BULLETIN BOARD - 2012

Board Meetings for February are as follows:

February 9th & 23rd - Township Board

No Meeting - Zoning Board of Appeals

   February 21st  - Planning Commission

All Board Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. 
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Marion Township Informational Charter Cable channel is 99

Livingston County Free Flu Shots
Livingston County EMS, in cooperation with the United Way 211 Service, the LC Health Department and the Livingston County Leadership Council on Aging is pleased to announce Free Flu Shots for Senior Citizens 65 years or older that are homebound Livingston County Residents. Dial 211 on your phone and the operator will schedule a morning or afternoon visit for your flu shot. 24 hour notice is required. 

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.

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 begin charging Kennel inspection fees of $100 for 10 dogs or less; $150 for 11 dogs or more. Invoices will be mailed by November 1st of each year. 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.

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.

http://www.dteenergy.com/residentialCustomers/problemsSafety/outageCenter/index.html

Marion Township 2012 Personal Property Information

 2012 Personal Property Form - instructions for completing this form are available on this link following the actual form.

Poverty Guidelines and Values

2011 Poverty Guidelines      SALES STUDY USED FOR 2011 VALUES

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's Tornado Siren
The Tornado sirens are tested on the first Thursday of every month at 9:00 am. Sirens are located at County Farm & Sexton Roads and the other siren 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, practice soccer field, 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 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. Phone number is 517-546-1588.
Park meetings are held monthly. Residents are welcome to attend, we encourage your suggestions. A list of meeting dates is also available on the upcoming events page on the website. If recreation is your interest, come and join us. New members are welcome.  
The 2012 meetings are March 27, April 24, May 29 and June 26.   

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. 

City of Howell Park Stickers
 Stickers are available at the Bennett Center in Howell. The stickers are good for the boat launch and City Park at Thompson Lake. They are $40 for the first sticker and $30 for the second. 

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 effective March 1st, 2013.  The U.S. 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 

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

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. We will also be retaining the list for future reference. 

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 are collecting household batteries, used cell phones for LACASA and eyeglasses for the Lions. The collection place for these items is located in the lobby of the offices 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
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.    

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.