Orangeville Township

Township Board Approves Salary & Hourly Wage Rollback

The Covid 19 pandemic is causing drastic economic hardships for businesses
and individuals. Orangeville Township will be adversely affected as well.
State shared revenue is nearly 60% of Orangeville township revenues. The
projections are municipalities may see a reduction of 20-50% of State
Shared Revenue. A loss of 20-50% of that amount will have a dramatic
effect on the township budget.

At the May 12th board meeting a motion was made and a roll call vote
unanimously carried to roll back to the 2019-2020 wages of all township
employees. This roll back effective immediately applies to the township
board, deputy clerk, deputy treasurer, assessor, fire chief, fire
department personnel, janitorial, and election workers.

In addition to these roll backs the Orangeville Board thanks the fire
department for reducing and or delaying significant expenditures in their
budget. This too will help lessen the impact of the reduced revenue on
the 2020-2021 budget.

Furthermore, we will postpone all non-essential expenditures as much as
possible during this time. While the board regrets having to make this
decision, it is being done in an effort to maintain fiscal responsibility.

We are all anxious to have our lives return to normal. Until then we must
remain diligent and cautious in our efforts to halt the spread of this
virus. Stay safe everyone.

Veteran’s Memorial Drive-By, Your Input is Needed!

With Veterans Memorial Events being cancelled, is there interest in doing a drive-by memorial “Parade of vehicles”?

This would be multiple drive-bys in various communites within the county (possibly Middleville, Yankee Springs, Orangeville & Prairieville). Organizers need your input to make it happen and would notify those planning on participating by May 20th.

Please contact Al Warren 269-664-5194 if you would like to participate.

A video memorial service is also being planned that would be broadcast on social media & township website.

No May Election

No May election for Orangeville Township residents. The May election for
Delton School Millage Proposal is postponed to the August 2020 election.

NOTICE OF REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY

To the residents and property owners of Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan and any other interested parties.

Please take notice that a regular meeting of the Orangeville Township Board will be held on April 7, 2020 at 7 pm by electronic remote access.

Electronic remote access, in accordance with the Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-15, will be implemented in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-21. The public may participate in the meeting through Zoom access by computer and smart phone using the following link:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/957860032?pwd=VUFLTGMzdmp3T2xlWHdVSVNkbmpBQT09
Meeting ID: 957 860 032
Password: 006946

The public may also participate by calling into the below toll-free number:
+1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 957 860 032
Password: 006946

Members of the public will only be able to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting and such comment will be limited to three minutes per person. To provide for orderly public participation a person wishing to speak must state their name and request to be recognized by the Township Supervisor. The Supervisor will recognize all persons wishing to speak during public comment. If, prior to the meeting, members of the public have certain questions or wish to provide input on any business that will be addressed at the meeting then such persons may contact the Township Board members through Mel Risner, Township Clerk, by email to mrisnerogvclk@mei.net, or by mail at 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080. More information and links to this meeting may be found on the Township’s website at orangevilletownship.org.

The Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 72-hour advance notice by contacting Mel Risner, Township Clerk, by email, phone or mail via the information below.

Orangeville Township Clerk
7350 Lindsey Rd.
Plainwell, Ml 49080
Phone: 269-664-4522 or 269-572-2324
Email: mrisnerogvclk@mei.net

Special Meeting Notice – Budget Public Hearing

Orangeville Township Board

7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080
269-664-4522

BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, March 31“, 2020 | 7:00 PM

Due to the Executive Order by Governor Whitmer, this meeting will be conducted via webinar/conference call.

To access this meeting:

Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3678222194
Meeting ID: 367 8222194

Phone call in:

+1-253-215-8782 | US

Meeting ID: 367 822 2194

 

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 of phone number listed above.