Legal Notices 2-28-24 Edition
2023 Water Quality Report For
City of Marlette
Water Supply Serial Number: 0410
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source consists of three (3) active wells drawing from the Marshall Sandstone Aquifer; Wells are at a depth of 263 feet.
We’re also pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state requirements, if you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Joe Willis at 989-635-7448. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled City Council meetings, they are held on the 1st Mondays of the month, 6:00 p.m. at the Marlette City Hall, 6436 Morris Street.
The State of Michigan has performed a Source Water Assessment for the City’s Wells in 2004. This Assessment reports the susceptibility of our water supply sources to contamination. The susceptibility score is broken down into seven (7) categories. Very Low, Low, Moderately Low, Moderate, Moderately High, High and Very High. The score given by the State, for Well # 4 and Well # 3 was High, Well # 5 was a Moderate Susceptibility. Please contact the city at 989-635-7448 if you would like a copy of the susceptibility report or have questions about it.
There are no significant sources of contamination in our water supply.
Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/Center for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the USEPA prescribes regulations that limit the levels of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Federal Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health.
Water Quality Data
The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2023 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2023. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old.
Terms and abbreviations used below:
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
N/A: Not applicable
ND: not detectable at testing limit
ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter
ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter
ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter
pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Regulated MCL, TT, MCLG or Level Year Violation
Contaminant or MRDL MRDLG Detected Range Sampled Yes / No Typical Source of Contaminant
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic (ppb) 10 0 5 ND-5 2021 NO Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.04 ND/0.04 2021 NO Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge of metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 .88 0.79-.88 2023 NO Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Sodium1 (ppm) N/A N/A 45 .37-.45 2023 NO Erosion of natural deposits.
Inorganic Contaminant Range Year Number of
Subject to AL AL MCLG Your Water2 of Results Sampled Samples Above AL Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb) 15 0 9 ppb 0-52 ppb 2021 1 Lead service lines, corrosion of household plumbing
Including fittings and fixtures; Erosion of natural deposits
Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 1 ppm 0-2 ppm 2021 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
1 Sodium is not a regulated contaminant.
4 Ninety (90) percent of the samples collected were at or below the level reported for our water.
Information about lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Marlette is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line, it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to flush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Infants and children who drink water containing lead could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor.
Our water supply has 0 lead service lines and 183 service lines of unknown material out of a total of 833 service lines.
Monitoring and Reporting to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Requirements: The State of Michigan and the USEPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2023.
During the monitor perior from 1-1-2020 to 9-30-22 , we did not take th required number of routine sampels from Tritium. this violation did not pose a thread to th quality of the drinking water. the city did take the required tritium samples, unfortunately the lab did not test th samples below 1 tritium unit. The city did resaple for tritium 1-3-2023, the city will be sure to monitor tritium every 3 years at a certified lab.
We will update this report annually and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year as they happen. Copies are available at City Hall This report will not be sent to you.
Please call our office, at 989-635-7448, if you have questions or wish a copy of this report. Copies of this report results will also be made available at the Marlette City Hall. The staff of the City of Marlette work very hard each and every day of the year to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF MARLETTE
BUDGET HEARING
The Marlette City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 6436 Morris St., Marlette, MI. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at Marlette City Hall.
This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976 as amended, MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City Council will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Marlette City Clerk by writing or calling the following: 6436 Morris St., Marlette, MI 48453, Phone: 989-635-7448
NOTICE
CITY OF
SANDUSKY
The Board of Review will meet Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 9:00am to organize and review the 2023 Assessment Roll. The Board will hear property owner protest in the City Council Chambers located at 26 W. Speaker St, on the following dates:
Monday, March 11, 2024 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
2024 TENTATIVE RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS
Agricultural N/A N/A
Commercial 53.81% .92920
Industrial 46.73% 1.06998
Residential 41.45% 1.20627
Personal 50.00% 1.00000
The City of Sandusky does herby authorize that a resident may file their protest before the Board of Review by a petition form without a personal appearance by the taxpayer or their agent. Please mail form to City of Sandusky Attn: Assessing Department, 26 W. Speaker St, Sandusky, MI 48471.
Laurie Burns
City of Sandusky
City Clerk
NOTICE
GREENWOOD
AND ST. JOSEPH
Section of
GREENWOOD
CEMETERY
All grave blankets/flowers and arrangements must be removed from Greenwood and St. Joseph Section of the Greenwood Cemetery by March 15, 2024.
Laurie Burns
City Clerk
Deckerville Community Schools
Board of Education
Special Meeting Minutes – Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Deckerville Community Schools Board of Education met for a Special Meeting on February 8, 2024 in the high school library.
Members present: Curt Vogel, Jason McConnachie, Kendra Messing, Randee Kirkpatrick, Danielle Walsh, Richard Hamill
Member absent: Brandon Stolicker
Administrators Present: Matthew Connelly, Joshua Stern
Motion by Danielle Walsh, support by Kendra Messing to adopt the February 8, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda. Carried.
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Danielle Walsh to vote for Janice Holz to serve on the Region 5 MASB Board of Directors. Carried.
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Jason McConnachie to go into closed session at 6:04 p.m. to discuss the expulsions of (2) 7th grade male students and (1) 8th grade female student. Roll call: Brandon Stolicker – absent; Curt Vogel – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Danielle Walsh – yes; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – yes. Carried
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to return to open session at 6:51 p.m.
Roll call: Brandon Stolicker – absent; Curt Vogel – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Danielle Walsh – yes; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – yes. Carried
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Danielle Walsh to expel a 7th grade male student as recommended by High School Principal Josh Stern. Roll call: Brandon Stolicker – absent; Curt Vogel – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Danielle Walsh – yes; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – yes. Carried
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to expel a 7th grade male student as recommended by High School Principal Josh Stern. Roll call: Brandon Stolicker – absent; Curt Vogel – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Danielle Walsh – yes; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – yes. Carried
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Danielle Walsh to expel an 8th grade female student as recommended by High School Principal Josh Stern. Roll call: Brandon Stolicker – absent; Curt Vogel – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Danielle Walsh – yes; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – yes. Carried
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Kendra Messing to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Randee Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Board of Education
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the adopted minutes of the special board meeting held on the 8th day of February 2024 and that said adopted minutes have been available for public inspection at the address designated at the posted notice of said meeting from and after the 1st day of March 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Randee Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Board of Education
Deckerville Community Schools
Board of Education
Regular Meeting Minutes – January 22, 2024
The Deckerville Community Schools Board of Education met in regular session on January 22, 2024 in the high school library.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Superintendent Matthew Connelly.
Members present: Danielle Walsh, Curt Vogel, Brandon Stolicker, Randee Kirkpatrick, Jason McConnachie, Richard Hamill, Kendra Messing
Administrators present: Matthew Connelly, Joshua Stern, Aaron Sutherland
The Board of Education received Certificates of Appreciation for Board Appreciation Month from Superintendent Matthew Connelly.
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Curt Vogel to elect Brandon Stolicker to the position of Board of Education President. Carried.
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Jason McConnachie to elect Richard Hamill to the position of Board of Education Vice-President. Carried.
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Richard Hamill to elect Randee Kirkpatrick to the position of Board of Education Secretary. Carried.
Motion by Randee Kirkpatrick support by Richard Hamill, to elect Curt Vogel to the position of Board of Education Treasurer. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Danielle Walsh to adopt the agenda for January 22, 2024, Regular Meeting. Carried.
Motion by Richard Hamill, support by Jason McConnachie to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 18, 2023. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Danielle Walsh to approve the General Fund bills in the amount of $41,927.78. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Richard Hamill to approve the Athletic fund bills in the amount of $2,326.27. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Danielle Walsh to approve the Student/School Activity Fund bills in the amount of $8,075.49. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Kendra Messing to approve the Food Service Fund bills in the amount of $15,847.70. Carried.
The Board reviewed the prompt pay bills for December 2023.
The Board heard administrative reports from Aaron Sutherland, Elementary Principal and Josh Stern, High School Principal.
Board President, Brandon Stolicker, appointed the following board members to the following committees:
Operations Committee: Danielle Walsh, Curt Vogel, Richard Hamill
Personnel Committee: Jason McConnachie, Kendra Messing, Brandon Stolicker
Finance Committee: Randee Kirkpatrick, Kendra Messing, Curt Vogel
Board member representatives were appointed to the following:
MASB Liaison: Kendra Messing; Sanilac County School Board Association: Amy Dumaw; ISD Budget & Elections: Curt Vogel
The Board heard a first reading of the following NEOLA updates:
- Policy 0122 – Board Powers
- Policy 1420 – School Administration Evaluation
- Policy 3131 – Staff Reduction
- Policy 3142 – Probationary Teachers
- Policy 3220 – Professional Staff Evaluation
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Richard Hamill to adopt the following NEOLA updates: Carried. - Policy 2370.01: Online/Blended Learning Program – Revision.
- Policy 7217: Weapons – Revision.
- Policy 8531: Free and Reduced-Price Meals – Revision.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Danielle Walsh to hire Ben Southgate for the Junior High/High School Math Teacher position. Carried.
Motion by Kendra Messing, support by Curt Vogel to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Randee Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Board of Education
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the adopted minutes of the regular board meeting held on the 22nd day of January 2024 and that said adopted minutes have been available for public inspection at the address designated at the posted notice of said meeting from and after the 1st day of March 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Randee Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Board of Education
FORESTER TOWNSHIP,
SANILAC COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Forester Township will hold a public hearing at the Forester Township Hall, 2470 Lakeshore Road, Carsonville, MI 48419, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of receiving comments on an application for variance which has been submitted by the owner of property located at 1564 N. Lakeshore, Port Sanilac, Michigan 48469. The petitioner is requesting a variance regarding the permissible depth-to-width ratio of parcels following a land division. If approved, the variance would result in a parcel or parcels having a depth of more than four times its width.
Written comments may be directed to Marge Hoenicke at forestertwp@hotmail.com or mailed to 5680 E. Deckerville Rd., Deckerville, MI 48427.
Forester Township
Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (TRUST)
TO: ALL CREDITORS:
The Settlor, LOWELL T. DRIVER, who lived at 222 South Hunt Road, Carsonville, MI 48419,
died December 20, 2023.
There is no personal representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the LOWELL T. DRIVER LIVING TRUST, dated March 24, 1998,
as restated on July 3, 2023, will be forever barred unless presented to LOWELL THOMAS DRIVER, II, trustee, within four months after the date of publication.
Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it.
Date: February 20, 2024
Attorney for Trustee
Kara S. Ferrara, Esq.
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
101 W. Big Beaver Road,
Suite 1000
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 457-7136
Trustee
Lowell Thomas Driver, II
2900 Boyne Road
Marlette, MI 48453
STATE OF MICHIGAN
24th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISION
SANILAC COUNTY
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR
NAME CHANGE
CASE NO.
24-40402-NC
Court Address:
60 W. Sanilac Ave.
Room 303
Sandusky, MI 48471
Court Telephone no.
810-648-2120
In the matter of
TIA LEAH SUZANAH RANDOLPH
TO ALL PERSONS, including whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:
TAKE NOTICE: Tyne Mathis has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on March 12,
2024 at 8:45 a.m., at Circuit Courtroom, 60 W. Sanilac, Sandusky, MI before Judge Timothy C. Wrathell P-71990, to change the name of Tia Lea Suzanah Randolph to Tia Lea Suzanah Mathis.
VILLAGE OF DECKERVILLE NOTICE
The Village Council
will hold a Public Meeting on
Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m,
in the Council Chambers,
2521 Black River Street, to approve
the 2024-2025
Village Budget.