NO HALL RENTALS UNTIL AFTER JULY 1, 2020
BOARD MEETING, JULY 14, 2020, 7:30 P.M. AT TOWNSHIP HALL
COVID-19 UPDATE
As the state slowly re-opens, various restrictions are lifted, and executive orders are rescinded, expire or extended, we know there is a lot of confusion about township operations. One question that we are hearing a lot is about township meetings—and whether they must (or can) be held electronically, and for how long.
While Executive Order 2020-110 opened much of the activities restricted by earlier executive orders, it still limits the ability of the public to gather indoors to groups of no more than 10 persons. An exception to this is provided by EO 2020-115, which allows—among other things—indoor gatherings of up to 50 people in Regions 6 and 8, covering the Upper Peninsula and 17 northern Michigan counties. In those regions, most (if not all) can therefore resume full in-person meetings.
Information about this outbreak is changing rapidly. You can stay informed by regularly visiting Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
TREASURER COLLECTION DATES FOR 2020 SUMMER TAXES
FRIDAYS - JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
FRIDAYS - AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
FRIDAYS - SEPTEMBER 4, 11 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 14 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
We accept credit/debit payments for property taxes only. Available during
office hours or by appointment. There is a 3% fee added.
CENSUS 2020 INFORMATION
(See Resident Resources)
The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of 106,631 households in the state of MICHIGAN next week. This is done in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address. The Census Bureau began hand-delivering census materials on March 15, but suspended all fieldwork for this operation on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Temporary field staff will be trained to observe all social distancing protocols and will wear official government-provided personal protective equipment for their safety and the safety of the public. This operation is contactless and follows the most current federal health and safety guidelines. More Information
The 2020 Census Bureau is hiring! Jobs start at $21.00 and are flexible. Work begins Spring 2020, and concludes August 2020. For more information and to apply visit: 2020census.gov/jobs. Local recruiting contact: Lori Coleman 616.283.2743.
We need election workers for August and November elections. Please contact the clerk to become involved. Workers are paid $12.50/hour, mileage and training.
NEW SECURITY MEASURES MAY IMPACT RESIDENTS WITHOUT RIGHT ID
Beginning October 1. 2020, travelers may be impacted by the need for more security-compliant ID. This new federal standard, “REAL ID”, is a security measure that sets a higher standard for identification. Without the proper ID, an individual might not be able to board an airplane or enter some federal facilities. For some, this might mean getting a new driver’s license or state ID. A "REAL ID" is considered a passport or an enhanced driver’s license.
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