In 2011, Delta Township finalized the Michigan Avenue Extension project, completed pathway extensions, and rebuilt two lift stations. The township also survived the M-43 reconstruction project, continued the wireless meter reading project, received several grants, switched to fiber internet, and initiated updates to several plans. New programs were added and there was a change in leadership for the fire department and township clerk. Several development projects were also underway.

1. 2011 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2. FINALIZATION OF THE
MICHIGAN AVENUE EXTENSION
• Creyts Road to Canal Road
• Project Length: One mile
• Improvements: Construct new
three lane road
• Estimated Cost: Total:
$1,600,000
• Local Match: $320,000
• Purpose: Provide alternative
access to M-43 & St. Joe
• Highway, provide access to
adjacent parcels

3. EASTBURY & CANAL PATHWAY EXTENSIONS
COMPLETED
2.38 miles of walk-
able pathways were
added in 2011.
Delta Township currently has 6.47 miles of paved pathways
with an additional 9.55 miles of unpaved pathways. A total of
16.02 miles of walk-able pathways currently exist in our
parks. .

4. TWO LIFT STATIONS REBUILT
Saratoga Lift Station Before
Lansing Road Lift Station Current
Saratoga Lift Station Current

5. SURVIVED THE
M-43 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
• Staff met with all businesses along the
reconstruction route.
• Provided weekly website and email
update of construction progress.

6. WIRELESS METER READING PROJECT
CONTINUES
As of December 2011 there have been 2,655 units installed.

7. • All of Delta Township’s
remaining fluorescent
lighting was retro-fitted
to energy efficient
units.
• Received four energy
grants from the Board
of Water & Light
(Lansing Road,
Saratoga, Lighting &
Air Dryer) for using • Received two new electric
energy efficient vehicles
equipment.

8. RECEIVED SEVERAL GRANTS
• Sharp Park Pathway
• Eastbury Pathway Extension
• Replacement of a Fire Vehicle
• A total of $400K in grant funds received in 2011.

9. SWITCHED TO FIBER AND CONNECTED
ALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS

10. INITIATED UPDATES TO
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
NON-MOTORIZED PLAN, AND
RECREATION PLAN
Staff held three meetings with the public.

11. NEW PROGRAMS & EVENTS
• Delta Township hosted the Men’s Class E State Slow Pitch
Qualifier Tournament (13 teams) and the Men’s Class C and D
Slow Pitch State Finals. (20 Teams Total)
• The township took over the chair exercise program held at the
Lansing Mall, which averages over 150 participants per week.
• Arrangements have been made to to host the Filthy 5k at Grand
Woods Park in 2012.

12. PROPERTY SWAP PAPERWORK
WITH THE PARKS AND UTILITY
DEPARTMENTS FINALIZED

13. CHANGE IN FIRE DEPARTMENT
LEADERSHIP
Retired Fire Chief Victor C. Hilbert New Fire Chief John Clark

14. DELTA TOWNSHIP’S CENTRAL FIRE STATION
For security purposes built offices for the Secretaries.

15. REGIONAL FIRE STUDY UNDERTAKEN

16. LOOKING GLASS REGIONAL
FIRE AUTHORITY
CONTRACT FINALIZED

17. NEGOTIATED FIREFIGHTER’S
UNION CONTRACTS
FOR
2011 AND 2012

18. ENTERED INTO
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT
AGREEMENT
WITH THE
EATON COUNTY PROSECUTOR

19. DEALT WITH
PROBLEMS AT ROXIE’S/DAYS INN

20. TRANSITIONED TO A NEW
TOWNSHIP CLERK
Retired Township Clerk Janice Vedder New Township Clerk Mary R. Clark

21. CREATED THE NEW
“COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT”
BY COMBINING THE FORMER
BUILDING, ENGINEERING AND PLANNING
DEPARTMENTS
Made the transition of not having an
engineer on staff.

22. HIRED A NEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATOR
Ed Reed

23. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
• Airlift Expansion
• Bridgewater Expansion
• O’Reilly Auto Parts
• Meijer’s Distribution Center (Construction of a new facility will
begin next Spring)
• Soapy Joes Car Wash
• Culvers
• Superior Asphalt
• LCC Utility Training Center

24. ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
EATON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
(ECRC)

25. Settled numerous Michigan Tax Tribunal appeals
in-house without incurring outside expenses
from attorneys and or appraisers

26. PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
• Completed the reappraisal of all commercial
and industrial properties in the City of
Grand Ledge.
• Staff exceeded its goal of inspecting 2,000
parcels by actually inspecting 2,242
parcels.

27. ELECTRONIC BILLING/
PAPERLESS CUSTOMERS
• We now have 602 customers signed up for e-bill. Each one
saves us approx. $8 per year. So in total, saving $4,800 a
year.
• Implemented an electronic check payment process, and as of
December 31st Delta Township has 2,203 customers enrolled.
• Outsourced printing/mailing of utility bills resulting in 15%
savings.
• Implemented e-filing for personal property statements as
a cost cutting measure.

28. KICKED OFF WELLNESS PROGRAM
Wellness Committee Mission Statement
“The Mission of the Delta Township Wellness Committee is to provide a comprehensive
program for employee health and wellness, which will serve to improve the overall
health of the employees of Delta Township. This will be accomplished through an
ongoing program involving health & fitness assessments, employee needs surveys,
customized educational programs and activities.”
73 individuals are registered in this program,
which equates to 63% employee participation.

29. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Studied and made changes to employee health insurance
to comply with State law
• Implemented high deductible health plan
• Enrolled 86.46% of eligible employees into an HSA
Changed occupational health care providers to Sparrow
Occupational Health
• Number of days lost from work due to injury
continues to decrease (9 work days lost in 2011)

30. BEGAN PROCESS OF UPDATING THE
EMPLOYEE MANUAL

31. RECEIVED CONFIRMATION OF
AAA RATING FROM FITCH

32. ADOPTED A BALANCED BUDGET