Oakland County news: Oakland University negotiations to continue

AUBURN HILLS: University negotiations to continue

Negotiations were to continue this morning to resolve a contract dispute that canceled classes at Oakland University last week.

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Classes were to begin for the fall term on Thursday, but the university canceled classes after the OU chapter of the American Association of University Professors called on faculty to boycott classes.

Negotiators wrapped up a full day of bargaining around 10 p.m. Saturday, said Lizabeth Barclay, a management professor and grievance officer for the union. Though the union filed an unfair labor practice grievance against the university Friday, she said the goal still is to have the negotiations wrapped in time for classes to begin Tuesday.

Higher medical insurance costs, pay freezes and limited input in university affairs are among the sticking points in negotiations.

NOVI: Code enforcement on city Web site

City officials have put information on ordinances and code enforcement on the city's Web site, www.cityofnovi.org.

The information, which went up on the Web site last month, is accessed via an icon on the city's site. The link connects Web surfers to resources and contacts, such as ordinance enforcement officers, police and fire department staffers and Oakland County's health department and road commission.

WIXOM: You could join emergency response team

The city is looking for members for its Community Emergency Response Team.

Participants must live in Wixom, be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.

Team members assist police and firefighters in emergencies, performing duties such as searching for lost children, staffing operations centers, managing other volunteers and assisting aid organizations.

Team members will receive 20 hours of training during a seven-week class.

For information or to sign up, call Clarence Goodlein, the city's director of public safety, anytime at 248-624-6114.

ROYAL OAK: Panel to address wills and guardians

Speakers at a Sept. 22 seminar are to address end-of-life legal issues including wills, court-appointed guardians and conservators.

The Removing the Mysteries of Probate Court seminar is to be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mahany-Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais. The event is free.

Registration is required. Call 248-246-3900 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.