Mayor selection to continue as planned
BURTON — There will be no change to the Jan. 3 council vote that will determine the next mayor after Charles Smiley’s departure. The Dec. 20 council meeting produced suggestions but no ultimate action in how the new mayor will be selected. Current councilwoman Paula Zelenko remains the likeliest candidate as of a Dec. 20 council meeting. Councilman Vaughn Smith […]
Fire station bids tabled again; labor agreements at issue
BURTON — City Council has yet to accept a bid from lowest bidders Usztan or DCC Construction on fire stations 1-3 and has scheduled another meeting in the new year to discuss construction union practices. At the meeting, the four and a half million dollar rebuilding and renovations were heavily disputed by local union representatives. “Eighty-five percent of contractors, subcontractors […]
Arsenic levels prompt water main talk
Burton, Flint Township to discuss extension between Maple, BristolBURTON — Concerns for public health have once again forced Burton officials to look into an extension of the Fenton Road water main between Maple and Bristol roads. Existing wells in the area that furnish modular home parks have test results of high arsenic. Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright called the wells and test results “a public health issue […]
Rx marijuana ordinance needs second council vote
BURTON — Burton ordinance 2010_ 157 concerning medical marijuana use requires another council vote before it becomes city law. Burton City Planning Commission unanimously approved the ordinance draft on Dec. 14 given that minor changes are recommended to city council. Under recommendation, the 1,300 square foot limit on operating space by a medical marijuana caregiver would be removed from the […]
News Briefs
Skaters from the Ice Mountain Figure Skating Club, front row, from left — Natalie Polehna from Davison, Sara Simpson from Otisville, Adriana Callahan from Flint, Emma LaVelle from Burton, Nathan Polehna from Davison. Second row, from left — Coach Erica Miller from Lapeer, Emily Graves from Burton, Hannah Neumann from Grand Blanc. Back row, from left — Renae Padgett from […]
Michigan Guard, Reserve offer thanks to civilian employers
GENESEE COUNTY — During this season of giving, Guard and Reserve members and their families across Michigan have the opportunity to give the gift of thanks to civilian employers who go above and beyond in support of their military service by nominating them for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition […]
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‘Boots for Kids’ program runs through Jan. 31 FLINT — Health Alliance Plan (HAP) is once again collecting winter boots to prevent hundreds of local children from facing a bitter cold winter without a warm pair of boots to protect their feet. With designated collection sites in Bay City, Flint, Grand Blanc, Lapeer, Linden, Marysville, Port Huron and Saginaw, HAP […]
Move to become mayor orchestrated by Zelenko
Are the citizens and/or voters of Burton expected to believe the latest drama from City Council? Are we to believe that this wasn’t a carefully orchestrated move by (Councilwoman Paula) Zelenko? Wasn’t she the one who first asked the question about a seated member becoming the “interim” mayor? Hasn’t it been touted as to her experience and dedicated service to […]