City of Sylvan Lake

3rd Annual Kids Day!

August 14, 2010

The 3rd annual kids day hosted by the Sylvan Lake Police Department will be August 14th , 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Community Center. Come on down and check out the police cars and fire truck and other fun things. You can have a safety inspection on your bicycle and parents you can get a DNA kit to keep at home for your kids. While you’re there you can grab a hot dog, cake, ice cream and a drink while you take in a movie in the Community Center. Don’t miss it!

Petitions for City Council

There will be two City Council seats open in November. If you are interested in serving on City Council for a three-year term, have your petition signed and returned to City Hall by 4:00 p.m. August 3rd, 2010. You must be a registered voter to be eligible. Please call City Hall for more information.

Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters is holding the following forums:

Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7 p.m. at City of Rochester Hills Auditorium (1000 Rochester Hills Drive) for State Senate District 12 (Sylvan Lake).

Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 7 p.m. at Oakland County Commissions Auditorium (1200 N Telegraph Rd) for Judge of Probate Court.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7 p.m. at Bloomfield Twp Hall (4200 Telegraph Rd) for 48th District Court Judge.

Watering/Irrigation Restrictions

New irrigation restrictions, limitations on water use were adopted at the last meeting in order to achieve a better water rate from Detroit Water. Please review this new ordinance Sprinkling Regulations. The new Regulations need to be followed beginning May 15, 2010.

Anti-Idling of Diesel Engines

June 11, 2010

Anti-Idling Ordinance

Ozone Action Days Begins

Ozone Action Days

On Line Bill Payment

January 28, 2010

Credit Card payments are now accepted on-line. Click on the left tree "On Line Payments" for more details.

2010 CENSUS

2010 Census Timeline: Key Dates

April - July 2010
Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail.

Garbage Cans for Sale

Richfield is providing large black garbage cans for sale. Cans are available to purchase at City Hall. There are three sizes: 35 gallon are $41, 64 gallon are $46 and 96 gallon are $52. They have a 10 year warranty.

RV Storage Space Available

There are currently 10 spaces open in the City's Recreational Vehicle Storage area behind City Hall. The cost is $400 per year (we do not lease by the month).

These spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis. The first 10 residents that submit their application and fee will receive a space.

Attached for your convenience are:

RV Policy for your review.

RV Lease Form. If you are interested in leasing a space, please print and complete this form and bring it to City Hall.

RV Wait List Application if you do not receive a space this year or are not ready for a space this year (and haven't filed this form before), but would like to be placed on the wait list.

If you have any questions, please call City Hall, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. 248-682-1440

Code of Ordinances - Now Available Online

In a continuing effort to make important information more easily accessible to all of our residents and business owners, an electronic version of the Sylvan Lake Code of Ordinances is now available online. You may access the documents by clicking on the left tree Ordinances/Charter. The ordinance documents are externally hosted, so please be aware that clicking on the link will redirect your web browser to another company’s website (MuniCode.com).

This request was initiated by City Council and acted upon by the City Manager and City Clerk/Treasurer, who successfully negotiated a first year discount. We are pleased to share that the first year of service is being provided at no cost to the City. In subsequent years, beginning with the 2010/2011 budget, we will be charged a minimal fee of $400 per year.

With 24x7 Internet availability, both the City and residents now have a more convenient and cost effective way to research and find answers to common code related questions. In addition, the MuniCode.com website provides advanced search capabilities that make finding information even faster.

It is City Council’s belief that informed citizens make better decisions and can positively impact the City’s operating expenses by reducing the number of administrative inquiries.

Drivers are Urged to Call Lawmakers On Rd Funding

Legislators tell us they want to hear from you on Michigan’s failing transportation system so the Michigan Transportation Team (MTT) created a way for this to happen. By dialing toll-free 888-719-3087, callers will only have to enter their five digit zip code to be connected with their legislator. This number is for anyone who is fed up with crumbling roads and wants to let their legislators know that we need to fix them.

The plan currently before legislators is expected to yield an additional $1.8 billion in new transportation revenue per year – increasing the amount local road commissions would receive to maintain, repair and replace existing roads as well as create 46,000 jobs for the state.

Enhanced Driver’s License and State Identification

Beginning June 1, 2009, travelers must present an identity and citizenship document approved under WHTI to gain re-entry into the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean. (Before you travel, please check to make sure that you have met the specific identity and citizenship document requirements for any country you may be visiting.)

U.S. citizens age 16 and older must present one of the following:
a. Passport
b. Passport card
c. Enhanced driver’s license or state ID card
d. Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST)

U.S. citizens younger than 16 should present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate (original or a photocopy), a naturalization certificate or a citizenship card.

Young people ages 16-18 who are traveling in a group with adult supervision as part of a school, church, social organization or sports team need only present their birth certificate (original or a photocopy) or other proof of citizenship.

For more information on WHTI and other federal travel requirements, visit www.dhs.gov or www.travel.state.gov

Attached are FAQ and examples of what the license will look like: FAQ DL Examples

City Hall Closed Mondays

City Hall is now closed on Mondays in order to save money. Full-time staff is still working, but there will be no front counter help and City Hall is not open to the public. If you need the Police or Fire for an emergency, call 911. If you need the Police for a non-emergency, or if there is a DPW emergency (e.g., sewer back up, water main break) please call 248-682-2104 and that will connect you with West Bloomfield Dispatch who can then inform our police of the issue. We are open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Consumers Power Lawn Repair

If Consumers has replaced your meter and damaged the road and your yard in the process, Consumers requires that your call customer service with your name, address, and your account number. Please let them know when the damage occurred and repairs required, e.i. road repair, soil and seed.
They will give you a notification # for your repair. Do not lose this number. You
should call Consumers at 1-800-477-5050, refer to customer service, lawn repair.

Call before you dig

Call 811 (Toll-free) three working days before starting any digging. One call gets free staking of underground utility lines and helps reduce the chance of injury and expense. You also may call MISS DIG at 800-427-7171 or go to MissDig.

If someone hits a pipeline, even if there is no apparent damage, they must call 800-477-5050.

Boat Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Storage

Boat Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Storage Please remember when storing your boat to keep your registration with you. You will need to provide it to register your boat and dock space next year. We do have a recreational vehicle (RV) storage ordinance that governs where recreational vehicles may be stored. This includes boats and boat trailers. Here are some of the requirements:
 All RV’s must be placed within a completely enclosed building or located behind the required front yard setback (appx. 45' from the street) and at least 3' from the side and rear lot lines.
 You cannot store a RV on a vacant piece of property.
 You cannot hook up a RV to water, sewer, or electricity and they must remain unoccupied.
 No more than two RV’s may be stored on one piece of property at one time. (A boat hoist is considered an RV)
 RV’s may not be stored in the road right of way at any time.

Streetlighting

The City of Sylvan Lake has been working with Detroit Edison's Community Lighting group to expedite the repair and maintenance of the streelights in our community. In the event of a streetlight outage, please call City Hall, 248-682-1440 with the following information:

1. A specific street light location.

2. Whether the pole is wooden or metal.

3. The streetlight pole number(for metal poles it is located at the base of the streetlight pole. For wood poles it is located approximately eight feet up the pole.

4. Details about the outage (i.e. Light off during the night, light turns on and off at night, light stays on during days, etc).

In cases where a pole has been knocked down or any other emergency please call Detroit Edison at 1-800-477-4747.

Bicyclers

A reminder to obey speed and traffic signals. This includes stopping at the stop signs on the trail.

Dogs in Park

At the March City Council meeting it was approved to allow leashed dogs at the Community Center Park east of Pontiac Drive. That is the side of Pontiac Drive toward the Community Center. Not the side toward the lake and boat docks. This is the only park where dogs will be allowed. Dogs must be on a leash that is no more than 10-feet long and being held by the owner/walker. The dog must be picked up after. These same rules apply to dogs being walked anywhere in the City. The police will be issuing tickets for unleashed dogs, not cleaning up after the dog and unlicensed dogs. The penalty for violating this ordinance is a misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $150. Dogs may be walked on a leash to your boat.

Ordinance Violations Hotline

Residents can call in with any ordinance violations you may see. You do not have to identify yourself, but we need you to provide an address and description of the problem. Call 248-682-1440 extension 6 after hours or email sylvanlakeordinance@gmail.com.