PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Orangeville Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Orangeville Township Clerk; the Office of the Barry County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Orangeville Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
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ELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY FEBRUARY 27, 2024
December 5, 2023
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080
Purpose of this meeting:
The Orangeville Township Election Committee to approve election inspectors, date and time of public accuracy test, representatives of election commission for public accuracy test for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary.
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
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 228 of 2020 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCL 15.263a et. seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Mel Risner/Clerk
7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080
269 664-4522
WHEREAS, the Orangeville Township Board under authority granted in Public Act 81 of 2023, that the location of the Orangeville Township early voting site for all federal and statewide election dates will be the following.
AND WHEREAS, a site may also serve as an early voting site for additional election dates if approved by the Orangeville Township Board.
Orangeville Township Hall
7350 Lindsey Rd.
Plainwell, MI 49080
WHEREAS, all qualified electors in Orangeville Township have the right to mark a ballot and deposit the ballot in a tabulator beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election, and any additional days prior to the second Saturday before an election that the Orangeville Township Board designates. Early voting will be available at the early voting site from the hours of 9 am to 5 pm each day. Hours subject to change if designated by the Orangeville Township Election Commission with prior notice given to electors.
AYES: ______________________________________________________________
NAYES: ____________________________________________________________
ABSENT: ___________________________________________________________
The Supervisor declares this resolution _________________________________.
ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified clerk of Orangeville Township Board do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Orangeville Township Board at a regular meeting held on November 14, 2023.
________________________________________
Mel Risner
Orangeville Township Board Clerk
Newspaper (Hastings Reminder & Banner) Notice of Election contained wrong street number for polling location. Correct address is 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080. Correction to appear in this week’s newspaper.
At a meeting of the Orangeville Township Board held on October 3, 2023
WHEREAS, the Orangeville Township Board in compliance with the Michigan Legislature and Michigan Bureau of Elections and,
WHEREAS, the Orangeville Township Board authorizes the Election Commission to conduct Early Voting as per the State of Michigan and Bureau of Election guidelines at the polling location of Orangeville Township, at which the address is 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orangeville Township Board establishes an Early Voting Plan subject to the guidelines of the State of Michigan and Bureau of Elections to be submitted to the Barry County Clerk prior to state and federal elections held at said polling location.
YEAS Ribble, Kraai, Rook, Risner, Ritchie
NAYS None
ABSENT None
ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified clerk of Orangeville Township Board do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Orangeville Township Board at a regular meeting held on October 3, 2023.
Mel Risner
Orangeville Township Board Clerk
SPECIAL ELECTION MARTIN SCHOOL BOND PROPOSAL NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Date: Oct 3, 2023
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080
Purpose of this meeting:
The Orangeville Township Election Committee to approve election inspectors, date and time of public accuracy test, representatives of election commission for public accuracy test for the November Special Election.
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
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 228 of 2020 as amended (Open Meetings Act),
MCL 15.263a et. seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).
Mel Risner/Clerk
7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080
269 664-4522
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the above-named jurisdiction who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk, the Office of the appropriate County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 23, 2023. After this date, anyone who qualifies an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the following:
Melody Risner Orangeville Twp. 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080 Saturday November 4th 9 am – 5 pm
Dates/Time
Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Tuesday, November 7th 7 am – 8 pm
This special election is for Martin Public School 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?
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 7, 2023 election will be conducted by the clerk of
Orangeville Township on the voting equipment pursuant to MCL 168.798 at the address noted on October 18, 2023 at
10am.
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
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 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.
