Public Notices (Published May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION DRAIN #066

DATE: May 13, 2025

TIME: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: Fulton Township Hall

3425 W Cleveland Rd

Perrinton, Michigan

QUESTIONS: (989) 875-520

A Board of Determination will meet at the above date, time and location to hear all interested persons, receive evidence and determine whether the maintenance and improvement, as set forth in the petition, dated September 6, 2024, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare, pursuant to Chapter 8 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended.

[A presentation will be made to the Board of Determination outlining a brief history of the Drainage District, and describing the roles, responsibilities and decisions made by a Board of Determination. The presentation is to provide background for landowners and municipalities in the drainage district and to facilitate the dissemination of information and the receipt of testimony of landowners in the Drainage District. The Board of Determination will make its decision at the end of the meeting.]

Proceedings conducted at this public meeting will be subject to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the Gratiot County Drain Commissioner’s Office located at 904 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner at the number listed above or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

Anyone aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review pursuant to MCL 280.72a.

Bernard J Barnes

Gratiot County Drain CommissionerRequest for Proposal
Gratiot County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to paint the Airport Hangars of the Gratiot Community Airport. Quote should be split into two components- 1 part publicly owned buildings and 2- privately owned buildings.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to paint the Gratiot Community Airport Hangars to enhance the buildings and prevent rust. There are 2 county owned T-Hangars and 9 private unit T-Hangars. To see the attached print for square footage, please visit www.gratiotmi.com and search for Airport Hangar RFP to review the specifications. If you would like to schedule a time for a site visit, please contact Dennis McDonald at 989-463-5500.
Project Scope: The scope of work includes painting the interior of the Airport Hangars. Must be painted with a primer and two coats for side walls and roof. Must prepare the surfaces including power washing the roof and buildings to remove debris and old paint prior to painting the buildings.
Key Requirements: Paint used must be equivalent to below:
Steel Roof: B59S00002- Silver-Brite Heavy Duty Rust Resistant Aluminum Paint
Side walls: Primer B66W01310- PI Procryl PR of W
2 coats: B66W00651- Pro Industrial High Performance Acrylic- Semi-Gloss Extra White

Proposal Submission:
Interested vendors are invited to submit their proposals by May 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm.
Proposals should include detailed information regarding the bid.

Submit Proposal to:
Stephanie Howes, Gratiot County Procurement Specialist
214 E Center St
Ithaca, MI 48847
Or email to: Procurement@gratiotmi.com

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Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Wireless
Telecommunications Facility

Interested persons are invited to comment on the wireless telecommunications project proposed at West Monroe, Alma, MI 48801 (43°24’56.5”N 84°40’32.8”W). The project will consist of installing a new 300-foot self-support tower (overall height 310 feet) within a new 75’x75’ fenced compound. A 11’ 8”x 26’ equipment shelter with a LP generator, a 1,000-gallon propane tank, and ice bridge are also proposed on concrete foundation within the compound. An approximate 30-foot tree clearing buffer is proposed around the fenced compound.
In addition, an access road and turnaround are proposed to the compound from US-127. This notice is provided in accordance with regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart I and Appendices B. The FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) FCC Filing Number is A1312209. Environmental Effects Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number.
Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

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ASHLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BOARD MEMBER VACANCY

Ashley Community Schools Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacant board seat through December 2026. 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 3:00 p.m. on May 13, 2025.

Ashley Community Schools
Central Office
PO Box 6
Ashley, MI 48806

Following a review of the submitted materials, the Board will conduct interviews with selected candidates on May 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 989-847-4000, ext. 1000 with any questions.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Ithaca Residents and Interested Parties

Special Use Permit -Variance Request
The City of Ithaca Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025at 5:00 PM or as soon thereafter for a Special Use Permit -Variance Request as submitted by Brett Baublitz; for approval of an accessory building (10’x20’) on his property located at 508 S. Jeffery Street (identified as parcel 52-659-140-00).
If unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at City Hall or e-mailed to clerk@ithacami.com.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Ithaca Property Owners and Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given, as required by Chapter VII Section E of the City Charter, that a public hearing on the proposed City Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows during the regular meeting of the Ithaca City Council. The meeting location is at the City Hall located at 129 W. Emerson St, Ithaca, MI.
The proposed property tax millage rates to be levied and the water and sewer rates to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
A copy of the proposed budget is on file at the City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office and on the city website for public inspection prior to the public hearing. If unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk by 4pm on May 20, 2025 at the above address or by email to clerk@ithacami.com.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that KAPPEN TREE SERVICE, LLC, 2675 Hurds Corner Rd, Cass City, MI 48726 (License # 790032) will be doing vegetation management under contract with DTE, ITC & MeTC on their utility lines beginning May 15, 2025 through October 30, 2025 foliar applications.
The herbicide mix to be applied will be a mixture of some of the following:
Escort (AI: Metsulfuron methyl), Garlon 3A (AI: Triclopyr), Method (AI: Aminocylclopyrachlor), Milestone: (AI: Triisopropanolammonium), and Arsenal AC (AI: Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr).
Spraying will be applied to the right-of-ways of the power lines and will include small trees and brush treatment within that area via use of backpack sprayer, and ATV wide broadcast.
Re-entry restrictions: do not enter until the blend has dried on the plants.
Gratiot County will be covered during this application.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jason Kappen at 989-673-5313 or 800-322-5684.