Utility rate increased
CLIFFORD — The rate Clifford Village residents will have to pay for sewer is going to increase.
Because the fund balance in that account is extremely low, the auditors recommended the sewer rate be
increased 15 percent for residential and commercial, and that a new category of industrial sewer usage be created and to set that rate at the previous commercial rate plus percent.
According to the unapproved minutes: the residential rate will be $42.14 per quarter, the commercial rate will be $54.34 per quarter, and the industrial rate will be $61.45 per quarter.
Also because of tight finances, they pay rate for employees and council members will remain the same, and the yearly lease for firehall for Burlington Township was increased to $5,000 from $4,500. In addition, winter is also taking a toll on finances. Due to the inclement weather this year the DPW has used a large amount of salt and may be in need of more before the end of the season. Purchasing up to 80 tons of road salt was approved.
A-F Board reorganized
FAIRGROVE — During the annual reorganization of the Akron-Fairgrove School District, there were few changes.
On the board, Galen Smith is president, Tracy Crane is vice president, Jennifer Ronk is secretary, and Calvin Kosik is treasurer.
The board will continue to meet at 7 p.m., on the second Monday of the month in the meeting room at 2800 N. Thomas Rd., Fairgrove.
Secretary hired
CARO — The secretarial position at the Tuscola County Sheriff’s office has been reinstated as a full-time position instead of part time.
Students helped
AKRON — In these tough times, providing basic clothing needs can be difficult for some.
The Akron-Fairgrove School District’s elementary school received a donation of $150 to go towards purchasing clothing and another resident donated heavy-duty gloves for students in need.
Road signs
CARO — The Tuscola County Road Commission approved Almer Charter Township’s request to install intersection road signs in the township.
A sign will be placed on Remington Road for southbound traffic. One north of Fairgrove Road, and one north of Darbee Road.
Compiled for The Tuscola County Advertiser by staff writer Mary Drier. You may contact her at drier@tcadvertiser.com.