PUBLIC NOTCE JULY 7, 2020
Lyon Township will be conducting its normal monthly work session on July 8, 2020
The meeting will be held in the township hall at 9:15 am.
The public is invited to attend using proper social distancing and a mask is required.
For those not able to attend, a teleconference number is available. Please call the number below and use the provided access code. Please mute your phone until the public comments section so others can hear better.
Call in Number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 143036
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Lyon Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individual with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 10 days notice to the Lyon Township Board
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
AUGUST 4, 2020
LYON TOWNSHIP OF ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF LYON TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Lyon Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 20, 2020
After this date anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Lyon Township Clerk’s office at 7851 W Higgins Lake Dr, Higgins Lake MI 48627 at the following times:
- Regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Saturday, August 1st from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Election Day, August 4th from 7am – 8 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Roscommon County will be voting on the following proposals as presented below:
- Road Improvement Millage Proposal: Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on the amount of taxes which may be imposed by the County of Roscommon against real and tangible personal property be increased by 0.5000 mills ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) on the taxable value of such property for a period of six (6) years, 2020 through 2025 inclusive, for the purpose of Maintaining and Rebuilding Local Roads and Municipal Streets wove within Roscommon County. And shall the Roscommon County Board of Commissioners be authorized to levy such millage for this purpose?
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GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM MILLAGE:
Shall the previously voted tax limitation of General Ad Valorem Taxes within the County of Roscommon, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by 0.1250 mill ($0.125 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for 4 years, 2020 through 2023 inclusive, for the purpose of continuing to fund an inclusive Gypsy Moth Suppression Program, and shall the county be authorized to levy such increase in millage for said purpose, which will raise in the first year an estimated $174,071?
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VETERANS AFFAIRS PROGRAM MILLAGE: Shall the previously voted tax limitation on General Ad Valorem Taxes within the County of Roscommon, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by 0.1670 mill ($0.167 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for 6 years, 2020 through 2025 inclusive, for the purpose of operating, equipping, maintaining and providing monetary support and assistance services to Roscommon County veterans through the County of Roscommon Veterans Affairs Department and shall the county be authorized to levy such increase in millage for said purpose, which will raise in the first year an estimated $232,560?
- ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM: Shall the tax limitation on General Ad Valorem Taxes with the County of Roscommon imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by 0.1500 mill ($0.15 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for 4 years, 2020 through 2023 inclusive, for the maintenance and overall operations of the Roscommon County Animal Shelter, and shall the county be authorized to levy such increase in millage for said purpose, which will raise in the first year an estimated $203,144?
- YOUTH LEADERSIP AND EVELOPMENT MILLAGE:Shall the tax limitation of General Ad Valorem Taxes within the County of Roscommon, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by 0.1250 mill ($0.125 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for 4 years, 2020 through 2023 inclusive, for the purpose of funding sustainable and consistent youth development and leadership programming focused on improving quality of life and fostering community connections, and shall the county be authorized to levy such increase in millage for said purpose, which will raise in the first year an estimated $174,071?
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Lyon Township Clerk’s office, 7851 W Higgins Lake Dr, Higgins Lake MI 48627, telephone 989-821-9694.
A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Person with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office.
Doug Schnell
Lyon Township Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE JUNE 15, 2020
Lyon Township will be conducting its normal monthly board meeting on Wednesday June 17, 2020.
The meeting will be held in the township hall at 7:00 pm. The public is invited to attend using proper social distancing and a mask is required.
For those not able to attend, a teleconference number is available. Please call the number below and using the provided access code.
Call in Number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 143036
The agenda for the meeting is posted on the webiste. If audience members have questions regarding the Sewer System study, they may do so during the public comment segment of the meeting or can send their questions to the Supervisor at supervisor@lyontownship.org
PUBLIC NOTICE MAY 28, 2020
Effective immediately, the Lyon Tonwship Compost site will no longer be accepting brush until furrther notice. We apologize for this inconvienece, but due to the high volume of leave drop offs this season, the site is running out of avaiable space.
PUBLIC NOTICE MAY 21, 2020
All Lyon Township Parks will remain closed at this time with the exception of the dog park and the softball diamond, which will open to the public on May 25, 2020. We ask all users to please practice safe social distancing as well as folowing CDC guidlines.
Effective May 26 2020 Lyon Township office will be open to the public during normal business hours. Anyone entering the office will be required to wear a mask, and only one person will be allowed in to the office at a time. All office staff will continue to be available via phone and email.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYON TOWNSHIP!!!
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
THE FIRST MEETING OF THE LYON TOWNSHIP BOARD WAS HELD ON APRIL 21, 1920.
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS ARE AVAILABLE BY: PHONE, FAX OR EMAIL
PHONE: 989-821-9694 FAX: 989-821-5118
EMAIL(S): SUPERVISOR@LYONTOWNSHIP.ORG
CLERK@LYONTOWNSHIP.ORG
TREASURER@LYONTOWNSHIP.ORG
TRUSTEE1@LYONTOWNSHIP.ORG
TRUSTEE2@LYONTOWNSHIP.ORG
ASSESSOR@LYONTOWNSHIP.ORG
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