Public Notice
This is to notify the public of the proposed construction of application number A1314598 at 43-10-32.0 N 084-41-58.0 W in Carson City, MI. The structure will be a lattice tower with the overall AGL height of 290FT, with medium-dual lighting required. A statement that interested persons may review the application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the Form 854 File Number. A statement that interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. A statement that the Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online, and that instructions for making such filings can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest; and
The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.
ATTENTION NEWARK TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:
HEARING FOR THE NEWARK TOWNSHIP GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2026 – MARCH 31, 2027 WILL BE HELD AT THE NEWARK TOWNSHIP HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2025 AT 6:00 PM AS A SPECIAL MEETING.
THANK YOU,
KATIE COOPER
(307)749-5305
SUPERVISOR@NEWARKTOWNSHIP.COM
ORDINANCE NO. B-245
CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and valves on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and waterways, and to conduct a local gas business in the CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years.
THE CITY OF SAINT LOUIS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. GRANT and TERM. The CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN,
hereby grants to Consumers Energy Company, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called “Consumers” the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and valves on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and waterways, and to conduct a local gas business in the CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years.
SECTION 2. CONDITIONS. No public place used by Consumers shall be obstructed longer than necessary during construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when work was commenced. All of Consumers’ gas lines and related facilities shall be placed as not to unnecessarily interfere with the public’s use of public places. Consumers shall have the right to trim or remove trees if necessary in the conducting of such business.
SECTION 3. HOLD HARMLESS. Consumers shall save the City free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the lines and related facilities hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the City on account of the permission herein given, Consumers shall, upon notice, defend the City and its representatives and hold them harmless from all loss, costs and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance.
SECTION 4. EXTENSIONS. Consumers shall construct and extend its gas distribution system within said City, and shall furnish gas service to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
SECTION 5. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive.
SECTION 6. RATES and CONDITIONS. Consumers shall be entitled to provide gas service to the inhabitants of the City at the rates and pursuant to the conditions as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Such rates and conditions shall be subject to review and change upon petition to the Michigan Public Service Commission.
SECTION 7. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by either party. Upon revocation this ordinance shall be considered repealed and of no effect past, present or future.
SECTION 8. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION. Consumers remains subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission applicable to gas service in the City and those rules and regulations preempt any term of any ordinance of the City to the contrary.
SECTION 9. REPEALER. This ordinance, when enacted, shall repeal and supersede the provisions of any previous Consumers’ gas franchise ordinance adopted by the City including any amendments.
SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect on March 3rd, 2026.We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the City Council of the CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, on the 3rd day of February, 2026.
NOTICE TO NORTH SHADE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
The North Shade Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 at the North Shade Township Hall on Monday, March 16, 2026, immediately following the regular board meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. To obtain a copy of the proposed budget, call the township clerk at 616-581-1739.
FULTON TOWNSHIP’S FIRST HEARING of the 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
The first hearing of Fulton Township’s 2026-2027 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget will be held at Fulton Township’s regular monthly meeting at 3425 W. Cleveland Rd. Perrinton, MI on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 7:00pm. All public are welcome to attend.
Denise Rossman
Fulton Township Clerk
City of St. Louis Minute Summary
January 6, 2025, Regular Meeting
Approved Agenda.
Approved Minutes.
Approved Claims & Accounts.
Received Board Minutes.
Approved Consent Agenda.
Reappointed City Board Commission Members.
Designation of Official Newspapers.
Designation of Official Depositories.
Designation of City Attorneys.
Adoption of Resolution 2026-1-Annual Trunkline Right of Way Permit.
Approved Gadde Farms Land Rental Agreement.
Approved Appointment of Michael Hart to the Library Board of Trustees.
Set Public Hearing for Transfer of IFE’s to Engineered Plastic Components.
Adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Complete copy of minutes is available at City Hall or at www.stlouismi.com.
Jamie Long, Clerk
City of St. Louis Minute Summary
January 20, 2025, Regular Meeting
Approved Agenda.
Public Hearing-IFE Transfer Applications.
Adopted Resolution 2026-02-IFE Certificate 2015-198.
Adopted Resolution 2026-03-IFE Certificate 2020-013.
Adopted Resolution 2026-04-IFE Certificate 2022-031.
Approved Minutes.
Approved Claims & Accounts.
Received Monthly Reports.
Approved Consent Agenda.
Adopted Resolution 2026-05- Adopt St. Louis 2026 Gratiot Countywide Master Plan.
Appointment of Richard Ramereiz to MAGNENT Board.
Appointment of Cole Smith to the Library Board.
Introduction of Ordinance B-245-Consumers Energy Gas Franchise.
Adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Complete copy of minutes is available at City Hall or at www.stlouismi.com.
Jamie Long, Clerk
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF ALMA
AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASES
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Alma at the municipal office at 525 East Superior Street, Alma, Michigan, 48801-0278, until 3:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, February 26, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read for the following Agricultural Leases:
1.) Riverside Cemetery Agricultural Land Lease (17 Acres).
2.) Jerome/Hoffman Agricultural Land Lease ( 159 Acres).
General Provisions of the bid are to be placed on the City of Alma website (www.myalma.org), under the Public Notices page, or a hard copy may be obtained on February 10, 2026, at the City of Alma municipal office at 525 East Superior Street, Alma, Michigan, 48801-0278.
The City of Alma reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part of the same, to waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make the award in part or in its entirety as may appear to the City Commission in the best interest of the City of Alma.
The City of Alma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, nor does it discriminate on the basis of handicap status in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. The City of Alma is an equal opportunity employer.
Aeric Ripley – City Manager
989-463-8336
City of Alma