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April 4, 2020
April 13, 2020 Board of Trustees Zoom Meeting
Our April 13, 2020 Board of Tuestees monthly meeting will be conducted using ZOOM software. The public is invited to access the meeting by using: CLICK HERE and the Meeting ID: is 573 374 477
A smart phone can be used by dialing 1-929-436-2866.
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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 27, 2020
Zoom - Off Site Meeting Announcement
On March 27th (Fri) the Charter Twp. of Portage will conduct a off-site - Board of Trustees meeting at 11:00 AM est. This remote meeting will be the first meeting scheduled in such a manner for the Twp. due to Governior Whitmer's "Stay at Home, State Safe" and EO 2020 - 15 Executive Orders.
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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 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 Monthly Meeting Cancellation
After all the governmental warnings/cancellations, restaurant closures, school and college closures; the Township is cancelling the regularly scheduled monthly meeting that was scheduled for this evening, March 16, 2020 at the Township Office.
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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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March 11, 2020
Board of Review - Early Meeting
The Board of Review will meet from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Township Office.
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March 9, 2020
Board of Review - Late Meeting
The Board of Review will meet on Monday - March 9th from 2:45am to 9:00pm at the Township Office.
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February 13, 2020
Planning Commission Public Hearing 7pm, 2/13/2020
On Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7pm, the Portage Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss allowing churches within M1 (Manufacturing) zoned districts. Zoning maps are available at the township office.
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February 12, 2020
Winter Final Tax Hours
TREASURER - WINTER TAX HOURS
FEBRUARY 2020
-Friday, February 14, 10am to 2pm: Winter Taxes Due
-Friday, February 28, 9am to 3pm: final date for 2019 Winter and Summer Tax collection at the Township Office
-Monday, March 2, 9am to 3pm: final tax processing date
Payments received by mail/drop box by 9am Monday, Feb. 17, are applied with a February 14 date.
Payments received after Feb. 17, 9am, incur penalties as listed on the tax bill.
Payments received by mail/drop box by 9am Monday, March 2, are applied with a Feb. 28 date.
Tax and water payments can be made:
-In person at the township office
-At the township office drop box
-Mailed to the township office: Portage Township 47240 Green Acres Rd. Houghton, MI 49931
-Online or over the phone with credit card (2.7% fee applies) via instructions on your tax bill. For a receipt, include a self-addressed or email treasurer@charterportagetwp.org.
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February 6, 2020
No gallons listed on water bills
We're sorry this month's water/sewer bills break down the costs of services without listing your gallons used as the bills normally do. Please call the office (leave a message for the front desk if no one's here to take your call) or email ctpwater@charterportagetwp.org to find out your current usage.
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January 23, 2020
Unpaid Summer Tax Courtesy Bills Mailing
We are sending out unpaid summer tax bills as a courtesy. Tax payers have until Feb. 28 to pay at the township office before it is turned over to Houghton County.
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December 9, 2019
Public Hearing on Proposed 2020 Budget
A Public Hearing to review the proposed 2020 budget will be held at 6:30 A.M. at the Twp. Office prior to the December monthly Board of Trustees meeting.
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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 12, 2019
Winter Tax Bill - Late Mailing Notice
Winter tax bills will not be mailed until mid-December, but we can accept payments during the first week of December.
--During Winter 2018 taxes, a taxation error caused over billing by $840.42 total for all township taxpayers. Winter 2019 Property Taxes will include refunds of approximately $.02 to $4.00 as determined at the December 9 Board of Review.
--After the Board of Review approves the refunds, adjusted tax bills will be mailed.
--Expect to receive tax bills during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of December.
--If you do not receive your Winter 2019 Tax Bill by 1/2/20, contact the township office for a copy.
--You may pay taxes anytime from December 1 to 31 if you wish to meet federal income tax deadlines for 2019.
Tax bills can be paid:
-In person at the Township Office, Treasurer and Deputy hours will be posted.
-At the Township Office drop box 24 hours/day.
-Mailed to the Portage Township Office at 47240 Green Acres Rd Houghton, MI 49931
-Online at CLICK HERE - with a 2.7% processing fee
Questions?
Contact us via email at treasurer@charterportagetwp.org.
Call 906-482-4310 x 3 or and ask for the Treasurer
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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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October 1, 2019
Rescue Truck Purchase
Portage Township is applying for a USDA - Rural Development grant to assist in the purchase of a new Hurontown Fire Dept. rescue vehicle. The truck purchase and funding will be discussed at the October 14, 2019 monthly meeting which will be at 7:00 P.M. at the Township office, located at 47240 Green Acres Road.
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July 1, 2019
2018 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report
A water quality report which includes 2018 information from both the City of Houghton and Adams Township.
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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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February 21, 2019
2019 Board of Review Meetings
Here are the State approved, Portage Township Board of Review meeting dates for 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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