PUBLIC NOTICES:

 

Resolution No. 11-53

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF 2011 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS   Click here for copy of Resolution No. 11-53

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PUBLIC TEST:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of the M-100 Optical Scan tabulator and the AutoMark voter assistance terminal, in preparation for the February 28, 2012 Presidential Primary Election, will be conducted on Monday February 6, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. at the Plainfield Charter Township Offices, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, MI.

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ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Plainfield Charter Townships Election Commission will take place on Monday February 6, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. at the Plainfield Charter Township Offices, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, MI.

The Election Commission will be appointing election inspectors to work the February 28, 2012 Presidential Primary Election.

All interested persons are invited to attend the public test and the Election Commission meeting. Please contact the Township Clerk if you have questions at 616-364-8466.

K. Scott Harvey
Plainfield Charter Township Clerk

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MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW

Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment of taxes in the Charter Township of Plainfield, County of Kent, State of Michigan.

The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Review will be in session and meet by appointment at the Township Hall - 6161 Belmont Avenue NE; Belmont, Michigan:

Monday, March 12, 2012
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AND

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
From 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Appointments may be made by calling 616-726-8880 by Monday, March 12, 2012. Residents and Non-residents may appeal by letter addressed to the Board of Review, 6161 Belmont Ave. NE, Belmont, Michigan if received no later than Monday, March 12, 2012.

The Board of Review will upon the request of any person who is assessed on the assessment roll, or of his/her agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, correct the assessment is such manner as will in their judgment make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal.

Real Estate Factor: In accordance with Act. No. 165 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1971, and Act. No. 114 of 1980, it is estimated that the tentative assessment equalization factor for 2012 will be:

Commercial    1.0000
Industrial    1.0000
Residential    1.0000
Personal    1.0000

George K. Meek, Supervisor
Judith A. LaFave, Assessor

RECENTLY ENACTED ORDINANCES:

• February 7, 2011: An ordinance to impose and extend a moratorium on the issuance of permits, license or approvals for the sale or dispensation of Medical Marihuana , and to prohibit the sale of Medical Marihuana.  Ordinance 837
• February 7, 2011: An ordinance to amend the Sewage Disposal Ordinance (Chapter 38, Article III, Division 3 of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) by amending certain provisions dealing with definitions, sewer laterals, service leads and connection fees. Ordinance 836
• February 7, 2011:  An ordinance to amend the Sewer Administration Ordinance (Chapter 38, Article III, Division 2 of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) by amending certain definitions and by amending provisions regarding sewer laterals, service leads and sewer connections. Ordinance #835
• February 7, 2011: An ordinance to amend the Water Ordinance (Chapter 38, Article II of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) pertaining to water connections, base charges, connection fees and connection fees surcharges. Ordinance 834
• January 18, 2011: Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Plainfield Charter Township; 4005 and 4015 Plainfield Avenue.  Ordinance #833
• April 12, 2011:  Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Plainfield Charter Township; 7700 Childsdale Avenue.  Ordinance #838
• May 2, 2011:  Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Plainfield Charter Township; 3733 and 3873 Seven Mile Road, NE.  Ordinance #839
• May 16, 2011: An Ordinance to adopt the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code. Ordinance #840
• June 6, 2011: An Ordinance to Amend the Digital Sign & Billboard Ordinance (Chapter 8, Article VI Section 8-131 of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) by amending provisions regarding general requirements and spacing.  Ordinance #841
• June 6, 2011: An ordinance to establish certain standards for residential driveways to ensure access by emergency vehicles, to establish a review process to ensure compliance, and to impose penalties for violations of the ordinance. Ordinance #842
• August 1, 2011: An Ordinance to impose and extend a moratorium on the issuance of permits, licenses or approvals for the sale or dispensation of Medical Marihuana, and to prohibit the sale of Medical Marihuana.  Ordinance #843
  
• November 7, 2011: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, “Definitions” and Chapter 3 “General Provisions” of the Plainfield Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by amending provisions regarding Medical Marihuana Dispensaries. Ordinance #845

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

HISTORY BUFFS WELCOME

The Plainfield Township Historical Preservation and Advisory Committee meets regularly to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Hyser House Historical Museum, and is tasked with protecting and preserving Township history. The Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, January through March at Township Hall (6161 Belmont Avenue, NE) at 3:45 p.m. and May to November at the Hyser House Museum (6440 West River Drive, NE) at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to share anything regarding Township history with the Committee.

The Hyser House Museum is open to the public the first Sunday of each month, May through December, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the Plainfield Charter Township's History Page at: http://www.plainfieldchartertwp.org/pcthistory.htm or contact the Township’s Buildings and Grounds/Parks and Recreation Department at (616) 363-9399.

 

SPECIAL MEETINGS:

 

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE OF HEARING:
March 5, 2012. A public hearing of the Plainfield Charter Township Board will be held at Township Hall, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, Michigan 49306, beginning at 7:30 pm.

APPLICANT:
West Michigan Sports Commission, 171 Monroe Avenue, Suite 700, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Contact person is Mike Guswiler.

REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting that the Township approve an ordinance that changes the development plan for land zoned Planned Unit Development from a light industrial park (undeveloped) to a baseball and softball sports complex

LOCATION:
The subject property is generally located on the south side of 10 Mile Road, across from the Wolven Avenue/10 Mile Road intersection.

The parcel number and address are listed as follows:

Permanent Parcel Numbers: 41-10-02-100-011 and 41-10-03-200-008
Addresses: 3300 and 3100 Ten Mile Road

Any interested party may review or examine the proposed ordinance to amend the Planned Unit Development and the proposed development plan, at the Community Development Department and/or Clerk’s office located in Township Hall, 6161 Belmont Avenue, NE, Belmont, Michigan, 49306, any weekday, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The proposed ordinance may also be viewed on the township’s website (www.plainfieldchartertwp.org), viewable under “Public Notices” on the home link. Also, any interested party may submit written comments concerning said request until the date and time of said hearing. The Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting for individuals with disabilities upon adequate notice to Scott Harvey, Township Clerk, in writing or by calling (616) 364-8466.

Click for copy of proposed amendment

K. Scott Harvey
Clerk