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November 12, 2020
Adult Use/Recreational Marijuana Ord. #148
At the November 9, 2020 Remote Township Monthly Board Meeting, Ordinance 148 was read for the second time and it was adopted. It will go in to affect on January 1, 2021 after publication. The attached copy is the final version of Ordinance 148.
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November 9, 2020
Zoom Meeting Announcement
There will be another scheduled remote Zoom meeting on November 9, 2020 to discuss the 2021 proposed budget and to conduct a regular Board of Trustees meeting.
>>The 2021 Budget meeting will occur at 10:00 AM and the Regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting will occur at 11:00 AM.
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October 29, 2020
Nov. 9, 2020 Budget & Regular Monthly Board Meeting
On November 9, 2020 there will be a Remote Zoom Meeting to address the 2021 Proposed Budget at 10:00 AM as well as a monthly Board of Trustees Meeting at 11:00 AM.
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October 27, 2020
Clerk Office Hours October 31st 2020
Attention Residents:
The Clerk's Office will be open on Saturday, October 31st. from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. to accept absentee ballots.
Posted: 10/27/2020
Amy Skewes - Clerk
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October 19, 2020
Public Accuracy Test
NOTICE:
TO RESIDENTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PORTAGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 3, 2020 Election has been scheduled for October 22, 2020 at 11 A.M. at the Township Office, 47240 Green Acres Road, Houghton, MI 49931.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by the law.
Amy Skewes, Clerk
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October 19, 2020
Special Board Meeting - Recreational Marijuana Ordinance
A special Township Zoom Meeting will be held to discuss our Recreational Marijuana Ordinance at 11:00 A.M. est.
The Zoom meeting protocols are listed as a PDF.
Written comments about this ordinance can be dropped off at the Twp. Hall until C.O.B. on October 15th.
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October 15, 2020
Planning Commission Meeting
A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Portage's Planning Commission will be held via ZOOM Meetings at 7:00 P.M.
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October 6, 2020
Election Committee Meeting
Election Committee Meeting scheduled for 10/7/2020 at 1 P.M. Via Zoom to appoint election inspectors.
Charter Portage Township is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Election Committee Meeting
Time: Oct 7, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 889 4426 2455
Passcode: 47240
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September 29, 2020
Absentee Ballots
Attention: All Absentee ballots will be sent out today, if you would like an absentee ballot please call 482-4310 or email clerk@charterportagetwp.org. You can find an absentee application at CLICK HERE
We also have 2 drop box locations, one is our Township office and the other is at the Otter Lake Fire Hall in Tapiola
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September 22, 2020
Absentee Ballots
Attention Voters: Ballots have not arrived, there has been a delay from our supplier. They are expected to arrive early next week and will be mailed out as soon as possible.
Sorry for the inconvenience
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September 9, 2020
ZOOM Monthly Twp. Meeting Schedule
The Charter Township of Portage has scheduled Zoom meetings well in to the future. This schedule and accompanying protocols identify and indicate how to join these meetings.
NOTE: The public is encouraged to participate.
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July 15, 2020
Recreational Marijuana public review
This is the township's proposed areas in which certain license types would be allowed. Please review the document, and direct your comments to both supervisor@portagechartertwp.org, and clerk@charterportagetwp.org.
The Township Board will host a public meeting regarding this topic after the public has had time to review.
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July 14, 2020
Public Accuracy Test
NOTICE:
TO RESIDENTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PORTAGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 4, 2020 Election has been scheduled for July 22, 2020 at 11 A.M. at the Township Office, 47240 Green Acres Road, Houghton, MI 49931.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by the law.
Amy Skewes, Clerk
Charter Township of Portage
Posted 7/14/2020
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July 14, 2020
Absentee voter applications available
If you haven't turned in your ballot or application to vote by absentee ballot, here's the application you need to fill out and return to the township office:
CLICK HERE
Applications and ballots can be mailed or deposited in the drop box at the front door.
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July 1, 2020
For Review: Proposed Stormwater Ordinance
For citizen review.
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July 1, 2020
Summer 2020 Property Tax Information
 Treasurer contact info: 906-482-4310 or treasurer@charterportagetwp.org
 Property tax hours: all tax questions should be directed via phone or email to the Treasurer’s office. Messages will be checked and emails will be replied to as the treasurer and deputy treasurer process payments in the office.
 No in-person tax collection/tax meetings: Due to Covid-19 concerns, in-person appointments must be made by calling or emailing the treasurer. There will be no in-person tax collection or payments. The treasurer is in the office from 9am to 3pm on Monday 9/14/2020.
 Summer Tax Due Dates: taxes must be received on or before September 14 to avoid penalty.
 Tax bill mailing: tax bills are printed and mailed during the first two weeks in July. If you do not receive your bill by July 21, please contact the Treasurer’s office and request a new one.
 Didn’t get your bill? If you do not receive your property tax bill by the 3rd/4th weeks of July, please call or email the Treasurer’s office, to request another copy and verify your address*.
 Payment Forms: check, money order, credit card (through an outside processor with a 2.7% fee), or cash with exact change are accepted for payments. Because collection is not in person, change cannot be made.
 Send payments to: Portage Township Office at 47240 Green Acres Rd, Houghton, MI 49931 attn: Treasurer, dropped 24 hours/day in our payment drop box, or made online at https:/ipn2.paymentus.com/rotp/ctpt with credit card, or by calling 844-278-0929 for credit card payments.
 Receipts: can be emailed for free, please include email address, or a self-addressed-stamped-envelope, if you would like a receipt.
 Automatic payments: To sign up via ACH prior to August 15, please 906-482-4310, or email treasurer@charterportagetwp.org
 Partial payments: Partial payments are accepted at any time through February 28 (the closing date for all 2020 taxes, both Summer and Winter).
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July 1, 2020
Latest Stormwater Runoff Ordinance
Here is the latest Township Stormwater Runoff Ordinance that will be discussed at a a Planning Commission Public Hearing on July 16, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. via zoom remote software. (See Planning Commission public hearing/meeting announcement)
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June 26, 2020
Absentee Ballot Drop Box
Attention: You can now drop off your absentee ballots at our Township office drop box for your convenience. We would like to lessen the foot traffic in our office so please utilize this option if you prefer not to mail them in.
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June 26, 2020
Recreational Marijuana - Township Discussions
Over the past few months the Board of Trustees in public forums have discussed Recreational Marijuana and how it might be introduced in the Township. This is a brief synopsis of those discussions. Later this summer the Board will schedule and hold a public meeting just to discuss this topic.
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June 10, 2020
2019 Consumer Confidence Report
This report identifies all the water suppliers for the Township, their sources of potable water and the respective water testing done during the 2019.
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May 26, 2020
Recreational Marijuana Zoom Meeting
At 1:00 P.M. via Zoom Meetings the locations and facilities for Recreational Marijuana will be discussed.
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May 21, 2020
Zoom - Off Site Meeting Announcement
The Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting scheduled to meet in Tapiola at the Doelle Senior Center has been changed to a Zoom meeting at 1P.M. on June 8, 2020
Amy Skewes - Clerk
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May 21, 2020
Absentee Voter Applications
Attention Portage Township Residents: The Township will be mailing out Absentee Ballot Applications early next week to those voters on our permanent absentee voter list. The State of Michigan is sending out applications to all voters NOT on the permanent list. Every registered voter will receive an application to receive a ballot for the August and November Election.
There is a possibility of residents receiving more than one application, sometimes political parties also send these out.
If you have any questions or if you do not receive an application please call 906-482-4310 or email clerk@charterportagetwp.org
Amy Skewes, Clerk
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May 11, 2020
Face Mask Requirement at Township Hall
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March 31, 2020
New CARES Act Website/Information
Here is some information about the newly passed Cares Act which has the Payroll Protection Program contained within it. Such entities as: eligible non-profits, independent contractors, small businesses, self-employed individuals, etc. can participate in this US Treasury Funded program. The web-site for this information is located at the "Small Bushiness Association of Michigan" Web-page --> CLICK HERE
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March 30, 2020
2020 Tentative Planning Commission Meeting Dates
The four Planning Commission Public Meeting Dates for 2020 are:
>> February 13, 2020
>> May 7, 2020
>> July 16, 2020
>> October 8, 2020
Please Note: These are Tentative Dates. The Meeting Might Also Occur Using the ZOOM app.
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March 17, 2020
How to set up automatic payments from checking and savings accounts
Here's the form for automatic payments for water/sewer and tax bills
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March 16, 2020
Township and the CoVid 19 Virus
The Township has taken steps to limit both the public as well as staff possible exposure to the CoVid Virus. (see attached memo)
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March 12, 2020
March 10 primary election results
Here are our March 10 primary election results:
Joe Biden 235
Bernie Sanders 215
Donald Trump 180
Millages
2 mills for 8 years for road/street repair 482 yes
215 no
1 mill renewal for 8 years for fire depts. 545 yes
152 no
.5 mills for 8 years for fire depts. 472 yes
221 no
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November 21, 2019
Electronic Waste Disposal
Goodwill Stores are now accepting "E" Waste for a minor charge.
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November 5, 2019
Battery Recycling
Here is an excellent, informative web-site about battery recycling:
CLICK HERE
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October 24, 2019
Consolidation of Precincts
Attention residents: The Township board voted to consolidate precincts 1 and 2: anyone who voted at precinct 1 will now vote at precinct 2 (Hurontown fire hall). This move was recommended by the state and the board felt it’s a good use of resources (the township office will now remain open on election day). If you voted at the Township office, you will receive a new voter ID card reflecting your polling location change. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 482-4310 or stop in.
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May 14, 2019
Residential/Commercial Water & Sewer Rates
At the May 13, 2019 Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Commercial/Business rate schedule for water and sewer was passed.
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March 28, 2019
Water/Sewer and Initial Hook-Up Rates
As of April 01, 2019 this rate schedule applies.
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February 21, 2019
Ord. 147 - Prohibition of Rec. Marajuana
Ordinance 147, the Prohibition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments has had a first reading on Feb. 19, 2019. The second reading and proposed acceptance will occur at the Township Board of Trustees monthly meeting on March 11, 2019.
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July 18, 2018
Property Tax Payment/Explainations
Property taxes can be paid in person from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The Deputy-Treasurer will be present during those times to answer any explicit questions about your property tax bill.
If there is no questions concerning your tax bill - Payment can be made to the Twp. Staff Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M. or payment can be placed in the drop box after hours.
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August 2, 2017
Monthly Meeting Minutes Availability
Monthly Board Minutes are available in hard copy at the Township Office located at 47240 Green Acres Road during normal business hours Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am thru 3:00 pm.
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May 18, 2017
2017 - 2022 Recreation Plan
This 5 year plan was adopted by the Board of Trustees. It will be used for resource allocation and grant pursuance.
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July 26, 2016
Limited English Proficiency Plan
This plan is required by the Federal Government to assist English challenged individuals.
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