Orangeville Township

Notice of Election

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023

THE POLLS of said election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL

Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter Ballot by mail may submit an AV application for the November 7, 2023 Special Election by Friday, November 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. In addition to regular office hours the clerk will be in the office Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday, November 6th, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for qualified electors wishing to obtain an absentee ballot. Electors may obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the election and may vote in person in the Township Clerk’s office up to 4:00 p.m. on November 6, 2023. Please contact Clerk Melody Risner 269-664-4522 for information.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this election is for the purpose of Martin Public Schools Bond Proposal: Shall Martin Public Schools, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Seventeen Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($17,150,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of:

erecting, furnishing, and equipping an addition to a school building, remodeling, including security improvements to, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings; acquiring and installing instructional technology and instructional technology equipment for school buildings; purchasing school buses; and equipping, developing, and improving playgrounds, parking area, and sites?

A sample ballot may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote.

QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE-YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!

Citizen of the United States

At least 18 years of age on or before November 7, 2023

Resident of Michigan and the township where you are voting

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk. Persons who

are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center

TDD# 1-800-649-3777

Melody Risner/Orangeville Township Clerk

Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing

NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following:

Case Number: SP-8-2023 Stephannie Castle (Applicant), Stephannie & Jeffery Castle (Property Owner)

Location: 1913 Star School Rd, in Section 21 of Hastings Township.

Purpose: Requesting a special use permit to operate a day care – group pursuant to Article 23, Section 2324 in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district.

Case Number: SP-1-2022 – Michigan Materials & Aggregate Co. (Applicant/Property Owner)

Location: Miller Road, Delton, in Section 25 of Orangeville Township.

Purpose: Requesting a special use permit to operate a mine for sand and gravel pursuant to Article 23, Section 2351 in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district.

MEETING DATE: September 25, 2023 TIME: 7:00 PM

PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058

Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barrycounty.org. The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284.

 

Notice of Board of Review Meeting

Notice the Orangeville Township Board of review will meet Wednesday July 19, 2023 at 9:00 am here at the hall. Clerical errors in the tax roll will be corrected, principal residence exemptions will be granted, poverty & disabled veteran exemption requests will be addressed as needed. As per statute, no valuation appeals may be heard

Daniel R. Scheuerman

Assessor

Notice of Board of Review Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW

Orangeville Township Hall

 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell

(269) 664-4522

Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Time: 9 am

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; STATING THAT IF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES NOTIFY THE CLERK WITHIN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE FURNISHED TO SATISFY SUCH DISABILITIES AND ALLOW MEANINGFUL ATTENDANCE.  INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES SHOULD CONTACT THE CLERK; MEL RISNER AT THE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE.

 

Orangeville Township Fire Department Reveals New Fire Engine!

Orangeville Township Fire Department reveals new fire engine! The Orangeville Firefighters Association hosted the reveal party on Saturday, June 3rd from 5-7 pm at the fire barn. Taco bar, cookies and drinks were provided by the association. Commemorative posters were available and children attending were given play fire helmets. Everyone in attendance agreed, the orange color of the engine was a perfect choice. The truck also has the American flag painted on the back and in the front grill. A special plaque honoring former fire chiefs is displayed on the truck as well. The purchase of this fire engine was made possible by the residents of Orangeville via a fire millage. The fire department is very appreciative of the support they receive from the residents and residents are grateful to their dedicated firefighters and first responders.

Oakhill Cemetery News

The township board has approved a new well and two water hydrants to be installed. These hydrants will be located midway of the cemetery. The old water system will remain functional to provide additional access to a water supply nearer the older section of the cemetery. Additionally, ARPA funds will be used to grade the cemetery drive and resurface with crushed asphalt this spring.

Notice of Budget Public Hearing

To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265) Orangeville Township Board Meeting

7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080

Phone: 269 664-4522 Fax: 269 664-3411

Email: mrisnerogvclk@mei.net

www.orangevilletownship.org

The Orangeville Township Board will hold a public hearing for the budget of the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Time: 7 pm

Location: 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Clerk Mel Risner. This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.498(3)