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Manager Musings- Nov. 19

With the results of the annual audit in hand (as well as some precious observations), I am reorganizing City Hall. The most significant change is the move of the Community Development Department from the lower level to the main level of City Hall. I have found that the coordination between the two levels to be, at times, cumbersome. By bringing all primary staff to the same level, I believe that we will be able to support each other in a more efficient manner. Ms. Hackney, Community Development Director, will occupy the space currently used as a conference room (her current office will become the conference room- which should greatly assist with Court activities), and Ms. McGovern and Ms. Gauthier will move to desks located in the main City Hall office area. Ms. Barb McCrea will now directly support the Treasurer, and Ms. Linda Confer will assume Ms. McCrea's former duties. That change of duties will involve a minor re-arranging of desks in the main City Hall office area. I hope to have these changes formally implemented by December 1.

While these changes may have little visible impact upon residents, these changes should develop the staff into a more efficient operation. With declining revenues, we will have to become more streamlined at City Hall if we are to continue to provide the level of services that is expected. I believe that we can meet, if not exceed, those expectations.

I have been approached by the Editor of the Davison Flagstaff to submit a guest column on a weekly basis. This is an opportunity to share my thoughts and observations in a more traditional format than on this site. As with this site, though, if you have a topic that you'd like to see me discuss, please contact me.

Finally, I am scheduled to participate in emergency management training in Auburn Hills both tomorrow and Friday, so I may not be able to post Musings for those days. If I do not, please have a safe weekend.

Downtown Christmas Celebration

Davison's Annual Christmas Celebration will be happening on Saturday, December 6 in Downtown Davison.  Young and old are invited to attend the fun and exciting activites that are planned. 

At 3:00 p.m., the Christmas Parade will be starting out at South Street and traveling down Main Street (click here for an application into the parade).  This parade welcomes Santa to town and drops him off at the Davison Community Church, located at 334 N. Main Street, where he will be on hand from 3:15 until 5:00 to take pictures with the children!  Pictures are available for purchase for $3.00 per child, or $5.00 per family.  Visits with Santa are free of charge, and there will be crafts available for children to complete.

Holiday Closings

Commercial and Industrial Property Reappraisal

2008 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

The Public Works Department will be making at least three complete leaf collections. Each collection will cover every street in the designated areas.

The first collection will begin on October 20, 2008- CITYWIDE.

The second collection will begin on October 27, 2008- EAST OF M-15 and on November 3, 2008- WEST OF M-15.

The third collection will begin on November 10, 2008- CITYWIDE.

If necessary, an additional leaf collection will occur from November 24-26. No leaves will be collected after December 2, 2008.

Signs will be posted in the affected areas on the Friday before the collection date. These signs will instruct residents to avoid parking in the street and to rake their leaves into the gutter.

PLACE ONLY LEAVES IN THE GUTTER! OTHER DEBRIS, SUCH AS ROCKS, BOARDS, AND BRUSH, CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall (653-2191) or the Public Works garage (653-6452).