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Special Joint Planning Commission Meeting: Thursday, May 31, 2012

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the South Lyon Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting with the City Council, Downtown Development Authority, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm to discuss the upcoming South Lyon Master Plan Amendment. The meeting will be held at the Salem-South Lyon District Library located at 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, Michigan 48178.

All interested parties are invited to attend. Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting are requested to contact the City Clerk at 248-437-1735 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

Julie C. Zemke
City Clerk/Treasurer

Posted May 8, 2012

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS:

City Establishes Cultural Arts Commission

The City of South Lyon has established a Cultural Arts Commission. The commission will consist of 5 members.

Candidates are being sought to fill these positions. For an application CLICK HERE.

A copy of the ordinance which outlines the Commission's goals, objectives and purpose is available HERE.

2012 Farmers Market

Fresh Produce, Festive Music & Delicious Fare

Vendor & Sponsorship Information

2012 Vendor Application (PDF)

2012 Sponsorship Package (PDF)

About the Market

Who: You, and all of your friends, family and neighbors!

When: Wednesdays (May 23 - October 10) from 2 - 7 p.m.

Where: Downtown South Lyon (municipal lot at the corner of Pontiac Trail and Liberty Street)

What: The market will feature a variety of produce, plants, flowers and some handmade crafts from local artisans. In the meantime, if you have questions please contact Market Master RoseAna Twitchell.

City Council Meetings Are Now Online

City Council meetings are now available online! Videos will be uploaded within 2 days of a meeting. City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. You can view the videos here.

Enjoy the Huron Valley Rail Trail

The Huron Valley Trail connects with over 25 miles of paved trails in Island Lake Recreation Area and Kensington Metropark, plus additional paved trails in Wixom and South Lyon. It connects such varied destinations as Lyon Oaks County Park, Lyon Towne Center, the James F. Atchison Memorial Park, Downtown South Lyon, McHattie Park and Volunteer Park in South Lyon.

Find out more about the Rail Trail here.

2012 Dog Tags Now Available

The new 2012 Oakland County dog tags have arrived! Dog tags and licenses are available at City Hall Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 5:00. License Fees are as follows:

Spayed/Neutered Current $7.50 Senior Discount: Spayed/Neutered $6.75

Male/Female (unaltered) $15.00

Senior Discount: Male/Female (unaltered) $13.50

Delinquent (June 2nd) $30.00 New Dog after July 10th $3.75

You must present a copy of the your dog's Rabies Certificate (with Vet's signature)

at the time of purchase. Payable by cash or check only.

Meals on Wheels News!

Join us for LUNCH at the Phase 1-4 CLUB HOUSE in Colonial Acres, South Lyon. The Western Oakland Meals on Wheels Program is pleased to offer a Senior Lunch Program for South Lyon Area residents.

Seniors 60 years of age and older $3.00 per meal

Guests (under 60 yrs.) $5.00 per meal

Lunches are served on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:00 noon. **To reserve your meal, please call the Nutrition Program at 810-632-2155 (at least 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE). For menus - visit our website www.womow.org or call number above.

For more information about making your reservation click here. We look forward to serving you!

Notary Services Available at City Hall

The Clerk/Treasurer's office has two Notary Publics on staff to assist you with

a variety of transactions. Hours daily, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This service is free to City residents (living within our city limits).

There is a $5.00 fee for non-residents. Payment can be made by check or in cash.

For more information on these services call 248-437-1735.

Plan a Wedding at the Little Village Chapel

The Little Village Chapel is a 1930's era "kit building" located in McHattie Park's Historic Village. Charming and cozy, it is the perfect location for a smaller, intimate wedding ceremony of 85 guests or less.

The Chapel is equipped with air conditioning as well as a sound system and pump organ, and rents for $300. Additional buildings on site, including the Witch's Hat Freight House can be made available for dressing rooms.

The nearby gazebo rents for $175.

For more information on having either a chapel or gazebo wedding, please contact RoseAna Twitchell at 248-667-7631

or by email at weddings@southlyonmi.org. (Because RoseAna works part-time, please allow 2 to 3 business days for response).

To download a Historic Village Facilities Wedding Agreement click here.

Veteran's Memorial Rock - Legacy Brick Program

South Lyon's VFW Post 2502 is inviting the public to purchase a Veteran's Memorial Legacy Brick Paver. These lasting memorials will be permanently and prominently placed on site at the Lovewell-Hill Post Veterans Memorial at the corner of Pontiac Trail and W. Liberty. The brick may be personalized with a special message remembering a fallen serviceman; honoring current or past members of our armed services or in honor of groups who have extended themselves meritoriously for the community.

If you are searching for that perfect birthday or anniversary gift for a family member or friend, consider purchasing a tax-deductible Legacy Brick Paver. You will be not only be supporting your local VFW, your gift will provide a heartfelt tribute to our men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our freedom free.

Your contribution helps support our troops and their families in Michigan.

Brick Paver Order Form (PDF)

South Lyon Initiates Adopt a Flag Program

The "Adopt a Flag" program is actually being initiated as a Boy Scout Eagle project to help provide the money to continue support for the US flag as well as the beautification of the City. Through this program, people will donate a fee of $35.00 to purchase a flag to hang along Pontiac Trail and Lake Street. Along with each flag will be a banner noting the name of the person/s or organization the flag has been donated by or in memory of. These items will remain on the light poles for the life of the flag. Once the flag has reached its full maturity, it will then be removed and respectfully retired by the Boy Scouts of America through the local VFW post.

For more information on this project and for an application click here.

Munetrix

What is Munetrix?

Munetrix™ is a web based information source designed to give easy-to-understand access to sometimes confusing financial information for municipal governments. The tool allows for building long-term financial forecasts and trend analysis including fiscal indicator scores, best-practice benchmarking and peer group comparisons. Click on the icons below for more information on the City of South Lyon:

Opening the World Through Words...

...That's what you will be helping to do when you become a volunteer tutor with the Oakland Literacy Council. Since 1984 we have provided over 300 adults free one-on-one reading and English language instruction each year.

If you would like to experience the life-changing rewards of becoming a tutor, or if you know of anyone needing our help, please call the Oakland Literacy Council at (248) 253-1617 or email us at: info@oaklandliteracy.net. Make a difference in your community and someone's life!