PUBLIC HEARING and COMMENT

Re: SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Clark Township Planning Commission
Cedarville, MI 49719

The Clark Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and comment at the Clark Township Community Center, 133 E. M134, Cedarville, MI on Wednesday August 5, 2020 from 6 pm to 8 pm to receive public comment regarding short-term rentals.

Gatherings inside this public building are limited to no more than 50 people. Facial masks or coverings are required. Social distancing of at least six (6) feet is to be adhered.

Written comments may be submitted to:

Clark Township Planning Commission
PO Box 367
Cedarville, MI 49719

Please include your name, address, phone number, and email address.

Comments may also be emailed to: dsuper@clarktwp.org.

New Sewer Rates

The Clark Township Board of Trustees in June approved increasing the quarterly REU (residential equivalency unit) sewer rates from $95 a quarter to $110 a quarter, a $15 per quarter ($5 per month) increase or $60 per year. The increase begins with the September 2020 billing.

The Board knows this increase comes at a difficult time, but the 30-year old sewer system needs repairs and updates. Last year the rate was increased $5 a quarter, the first increase in several years, but it was not enough. That added about $22,000 overall to the budget. However, the Township is looking at more than $200,000 in additional expenses in the next two years.

1. The current grinder pump model we use was discontinued by the manufacturer and its replacement costs more. The Township has begun a plan to replace all the grinder pumps over the next several years, including an initial purchase of 30 new pumps which will be about $45,000. This will be split over two years.

2. A 600-foot section of the force main on Blind Line Road must be replaced at a cost of $125,000. This will significantly reduce the sewer fund as this project must be done soon. The Township will apply for grants or loans from the USDA and other agencies to help pay for it.

3. Five flowmeters will be purchased at about $16,000 to monitor water flow rates in the system. The Sewer Department has seen the per gallon water flow increase significantly above seasonal and normal increases which stresses the system beyond its designed capacity. The Department employees discovered some residents were using sump pumps to redirect water into the sewer system. State and Federal law, as well as the Township Sewer Ordinance, prohibit the use of the sanitary sewer for removal of "clear water." The system was not designed to handle the volume of clear water pouring into it, and this drives up the operating costs for all users.

Clear water from perimeter and roof gutter drains, sump pumps, groundwater, faulty plumbing, or any other source is not allowed. If this exists on your property, it must be corrected at once. If you cannot or will not fix the problem, the Township must take any necessary steps to correct the problem. Township public works employees may go house-to-house to inspect systems where clear water is suspected to be redirected into the sewer system.

4. One lift station pump was replaced this year at a cost of about $40,000.

5. The Township needs to purchase a jetter, a hydro-spray system used to clear obstructions such as ice, grease, and tough roots in sewer lines, which will keep the sewer lines cleared of clogs. The Township chose not to purchase the $60,000 machine this year. The Township has rented a jetter in the past.

LES CHENEAUX COVID-19 STATEMENT FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS & VISITORS
Clark Township Board, June 30, 2020

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Clark Township Waste Water Treatment Plant

A Treatment Plant's Settling Ponds Create an Attraction for Birds — and Bird-Watchers

A rural Michigan treatment plant near Lake Huron attracts an abundance of birds and waterfowl to its settling ponds – along with visitors carrying binoculars.

https://www.tpomag.com/editorial/2018/03/a-treatment-plants-settling-ponds-create-an-attraction-for-birds-and-bird-watchers

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WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING RECYCLABLE ITEMS AT OUR TRANSFER STATION AS OF MAY 1, 2020

Click on the link below to access Assessing, Tax, and Utility Billing information

https://accessmygov.com/?uid=1430

When you use our website for paying your bills, here is a list of charges that you will incur. 

-Credit Cards and Debit Cards will be charged 3% of your bill.

The Clark Township Board of Trustees meet on the 

3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 AM at the Township Offices on North Blind Line Road.

Located in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, Clark Township comprises the two waterfront settlements of Cedarville and Hessel, a 17 mile stretch of pristine shoreline and the 36-island archipelago known as the Les Cheneaux Islands. 

PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AT CLARK TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER

Clark Township and the CLM Community Action Agency have an established satellite office at the Clark Township Community Center to serve local residents.  Sherrie Pitko is the the Mackinac and Chippewa County outreach worker, Senior Services Director. She is available Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Please call (906)440-6712 or 484-1069 to schedule an appointment.

The Township and CLM Community Action also host Senior Meals at the Community Center On Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  There are no income restrictions.  Anyone over the age of 60 is welcome.  Call 484-1061 by 8:30 AM to reserve your spot!  Meals are a $2.50 donation to seniors and $5.00 for guests.  If you feel you qualify for "Meals-on-Wheels", please contact Sherrie Pitko for assistance in completing the required forms. She will also be able to tell you the requirements for this program.