City Council Notes: Holiday Beautification Winners Announced, Town Hall Meetings

The Clawson City Council met Tuesday evening for the first time in 2012. Here are a few highlights the community should know about.

Holiday Beautification Awards

Director Mickey Alderman announced the winners of the 2011 Holiday Beautification Awards. The top five winners were Margaret Cianciolo of the 20 block of Essex; Kevin and Bonita Horning of the 100 block of South Bywood; the Irla family of the 400 block of Park; Robert and Sharon Kallmeyer of the 700 block of Langley; Bob and Pat Stachel of the 500 block of Langley.

The city awarded Park Street, between Washington and Custer, as the best block for holiday decorations this year.

Random Acts of Kindness

The City Council approved a motion to designate Feb. 13-19 as Random Acts of Kindness week for Clawson. During this week, many local businesses may offer specials and discounts for customers.

Town Hall Meetings

There are two upcoming town hall meetings so that residents can ask questions about upcoming the , set for the ballot in February. The city will ask voters for 4.2 mills — a 2.3 mill increase — to offset a budget deficit that resulted from declining property values. The meetings are at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 and 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at .

Board of Review Dates

For residents who would like to appeal their tax assessments, there will be Board of Review meetings on March 16, 19 and 20. The council approved a resolution Tuesday that allows residents to write to the Clawson Board of Review beginning the first Tuesday in March.