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DDA announces farmers‑market manager, downtown construction outreach; fire chief warns against homemade lithium batteries
Summary
DDA Director Kim Rivera said Tim Davids will become the permanent farmers market manager June 1 and previewed retail and signage plans for downtown construction; Fire Chief Conrad reported call volumes and urged residents not to use homemade lithium batteries after a recent smoking battery incident.
At the May 26 South Lyon City Council meeting, DDA Director Kim Rivera updated council on downtown activity and outreach during an ongoing construction project, and Fire Chief Conrad delivered a public‑safety warning about homemade lithium batteries.
Rivera said Maple House is operating under a recently approved social‑district license and noted business grand openings downtown. She announced that Tim Davids accepted the farmers market manager position and will transition from interim to manager with a contract beginning June 1. Rivera described new downtown construction banners, a QR code hub linking to construction updates and events, and a retail 'shop, sip and stroll' event scheduled for July 16 to support merchants during roadwork.
Fire Chief Conrad reported 538 calls year‑to‑date and 60 calls in the last two weeks, including 35 EMS calls and three fires. He described a recent incident in which a homemade lithium‑ion battery was discovered smoking in a bike‑shop parking lot; hazmat assistance was used and the item is being stored securely. The chief urged residents to avoid homemade batteries and to purchase equipment from reputable manufacturers.
Council members praised downtown outreach materials and merchant initiatives, thanked the fire and police departments for community events, and asked staff to continue coordinating with contractors to limit disruption to businesses and neighborhoods.
