The Milan News-Leader

Published on May 2016 | Categories: Types, Magazines/Newspapers | Downloads: 44 | Comments: 0 | Views: 778
of 1
Download PDF   Embed   Report

The Nov. 29, 2012, front page of The Milan News-Leader in Milan, Mich.

Comments

Content

Gold TOP $ Over FOR $1685!! GOLD & SILVER
WE WILL TRY TO BEAT ANY OFFER BY AT LEAST 10% OR MORE!

Family shares experience with Alzheimer’s See Page 8-A

Mom turns to Driskell promises Internet for help in transparency as debt dispute legislator See Page 9-A See Page 10-A

(734) 433-9900

1170 S. MAIN STREET • CHELSEA

Chelsea Rare Coins

Sell Your Unwanted/ Broken Jewelry Here WE BUY ALL COINS & CURRENCY

1-800-666-0348
Minutes from Ann Arbor I-94 Exit 159

Milan News-Leader
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 Weave the Web:
Make sure to click on www.heritage.com around the clock for the most in-depth coverage. Our “Most Viewed” story is “‘Lincoln’ both boldly accurate and silently reverent in approach to history.”

The

75¢

VOL. 129, NO. 48

Augusta to require advanced degrees for clerk, treasurer
Trustee Dan Lula calls it a political move by Giszckak
By Marion Dupuis
Special Writer

Augusta Charter Township may be the first Washtenaw County Township requiring a four- year college degree for the positions of deputy clerk and treasurer. In a controversial move, Clerk Kathy Giszckak introduced a motion establishing minimum

credentials of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum year of proficient bookkeeping experience for any incoming deputy clerk or treasurer. The part-time positions, at 32 hours a week, pay $28,745.60 yearly, with annual increases as approved by the Living Wage Ordinance, plus other benefits. The two deputies do not have to live in Augusta Township. Supervisor Pete Hafler, trustees Mike King and Dan Lula opposed the motion, saying the move was “a personal attack” against incoming Treasurer Linda Dew. “This is your attempt to stop

Linda from choosing who she wants to work with,” Lula said. Hafler and King echoed Lula’s comments, saying Giszckak was “trying to tie the new treasurer’s hands.” Giszckak said her deputy has a bachelor’s in accounting and is working on a master’s. Burek’s deputy also has a degree in accounting and is working on a master’s degree in business administration. Burek said the complexities of today’s regulations and programs require an advanced degree. Giszckak and Burek, the outgoing treasurer have been publicly ridiculed for expensive audits.

Augusta Township’s financial house has been under construction for the past year. Each audit report is for the previous year; however, some audit complaints go back two or more years, Burek said. Board members who voted for the education requirement publicly denied Hafler, Lula and King’s contentions of animosity against Dew. “There’s never a good time to make changes in the status quo,” Brian Shelby said after the meeting. Marion Dupuis is a freelance writer and can be reached at marionj. [email protected]

Check out our video:
■ New Milan Police Car

City sells former transit building to bus company
City paid $705K, sells it for $309K
By Jim Pruitt
Heritage Media

Parting Shot

Click on the “jobs” tab on the home page of our website ror a g edirectly to h e i t go . c o m http://jobs.heritage.com.

The building that used to house the city’s former transportation system will see new life with its sale to a charter bus company. The Milan City Council accepted the offer from Getaway Tours and Charters of Ann Arbor Nov. 19 at the regular council meeting. The company will pay $309,000 for the property. The sale is a gift to the city since the seven-year-old

single-story building at 200 Squires has been vacant since 2011, city documents show. It first housed the city’s transit system from 2005 to 2007, when the department closed. From 2009 to 2011, it was home to a custom recreational vehicle painting shop. The building is at the corner of Squires and Richards Boulevard. Council members appeared ecstatic at the chance of getting rid of the property. The city paid $750,000 to build it originally, and has been losing money on it ever since. The city states the fair market value for the 10,000-square-foot facilPLEASE SEE BUS/3-A

Join us on Twitter:
We have 1,865 followers on Twitter. Become a Milan NewsLeader follower. Click on the Twitter tab on the home page or go directly to http://twitter. com/SalineMilanNews.

Join us on Facebook:
We have 1,069 fans on Facebook. Click on the Facebook tab on the home page of our website or search for us on Facebook.

London Township resident Larry Lee takes a parting shot at the individuals who stole some $500 in political signs in his recent bid for supervisor. Police reports were made and a surveillance camera from a party store caught the thieves on camera. It is still being enhanced for possible prosecution.

Get breaking news:
To receive breaking news alerts, text HERNews to 22700.

Fees reimbursed for former clerk, treasurer
Money comes as result of court case
By Marion Dupuis
Special Writer

Augusta Clerk Kathy Giszckak and former Augusta Treasurer Angela Sherbine will get their legal fees reimbursed, totaling $6,640, connected to the recently resolved

eavesdropping and whistle blowing cases. Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Donald Shelton dropped eavesdropping charges against Giszckak in October. Giszckak will be paid $4,239 and Sherbine will receive $2,400 for legal fees in accordance with a 2004 indemnification resolution that protects officers and employees of Augusta Township against civil and criminal charges while fulfilling their township
1-C 8-A 4-A 1-B

duties. The resolution, adopted Dec. 22, 2004, was developed specifically to protect officers or employees from damages and legal fees incurred “while acting within the scope of his or her authority.” A heated debate broke out among board members when the two motions were brought before the board requesting the reimbursement. Supervisor Pete Hafler openly challenged the

judge’s decision to throw the eavesdropping case out. Hafler, Mike King and Dan Lula said Giszckak was guilty, regardless of what the judge said and didn’t believe she or Sherbine should be reimbursed. Hafler also questioned if Sherbine was in office at the time. Records indicate that Sherbine was the duly elected treasurer in 2010 when whistle-blowing case started.

Hafler filed a complaint with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, FBI and Michigan Attorney General in early 2011 against Giszckak requesting an investigation. Sherbine was hostile witness for the prosecution and granted immunity for listening to a recording in the eavesdropping case. Sherbine resigned her position as treasurer for personal reasons in 2011
PLEASE SEE FEES/3-A

The Marketplace:
Local ads are just a hop away at the MIcentral.com marketplace. While you are there, you can check out all the special supplements of Journal Register Co. newspapers in Michigan. Click on “marketplace” on the home page of our Web site or go directly to www.marketplace. micentral.com.

WHAT’S INSIDE
Printed on recycled paper

Community Calendar . . . . Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Death Notices . . . . . . . . . Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

News Tip Hotline – 429-7380

www.milannews.com
■ Workshops set at Community Media Lab: The Community Media Lab, located at 215 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti, offers help on writing press releases, setting up social media accounts, blogging, editing video and creating photo slideshows, among other things, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free workshops in December feature Rick Kessler, a veteran journalist, page

E-mail: [email protected]
designer, copy editor and blogger affiliated with Heritage Media, who will present “Blogging 101” from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 and Michelle Rogers, managing editor of Heritage Media-West, will present “Contributing community content to your hometown newspapers” from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12. Email communitymedialab@herita ge.com or call 1–267-229-6037 for more information.

BRIEFLY...
■ Bloggers sought: The Milan NewsLeader is seeking community bloggers to write on a variety of subjects. To pitch a blog idea or share a current blog, which would be featured at www.Heritage.com, email Managing Editor Michelle Rogers at [email protected].

Come visit the Community Media Lab!
We’re located at 215 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaLab Follow us on Twitter: @CommunityMediaL Call 734-719-0192

Sponsor Documents

Or use your account on DocShare.tips

Hide

Forgot your password?

Or register your new account on DocShare.tips

Hide

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link to create a new password.

Back to log-in

Close