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PUBLIC NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SAUBLE TWP SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, 2023 1:00 PM 915/23 AGENDA ~ ~ ~ TRUNK-N-TREAT 2023 Saturday, October 28, 5-6:30 PM at Sauble Township Pavilion Park your vehicles along the Ball Park Fence and open your trunk or tailgate to pass out candy to the Trunk-n-Treaters Decorate your vehicle and wear a costume. Popcorn, donuts, cider, and hot chocolate served. Trunk-n-Treat Flyer ~ ~ ~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP HAS A NEW ZONING ADMINISTRATOR! ROBERT (Bob) HALL For Zoning Ordinance questions or information please email Bob at saubletwpzoning@gmail.com Or leave a message at the township office - 231-266-8384. ~ ~ ~ SPECIAL MEETING OF ELECTION COMMITTEE Monday, July 10, 2023, 6:30 PM (during Regular Board Meeting) ~ ~ ~ ELECTION - TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 7 AM - 8 PM Please read the Election Notices below by clicking on each link: 1. NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION August 8, 2023 2. NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR AUGUST 8, 2023 ELECTION ~ ~ ~ SPECIAL MEETING SAUBLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Friday, June 23, 2023 Agenda: 1) Land Use/Zoning Administrator Resignation 2) Petition to State Tax Tribunal Update Public is Welcome to Attend ~ ~ ~ SUMMER TAXES MAILED OUT JULY 1, 2023 ~ ~ ~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY GARDEN Applications for Plots are available - $10 each - at township office or click on the INFORMATION TAB, scroll down to Community Garden. ~~~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP WILDLAND/FOREST FIRE Tuesday, April 11, 2023 There was a significant wildland/forest fire off 3 Mile RD, east of Hamilton RD in Sauble Township. The Sauble-Elk-Eden Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and immediately called for extra mutual aid assistance from: Webber Township Fire Dept in Lake County Branch Fire Department in Mason County Lake County Central Dispatch Lake County Sherriff Office DNR Fire Service USFS Fire Service & FIRE BOSS Air Tankers Mason County Fire Authority Sauble-Elk-Eden Fire Support Group The fire started from someone burning in their burn barrel ashes escaped from the barrel and quickly started debris on the ground on fire. It took many hours to get the fire put out with USDAFS FIRE BOSS air plane tankers assisting by getting water from lakes nearby in Mason County. There were no injuries or structures were lost. However approximately 100 acres of land burned. If you know or see any members of these agencies please, express your gratitude for their willingness to put themselves at risk in trying to save lives, property, and our natural forests. This fire was extremely dangerous! ~~~ BURN PERMITS - https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ Before you burn, please check to see if burning is allowed! Conditions have been extremely dry even with some rain. An ember from your fire can start another fire/wild land fire and you would be responsible for costs incurred. ~~~ ALL LATE WINTER TAX PAYMENTS (and late fees) MUST NOW BE PAID AT THE LAKE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE in Baldwin, at the Courthouse Building. After 2/28/23 we are no longer able to receive tax payments at Sauble Township Office. ~~~ LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (LCCF) BAKED POTATO SUPPER & RAFFLE Saturday, April 29, 2023 5-7 PM St. Ann's Senior Center 690 9th ST, Baldwin, MI 49304 Tickets are $8 per person and available at the door. More Info call 231.924.5350 LCCF Baked Potato Supper Flyer 2023 ~~~ SAUBLE & EDEN TOWNSHIPS PROPERTY OWNERS LARGE ITEM CLEAN UP SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 9 AM - 12 PM (noon) SKINNER PARK, IRONS, MI ~~~ LAKE-OSCEOLA-MECOSTA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 4 - 8 PM 2 LOCATIONS: 1. Mecosta County Fairgrounds 540 West Ave Big Rapids, MI 2. Osceola County Road Comm South 4737 Makwa DR Hersey, MI (No Lake County Drop Off Site this year) ~~~ ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY ORV ORDINANCE MEETING Friday, 2/3/23 2:00 PM Lake County Courthouse (Commissioners Room), Baldwin This is a meeting to express concerns about ORV issues, adding or deleting roads that are open, etc. Public is welcome. lake_county_2022_orv_ordinance_and_map_2.23.22.pdf ~~~ CONSUMERS ENERGY - SOLAR DEVELOPMENT Consumers Energy is seeking land for utility-scale solar plants, which require significant amounts of land, 500-900 acres. Large landowners or community officials who want to learn more can visit: www.consumersenergy.com/company/electric-generation/renewables/solar-generation/farmers?utm_campaign=renewables&utm_source=misolar&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_content=misolar ~~~ NEW ZONING ORDINANCE - effective 12/2/2022 sauble_twp_zoning-adopted_2022_final.pdfSauble Township Zoning Ordinance ~~~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP NEWS - FALL/WINTER 2022-2023 ~~~ 2022 WINTER TAXES are being mailed out by December 1, 2022. You can pay property taxes online at: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0054e 2.65% will be added to your credit/debit card payments. $2.95 flat fee is added to eCheck payments. The township does not charge this fee, nor do we receive any portion of it. 2022 WINTER TAXES are due February 14, 2023 1% per month interest will be added after 2/14/23. On March 1, 2023, delinquent property taxes are payable to the Lake County Treasurer in Baldwin, MI with additional interest and penalty. TREASURER'S OFFICE HOURS: Dec 1 – Feb 28: Tues 10 am - 2 pm, or by appointment. Also, Dec 30, 2022 & Feb 28, 2023, 9 am – 5 pm. Contact info: Beth Acker, 248-877-0084 or saubletreasurer@gmail.com ~~~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS Once again, Sauble Township had the largest percentage of voter turn-out in Lake County! Sauble Registered Voters: 374 Sauble Total Voters: 257 Sauble Turnout: 68.72% https://www.electionreporting.com/.../3afa9702-db68-41fd... NEW SAUBLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS: Sauble Township Treasurer: Beth Acker Sauble Township Trustee: Linda Snow Thank you Voters! ~~~ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS (SADS) PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INVASIVE WEED CONTROL: SAUBLE LAKES 1-4 SAD - HEARING #2: Saturday, 10/29/22 9:00 AM - Certification of Assessment Roll Sauble Lakes Hearing #2 Agenda 10/29/22, 9 AM ~~~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2022 - 6:00 PM Agenda Special Meeting 10/26/22 ~~~ LUTHER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Did you know that the Luther Public Library is a district library and the 'home' library for the Sauble Township area? They provided the Little Free Lending Library at the township and offer many services. Please read: Library Letter to Sauble Township Residents Please visit their website at: lutherlibrary.ploud.net ~~~ ELECTION DAY - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 VIEW THE BALLOT: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index ELECTION: November 8 COUNTY: Lake County JURISDICTION: Sauble Township PRECINCT: Precinct 15 ~~~ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS (SADS) PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INVASIVE WEED CONTROL: SAUBLE LAKES 1-4 SAD - HEARING #2: Saturday, 10/29/22 9:00 AM - Certification of Assessment Roll ~~~ HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL Lake County Residents Wenger Pavillion, Baldwin sponsored by Lake,, Mecosta & Osceola Conservation District in cooperation with MAEAP Clean Sweep Program Brochure: Hazardous Waste Disposal 10.8.22 ~~~ ELECTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Please click on each notice (2) below regarding the November 8, 2022 Election: - notice_of_election_11-08-2022.pdf notice_of_close_of_registration-november_8_2022.pdf November 8 2022 List of Proposals ~~~ TRUNK-N-TREAT is Back! Sauble Township will have a Trunk-n-Treat event (no games/contests/prizes) on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Vehicles may park along the Ball Field with their trunks/tailgates open for trick-or-treaters to receive wrapped candy. Feel free to decorate! There will be popcorn, donuts, cider and hot chocolate for everyone. Sauble Township Trunk-N-Treat Flyer ~~~ PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - The Planning/Zoning Commission will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 6 PM, to make final corrections to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. ~~~ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS (SADS) PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INVASIVE WEED CONTROL - 1. LOON LAKE SAD - HEARING #2: Saturday, 10/1/22, 9 AM - Approval of Assessment Roll 2. SAUBLE LAKES 1-4 SAD - HEARING #1: Saturday, 10/1/22, 10:30 AM - Creation of SAD ~~~ SUMMER TAXES - Summer Tax payments are due Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Beth Acker, Treasurer will be in the township office on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 10 AM - 2PM, and on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 9 AM - 5 PM to receive tax payments. You can now pay property taxes online at: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0054e 2.65% will be added to your credit/debit card payments. $2.95 flat fee is added to eCheck payments. The township does not charge this fee, nor do we receive any portion of it. ~~~ SAUBLE-ELK-EDEN NEW FIRE STATION Dedication & Open House - 9/3/22, 1 - 4 PM Public Welcome! ~~~ PROPOSED SAUBLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE - The Planning and Zoning Commission has completed their work on drafting a new Sauble Township Zoning Ordinance. You may review a copy by clicking here - Proposed Sauble Township Zoning Ordinance The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to hear public comments. This meeting is planned for September 6, 2022, 6:00 PM, at the Sauble Township Hall. For more information, click ZONING ORDINANCE, under the ZONING tab. ~~~ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS (SADS) PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INVASIVE WEED CONTROL - 1. LOON LAKE SAD - HEARING #1: Saturday, 9/10/22, 9 AM - Creation of SAD Public Hearing ~~~ SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE - The Sauble Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, July 18, 2022, 6 PM to discuss Special Assessment Calculations for Campgrounds and Trailer Parks. ~~~ ELECTION NEWS FOR AUGUST 2, 2022 - Click links below for each Notice: Notice of Close of Registration - Monday, July 18, 2022 Notice of Election August 2 ~~~ SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2022 - click here ~~~ SUMMER TAXES - NEW INFO - Sauble Township is now using KCI (Kent Communications Inc.) to mail out our Summer Taxes. Taxes will be mailed out on July 1st as usual. Our summer newsletter will be printed on the reverse side. You can now pay property taxes online at: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0054e 2.65% will be added to your credit/debit card payments. $2.95 flat fee is added to eCheck payments. The township does not charge this fee, nor do we receive any portion of it. 1% per month interest will be added after summer tax due date. On March 1, 2023, delinquent property taxes are payable to the Lake County Treasurer with additional interest and penalty. Check (made out to Sauble Township) must clear or receipt is void. Postmarks are not accepted. For receipts, send self-addressed, stamped envelope to 8906 W 6 Mile Rd, Irons, MI, 49644. During Tax Season, Beth Acker, Treasurer will hold Office Hours on Tuesdays, 10 am - 2 pm. Contact Beth Acker, Sauble Township Treasurer at 248-877-0084 or saubletreasurer@gmail.com. ~~~ ELECTIONS - If you are a registered voter in Sauble Township you are eligible to vote in the following Elections: PRIMARY ELECTION - Tuesday, August 3, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION - Tuesday, November 8, 2022 The Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM on both dates. You have the option of voting in person or by absentee ballot. Contact Gail Raad, Sauble Township Clerk, at 231-266-8384 or by email at saubleclerk@gmail.com ~~~ PHONE CALLS TO SAUBLE TOWNSHIP - Please remember that township officials are not in the office every day. Please feel free to leave a message at 231-266-8384 and we will return your call as soon as possible. Treasurer, Beth Acker is in the office on Tuesdays during tax season, 10 am - 2 pm. Or you may contact her at 248-877-0084. Land Use/Zoning Administrator, Bill Rodgers - can be reached at 616-890-7635. Clerk, Gail Raad - please leave a message at 231-266-8384. Supervisor, Mary Ann Nugent - typically in the office most days, 10 am -2 pm, or can be reached at 616-550-8169. ~~~ COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS - We have a few garden plots left. $10 each. Stop in the township office for the application and to reserve a plot. Or check out the COMMUNITY GARDEN page under the INFORMATION Tab. t's not too late to plant! ~~~ LAND USE PERMITS - Sauble Township is a ZONED COMMUNITY. Please consult with our Land Use Administrator, Bill Rodgers, 616-890-7635, BEFORE you begin a project. ~~~ BURN PERMITS - https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ Before you burn, please check to see if burning is allowed. Conditions have been extremely dry even with some rain. An ember from your fire can start another fire/wild land fire and you would be responsible for costs incurred. ~~~ SPONGY MOTH (formerly Gypsy Moth) - At our May 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, we had a guest speaker from North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. Emma Constantino, Outreach Coordinator from CISMA provided general information on this invasive species and how to minimize their impact on your property. Emma also answered specific questions from the citizens in attendance. We are hoping this is the last year of the Spongy Moth cycle until they appear again in 8-10 years. For information on controlling SPONGY MOTHS: Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaDr22de1K3RGXjdmMP7Vg OR Visit www.NorthCountyInvasives.org, then scroll over the Resources tab and click on "Videos" ~~~ SPONGY (GYPSY) MOTH - At our Regular Township Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022, 6 PM, we will have a Guest Speaker from North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) on the topic of Spongy Moth. All are welcome to attend to learn more and ask questions. ~~~ SAUBLE & EDEN TOWSHIPS - LARGE ITEM CLEAN UP - Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9 am - 12 noon, at Skinner Park. No TIRES accepted No Household Trash or Garbage No Hazardous Waste (no appliances with FREON) ~~~ MAY ELECTION - There is NO May Election for Sauble Township Residents on May 3, 2022. ~~~ THE S.E.E. FIRE DEPARTMENT & IRONS AREA TOURIST ASSOCIATION EASTER EGG HUNT - Saturday, April 16, 2022, 11:00 AM. Hunt starts at 11am sharp at Skinner Park. Be sure to arrive early for registration (up to age 13) and to meet the Easter Bunny. BOARD OF REVIEW: The Sauble Township 2022 Board of Review March dates are as follows: Friday, March 4 - 2:30-3:30 - Organizational Meeting Monday, March 14 - 12-6 PM - Appeals Tuesday, March 15 - 2 - 5 PM - Appeals Tuesday, March 15 - 6 - 9 PM - Appeals Monday, March 21 - 1 PM Closing Meeting The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2022 assessments. By board resolution, taxpayers are able to protest by letter, or email to: saublesupervisor@gmail.com or mailed to: Sauble Township Board of Review 8906 W. 6 Mile RD Irons, MI 49644 ~~~ MARCH 1, 2022 - 2021 WINTER TAXES ARE NO LONGER PAYABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP. Late tax payments are to paid at the Lake County Treasurer's Office at the County Courthouse Building in Baldwin. ~~~ SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET WORKSHOP Sauble Township will hold a Budget Workshop on Thursday, March 3, 2022, 1-4 PM, at the Sauble Township Hall. The purpose of the meeting is for planning/preparing the 2022-2023 Budget. ~~~ PHONE CALLS TO SAUBLE TOWNSHIP: Please remember that township officials are not in the office every day. Please feel free to leave a message at 231-255-8384 and we will return your call as soon as possible. Treasurer, Beth Acker is in the office on Tuesdays during tax season, 10 am - 2 pm. Or you may contact her at 248-877-0084. Land Use/Zoning Administrator, Bill Rodgers - can be reached at 616-890-7635. Clerk, Gail Raad - please leave a message at 231-266-8384. Supervisor, Mary Ann Nugent - can be reached at 616-550-8169. ~~~ BOARD OF REVIEW: The Sauble Township 2022 Board of Review March dates are as follows: Friday, March 4 - 2:30-3:30 - Organizational Meeting Monday, March 14 - 12-6 PM - Appeals Tuesday, March 15 - 2 - 5 PM - Appeals Tuesday, March 15 - 6 - 9 PM - Appeals Monday, March 21 - 1 PM Closing Meeting The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2022 assessments. By board resolution, taxpayers are able to protest by letter, or email to: saublesupervisor@gmail.com or mailed to: Sauble Township Board of Review 8906 W. 6 Mile RD Irons, MI 49644 ~~~ COVID-19 is still: when visiting our township hall, please be respectful of everyone's health and help prevent the spread of Covid-19 by following precautions, e.g., wearing a mask, maintaining a 6 ft. distance, and not visiting the township hall when sick. Thank you for your cooperation! ~~~ WINTER TAXES DUE: FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Beth Acker, Treasurer will be in the office, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 and on Monday, February 14, 2022, 10 AM - 2 PM. In addition Beth will be in the office on Monday, February 28, 9 AM - 5 PM, the last day to pay LATE taxes at the township office. After that, taxes are paid at the Lake County Treasurer's Office in Baldwin (Courthouse Building). ~~~ CHANGE TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING TIME: The Sauble Township Regular Board meetings have been changed (from 7 PM) to 6 PM, starting on January 10, 2022. All regular board meetings will now begin at 6 PM. ~~~ NEW TREASURER: Beth Acker is the new Sauble Township Interim Treasurer. Due to the resignation of Abbey Sisson, The Sauble Township Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021, 10:00 AM and accepted the resignation. Beth Acker resigned as Trustee and the Board appointed Beth Acker as Interim Treasurer. Beth will be available in the Township Office on Tuesdays, 10 AM - 2 PM during Tax Season. For information or questions, please call (231) 266-8384 or (248) 877-0084 (cell). ~~~ SPECIAL MEETING - SAUBLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - A Special Meeting for the Sauble Township Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, 12/6/21, 10:00 AM, at the Sauble Township Hall. Agenda items include Resignation of Treasurer, Abbey Sisson, Resignation of Trustee, Beth Acker, appointment of Beth Acker as Interim Treasurer. All meetings are open to the public. Posted by Mary Ann Nugent, Supervisor 12/5/21, 11:00 AM ~~~ SAUBLE TOWNSHIP'S PLANNING COMMISSION - The Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 6 PM to continue its review of the Draft Zoning Ordinance. All meetings are open to the public. Posted by Mary Ann Nugent, Supervisor 12/5/21, 11:00 AM ~~~ SPECIAL MEETING - SAUBLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - A Special Meeting for the Sauble Township Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, 12/1/21, 4:30 PM at the Sauble Township Hall. Discussion and Resolution on hiring an Office Assistant for Clerk/Deputy Clerk, Treasurer/Deputy Treasurer and duties. Posted by Mary Ann Nugent, Supervisor 11/30/21, 4:27 PM ~~~ IRONS CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, December 4, 2021 1:00 PM Downtown, Irons, MI For more information, contact organizer, Pat Boik, at boik1974@yahoo.com LAKE COUNTY ORV WORKSHOP December 10, 2021 1:00 PM Commissioners Room (Lake County Courthouse) Discussion Only, No Decisions Made SAUBLE TOWNSHIP'S PLANNING COMMISSION - The Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 17, 2021, 6 PM to continue its review of the Draft Zoning Ordinance. All meetings are open to the public. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAUBLE TOWNSHIP BOARD DATE: November 15, 2021 TIME: 8:00 A.M. WHERE: Sauble Township Hall 8906 West 6 Mile Road Irons, MI 49644 TENTATIVE MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. DISCUSSION CONCERNING TREASURER'S DUTIES [Possibly in closed session if requested pursuant to MCL 15.268(a)] 5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING TREASURER 6. ADJOURN Notice posted by Mary Ann Nugent, Supervisor 11/14/21, 12:34 PM @ Sauble Township Hall SAUBLE TOWNSHIP'S PLANNING COMMISSION - The Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 6 PM to continue its review of the Draft Zoning Ordinance. All meetings are open to the public. SAUBLE TOWNSHIP'S PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING ON - Wednesday, October 20, 6:00 PM. If you wish to review the draft of the Master Plan, there are 2 printed copies available at the township office, and copies available at Pathfinder Library (Baldwin) and at the Luther Library. The draft Master Plan is also available on this website - TOWNSHIP/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS/PLANNING COMMISSION/INFORMATION SAUBLE TOWNSHIP'S ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A ZONING VARIANCE HEARING -Tuesday, September 28, 6 PM. BIG BASS LAKE SCHOOL, aka LAKE NATAHKI SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE (Sauble Township Hall): As part of the Lake County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Sauble Township will hold an Open House on Saturday, September 25, 12 - 3PM. TRUNK-N-TREAT: Sauble Township will NOT be sponsoring the Trunk-N-Treat event this year on Saturday, October 30, 2021. However, individuals may park along the ball field fence at the township park if they choose, decorate their vehicle pass out candy. Parents may choose to bring their children to do a trunk-n-treat on their own. This would NOT be a township-sponsored activity. Please use caution, distancing, and appropriate measures to be safe and have fun. 🎃 SAUBLE TOWNSHIP - SCHOOL HOUSE - OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 12-3 PM. This event is in conjunction with the Lake County Historical Museum's Sesquicentennial Celebration, 9/25 - 10/2/21. PLANNING COMMISSION - The Sauble Township Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting (work session) to continue review of the DRAFT Zoning Ordinance, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Sauble Township Hall. SUMMER TAXES: The last day to pay Summer Taxes at the township is Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The treasurer will be at the Sauble Township Hall 9 AM - 5 PM on this day. After this date, payment must be made at the Lake County Treasurer’s Office. BASS -LITTLE BASS LAKE SAD HEARING: Sauble Township Property owners on BB/LB Lakes may attend the SAD (Special Assessment District) HEARING #2 for Lake Weed Control on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 9 AM at the township hall. This hearing is to approve the assessment roll for the special assessment district. NEW FLAGPOLE/FLAG INSTALLATION - Sauble Township applied for and received a grant from Great Lakes Energy People's Fund for a new flagpole and flag replacement. The old one was rusting out and in disrepair. At the August 9, 2021 Regular Township Board Meeting, the Boy Scouts of Troop 61 performed a flag raising ceremony outside at the new flagpole at the opening of the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - The Sauble Township Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting (work session) to continue review of the DRAFT Zoning Ordinance, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Sauble Township Hall. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - The Sauble Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Special Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, 7/28/21, 6:00 PM at the township hall. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a chairperson, secretary, and to provide information to new and current members. LITTLE FREE LENDING LIBRARY - The Luther Area Public Library has provided Sauble Township the "Little Free Lending Library" box located at the entrance to Sauble Township Hall. The Luther Library staff stocked it with books to get us started. The premise is to take a book to read, return it or return with another book(s) for others to read. Please stop by and check it out! The library boxes were made by students in industrial arts classes at Pine River High School and installed by a volunteer. Sauble Township is in the Luther Area Public Library service area. NEW SAUBLE TOWNSHIP BOARD APPOINTMENT - Due to the resignation of Trustee Monica Blankenship, the Sauble Township Board appointed Beth Acker to serve as a Trustee for the remainder of the elected term. Beth previously served as Deputy Treasurer and will also replace Monica Blankenship as the Ex-Officio/Secretary member of the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission will hold Special Meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month through November. The purpose of these extra meetings are to review and work on the draft zoning ordinance. BIG BASS -LITTLE BASS LAKE SAD HEARING: Sauble Township Property owners on BB/LB Lakes may attend the SAD (Special Assessment District) HEARING #2 for Lake Weed Control on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 9 AM at the township hall. This hearing is to approve the assessment roll for the special assessment district. FIREWORKS - Per Michigan state law, no fireworks may be set off or launched from any public property. This includes all Sauble Township property on 6 Mile RD (township hall, parking lots, grounds, Lindley Park ball diamond, playground, basketball courts, pavilion area, fields, and all grounds), and the Community Garden parcel on Hamilton RD. https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29943_34759-500873--,00.html NEW ASSESSOR - As of 7/1/21, Sauble Township has contracted with Greg Barnett as Assessor. Mr. Barnett serves as assessor in 6 other townships in Lake, Osceola, and Mason counties and is a lifelong resident and property owner in Lake County. His phone number is 231-233-8161. Email: gsbarnett61@yahoo.com BOARD OF REVIEW - The July 20, 2021 Board of Review meeting is changed to 10 AM (from 1-4 PM). This meeting addresses PRE, VE, PE, Clerical Errors & Omissions. BOR members and Assessor. SAUBLE TOWNSHIP SUMMER 2021 NEWSLETTER The Sauble Township Summer 2021 Newsletter will be in included in the Summer Tax mailing. Also the newsletter is available on this website under the INFORMATION tab. SAUBLE TOWNSHIP PARKING LOT: On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the Sauble Township Hall parking lot will be resealed and blocked off from all vehicles for 2 additional days. You may park at the park across the street from the fire station if you need to come to the township office. There will be noise and dust associated with this project. Thank you for your understanding! POWER WASHING: Hopefully, beginning 6/16/21, we will be doing some power washing of the township hall building. This might take a few days and there will be some noise. Thank you for your understanding as we do some maintenance projects. BIG BASS -LITTLE BASS LAKE SAD HEARING: Sauble Township Property owners on BB/LB Lakes may attend the SAD (Special Assessment District) HEARING for Lake Weed Control on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 9 AM at the township hall. PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING: The Sauble Township Planning Commission is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 5:00 PM, at the township hall to continue work on the Draft Master Plan and Zoning. SAUBLE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY GARDEN: Please contact the township office at 231-266-8384 if you want to reserve a plot in the Community Garden. Plots are $10 each. Once we know how many people want plots we can stake them out and assign them. The Community Garden was founded on the premise of donations of produce to the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Baldwin. Each gardener will be asked to grow an extra plant or two for donations. We will have a tub at the garden for your donations and it will be delivered on a weekly basis to the food pantry. In addition, several plots are reserved for corn that is planted specifically for donation. If you have any questions, please email saublesupervisor@gmail.com or call 231-266-8384. PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission has been working on the township's Master Plan. The Draft Master Plan is available for download on this website: Scroll to Township/Boards and Commissions/Planning Commission. LARGE ITEM CLEAN UP: Saturday, May 15, 2021 9 AM - 12 PM (noon) Skinner Park, Irons -Sauble and Eden Township Residents only! - NO HOUSEHOLD TRASH/GARBAGE - NO TIRES SPECIAL MEETING - Friday, May 7, 9 AM, Sauble Township Board will hold a SPECIAL MEETING for assessing information and review of the (draft) Master Plan. SAUBLE TOWNSHIP SPRING PROJECTS: *Large Item Clean-up - 5/15, 9 AM - 12 PM, Skinner Park *Parking Lot - Reseal *Softball Field - Bleacher repair *Playground - New mulch and equipment repair *Basketball backboard, court lines *New flagpole/flag installation (grant funded) SAUBLE-ELK-EDEN JOINT BUILDING AUTHORITY The Sauble-Elk-Eden Joint Building Authority will have a ground-breaking ceremony for the new SEEFD Central Fire Station, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM. The public is invited to attend. The site is located at 6711 W. 8 Mile Rd, Irons, MI. Local TV Stations and the Lake County Star have been invited to attend. SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021: Westshore Educational Service District Special Education Millage Renewal Proposal This proposal will permit the intermediate school district to continue to levy Special Education Millage previously approved by the electors. VISIT: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ This website provides information on how to vote, how to register to vote, voting absentee, etc. If you would like an absentee application for the May 4th School Election you can contact Gail Raad, either by phone, 266-8384, or by email, SAUBLECLERK@GMAIL.COM LARGE ITEM CLEAN UP: Saturday, May 15, 2021 9 AM - 12 PM (noon) Skinner Park, Irons Sauble and Eden Township Residents only! EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: LAKE COUNTY CITIZENS EMERGENCY GUIDE SAUBLE-ELK-EDEN FIRE DEPT EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:00 am, Skinner Park, Irons Free, ages 13 and under Register for prizes Social Distancing, Masks No refreshments REGULAR BOARD MEETING: Monday, April 12, 2021, 7:00 PM In-Person Only REGULAR BOARD MEETING: Monday, March 8, 2021, 7:00 PM 3/5/21 - IN-PERSON MEETINGS ARE NOW ALLOWED. COVID-19: when visiting our township hall, please remember to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 by following precautions, e.g., wearing a mask, maintaining a 6 ft. distance, and not visiting the township hall when sick. Thank you for your cooperation. WINTER TAXES 2021 - The last day to pay property taxes without penalty is Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Abbey Sisson, Sauble Township Treasurer, is available at the Township Office to receive taxes on Tuesdays, 9 AM - 2 PM, during tax season. After March 1, 2021, delinquent taxes must be either mailed or submitted in person to the Lake County Treasurer's Office in Baldwin. LAND USE /ZONING: If you are planning any new construction projects (additions, new builds, decks, garages, sheds, patios, etc.) please contact our Land Use Administrator, Bill Rodgers, saublezoning@gmail.com, for questions on zoning information and obtaining a Land Use Permit, if needed. The Lake County Building Department will not issue any permits unless a current Land Use Permit has been issued. 
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TOWNSHIP CALENDAR 2023
January 3 - Planning Commission, 6 PM January 9 - Regular Board Meeting, 6 PM February 7 - Planning Commission, 6 PM February 14 - WINTER TAXES DUE February 13 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM February 28 - Last Day for Winter Tax Payments at Township - now payable at Lake County Treasurer's Office March 7 - Planning Commission, 6 PM March 7 - Board of Review Org. Meeting, 11:30-12:00 PM March 13 - Board of Review 12-6 PM, Appeals March 14 - Board of Review 2-5 PM & 6-9 PM, Appeals March 16 - Board of Appeals, 1 PM, Closing Meeting March 20 - Special Meeting/Budget Workshop, 10 AM March 27 - Regular Township Board Meeting & 2022-2023 Budget Hearing, 6 PM April 4 - Planning Commission, 6 PM April 10 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM May 2 - Planning Commission, 6 PM May 6 - Large Item Clean-up, 9-Noon, Skinner Park, Irons May 8 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM June 6 - Planning Commission, 6 PM June - 12 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM June 23 - Special Meeting, 10:30 AM July 1 - SUMMER TAXES mailed out July 5 - Planning Commission, 6 PM (Wed) July 10 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM July 10 - Special Meeting of Election Committee (during Reg Mtg) July 18 - July Board of Review, TBA if needed August 1 - Planning Commission, 6 PM August 14 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM September 5 - Planning Commission, 6 PM September 11 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM October 3 - Planning Commission, 6 PM October 9 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM October 28 - TRUNK-N-TREAT, 5-6:30 PM November 7 - Planning Commission, 6 PM November 14 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM December 1 - Winter Taxes Mailed Out December 5 - Planning Commission, 6 PM December 11 - Regular Township Board Meeting, 6 PM December 12 - Board of Review, TBA if needed |
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Sauble Township, Lake County, Michigan 8906 West 6 Mile Road Irons, MI 49644 Phone: 231-266-8384 Email: SaubleSupervisor@gmail.com |
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