Salem Township recall supporters seek signatures, eye November ballot
An effort is under way to recall Salem Township Supervisor Robert Heyl, Treasurer Paul Uherek and Trustee Wayne Wallazy after their votes on a pair of controversial issues April 13.
Along with Trustee Marcia Van Fossen, they squeezed out 4-3 tallies to evict the local post office from township-owned property and to dissolve the township’s fire authority board.
The recall petition was submitted by Salem Township resident Bonnie Cook, a veteran staff member from numerous local and state campaigns.
Supervisor Robert Heyl, left, and Treasurer Paul Uherek are shown at the April 13 meeting. Ronald Ahrens | AnnArbor.com
It was approved by a three-member panel made up of Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Donald Shelton, Clerk Lawrence Kestenbaum and Treasurer Catherine McClary.
Cook is aiming to have the recall included on the Nov. 2 ballot.
“I’m 100 percent fired up, and we will prevail,” said Cook, who took over the recall drive after an earlier petition’s language was rejected April 1.Â
That petition, written by former Supervisor Fred Roperti, was restricted to Heyl’s recall. Uherek and Wallazy have since been added.
“It just seemed a person who wasn’t involved in township politics or had an ax to grind should step up and do the necessary thing,” she said. “So I started a recall.”
Meanwhile, a counter-recall effort is under way to remove the board’s opposing minority faction of Clerk David Trent and trustees Brien Witkowski and Susan Bejin.
The second petition was submitted by Dennis Draplin, who lost in his 2008 bid for trustee. Calls to the number listed under Draplin’s name were not returned Friday.
Draplin’s petition will receive a May 12 hearing for the clarity of its language.
Cook and her supporters have 180 days to gather the necessary signatures. The number is calculated according to a formula based on the percentage of Salem Township voters who cast ballots in the last gubernatorial election. Some 25 percent of those voters need to sign the petition.
No signature can be more than 90 days old upon submission to the county clerk.
In all, Cook said she hopes for 1,440 signatures. That’s about 32 percent of the voters registered for the November 2006 election.
Acting Washtenaw County Director of Elections Matt Yankee said he couldn’t remember a recall in Washtenaw County succeeding in recent years.
“If they get enough signatures, they usually don’t get enough votes,” he said.Â
Heyl expressed placid acceptance of the recall effort.
“I think that’s democracy in process, really,” Heyl said. “That’s the people’s right, basically. It’s their right to do a recall. I mean, that’s how government works.”
Little has been said about the reason behind the vote to evict the contract post office from the Rider House, where it has been located since 1998. Contract post offices are common in villages like Salem, which are too small to support a full-time post office.
During the April 13 meeting, Bejin asked to hear a good reason for the eviction. She also wanted more information before voting. Heyl only said a for-profit business shouldn’t be located on township property.
“I think that’s pretty much what I want to stay with,” he said Friday.
Heyl said discussions about dissolving the fire board had been occurring since December or January. A catalog of policies and protocols went out the door when the board voted to have Fire Chief Mark Hamilton report directly to the township board instead of going through the fire board.
“I tried working with them,” Heyl said. “You know, I tried. Things didn’t work out.”
Linda Hamilton - who is married to Mark Hamilton - has had the post office contract since 1999, which she points out was 14 months before her election as township treasurer, a post she held until 2008.
Hamilton pays $3,000 per year in rent to the township for the post office space. She said she sees hypocrisy in the argument about the township accommodating a for-profit business, noting several contrary examples can be found.
“I believe (the eviction) to be 100-percent personal,” she said. “I think it’s revenge, and I think it’s hatred.”
Heyl denied any personal animosity. “That does not play into my decisions at all. I have no hatred for anyone.”
The office of Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, has stepped into the fray, with a staff member attending last Tuesday’s board meeting.
“Ultimately, our goal is to ensure there is no disruption of mail service for Salem Township residents,” spokesman Zach Pohl wrote in an e-mail.
Hamilton said she has hired and attorney and plans to fight the eviction while searching for a new location.
Ronald Ahrens is a freelance writer for AnnArbor.com. Reach the news desk at news@annarbor.com or 734-623-2530.
Comments
salemsurfer
Sun, Aug 15, 2010 : 5:20 p.m.
Well the post office will have to relocate across the street. That should be an easy move. Glad to get the politics out of the building department. Now we can all do our job with peace and harmony.
VoiceofReason
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 : 7:09 p.m.
What's new? Notice to evict has been rescinded. Uherek had some type of conflict of interest, so board revoted and post office stays. VanFossen, Wallazy and Heyl still want it gone. Bonnie Cook filed over a 1000 signatures today to recall Heyl, Wallazy and Uherek. Wish she'd gone after VanFossen, too. Jane Griffith is after Brien and David for supporting the fire department and post office. Stay tuned!
salem.newbie
Fri, May 21, 2010 : 4:17 p.m.
Has anyone heard anything new? Still have yet to hear back from any board member who voted to toss out the post office. Voice mail and email must be broke. Wonder if Wayne and crew have picked out paint for his new digs yet?
salem.newbie
Thu, May 13, 2010 : 1:48 p.m.
Would this be a federal case if the allegations proved to be true?
antebellum
Thu, May 13, 2010 : 9:01 a.m.
I never really realized the impetus behind salemsurfer's hatred of the current post office until I read salem.newbie's comment about a backdoor deal in the works. For the last week I have skipped over the very first comment posted by surfer that states that there is already a "perfect site" for a new post office. Wow - how convenient how this "perfect site" for a post office comes up out the blue and this "willing" person out of no where is ready to be trained to be the new postal contractor. This just happens to the be the SAME person who has been petitioning the residents for years to dump the current post office. This is the same person at every meeting blabbering on and on about a fantasy of home delivery service. If this "perfect site" exists, then why haven't you coordinated with the existing postal contractor? Its amazing how out the blue the four board member cronies (Van Fossen, Wallazy, Paul Uherek (P.U.), and Heyl) all voted together to evict the Postal contractor within 30 days AND then all voted together to use all legal measures necessary to get rid of her. Its also amazing how treasurer Paul Uherek (P.U.) apparently was the person to bring up these motions on the agenda but FAILED to put his name behind the motion items of removing the post office UNTIL minutes before the vote. How is that not sly? You can see for yourself if you go to the salem-mi.org website and search for the Apr 11 board packet. Apparently board members are allowed to slip in anonymous motions on the agenda without anyone else knowing and then only putting their name on it right before the vote. So what a coincidence that is. You have a vile group of cronies on the board that voted out the post office without any remorse to the voters AND you have a deceptive member of the public who just happens to have a "perfect site" to replace the thrown out post office. How does that not land someone with criminal and civil charges? corruption: impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle
gotigers2007
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 3:27 p.m.
newbie: is this the same "nice lady" that once held a maintenance/cleaning contract with the township to clean the offices who ABANDONED the contract midstream leaving the township hanging? Hmm...maybe that is why they didn't select her same company for the plowing. What kind of liability would that create for the township if she got in a hissy fit and decided not to plow and salt? I was at the board meeting last night and Wallazy stole the show. I've never seen someone so angry and unprofessional at a board meeting. Of course, as usual, anytime Trustees Witkowski or Beijen said anything, Heyl would "censor" their comments and demand that they be quiet. Anytime Wallazy would boil into a fit and would start screaming at Trustee Witkowski OR the fire chief, Heyl would smile and let it go on EVEN if Wallazy didn't "have the floor". While I brought that up - I hope the board wasn't try to hide their hatred of the fire chief! That one hour verbal "beating" was very unprofessional. They obviously could have submitted their questions to the chief before the meeting. Their dream of making it look like some sort of congressional inquiry turned into a nightmare when the Chief stood tall and answered what he could! Ahh the Witch Hunt continues in Salem. Lets be glad that Heyl, Uherek, Wallazy, and VanFlossen haven't found out that an Ann Putnam lives in the community! They'd probably pay the laywer $10,500 just to research on if they could build a dunking chair!
salem.newbie
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 2:52 p.m.
After digging a little deeper today i found out that the "nice" mower lady ran on a slate with the four board members who voted to kick the post office out in 30 days to create an "emergency". Now her friend is running around telling anyone who will listen that they can take over they post office tomorrow because of an "emergency". I wouldn't want someone who pulled deals like that to handle my mail or mow my lawn.
FED_UP
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 2:41 p.m.
Boy, if you missed last nights township meeting, you missed another example of what happens to government when you get the wrong people in control. Marcia was her typical self. It reminds me of an old Pinocchio show I saw many years ago. She is the puppet master and Wayne is the puppet. She pulls the strings and he just flops all around under her direction. I am at the point that I feel they should have run for the EXACT same seat because he is unable to make a personal decision without finding what his master wants him to do. And as typical, she came unprepared and started shouting out questions that she didn't research first. Wayne - I don't even know where to start. Last night made me realize that it was definitely a good move for them to add him to the recall ballot. I was unsure at first if we really needed to get him off the board but he made my mind up late night. You talk about someone that is out of control.... Someone that has a MAJOR anger issue.... Someone that will blow up one of these days and cause the township 10's of THOUSANDS of dollars if not 100's of THOUSANDS of dollars of liability damage. I just hope that the recall goes through before this happens. As a resident, I would hope that Wayne realizes his problems, would resign before getting recalled, and seriously goes and gets some help..... He attempted to make the fire chief look bad and made another run at parking the fire vehicles. I must admit, I am confused what his motive is because by doing that, it will only take the firemen longer to get to our houses. If he is concerned about liability, he should just make sure there is enough coverage on the policy and be more grateful that the vehicles are out there servicing the community. That is what his election campaign was about. Trent - Class act. Yet another time that he proved that he is an asset to the township. Heyl - Two things really stood out last night with Bob for me. The first is that he thinks he is more powerful then he really is. This is a BOARD run township NOT a dictatorship. I was baffles when I sat there and heard him say that he could override a BOARD decision. Then I heard Brian correct him and Bob continue to say that he would handle it himself. I don't know about you, but that scares me to think that we have a Supervisor that thinks he can do whatever he wants and is only accountable to himself. The second concern was that he showed yet another time that he did NOT have control of the meeting. He was quick to try and silence Brian but allowed Wayne to carry on. Uherek - I was pleasantly surprised that he didn't "blow up" last night like he normally does. He lost it one time but I can understand his desire to please his dad, so I will give him that one. Brian - Was his typical self. I think that he has a desire to help the township out but is under enormous pressure from some of the other board members, who are constantly trying to be sneaky and pass stuff without informing the residents of the purpose. Sue - A very level headed lady that is a class act. I felt bad when she felt she needed to leave last night for a bit while the KIDS played in the sand box. I hope that she keeps up the GREAT job she is doing and remembers that she is doing this for the BETTER of the township. Please come out to the next board meeting and help us get our township back from the hands of a board majority that is running the township for their own personal agenda and not the good of the township.
salemsurfer
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 1:16 p.m.
Thank You Mr Vielmetti. Go to the top of command and ask..
salem.newbie
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 1:01 p.m.
Thanks for the help.
salem.newbie
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 12:52 p.m.
So is that where I'll have to get my mail? I've tried to email and call the supervisor and he has yet to respond. Not sure if he doesn't care or is trying to hide something.
salem.newbie
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 12:34 p.m.
You keep saying not Northville so where am i going to get my mail.
salemsurfer
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 12:10 p.m.
In my opinion, diversions, and chaos to misinform residents. You will not have to go to Northville to get your mail! Hello is anybody there? scare tactics!
salem.newbie
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 11:24 a.m.
Having lived in Salem for a few months I found it interesting that the "nice" lawn mower lady asked me to sign a petition to get a mail box at my house. Sounded like good idea. She said I'd get my mail at delivered to my house not Northville where it sounds like I'll have to go thanks to her and her friends on the board. I found out that she has pictures of a house she owns and wants the mail boxes in her house now. Detroit would be proud of this backdoor deal.
salemsurfer
Wed, May 12, 2010 : 12:06 a.m.
Go tigers go get the information if you think its not the truth The township went from 3650.00 to $7700.00 for snow removal.There is a rat just check the trap. Its too bad a small few believe in all the misinformation and scare tactics. I'll pray for you.
gotigers2007
Tue, May 11, 2010 : 7:55 p.m.
"Loose the 48175 zip code? What has it done for the people in that zip code?" How about recognition? How about community preservation? Once the post office is gone - ITS GONE! The post office is a loosing business that continues to LOOSE billions of dollars a year. Just because one is not making it financially in this world doesn't mean that they can use vicious techniques to steal someone's contract. Apparently you don't live in Salem nor have any attachment to the community. A post office is someone the center of a town. Just google, "closing post office" and you'll find plenty news articles on how towns FIGHT to keep their post office OPEN. "You speak of greed. Talk to me about the 457. A pension plan that was set up incorrectly and some people received monies that where not meant for them and then after realizing the mistake they kept quiet about it?" Easy - How many accounting firms and lawyers looked this 457 plan over prior to signing off on it? Huh? Did you think that the board just wrote this up on scratch paper? This was reviewed by professionals and deemed fit for service. How can those that received any money from this be responsible for the mistake of Salem Township? You're accusing those that might have received something from this of being quiet? Did you even think that they might have never KNOWN about it? More money has probably been given to the lawyer to research this than what Salem township had to pay back. "My friend foia'd the snow contract of years gone by and to my surprise the lady that plowed the snow was getting $3650.00 per season" Sounds fake to me. If this were true, she would have taken this to court if what you stated is true. So obviously there were more shenanigans going on that what you portrayed. "You mention scandalous trustees yes electronic espionage is scandalous that I do agree." You must be speaking about Uherek and his spy camera system and the new phone system that tapes phone calls without anyones knowledge? Oh and about the post office - the postmaster stated that if the Salem post office does shut down, "the people in Salem will still get their mail". That means they'll have to DRIVE twelve miles to the Northville station. As this has been repeated several times, if the USPS installs roadside boxes, it will take MONTHS to install them. The USPS won't just drill a hole in the ground on 6 Mile and slam in some boxes. They'll have to do a sight inspection, survey, etc.etc.etc. If you know anything about the USPS or the Fed government in general, you should know that this will take forever. When the post office is gone, its gone. Your delusions of grandeur that that post office can be taken away from an operator and just handed over to another without any problems is out of this world. You have to realize that you are not just fighting the Salem post office operator but the entire US Post Office.
salemsurfer
Tue, May 11, 2010 : 6:23 p.m.
In My Opinion Loose the 48175 zip code? What has it done for the people in that zip code? To the residents in the Hamlet that are fortunate enough to have a job, cluster boxes would be a God send. There are residents that work days and come home after 4:30 pm and when they are lucky enough to have overtime on Saturday they can't get their mail then either. I am sure you are not one of those residents are you? Don't get me wrong I think it is very quaint having a little post office but the hours are not sufficient. There are no sides I am for what is right. My friend foia'd the snow contract of years gone by and to my surprise the lady that plowed the snow was getting $3650.00 per season and then the next contractor was awarded the contract for $7700.00 I smell a rat. Why such a big jump? Why did the past supervisor take bids after the deadline? Why was the 9900.00 bid changed by the contractor to 7700.00? I smell a big dirty rat...Or would that be rats plural? Salem Township will still be on the map just as is Lyon township. You speak of greed. Talk to me about the 457. A pension plan that was set up incorrectly and some people received monies that where not meant for them and then after realizing the mistake they kept quiet about it? Tell me something that is real. You mention scandalous trustees yes electronic espionage is scandalous that I do agree. USPS has not made multiple statements. What is the big deal all the current Postmaster has to do is to find another building and guess what CHANGE the hours of post box availability. Would that be too inconvenient for the current postmaster? Yes the USPS will conduct a study to see if the post office is running efficiently if not it is possible that it could close but if the current postmaster has been very prudent and resourceful working diligently to build revenue for the USPS it will not be closed. So the fact is if the post office is a benefit to the USPS. Then it will stay. There are many people that do not use the post office because of the hours of operation. There are no sides only what is forthright and true.
gotigers2007
Mon, May 10, 2010 : 6:06 p.m.
surfer: You commented, "I know the truth and the truth is just that." If you really know the truth then why do you stand with the scandelous trustees and Supervisor? If you know the truth then you already must know that the US Post Office has made multiple statements that they will NOT begin home delivery. Also, you must know that once the post office is gone, you can say goodbye to ZIP 48175 FOREVER! Thanks to your greed along with the foolish Salem leadership, Salem will be off the maps. Yep - all because of personal problems and greed.
salemsurfer
Fri, May 7, 2010 : 5:28 a.m.
I know the truth and the truth is just that. Why should I expand so you can twist more and confuse the Salem residents even more? My statements are sweet and simple easy to understand.
salem_old_timer
Thu, May 6, 2010 : 5:23 p.m.
Salemsurfer I think you only have your opinion as you keep telling us every time you post a comment. I dont think you have or know the truth! If you are the one who is telling us the truth could you tell us all why every time someone challenges what you say you dont even try to defend it you just change the subject? I have always found that the truth is the easiest to defend. The only truth I have heard from you is when you say in my opinion and that is all it is your opinion.
salemsurfer
Wed, May 5, 2010 : 9:19 p.m.
The truth will prevail. One would think someone is jealous of Mr Uhreck. The father and son team have a very good relationship and enjoy doing what is right and just for Salem township residents. Both gentlemen have a proven track record of intelligent investing.
qwertykey
Wed, May 5, 2010 : 12:21 p.m.
I wanted to add something to my previous comment about flagging a residence.... A residence can also be flagged because: the person living there is disabled and may not be able to get to the door; may be elderly and/or living alone; in our rural community, a house may be hard to locate (not everyone marks their house address real well) so information can be added to the CAD to assist responding personnel in locating the residence in a timely manner. Safety is the number one concern behind flagging a residence, but helping the residents of the community is the number one concern of the Salem Fire Fighters.
qwertykey
Wed, May 5, 2010 : 11:10 a.m.
Ok, if you want facts, lets talk facts........Mr Trent did vote against the 30 day eviction, despite wanting/needing more space for his office. Why? Because he said the 30 days was not enough. He also said that he understood that the Surpervisor HAD the votes to get the eviction, butwas concerned about the time frame for finding a new location for the Post Office. Why? Because he spoke with the Postmaster in Northville, who said that there are regulations that the contract Post Office has to meet. You can't just plunk it down someplace new and call it good. Mr Trent offered up a solution of 120 days, which would be ample time for relocation, but that wasn't soon enough for some. So, what happens on day 31 if a new location has not been secured? Where does your mail go? The Northville Postmaster indicated that should the contract Post Office not find a suitable location, then cluster boxes will be put up someplace in the Hamlet, on Township property. Mailboxes will not be put up in front of your house. Call the Post Master in Northville and ask. And what stress are you taking away from the users of the Salem contract Post Office? The Township voted to evict them without, seemingly, giving a rats behind of what happens to their mail. They had no solution for those concerned about the mail delivery. Mr Wallazy had apparently spoken to the Postmaster in Northville, but had little or no information to provide. It appeared that he wanted to show there was an effort made, but after Mr Trent spoke about his conversation with the Postmaster in Northville, it was evident who really cared. When the property owner on 6 Mile moved to the Hamlet, was there a mailbox in front of her house? Was she concerned then or just now after she has "a perfect site" for the contract Post Office? If Mrs Hamilton being the contract Postmaster and the treasurer was such a conflict of interest, why was she ever elected in the first place? And then elected for a second term? Are Salem residents smarter than you think? And lastly, if a FIREFIGHTER comes to your door asking you to sign a recall petition. Listen to them and make your own decision. Political agendas can come from all sides. Salem residents ARE smarter then you think!! And don't be intimidated by the "red tag" warning. As it was explained at a board meeting, this is for firefighter safety. It is not an indication of where or not the members of the fire department like you are dislike you. It is a safety precaution, and can encompass many things, like: a large, unfriendly dog; a previous domestic situation; a person who has become violent or unruly with public safety personnel, including police, fire and EMS; illegal activities that warrant extra precaution.....again, it is all for the SAFETY of those responding to your request for assistance.
salem_old_timer
Wed, May 5, 2010 : 3:29 a.m.
SALEMSURFER how many times do you need to be told the U.S. POST OFFICE will NOT give us home delivery in the hamlet. Have you seen the news lately the post office is trying to do cut backs not add routes. So would you start telling the truth? You keep telling us about this other location for the post office to move into why do you support this if you want home delivery? Maybe you have will profit if you could get the post office in this other location and that is all you care about!!!!!!!! AND The last time I read the Constitution I did not see anything about a right to have your mail delivered to your house!!!!!!!!!!! This may be America but you dont get everything you want!!!!!!
salemsurfer
Tue, May 4, 2010 : 10:42 p.m.
In My Opinion Manipulation, intimidation, Scare tactics. They are not going to work anymore. Salem residents are smarter then you give them credit for. I love how you guys bend the truth to your benefit. The truth will prevail. The Hamlet residents want mailboxes in front of their homes and why shouldn't they? Why should they be inconvenienced?? This is America and if the Hamlet resident want mailboxes then that is what they should get...........
VoiceofReason
Tue, May 4, 2010 : 4:54 p.m.
The facts - property owner who is trying to take the contract from the current post office contract holder lost both the snow plowing and cleaning bids with the Township. Ask former Supervisor Roperti why? Something about being too demanding. Go FOIA the demand for more money for both snow plowing and cleaning - check the facts. Building Department is to be self-sufficient. Last year the Township allocated less than $2000 in costs to the building department. Again FOIA the information. The post office pays rent that more than covers any costs to the township. This is a service provided to the people of the community. Property owner and her significant other are encouraging people not to sign the recall petitions. Why? Then they won't get home delivery. Seems strange considering the property owner is attempting to acquire the contract post office contract. If the property owners wants home deliver - put a box up on Six Mile. Check the campaign literature from 2008. The property owner was endorsed by Van Fossen who has now voted to evict the post office in just 30 days, after publically stating that is not enough time!
salemsurfer
Tue, May 4, 2010 : 1:08 p.m.
In My Opinion, Personal Agenda? How about taking the stress away from the Salem residents? Is that what she said at a board meeting? scare tactics that is all this is about. Intimidation sure runs rampant. I do believe she has been wanting mailboxes even before she purchased the house. Oh thats right that was under some one else's regime.Roperti and Hamilton and Hamilton was the postmaster and the treasurer then correct? Conflict of interest to say the least! Isn't she the one that started the Salem township clean up? Isn't she about the hardest working woman you know?
qwertykey
Tue, May 4, 2010 : 7:44 a.m.
How ironic that salemsurfer has a building in mind for the Post Office to move to? Would that perhaps be located on Six Mile Road next to the church? Isn't the owner of that property the same person who circulated a petition amongst (some) Post Office users, trying to close the doors of the Post Office so she could get her mailed delivered to her house? I believe she even stood up at a recent meeting indicating it was her "right" to have her mail delivered to her house. So, who has a personal agenda now??
salemsurfer
Mon, May 3, 2010 : 2:34 p.m.
Again misinformation! The sky is not falling.. This would not be the first person in Michigan to be evicted! Stop the intimidation the post office moving can be a smooth transition No worries Salem residents You will get your mail!
ActiveParticipant
Mon, May 3, 2010 : 2:08 p.m.
Can you believe the post from SalemSurfer? Facts are pretty much incorrect but that does surprise anyone? This is so typical of the Heyl-Uherek-Wallazy group; if the facts dont fit make them up! Rent for the post office is correct, but three rooms boxes are in a lobby with lots of foot traffic to the Clerk, Zoning Administrator and Building Departments. An exclusive bathroom? Used by everyone mentioned already plus people who just stop by. Whether the post office is in the Rider House or not the lawn continues to be mowed and snow plowed. Other than 2 hours on Saturday the Township is using the building and heat or air are provided for their staff. Sounds like maybe the board vote was a deliberate attempt to force the post office to another individual. Notice, the potential site wants the post office and the contract to provide the service. Seems that this writer actually supports the claim of retaliation. Think the board did such a great thing in getting rid of FAB? All future fire issues will be handled by unions since the firefighters have no other protection from a board bent on destruction of a first rate fire department. Please consider attending a board meeting you will be ashamed of this group. Heyl shows no leadership. Wallazy fails to comprehend the simplest issue. And Uherek was so rude to Congressman Schauers aide it was embarrassing!
salemsurfer
Mon, May 3, 2010 : 12:52 p.m.
In My Opinion Diversion to say the least! Misinformation The real and correct information is the current postmaster must find a new location. There is no lease to be found. The rent is 250 dollars a month for a three rooms one which is a public restroom which includes heat, electric, air conditioning, lawn and snow service, Approximate income from USPS over $30,000. There is a perfect site for the post office, which has an approved parking lot, all ADA requirements have been met. If the postmaster does not find a suitable place there is someone willing to be trained and work out of the building that I mentioned. Why upset the residents there is a perfect solution to the problem this could be a smooth transition. USPS has the right to terminate the contract in with a 24 hour notice and award to someone else. As for FAB isn't that what we voted our elected officials to do? Run a tight ship? Good for you Mr Supervisor Heyl, Good for you Mr Uhereck and Good for you Mr Wallazy.. Don't let the same group of people intimidate and misinform our residents. This gang like mentality has gone on for long enough. Mr. Trent didn't you say you needed more space for offices? And then you voted against evicting a contractor from the Ryder house? Mr Trent would you rather spend one million dollars for a new administrative building then to reclaim a large part of the Ryder house? Please come to the meeting sit quietly and watch make up your own mind of what is going on. Try not to comment until you see for yourself. Then speak during public comment. Instead of causing such a ruckus why hasn't the current postmaster found another location? Don't believe it when it is said the sky is falling. There is a location and there is a solution.