The new
Carsonville Journal
Volume2 – Issue 1
Where Family and Friends Matter
January-March 2014
Winter Storm Reports
2013 Review
2014 Goals & Projects
Ice Storm Clean Up
Accomplishments,
New Goals
Refuse Pick Up
Projects,
New Projects
Sidewalks and Drives
And Events
Citizen Involvement
Website address – www.villageofcarsonville.org
Winter Storms – Ice, Snow,
Wind and Cold – Michigan!
Cleaning up after winter ice storm and snow storms –
What about the Refuse and Recycling in bad weather?
Tree and Yard debris from the ice storm can be seen across the
thumb. Side roads, highways, and local communities have broken
limbs everywhere. Carsonville is no exception to this storm
damage.
When the weather clears enough for residents to clean their
yards and bring broken branches and limbs to the curbside we will
post notice on our website and on the Village Sign. We will be
having the branches chipped by a private contractor with the help
of our DPW
There will be some requirements as to the size and the
length of the debris so please keep you eyes open for the
announcement.
We will also contact the local radio station as to the date for
the clean up. If the cold and snow persist through out the next few
months this could be in the spring.
Refuse pick up and recycling are another problem we
experienced with the recent snow and cold spell. Trash was not
picked up on the regular day because of the weather. Since we
could not contact Waste Management and had no notice as to when
they would pick up we were surprised to see it was the next day.
We don’t have anything to do with the setting of trash and
recycling so all we can tell you is in the future plan on next day
pick up. Recycling will be the next scheduled time which can be
found on the village website under refuse.
Snow Removal
The village DPW will
clear snow as fast and
as effectively as time
and conditions allow.
Generally we will follow
these guidelines. Streets
and safety issues first.
After these are clear
they will then begin to
clean other areas,
sidewalks, parking lots
and removal of excess
snow.
Many of the areas the
DPW clears, during
major storms, may not
be cleared immediately.
Residents need to
understand that the
DPW will get to these
based on priorities.
We do not clear drives
or private parking areas
unless there is an
emergency that needs to
be addressed.
Thank you
2013 in review –
Big events, New Events, – a community effort by many
2013 was a very busy and productive year in our little
village.
We started with the Council’s decision to reinstate
the Tractor Pull, an event that was always part of our
village life in the past. With the help of many people
within and outside our community it was a great
success.
The decision to have this event meant we had to
remove the old pavilion, in need of too much repair
to just renovate, with a new structure. The DPW with
the aid of many community volunteers manage to
fight the rain and complete the structure on time for
the beer tent, band, and tractor pull. This was phase
1 of our pavilion renovation. Check out our goals for
2014 to see phase two.
A new roof was added to the old fire hall, now used
by our DPW for equipment storage and it still houses
our water systems pump house. This should keep the
building in good operating shape for a few more
years. A fresh coat of paint to the exterior also
improved the looks of this old village structure.
The community garden experienced its second year.
A new electronic sign was added to announce village
events, meetings, and general information. If
individuals, groups, organizations, or families have
events they wish to announce to the community just
send a message to the clerk via our website –
www.villageofcarsonville.org and we will try to get it
up on the sign. Please allow a one-week advance
notice. Anniversary, reunions, birthdays, special
events your group is sponsoring are all possible items
to place on the Village Sign.
The VIA, Village Improvement Association, with
members from within and without our community
organized and conducted Halloween and Winter
Holiday home decorating contests and coloring
contests. Many thanks to the local businesses who
help make these first time events a success.
The reorganizing of the Carsonville Firebelles has
helped the fire department conduct events like
Breakfast with Santa; participation in the Sandusky
Area lighted Implement Christmas Parade, and has
assisted with other activities. These wonderful ladies
give up their time and energy to help our fire
department earn funds for equipment. Currently the
fire department is saving up to get Jaws of Life
equipment and training.
New vinyl images were placed on the Fire Department
doors with the Carsonville fire patch.
On New Year’s Eve we celebrated the bringing in of
the new year with a spectacular fireworks display
presented by various community donors and the
Village, A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the fire
department volunteers who conducted the show for
us. The ice storm and the bitter cold made the
bonfire a bust for this year but there is some kind of
relief in knowing our firemen have a harder time
starting a fire than putting one out! Donations for
next year’s fireworks are always welcomed.
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1. Tractor Pull - 2 Day Event with
new activities added
2. Phase two of the pavilion
enclosing food service area,
adding wind break drop curtains
8. Adding a Spring Event
9. Developing the VIA as a nonprofit organization to help us
apply for grants
10. Developing corner park and court
of flags honoring our armed
forces
3. Adding Movies in the Park
4. Getting more involvement in the
Community Garden – Fresh
veggies are best if you grow your
own
5. Creating a Village Market at the
Park Pavilion – sell you home
made cottage goods, knitting,
quilts, woodcraft, veggies and
fruits
6. Continuing the Halloween and
Winter Events – Home Decorating
and Coloring Contest
The Village Council’s
vision is to create a
community atmosphere
where people can enjoy
living, playing, working
with family and friends.
Offering events and
opportunities to realize
this vision!
“Where family and Friends Matter
Goals and Projects for 2014 are plenty
and the Council hopes to tackle as many
of the goals as possible financially.
www.villageofcarsonville.org
2014 Goals and Projects
7. Completing the under ground
work on South Main to prepare
for the 2016 resurfacing
Citizen Involvement Needed to make the
Village Improvements and meet Goals
If we are going to continue to make our community a place
where family and friends matter, we need support from
residents in and around the community, continued local
business support and community groups to become involved in
the ongoing progress.
Attending the VIA (Village Improvement Association) meetings, signing up for
a garden plot in the Community Garden, reporting vandalism and suspicious activities,
adding your cottage industry to our business page, helping to establish a small local
market on Saturdays at the Park and just helping to make the village a pleasant place
to enjoy life are just a few of the things we need volunteers for. Just give the Clerk a
call and let us know you want to be involved.
Phone 657-9400 Email – carsonville_clerk@att.net or carsonville_pres@att.net
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Village Council Meets the third
Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm
In the Village Chambers
Village Council members William R Fritz – President
Troy Sweet – President pro tem
Arnold Knaggs – treasurer pro tem
Dean Cain – Clerk pro tem
Kay Laba – trustee
Valene Pattee – Trustee
Mikel Faulk - Trustee
Village Officers and Departments
Sue Heberling – Clerk
Erica Gageby – Treasurer
Matt Harris –DPW supervisor
Kris Willis – DPW assistant
Eric Gageby – Chief Carsonville Fire Dept
Report crimes and
vandalism- help keep
our village safeJoin the
neighborhood watch
contact 657-9400 for
more info
Village Office phone – 810-657-9400
Safety or medical emergencies – 911
Non-emergency police needs call Sheriff Department – 810648-2000
If you are having a problem with your energy
and heating costs this winter give a call to
Human Development in Sandusky at 648-4497.
They may be able to help you out – no promises.