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Message from the Supervisor SUPERVISOR QUARRY LAKE timeline SUPERVISOR FOUR BEARS LAKE timeline Other High Water Areas of Concern Quarry and Four Bears Lake Map Latest Press Release Dear Fellow Residents: Our Township is committed to helping our citizens in time of need.  Currently, as you know, there are significant water drainage issues and we are working to help solve these problems as best as we can.  Since we don’t own the drains or the lakes that are causing such concern, we have to coordinate with others to get the desired result.  Taxpayers are looking for leadership, and as Township Supervisor I am determined to give residents the leadership that they want and need to get things done.  Our Board of Trustees and our township team of experts have worked skillfully to bring about an effective resolution.  I commend everyone involved for their time and expertise.  Feel free to review the summaries of our Township’s major activities below – of what we have done and what we are doing to get the desired result.  If you have concerns or other ideas, please email me at rstathakis@shelbytwp.org.  Thank you. Rick Stathakis Supervisor, Shelby Township SUPERVISOR QUARRY LAKE Timeline    Quarry Lake Week of April 13th After briefing, Supervisor asked AEW to discuss the under drain system with the property owner of Ken’s Lake.  Owner explored the pipe system and discovered it was full of debris.  Water flow was restored by property owner and water level receded two feet.  Note: Ken’s Lake is not connected to Quarry Lake Area. Township Engineer and DPW walked Section 30 (Quarry Lake Area) in search of storm drain pipes and outlets connected to Clinton River.  Found two outlets connected to Clinton River. After briefing, Supervisor requested that AEW and DPW report to the Macomb County Health Department, suspicious odors and color of both outlets to the Clinton River. Supervisor, DPW and AEW met with six property owners to discuss ground water and sump-pump issues they were encountering. Week of April 20th Determined that the lake and under drain system are private and not publicly owned or operated. Supervisor requested continued research efforts with Township, Road Commission, Drain Commission, MDEQ, AEW, and other Engineers. Research grant opportunities initiated for lake, river, and stream improvements, that are not normally included in a municipalities budget.  Efforts are ongoing. Week of April 27th Supervisor requested AEW and DPW to meet with major land holder representatives concerning history of water elevation and under- drain pipe systems around landfills that are connected to the Clinton River. Week of May 4th After meeting with Supervisor, AEW contacted the Michigan DEQ and other agencies regarding records associated with the under drain systems. Week of May 11th Reviewed grant opportunities. DPW and AEW met with a group of approximately 40 residents in the township hall lobby during the regularly scheduled Board of Trustee’s Meeting.   It was discovered that ground water and sump-pump issues were encompassing a larger area than originally thought.  The areas include generally 4 Bears Lake and Quarry Lake. Supervisor scheduled a special informational meeting on Tuesday May 19th to discuss progress. Week of May 18th Supervisor called special meeting to discuss specific objectives with AEW and DPW. The objectives were formulated as follows: Improve the existing outlet to the Clinton River Provide new outlet to Clinton River Develop a long term solution Time Frame: Short Term- Construct new 12” outlet to existing system within 3 weeks Long Term- Concurrent with any development, construct 36” pipe outlet to the Clinton River May 19th, met with the residents of the area in the Board Room to review the situation and progress.  Also heard from residents throughout the community that had similar but unrelated ground water issues.  Supervisor scheduled a follow up meeting for Tuesday May 26th for updates.  Supervisor promised to contact the property owner to discuss voluntarily halting fill operations until the new outlet is constructed.  By noon the next day, the filling of the lake had been halted. Discussions continued with property owner and his engineer to design and construct a connection from Quarry Lake to the existing under drain system. Week of May 25th At the update meeting with the residents, Supervisor reported that fill operations had ceased within 24 hours of the request being made. Property owner moved construction equipment to site and began proceeding with the construction. Supervisor scheduled a special meeting to take place on Wednesday June 3rd for update.  Sewer Tap Site on North End of Quarry Lake just South of Hamlin Rd. Week of June 1st Property owner and contractor attempted to connect lake to under-drain pipe system.  Attempt unsuccessful due to soil and water conditions. Contractor installed pump in the lake and is pumping into the under-drain pipe system. Contractor is reorganizing efforts to make the tap.  No schedule set. Meeting with residents occurred June 3 to give update on progress. Supervisor agreed to explore the long term outlet in a shorter time frame and coordinate a joint meeting with all appropriate governmental agencies. Week of June 8th Property owner continues to pump lake on a 24 hour basis. Lake is approximately 10 inches lower than measured high water elevation. DPW and Engineer will meet with owner next week to discuss method and schedule to tap existing storm system for second attempt. Ken’s lake is still flowing into storm sewer system, lake is approximately 3 feet lower than measured elevation. Week of June 15th The lake is approximately 12 inches lower than the measured high water elevation. Pumping continues on a 24 hour basis. The property owner will attempt to make the tap to the existing storm sewer system during the week of June 29th. The township is in the process of developing an action plan for the long term drainage outlet. Week of June 22nd Significant rainfall events have resulted in a slightly higher lake elevation but a general downward trend continues. Pumping continues on a 24 hour basis Township Supervisor met with the DPW Director, Planner and Engineer to develop action plan for long term solution Discussed possible outlets, costs and funding sources Concluded that the first step is to revise the master plan to reflect current conditions, changes to development trends(residential vs industrial) and an independent outlet to the Clinton River. Week of September 21^st · The temporary 12 inch storm sewer tap has been made to the existing under drain system. · Contractor has ceased pumping operations. · Lake water is flowing through the temporary outlet. · Lake levels have dropped significantly over the summer to the point where the land bridge is now exposed. · The north portion of Quarry Lake has dropped 4 feet since the high water measurement in May 2009. · The south portion of Quarry Lake has dropped 2.6 feet since the high water measurement in May 2009. · Discussions with several property owners have commenced to remove the land bridge and let the water levels equalize between the south and north portions of the lake. · The revised master storm drainage plan for Section 30 was presented to the area residents on September 21, 2009 with the final report to be sent to the Township Board by November. Week of November 2^nd · Property owners have connected the north and south portion of Quarry Lake with a ditch through the land bridge. · The lake level, for the southern portion of Quarry Lake, has dropped significantly and now closely matches the northern lake. · Actual lake elevations have not been measured.  Hope to measure within next few weeks. FOUR BEARS LAKE Timeline    Four Bears Lake Week of April 20th Started to hear concerns of residents on Erma St. that high water in the lake was starting to threaten basements at the April 21st Board of Trustee’s Meeting. Supervisor requested special meeting with AEW and DPW at 8:00am on April 22nd to review situations and identify possible solutions.   A plan of action was developed to, meet with the property owners on the private lake, identify solutions, and establish a timetable. AEW updated the Supervisor and Board Members regarding 4 Bears Lake water elevations. DPW met with property-developer to discuss possible solutions. Supervisor requested ongoing research by AEW regarding historical data and possible long and short term solutions. Week of April 27th                                              DPW met onsite with the Macomb County Road Commission discuss proposed lake outlet along Brookland Ct. DPW determined the right of way and easement ownership along route of proposed pipe. Supervisor requested AEW to prepare a preliminary cost estimate and begin design of project.    Project site view West towards Four Bears Lake Week of May 4th                                                         DPW met with Macomb County Road Commission to discuss proposed storm sewer outlet for 4 Bears Lake. After briefing, Supervisor requested AEW to perform topographical survey, completed design of project, and DPW hand delivered the design to the Macomb County Road Commission and the Macomb County Soil Erosion Department. DPW and AEW coordinated an onsite meeting with MDEQ. Week of May 11th Macomb County Road Commission approved the plans for the 4 Bears Lake storm water outlet. DPW and AEW met onsite with the MDEQ to review lake situation and the Greens Ditch, and to determine if a permit could be issued on an emergency basis.  Early determination from MDEQ was that this permit could not be processed on an emergency basis. DPW and AEW met with 40 residents in separate lobby meeting concurrent with the Board of Trustee’s Meeting.   It was discovered that ground water and sump-pump issues were encompassing a larger area than originally thought.  The areas include generally 4 Bears Lake and Quarry Lake. At the May 13th Board of Trustee’s Meeting an emergency resolution was passed to urge the DEQ to recognize that this indeed was an emergency situation. Supervisor requested special informational meeting on Tuesday May 19th to discuss progress. Supervisor requested emergency meeting with DEQ based on the Board Emergency resolution. Green's Ditch Week of May 18th Supervisor, DPW and AEW formulated specific objectives for 4 Bears Lake as follows: Design pipe project Obtain emergency MDEQ permit Obtain construction agreement and funding Timeframe was established to construct the project within three weeks. Expected results from this project was to remove ½ to 1” of water per day from the lake. On Monday May 18th, Supervisor, DPW, AEW and Wetland Consultant met with the MDEQ officials at the Warren office and successfully convinced them to immediately issue an emergency permit. Township received approval of the construction plan from the Macomb County Soil Erosion Department. May 19th , Supervisor, AEW and DPW met with the residents in the area (inside the Board Room) to review the situation and progress.  Also heard from residents throughout the community that had similar and unrelated ground water issues.  Supervisor requested a follow up meeting for Tuesday May 26th for updates. Supervisor and DPW facilitated a meeting with the Louis Lake Estates Association for their funding of the project. Supervisor and AEW, as requested by Ed Szczepanski County Commissioner for District 11, applied for emergency use of County funds and attended May21st County Board of Commissioner’s meeting to make the request.  The request was denied Week of May 25th AEW reported the lake levels were two inches lower due to weather conditions at the update meeting with the residents. A non-emergency County Lake, River and Stream Grant to be submitted by the June 1st  DTE has relocated the power  poles adjacent to the construction area. AEW reported that the construction preparation and survey staking are complete. Lewis Lake Estates property owners had agreed to fund the entire project. Supervisor scheduled a special meeting to take place on Wednesday June 3rd for update. Construction materials order to be delivered Week of June 1st DPW performed a preconstruction video of the storm sewer project area. Final details of association funding agreement were completed. Supervisor scheduled a special meeting to take place on Wednesday June 3rd for update.  Week of June 1st Meeting with residents occurred June 3 to give update on project progress. Construction equipment and materials delivered to the site. A preconstruction meeting was held with the contractor, Road Commission, County Soil Erosion Department and Township. Work to begin Saturday June 5, 2009. Week of June 8th Construction of the outlet pipe has proceeded. Pipe has been extended to Vineyard. Pipe crossing of Vineyard scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2009. Retaining wall near lake has been removed to accommodate construction. Lake level is approximately 6 inches below high water elevation. Updating MDEQ on status. Week of June 15th Pipe has been extended to within 20 to 30 feet of the lake. Water flow through the soils is excessive, affecting construction and trench safety. End of pipe will be covered with stone allowing the lake water to drain through the soil and stone and into the pipe. Contractor will complete construction when the lake reaches a lower elevation. Current lake level is 6 to 8 inches below the measured high water elevation. Week of June 22nd The Township Supervisor and the Engineer met with residents to review the Green’s Ditch and to address concerns regarding the discharge of water from the Four Bears Lake and how to control the water in an effort to minimize impacts on the Green’s ditch and to prevent the Green’s ditch from overflowing the banks. Construction of the pipe outlet has temporarily halted for a period of 1 to 2 weeks to allow the water level to recede. The pipe is within 30 feet of the lake. Lake water is flowing through the soils and sediment filters and into the pipe. Daily observations indicate that the water flow is clear and currently below the permitted amount, and the downstream ditch and culverts are flowing freely. Significant rainfall events have resulted in a slightly higher lake elevation but a general downward trend continues. Week of September 21st · The outlet pipe is complete and water continues to flow through the pipe. · The outlet control structure remains to be constructed. · Lake levels have dropped 2.3 feet since the high water measurement in May 2009. · Waiting for the Road Commission to complete ditching at the east end of Brookland. Week of November 2^nd · No changes from the previous update. OTHER HIGH GROUND WATER AREAS OF CONCERN Mid April, other property owners throughout Township called regarding excessive sump pump usage. End of April, residents surrounding Emerald lake voiced concerns regarding high lake levels. At special meeting of May 19th, residents of 22 mile and Van Dyke area voiced concerns of high ground water tables and sump pump usage.