Martin Township Board is looking for residents who would be interested in becoming part of a committee to discuss future road improvement projects. If this is something you may be interested, please contact Martin Township at 269.672.5027 or fill out the form on our website at – 269.672.5027 | 998 Templeton, Martin MI | Martin Township (https://www.martintownship.org/contact-us/)

COUNTY OF ALLEGAN, STATE OF MICHIGAN 

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING JURSIDICTION:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 8, 2022 Election has been scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2022 @ 1:00PM at the Martin Township Hall, 998 Templeton Street, Martin, MI  49070.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program, and the tabulator that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with the law.   For All Precincts and Counting Boards

Rachelle Smit, Martin Township Clerk

Martin Township is seeking a Township Sexton.  Please contact Supervisor, Glenn Leep at 269-208-7035 for more information.  Send bid to Martin Township Clerk – Township Sexton P.O. Box 27, Martin MI  49070 by November 1, 2022

MARTIN TOWNSHIP IS SEEKING BIDS FOR SNOWPLOWING FOR WINTER 2022/2023.  IF INTERESTED PLEASE RESPOND BY NOVEMBER 1, 2022.  SEND BID TO MARTIN TOWNSHIP CLERK “SNOWPLOW BID” PO BOX 27, MARTIN MI  49070.  ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT RACHELLE SMIT AT 616-490-1074.

Notice of Public Hearing Martin Township Zoning Board of Appeals VARIANCE REQUEST

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act) the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of Martin Township will deliberate the following Variance Request at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Martin Township Hall, located at 998 Templeton, Martin, Ml 49070.

The application received is as follows:

1. A request for a variance from Greg Schaafsma, owner of 1793 10th Street, also known as Permanent Parcel Number 03-15-020-008-00, for relief from Section 6.4.5 of the Martin Township Zoning Ordinance to expand a principal structure into the required rear yard.

A copy of the application is available for review at Martin Township Hall during regular business hours or by contacting the Township Clerk at 616-490-1074.

Martin Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities upon reasonable prior notice. Please contact the Martin Township Hall detailing the type of aids or services needed.

Inquiries may be directed to the Martin Township Office at 998 Templeton, Martin, Ml 49070 during normal business hours. Any member of the public is welcome to attend the meeting and to provide public comment. Written comments will be accepted so long as they are filed with the Township by the beginning of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on August 23, 2022.

RON ZEINSTRA

MARTIN TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

269-207-4495

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING

MARTIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

Please take notice that on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6:30 pm the Martin Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at the Martin Township Hall, 998 Templeton Street, Martin, MI, 49070. At this meeting, Public Hearings will take place upon the following matters which will be discussed, deliberated and possibly have final action taken thereon:

1. A request from Greg Schaafsma, owner of 1793 10th Street, also known as Permanent Parcel Number 03-15-020-008-00, to rezone said parcel from AG Agricultural to R-R Rural Residential. The parcel is legally described as: COM AT A PT ON THE W LIN OF SEC 20 200 FT S OF NW COR SD SEC TH S 419. 29 FT TH E 200 FT TH N 0 DEG 01′ 04″ W 420.02 FT TH S 87 DEG 53′ 12″ W 200 FT TO POB EXC THE S 100 FT THEREOF SEC 20 T2N R11W. (74)

 

2. An amendment to Section 13.1, Special Exception Standards, of the Martin Township Zoning Ordinance in its entirety.
3. Such other matters that may come properly before the Planning Commission.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and participate. Written comments may be submitted to the Martin Township Planning Commission up until the date of the public hearing by mailing to or dropping off at the Martin Township Office at 998 Templeton Street, Martin, Michigan, 49070 during regular business hours or by contacting the Township Clerk at 616-760-3065.

 

Margaret Smith, Secretary

Martin Township Planning Commission

Martin Township Board will be holding a Budget Workshop to discuss the budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:00p.m. at the Township Hall located at 998 Templeton.

Rachelle Smit, Martin Township Clerk