“A lasting Impression”
March 2021 Issue 1
A Lasting Impression
In This Article
• Road Projects – Page 2 • City News – Page 3-4
• Mosquito Control – Page 5-6
Upcoming Events
• Holiday Closures:
May 31, 2021-Memorial Day July 5, 2021-Independence Day September 6, 2021-Labor Day • City Council and Downtown
Development Association meetings, minutes, and events can all be found on our city website. http://beavertonmi.org • Follow us on Facebook
@BeavertonCityMI
Consolidated Election Notice:
The May 4, 2021 consolidated election will be held at
the
Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin Street.
Voting will take place between the hours of
7:00am
and 8:00pm. Residents on the permanent voter list
will receive their absentee ballot applications
sometime next week. To receive an absentee ballot,
you must fill out and return an absentee ballot
application. Completed ballots may be dropped off in
the ballot drop box located outside of Beaverton City
Hall, mailed in, or dropped off at the front office.
If you have any questions, please call City Clerk
Janelle Keen at City Hall 989-435-3511, ext 3.
Thank you,
Janelle Keen
City Clerk
City of Beaverton
jkeen@beavertonmi.org
989-435-3511 ext. 3
City Road Projects
Saginaw and Glidden road projects will be back in full swing soon and working towards completion. As stated in our last City Newsletter…….
PLEASE! USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE STREETS DURING CONSTRUCTION! BE PATIENT AND MINDFUL OF THE WORKERS AS THEY MOVE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT IN THE ROADWAYS!
If you have any sump lines that you are aware of, please mark them with a stake and notify the engineer (ROWE Professional Services). If you have any sprinkler heads in your yard near the roadway, please mark them.
ANY LANDSCAPING THAT IS CURRENTLY IN THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WILL NOT BE REPLACED! Please Consider moving it now. Some trees currently in the Right of Way may be removed for construction.
Consider moving them now. Some trees currently in the Right of Way may be removed for construction. Your driveway may be inaccessible for several hours during the day throughout this project. We will attempt to notify you if this will occur and reinstate accessibility as soon as possible. On trash pickup day, please place your cans at the road and we will work with the trash hauler to empty them. Please place the cans anywhere along the front of your property where they will be visible. Please be patient during these times.
If you have any other questions, please contact David Richmond at ROWE Professional Services, (810)341-7500, ext. 2305 or Zac Birnbaum at American Excavating (989)233-7141.
Splash Pad
The Gladwin Rotary club and the City of Beaverton are looking to complete phase 2 of the splash park located at Ross Lake Park. It is unfortunate that COVID-19 and the flood have caused a delay in our fundraising efforts, but this has not discouraged us from continuing this fantastic project in Gladwin County. Our goal is to get the fence surrounding the splash park and the recognition archway completed this summer.
If you would like to help us in our efforts to donate to help complete Phase 2, you may donate online at:
Gladwinfoundation.org and choose Rotary Splash Park account or mail a check to: Gladwin County Community Foundation specify Gladwin Rotary Splash Park on your check.
Gladwin County Community Foundation P.O. Box 480
Gladwin, MI 48624
The Rotary Club thanks everyone for their support and we look forward to the completion and many years of children enjoying the Rotary Splash Park at Ross lake.
City of Beaverton Police Department – 124 W. Brown Street – (989) 435-9111
As the weather begins to warm up, we understand and encourage everyone to begin their Spring yard cleanup for blight purposes. While yards are still firming up, please park on improved road surfaces to avoid damages to grounds.
Department of Public Works – 130 Saginaw Street – (989) 435-7073
The City DPW will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City for routine maintenance beginning Monday, April 26, 2021 through Friday, May 7, 2021. City Employees will be out to collect leaves and brush that are placed to the road. Please note, that the brush must not be any larger than three inches (3”) in diameter, with the cut end to the curb. If your yard waste is not collected in a timely fashion, you can arrange for pickup with the DPW by contacting them at (989) 435-7073.
Mayor Raymond Nau – 128 Saginaw Street – (989) 435-3511 ext. 1
We have had a difficult year, but as a strong-willed community we have gotten through it all! I would like to extend an open invitation to anyone that would like to join me in our annual City flower planting day. The date I have reserved for this, pending the weather, is Saturday, June 5, 2021. Please reach out to me by calling, messaging, email rnau@beavertonmi.org, or via Facebook group “Talk with the Mayor”. Also, I am seeking individuals that would be interested in joining our “Board of Review” committee. The position requires an individual to live in the City limits and be a registered voter. This is a paid position and meets approximately three times per year to assist our City Tax Assessor. What is the “Board of Review”? The “Board of Review” is established by the City of Beaverton Charter and Michigan General Property Tax Law, the Board reviews the annual assessment roll and hears appeals of real and personal property assessments. The board also corrects “clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, and homestead status” relative to the current and prior year’s assessment rolls.
Calhoun Campground – 3908 Roehrs Rd – (989) 324-8017
Calhoun Campground is scheduled to reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 15, 2021, weather permitting. You can book your campsite online by going to www.calhouncampground.org or by calling our Campground Managers Jim or Angela. Calhoun Campground also rents out their Pavilion to campers and non-campers for $55 for the duration of the date rented (9am-9pm).
Beaverton Farmers Market – Ross Lake Park – (989) 435-3511 ext. 2
Unfortunately, due to lack of vendors and with the many COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Beaverton Farmers Market will not be opening for the 2021 season. If you or someone you know would be interested in taking the reins for the 2022 season, please contact Shannon Sirpilla at Beaverton City Hall to discuss the details. The City along with the Beaverton Downtown Development Authority have been tirelessly working to potentially have a structure built in Ross Lake Park, designed specifically for Farmer’s Market vendors. Volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated to assist with the success in our local farmer’s market.
Ross Lake Park Pavilion Rentals – Ross Lake Park – (989) 435-3511 ext. 2
If you or someone you know would like to rent a pavilion in Ross Lake Park, please contact Shannon Sirpilla at Beaverton City Hall to confirm availability. Pavilion “A” ($50) is located next to the splash pad, Pavilion “B” ($50) is to the north of that, and Pavilion “C” ($60) (is the furthest away from the splash pad with a larger gathering area. Pavilion rentals are for the duration of the day, from 9am to 9pm. Alcohol is not permitted in the park, and we ask that all pavilions be cleaned up after each use. Rental forms can be found online by going to www.beavertonmi.org/rosslakepark
Neighborhood Enhancement Program – Sharon Campbell – (989) 324-8161
After a great deal of work and dedication, the City of Beaverton has been awarded a “Neighborhood Enhancement Program” Beautification Grant. You may have seen or met with Sharon Campbell. She has spent tireless hours pounding the pavement to help make this happen. MSHDA’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) is designed to help with high-impact, quick-turnaround housing-oriented projects or activities in neighborhoods. The primary goal of the program is to identify and fund activities that visually address unique neighborhood needs in ways that keep neighbors engaged in facilitating positive change. Look for home improvements and applications for assistance coming this Spring!
Volunteer Beautification Group: Do you need help cleaning up your yard this Spring? Do you have a neighbor that may need help? If so, please call City Hall and leave a message for Sharon Campbell with your contact information and we will see if we can help!
Beaverton Activity Center
The Beaverton Activity Center (BAC) is starting to get back to hosting meetings, events, and activities in accordance with State mandates. This includes an open fitness center, walking in the gym, pickle ball, volleyball and much more. Insurance based fitness programs include Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit and Renew Active for eligible adults.
Community groups are encouraged to submit their requests for room use via the BAC web page at www.beavertonactivitycenter.com i.e., Room Use, Room Applications. Rooms are available free of charge to qualifying nonprofit groups and fee-based rooms are also available for your meeting purposes.
The BAC recently celebrated its five-year anniversary of the all-volunteer organization and continues to be the HUB of activities for the City of Beaverton. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities or programs/events being offered at the BAC, visit the web site or stop by the office to learn more.
City of Beaverton Mosquito Control Program
2021
The City of Beaverton has contracted with APM Mosquito Control (APM) to provide an integrated mosquito management program for the 2021 season. APM specializes in municipal and community-wide mosquito management programs. APM was established in 1986 and has over 30 years of experience in integrated mosquito control abatement
programs. This brochure is being provided to the community as insight into APM’s approach for an effective integrated mosquito control program for The City of Beaverton property owners and residents. This information provides insight as to how we as property owners and residents can assist in this plan.
HOW THE PROGRAM WILL WORK
Initial spring larvicide application of Vectobac G (bti) to Lowland/woodland wet areas during mid-April to mid-May. This is accomplished by APM personnel using gas powered backpacks. The mapping and surveying of mosquito breeding sites in Beaverton along with the development of historical data. The larviciding of these sites when found breeding with Vectobac G (bti) or Vectolex FG (Bs). This will be an ongoing process.
The placement of CDC dry ice baited traps and New Jersey Light traps for disease testing and adult mosquito population monitoring.
Residents are encouraged to call APM office (989) 426-2420 or the toll-free number (877) 276-4714 when noticing excessive adult mosquito activity or have standing water in their immediate area.
A weekly nighttime ULV application of Biomist 4+4 or Kontrol 4+4 from a truck mounted sprayer. This application is dependent on female mosquito populations exceeding 20 in a trap, nuisance complaints from residents and weather conditions meeting the following criteria. Winds must be less than 10 mph. Temperature must be above 55*F and not raining at time of application. ULV normally occurs between Memorial Day through Labor Day as needed.
Description of Materials being used for mosquito abatement Kontrol 4+4 (4.6% permethrin, 4.6% technical piperonyl butoxide)
Biomist 4+4 (4% permethrin, 4% technical piperonyl butoxide) Vectobac G (.2%bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis)
Vectolex FG (7.5 % bacillus sphaericus) Tempo 10WP (10%Cyfluthrin)
PUBLIC NOTICES
Those who believe that their mosquito population is excessive are encouraged to contact APM via the local number (989) 426-2420 or their toll-free number for an onsite
inspection and additional treatment if the need is necessary and weather conditions permit. APM’s toll free number is 1-877-276-4714.
Those residents that would like to be notified before mosquito control applications are performed may request, they be notified by calling APM at their toll-free number.
Notice: Property owners and residents who do not wish to be treated by this
method of mosquito control are to fill out the letter of objection (included with this information) and submit it to City of Beaverton, 128 Saginaw St, PO Box 477, Beaverton, MI 48612. These properties will be identified as non-treatment areas.
The Mosquito control contractor for 2021 is: APM Mosquito Control, 285 E Howard Rd., Beaverton, Michigan 48612. The toll-free number is 1-877 276-4714. The local
number is (989) 426-2420
This is a letter of objection. The property owners or residents of the City of Beaverton
who prefer that their properties NOT be treated for Mosquito control are to notify the City
of Beaverton as soon as possible using this form with the required information filled out.
These notices will be forwarded to APM Mosquito Control so they can create a buffer and exclude your property from being treated.
--- We, the following, DO NOT want our property treated for mosquito control in 2021.
Name____________________________________________________________
Property Description________________________________________________
Property address___________________________________________________
Phone Number_____________________________________________________
CITY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mayor Raymond Nau 989.435.3511 ext. 1 rnau@beavertonmi.org Shannon Sirpilla, City Treasurer 989.435.3511 ext. 2 ssirpilla@beavertonmi.org Janelle Keen, City Clerk 989.435.9343 ext. 3 jkeen@beavertonmi.org Heath Kaplan, City Manager 989.435.9343 ext. 4 hkaplan@beavertonmi.org Sharon Campbell, City Outreach 989.324.8161 scampbell@beavertonmi.org
Police Department 989.435.9111 bdavis@beavertonmi.org
Public Works 989.435.7073 rsabisch@beavertonmi.org
City Fax Number 989.435.3223 www.beavertonmi.org
