{"id":23628,"date":"2011-07-14T20:59:10","date_gmt":"2011-07-15T00:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miserybay.usanethosting.com\/wordpress\/?p=23628"},"modified":"2011-07-14T20:59:10","modified_gmt":"2011-07-15T00:59:10","slug":"city-103","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/archive1\/city-103\/","title":{"rendered":"City Manager's Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Fire Chief Charlie Hyler Honored<\/strong>
\n\"\"The City Commission and Public Safety Director Michael Madden praised the dedication, hard work and leadership of retiring St. Johns Fire Chief Charlie Hyler at the July 11th Commission meeting.
\nDuring the ceremony Mayor Dana Beaman remarked that for more than 40 years Mr. Hyler demonstrated the commitment and community service that is emblematic of the entire St. Johns Fire Department. Chief Hyler was also credited with being instrumental in upgrading firefighting equipment and extending the department\u2019s service area to Bingham Township. The St. Johns community is indeed fortunate to have a chief and firefighters of such high professional caliber.
\nAt the same meeting the City Commission appointed Dean Mazzolini to the position of Fire Chief to replace Chief Hyler. He will work hand in hand with Assistant Chief John Kochensparger and Public Safety Director Madden to continue the fine tradition of the department.
\nOld Drakes Station<\/strong>: You may remember there once was a time the City had a gas station on North Business Route US 27. While the business closed down years ago, the City is in the process of putting the land and building back on the real estate sales market so it can house a new business and in turn generate tax revenues for our community. The City was deeded the property by the State of Michigan (at no cost) when it failed to sell at a tax sale auction. Once the City acquires a connected parcel behind the old Drakes building the properties will be put on the open market.
\nTownsend Road Construction Project Update<\/strong>: Favorable weather has allowed construction crews to work steadily toward completion of the significant upgrades taking place on Townsend Road between BR US 27 and Swegles Street. It is anticipated the project will be completed on or about August 1, which is well ahead of schedule. During construction alternate routes should be followed by traffic whenever possible. The City apologizes for any delays or inconveniences caused by this important project.
\nScott Road\/Sturgis Street Upgrades<\/strong>: The City is in the early stages of planning significant upgrades for Scott Road south of M-21 as well as completing resurfacing a portion of Sturgis Street west of Scott. Spicer Engineering has been awarded a contract for designing the project. Spicer will also facilitate the preparation of the City\u2019s application for Small Urban Grant funds to pay for the bulk of these projects. The City is eligible to apply for these funds every three years, and if received, the grant is shared with the Clinton Area Transit Authority (the Blue Bus program).
\nSpecial Events Approved<\/strong>: The City Commission approved various summer special events at its last public meeting. Among these are the Vietnam Veterans\u2019 Legacy Motorcycle Ride on August 6th, the Mint Festival at the Depot, to be held on August 12th and 13th and the US 27 Motor Tour Stop, scheduled to come through St. Johns on August 25, 2011.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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