SEVILLE TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP BOARD
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO
REGULATE CERTAIN ADULT USE MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
On May 13, 2022, Seville Township (the “Township”) adopted Ordinance No 2022-0513, An Ordinance To Amend The Township Zoning Ordinance To Regulate Certain Recreational Adult Use Marihuana Establishments Operated In Accordance With State Law (the “Ordinance”). The following is a summary of the Ordinance. A true copy of the Ordinance is available at the Township Hall. 8143 W Madison Rd, PO Box 222. Elwell. MI 48832.
Section l. Amendment of Section 11.9 to the Zoning Ordinance. This section amends section ll.9 of the Zoning Ordinance to, among other things, refer to “adult use” instead of “recreational” marihuana and to allow two growers in the Township operating under, up to and including, a Class C license with conditions.
Section 2. Validity’ and Severability. This section provides that if any portion of this Ordinance is found invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any master plan, interim zoning ordinance or initial zoning ordinance adopted by the Township.
Section 3. Repealer. This section provides that any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give the Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 4. Effective Date. This section provides that the Ordinance shall become effective seven days following publication
Dated: May 13, 2022
Jennifer Balcom
Township Clerk
8143 W Madison Rd
PO Box 222
Elwell. MI 48832
(989) 463-6180
CITY OF ALMA/CITY OF ST LOUIS
29th ANNUAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
June 7, 8, & 9, 2022
The City of Alma along with the City of St Louis will be sponsoring its twenty-ninth annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program on June 7, 8, & 9, 2022. Solid waste customers desiring to use this service should call (989) 463-8339 to schedule an appointment to drop off their material at the Alma Public Works garage located at 800 Washington Street. Customers are encouraged to utilize this service to dispose of all unwanted waste typically considered hazardous and not permitted to be placed with the weekly trash collection services. Examples of these include:
Pesticides and Herbicides
Solvents, Strippers and Turpentine
Paints-Oil based and Latex
Rodent Baits
Chemical Household Cleaners and Acids
Auto Fluids-Antifreeze and Lubricants
Pool/Spa Chemicals
Household and Automotive Batteries
Pressurized tanks (i.e. fire extinguishers, LP tanks, etc.)
Fluorescent light bulbs (tubes only)
ALSO
Passenger and Light Truck Tires*
*Will not accept OTRs which include loader tires, airplane tires, solid/gel filled tires, forestry tires, logging tires, mining tires, earth mover tires, golf tires with rim, rubber tracks of any kind, nor tires with excessive dirt and parts or shreds of tires.
All items to be disposed of must be in original containers. Unidentified substances can not be accepted. Leaky items should be placed in a plastic or metal container with a secure top. Containers are limited in size to 5-gal or 40lbs in weight. Substances should not be mixed together.
The following items CAN NOT be accepted:
Gasoline
Ammunition or Explosives
Radioactive Materials (i.e. smoke detectors)
No Dried Paint or Empty Paint Cans
Unidentifiable Materials
E-Waste (electronics, computers, cell phones)
Prescription Medication
Alma Police Department is a collection site
Outdated or Unused Medications in original containers (Pills only)
Sharps (Needles)
Gratiot Community Mental Health is a Sharps collection site
This program is only available to City of Alma/City of St Louis Solid Waste customers. There is no direct charge for this service as costs incurred for the Household Hazardous Waste program are assessed in customer billing. Identification will be required at the drop off site. For additional information, please call the Alma Public Works Department at (989) 463-8339, or Alma City Hall at (989) 463-9500.
This program is available to City of Alma/City of St Louis Solid Waste customers only.
Call (989) 463-8339 to reserve a drop off appointment.
ASHLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BOARD MEMBER VACANCY
Due to a recent resignation, the Ashley Community Schools Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacant board seat through December 2022. Interested persons must be a resident and registered voter of the Ashley School District and are asked to submit a letter of interest and qualifications for the position no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022.
Ashley Community Schools
Central Office
PO Box 6
Ashley, MI 48806
Following a review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with selected candidates. Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 989-847-4000, ext. 1000 with any questions.
Notice to Arcada Township Residents
Notice is hereby given that Arcada Township Commission will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Arcada Township Hall, 3290 W. Tyler Road, Alma MI 48801 for the purposes of receiving comments and to decide to eliminate the 25% maximum lot coverage limitations listed in Section 17.13 (2)(a)(iii) of the Arcada Township Zoning Ordinance Specific for Marihuana Facilities and Establishments.
Written comments on the proposed zoning amendment will be received until 5:00 p.m. June 1, 2022 and may be sent to the following address:
Township Clerk: Laureen Baxter
1798 N. Ely Highway
Alma, MI 48801
Bethany Township
Minutes for Regular Meeting on May 10, 2022
Present: Mike, Fowler, Howd, Devine
Absent: Humm
Others: Richard Teeter; Jan Bunting; Brandon & Kyle w/STG; Tom Anderman, 92nd District Candidate; Theresa Hannah, DTE Representative
Meeting was called to order by Mikek at 7:00 p.m.
- Minutes for April 12th and April 27th read and approved
- Bills were reviewed and approved for payment
- STG gave a presentation on potential website development and hosting – will discuss next week
- Mikek gave update on Fire Board Meeting
- Mikek gave update on drain at trailer park
- Fowler reported that the ARPA report was submitted
- Fowler received communication back from Moolenaar’s office regarding census numbers that they are looking into it
- Devine – Waste Authority meeting on June 13th to get additional information on renewal
- Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Tracy Howd, Clerk