides
Weed killer
Rat poison
Brake/transmission fluid
Antifreeze/coolants
Battery acid
Fuel oil/gasoline
Petroleum solvents
Propane gas tanks
Oven and drain cleaner
Bleaches and disinfectants
Expired medicine
Fluorescent lamps
Furniture and metal polishes
Floor care products
Nail polish
Epoxy and solvents
Photographic chemicals
Mercury thermometers
Unacceptable Materials
Unknown or unlabeled material
Commercially generated waste
Smoke alarms
Radioactive material
Explosives
Shock-sensitive material, such as; Chemical lab materials or Picric acid
Motor oil*
Latex paint ***
Household batteries****
*These materials may be dropped off at the Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Works (DPW), located at 311 Chalfonte, weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
** A valid driver’s license is required to verify residency.
*** Place kitty litter in the open container, thouroughly dry, and dispose of the dried paint, kitty litter and container in your normal household rubbish.
**** store in a clear plastic bag, and place in your normal recycling container.
This event is open to residents of the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores and Harper Woods. A valid driver’s license is required to verify Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods residency. Questions may be directed to Terrance Brennan at The City of Grosse Pointe Farms – (313) 885-6600
May 15, 2010
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Place: St Paul Catholic School, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd Parking Lot Entrance
Aside from Household Hazardous Waste Day organized by the various Grosse Pointe communities, the City of Grosse Pointe Farms holds Building Materials Exchange Day. Originally organized by Farms residents, Building Materials Exchange Day was organized to give residents an opportunity to dispose, trade, and recycle building materials in good condition that tend to accumulate in our garages, attics and basements. This event is organized in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity which always has a need for certain materials.
Habitat for Humanity will be on site to accept donations and issue receipts for income tax purposes. Habitat for Humanity has a Restore that relies on donations of new and used building materials and home items from individuals, contractors, organizations, and corporations. Most reusable building materials are accepted; check below for acceptable items.
Acceptable items include:
Appliances (must be working) Bath Fixtures and bathroom vanities
Bath Tubs
Blinds, horizontal only (no verticals) Cabinets
Carpet-new only-min. 8 x 10ft.
Ceiling fans
Doors
Drywall-min. 4 x 8 ft. Electrical supplies
Flooring Materials-ceramic, tile, vinyl¬ (unopened boxes only)
Gently used home or office furniture Hardware for doors, cabinets, etc.
Insulation
Lighting products-chandeliers, lamps, etc.
Lumber/plywood/trim - min. 8 ft lengths
Miscellaneous tools
Paint (no oil based - Please bring to Household Hazardous Waste Day)
Painting supplies (brushes, roller covers, etc.)
Pipe/PVC/Metal/Copper plumbing supplies
Roofing Material, shingles-only in bundles
Sinks
Toilets
Shutters
Windows
*All items must be in good repair and in sellable condition. Habitat will even pick up those large, hard-to-move items.
May 06, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 7:30 a.m.
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Featured speaker: Wally Armstrong, golf innovator, author and lifetime memeber of PGA.
Tickets available at City Hall-Treasury Department
$20.00 per person
April 17, 2010
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms, Local Motion Green, and the Hill Association are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day.
April 17, 2010 at the Richard Lot "on the Hill" in Grosse Pointe Farms from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Activities for all: electronics recycling, organic and natural food bistro, chair massage, manicures, toy testing, children's crafts and games, and more.
For more detailed information please visit http://www.localmotiongreen.org/earthday.html.
April 02, 2010
City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2010.
There will be no interruption of residential or commercial rubbish pick on Good Friday, April 2, 2010.
All rubbish collection routes will be collected according to their normal schedule.
Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
March 25, 2010
City of Grosse Pointe Farms
90 Kerby Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms is accepting applications for 2010 Seasonal Positions. Interested and qualified candidates must submit completed employment applications by the deadline of Wednesday, April 7, 2010 unless indicated otherwise. Employment applications are available at the City Offices, 90 Kerby Road and at Pier Park, 350 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Additionally, applications are available on the City’s web page at ww.grossepointefarms.org.
All positions require that candidates be eighteen years of age or older. All candidates must work well with the public and other employees. The City will perform background checks for all candidates selected. Park applicants must be able to work any day of the week, and be available to work day and/or evening shifts. All applicants are subject to the City’s policy of zero tolerance with respect to illegal or controlled substances. All applicants must comply with all of the City’s testing requirements.
Completed applications should be mailed or delivered to the Grosse Pointe Farms City Offices, Attention: Position Postings, 90 Kerby Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236. The City of Grosse Pointe Farms is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Information
Park Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Positions:
Candidates for this position will be required to perform various maintenance and grounds duties, including mowing, trash removal, janitorial, landscaping, and other related duties. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and not have any health or other limitations restricting your ability to perform physical work. The application deadline is Friday, April 30, 2010.
Park Gate Attendants:
Candidates for this position will be responsible for checking park passes to admit residents and their guest (s) into Pier Park per the City’s park policies, verifying authorized picnics reservations and building rentals, provide information to the public, and other duties as directed by park administration.
Park Security:
Candidates will be responsible for assisting park guests and enforcing park policies. The employee will supervise park grounds, harbor, other recreation facilities, and perform other duties as directed. Candidates must have some working experience with computers. Some boating knowledge is preferred.
Part Time Park Office and Building Attendant:
Candidates must have excellent office skills, including a thorough knowledge of computers. Candidates will assist park guests by providing information, registering persons for recreation programs, answer phones and direct messages, assist groups renting the Community Building, and other duties as directed.
Park Janitorial Positions:
Candidates will be responsible for performing complete janitorial duties for the park bathhouse, community building, warming building, and other duties as directed by supervisors. Candidates must not have any health or other limitations that restrict your ability to perform physical work.
Department of Public Works Seasonal Labor:
Candidates for this position will be required to perform various labor duties, including mowing, trash collection, landscaping, and other related duties. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and not have any health or other limitations restricting your ability to perform physical work. There is no deadline for accepting applications for this position.
March 09, 2010
The City Council of the City of Grosse Pointe Farms currently has one vacant seat as a consequence of the death of Councilman Douglas F. Roby, Jr. Pursuant to applicable law, such vacancy may be filled by appointment approved by the City council, and the person appointed would serve the balance of Mr. Roby's term (through the regular City Election in November 2011).
Qualified residents of Grosse Pointe Farms interested in being considered for such appointment should, not later than March 25, 2010, submit in writing an expression of interest and a current resume. Such materials must be submitted to the City Clerk, 90 Kerby Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236.
All timely expressions of interest from qualified residents will be considered, but the City Council retains the discretion, under applicable law, to appoint any qualified person to fill the vacancy, whether or not such person has filed a timely expression of interest.
February 27, 2010
Douglas Fergusson Roby Jr.
1932-2010
Grosse Pointe Farms resident Douglas Fergusson Roby Jr. peacefully passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Roby was born in Detroit Dec. 3, 1932, to Douglas and Ruth Clippert Roby. He was the loving husband of Mary McKean Roby and dear father of Patricia Roby (Edward C.) Gotfredson, Douglas F. (Lynne M. ) Roby III and Charles Clippert Roby. He was the proud grandfather of Jenna Esther Roby, Douglas Fergusson Roby IV, Edward Courtney Gotfredson Jr. and George Edmunds Gotfredson. He also is survived by his sisters, Hermine Klingler and Ruth Glancy, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Roby graduated from the Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg, Pa. and the University of Michigan in 1956. He was affiliated with the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force for three years. He took his flight training at the Marana Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., and finished his tour of duty at Hanscom AFB outside of Concord, Mass.
Upon returning to Detroit, he began his business career. He was first affiliated with American Metal Products, followed by FitzSimons Manufacturing and then Hydon Brand Electric. His association with these businesses was meaningful to him.
In 1977, he purchased Palmer Equipment Company. His glory years were at Palmer Equipment and all that he was able to accomplish through hard work and consistent dedication. He sold the company in 1999.
In 2002, Mr. Roby ran for election to the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council. He was successful in his efforts and continued in two 4-year terms of office. This public involvement gave him great pleasure. It was a special honor for him to hear the concerns of the people and be a voice for the community.
His family said Mr. Roby was good-natured, thoughtful, kind and always a gentleman with a light sense of humor. Being in the company of family and friends was special to him. His laugh was infectious and you always knew when he was present, for you recognized Doug Roby's laugh.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 50 East Fisher Freeway at Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Interment will be later this year at Pointe Aux Barques.
Memorial donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Beaumont Hospital, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073.
Printed Grosse Pointe News 03/04/2010
Councilman Roby will eternally be in the heart and spirit of the City of Grosse Pointe Farms.
January 24, 2010
The Public Safety Department has launched a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology.
This service, Nixle, delivers trustworthy and important neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications instantly sent to you by cell phone text message, email, and web. There is NO Spam or Advertising.
Nixle is available at no cost (standard text message rates apply for cell phone subscribers who do not have text plans with their cell phone providers).
The service is simple to use, reliable and trusted.
Register now and learn more at www.nixle.com.
Stay connected to your world, from the public safety alerts that are relevant to you, to the important neighborhood advisories you want to know about, and other valuable community information. You decide what information you want and whether you want it sent to your cell phone, email, or just simply over the web.
We are really excited to have you experience Nixle.
Nixle It!
December 09, 2009
Any Grosse Pointe Farms resident interested in serving as a Grosse Pointe Library Trustee is required to submit their Letter of Interest and should cover the following topics, and may include a resume, if available:
• How many years living in this community?
• Why you want to serve on the Library Board?
• What talents you would bring to the Library Board?
• Have you had experience working with or in a library? If yes, where?
• What do you feel is the most important issue facing the Grosse Pointe Public Library?
Please submit your Letter of Interest by February 1, 2010 to: Matthew J. Tepper, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, City of Grosse Pointe Farms, 90 Kerby Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236.
Thank you.
May 11, 2009
Newly planted trees should be watered lightly on a daily basis the first week or two after planting. With a garden hose, water the depressed area around the tree, allowing the water to puddle (without overflowing) and then let the water seep into the ground. Repeat this step once again. Sprinkler systems on a normal 10-20 minute interval may not be sufficient.
Rainfall should be taken into consideration before watering. The more it rains, the less you need to water.
Don't let the area around the tree become too saturated. Let the area dry before the next watering day. This drying will allow oxygen to get to the roots. If the area is too moist, then oxygen can't get to the roots and the tree will die.
After the first two weeks through the early fall, water every two to three days. Once again, rainfall should be taken into consideration before watering.
Keep in mind that during the summer months, especially if there is a hot or dry spell, the tree should be watered every other day. If there is a heavy rainfall, then allow the area to dry before resuming watering.
Enjoy your new tree!
October 06, 2005
Sign up for automatic debit payment for your water bill!!
The GPF Water Department is now ready to sign up all water customers with ACH debit payment for paying your water bill. This service will allow you to have the City’s Water Department deduct the balance of your water bill from your bank account on the due date. Once it is established, you’ll never pay a late fee or worry about your mailed check arriving at City Hall. And no more changing your mailing address when you’re out of town, either!
Many of you are having utility, loan and mortgage payments deducted from your checking account already, so you know that the process is quick and simple.
For more information regarding ACH Debit Payment please contact the Water Billing Department at City Hall 313-885-6600 or click on the Download Forms menu on this webpage.
October 05, 2005
In an effort to effectively control occurrences of serious back injuries the City of Grosse Pointe Farms will be enforcing Ordinance 69 limiting the size and weight of garbage containers used by residents. Ordinance 69, originally passed in 1943, limits the container size to 32 gallons and limits their weight to 50 pounds or less. This effort is being implemented due to an increase in the number of back stains/injuries that result in a paid loss in work time of Department of Public Works (DPW) employees.
In instituting this effort, the City intends to give residents notice by placing a green sticker on non-compliant containers which will notify the resident that their container was no longer allowed after December 31, 2004.
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