Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten
SENIOR SERVICES
- New programs include pickleball education and wellness, East Coast swing and salsa dancing, and Lunch and Learns.
- Repaved the rear Senior Center Parking Lot at the Municipal Offices and built a new Senior Pavilion at the Senior Center.
PUBLIC SAFETY
- Increased staffing for Chesterfield Police Department.
- Staffing & Equipment improvements for Chesterfield Fire Department.
- In the planning stage for a new design for a New Fire Station.
- Added 10 new LED lights and upgrade 7 street lights to LED lighting on Jefferson Ave between Cotton Road and Sutton Road
- Installation of streetlight on 21 Mile Road and Briarfield.
- ·Brought installation of an overhead lighted crosswalk sign, and rapid flashing beacons with warning sign to the intersection of Jefferson and Hooker for residents to cross Jefferson safely.
- Revised the verbiage and definitions within our ordinances which repealed the prohibition of dogs within the boundaries of Township Parks and banned controlled substances in Township Parks.
WATER INFASTRUCTURE
- Reduced Water/Sewer expenses by over $240,000 by modernizing staffing and implementing recommendations by Plante Moran to rationalize purchases of equipment and systems.
- Secured $5 million in the Governor’s budget to resolve needed repairs to the Chesterfield Interceptor which serves over 4,000 homes at no additional cost to our residents.
- Crisis was avoided with the replacement of equipment at the Maurice DeMuynck Anchor Bay Pump Station by securing $4 million federal funding from Congresswoman McClain’s budget.
- Partnered with Macomb County Drain Commissioner on a $100,000 maintenance match to maintain drains within Chesterfield Township.
ROADS
- Total reconstruction of North Bay Industrial Park, which includes North Bay Drive, Precision Drive, and Commerce Boulevard to retain and further attract major manufacturing industries and secured 40% funding from Macomb County Department of Roads.
- Total reconstruction of 23-mile road from the Canadian National Railroad crossing to M3/Gratiot Avenue.
CLEANING UP THE TOWNSHIP
- Old DPW site, located on Gratiot, was decommissioned and demolished.
- Cleaned up the appearance of the 23 Mile and I-94 corridor by partnering with MDOT to cut and maintain the grass more frequently with a long-term vision of signage to Township.
- Cleaned up the trash, blight, removed dilapidated fences, and phragmites on 23-mile road in front of Raleigh Place Condominiums.
PARKS AND RECREATION
- Partnered with New Haven, Lenox Township, and Macomb County and secured a $45,000 grant for the Salt River Greenway Planning. This plan will create framework for the design and development of walking paths in our Township.
- Brought an International Bass Tournament and Chesterfield Township’s first-ever fireworks show to Brandenburg Park.
- Added a paved path to the Veterans Memorial Wall to make sure our disabled veterans can safely traverse to enjoy the wall and pay their respects to fallen comrades.
- Partnered with the DNR to purchase Brandenburg Park which will allow Chesterfield Township to solely make all operational and maintenance decisions.
- Brandenburg Park - replaced the boat launch, pier, replaced windows and doors at the building, installed concrete pads for benches, created a paved walkway, pickleball courtside pad, bike rack pad, barbeque foundation, and 6 ADA bench pads, and added sunshades at the splash pad.
TOWNSHIP FINANCIALS
- Increased General Fund balance in all major Township accounts.
- Reached agreements with 7 of 7 employee labor groups including incentives with wages and benefits making the Township an employer of choice including a highly competitive public safety package.
- Presented a 2023 Balanced Budget.
- Increased the Township’s Bond rating from AA- to AA.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Partnered with Anchor Bay School District to open the new Community Center with more improved Parks and Recreation programs at Sugarbush Elementary School.
- Trained all employees on First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Emergency Management Response, Incident Command System, and Leadership Management.
- Brought a Resolution to the Township Board to stand up against pending State Legislation bills SB0549-0554 and HB5088-5093 which would increase residents' water bills.