Shelby Township Board Adopts Smart Meter Resolution

Randazzo Reappointed as Veterans Event Coordinator

Phil Randazzo was reappointed as the veterans event coordinator for Shelby Township for a three-year term.

“Mr. Randazzo works through the red tape of veterans organizations to get things done,” said Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

Randazzo is the recipient of two Purple Hearts and has dedicated his life to help veterans, added Stathakis as he handed him a plaque.

Update on Shelby Woods North Consent Judgment

Attorney Rob Huth said he expects paperwork to be completed by the end of the week that will help Shelby Woods North condominium owners.

“This document will give the township leverage it needs to get between the residents and the developer,” said Huth.

At Treasurer Paul Viar’s suggestion, Supervisor Rick Stathakis said he will send inspectors out to the site to find out if there are any building violations.

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Smart Meter Resolution Approved

The board of trustees has adopted a resolution to allow the Michigan Public Service Commission to perform a careful analysis of the potential health and safety effects from the installation of smart meters in the township.

The township has also asked that the MPSC demand the delay of the installation in Shelby Township if they are deemed a hazard to people’s short- and long-term health.

Furthermore, the resolution says that if anyone can show medical documentation that his or her health is at risk by having a smart meter, that person can opt out.

The board has also asked that the MPSC look into the smart meters' potential to violate resident’s privacy.

“It’s great that you guys are doing this. I applaud you but I don’t know if it’s going far enough,” said Pauline Holton.

A smart meter is an electric meter that will broadcast data to the utility company using radio frequencies.

Shelby To Take Over Stony Creek’s Water and Sewer Services

Shelby Township will take over Stony Creek’s water and sanitary sewer services.

The township has been working with the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority since 1987, servicing some of the water needs to Stony Creek.

HCMA has asked that Shelby Township take over the sewer services for Stony as well.

The city’s engineering firm, Fazal Kahn, said the city’s structure can handle the additional sewer services.

Township to Terminate Utility Easements for Kensington at Central Park 

The board has agreed to terminate sewer services and water main easement for Kensington at Central Park and Lancaster at Central Park.

Board Agrees To Allow Shelby Fire Department to Purchase Hazmat Equipment

Since the Shelby Township Fire Department is one of four Macomb County cities on the Macomb Hazmat team, it is responsible for purchasing a portion of the equipment needed.

The board gave the fire department the green light to purchase the necessary equipment.

To see a breakdown of the equipment prices, click here.

Pat Rabaut-Miller Was Reappointed to the Downtown Development Authority.

Board Tables Request to Reappoint Volunteer Sidewalk Committee Members

The board has tabled a decision to reappoint Richard Batchelder and Brent Freeman to the Sidewalk Committee so they can conduct further interviews.