BULLETIN BOARD - 2013

Board Meetings are as follows:

May 6th - Zoning Board of Appeals

May 9th & 23rd - Township Board

May 28th - Planning Commission

All Board Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. 
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Calendar of Events

Howell Area Fire Authority
The Fire Department would like to assist any Resident who may need help in changing the batteries in their smoke detector and checking it to be sure it is operational. If you are in need of a working smoke detector in your home, they will provide you with a free one. Please contact them at 517-546-0560 to schedule a date assist you or email @ firemarshal@howellfire.net 

Click on the link below for additional information.
 Smoke detector program     fire hydrant.pdf

Marion Township Informational Charter Cable channel is 99

Livingston County Resource Guide
Copies of the Guide are available at the Township Hall. It was put together by the Livingston County Basic Needs Workgroup of the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body.

Veterans – Did you know?
A Veterans Transportation Service is now established in Livingston County. This service provides convenient and courteous transportation for Veterans living in Livingston County to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System on Fuller Road in Ann Arbor. Veterans interested 
in this service must call for a reservation at (800) 361-8387. There is no cost to ride the shuttle with transportation departing from the VG's in Howell and Meijer Stores located in Hartland, Howell and Brighton.

DTE Energy
Click on the website below for help in reporting a power outage if you are a DTE customer. There is also a map to show areas affected by an outage.

ResidentialCustomers/problemsSafety/outageCenter

Livingston County Animal Control
Livingston County Animal Control has made some policy changes that may affect you.

Kennel Inspection fees: Effective January 1st, they will charge initial Kennel inspection 
fees of $100 for 10 dogs or less; $150 for 11 dogs or more. Inspections will NOT be done until the fee is paid. 
Misdemeanor Tickets: Tickets for dogs without a license, dog running at large, livestock at large, and failure to bury a dead domestic animal. Standard court fines apply with the ticket; fines are $195 - first offense, $260 - second offense, $410 - third offense and fourth offense will go to the Prosecuting Attorney. Cases that fall under Michigan Abuse & Neglect and Dangerous Dogs Laws will still go through the Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney.  
Dog Licenses: State Law mandates that a dog MUST have a current rabies vaccine and a current dog license. Renewal of the license is by the rabies vaccination date. Proceeds from licensing help fund not only animal control operations, but also the care for pets in the animal shelter awaiting adoption.

Notary Services
Marion Township offers free notary services to the residents of the township during regular business hours.

Marion Township 2013 Personal Property Information

2013 Personal Property Form -  instructions for completing this form are available on this link following the actual form. 

2013 Sales Study

Heritage Days Cookbooks
Heritage Days Cookbooks are available at the Township Offices for purchase, they are $10.00 each. Recipes were submitted by Residents and Employees for the book.

Brick Pavers
The Township is selling brick pavers to be put around the gazebo. They are available for purchase, you may click on the link if you would like to purchase a brick and mail the order form to the Township -  Order Form    Purchased Bricks
If you have any questions, please call Paula Wyckoff at the Township during regular business hours @ 517-546-1588.

Marion Township Tornado Sirens
The Tornado sirens are tested on the first Thursday of every month at 9am. Sirens are located at County Farm & Sexton Roads and another is located on D-19. They are projected to be heard for a one mile radius. 

Township Park #1
Marion Township Park #1 is located on Triangle Lake Road, just south of Coon Lake Road. Park #1 includes children's play equipment, baseball diamond and walking trail. There is also a picnic table.

Township Park #2
Marion Township Park #2 is located on the Township property just west of the Township Hall. There is a disc golf course and gazebo at the park for your enjoyment. We also have picnic tables in the gazebo. The Township is selling brick pavers that you may have engraved to be put around the gazebo. If you have any questions, please call Paula Wyckoff at the Township during regular business hours @ 517-546-1588.

Park meetings are held monthly. Residents are welcome to attend, we encourage your suggestions. A list of meeting dates is available on the upcoming events page on the website. If recreation is your interest, come and join us. New members are welcome.  

Marion Township Park Meeting Dates 2013 - 6pm
March 26 - cancelled, April 23, May 28 and June 25, 2013. 

Lending Library
Marion Township has established a lending library for our residents to come in and use. Residents are encouraged to pick up or drop off books. We also have a variety of magazines. The library is open during regular business hours. Come in and check it out. 

Livingston County Community Alliance
The Alliance has placed "big red barrels" at 2 locations for proper Prescription disposal. The 2 locations are: Livingston County Jail, 150 S Highlander Way, Howell and Michigan State Police Post, 4803 Old US-23, Brighton (Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm). Funding for this project is provided by Washtenaw Community Health Org. Department of Community Health and Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction. Additional information is available at www.neversaynevermi.com

Federal Benefit Payments
Social Security and Veterans Affairs payments are making changes.  The US Department of the Treasury will pay all federal benefit and non-tax payments electronically. Benefit recipients can choose to receive their payments by direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to a Direct Express^® Debit MasterCard^® card account. Additional information is available @ www.GoDirect.org 

Cable Problems
If you have complaints about your Cable TV and have been unable to resolve your complaint, the Michigan Public Service Commission will assist you in resolving your issue. The phone #  is 800-292-9555, fax # 517- 241-2400. 
The website is www.michigan.gov/mpsc, click on the video/cable button for information. 

Their address is: Michigan Public Service Commission
                                  Attention: Video Franchising
                                   6545 Mercantile Way
                                    Lansing, Michigan 48909

You may e-mail the DPW department, mariondpw@ameritech.net  if you have any issues you would like to report to us. We will forward a list of resident's names to the Cable company of anyone who has experienced service problems. 

MHOG Utility Bill Payment
Marion Township Residents may pay their sewer and water bill online by using the link below to access the MHOG utility billing site. Master Card and Visa are the credit cards that are accepted for payment purposes.  https://genoa.merchanttransact.com

If you have a water emergency you may call 1-888-481-0439. This line is manned 24 hours by a live operator.
If you have a sewer emergency you may call 546-7510, weekdays 8am - 4pm. After hours or on weekends call 911.                

Howell Area Fire Authority
Click on the link below to obtain information to obtain a smoke detector free of charge from the Howell Area Fire Authority and Home Depot.

Smoke detector program   fire hydrant.pdf

Recycling
The Township is offering recycling services for residents. We collect household batteries, used cell phones for LACASA and eyeglasses for the Lions. The collection place for these items is located in the lobby between the two double doors at the Township Hall. This service is available during regular business hours only. 
Alchin's Disposal is now offering on site dumping, 
Mon - Thurs,11:00 am - 4:00 pm. 
Their Phone number is 223-7119, website is www.alchinsdisposal.com  

Recycle Livingston
Livingston Recycle has added free electronics recycling for members. Nonmembers will be able to recycle electronics with the $3 gate fee. For further information, please call them at 1-517-548-4439 or email recycleliv@sbcglobal.net
 
Recycling services are available to Residents from Recycle Livingston. Annual membership fee is $25 per household or $20 for those 62 & older. Hours of operation are Saturdays 9am - 1pm and Wednesdays 11am - 5:30pm. Membership applications are available by visiting the recycling center during business hours. They are located at 170 Catrell, Howell; north of Grand River. Business memberships are available by calling 517-548-4439. 
      
Howell Carnegie Library - www.howelllibrary.org 
The Library offers a convenient pick-up service at Parker Middle School. Materials can be requested on-line and can be picked up 24 hours a day in secured-access lockers at Parker High School. There is also a book return drop box located at Parker High School in the west wing parking lot, as well as another at the Howell Meijer store, near Customer Service. These are easy ways to pick up and return books!

LETS - LETS is a service that transports Livingston County Residents.

Livingston County United Way - www.lcunitedway.org
Pledge forms are available at the Marion Township offices for the Livingston County United Way. If you have any additional questions you may contact the United Way @ 810-494-3000. Their address is 2980 Dorr Road in Brighton.

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency -  www.olhsa.org 
The information and referral call center for Livingston County health, human and community service needs.
Weatherization Works - Free Assistance Program - save money and lower your utility bills. This program serves income eligible families free of charge. The program includes home energy audits, wall & attic insulation and ventilation, furnace repair or replacement and other energy savings measures. If you are interested in this program, contact OLHSA Housing & Energy Dept., phone numbers are 248-209-2760 or 517-546-8500.  

Miss Dig
Dial 811 to reach Miss Dig for any project you may need flagged.

Emerald Ash Borer Warning
You may not move any type of firewood out of the 20 quarantined counties in  Michigan (Livingston County is one of those counties). If you are caught, you will be found guilty of a civil infraction, misdemeanor or a felony. You will also be fined and/or jailed: not less than $1,000.00, not more than $250,000.00 and will be jailed for up to 5 years. For more information you may call 1-866-325-0023.    

Be A Tree - Peaceable Paws LLC
Suggestions on how to react if you encounter an aggressive animal.  BeATree.pdf

Storm Tips
The following are tips from Consumers Energy. Before a storm arrives have a portable radio, flashlights and fresh batteries handy. Learn how to turn your electricity on and off at the circuit box. During a thunderstorm or tornado unplug or turn off all unnecessary appliances. Stay away from windows, doors or porches. Don't shower or bathe. If your home loses power, first check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. Watch for fallen wires, broken utility poles or tree limbs on a power line. To report an outage or downed wire, please call 1-800-477-5050. For more tips you can check out the Consumers Energy website @ consumersenergy.com  

Rain Garden
The rain garden is located adjacent to the parking lot at the Township Hall. The plants in a rain garden help to purify the water and slow the water flow. Stop by when you have a chance, it's a great example of what homeowners can add to their own yards to help with drainage and water runoff.