Posts Tagged ‘controlled burn’
Controlled burn this week
The content below is from a postcard mailed out from West Bloomfield Township to residents of Kimberley North subdivision and postmarked 12/1/21. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jacobs Drain Prescribed Controlled Burn PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a prescribed burn will occur at the Jacobs Drain property located between Orchard Lake Road and Heather Heath, north of 14 Mile…
Read MoreControlled burn: Motion to rescind burn fails
The controlled burn for Jacobs Drain in West Bloomfield is still on and will probably take place in November. The West Bloomfield Township Board again heard from concerned residents and discussed Supervisor Steve Kaplan’s motion to rescind the burn. In the end, the vote was split 3 to 3, so in accordance with Board rules,…
Read MoreControlled burn to take place despite opposition
As part of the agenda of the virtual West Bloomfield Township Board meeting on September 11, 2021, the matter of the controlled burn in the Jacobs Drain area was discussed again. (The controlled burn was already approved by the Board at their meeting in April. After that meeting, a number of West Bloomfield residents expressed…
Read MoreControlled burn plan: Township Board meeting is your best chance to impact the decision
Township Supervisor considers rescinding controlled burn part of Cardno contract. Cardno responds to resident concerns about safety. West Bloomfield Beacon publishes article about concerns regarding the burn. Map of Jacobs Drain showing areas for proposed burn.
Read MoreControlled burn plan: Reconsidered??
Township Supervisor considers rescinding controlled burn part of Cardno contract. Cardno responds to resident concerns about safety. West Bloomfield Beacon publishes article about concerns regarding the burn. Map of Jacobs Drain showing areas for proposed burn.
Read MoreControlled burn plan update
Residents have follow-up discussions about the proposed burn with West Bloomfield Township officials after concerns were raised at the July Township Board meeting. Actions that residents can take to get informed and to make their concerns heard. Sources for more information about this and other community matters.
Read MoreControlled burn plan — follow-up info
Video of 8/9 Township Board meeting posted. Residents voice concerns about the controlled burning at this meeting. Online petition available for concerned residents to sign.
Read More‘Controlled burn’ planned for Jacobs Drain
WB Township Board approves controlled burn for invasive species on the Jacobs Drain property. Kimberley North and nearby neighbors have concerns about safety. Resources, links for further information. Township Board meeting is an opportunity for public members to speak briefly about concerns.
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