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Executive Meeting meets September 28 SEMCOG's Executive Committee will meet on Friday, September 28, 2007, in SEMCOG's downtown Detroit office. Action items to be considered by the committee are as follows:
Kim Schatzel, Director of the Center for Innovation Research at the UM-Dearborn School of Management, will discuss the Entrepreneurial Cities Index study, an annual research study that examines the factors that influence entrepreneurship, economic development, and job growth. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
SEMCOG hosts DWSD meeting on September 18 The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) will hold the first in a series of four meetings with its community customers on the 2008-2009 sewer and water rates on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in the Ambassador Room of SEMCOG's downtown Detroit office (535 Griswold, Suite 300). The focus will be to present the Capital Improvement Program for the DWSD Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Systems. The meeting will be held from noon to 4 p.m. All sewer and water customer communities are encouraged to attend this session. Lunch will be provided at SEMCOG from noon to 1 p.m. Please contact George Ellenwood (313) 964-9460 (or send e-mail to ellenwood@dwsd.org) at least two days before the meeting to RSVP. Structured similar to last year's customer meetings, preliminary budget data will be presented as it becomes available throughout the process, culminating with the proposed rates in advance of the formal public meetings. The next three meetings will be held:
Please refer to the DWSD Web site — www.dwsd.org — for the final meeting schedule with times, agendas, and background materials. Proposed rates for 2008-2009 will be in place prior to the public hearing, scheduled for early 2008. Contact: Angela Riess, SEMCOG Environmental Programs.
2035 forecast member outreach meetings in Oakland, Washtenaw Counties scheduled for September SEMCOG's 2035 forecast member outreach meetings begin this month. A facilitated discussion of each county’s recent past, near-term population and job forecast, and possible actions necessary to respond to future challenges will be held. Members are encouraged to attend. Below are details on the first two workshops in Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.
You can register online now for these meetings. A complete list of all workshops can be accessed from SEMCOG's meeting calendar. Watch your mail for additional information. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
Executive Committee tours race exhibit SEMCOG’s Executive Committee toured the Race: Are We So Different exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Museum on August 23, 2007. “It is important to understand how race has influenced our past and present and may influence our future," noted Paul Tait, SEMCOG Executive Director. Executive Committee members participated in hands-on activities and gained perspective on three different aspects of race and racism — science, history, and everyday impact. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
MCDDA conference is October 3-5 SEMCOG is proud to co-sponsor the Michigan Community Development Directors Association (MCDDA) conference on October 3-5, 2007, at Grand Valley State University -Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, MI. The conference, "Building Great Communities through Creativity, Innovation and Inspiration," will focus on energizing practitioners and revitalizing the spirit of community development in Michigan through educational sessions and networking. There will also be sessions on leveraging public dollars by working with community foundations; creating housing opportunities for persons with special needs; innovative approaches to community development; and a tour of Grand Rapids' downtown. Contact: Clarinda Harrison, SEMCOG Community and Economic Development Planner.
September is storm drain awareness month With almost five million people living in Southeast Michigan, we all need to be aware of what goes into our storm drains. Storm drains lead to our lakes and streams. So, any oil, pet waste, leaves, or dirty water from washing your car that enters a storm drain gets into our lakes and streams. Here are a few individual actions that will help protect our environment:
Please view the new SEMCOG video on best practices to help keep pollution out of our storm drains. Click on the Ours to Protect logo on SEMCOG’s Web site. Contact: SEMCOG Information Center.
Freight conference set for September 17-18 This day-and-a-half conference (at the Park Inn, 101 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH) sponsored by the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, will bring together transportation professionals and economic development interests in a review of challenges and opportunities in the freight and transportation industry. Topics will include on public/private partnerships, planning for freight movement, security concerns, and recent innovations in freight handling. Register at www.tmacog.org. Contact: Patrick Dennis, TMACOG, at 419-241-9155, ext. 115.
Using native vegetation for shoreline buffers On August 21, 2007 SEMCOG University discussed the numerous tools and techniques of installing native vegetation along the shores of ponds, lakes, and streams to discourage geese from using these areas. SEMCOG will host a Native Plant workshop this winter, which will provide further information on the benefits of using native plants, design aspects for various sites, maintenance requirements, and community case studies. Watch for additional information in upcoming issues of Regional Update. Contact: Chuck Hersey, SEMCOG Environment Manager.
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