|
HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER 2012 WINTER TAX BILL INFORMATION To pay your bill by mail: · Make check payable to: Hillsdale Township Treasurer · Mail to: Kelly Lantis, Treasurer P.O. Box 181 Hillsdale, MI 49242 · Please keep the top portion of the bill for your records · Receipts will not be mailed unless they are requested. TAX COLLECTION DATES Held at the Hillsdale Township Hall, 2985 W. Bacon Road (The corner of Lake Wilson and W. Bacon) Mon., Dec. 10, 2012 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 27, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tues., Jan. 15, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thur., Feb. 14, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thur., Feb 28, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ** Please note that February 28, 2013 is the last day to pay taxes before they are turned over to the county as delinquent. It is mandatory that local treasurers hold office hours on this day. (Interest will be waived until after Feb. 28, 2013.) Planning Commission The nine member Township Planning Commission is a great resource when you are planning your accessory building, new home, land splits, set backs, business ideas, etc. Stop in at one of their monthly meetings to receive input on how your ideas can be implemented within the guidelines of the zoning ordinance. Don’t forget! Township Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission Meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings are the first Tuesday of March, June, September, & December at 6:30. DOG LICENSES Dog licenses may be purchased from the township or county treasurer from December 1, 2012 – February 28, 2013. You must provide PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION. Cost per license is: $15 for male or female; $10 if spayed or neutered Election Results Jackie Sullivan is the new supervisor. James Marsh is the new clerk. Kelly Lantis continues as treasurer. New trustees are Rick Emery and Charles Keiffer. We extend our best wishes to Bill Vincent and Marv Campbell and thank them for their 30 plus years of service and Tom Evans for his time as a trustee. 2013 Garbage Cards For residents not on a curbside plan, a refuse punch card is available for 12 bags of garbage annually. You can purchase a 2013 card during the Tax Collection Dates for $5.00 or mail a check made out to Hillsdale Township to Clerk James Marsh, 2210 N. Lake Wilson Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Any questions concerning curbside plans can be addressed to Republic Waste at 877-268- 3867. Please tell them you live in Hillsdale Township. Local Cooperation Hillsdale Township is a member of the Headwaters Recreation Authority along with Fayette Township, the Village of Jonesville, and the City of Hillsdale. The goal of the HRA is to maintain and develop non-motorized trails in the combined area. We also recently entered into a Joint Recreation Plan with the City. The plan was a joint effort between the City and Township planning commissions and provides guidelines to independently and jointly develop recreation opportunities. Hillsdale Community Library Library Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 10am – 8pm Thursday - Friday: 10am – 5 pm Saturday: 10am – 2 pm Holiday Closings: Monday, December 24th & Tuesday, December 25th Monday, December 31st & Tuesday, January 1st 11 E. Bacon Street Hillsdale, MI 49242 Phone: 517-437-6470 Fax: 517-437-6477 info@hillsdale-libary.org Township residents are eligible for library cards Hillsdale Rural Fire Department Memberships Please see the enclosed Hillsdale Rural Fire Department Brochure concerning annual memberships. The Township Board has committed itself financially to supporting the Fire Department to keep it local. HRFD is not funded by a separate millage and is only one of two private Fire Departments in the state. The Township contracts for their service. An increase in memberships will be beneficial for residents individually, as well as the financial well-being of the Township and the Fire Department. Keeping the Department local keeps insurance rates low and provides faster response times. At his last meeting, outgoing supervisor Bill Vincent, recognized township residents Jack McLain and Jack Teneyck for their effort in restructuring the Fire Department Board and creating a financially sound operation. Please consider supporting the Rural Fire Department with a $45 annual fee and if you have questions call the number in the brochure. Sand Lake Valley Cemetery Hillsdale Township’s second cemetery, located near the corner of Bunn and Hallet roads, was acquired 9 years ago and the development of the site has been steadily evolving. Many lots have been sold in the start up section and a few burials have taken place. Recent improvements include a rework of the landscaping at the entrance and adding water lines to the developed area. The water will aid further expansion of the grass area and will facilitate more landscaping next spring. Sand Lake Valley is using the “ribbon” concept for monuments and markers. The long reinforced concrete slabs also provide a place for flowers and help with the trimming and appearance. Township residents and others are encouraged to drive through and see the progress. Those interested in purchasing lots should contact Sexton Joe Sanford at 517-398-1610 for further information. Hillsdale Township Contact Info Jackie Sullivan, Supervisor– (basic township questions) 517-439-1512 James Marsh, Clerk (voting,rentals,forms,meetings) 517-439-1012 Kelly Lantis, Treasurer (tax questions) 517-437-4105 Vincent Smith, Assessor & Land Division Admin. 517-567-4488 Joe Sanford, Sexton – (cemeteries) 517-437-2643 George Berg, Zoning Officer – (zoning questions and permits) 517-567-8965 ----------------------------------- Internet hillsdaletownship@dmcibb.net www.hillsdalecounty.info (click on local government
|
