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2019 Meeting Dates Archive
Note: All regular monthly meetings are held at DeCarlo’s Banquet Center, 6015 E 10 Mile Rd, at Mound, Warren, MI 586-759-6500 at Noon. Regular monthly training fee for members is $20 and includes lunch.

January 8, 2019: Board meeting ONLY
February 12, 2019: General Meeting and Nominations for Officers and Board
March 28 and 29, 2019: 29th Annual Educational Conference - Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI (phone: 989.772.4000). The Board is working on training and other details. More info as it becomes available.
April 9, 2019: General meeting and Election of Officers and Board
May 14, 2019: General meeting
June 11, 2019: General meeting
July, 2019: No meeting scheduled
August, 2019: No meeting scheduled
September 10, 2019: General meeting; Training: Ken Siver, Southfield's Mayor, will speak on what Southfield is doing to preserve its housing stock, through such programs as Southfield's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZ) and partnering with the Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI).
October 8, 2019: Mini-conference All Day
November 12, 2019: General meeting
December 10, 2019: Holiday Meeting - Training and location TBA

Past Events Archive

December 10, 2019 (noon) (meeting agenda)
Annual Networking Conference and December Meeting at Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights (34911 Van Dyke Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312)
Training: Brian Riley and Nathan Izydorek will give a summary of their classes at the 2019 National AACE Conference (register here)

November 12, 2019 (noon)
General Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: A representative from Inner City Contracting will discuss the 'dangerous building' demolition process including utility shut offs, well and septic abandonment, asbestos abatement and general permitting requirements.

October 8, 2019 (noon)
2019 Fall Mini-Conference - Vista Tech Center (18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152)
Training: Refer to agenda; Note: Registration is required by Noon on September 27 (conference agenda)
(Ken Siver presentation)

September 10, 2019 (noon)
General Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Ken Siver, Southfield's Mayor, will speak on what Southfield is doing to preserve its housing stock, through such programs as Southfield's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZ) and partnering with the Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI). (meeting agenda)

June 11, 2019 (noon)
General Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Dan Klemptner from Rosati, Shultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler: Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement. He will allow plenty of time for Q&A. (meeting agenda)

May 14, 2019 (noon)
General Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Paul Weisberger, General Counsel, Wild Bill’s Tobacco returns to bring us up to date on State marijuana laws. (meeting agenda)

April 9, 2019 (noon)
General Meeting and Election of Officers and Board at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Amy Fowlkes, Ordinance Officer for Holly Township, will present information on CISMA and invasive plant control. Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) is a partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, tribes, individuals, and various interested groups that manage invasive species (or weeds) in a defined area

March 28-29, 2019
Annual Educational Conference (Details to follow)
29th Annual Educational Conference – Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI;
Join fellow professionals for a variety of educational training. See registration and course descriptions for details. (scheduled agenda) (registration form) (conference scholarship application)

February 12, 2019 (noon)
General Meeting and Nominations for Officers and Board at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Belinda Kingsley will present info regarding the classes at the Oct 2018 AACE conference which she attended and represented MACEO. The topics to be presented include Hearing Voices, Marijuana Grows Health & Hazards, Millennials & Code Enforcement, Photography for Successful Enforcement and Social Media – Don’t Fear the Twitter

January 8, 2019 (noon)
Board meeting at Jackson City Hall (161 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49203)
Board meeting ONLY: (board meeting agenda) (board minutes)

December 11, 2018 (noon) (meeting agenda and registration form)
Annual Networking Conference and December Meeting at Wyndham Garden Hotel (34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI) (minutes)

Please Register before December 7, 2018 *YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND*

Speaker: Andy Copeland / Novi Fire Protection Officer – NFPA Fire Instructor at Schoolcraft and Macomb Colleges will do a presentation on the benefits of understanding the Fire Protection Act

White Elephant Gift Exchange! (W.E.G.) Bring your W.E.G. to exchange during the conference

$25.00 training fee includes lunch buffet. This is for Members and Non-Members so bring your staff!

November 13, 2018 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: (meeting agenda) (board agenda)

October 9, 2018
2018 Fall Mini-Conference - VisTA Tech Center (18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152)
Training: Refer to agenda; Note: Registration is required by Noon on September 28 (conference agenda)
(Member Berry’s Membership Committee Proposal) (Municipal Code Enforcement Presentation – Ralph “Skip” Maccarone)

September 11, 2018 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Brian Riley of Novi will present: Code Enforcement Game Theory.

June 12, 2018 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Sergeant Shaun Street of the Michigan State Police will discuss methamphetamine production methods, marijuana THC extraction, and their dangers to property and public safety. Hank Berry of Huntington Woods will present a brief Membership Committee Proposal. (meeting agenda) (board agenda)

May 8, 2018 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Kenny Peskin, Director, Industry Programs International Sign Association – will present a 60-90 minute program on sign code enforcement, including digital signs. ICC admin credits will apply to this class. See signs.org for information on the ISA.

April 10, 2018 (noon)
General meeting, Election of Officers & Board at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Stanley T. Dobry, Esq. – Arbitrator, Mediator and Fact Finder will discuss Social Media Policies and Public Employees (meeting agenda)

March 8-9, 2018
Annual Educational Conference
28th Annual Educational Conference – Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI; Phone 989.772.4000. Join fellow professionals for a variety of educational training. See registration and course descriptions for details. (registration form and agenda) (event survey results) (meeting minutes)

February 13, 2018 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Luke Hassevoort LMSW – Assistant Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Manager at Common Ground of Oakland County will discuss how each person can play a role in ending Human Trafficking

December 12, 2017 (noon) (meeting agenda and registration form)
Annual Networking Conference and White Elephant Gift Exchange at Wyndham Garden Hotel (34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI)
Please Register before December 6, 2017 *YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND*

Speakers: Paul Evans, Brian Riley & Al Daisley attended the American Association of Code Enforcement October National Conference - they will discuss: Classes: ICC Property Maintenance Updates, Why Measures Matter, Violators with Mental Issues, Game Theory (Games people play when contacted by Code Enforcement) & Legal Class – The Closer

White Elephant Gift Exchange! (W.E.G.) Bring your W.E.G. to exchange during the Conference

$25.00 training fee includes lunch This is for Members and Non-Members so bring your staff!

November 14, 2017 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Dr. Ken Wolf will be speaking about personal safety on the job

October 10, 2017 (8:00 AM)
2017 Fall Mini-Conference - Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois, Troy MI)
Training: Center for Community Progress - Strategic Code Enforcement (updated conference agenda)

September 12, 2017 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Stephanie Krieger, founder of s7 Consulting, will give a presentation on Human Trafficking. Please do not miss this important presentation. See her website at http://s7consulting.com/ for more speaker information. See The Polaris Project website for extensive information regarding human trafficking.

June 13, 2017 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Lisa A. Anderson of JRSJ Law Firm speaking on: Reed vs.Gilbert - Supreme Court Decision regarding sign content and the impact this decision has had on municipal sign codes.

May 9, 2017 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Attorney for Wild Bill’s Tobacco will discuss 'Medical Marijuana - New changes in the law and how they affect our communities.'

April 11, 2017 (noon)
General meeting and Election of Officers and Board at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Patrick Burtch – City Manager from the City of Jackson will discuss 'How Codes and Zoning have been used to effect change in the community.'

March 9-10, 2017
Annual Educational Conference
27th Annual Educational Conference – Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI; Phone 989.956.0460. See registration form and agenda for training. Nominations for Officers and Board. Full Day on Thursday, with lunch, and networking reception after class, and half day on Friday to assist in travel. (registration form and agenda)

February 14, 2017 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Bob Schutz P.E. (Columbus Ohio Building Official) is back to discuss Interpersonal Skills and Legal Aspects for Code Enforcement Officers - Don't miss this class - Class will run at least 1-1/2 hours

December 13, 2016 (noon) - RSVP by Dec 2nd
Holiday Meeting and White Elephant Gift Exchange at Wyndham Garden Hotel (34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI)
Speaker: Representative from Grace Centers of Hope – Pontiac … ‘Rebuilding Communities Together’
30th Anniversary Special Price of $20 for lunch - a 30% Discount for Our Members (Non-members $35). Please join us for this special occasion to enjoy lunch with each other and a little Christmas Cheer with the Grace Centers of Hope Christmas Caroling

Bring your white elephant gift to exchange during this networking conference. Meeting with Luncheon included is $20; you must RSVP to MACEO by December 2nd to Jeannie Niland at 248-347-0438. Note: You cannot attend the December meeting if you do not have a reservation. Additionally, if you make a reservation and do not show up, we must send you a bill for the cost of the lunch. Hope to see you in December! (meeting agenda and registration form)

November 8, 2016 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Jim Licari - Commercial and Residential Appraiser from the Novi Assessing Department will discuss 'County Assessing Documents as an Information Resource for Code Enforcement Officers. Al Daisley - Code Enforcement Officer from Orion Twsp, will discuss his case against the 'Detroit Free Press' for littering (shopping circulars delivered to driveways) and the subsequent case filed against Orion Twsp by the Free Press in Federal Court. ”

October 11, 2016 (8:00 AM)
2016 Fall Mini-Conference - VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College Room (18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152) (conference agenda and registration form)

Training: Robert Schutz, PE, PS, CBO, noted speaker and Deputy Building Official for Columbus, Ohio will be our speaker with both sessions based upon the Property Maintenance Code. View class descriptions.

September 13, 2016 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Safeguard Properties – Heather Lazar presents “Foreclosures and Abandonment: Understanding the Process, Impacts, and Solutions for Cities” (meeting agenda)

June 14, 2016 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (6015 E. 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Training: Livonia Building Official Alex Bishop presents - Handicap Parking Guidelines including ADA and the Michigan Building Code – How we can help maintain compliance with these codes.

May 10, 2016 (noon)
General meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Training: Speet v. Schuette (case details), Ruling on Beggars in the Right of Way, the US 6th Circuit Court Ruling explained by City of Novi Law Firm: Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.

April 12, 2016 (noon)
General meeting and Election of Officers and Board at DeCarlo's in Warren
Training: ROUND TABLE: Best Municipal Practices of our Members (meeting agenda) (meeting minutes)

March 10-11, 2016
Annual Educational Conference
26th Annual Educational Conference - Doherty Hotel, Clare, MI (registration form and agenda) (meeting minutes)

February 9, 2016 (noon)
General Meeting and Nominations for Officers and Board at DeCarlo's in Warren
Training: Suzette Gysel - Animal Control Officer from Madison Heights, will give a presentation on 'How to avoid dog bites' and work with our animal friends! The 'Best Practices Committee' will do a short presentation about how to pull best practices information together for group dissemination. (meeting minutes)

December 8, 2015 (noon)
Holiday Meeting and White Elephant Gift Exchange at Wyndham Garden Hotel (34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI)
Speaker: Representative from Grace Centers of Hope – Pontiac … ‘Rebuilding Communities’

Bring your white elephant gift to exchange during this networking conference. Meeting with Luncheon included is $25; you must RSVP to MACEO by November 30th. Note: You cannot attend the December meeting if you do not have a reservation. Additionally, if you make a reservation and do not show up, we must send you a bill for the cost of the lunch. Hope to see you in December! (meeting agenda and registration form)

November 10, 2015 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Speaker: Shane LaPorte – City of Jackson – Former Police Officer and current Code Enforcement Officer
The important relationship between community maintenance and community safety (agenda)

October 13, 2015 (8:00 AM)
2015 Fall Mini-Conference - NEW VENUE: VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College Room VT460 (18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152) (conference agenda and registration form)
All Day Training with Hot Buffet Lunch included is $35 for MACEO members ($50 for non-members). Limited to first 50 members. Don’t miss this conference !!

Morning Session - Brad Maynes – Law Office of Paul E. Burns in Brighton
Court Preparation including depositions,showcause hearings,trials and evidentury hearings, plus, instruction on effective court testimony
Afternoon Session – Lee Meadows Ph.D. – Walsh College
Culture and Diversity Training for Public Employees: Today’s multi-cultural communities require that we embrace diversity individually and institutionally. This session will show attendees how to create an attitude that invites and celebrates the differences in people.

September 8, 2015 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI) (meeting minutes)
Speaker: Macomb Police Academy – Safe Driving Techniques, Presented by Jason Poole

June 9, 2015 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI) (meeting minutes)
Michael G. Loper, PEM, Homeland Security Specialist for Oakland County, MI will present the following class:
- Emergency Management Overview to include Michigan Public Act 390 and FEMA disaster declaration process
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Interface with Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- State requirements / Michigan Damage Assessment Handbook (MI-CIMS WebEOC, Field Survey Worksheets) Kits, safety

May 12, 2015 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI) (meeting minutes)
Stephen J. Mahoney, CCA/CPAgMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Environmental Stewardship Division to discuss Right to Farm/Biosolids Programs.

April 14, 2015 (noon)
Regular Meeting and Annual Election of Officers / Board Members at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Case Study: Attorney Vahan Vanerian (Secrest, Wardle–Troy MI), will present the elements of a case in which a local ordinance officer was charged with trespassing by their resident. Mr. Vanerian will explain the situation and discuss the court process that followed - Legal Aspects.

March 19-20, 2015
Educational Conference Event scholarships Available! (learn more)
25th Annual Educational Conference - Doherty Hotel, Clare, MI. (registration form and agenda)

February 10, 2015 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Chuck Bellmore, Assistant Superintendent Clinton Township Water Department, will be speaking about environmental issues, including: Federal and State regulations for: car washes, trucking companies washing trucks, gas stations, and other zoning issues that impact the water and sewer system, such as flooded parking lots (not just stagnant water) and cars dripping oil in the streets. He will also discuss backflow preventers and how to protect the water supply system as well as mosquito control.

December 9, 2014 (noon)
Holiday Meeting and White Elephant Gift Exchange at Best Western Plus Sterling Inn Conference Center (34911 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI)
Bring your white elephant gift to exchange during this networking conference. Registration from to be posted. Meeting with Luncheon included is $25; you must RSVP to Jeannie Niland at 248-347-0438 by November 26th. Note: You cannot attend the December meeting if you do not have a reservation. Additionally, if you make a reservation and do not show up, we must send you a bill for the cost of the lunch. Hope to see you in December!

Speakers: Rebuilding Together's Executive Director, Al Kaczkowski, along with Rick Lampi, who serves the area of Southfield and Farmington Hills, will present "Helping Communities Help Neighbors in Need." The mission statement of Rebuilding Together is: "Bringing volunteers and communities together, to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners." Rebuilding Together Oakland County is located at: 31700 W. Twelve Mile Road, Ste. 201, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 . (meeting agenda and registration form)

November 13, 2014 (noon) - note day change from Tuesday to Thursday due to Veterans Day
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Don’t Get Washed Away With Flood Claims presented by Anthony Randazzo Esq. from the Law Firm of Secrest Wardle out of Troy MI. This is a timely WEBINAR that addresses laws and procedures regarding basement flooding and responsibilities for municipalities and property owners alike. This is a must see presentation after the historic flooding event that occurred on August 11, 2014 in metro Detroit and beyond. Meeting with luncheon included $20; you must RSVP to Jeannie Niland at 734-347-0438. (meeting agenda)

October 14, 2014 (8:00 AM)
2014 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center (45175 W. 10 mile Rd, Novi, MI)

AM Session-Dr. Ken Wolf, Ph.D., and Marilyn Knight, MSW, will go into detail on developing a comprehensive workplace violence Prevention and active shooter system.
PM Session-Detective Sergeant Scott Beard of the Michigan State Police, and Detective Dan Clanton of the Monroe Police Department will present a Meth Lab Safety Presentation-how to recognize one and how to protect yourself.

Meeting with Lunch included is $25 for members; you must RSVP to Jeannie Niland at 248-347-0438. See registration form and agenda.

September 9, 2014 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's Banquet Center (6015 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI)
Dr. Ken Wolf, Ph.D., and Marilyn Knight, MSW, of The Incident Management Team, will give an overview of their Active Shooter Program, and give insight on how to prepare for and survive an incident. See agenda. Meeting with Luncheon included $20; you must RSVP to Jeannie Niland at 248-347-0438. (meeting agenda)

June 10, 2014 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Scott Cope, CBO, Building Official of Rochester Hills will be our speaker with the topic “Communication Tips for the Code Compliance Professional. Agenda to follow.

May 13, 2014 (noon)
Offsite Meeting at RRRASOC (Recycle Authority) in Southfield, MI
Special offsite meeting at RRRASOC (Recycling Authority) at 20000 W. 8 mile road, Southfield, MI. (www.rrraasoc.org) We will have lunch ordered in by us, with a video presentation and tour from the authority. Attendance for this meeting is limited and you must register (registration form and agenda)

April 8, 2014 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Annual election of Officers meeting. We will also have a round table discussion, led by moderators, discussing such pertinent topics as sidewalk snow enforcement and removal/sidewalk maintenance and replacement programs and Novi’s Grease trap maintenance ordinance and program will be discussed. (meeting agenda)

March 20-21, 2014
24th Annual Educational Conference
Doherty Hotel, Clare

Public Act 54 credit hours will be additionally available to Inspectors. Renowned International Code Council Speaker and Trainer, Michael Perrone, will be presenting his class Friday March 21, 2014, #17431, 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Fundamentals. This all day training session will provide State of Michigan approved 3 Technical Hours and 3 Specialty Hours. On Thursday March 20, 2014 from 1PM to 4:30PM there is a class on Safety Techniques and Threat Assessment provided by Two 2 the Rescue. Interactive Instructors Mike Wierenga and Terry Bykerk will conduct this session. Additionally there will a networking session on Thursday from 5PM to 6:30PM, Hors D’oeuvres provided. (registration form and agenda)

February 11, 2014 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Michael Fisher, Longtime Assistant City Attorney for the City of Livonia (meeting agenda)

November 12, 2013 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Noted businessman, Dale Stephaniak, owner of PestMasters in Livonia, MI. Dale’s topic is Cause, Effect and Eradication of Vermin. After his talk he will stand by for a question and answer period from our members.

November 20, 2013
Bonus class for ACT 54 credits - Washtenaw Community College
For MACEO members who can use ACT 54 credits, this bonus class is being held at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building,  the Huron Valley Association of Code Officials (HuVACO).  This all day class is open to MACEO members at no charge and offers 6 hours of ACT54 registration credit, class approval number 17016.  3 hour Plan Review, and 3 hours Building Technical  taught by an International Code Council (ICC)  instructor for Building Inspectors, Building Officials or Plan Reviewers. You must either email Barbara Lajiness or fill out and send the fax back form in if you wish to go.  In the fee area note that you are a MACEO member.

December 10, 2013 (noon)
December Meeting and Luncheon at Best Western Sterling Inn, Sterling Heights
This is our annual networking conference and White Elephant Gift Exchange.

Speaker: Maureen Underhill, Code Enforcement Expert, will present a DVD presentation on the infiltration and damage to our ecosystem caused by Invasive Phragmites Australis or an invasive common reed.

October 8, 2013 (8:00 AM)
2013 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
Meeting agenda and registration form

September 10, 2013 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: Don Wortman from Carlisle Wortman Associates will be speaking about Trends in Signage including LED, Temporary Signs, Feather signs and Political Signage and current case law.

May 14, 2013 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: Luttrell Levingston (Director of Adult Foster Care Licensing Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing Michigan Department of Human Services). Mr. Levingston will present information on his agency and the regulation surrounding Adult Foster Care licensing.

June 11, 2013 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: Bethany Perras MDEQ speaking on riparian (waterfront) rights and the role of the DEQ on the local lakes

April 9, 2013 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: Catherine Garrett from ALL ABOUT ANIMALS speaking about Feral Cat Control and Prevention

March 21-22, 2013
23rd Annual Educational Conference (details and agenda)
Doherty Hotel, Clare
Learn more about the conference speakers.

February 12, 2013 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: Karen Mondora. Civil Engineer II, in charge of storm water management and environmental issues for the City of Farmington Hills, & Angela Ayers, Environmental Planner, South Eastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) (meeting agenda)

December 11, 2012 (noon)
December Meeting and Luncheon at Best Western Sterling Inn
Annual Networking Conference and White Elephant Gift Exchange! You must have a registration to attend (meeting agenda)

November 13, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Agent Casey T. Carty, FBI Detroit, is an agent on the FBI Detroit Domestic Terrorism Squad; he will address MACEO on the topic of Sovereign Citizens and other domestic terrorism concerns.

October 9, 2012 (8:00 AM)
2012 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
A 2012 IPMC update introduces the major changes from the 2009 IPMC® to the 2012 IPMC®. Following will be a seminar on Ethics & Public Life, providing an overview of the importance of effective and ethical communications, specifically for code officials (meeting agenda). Not a member but want to attend? Fill out the non-member registration form. Conference credit info:

Construction Bureau credits / ACT 54 credits
Program Approval Number: 17008
Class Title: 2012 IPMC Update
Class Category: Specialty/Technical
Hours Approved: 1 Specialty 2 Technical

September 11, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Denise Murphy will present with a task force police officer and federal investigator on when to report suspicious activity in your community. (meeting agenda)

June 12, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Mr. Jim Jenkins, Manager of the Detroit Insp. Section of Regulatory Monitoring Div. of the Michigan Secretary of State (meeting agenda)

May 8, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Sue Jeffers former attorney with the Michigan Municipal League Litigation Center will present Local Property Maintenance Codes as related to the State Construction Code Act (meeting agenda)

April 10, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren ** Board Member Election to be held **
Speaker: Evelyn Molloy will present Quality of Life via Improved Code Enforcement and other Highlights of the 2011 AACE Conference (meeting agenda)

April 4-5, 2012
22nd Annual Educational Conference (details and agenda)
Comfort Inn, Mt. Pleasant

March 13, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: D/Lt Tim D. Lee – Michigan State Police Michigan Intelligence Operations Center - State of Michigan’s Fusion Center. Evelyn Malloy will present information from classes at the AACE Conference (meeting agenda)

February 14, 2012 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Al Clawson of Marshall Mandell will speak on the methods employed by banks and property preservation representatives regarding foreclosures and associated evictions (meeting agenda)

November 1, 2011 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Joe Urbanek from Canton Township will discuss Canton's Property Maintenance Program for Mobile Home Parks (meeting agenda)

October 11, 2011 (8:00 AM)
2011 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
A representative from the Michigan DNR will speak on Feral Swine and Coyote Intrusion, Lillian Dean will speak about Composting and Nuisance Control, and Paddy Lasky will speak about Time Management. (meeting agenda)

June 14, 2011 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Chris Doozan-McKenna Associates “Secondary Effects of Medical Marijuana (meeting agenda)

May 10, 2011 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Bryce Feighner – Chief, Office of Environmental Assistance (meeting agenda)

April 12, 2011 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Brandon Kirkham – Compliance Connections A partner of Safeguard Properties (meeting agenda)

March 8, 2011 (11:00 AM)
Half Day Conference at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Elizabeth Nelson, Founder – Children of Hoarders (meeting agenda)

February 8, 2011 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Attorney Vahan Vanerian from the firm of Secrest and Wardle, will discuss medical marijuana and ordinances he has prepared (meeting agenda)

December 14, 2010 (noon)
December Meeting and Luncheon at Best Western Sterling Inn
Annual Networking Conference and White Elephant Gift Exchange! You must have a registration to attend (meeting agenda)

November 9, 2010 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Maureen Underhill will present AACE Conference Class Information (meeting agenda)

October 12, 2010 (8:00 AM)
2010 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
Eric Foster from the Michigan Department of Community Health will speak on bedbugs and Steve Mahoney from the Michigan Department of Agriculture will discuss the Right to Farm Act (Including Urban Farming). (meeting agenda)

September 14, 2010 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Tony Swope – Oakland County Weighmaster Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. (meeting agenda)

May 11, 2010 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Suzette Gysel, Animal Control Officer for the City of Madison Heights, will discuss ways to prevent dog bites and attacks. (meeting agenda)

April 13, 2010 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Lynne Martin will present and discuss the City of Warren Blight Program.
Jeanie Niland will present and discuss the City of Novi Property Maintenance Program. (meeting agenda)

March 30-April 1, 2010
21st Annual Educational Conference (details and agenda)
Comfort Inn, Mt. Pleasant

March 31, 2010 (noon)
Regular Meeting at Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn (meeting agenda)

January 12, 2010 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Linda Combs Director of Senior Services for Van Buren Township. She will be speaking on ways to help our seniors and resources that can be used. (meeting agenda)

December 8, 2009 (noon)
December Meeting and Luncheon at DeCarlo's in Warren
Annual Networking Conference and White Elephant Gift Exchange! You must have a registration to attend. (meeting agenda)

November 10, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Representative from Carlisle – Wortman, Planning Consultants will be speaking about wind and solar zoning. (meeting agenda)

October 13, 2009 (8:00 AM)
2009 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
Preparation for ICC International Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Examination and segment on Verbally Diffusing Hostile Situations (meeting agenda)

October 23, 2009
Member Training Opportunity - Healthy Home Issues
Tom Nelter from the National Center for Healthy Housing will coming to East Lansing to speak about scientific evidence connecting health and housing ... (learn more and register)

June 09, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speakers: Rob Marz and Jim Dous from MDOT, covering traffic safety and using highway cameras for municipalities (meeting agenda)

May 12, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Sean Lane from On Site Solutions (meeting agenda)

April 21, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)

April 1-3, 2009
20th Annual Educational Conference (details and agenda)
Comfort Inn, Mt. Pleasant

March 10, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Suzette Gysel & Pat Ogg - EDUCODE Seminar Materials (meeting agenda)

February 10, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Sharon Ozga - Secrest Wardle (meeting minutes)

January 13, 2009 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Kandy Griffeth - AACE (meeting agenda)

December 9, 2008 (noon)
Meeting and Luncheon at Crank's in Warren
Networking discussions - You must have a reservation by November 28! (meeting agenda)

November 18, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Kandy Griffeth & Alan Rubin – AACE Conference Update (meeting agenda)

October 14, 2008 (8:30 AM)
2008 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
Self Defense: Protect yourself on and off the job (meeting agenda)

September 9, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Bryce Kelly Director of Zoning and Economic Development for Van Buren Township (meeting minutes)

August 12, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Larry E. Ballard. Michaelson, Connor, & Boul, Inc. – Regional Property Manager for HUD (meeting agenda)

June 10, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker on Landscape (meeting agenda) (meeting minutes)

May 13, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting minutes)

April 08, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)

February 12, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)
Speakers: Ginger Broome from Gleaners Food Bank

March 26-28, 2008
19th Annual Educational Conference (details and agenda)
Holiday Inn, Mt. Pleasant

January 08, 2008 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda) (meeting minutes)
Speakers: Jeannie Niland and Evelyn Malloy

December 11, 2007 (noon)
Meeting and Luncheon at Crank's in Warren
Networking discussions - You must have a reservation by November 30! (meeting agenda)

November 13, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)
Speaker: Representatives of BS&A Software

October 9, 2007 (8:00 AM)
2007 Fall Mini-Conference - Novi Civic Center
Nancy Ohle presents: Managing the Time & Stress in Your Life (meeting agenda)

September 11, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)
Roundtable Discussion of Dead and Disease Trees and Noxious Weeds

August 14, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)
Jim Kullman, Baker College Representative, to discuss new Associates Degree program in Code Officials / Inspectors

June 12, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda) (meeting minutes)
Bianca Whitcher & Kathleen Rollinger from the City of Roseville will discuss Rat Control Procedures

April 10, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting agenda)
Election of Officers

March 14-16, 2007
Educational Conference Scholarships Available! (learn more)
Holiday Inn, Mt. Pleasant (details and agenda)

February 13, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Debbie McDonald from the Michigan Humane Society will discuss safety with animals

January 09, 2007 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Jim Albus and David Schuler will provide updates from the AACE Conference

December 12, 2006 (noon)
Networking Session at Crank's in Warren (meeting agenda)

November 14, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Officer Terri Harrison of the Troy Police Department - Officer Safety (meeting agenda)

October 10, 2006
All day mini-conference in Novi
Speaker: Retired Virginia Detective Don Rimer - "Ritual Crime & The Occult"

September 12, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Law Firm of Trott & Trott - foreclosures and property management

August 8, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Cliff McCloud, Fire Prevention Inspector for the City of Rochester Hills - Fire inspections residential & commercial rentals and Certificates of Occupancy (meeting agenda)

June 13, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Oakland/Livingston Human Service Agency - Low Income Home Repair Program (meeting minutes)

May 9, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Speaker: Romona Benbow, City of Madison Heights - CDBG Funding

April 11, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting with Election of Officers
Jeannie Niland will present information received from the 2006 ICC EduCode Conference held in March

March 15, 16, 17, 2006
17th Annual Code Enforcement Conference in Mt. Pleasant
Topics will be Ethics, Generational Differences, Problem Solving and Credibility. Registration information will be mailed in early January. (conference agenda)

February 14, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Board Member Nominations

January 10, 2006 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
J. Schwegel, High Risk Specialist with Safeguard Properties Inc. - How to obtain information on foreclosed properties

December 13, 2005 (noon)
Annual Christmas Luncheon at Crank's in Warren
ACTIVE members are invited to attend without cost

November 8, 2005 (noon)
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren
Jim Penn will share information received at the AACE Conference (meeting agenda) (meeting minutes)

October 11, 2005
Fall Mini-Conference in Novi
Over 75 people were in attendance. Presentations were given by Susan Lancaster, Assistant City Attorney with the City of Troy on criminal misdemeanor citations and Thomas Schultz, Partner with Secrest/Wardle on civil infractions. The afternoon session consisted of a mock trial on a misdemeanor citation and a formal hearing on a civil infraction presided over by Judge Nancy Carniak with the 52nd District Court, 3 Division from Rochester Hills.

September 13, 2005
Regular Meeting at DeCarlo's in Warren (meeting minutes)

Mid-Michigan Chapter

The Mid-Michigan Chapter of MACEO was established in 2005, to enable our members in the mid and upper Michigan areas to meet on a quarterly basis in a more accessible location.

The goal of this Chapter is to meet 3 to 4 times each year to provide training and networking to their members.

All members of MACEO may attend any of the meetings. If you would like to be included on the mailing list for this Chapter please contact Jeff Pickler at jpickler@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5304.

If you have suggestions for topics of discussion or are interested in other information about the Mid-Michigan Chapter feel free to contact the chapter leader or secretary.

Please check back for future meeting dates and information on past meetings.