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.
February 15, 2010
The City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 for President's Day.
Rubbish & recycling will be collected according to their normal schedule.
February 09, 2010
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms has declared a Snow Emergency effective Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. until Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 p.m. under Ordinance 169 Section 1.
During this snow emergency, no on-street parking will be allowed except in cases in which there is no driveway provided to a specific private property. All violators are subject to ticketing and/or towing of their vehicles. Residents' cooperation is essential in allowing the priority access of snow removal vehicles clearing access for emergency response vehicles.
Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety's non-emergency line at 313-885-2100.
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!
January 18, 2010
The City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2010.
Rubbish & recycling are on schedule.
December 22, 2009
The H1N1 Flu Clinic will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at the City Hall Complex, 90 Kerby Road.
The shots are $15.00 and accepted payment is cash or check. Senior consent forms will be provided for Medicare, HAP, Health Plus and/or Priority Health.
Only 500 shots are available; shots will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis to any Grosse Pointe resident ages 6 months and up. Nasal spray vaccines are also available for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 to 49 years old.
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.
December 08, 2009
There will be no rubbish collection on Friday, December 25, 2009 and Friday, January 1, 2010.
Rubbish collection schedule will be as follows:
Please have rubbish out by 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 24, 2009 - All rubbish routes will be collected by 11:00 a.m.
There will be no residential rubbish collection on Friday, December 25, 2009.
Residential rubbish routes will be one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish routes will be collected on Saturday, December 26, 2009.
Thursday, December 31, 2009 - All rubbish routes will be collected by 11:00 a.m.
There will be no residential rubbish collection on Friday, January 1, 2010.
Residential rubbish routes will be collected one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish routes will be collected on Saturday, January 2, 2010.
November 26, 2009
There will be no residential rubbish or leaf collection on Thursday, November 26, 2009.
Thursday's rubbish and leaf route will be collected on Friday, November 27, 2009.
Friday's rubbish and leaf route will be collected on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Monday, November 30, 2009 - rubbish and leaf collection are on schedule.
November 11, 2009
There will be no interruptions of residential or commercial rubbish or leaf pick-up during the Veterans' Day week.
All rubbish and leaf collection routes will be collected according to their normal schedule.
Tuesday and Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
November 04, 2009
Mayor
James C. Farquhar, Jr. - 2151
City Council
Charles S. "Terry" Davis III - 1720
Louis Theros - 1731
Peter W. Waldmeir - 1698
Municipal Judge
Matthew Robert Rumora - 1923
Grosse Pointe School Board (4 Year Term)
Anthony Ambrogio - 469
Joan R. Dindoffer - 1363
Tom Jakubiec - 789
George R. McMullen, Jr. - 796
Michelle P. Peabody - 571
Grosse Pointe School Board (Partial Term)
Cynthia Pangborn - 1114
Karl Kratz - 1189
Proposal Section
Wayne County Proposition 0
Yes - 2070
No - 617
GPPSS Operating Millage
Yes - 2222
No - 521
GPPSS Sinking Fund
Yes - 2074
No - 656
October 30, 2009
Please do not place leaves in the street until the night before your leaf collection day. If you rake leaves prior to this time, please store them between the curb and the sidewalk until pickup day (the day following normal rubbish collection).
Placing leaves in the street can pose a public safety hazard. If it rains, the leaves have plugged the storm sewers and street flooding has occurred. Additionally, the potential of starting car fires from cars parking on leaf piles exists.
Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.
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!
May 08, 2009
To nominate a property, the landscaping must be clearly visible from the roadway. Anyone may submit up to two nominations, one of which may be for their own property.
All entries must be submitted in written format to the Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Advisory Commission, 90 Kerby Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, postmarked no later than July 9, 2009.
Sub-committees of the Commission will inspect the properties nominated and meet to review their evaluation. The judges' decision will be final.
For more information, call the City offices at 885-6600.
October 25, 2007
Due to a recent court ruling, every Michigan voter who offers
to vote in the polls must comply with the requirement by
SHOWING PICTURE IDENTIFICATION OR SIGNING AN AFFIDAVIT attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. (See MCL l16.523 for picture identification requirements)
VOTERS WITH PICTURE IDENTIFICATION: Voters can satisfy the picture identification requirement by showing a Michigan Driver's License or a Michigan Personal Identification Card.
VOTERS WHO DO NOT POSSESS EITHER DOCUMENT may show any of the following forms of picture identification as long as they are current:
* Driver's license or personal identification card issued by another state.
* Federal or state government-issued photo identification.
* U.S. passport.
* Military identification card with photo.
* Student identification with photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education.
* Tribal identification card with photo.
VOTERS WITHOUT PICTURE IDENTIFICATION: Michigan election law anticipates that not all voters will have picture identification. Voters who do not bring picture identification to the polls or do not possess picture identification can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit.
Questions regarding the picture identification requirement can be directed to Pamela Baker, Deputy City Clerk, at 313-640-1612.
For more election related information, visit the State's website: www.michigan.gov/vote
Matthew J. Tepper
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
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.
|
