Bethany Township
Minutes for Regular Meeting on April 11, 2023
Present: Fowler, Howd, Mikek, Humm, Devine
Absent: none
Others: Jan Bunting, Richard Teeter, Bill Coty, Teresa
Meeting called to order by Mikek at 7:00 pm.
- Minutes for March 14th read and approved.
- Bills were reviewed and approved for payment.
- Board agreed upon a counter agreement for the Breckenridge/Wheeler Fire Department that services 12 square miles of the township. Mikek and Devine to attend their meeting.
- Land division approved for 7B Investments.
- One building permit was issued for the month.
- Website is live.
- Trash bins will be arriving. Residents are encouraged to start using immediately.
- Public Hearing for Planning Commission will be held on April 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm
Submitted by Tracy Howd, Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing
City of Ithaca
The City of Ithaca City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00pm, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to take comment on the proposed EGLE Clean Water State Revolving Fund project from interested persons. The meeting will be located at 129 W. Emerson Street, Ithaca, MI 48847.
The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce maintenance and increase reliability and the life of the sanitary sewer system. The project construction will involve upgrading two sewer lift stations, sanitary sewer replacement, sanitary sewer and storm sewer separation with storm sewer replacement and size upgrades.
Impacts of the proposed project include the Palmer Sewer Lift Station, North Elm Street Sewer Lift Station, sanitary and storm sewers along Union Street from E. Center Street to Barber Street.
The estimated cost to users for the proposed project will be $4,857,000 total project cost, which is approximately $11.90 per month over the life span of the loan.
A copy of the plan detailing the proposed project is available for inspection at the following location: Ithaca City Hall, 129 W. Emerson Street, Ithaca, MI 48847. Written comments received before the meeting record is closed April 25, 2023 at 4:00pm will receive responses in the final project planning document. Written comments should be sent to: City Clerk Cathy Cameron at the above address or by email to clerk@ithacami.com.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GRATIOT COUNTY:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN GRATIOT COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS:
| Precinct Name | Precinct Address | Clerk Name/Telephone No. |
| Essex Township | Fulton Twp Hall, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton | Tim Karasek, 989-307-0425 |
| Fulton Twp | Fulton Twp Hall, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton | Denise Rossman, 989-236-5102 |
| Lebanon Twp | Lebanon Twp Hall, 10990 W. Colony Rd., Fowler | Daniel Smith, 989-593-2193 |
| New Haven Twp | Fulton Twp Hall, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton | Candy Smith, 989-584-3707 |
| Newark Twp | Fulton Twp Hall, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton | Tamey Skinner, 989-620-6493 |
| North Shade Twp | Fulton Twp Hall, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton | Kathy Keiffer, 989-584-6000 |
| Seville Twp | Richland Twp Hall, 8755 Third Ave., Vestaburg | Jennifer Balcom 989-388-7618 |
| Washington Twp | Washington Twp Hall, 8989 S. Baldwin Rd., Ashley | Barbara Hoffer, 517-331-1861 |
PROPOSALS :
Schools:
- FULTON SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
.5 MILL FOR 4 YEARS
FOR HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSES, IF NECESSARY
- FULTON SCHOOLS
SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
.1558 MILL FOR 4 YEARS TO RESTORE HEADLEE REDUCTION
Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the administrative offices of Fulton Schools, 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, Michigan 48856-9704, telephone: (989) 236-7300.
VESTABURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 18.9917 MILLS FOR 6 YEARS
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Vestaburg Community School, 7188 Avenue B, Vestaburg, Michigan 48891-9502, telephone: (989) 268-5353.
Absent voter ballots must be mailed to voters no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. Registered voters may contact their local Clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. For any other questions relating to the election process, please contact your local clerk, listed above.
All electors who are registered with the township or city clerk in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Sample ballots can be found at www.mi.gov/vote. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township/city clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
Angie Thompson, Gratiot County Clerk
214 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-5215
Village of Perrinton
The Village of Perrinton has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement to Eradicate Blight in Gratiot County. This will take effect 30 days from this publication date. The complete agreement may be seen in its entirety at the Village Office.
Public Notice of Noxious Weed and Tall Grass Control
City of Ithaca
129 W. Emerson St. Ithaca, Michigan
Take notice that the City of Ithaca City Charter (Chapter II, Section A., 2.a.) and the International Property Maintenance Code (Section 302.4) provide that all noxious weeds and grasses be controlled to not exceed eight (8) inches of height on any property in the City of Ithaca. The codes require all property owners to keep their grasses and noxious weeds to be trimmed to be in compliance with these codes. Any grasses or weeds that are found to be in violation of the code(s) may be trimmed by the City if the owner has not cut the weeds and grasses after proper notification to the owner.
The City of Ithaca hereby notifies all property owners, tenants and the public that noxious weeds and grasses shall be eradicated by cutting them and keeping them to a height of less than eight (8) inches. Weeds and grasses not cut by May 1, 2023 will be cut by the City as many times as shall be necessary, and the owner of the property upon which such noxious weeds and grasses are found shall be charged with the cost thereof and the City shall have a lien against the land for the amount thereof. Refusal to destroy noxious weeds and cut grasses are a municipal infraction punishable by a civil fine pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-7 of the City of Ithaca Code of Ordinances.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk
Fulton Township
Annual Clean Up Day
Fulton Township will be holding their Annual Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 from 10am-2pm at the Fulton Township Hall, located at 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton, MI 48871. Fulton Township property owners or those that can prove residence in the township are able to participate. Please see our website (www.fultontwp.com) or contact our office at 989-236-5102, for further details.
CITY OF ALMA/CITY OF ST LOUIS
30th ANNUAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
June 6, 7, & 8, 2023
The City of Alma along with the City of St Louis will be sponsoring its Thirtieth Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program on June 6, 7, & 8, 2023. 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 cannot 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) 463-8336.
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Ithaca Residents and Interested Parties
Site Plan Review
The City of Ithaca Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter for a Site Plan Review as submitted by DuKay LLC; for approval of a paved surface parking area with a proposed 100’ x200’ accessory building on property located at 331 Industrial Parkway. (identified as parcel 52-060-069-00).
If unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk by 4:00 PM on Monday, May 8, 2023 at City Hall or e-mailed to city@ithacami.com.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk
City of St. Louis Minute Summary
April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes.
Approved Claims & Accounts.
Received Board Minutes.
Approved Consent Agenda.
Approved purchase of WWTP lab and field testing equipment.
Approved purchase for parts and materials needed for the Grit Chamber Rebuild Project at WWTP.
Approved proposal to review documentation to assist in reclassification of the dam.
Denied Pine and Center Reconstruction Project.
Set Public hearing.
Adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Complete copy minutes are available at City Hall or at www.stlouismi.com.
Jamie Long, City Clerk
Publish 04/28/2023.
City of St. Louis Minute Summary
April 18, 2023 Regular Meeting
Approved Minutes.
Approved Claims & Accounts.
Received Monthly Reports.
Approved Consent Agenda.
Approved Resolution 2023-7.
Approved quote for new battery backup.
Set public hearing.
Award bid for Orchard Hills Water Main Extension.
Approved proposal for oversite services for Orchard Hills Water Main Extension Project.
Adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Complete copy minutes are available at City Hall or at www.stlouismi.com.
Jamie Long, City Clerk
Publish 04/28/2023.
NORTH SHADE TOWNSHIP
GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT
TO NORTH SHADE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07
Please take notice that on April 17, 2023, the Township Board of North Shade Township adopted Ordinance No. 2023-07, which amends the Zoning Ordinance to, among other things, clarify the make-up and procedures of the Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
Ordinance No. 2023-07 has the following sections and catch lines: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER IX, SECTION 9.1; SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER IX, SECTION 9.2; SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY; SECTION 4. REPEAL; and SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE, which is seven days from the date of publication of this notice of adoption, as provided by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. A copy of the adopted Zoning Ordinance amendment may be obtained by the Township Clerk using the phone number below or e-mail address below.
Published by Order of the Township Board
North Shade Township, Gratiot County, Michigan
Kathy Keiffer, Township Clerk
(989) 584-6000
northshadetownshipclerk@gmail.com