Meetings & Minutes

Amendment to the Charlevoix Township Short Term Rental Ordinance; Discussed STR Ordinance caps; There are currently 42 STR licenses with 5 more in the process. Fratrick made the Motion, with Owens supporting, to approve including the cap of 55 Short Term Rentals to an amendment to the Charlevoix Township Zoning Ordinance, which will be given to the Charlevoix Township Board for their approval.

Concerned residents (D. Essinger; J. Solomon B. Kaminski; Mark____) were present to discuss the speed limit and traffic issues on Lakeshore. They are looking for guidance as how to proceed. The Supervisor will call the Charlevoix County Road Commission to voice their concerns. Other items discussed were: making the road private and putting up signs asking for courtesy/consideration of [...]

Venetian Festival Contribution: A letter from Dan Barron regarding support for the Charlevoix Venetian Festival was reviewed and discussed. Witherspoon made the Motion to approve $7,500. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carries. (M-44-22)

Resolution 22-004: Whereas, Charlevoix Township, Charlevoix County, State of Michigan, has met all of the requirements of Section 16 of the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, allowing the levy of the maximum allowable millage greater than the Base Tax Rate to support the July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 fiscal year budget as stated at a public hearing on the proposed budget held June 30, 2022 at [...]

Attorney Mike Corcoran was present, along with Aaron Nordman from Performance Engineers, to discuss the Bolander’s property where a seawall, a splash pad and permeable pavers had been installed. Mr. Corcoran read Section 3.13 of the Charlevoix Township Zoning Ordinance. A gazebo was already moved. The Planning Commission will review the information provided by attorney Corcoran and review the [...]

The Equalization Department has a uniform address issue with Cedar/Sunset Trail. The matter was reviewed and discussed. Patty Misrach’s letter read ; Debra and John Pierson and Annie Butcher expressed that they would not like to change their address; George Lenyo was present to discuss. He would like to keep the road the same. Witherspoon made the Motion, with Ulrich supporting, to approve [...]