CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
5200 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48329
February 13, 2023
6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Winter 2022 property taxes are payable without penalty through February 14, 2023. Tax bills were mailed on December 1st. For more information or to pay your taxes online, please visit www.waterfordmi.gov/taxes.
Ask the Tech Guy will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Library's Group Study Room. One-on-one assistance with your own device or computer (bring it in with you). Our computer systems administrator will do his best to troubleshoot your problem, answer your questions, or advise you on what to do. Please make an appointment by registering yourself online, calling the adult desk at 248-618-7693, or coming to the adult desk. Registration is required.
Township Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day. Emergency services are available.
Join the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce as they host the annual State of the Township breakfast on February 22, 2023, 7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. @ Overtyme Grill & Taproom. You'll enjoy a buffet-style hot breakfast, and hear from Waterford Township Supervisor Gary Wall and Waterford School District Superintendent Scott Lindberg with updates on the state of the Township and School District. A can't-miss-event for the entire Waterford community! Tickets are $25 each and are available for advance purchase only from the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce office or on their website at www.waterfordchamber.org.
Beginning March 30, 2023, Waterford moves into the fourth year of its contract with GFL Environmental providing curbside collection service for residential customers. On February 13, 2023, GFL will send invoices to Waterford customers for second-quarter services for April, May, and June 2023 that reflect the contracted 3% annual increase. A full-page newsletter reflecting discounts and annual reminders will be mailed with your paper invoices or emailed to customers who receive electronic bills, and the newsletter is also available on the Township website at www.waterfordmi.gov/trash
Calling all moms (mother figures) and sons! On Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., get ready for the fun to TAKE FLIGHT by dancing the night away. The event will include light refreshments, games, a craft, a STEM challenge, music, dancing, and a keepsake photo to remind you of your very special date. The cost is $15/per person for Residents. Pre-registration is required and you must register by March 17, 2023. Please visit waterfordmi.gov/parks or call Parks and Recreation at 248-674-5441.
2023 dog licenses are available at the Treasurer’s Office. To obtain a license, proof of a current rabies vaccination certificate is needed. The Township sells only the 1-year license. 3-year licenses are available at Oakland County Animal Control. Please call Animal Control at (248) 858-1090 for more information. The license fees are $15.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered and $25.00 if the dog is not spayed or neutered. If the pet owner is a senior citizen (65 years or older) the license fees are $14.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered and $23.00 if the dog is not spayed or neutered.
When disasters strike, having a plan in place helps ensure a more successful outcome for you and your family.
Waterford Township is pleased to announce a partnership with Tenuta’s Food Lane to help residents become self-reliant for the first 72 hours of a disaster. Each month for one year, Tenuta’s will be selling a select item or type of item at cost. This will allow people to purchase and stock up on items that will help their family during a natural disaster. The program began in January 2023 and will run through the end of the year. The products offered will include cases of water, canned meats and vegetables, dry goods, pet food, batteries, and so on. Whether you’re a thrifty shopper or interested in helping your family become self-reliant, please take advantage of this program throughout 2023. Tenuta’s is located at 3515 Sashabaw in Waterford Township and has been a staple of our community since 1950. Don’t forget to tell your neighbors and loved ones.
Stay tuned to the Township website and Facebook page for monthly updates, videos, and further resources to help Waterford families Make A Plan, beginning with Waterford Township's 12 Months to Self-Preservation. www.waterfordmi.gov/makeaplan
The 4th bi-annual outdoor art exhibition on the Riverwalk, "Just Ducky," returns to Waterford from June 15th through the end of September. 108 plywood cutouts of rubber ducks are now being sold for $30.00 each while supplies last. To participate, purchase a duck, take it home to decorate it, then return it to the Library no later than June 1st. The ducks will then be hung in the trees along our Riverwalk in time for the June 15th exhibition opening at 6:00 PM by Buffalo Wild Wings. To purchase a duck, contact the Friends of the Library (Joyce) at 248-860-0761 or Sue Camilleri at 248-420-7735. Additional sales days will be held at the Waterford Township Public Library every Saturday from 11:00-1:00 until they are all sold. Proceeds from duck sales support the Riverwalk.
Families and individuals in need of food are encouraged to attend a drive-up distribution provided by Gleaners Community Food Bank from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Oakland County Farmers Market. Stay in your vehicle and groceries, such as milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and other shelf-stable items, will be placed into your trunk while supplies last. Walk-up guests without vehicles or those without a trunk are welcome to obtain groceries from a self-service table. If walking, please be prepared to carry the groceries or have a cart. No appointment, identification, or proof of eligibility is needed to receive food. If you wish to pick up for another household, you may do so without their presence in the car. For assistance with other critical needs, like utility bills and healthcare, click here.
Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda for discussion purposes or for the purpose of voting in opposition. Public comment for items removed from the consent agenda may be received in the same manner immediately following the Consent Agenda.