Meetings & Minutes

A draft of the proposed recreational marijuana ordinance was discussed. John Jarema spoke about the amount of facilities to be allowed in each category. Signage regulations were discussed. The selection process as to how the application would be accepted was discussed.

Short Term Ordinance is in effect and going well. Applications and money are coming in. Public Comments: Joni Moore spoke regarding the recreational marijuana ordinance, addressing concerns recently listed in the Charlevoix Courier; Bob Jess spoke regarding the money that would benefit Township from this ordinance and the presence of marijuana in the community already. George Perrett spoke [...]

Public Hearing on the proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance for Charlevoix Township Matt Flynn: asked for clarification of the classification of the ordinance; Stated that he is for the Ordinance. Brought up that short term rental houses ares non-homestead and would incur higher taxes than non-homestead. Brought up the long term resident neighbors who park in the street. He agrees with [...]

Review of Short Term Rental Ordinance Review: The proposed Ordinance was discussed. Items discussed: The frequency of inspections was discussed; frequency of license renewal, when sent to the board, steps to be taken next, bedroom classification, what was included in inspections and who completed the inspectionsEMS Update: Looking at fees and structure of ambulance service with City of [...]

EMS Authority options were discussed. Stay as it is; County Wide Authority with approximately 21 entities or a small Authority including the City of Charlevoix, and the Townships of Hayes, Charlevoix, Marion, Eveline and Norwood. A millage would have to be voted on for Charlevoix Township. Jesse Silva added information to help clarify the options. Williams made a motion, with Witherspoon [...]

EMS Authority options were discussed. Stay as it is; County Wide Authority with approximately 21 entities or a small Authority including the City of Charlevoix, and the Townships of Hayes, Charlevoix, Marion, Eveline and Norwood. A millage would have to be voted on for Charlevoix Township. Jesse Silva added information to help clarify the options. Williams made a motion, with Witherspoon [...]