Richard Reaume
Commission recommends raises for township officials
Nov. 8, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. A majority vote of the five-member Plymouth Township Compensation Commission assured annual salary increases for all elected township officials in both 2014 and 2015. The Plymouth Township Commission members, all nominated to the commission by Township Supervisor Richard Reaume, met on Oct. 28 for
Officials continue to display adolescent arrogance
Nancy Conzelman, Plymouth Township Clerk Oct. 29, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. OPINION One might even conclude that his mistreatment at the hand of his employers was a result of this “whistle blowing.” We would strongly urge anyone who voted for the current office-holders in Plymouth Township to
Commissioners ready to set township officials’ pay
Oct. 15, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Pay for Performance? “Currently the annual salary for the township supervisor is $101,998 and the treasurer and clerk are paid $94,668 each.” When the Plymouth Township Compensation Commission met last week, their goal was to agree on how much the elected township
Township hall signs show lack of respect
Oct. 8, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE EDITORIAL By: Susan Willett, Publisher Associated Newspapers of Michigan Once again, officials in Plymouth Township Hall have confounded us with their arrogance, pettiness and childish behavior. Trustee Bob Doroshewitz and Clerk Nancy Conzelman, Supervisor Richard Reaume and Treasurer Ron Edwards. Trustee Mike
At last, a glimmer of hope in Plymouth Township
Oct. 1, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Opinion “Perhaps this letter from Wendel will give them a clue as to what is really happening, at least in the fire department.” There appears to be a small glimmer of hope for residents of Plymouth Township. There may be tiniest crack
Fire chief expresses safety concerns
A shocking story of a fire chief, held back and coerced to perpetuate a huge cover-up regarding the safety of the township’s fire department, who finally decided it was time to blow-the-whistle before there were “dire consequences.” (Editor note) Sep. 20, 2013
Lie of the week!
Sep. 17, 2013 PLYMOUTH VOICE. “That wasn’t even a lawsuit….” Richard Reaume Plymouth Township Trustee Bob Doroshewitz had three proposed motions on the agenda at the last Board of Trustees meeting on Sep. 10. Doroshewitz wanted the board to approve resolutions on ethics, improving communications and to clarify
Fiscal conservatism forgotten in Plymouth
Plymouth Township Supervisor Richard Reaume Sep. 4, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Opinion Plymouth Township officials are borrowing $1.9 million to construct a park pavilion, an amphitheater, improve parking lots, build a footbridge and path and make other improvements to recreation structures in the township. The taxpayers will pay the
Letter to the editor blasts township officials
Rendering of $625,000 park pavilion. Aug. 9, 2013 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Campaign supporter says he’s furious and embarrassed To the editor: I was furious last week when the Plymouth Township Board voted 4-3 to borrow $2 million to spend on “recreation” projects without any input from the voters.
What a difference time makes
Closed Lake Pointe Fire Station in Plymouth Township Aug. 6, 2013 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. OPINION Time, it appears, seriously alters the perspective of elected officials regarding acceptable levels of public safety service. For example, a few years ago when Plymouth city and township shared fire services, the city