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August 2014

Help Wanted

The City of Alma has several positions available including Dial-A-Ride Drivers, Seasonal Laborer and Engineering Technician.  Follow this link for detailed information about the positions and the application process.
Don't Forget to Vote 
on August 5th
 
Electors will be selecting candidates for Governor, U.S. Senator, the 4th Congressional District, State Representative, State Senator, County Road Commissioner, County Commissioner and Precinct Delegates  The candidate who receives the most votes in each party will then appear on the November General Election ballot.  REMEMBER, this is a partisan ballot, you may only vote for one party.  DO NOT SPLIT YOUR BALLOT or your ballot will be spoiled.  The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Questions on the proposals?  Click on the proposal for more info.
Proposal 14-1- A Referendum on Public Act 80 of 2014 Which Allocates Use Tax Revenue for Various Local Purposes.
County Proposals 1 & 2
- Gratiot County Senior Citizen Millage and County-wide Library Millage proposal. 

Follow the link for the precinct map.
 
If you would like to see a copy of your ballot, make sure you're registered to vote or where you vote if you do not live in Alma, visit the  Michigan Voter Information Center and enter your name. Detailed information and a copy of your ballot will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Gager at 463-8336.
Noxious Weed
Administrative Fee Change


Property owners are advised that the City Commission recently enacted a change in policy regarding noxious weed cutting in the City of Alma. 

Any property with noxious weeds that the City ends up mowing will be charged an administrative fee of $200 plus the cost of mowing.  If the assessment is paid within 30 days, the fee will drop to $100.  If you have questions or to report noxious weeds, please call 463-8356.
Railroad Crossing Repairs

Repair work on the railroad crossings on N. State and Woodworth streets has begun.  N. State Street is expected to take another week or so, with repair work on the Woodworth crossing expected to take place mid-August.  Thank you for your patience during this construction season.

2014 Relay for Life

 

Gratiot County is celebrating our 19th year of raising money for the American Cancer Society On Friday August 8th - Saturday August 9th at this year's Relay for Life. It runs for 24 hours from 3 pm on Friday until 3 pm on Saturday and will be held at the Saint Louis High School Track. Relay is about Remembering loved ones we have lost to cancer, celebrating our survivors, and fighting back to find a cure for cancer. Our theme this year is "Carrying the Torch for Survivors."

 

Relay is a family oriented day filled with activities for everyone. Besides the Ceremonies there will be a Blow Up Obstacle Course, a Dunk Tank, and a Smoke Room. Other activities include a variety of games and special fun laps. There will be opportunities to purchase food at a couple of team campsites.

 

Opening Ceremonies begin at 3pm on Friday followed by the Parade of Teams. Everyone's Piggy Painting runs from 4pm-8pm on Friday and again on Saturday from 8am-11am. At 6pm on Friday we will have our Fight Back Ceremony with special guest speakers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue.   Hubbell and Donohue placed 4th at the 2014 U.S. Championships in Ice Dancing, narrowly missing a spot on the US Olympic team. They then went to the 2014 Four Continents Championships and to the gold medal. Come out and meet these great athletes. From 7pm-8pm, the Live Auction will be held. At dusk the moving Luminary Ceremony will begin with the lighting of the luminary bags.

 

Survivors and register from 5pm-9pm on Friday and again Saturday morning beginning at 10am. The Silent Auction will run from 9am-11am. The Survivor and Caregiver Ceremony begin at 11am with the Luncheon following the ceremony. Closing Ceremonies begin at 2:30pm on Saturday. Please come join us in helping to find a cure for cancer and celebrating our Survivors!!!!!

Gratiot County Fair for Youth
 

The Gratiot County Fair for Youth comes to Alma August 2 - 9, 2014. The fair is a true community experience and tradition.

     

The fair will be an opportunity to enjoy fair food like caramel corn, elephant ears, and corn dogs while experiencing exhibits, an exciting midway and free stage shows. While at the fair take time to watch the exhibitors show their animal projects and stroll through the exhibit barns to see the creative projects the youth exhibitors created.

 

The week promises to be filled with fun and excitement.  Come ride the rides, see the exhibits, grab a bit to eat and see the shows.  You will not be disappointed.  For more information, click on www.gcffy.org , follow them on Facebook or call 875-5292.
DART Summer Sizzlers!


Water Conservation Tips
  • When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run.  Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
  • Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand.  Now, Energy Star dishwashers save even more water and energy.

 
Please keep your water meter touch pad clear and accessible for your meter readers.  Remove brush and bushes for ease of reading.  Thank you.
 
DART Saturday Service is Back! 
Service runs the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Same fares as daytime on weekdays.  On demand by phone or call in advance at 463-6016.

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City of Alma

In This Issue
Help Wanted
VOTE!
Noxious Weed Fee Change
Railroad Crossiing Repairs
Relay for Life
GCFFY
DART Specials
Water Tips
DON'T FORGET!

City of Alma offices/services closings: 

  

Labor Day:
9/1/14

Thanksgiving:
11/27/14
11/28/14

Christmas:
12/24/14
12/25/14

City of Alma Officials:

 

Mayor

 

Vice-Mayor

 

Commissioner
 
Commissioner 

 

 Commissioner

 

Commissioner

Nick Piccolo
Commissioner

 

City Manager
(989-463-8336

 

Aeric Ripley
Asst. City Manager/  DDA Director
(989)463-8336

 

Public Safety Director
(989)463-8317

 

Public Services Director
(989)463-8346

 

City Clerk
(989)463-8336

 

City Assessor
(989)463-8356

 

Building Inspector
(989)463-8356

 

Finance Director
(989)463-8346

 

Transportation Services Director
(989)463-6016

 

Library Director
(989)463-3966

 

Controller
(989)463-8346
  
463-8317

 

Fire (business)
463-8359

 

Public Services
463-8346

 

Municipal Garage
463-8339

 

Cemetery
463-8901

 

Forestry
463-8901

 

Library
463-3966

 

DART
463-6016

 

Water
463-8349

 

Wastewater
463-6506

 

Public Access
463-5883

 

Housing Commission
463-4200
  
Emergency
911
City of Alma
525 E. Superior St., PO Box 278
Alma, MI 48801-0278
(989)463-8336