BETHANY TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FOR TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON LARGE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
The Bethany Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 7, 2022, at 7 p.m., at the Bethany Township Hall, 9958 North Blair Road, Breckenridge, MI 48615, to consider proposed amendments to the Bethany Township Zoning Ordinance that would adopt a new section of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium on the approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of Large Solar Energy Systems within Bethany Township until June 30, 2023.
A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is available for inspection at the Bethany Township Hall, 9958 North Blair Road, Breckenridge, MI 48615, and also will be available for inspection at the public hearing. Written comments on the proposed ordinance amendments will be received by the Township at the Township Hall prior to the public hearing or at the public hearing. Oral comments may also be made at the public hearing.
Bethany Township will provide auxiliary aids or services to individuals with disabilities. Persons needing such services should contact the office of the township clerk by writing or calling the clerk not less than four (4) days before the public hearing.
Tracy Howd
Bethany Township Clerk
989-842-1099
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Ithaca Residents and Interested Parties
Special Use Permit
The City of Ithaca Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter for a Special Use Permit as submitted by David & Scott Roslund; for approval of an accessory building (30’x60’) on property located at 401 S. St. Johns Street. (identified as parcel 52-050-002-21).
If unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk by 4:00 PM on Monday, November 7, 2022 at City Hall or e-mailed to clerk@ithacami.com.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk
ELECTION NOTICE
CITY OF ITHACA ELECTORS
Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 8, 2022 State General Election will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10:00am. Testing will be conducted at the Ithaca Community Center, 120 N Maple St., Ithaca, Michigan.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer equipment and programs that will be used to count and tabulate the votes cast at the election are done so in the manner prescribed by law.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC TESTING
OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION
To the qualified voters of the following townships, County of Gratiot:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Testing will take place at the listed locations and times for the purpose of testing the 5.5 ICX and ICP voting machines. Any voter who is interested in learning more about the machines is welcome. The machines will be used in the General Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Arcada Twp. Hall 3200 W. Tyler Rd, Alma October 20, 6:00 p.m.
Bethany Twp. Hall 9958 Blair Rd., Breckenridge October 25, 4:30 p.m.
Elba Twp. Hall 109 Oak St., Ashley October 24, 5:00 p.m.
Emerson Twp. Hall 2976 N. Baldwin Rd., Ithaca October 27, 12:30 p.m.
Fulton Twp. Hall 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton October 28, 10:00 a.m.
Hamilton Twp. Hall 7853 E. Fillmore Rd, Ithaca October 26, 10:00 a.m.
Lafayette Twp. Hall 2902 Barry Rd., Breckenridge October 28, 4:00 p.m.
Newark Twp. Hall 2918 W. Buchanan Rd., Ithaca November 3, 2:15 p.m.
New Haven Twp. Hall 3027 S. Warner Rd., Sumner October 28, 1:00 p.m.
North Shade Twp. Hall 8982 Roosevelt Rd., Carson City October 20, 5:00 p.m.
North Star Twp. Hall 2840 E. Buchanan Rd., Ithaca October 27, 2:00 p.m.
Pine River Twp. Hall 1495 W. Monroe Rd., St. Louis October 26, 6:00 p.m.
Seville Twp. Hall 8143 W. Madison Rd., Elwell October 31, 3:30 p.m.
Sumner Twp. Comm. Center 10820 Pine St., Sumner November 2, 6:00 p.m.
Washington Twp. Hall 8989 S. Baldwin Rd., Ashley October 27, 6:00 p.m.
Wheeler Township Hall 8510 E. Monroe Rd., Breckenridge October 20, 5:00 p.m.
Laureen Baxter, Arcada Township Clerk
Tracy Howd, Bethany Township Clerk
Madelin Morris, Elba Township Clerk
Jodie Reeves, Emerson Township Clerk
Denise Rossman, Fulton Township Clerk
Karen Crocker, Hamilton Township Clerk
Corey Schaub, Lafayette Township Clerk
Tamey Skinner, Newark Township Clerk
Candy Smith, New Haven Township Clerk
Kathy Keiffer, North Shade Township Clerk
Heidi Drowley, North Star Township Clerk
Andrea Whitmore, Pine River Township Clerk
Jennifer Balcom, Seville Township Clerk
Carlene McGill, Sumner Township Clerk
Barb Hoffer, Washington Township Clerk
Kelly Bushre, Wheeler Township Clerk
DRAIN #031 Easlick
NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES AND REVIEW OF APPOTIONMENTS
DATE: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment
LOCATION: 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, Michigan
QUESTIONS: (989) 875-5207
The Gratiot County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District boundaries and Review of Apportionments on the above date, time and location.
The Day of Review is an opportunity to review the Drain #031 Easlick Drainage District Boundaries, and to review the tentative apportionment of benefits for each parcel and municipality within the Drainage District. This process is to verify accuracy of the drainage district prior to assessment. A map of the proposed Drainage District boundary revisions can be found of the Gratiot County website at: www.gratiotmi.com/201/Drain-Commissioner .
A general description of the lands by section number proposed to be added or deleted from the Drainage District as recommended by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor for each of the Drains is as follows:
| Drain Name | Municipality | Portions of Sections Added | Portions of Sections Removed |
| #031 Easlick Drain | Wheeler Township | 8, 16, 17 | 8, 16, 17 |
The Drain Commissioner, engineers and/or other staff members will be available to assist individuals throughout the day and make revisions where necessary. Please call our office to schedule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review to address any concerns. Drain assessments are collected in the same manner as property taxes and will appear on your winter tax bill. If drain assessments are being collected for more than one (1) year, you may pay the assessment in full with any interest to date at any time and avoid further interest charges. We will start accepting payments after November 15, 2022.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review should contact the Drain Commissioner’s Office at the number noted above (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
Comments on the apportionment of benefits may be submitted to the Drain Commissioner in writing before the date of the Day of Review at 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847 or bbarnes@gratiotmi.com, or comments may be submitted in writing or verbally at the Day of Review. Comments submitted in advance must be received by the Drain Commissioner prior to the Day of Review to ensure consideration.
You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district boundary to the Gratiot County Circuit Court within ten (10) days. You also may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s determination of apportionments to the Gratiot County Probate Court within ten (10) days.
The following is a list of any county, township, city and/or village to be assessed at large:
Gratiot County and Wheeler Township
The following additional information can be found on the Drain Commissioner’s website at www.gratiotmi.com/201/Drain-Commissioner .
- A map of the lands constituting the drainage district.
- The Notice of Letting that includes:
- Number and length of sections, the average width of each section, and if the drain will be closed, the amount and specifications of all tile or pipe required;
- Location, number, type, and size of culverts or bridges to be installed, if any; and
- Conditions upon which the contract will be awarded.
Dated: 10/13/2022 Bernard J Barnes
Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
DRAIN #381
NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPOTIONMENTS
DATE: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment
LOCATION: 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, Michigan
QUESTIONS: (989) 875-5207
The Gratiot County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Apportionments on the above date, time and location.
The Day of Review is an opportunity to review the tentative apportionment of benefits for each parcel and municipality within the Drainage District.
The Drain Commissioner, engineers and/or other staff members will be available to assist individuals throughout the day and make revisions where necessary. Please call our office to schedule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review to address any concerns. Drain assessments are collected in the same manner as property taxes and will appear on your winter tax bill. If drain assessments are being collected for more than one (1) year, you may pay the assessment in full with any interest to date at any time and avoid further interest charges. We will start accepting payments after November 15, 2022
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review should contact the Drain Commissioner’s Office at the number noted above (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
Comments on the apportionment of benefits may be submitted to the Drain Commissioner in writing before the date of the Day of Review at 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847 or bbarnes@gratiotmi.com, or comments may be submitted in writing or verbally at the Day of Review. Comments submitted in advance must be received by the Drain Commissioner prior to the Day of Review to ensure consideration.
You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s determination of apportionments to the Gratiot County Probate Court within ten (10) days after the Day of Review.
The following is a list of any county, township, city and/or village to be assessed at large:
Gratiot County and Wheeler Township
The following additional information can be found on the Drain Commissioner’s website at www.gratiotmi.com/201/Drain-Commissioner .
- A map of the lands constituting the drainage district.
- The Notice of Letting that includes:
- Number and length of sections, the average width of each section, and if the drain will be closed, the amount and specifications of all tile or pipe required;
- Location, number, type, and size of culverts or bridges to be installed, if any; and
- Conditions upon which the contract will be awarded.
Dated: 10/13/2022 Bernard J Barnes
Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
DRAIN #522
NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPOTIONMENTS
DATE: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment
LOCATION: 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, Michigan
QUESTIONS: (989) 875-5207
The Gratiot County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Apportionments on the above date, time and location.
The Day of Review is an opportunity to review the tentative apportionment of benefits for each parcel and municipality within the Drainage District.
The Drain Commissioner, engineers and/or other staff members will be available to assist individuals throughout the day and make revisions where necessary. Please call our office to schedule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review to address any concerns. Drain assessments are collected in the same manner as property taxes and will appear on your winter tax bill. If drain assessments are being collected for more than one (1) year, you may pay the assessment in full with any interest to date at any time and avoid further interest charges. We will start accepting payments after November 15, 2022
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review should contact the Drain Commissioner’s Office at the number noted above (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
Comments on the apportionment of benefits may be submitted to the Drain Commissioner in writing before the date of the Day of Review at 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847 or bbarnes@gratiotmi.com, or comments may be submitted in writing or verbally at the Day of Review. Comments submitted in advance must be received by the Drain Commissioner prior to the Day of Review to ensure consideration.
You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s determination of apportionments to the Gratiot County Probate Court within ten (10) days after the Day of Review.
The following is a list of any county, township, city and/or village to be assessed at large:
Gratiot County and Wheeler Township
The following additional information can be found on the Drain Commissioner’s website at www.gratiotmi.com/201/Drain-Commissioner .
- A map of the lands constituting the drainage district.
- The Notice of Letting that includes:
- Number and length of sections, the average width of each section, and if the drain will be closed, the amount and specifications of all tile or pipe required;
- Location, number, type, and size of culverts or bridges to be installed, if any; and
- Conditions upon which the contract will be awarded.
Dated: 10/13/2022 Bernard J Barnes
Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
Bethany Township
Minutes for Regular Meeting on October 11, 2022
Present: Mike, Fowler, Howd
Absent: Devine, Humm
Others: Richard Teeter
Meeting was called to order by Mikek at 7:00 p.m.
- Minutes for September 13th read and approved
- Bills were reviewed and approved for payment
- CD funds that matured to reinvested- Fowler looking into options
- Resolution to Approve Mid Michigan Waste Authority Member Agreement approved by board
- Resolution to Adopt Unilateral Telecommunications Permit approved by board
- Conflict of interest notice from Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes was accepted
- Painting of the hall was approved to be scheduled by Mikek
- Permit for bridge project on Jefferson Road over Bush Creek Drain was received from EGLE
- General Election is on November 8th.
- Due to election, board approved the moving of the regular meeting for November to Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Tracy Howd, Clerk