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Index to Articles in Michigan Municipal Review January 1999 — December 2000 Articles are listed chronologically under each topic heading. Benefits Consolidation Environmental Challenges: Stormwater permitting requirements will soon be arriving in your town, Prescription drug costs — Out of control?, Amy Field Report, Lois Thibault, Jan/Feb 1999, p31 George B. Davis, August 1999, p6-11 Gilmore, Dec 1999, p28 Michigan watches first municipal consolidation, Albert The DEQ’s “voluntary” general storm water permit”: 2000 to bring increases in health benefit premiums, K. Silfven, March 2000, p6-11 A problem solver for Michigan cities and villages, Steve Ramsby, Dec 1999, p29 Michigan’s first municipal consolidation — Is it George B. Davis, August 1999, p13 Retiree health care plans benefit employers, employees, working?, Albert K. Silfven, S/O 2000, p29-33 The League's approach to the Storm Water Phase II pro- John McCann, April 2000, p31 gram, Donald J. Stypula, August 1999, p14-16 Changes in Michigan’s Unemployment Security Act affect Economic Development/Planning What the League is doing to help the Phase II Storm municipal and other employers, Jim Ward, Dec 2000, Water communities, Donald J. Stypula, August pls Portage development process receives national 1999, p16 recognition, June 1999, p8& Water Quality Trading: Finding cost-effective solutions Town buys its cwn commuter plane, Dec 1999, p5 Blight for water quality problems in watersheds, George B. Don't forget the landscaping, Jan/Feb 2000, p5 Davis, August 1999, p17-21 From blight to bright, May 1999, p5 Dallas partners with grocery store chain to build library, Protecting urban headwater streams, James E. Smalli- City personalizes neglected properties, June 1999, p8 Jan/Feb 2000, p5 gan, August 1999, p22-23 Graffiti Attack Kit simplifies cleanup, August 1999, p5 Is a public market right for your community?, Marian Lawmakers push to revise the Michigan Drain Code, City improves housing by finding property owners, Dec Ashline and John Rasmussen, May 2000, p16-18 Donald J. Stypula, August 1999, p24-25 2000, ps A downtown for Willingboro, S/O 2000, p5 Storm water management and air quality regulations Inieractive code aids developers, S/O 2000, p5 to dominate environmental issues debate in 2000, Neighborhood revitalization, Nov 2000, p7 Celebrations & Festivals DonaldJ . Stypula, March 2000, p20-23 Groundwater supplies for “difficult” subdivisions, Sister Cities urges communities to “Pause for Peace”, Education Michael Sklash, June 2000, p29-31 Dec 1999, p5 Cleanup and composting ideas, June 2000, p42 City conducts backwards parade, March 2000, p5 Educating tomorrow’s leaders today: Local government Proud to compost, July 2000, p5 Celebrating community pride all season, June 2000, p6 education, Angie Boyce, Jan/Feb 1999, p12-13 5 easy steps to get ready for storm water regulations and Festivals boost off-season tourism, August 2000, p11 Inaugurating the Mayor's School, Joan Hutchison, issues, Craig Laurent and Larry J. Fleis, August Tips for planning a successful — and responsible — event, Jan/Feb 1999, p20 2000, p13 May 2000, p19-22, 27-28 Help your employees get the most out of training, Joan City of Marshall: Storm sewer improvements ease flood- Hutchison, Jan/Feb 1999, p20 ing, Abe Munfah and Robert S. Czachorski, Census How to concentrate when working in a cubicle, Joan August 2000, p14-15 Hutchison, April 1999, p23 50 ways to use the Census, Jan/Feb 2000, p10 Per diem for training elected officials, June 1999, p6 Clean Michigan Initiative grant and loan update, Vicki Census 2000 in a flash!, Jan/Feb 2000, p11-12 Do you know these people? (running effective meetings), Putala and Carrie Ricker, August 2000, p16-19 Five big reasons why you should encourage your commu- Joan Hutchison, June 1999, p20 Liquid assets: U.P. communities find solution in new regional water system, Bill Olsen, August 2000, nity’s residents to fill out their census form, Jan/Feb 11 reasons why you'll need your association beyond the 2000, p13 year 2000, Nov 1999, p25 p20-22 TMDLs: A “pollution budget” for waterways, George Step-by-step: How the census gets an accurate count, Ten marks of a professional, Joan Hutchison, Jan/Feb 2000, p14-15 Nov 1999, p31 B. Davis, August 2000, p23-24 Tools for promoting Census 2000, Jan/Feb 2000, p16 Training trends, Joan Hutchison, Nov 1999, p31 On-site best management practices for water quality control, Joe O'Brien, August 2000, p26-28 Field Report: Northern Michigan Public Service Acad- Repert highlights inexpensive storm water solutions, Clerks emy, Lois Thibault, Nov 1999, p35 August 2000, p29 Treat yourself to an educational opportunity, Kevin C. Oil filter saves dollars and environment, Dec 2000, p5 Michigan clerks earn professional recognition, Murphy, Jan/Feb 2000, p31 April 1999, p10 The 10 most influential education movements of the 20th Michigan clerks earn professional recognition, Century, Jan/Feb 2000, p33-35 Finance August 1999, p30 EOA applauded by media; U.P. training academy born, Revenue sharing projections available through Citizens New certification programs for clerks begin in 2000, Joan Hutchison, April 2000, p33 Chris Shelby, Dec 1999, p21-23 Is your fire chief prepared? ,C ecilia von Mizener, Research Council website, Eric Lupher, July 1999, pl2 Records initiative gets a boost, Jan/Feb 2000, p7 July 2000, p14-15 New booklet helps communities locate financing for NMoivcwhi igcalenr k chleornkosr eeda rnb y pIrIofMeCs,s ioMnaalr crhe co2g0ni0t0i,o n:p 5F irst three MiJcuhliyg a2n0 00Fi,r e pF1i5gh ters Training Council, Thad Taylor, projects, Nov 1999, p5 attain highest award from IIMC, May 2000, p29 Purchasing officers invited to learn, S/O 2000, p5 Hopwro jeacrtes ,w eG aprayy inJg. Bfuorr tikta?, CrDeeatci ve2 0f0i0n.a npci1n3g for public Small communities face big city issues, Dec 2000, p5 Communication “Enhancing Local Government” project expected to revolutionize information delivery to elected officials, General Law Villages Deapr7b orn TV recewves national honors, Jan/Feb 2000, John G. Fike, Dec 2000, p33 Why don't village presidents vote?, Lois Thibault, Cablecasting? Present your best image on TV, Cindie Nov 2000, p37 Environment Ryan and Heather Morris, March 2000, p29 City adopts customer service standards for cable internet City markets drinking water to customers; Jan/Feb Grants provider, June 2000, p5 1999, p5 Hot on the trail of road money, Craig Laurent and Whew! No more grammar or spelling-error guilt, Lawn mower program cuts pollution, Jan/Feb 1999, p5 Larry J. Fleis, April 2000, p18-20 Robert (Bob) L. Hegel, July 2000, p18 New Local Government Environmental Information Clean Michigan Initiative grant and loan update, Vicki Practical grammar tips for local officials (especially Network launched, March 1999, p28 Putala and Carrie Ricker, August 2000, p16-19 strongly left-brain-dominant types), Robert (Bob) L. EPA opens Local Government Compliance Assistance Hegel, July 2000, p19-24 Center, May 1999, p5 Zoning and housing code violations tackled, Eleanore J. Coloring book teaches kids to keep storm drains clean, Human Resources Hajian, August 2000, p30 May 1999, p5 Humor in HR: Strange but true comments from actual performance reviews, May 1999, p23 January/February 2001, MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL REVIEW Index to Articles in Michigan Municipal Review January 1999 — December 2000 Articles are listed chronologically under each topic heading. Benefits Consolidation Environmental Challenges: Stormwater permitting requirements will soon be arriving in your town, Prescription drug costs — Out of control?, Amy Field Report, Lois Thibault, Jan/Feb 1999, p31 George B. Davis, August 1999, p6-11 Gilmore, Dec 1999, p28 Michigan watches first municipal consolidation, Albert The DEQ’s “voluntary” general storm water permit”: 2000 to bring increases in health benefit premiums, K. Silfven, March 2000, p6-11 A problem solver for Michigan cities and villages, Steve Ramsby, Dec 1999, p29 Michigan’s first municipal consolidation — Is it George B. Davis, August 1999, p13 Retiree health care plans benefit employers, employees, working?, Albert K. Silfven, S/O 2000, p29-33 The League's approach to the Storm Water Phase II pro- John McCann, April 2000, p31 gram, Donald J. Stypula, August 1999, p14-16 Changes in Michigan’s Unemployment Security Act affect Economic Development/Planning What the League is doing to help the Phase II Storm municipal and other employers, Jim Ward, Dec 2000, Water communities, Donald J. Stypula, August pls Portage development process receives national 1999, p16 recognition, June 1999, p8& Water Quality Trading: Finding cost-effective solutions Town buys its cwn commuter plane, Dec 1999, p5 Blight for water quality problems in watersheds, George B. Don't forget the landscaping, Jan/Feb 2000, p5 Davis, August 1999, p17-21 From blight to bright, May 1999, p5 Dallas partners with grocery store chain to build library, Protecting urban headwater streams, James E. Smalli- City personalizes neglected properties, June 1999, p8 Jan/Feb 2000, p5 gan, August 1999, p22-23 Graffiti Attack Kit simplifies cleanup, August 1999, p5 Is a public market right for your community?, Marian Lawmakers push to revise the Michigan Drain Code, City improves housing by finding property owners, Dec Ashline and John Rasmussen, May 2000, p16-18 Donald J. Stypula, August 1999, p24-25 2000, ps A downtown for Willingboro, S/O 2000, p5 Storm water management and air quality regulations Inieractive code aids developers, S/O 2000, p5 to dominate environmental issues debate in 2000, Neighborhood revitalization, Nov 2000, p7 Celebrations & Festivals DonaldJ . Stypula, March 2000, p20-23 Groundwater supplies for “difficult” subdivisions, Sister Cities urges communities to “Pause for Peace”, Education Michael Sklash, June 2000, p29-31 Dec 1999, p5 Cleanup and composting ideas, June 2000, p42 City conducts backwards parade, March 2000, p5 Educating tomorrow’s leaders today: Local government Proud to compost, July 2000, p5 Celebrating community pride all season, June 2000, p6 education, Angie Boyce, Jan/Feb 1999, p12-13 5 easy steps to get ready for storm water regulations and Festivals boost off-season tourism, August 2000, p11 Inaugurating the Mayor's School, Joan Hutchison, issues, Craig Laurent and Larry J. Fleis, August Tips for planning a successful — and responsible — event, Jan/Feb 1999, p20 2000, p13 May 2000, p19-22, 27-28 Help your employees get the most out of training, Joan City of Marshall: Storm sewer improvements ease flood- Hutchison, Jan/Feb 1999, p20 ing, Abe Munfah and Robert S. Czachorski, Census How to concentrate when working in a cubicle, Joan August 2000, p14-15 Hutchison, April 1999, p23 50 ways to use the Census, Jan/Feb 2000, p10 Per diem for training elected officials, June 1999, p6 Clean Michigan Initiative grant and loan update, Vicki Census 2000 in a flash!, Jan/Feb 2000, p11-12 Do you know these people? (running effective meetings), Putala and Carrie Ricker, August 2000, p16-19 Five big reasons why you should encourage your commu- Joan Hutchison, June 1999, p20 Liquid assets: U.P. communities find solution in new regional water system, Bill Olsen, August 2000, nity’s residents to fill out their census form, Jan/Feb 11 reasons why you'll need your association beyond the 2000, p13 year 2000, Nov 1999, p25 p20-22 TMDLs: A “pollution budget” for waterways, George Step-by-step: How the census gets an accurate count, Ten marks of a professional, Joan Hutchison, Jan/Feb 2000, p14-15 Nov 1999, p31 B. Davis, August 2000, p23-24 Tools for promoting Census 2000, Jan/Feb 2000, p16 Training trends, Joan Hutchison, Nov 1999, p31 On-site best management practices for water quality control, Joe O'Brien, August 2000, p26-28 Field Report: Northern Michigan Public Service Acad- Repert highlights inexpensive storm water solutions, Clerks emy, Lois Thibault, Nov 1999, p35 August 2000, p29 Treat yourself to an educational opportunity, Kevin C. Oil filter saves dollars and environment, Dec 2000, p5 Michigan clerks earn professional recognition, Murphy, Jan/Feb 2000, p31 April 1999, p10 The 10 most influential education movements of the 20th Michigan clerks earn professional recognition, Century, Jan/Feb 2000, p33-35 Finance August 1999, p30 EOA applauded by media; U.P. training academy born, Revenue sharing projections available through Citizens New certification programs for clerks begin in 2000, Joan Hutchison, April 2000, p33 Chris Shelby, Dec 1999, p21-23 Is your fire chief prepared? ,C ecilia von Mizener, Research Council website, Eric Lupher, July 1999, pl2 Records initiative gets a boost, Jan/Feb 2000, p7 July 2000, p14-15 New booklet helps communities locate financing for NMoivcwhi igcalenr k chleornkosr eeda rnb y pIrIofMeCs,s ioMnaalr crhe co2g0ni0t0i,o n:p 5F irst three MiJcuhliyg a2n0 00Fi,r e pF1i5gh ters Training Council, Thad Taylor, projects, Nov 1999, p5 attain highest award from IIMC, May 2000, p29 Purchasing officers invited to learn, S/O 2000, p5 Hopwro jeacrtes ,w eG aprayy inJg. Bfuorr tikta?, CrDeeatci ve2 0f0i0n.a npci1n3g for public Small communities face big city issues, Dec 2000, p5 Communication “Enhancing Local Government” project expected to revolutionize information delivery to elected officials, General Law Villages Deapr7b orn TV recewves national honors, Jan/Feb 2000, John G. Fike, Dec 2000, p33 Why don't village presidents vote?, Lois Thibault, Cablecasting? Present your best image on TV, Cindie Nov 2000, p37 Environment Ryan and Heather Morris, March 2000, p29 City adopts customer service standards for cable internet City markets drinking water to customers; Jan/Feb Grants provider, June 2000, p5 1999, p5 Hot on the trail of road money, Craig Laurent and Whew! No more grammar or spelling-error guilt, Lawn mower program cuts pollution, Jan/Feb 1999, p5 Larry J. Fleis, April 2000, p18-20 Robert (Bob) L. Hegel, July 2000, p18 New Local Government Environmental Information Clean Michigan Initiative grant and loan update, Vicki Practical grammar tips for local officials (especially Network launched, March 1999, p28 Putala and Carrie Ricker, August 2000, p16-19 strongly left-brain-dominant types), Robert (Bob) L. EPA opens Local Government Compliance Assistance Hegel, July 2000, p19-24 Center, May 1999, p5 Zoning and housing code violations tackled, Eleanore J. Coloring book teaches kids to keep storm drains clean, Human Resources Hajian, August 2000, p30 May 1999, p5 Humor in HR: Strange but true comments from actual performance reviews, May 1999, p23 January/February 2001, MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL REVIEW Competing for scarce labor, Joseph W. Fremont, The 90th Michigan Legislature: Introducing the 11 Field Report: Village of Kalkaska municipal airport, May 1999, p31 freshmen with city or village experience, Judi Lintott Lois Thibault, May 2000, p45 Seniority pomts in promotions — How do they impact and Donald J. Stypula, March 1999, p18-21 “Read your way to the ballpark” made possible by local your workforce?, FrankJ . Landy, July 1999, p15 More than the usual suspects: Coalitions more critical in teamwork, July 2000, p26 Independent contractor or employee?, S/O 1999, p33 the new legislature, Caroline B. Weber, March Tricentennial! Detroit: Rising again at 300 years, Flex leave policy cuts absenteeism, Dec 1999, p5 1999, p22-24 Gene Scott, S/O 2000, p22-27 City expands role of volunteers, Dec 1999, p5 Introducing .. . Rep. Cameron Brown - R (Sturgis), Detroit’s Century Box to be opened New Year's Eve Pre-employment testing: Eliminating chance from your June 1999, p15 2000, Gene Scott, S/O 2000, p25 hiring process, Mindy L. Traxler, Dec 1999, p35 South Oakland County Mayors: A case study in how to Field Report: Village of Central Lake, Lois Thibault, The ins and outs of burnout: Its more important than make your voice heard, Dan Gilmartin, June 1999, S/O 2000, p45 you think, Michael Stratton, March 2000, p32-33 plg Field Report: (City of Caspian) Shall we preserve or What employee information should you keep?, May League urges Congress to include brownfields redevelop- modernize? Can we do both?, Lois Thibault, 2000, p41 ment incentives in Superfund reform bill, Judi Dec 2000, p35-37 Does Telework Work? It can, ify our municipality follows Lintott, S/O 1999, p23 Field Report: Village of Garden, Lois Thibault, these guidelines, Linda O. Goldberg, July 2000, “Repeat Offender” legislation becomes effective June 1999, p27 p27 October 1, S/O 1999, p24 Free newsletter promotes access for people with Federal legislation can enhance the partnership among Management disabilities, July 2000, p38 federal, state and local governments, Carl Levin, Cash rewards for police recruitment boost force, August Nov 1999, p6-7 Tips for evaluating police operations, Mark Nottley, 2000, p11 The Residency Act - An analysis and application, Sue March 1999, p27-28 Detroit Human Rights Department honored by construc- A. Jeffers, March 2000, p19 Four years ofc onsulting growth, Mark Nottley, tion industry, August 2000, p37 The Federal Workforce Investment Act: Action is needed May 1999, p28-29 Human resource record-keeping under federal regula- now to make it work, Mary Schuring, March 2000, Building successful teams: A few pointers, Leslie Krauz tions, Pamela-Denise Mack, S/O 2000, p41-43 p24-25 Stambaugh and Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, June City promotes working from home, Dec 2000, p5 Transportation funding headlines 2000 issues, Dan 1999, p10-11 Designing effective employment applications, Robert Gilmartin, April 2000, p17 Business planning for the public sector, Mark Nottley, Vercruysse and Gary Fealk, Dec 2000, p24-25 Changes in Michigan’s Unemployment Security Act affect July 1999, p13 municipal and other employers, Jim Ward, Dec Financial modeling has numerous applications, Intergovernmental Cooperation 2000, p18 Mark Nottley, S/O 1999, p35 Operational Reviews: It’s all in the approach, Unique driver license bureau opens in Dearborn, Legislative: Let Local Votes Count Mark Nottley, Dec 1999, p31 March 1999, p5 Monograph helps cities boost efficiency, Jan/Feb 2000, Village/township cooperation — A plan for growth, Let Local Votes Count ballot proposai is on — Ultimate p7 James G. Young and Melvin Hill, August 1999, success depends on you, Caroline Weber Kennedy, Field Report: Upper Peninsula city and village p26-29 March 2000, p12-14 managers and administrators, Lois Thibault, South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority: Late breaking ballot proposal update, Caroline Weber Jan/Feb 2000, p37 SHAES makes a major impact in Southwest Kennedy, March 2000, p15 It’s not your father’s DPW, Mark Nottley, Michigan, Randy Van Wynen, Ron Wise and New Math: The arithmetic ofl ocal control issues in the March 2000, p41 Al Vanderberg, July 2000, p8-13 Michigan Legislature, Scott Schrager, March 2000, The focus of this year’s workload, Mark Nottley, Field Report: Little Bay de Noc Regional Council of p16-17 May 2000, p43 Governments, Lois Thibault, July 2000, p37 Elected officials lead signature gathering efforts for Performance evaluations: A necessary evil?, Heather Liquid assets: U.P. communities find solution in new petition drive, Jennifer Hall, April 2000, p7 Van Poucker, July 2000, p33-35 regional water system, Bill Olsen, August 2000, In case you were wondering . . . , Jennifer Hall, Expanding our service scope, Mark Nottley, S/O 2000, p20-22 May 2000, p7 p34-35 From successful petition drive to November ballot pro- Our extended consulting family, Mark Nottley, Labor Relations posal: The Let Local Votes Count Campaign gains Dec 2000, p26 strength and momentum, Donald J. Stypula, July Guest Editorial: Bring back Act 312, Kent Herbert, 2000, p7 Mayors March 1999, p29-30 “... and the people's voice shall be heard.”, Donald J. What is labor/management cooperation? Marty Stypula, S/O 2000, p7 Mayor's Exchange Day a continuing success, Baaken, May 1999, p8-9 Local votes DO count: Success can't be measured by the Kelly Stanford, June 1999, p17 Union/management cooperation: What good is it?, number of votes cast, Judi Lintott, Dec 2000, p7 South Oakland County Mayors: A case study in how to Marty Baaken, May 1999, p11-12 make your voice heard, Dan Gilmartin, June 1999, Labor/management cooperation: How do we get started?, plg Marty Baaken, May 1999, p14-16 Local Government Features Mayors to lead coast-to-coast relay to boost organ and Labor/Management Cooperation: Who's doing it in Field Report: City of Harbor Springs — With a little sup- tissue donation, March 2000, p27 Michigan?, Marty Baaken, May 1999, p18-19 port, one person really can make it happen, Frederick Mayors Exchange offers networking bonanza, Geuder, S/O 1999, p26-27 Kelly Stanford, April 2000, p25 Legal Field Report: Calumet, Lois Thibault, March 1999, Partnering for the future, Marilynn Semonick, p34-35 Nov 2000, p26-27 Plain English should be used in municipal resolutions Field Report: Village of Mackinaw City, Lois Thibault, and ordinances, George Hathaway and William L. April 1999, p31 MML Foundation Steude, May 1999, p24 Field Report: City of Menominee, Lois Thibault, Don't get taken in by a “takings” law suit, Jennifer May 1999, p35 MML Foundation sponsors statewide symposium: Hall, July 1999, p5-9 Millenium celebration planned in Zeeland, June 1999, Event looks at “The Future of Local Government”, p6 David N. Osborn, June 1999, p13 Legislative Alaskan city changes mayors monthly, June 1999, p6 Report from Midland: The future ofl ocal government in City guarantees satisfaction, July 1999, p18 Michigan, Diane M. Herman, Dec 1999, p17 In all, 97-98 session proves positive for locals, Daniel P. Field Report: City of Ironwood, Lois Thibault, Field Report: Symposium on the Future of Local Govern- Gilmartin, March 1999, p6-7 July 1999, p19 ment, Lois Thibault, Dec 1999, p39 Michigan House Committee Assignments, March 1999, Field Report: Village of Carney, Lois Thibault, Year-end giving can reduce tax burden, John G. Fike, p9 August 1999, p41 Nov 2000, p31 Michigan Senate Committee Assignments, March 1999, Pinconning mayor honored, Nov 1999, p5 Thanks for making the 2000 Silent Auction a Huge plo Winners: 1999 Michigan Municipal Achievement success, Terri Hetzel Murphy, Dec 2000, p17 First phase of term limits begins in the Michigan House, Awards, Nov 1999, p9-20 “Enhancing Local Government: project expected to Scott Schrager, March 1999, p11-12 Gaylord cultivates alpine advantages of northern revolutionize information delivery to elected officials, Environmental issues - Old guard departs; new guard “mitten”, Lois Thibault, March 2000, p34-35 John G. Fike, Dec 2000, p33 takes over, Donald J. Stypula, March 1999, p14- Field Report: Bellaire ponders cityhood, Lois Thibault, 16 April 2000, p37 MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL REVIEW, January/February 2001 37 MM Issues National League of Cities Field Report: Beyond the obvious, why do we have ceme- teries?, Lois Thibault, August 2000, p39-41 The President’s Message: 1899-1999 . . . Centennial Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer elected second vice presi- City reuses wastewater for nonpotable needs, Eleanore J. Celebration, Nancy Crandall, Jan/Feb 1999, p6-7 dent of the National League of Cities, Jan/Feb 1999, Hajian, August 2000, p41 Spotlight on MMLs History, Shirley Smith, Jan/Feb p9 Employee initiative traps trash at landfill, S/O 2000, 1999, p14-17 NLC: Doing a big job for small communities — p46 Who you? Write for us? SURE!, Jan/Feb 1999, p29 Membership in the National League of Cities is valu- GIS monitors snow on the roads, Nov 2000, p7 Spotlight on MMLs History: The League’s Mr. Smith able, affordable, Clarence E. Anthony, April 1999, Energy retrofit saves millions, Nov 2000, p7 goes to Washington, Shirley S. Smith, April 1999, p16-17 Oil filter saves dollars and environment, Dec 2000, p5 p18-20 The “Doctor” relocates his practice, William C. 1999 MML Legislative Conference Photo Essay, Mathewson, August 1999, p31 May 1999, p20-21 MML vice president named to NLC policy leadership Recreation & Parks League president tours the state, Bill Mathewson, post, May 2000, p5 Free golf course remodeling brochure, Jan/Feb 2000, p5 S/O 1999, p20-22 NLC: Protecting your interests in the nation’s cajntal, Public playgrounds: The changing face of accessibility, Farewell to a past president: David Calhoun, MML Bob Knight, July 2000, p16-17 Kristopher Rutherford, May 2000, p8-11 President, Nov 1999, p21 Help reduce the minority of women in politics, Bill Meeting playground safety guidelines on a limited Board selects new president, vice president; Delegates Barnes, July 2000, p26 budget, Sam “Butch” DeFillipo, May 2000, p13-15 elect new trustees, Joan Hutchison, Dec 1999, p6-7 Two clever ways to clean up your community, May Opening keynote speaker Helen Thomas offered advice, Public Safety (See also “Youth”) 2000, p46 shared lifetime of White House memories, Kathie City employs goats to groom parks, June 2000, p5 Grinzinger, Dec 1999, p13 Using volunteers in community policing, June 1999, p8 Your growing investment: The top ten best street trees to League honors supporters of local government, Joan A combination fire department that works, George W. plant in Northeast and Midwest states, Ben Askren, Hutchison, Dec 1999, p14-15 Sheets, June 1999, ph4-15 June 2000, p8-9 1999 Convention Snapshots, Dec 1999, p18-19 Dearborn fire department receives arson dog, Nov 1999, Your community should be a Tree City USA!, June President's Message: Devote yourself to your community, pd 2000, p11-16 Ingrid Sheldon, Jan/Feb 2000, p8-9 Police teach parents how to protect kids from the Internet, Money really can grow on trees, Ben Askren, August League softball team scores big win with staff, George Nov 1999, p5 2000, p25 D. Goodman, Jan/Feb 2000, p18 Howell police officer creates award-winning apple pie, Athletes: Future leaders or future inmates?, Jennifer MML Salutes its Business Associates, May 2000, Susan Selasky, Dec 1999, p24-25 Hall, Nov 2000, p10-14 p23-26 Community cops get a beep on crime, Jan/Feb 2000, p5 Audited Financial State:»ents for year ended June 30, GIS maps find arson targets, March 2000, p5 Retirement Planning 1999, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, May 2000, Port Huron Fire Department earns accreditation, May 2000, p5 p32-35 Why international diversification makes sense, John Gilmartin named MML deputy director; Other organiza- U.P firefighters plan 106th annual tournament, McCann, March 2000, p45 tional changes announced, George D. Goodman, May 2000, p5 “Choose to Save” program encourages public employees August 2000, p5-7 Program prevents grocery cart theft, June 2000, p5 to save for retirement, John McCann, March 1999, Winners in the 2000 Michigan Municipal Achievement Facility _ ‘npoints officers, June 2000, p5 p25 Awards Competition, S/O 2000, p9-21 System tracks abductions, June 2000, p5 Choosing the right IRA for your needs, John McCann, New League president has big ideas, Judi Lintott, Digital fingerprints save time, July 2000, p5 April 1999, p24-25 Nov 2000, p9 Silent alarms cut crime, July 2000, p5 Public employers are making it easier for employees to Delegates elect new officers to lead MML in 2000-01, Mobile precinct works, July 2000, p5 save for retirement, John McCann, S/O 1999, p25 Patsy Clark, Dec 2000, p8-9 Police carry defibrillators, July 2000, p5 Retiree health care plans benefit employers, employees, General sessions inspire action and provide information South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority: John McCann, April 2000, p31 all municipal officials can use, Frank L. Crosby and SHAES makes a major impact in Southwest Michigan, New investment advice services for retirement plan par- Michele Tracy-Andres, Dec 2000, p10-11 Randy Van Wynen, Ron Wise and Al Vanderberg, ticipants, john McCann, July 2000, p35 Audited financial statements for years ended June 30, July 2000, p8-13 1999 and 2000, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Is your fire chief prepared? , Cecilia von Mizener, Risk Management Dec 2000, p20-23 July 2000, pl4-15 Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council, Thad Taylor, Practical risk management begins with the first step, MML Issues: Let Local Votes Count July 2000, p15 Kevin C. Murphy, Jan/Feb 1999, p18 Cash rewards for police recruitment boost force, August Word to the wise: Tell me what I want to hear, Kevin C. Let Local Votes Count ballot proposal is on — Ultimate 2000, pl Murphy, April 1999, p27 success depends on you, Caroline Weber Kennedy, Community policing: Fighting crime and rebuilding com- Speaking of dogs and skate parks . . . , Kevin C. March 2000, p12-14 munities, Robert G. Torricelli, August 2000, p42 Murphy, June 1999, p24-25 Late breaking ballot proposal update, Caroline Weber Breathing apparatus saves firefighters, S/O 2000, p5 Fleet safety is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3, Kevin C. Murphy, Kennedy, March 2000, p15 Cop-in-a-box watches rail crossings, Nov 2000, p7 August 1999, p35 New Math: The arithmetic of local control issues in the Videos document domestic abuse, Nov 2000, p7 When one policy just isn’t enough, Kevin C. Murphy, Michigan Legislature, Scott Schrager, March 2000, Community policing program makes community more Nov 1999, p27 p16-17 “family-friendly”, Roxanne Turner and George Treat yourself to an educational opportunity, Kevin C. Elected officials lead signature gathering efforts for Sippert, Nov 2000, p23-24 Murphy, Jan/Feb 2000, p31 petition drive, jennifer Hall, April 2000, p7 Community Policing: Fighting crime and rebuilding Factors to consider when purchasing insurance, In case you were wondering .. . , Jennifer Hall, communities, Robert G. Torricelli, Nov 2000, p27 Kevin C. Murphy, April 2000, p35 May 2000, p7 Oxnard establishes police foundation, Dec 2000, p5 Why insurance won't pay non-monetary claims, Field Report: (Pellston) Local control is key for local Fire safety is your job, Dec 2000, p38 Kevin C. Murphy, June 2000, p37 issues, Lois Thibault, June 2000, p41 Sewer backups: OK, you win, Kevin C. Murphy, From successful petition drive to November ballot pro- August 2000, p31 Public Works posal: The Let Local Votes Count Campaign gains Steer clear of “limitless” insurance options, Kevin C. strength and momentum, Donald J. Stypula, Pothole patching posse provides positive PR, June 1999, Murphy, Nov 2000, p33 July 2000, p7 p6 We did it! Mayors and city officials gather to present Creative engineering yields Giant-Vac for downtown, Smoke-Free Initiative signed petitions to qualify LLVC proposal for the fall August 1999, p5 election ballot, Donald J. Stypula, August 2000, p9 It’s not your father’s DPW, Mark Nottley, March MML Expands Smoke-Free Initiative Program, Donald “.. - and the people's voice shall be heard.”, Donald J. 2000, p41 J. Stypula, Jan/Feb 2000, p25 Stypula, S/O 2000, p7 Don’t trash that 286 just yet: Ground-up computers Data collection complete; focus begins on direct commu- Locai votes DO count: Success can't be measured by the make great pothole filler, March 2000, p46 nity assistance, Kalli Credit, March 2000, p30-31 number of votes cast, Judi Lintott, Dec 2000, p7 Liquid assets: U.P. communities find solution in new Smoke-Free Environments Law Project can help munici- regional water system, Bill Olsen, August 2000, palities, Kimberly Elrod, Dec 2000, p19 p20-22 January/February 2001, MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL REVIEW Social Services Getting control of the problem — Your consequence man- Safe Night helps keep America’s Promise, Jennifer agement plan, Federal Emergency Management Smith, S/O 1999, p7 Public workers run successful programs for the poor, Association, May 1999, p32-33 Learning from the experts, Mary Charles, S/O 1999, Jan/Feb 1999, p5 PTI introduces cooperative purchasing contract to help p8-9 Health care for children —- “MIChild”, Jan/Feb 1999, local governments find Y2K solutions, June 1999, Character Unlimited: Building better communities pll p23 through character education, Mathew Pung, S/O Feed your community's kids for free this summer, March Y2K problems inevitable, Senate panel says, Robert A. 1999, p10-11 1999, p5 Rankin, July 1999, p16 Teen delegates attend 101st MML Convention, Center helps families, June 1999, p8 How will Y2K affect the U.S. economy?, July 1999, pi7 Roxanne Turner, S/O 1999, p13 Posters urging nonviolence now available, June 1999, Detroit part of a Chicago-to-Boston alliance: 7 rust belt Working to prevent school violence, Joan Hutchison, ps cities will try to lick the Y2K bug together, Melanie S/O 1999, p15 The Federal Workforce Investment Act: Action is needed Eversley, August 1999, p39 Michigan communities . . . Keeping America’s Promise, npo2w4 -2to5 make it work, Mary Schuring, March 2000, The year 2000 bug’s insidious & deadly companion, Mary Grill, S/O 1999, p16-17 Mike Genin, S/O 1999, p31 Practical aspects of involving youth in your community, Can you help end childhood hunger and malnutrition?, Personal/family preparation timeline, Nov 1999, p33 S/O 1999, p18-19 April 2000, p5 Significant provisions on the federal Y2K liability legis- The Ten Commandments of youth involvement, S/O HUD homes for sale $1 each, May 2000, p5 lation, Brant A. Freer, Dec 1999, p37 1999, p18 Day care centers stay open late, August 2000, p11 Police teach parents how to protect kids from the Internet, Refurbished city vehicles used by working poor, August Traffic & Transportation Planning Nov 1999, p5 2000, p11 Mediation program for juvenile offenders, Nov 1999, ‘Traffic sheds’ can reduce rural sprawl, Jan/Feb 2000, 5 Technology p38 Youth — Our future, Joan Hutchison, Nov 1999, p31 Establishing a comprehensive approach to transportation Police officers mentor students, Dec 1999, p5 Infrastructure development using fiber optic/traffic planning and implementation, Rodney L. Arroyo, Involving youth in our future, Jennifer Hall & Kathie camera technology, April 1999, p5 April 2000, p8-11 Grinzinger, Dec 1999, p8-9 Strategic planning: Information technology in the public Facilitating public input through “futuring” process, Essexville teen leads museum makeover, Amy Jo sector, Steven D. Florez, April 1999, p7-9 Rodney L. Arroyo, April 2000, p10 Johnson, Dec 1999, p10-11 How to successfully implement a Geographic Information Pavement planning saves big, Craig Laurent and Phoenix provides jobs for youth, Jan/Feb 2000, p7 System (GIS), Ellen S. Taub, April 1999, p11-13 Larry J. Fleis, April 2000, p13 New primer guides officials on youth councils, Jan/Feb Coldwater’s not just on the Information Highway, they Up-front planning is the key to successful road projects, 2000, p17 own the road, Linden H. Cox, April 1999, p14-15 William Costick and John J. Hiltz, April 2000, America’s children threatened by ten key social problems, Police teach parents how to protect kids from the Internet, p14-16 July 2000, p25 Nov 1999, p5 Transportatioy nding headlines 2000 issues, Dan Teen center offers variety of programs in a positive Simplicity for e-commerce; equity for all — A primer on Gilmarti:, Apel 2000, Pp1 7 atmosphereJu,l y 2000, p29 taxing (and not taxing) electronic commerce, Tom Hot on the trail of road money, Craig Laurent and Maps show the way to progress, Nov 2000, p7 Bonnett, Nov 1999, p22-23 LarryJ . Fleis, April 2000, p18-20 Athletes: Future leaders or future inmates?, Jennifer Share your views on e-commerce, Jeff Fletcher, The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning can Hall, Nov 2000, p10-14 Nov 1999, p23 help make your local roads safer, Sue Guggemos, Local star nets big win on the leadership field, Jennifer Are you web wise? How to manage your risks in cyber- April 2000, p21 Hall, Nov 2000, p13 space, Kimberly A. Paulson, Jan/Feb 2000, p26 Improving motorist safety on urban roadways, Pat Farmington Hills workshop addresses youth involvement, AvJoiadn /Ftheebs e 2w0e0b0 ,s itpe 2p7it falls, Kathryn L. Ossian, Johnson, April 2000, p22-24 Meghan Broderick, Nov 2000, p15-16 valuating Michigan’s “repeat offender” laws, Alicia Michigan communities and youth councils, Meghan GIS maps find arson targets, March 2000, p5 Sledge and Anne Readett, April 2000, p26-27 Broderick, Nov 2000, p16 Software helps communities weigh costs of development Youth determine Charlotte’s recreational future, Julie incentives, Lincoln Bates, March 2000, p43 Don't trash that 286 just yet: Ground-up computers Youth GirPlrsi cSet,a teN otve ac2he0s0 0,lo capl1 7g-o1v8e rnment, Alan G. Vander- make great pothole filler, March 2000, p46 Wanted: Effective Youth Employment Programs, berg, Nov 2000, p19-22 MML to inventory municipal technology use, Roberta March 1999, p35 Set a “SHINEi”n g example, Nov 2000, p38 Estes, May 2000, p30-31 MML encourages members to become a Community of Convention workshops by, for and about youth show local City adopts customer service standards for cable internet Promise, Jennifer Smith, May 1999, p27 officials how to involve and assist kids, Meghan provider, June 2000, p5 At-risk youth take stake in maintaining clean city, Broderick, Dec 2000, p14-15 @ ICMA launches online purchasing site for information August 1999, p5 technology products, June 2000, p39 Police start early to deter gangs, August 1999, p5 Digital fingerprints save time, July 2000, p5 And how are the children? ,R ev. Patrick T. O’Nell, Candidate forums on the web, S/O 2000, p5 S/O 1999, p5 Cybermobile boosts technology literacy, S/O 2000, p5 How the League is helping youth for the future, Interactive code aids developers, S/O 2000, p5 Joan Hutchison, S/O 1999, p6-7 Do you really have a back-up plan?, Clyde W. 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