SUMMER STREET CONSTRUCTION

The Summer Construction is almost upon us for 2006.  Charlotte Hwy. will be CLOSED to thru traffic beginning June 7^th.  Cutler Rd. will be used to detour traffic.  Lincoln St., Water St., and Bridge St. are scheduled to be resurfaced between June 12^th and June 30^th.

PORTLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE OFFERS

EMERGENCY CARE PLAN

The Ambulance Department will be offering subscriptions for the coverage period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at a cost of $120.00 per household.  The enrollment period will be May 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006. Please be sure to read the agreement and information sheet before signing up.  A copy of your insurance and/or Medicare card is required.

SWIMMING POOL

REQUIREMENTS

Under the State of Michigan Building Codes governing above ground pools, “any pool with a side wall height of 24 inches or more is required to be enclosed by a fence no less than 48 inches in height”.  We have seen an increase in the amount of above ground pools in the City, especially the type that have soft, sidewalls, are blue in color, and circular in shape. These pools are required to be fenced under the State Building Code due to the fact that the sidewall is in excess of 24 inches and the pool has the capability of holding water in excess of 24 inches.

We are asking that if you are considering this type of pool to please call the Code Enforcement Department at 647-2935 before your purchase so that we can determine the requirements that you’ll need to meet.

CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

The City is currently accepting applications for Boards and Commissions.  There are positions available on the D.D.A., Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Applications are available at City Hall and on the City web site at www. portland-michigan .org

RECYCLING CENTER

HOURS

Recycling center hours are during the regular DPW hours of 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and the 1^st and 3^rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  The recycling center is open to those individuals who pay the $.75 recycling fee on their monthly utility bill.