Welcome!
Do you watch Township meetings online?
Watching Township meetings online is now easier! Meeting agendas are now shown to the right side of the video, so simply scroll down and click on the agenda item you'd like to watch. The video will jump right to that point.
To access meeting videos, agendas, minutes, and more, please visit the Township Meetings Page.
Website Update Coming Soon
We will soon be working to refresh and update the Township website, and are interested in your suggestions for improvements. Is there anything that you would like to see that is not currently available? Are you able to adaquately find what you're looking for? This website is here for you, and we'd like to know what you think. Please submit any recommendations to the Your Comments page. Thanks!
New Building Codes went into effect on March 9th
On March 9, 2011, the new 2009 Michigan building codes went into effect. Please contact Building Official Carl Studzinski at 231-941-1620 with any questions regarding building codes.
Medical Marihuana 180-day Moratorium
On January 11, 2011, the Township Board approved a resolution to impose a temporary moratorium upon the use of land or the issuance of permit, licenses, and approvals for the production for compensation, sale or dispensation of medical marihuana for 180-days or until an amendment of all applicable ordinances has been enacted and takes effect, whichever occurs first. This moratorium does not restrict or otherwise ban the lawful use of medical marihuana, as provided in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, MCL 333.26421 e. seq.
Please Click Here to view the Medical Marihuana Moratorium Resolution
Recycling News
As of January 1, 2011, all of Grand Traverse County will have access to Curbside Recycling. If you have trash CART service, a recycling bin will be included within the cost of your service. If you have trash BAG service, a recycling bin will be an additional fee on top of your regular service fee. All residents will need to contact their hauler to request a recycling bin and/or use their owner container clearly labled as recyclables. For additional recycling information, please visit the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart Webpage.