Orangeville Township

Thank you email to the Orangeville Fire Department for the outstanding job at Bay Pointe incident

Good morning Supervisor Rook and Chief Ribble, I wanted to make you aware of how well our Orangeville Fire Department performed recently at BayPointe Inn. On February 12, 2021 around 6 PM we had a 4 inch pipe from our attic fire protection system burst unexpectedly dumping several thousand gallons of water into our hotel building. I arrived at the property about 6:30 to see multiple units and numerous firefighters on site. As I walked into a flooded building I saw exceptional perseverance and teamwork in action from these dedicated professionals. Under the leadership that night of Assistant Chief Mike Swift everything was obviously well under control. After making sure our staff and guests were safely out of the building they were rapidly dispersing thousands of gallons of water out the entrance of the building and out of several rooms that were flooded to minimize damage to our property. Additionally they were removing ceiling tiles that were filling up with water from the ceiling and pushing them out the door to maximize guest safety and minimize further damage to our structure. They all clearly demonstrated extreme concern and care for our building. We are blessed to live in such an outstanding community next door to these volunteers. We are forever grateful for the perseverance and commitment of this well trained team of professionals! Please pass on our gratitude and appreciation to these dedicated men and women!
Thank you. Mike Powers

March Board of Review Meeting Schedule

The Orangeville Township Board of Review for March 2021 will be held by electronic remote access, unless by the dates of the March Board of Review meetings it becomes lawful under state agency rules and statute for an in-person meeting to be held. Electronic remote access, in accordance with Michigan law, will be implemented in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limitations on the number of individuals in a meeting hall. 

If in-person meetings become a lawful option, then the meeting will be held both in person at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd.  and via electronic remote access.

The public may participate in the meeting through electronic remote access on the following dates via Zoom access, by computer, smart phone/device using the following link:

March 2nd: Time: Mar 2, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 843 2021 0969

Passcode: 522945

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Meeting ID: 843 2021 0969

Passcode: 522945

March 8th: Time: Mar 8, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 839 2122 9000

Passcode: 574647

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Passcode: 574647

March 9th: Time: Mar 9, 2021 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 891 3629 5578

Passcode: 789685

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Meeting ID: 891 3629 5578

Passcode: 789685

The public may also participate by landline phone or cell phone by calling the office number:
269-664-4522

The township will post the information confirming whether the March BOR will meet in person on its notice board, sign, window, and the township’s website.

The Orangeville Township March Board of Review will meet on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, March _2_, 2021, 4:00 pm = Organizational Meeting
  • Monday, March _8___, 2021, = Appeal Hearing      (9:00 – 12:00  & 1:00- 4:00 pm)
  • Tuesday,  March __9_, 2021, = Appeal Hearing      (1:30 pm- 4:30  & 6:00 – 9:00 pm)

The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2021 assessments. By board resolution, taxpayers are able to protest by letter, (including email), sent to 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi. 49080  or Email – rooktomj@gmail.com  provided protest is received prior to March _9__, 2021. 12:00 pm. 

 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2021 are as follows:

*Agricultural …………39.85%. 1.25471

*Commercial…………38.53%. 1.29770

*Residential………….46.09%. 1.08484

*Industrial……………..47.62%. 1.04999

*Personal Property…50.00%. 1.0000

(ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing.  This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act 

Mel Risner

Clerk

 269-664-4522 

Record Turnout in the November Election!

With 1018 absentee ballots and 974 in person voters, the November 3, 2020
election saw a record turnout for Orangeville. 71% of all eligible voters
cast a ballot in this election. Thank you to the election team that did
an outstanding job during a very trying and difficult election.

Orangeville Township to Purchase New Fire Engine!

With the recent renewal of the fire millage the township is pleased to
announce the purchase of a brand new fire engine. Without the passage of
the millage, this purchase would not have been possible. This will be
built and outfitted according to the needs of our community. Fire Chief
Ribble and his team have worked tirelessly with Payette Sales & Service to
customize the KME Pumper Fire Engine. The new engine is expected to be
ready in the next 14-15 months, at which time our old fire engine will be
replaced. This purchase will serve our community for many years to come.
The board and Chief Ribble have worked together to find an affordable
solution on this purchase for our township. Thank you to our residents
for always supporting our fire department.

Sexton Retiring After 41 Years

Orangeville Township would like to thank our cemetery sextons, the Roush’s
for 41 years of service to our community. The Roush’s will be retiring
effective January 1, 2021, due to health concerns. At the December board
meeting the board agreed upon a new sexton from the candidates that
applied. Josh Wickham of Wickham Cemetery Care out of Hastings has been
retained. The board and Josh have agreed upon a six month trial so we can
determine if this is the right fit for both of us. Again, thank you Sue
and Gordon and prayers go out for your health in retirement!