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State closes file on resident’s complaint against Rose Township

Written by Amy Mayhew

Wednesday, February 03 2010 5:19 pm

ROSE TOWNSHIP, Michigan – Rose Township officials are beginning to see a flickering light at the end of the tunnel after receiving a letter on Monday, informing them that the state is closing the file on a complaint made by Rose Township resident Lyle Barger last August.

Barger made the complaint after his wife, township Treasurer Sue Slaughter, allegedly fell down a flight of stairs leading to the basement of Rose Township’s 9080 Mason St. office in June. In his complaint, Barger questioned construction codes, barrier-free access and American Disability Act compliance for the facility.

In October, township officials gave Supervisor Alison Kalcec the green light on filing an Application of Exception with the State of Michigan, an agreement that, if approved, would give the township up to five years to make the necessary upgrades to the Rose Township offices.

As part of that process, a month later, the Rose Township Board of Trustees selected a bid not to exceed $3,000 by Redstone Architects of West Bloomfield to conduct a field review of the building, identify barrier-free accessibility issues in the form of a report, and provide a detailed breakdown of implementation costs with plans, drawings and estimated construction costs.

Additionally, the proposal included an estimate of $28,545 for design work and preparation of construction documents.

On Jan. 27, 2010, Analyst of Local Government and Consumer Services Michael Somers sent a letter to Barger informing him that the agency was closing the file on his complaint.

Somers acknowledged that Rose Township officials had engaged the services of Redstone Architects for a comprehensive audit of the township’s facilities for compliance with barrier-free accessibility requirements. “The Township will provide the Bureau’s Plan Review Division with a copy of the audit for review to determine whether action by the Barrier Free Design Board will be necessary,” Somers wrote.

Additionally, Somers said his agency had received the township’s Application for Barrier Free Exception, and that the Plan Review Division had asked that the application be held until the audit report is completed. Somers said township officials will review the findings of the audit and consider the available options to achieve compliance. “It is indicated that the formal process to seek an exception may be initiated upon the completion of the audit,” he said.

“The Township’s written responses and copies of documentation provided to the Bureau indicate that the Township is taking appropriate actions to address and resolve the outstanding barrier free issues,” Somers said. “Therefore, since it has been determined that Rose Township is taking appropriate actions to properly resolve the issues that fall under the scope of authority of this agency, we are closing the file.”

On Wednesday, Barger expressed his dismay over the letter. “I’m disappointed and appalled because nothing has been submitted to the State of Michigan regarding the complaint,” he said.

Kalcec said Redstone Architects’ barrier-free access audit has been completed and will be discussed and hopefully approved at the Feb.10 Rose Township Board of Trustees meeting.

“I am pleased with the cooperation we have seen from the Bureau of Construction Codes in resolving these issues and am hoping that soon, we can move onto other business that impacts the community,” Kalcec said on Wednesday. “Implementation discussions can begin as soon as the report is approved by the board and forwarded to the Bureau.”

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Dave makes this comment

Wednesday, February 03 2010

Mr. Barger's comments show his and his wife Treasurer Sue Slaughter agenda. Rose Township officials have had an independent inspector prepare a response to the complaint, spent taxpayer dollars for an architectural firm to review any problems, impanel an independent committee to review the process and Mr. Barger says he is appalled because nothing has been submitted to the State regarding the complaint. What planet are these two living on? I guess they are disappoiinted that their scam is not going to result in the big lawsuit payday they were hoping for. By the way, has anyone seen the Treasurer even in the office doing her $45,000 a year job?
sophia makes this comment

Thursday, February 04 2010

Rose township residents should considering recalling Sue Slaughter. She is not a positive influence for the township and is preventing good things from happening.
Kyle makes this comment

Thursday, February 04 2010

She has never been in when I have had to go to the township. Lets stop her wasting our taxpayer money. Show me the recall paper I will sign!!!!!!!
Rob Namowicz makes this comment

Thursday, February 04 2010

If it were your gal who had taken a header down the stairs maybe you would be lackadaisical. Lyle is not. Let's see, Sue Slaughter threw herself down the stairs just to prove they were unsafe. Yea, that's the ticket, 'I'll throw myself down the stairs, that'll show em!" All you pot shotters should get down on your bony little knees while you can and thank God you haven't had a mishap landing you in the ER. Forgive my naivete, but to those who scoff, let me say try a little sympathy. Good Grief!
Dave makes this comment

Friday, February 05 2010

Gee Rob, did you witness the fall? I seem to remember that no one did. What makes you think it even happened? You seem to have opinions supplied by others.
rob namowicz makes this comment

Saturday, February 06 2010

So Dave is saying the entire thing is fiction. You might want to add a full last name to that comment.
Jen makes this comment

Sunday, February 07 2010

And why wasn't 911 called? If one sustained injuries, that it brought this much attention......... I would think it would have been in Sue Slaughters best interest to accept medical transport and seek medical attention in stead of waiting. What is going on with our elected officials in Rose Township? Maybe we need to start all over!
Margaret makes this comment

Sunday, February 07 2010

According to my sources, Supervisor Kalcec told the staff to call an ambulance but Sue Slaughter refused and left on her own. There is no medical documentation in the office that she suffered any injuries or is on any medical restrictions. I also understand that Workers Compensation denied Slaughter's claim after reviewing the incident.
Brian makes this comment

Monday, February 08 2010

I agree Jen. If the Treasurer's fall was legitimate, it would have been in her best interest to seek immediate medical attention. It appears that the Supervisor followed the correct procedure but Slaughter had something to hide. I agree with Dave. It looks like a set up to me.
Bob makes this comment

Saturday, March 06 2010

If a treasurer falls on the stairs and no one sees or hears it. . . . hmmmmm.
Kim makes this comment

Monday, March 08 2010

Can we get a translator for Bob?

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