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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
1
The project nears a $199 000 council budget as costs run about $6 000 over. A semi circular wall marks the largest price jump pushing bids past $200 000. A $25 000 elevator is planned for a basement first floor public building per Michigan accessibility rules.
With the November 4 election about 2 1 2 months away, Saline candidates have begun circulating petitions. C Dick Brososky has issued his official candidacy statement for the city council while incumbent Jim Gross Mary Hess and Earl Laughrey prepare petitions.
Ray Carlton a Saline Marathon dealer denies price rigging claims tied to a local station group. He says dealers posted maximum legal prices and kept prices under the limit while facing higher metro Detroit costs. the meeting was public and aimed at collective survival amid financial squeezes.
The full board approved a 1976 budget of 58325, up 5.1 percent from 55444. Of the total, 23150 benefits local agencies while the rest funds county services for local residents. Budget committee chair is Jerry Wingate. campaign chair is Dr. Richard Foster. A weeklong profile series of funded agencies begins in this Reporter.
The Saline Police Officers Association and the City await a state arbitrator Gordon Knight of Detroit to render a decision by September 8 after both sides submit their last best offers. The arbitration panel will meet in early August to hear final arguments with Knight and representatives from the SPC A and the City. Core disputes involve pay and fringe benefits. The prior contract expired June 30, 1974.
City Clerk Bill King told Council the Saline water project has good chances for a 2.5 million grant or loan from the Farmer’s Home Administration. Preapplication was filed July 25 with state and regional planning bodies. approvals may take 45 days each, with possible 12 months more before construction. Bond sale and a U S government bid at 8 percent over 40 years are discussed if funds arrive.
A rolling Meadows family faced vandals severing a garden hose while a Saline resident reported a stolen 10 speed bike and large planter. Additional entries note an under house skunk, a 20 inch Sting-Ray recovery, stolen billfolds, and several arrests for DUI speeding and suspended licenses. Fire incidents include multiple grass fires and a dune buggy burn, with one total loss and injuries to a firefighter.
David Hess a Saline Auxiliary Police member on leave grows a Bi Centennial beard in protest while serving coffee at the bakery. His wife Councilwoman Mary Hess will seek re election this fall promising busy days for the Hess family. Roy Smith joins the momentary breather at the bakery.
The Saline Jaycees, with the Office of Economic Opportunity, announce a free home winterizing program for eligible residents. Insulation calking pane repair and wall cracks will be provided at no cost after intake and CEO evaluation. Applications encouraged now for fuel saving and help without stigma.
Saline merchants largely support a two month trial of bagging downtown parking meters in September and October to gauge impact on turnover and business. They fear unlimited free parking could block spaces, with enforcement of one hour limits discussed and a courtesy first offense considered. Councilmen Laughrey and Nehring will issue a final survey report next week to decide on a September 1 start.
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