Public Notices

 

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

In accordance with Section 6.2 of the Riverview City Charter and

 the Mayor has called a Special Meeting to Adjourn into

Closed Session is called for

Monday, June 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM

in the City Council Conference Room

for the Purpose of Discussion:

 1.   Performance Evaluation of the City Manager at the request of the

 City Manager

                                                       Cynthia  M. Hutchison, City Clerk, Posted: June 8, 2023

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW
2023 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW
14100 CIVIC PARK DRIVE, RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN 48193-7689
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
July 18, 2023, A.D. at 6:00 PM

This is a correction Board of Review and will cover all clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact during the meeting.

All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 737-287-7116.

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW  ADOPTED 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET 

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RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES CITIZEN-AT-LARGE SEEKING APPLICANTS

Two  Citizens at Large terms for the Retirement Board of Trustees on July 1, 2021 are required to represent the citizen of Riverview.  The term is for three years.  Applicant shall be an elector, resident and taxpayer of the city who has no other fiduciary interest in the retirement system and who is not a member or a retirant and who holds no other city position and who has no insurable interest in a member or retirant to be appointed by the City Council.

Complete and return the application to the City Clerk.   Retirement Board Application

 

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES

The City of Riverview is seeking interested applicants for the following Boards and Commissions:

Beautification Commission:  (3 vacancies) Promotes a spirit of civic pride through residents and businesses.  Meets 2nd Tues. monthly 6 PM.

Board of Zoning Appeals/Adjustments:  (2 alternate vacancies) Authorizes special approval of buildings and permits.  Meets 2nd Thurs. monthly 7:30 PM.

Building Authority: (4 vacancies) Members acquire, furnish, own, improve, and operate and maintain building(s) for use by the City.  Meets May and Oct 7 PM.

City Planning Commission:  (1 vacancy) Meets the first and third Thursday of each month, shall consider and advise the city council concerning the removal, location, widening, narrowing, vacating, abandonment, change of use, or extension of streets, alleys, grounds, open spaces, building, public utilities and terminals.

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority:  (0 vacancies) Meets second Wednesday on quarterly basis 6:30 p.m. (Jan., April, July, September (Annual December) Six year term.

Local Officers’ Compensation Board:  (1 vacancy) Determines the salary of all local elected officials. Meets odd years January.

Parks and Recreation Commission:  (4 vacancies) Recommends programs for implementation.  Meets 1st Wed. monthly 7 PM. 

Applicants must be at least l8 years of age, a resident and a registered voter of the city for one year prior to city council appointment. Contact the city clerk's office for further information and application at 281-4241.

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 CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
AUGUST 8, 2023 CITY PRIMARY ELECTION

To the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverview, Wayne County:

Please take Notice that any qualified elector of Riverview who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk or online at the following link: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 24, 2023.  After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office, located at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, 48193, at the following times:
Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
• Election Day, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following Contests:

MAYOR (Vote for 1)
Edmond Maas
Chuck Norton
Andrew M. Swift

CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
Brett M. Chittum
Nicole Clark
John David Eckman
Don Ginestet
Suzanne ONeil
David Pray
Heather Smiley
Bill J. Towle
Elmer E. Trombley
Brian Webb

                                                       CITY PROPOSAL 2023-1

A proposal to initiate legislation pursuant to Section 6 of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, to reinstate the City's marihuana moratorium and to disallow the sale of marihuana in the City.

          The proposed initiative would:
                         Void Riverview's cannabis business license ordinance.
                         Reinstate Riverview's marihuana moratorium.
                         Disallow licensure of recreational marihuana facilities.
                         Prohibit the sale of recreational marihuana in Riverview.

          Should this proposal be adopted?

A sample ballot may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com under public notices when available. Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office. 

                                                                                    Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF CITY PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a City Primary Election will be held in the City of Riverview, Wayne County, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM prevailing Eastern Time to elect the following: 

MAYOR (Vote for 1)
Edmond Maas
Chuck Norton
Andrew M. Swift

CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
Brett M. Chittum
Nicole Clark
John David Eckman
Don Ginestet
Suzanne ONeil
David Pray
Heather Smiley
Bill J. Towle
Elmer E. Trombley
Brian Webb

                                                                CITY PROPOSAL 2023-1

A proposal to initiate legislation pursuant to Section 6 of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, to reinstate the City's marihuana moratorium and to disallow the sale of marihuana in the City.

The proposed initiative would:

     Void Riverview's cannabis business license ordinance.
     Reinstate Riverview's marihuana moratorium.
     Disallow licensure of recreational marihuana facilities.
     Prohibit the sale of recreational marihuana in Riverview.

Should this proposal be adopted?

All persons voting in this election must provide appropriate photo identification or complete an affidavit in order to vote.  Any person voting in this election must be:  a citizen of the United States of America, over eighteen years of age, and a registered elector of the City of Riverview.

Further, the New Voting Precincts will be held in the following locations:

Precinct  l - Riverview High School Gymnasium, 12431 Longsdorf (Quarry Road Entrance)
Precinct 2- Riverview City Hall Gymnasium, 14100 Civic Park Drive (Gym Entrance)
Precinct 3 - Seitz Middle School Cafeteria,  l7800 Kennebec (North Entrance – Auditorium)
Precinct 4 - Forest Elementary School Gymnasium,  l9400 Hampton
All electors who are registered with the city clerk in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election.  Sample ballots can be found at www.cityofriverview.com under public notices. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the city clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

This public notice is given in accordance with Section 168.653(a) of the Michigan Election Law as amended.

                                                                             Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

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ADULT  USE CANNABIS FACILITIES MAP

Cannabis Business Ordinance
CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

Anti-Collusion Affidavit and Certificate of Compliance Public Ethics
(to be included with Application)

Cannabis Ordinance Zoning Map Adopted

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2023 WAYNE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROPOFF SITES AND DATES
CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE THE QUARTERLY FLYERS AND ACCEPTABLE WASTE

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Downriver Community Animal  Control 
 

NOTICE: Downriver Central Animal Control is CLOSED to the public due to COVID-19. If you have lost or found an animal or are surrendering a pet to the shelter, please call the non-emergency Police Dispatch phone number at 734-324-4438 to be put in touch with an on-duty animal control officer Monday-Friday from 8am to 6pm.

Our adoption center is also closed to the public and any meeting/adopting of pets will be done on an APPOINTMENT ONLY basis for those who apply to adopt a pet. Please see their website at www.wacshelter.com for a list of available pets and a link to their adoption application.

Downriver Central Animal Control (DCAC) is a state licensed animal shelter in Michigan and the consolidation of four cities' animal control departments (Allen Park, Southgate, Riverview, and Wyandotte).

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Riverview Proposed Ordinance Allowing
Cannabis Businesses to Operate in the City of Riverview

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, for the City Council to receive comments on:

Allowing  Cannabis Businesses to Operate in Riverview 

The City Council will consider the second reading and adoption of a proposed ordinance to Allow Cannabis Businesses to Operate in Accordance with State Law and Subject to Restrictions on Location Pursuant to Certain Distance Requirements to the City’s Zoning District Requirements. Any person wishing to comment on the above, please be in attendance at said meeting or submit your comments in writing to the City Clerk (clerk@cityofriverview.com) prior to 4:00 PM on the date of hearing.

                                                          Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

Ad Hoc Marijuana Research Committee Ordinance re Dispensaries in Riverview
Zoning Map for where they can be located
Final Report of Committee

 

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SOLD OUT!!!!! nonresident boat ramp permits
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 - DOORS WILL OPEN TO BLDG AT 8:00 AM PROCESSING BEGINS AT 9:00 AM 

As the Covid Restrictions have been lifted,  the main door will open for the sale of boat ramp permits to non-residents at 8:00 AM and we will start processing at 9:00 AM.  Please have your  current driver's license and vehicle registration that pulls the boat with you along with a $200 check made out to "City of Riverview", cash or credit card (3% credit card processing fee).

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WHAT MAKES MICHIGAN ELECTIONS SECURE

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CLEAN WATER GROUP CANVASS NOTICE
The door to door canvass will run from 11/21/22 until 12/31/22.

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ELECTION POLL WORKERS NEEDED  (Application) 
Applications must be submitted before Election Commission Meeting on June 26, 2023.
Qualified Registered Voters and Students from 16-18 years of age may work as an election inspector in a precinct as long as the criteria of 3 certified precinct inspectors, who are qualified registered voters of at least two political parties, are appointed to the precinct. Training sessions are mandatory for certification. If you would like to work in the elections, please download the Election Inspector Application  or come in and talk to the City Clerk (Monday-Friday 9-5). Inspectors are paid 2023 Minimum wage as follows: $10.10 PER HR (6:00 AM UNTIL THE POLL IS CLOSED) or (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM to Close of Poll) plus Hrly rate for  3 hr training. Computer knowledge is a plus, but not necessary.  Chairs (13.10/hr and Co-Chairs 13.10/hr Electronic Poll Book Worker 11.10/hr)  

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November 8, 2022 Official Results Riverview
Trenton Official Riverview School Board Results
Official August 2, 2022 Results Summary
 Official August 2 Election Summary by Precinct
11/2/2021 General Election Summary
11/03/2020 General Election Summary
August 2020 Open Primary Election Results
03/10/2020 Presidential Primary Election Results
Nov 2019 City Election Results

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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau will be continuing to conduct multiple surveys regarding the Corona Virus Pandemic, the American Community Survey and an American Housing Survey (through September).  You will receive mailings of the survey and in-person visits if you do not respond to the surveys.  The U.S. Census Bureau surveys will not be sent to everyone in the city only part of the population.
The Census Bureau is also recruiting Riverview Residents for Survey Positions.
Please review this link to the types of surveys and if you are interested in applying as a field representative.
U.S. Census Bureau Powerpoint 

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Board and Commission Vacancies
Application for Board or Commission
Complete application and send to the City Clerk
Beautification Commission (1 Citizen-at-large vacancy)
Board of Review (vacancy 1 Alternate member)
City Planning Commission (1 vacancy) meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Local Officers' Compensation Commission (1 member vacancy) Meets every odd year in Jan/Feb
Parks and Recreation Commission (4 vacancies)


ZONING BOARD
Board of Zoning Appeals/Adjustments:  (2 alternate vacancies out of 9) Authorizes special approval of buildings and permits.  Meets 2^nd Thurs. monthly 7:30 PM.  Three year appointment.

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EMA Covid-19 Funeral Assistance

FEMA Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Flyer

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW

NOXIOUS GRASS AND WEEDS NOTICE

To any owner of lands situated within the City of Riverview, County of Wayne, and the State of Michigan:  Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds, as defined by City Ordinance Section 74-131, growing and all dead grass and weeds over 8” for developed properties and 10” for vacant properties on any land within the City of Riverview, must be cut down, destroyed and removed, when and as frequently as growth exceeds maximum height, during the period of April 1 through November 15 of any calendar year, to prevent such weeds from reaching a situation detrimental to the public health and welfare.

Failure to comply with this notice, shall make any party so failing liable for the costs of cutting, destroying and removing said noxious weeds and dead grass and brush by said City; said cost to be levied and collected against said lands in the same manner as prescribed by the City Charter and City Code (Code 2003, SS 74-136, 74-137).

             Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

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RIVERVIEW RUBBISH PICK UP NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
Many residents are not conforming to the new trash hauler's guidelines of making sure their garbage totes have the numbers facing the street and the handle should be at the curb.  The haulers now have a mechanical arm that picks up the tote and lifts it overhead to dump  into the truck.  Please follow these guidelines as the workers are wasting time having to get out to turn all the totes the correct way so that the arm will work. 

Please kindly inform your neighbor who is doing it incorrectly as not all residents have the internet.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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Wayne County Financial Hardship Policy and Applications

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NOTICE TO CITY OF RIVERVIEW TAXPAYERS

Any and all delinquent bills must be paid in full prior to Monday, April 17, 2023 or be placed on 2023city tax bill as a lien against the property with a 20% administration fee.

• Water 
• Weeds
• Environmental Surcharge
• New Water Meter Installation Delay Assessment Bills

Payments may be made by appointment at the Finance Department, 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, MI 48193 Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM or dropped in the Drop Box located in the Police Department Lobby.  Pay tax or water bills online with credit card (includes 3% convenience fee with $2 minimum)

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

REQUIRES NEW MEMBERS FOR QUORUM


The Parks and Recreation Commission are looking for new members interested in serving the community.  One year as a resident and registered elector of the city is required.  Commissioners meet not less than once per month on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 PM.

• The parks and recreation commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the recreation director. It shall be the duty of the commission to study, conceive and formulate recommended programs and facilities to the recreation director for the administration of the recreational program.  The parks and recreation commission shall prepare a recommended program and needs for the operation of the parks and recreation department and submit the program to the recreation director by January 1 of each year.  From this, the recreation director shall submit a recommended budget to the city manager on or before February 15 of each year.  Please contact Todd Dickman at 734-281-4219 or by email tdickman@cityofriverview.com if you have questions or send or drop off your application to the City Clerk.

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 CITY OF RIVERVIEW

NOTICE OF DELINQUENT BILLS
ALL DELINQUENT WATER BILLS
ALL DELINQUENT WEED CUTTING BILLS
ALL DELINQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE BILLS

Must be paid in full on or before APRIL 17, 2023, or be placed on the 2023 City Tax Roll as a Lien against the property along with a 20% Administration Fee.   Payments are accepted at City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Drive, during normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You may also use the payment drop box located in the Police Department Lobby; available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Pay tax or water bills online with credit card (includes 3% convenience fee with $2 minimum).

                                                        Finance/Purchasing Director

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2019 PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITIES

Please review the property tax rates of downriver communities and find that Riverview is among the lowest.

 

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RESIDENT FREE LAND PRESERVE DISPOSAL POLICY

Each residence with proof of residency shall be permitted disposal of up to four (4) loads of acceptable waste at no charge each fiscal year. One load is counted as each time a resident delivers waste to the Land Preserve in one of the acceptable Vehicles as follows:  car, van. pickup truck or a trailer of less than two (2) cubic yards capacity being pulled by an empty car, van or pickup truck. All other types of vehicles will receive a landfill-gate rate charge.

Notice: A change in ownership of a residence during a fiscal year period will provide the new resident at the physical address the privilege of free disposal of up to four loads, less any previously used free disposals during the fiscal year.

Residents may deliver waste materials to the Land Preserve at any time during normal Land Preserve business hours under acceptable site conditions and comply with all posted rules and regulations and instructions from staff while on Land Preserve premises (ticket office:  734-287-7114)

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LANDFILL RECYCLING HOURS EXTENDED EVERY WEDNESDAY
The Riverview Land Preserve's Recycling Area will be open to residents every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 7:00 PM to accommodate those who need after regular hours the opportunity to recycle.   They are presently closed on Saturdays for recycling.

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