Author: Jo Moloci

EAST BAY TOWNSHIP

Summer 2016

What is happening in the Treasurers Office

Reminder:
When you are paying your tax bill, keep a copy in your income tax file. Your tax accountant will need this information while preparing your taxes.

HAVE A
FANTASTIC SUMMER!!!

Our first and foremost responsibility is the collection of Real and Personal Property Taxes. We continue to offer several options for paying your taxes; For those of you that travel or are busy enjoying other activities we offer Automated Debit for both the summer and winter tax seasons. You can set it up and we will take care of the rest. We also offer paying via a debit or credit card through Certified Payments a secured card processing company, there is a nominal processing fee of 2.5%. Of course, we are always happy to see you in the office to make those payments. However, if you should drop by when the office is closed remember the locked drop box just to the left of the door. There are envelopes there for your use as well.
We are also collecting Special Assessments. Please remember that it may be more beneficial to payoff your special assessment early depending on the interest rate you are receiving on your savings account. Feel free to give us a call to check out the payoffs.
One of the additional projects that we are still working on and getting closer is re-vamping the website. Keep watching for changes. The website is a great way to obtain current information such as board or commission meeting agendas and minutes.
Have a wonderful Summer,
Tracey Bartlett
tbartlett@eastbaytwp.org
Jo Moloci
jmoloci@eastbaytwp.org
231 947-8647

Inside this issue:

Police	2
Metro Fire & Ambulance	2
Library	3
Assessor	3
Parks Commission	3
Zoning	4
Clerk	4

Notes from the Supervisor

Greetings; as you read this newsletter, summer is upon us, there will again be road projects within the County, I would ask that you slow down and be extra careful in these construction zones.
The new water tower and water main project is under construction now. No resident will be required to connect to the new water main, but if you are interested, please contact the County DPW@995-6039 for further information. The route of the new main will run east on Hammond Rd. to Haaland Rd., then north to the water tower in Holiday Hills by way of Windcrest Hills to Prouty and then English Woods. There will be fire hydrants along the route to better serve our residents.
I would like to thank our residents for their patience as the construction is completed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Supervisor,
Glen Lile
231-947-8719
glile@eastbaytwp.org

Community Police Officer

East Bay Township
has a fireworks
ordinance in place. Please see our website for more information.

Now that nicer weather is (hopefully) in our future, please remember to watch out for motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicyclists! Slow down in subdivisions – just because you can drive a certain speed, doesn’t always mean you should! Make sure you’re in control of your vehicle at all times and vigilant for bikers, joggers, walkers, and kids that you may have to share the road with.
Please be patient while driving during our construction period. We hope the end result will be well worth the wait and patience. Be courteous to other drivers and slow down for construction workers.
Unfortunately, with the nicer weather also comes more thefts. Help keep yourself and your family safe and happy by remembering to keep your vehicles locked while you’re away from them to cut down on thefts from vehicles. If you notice any suspicious activity in your area, don’t hesitate to call our Central Dispatch non-emergency number at (231)922-4550.
We are in the process of establishing neighborhood watch programs in subdivisions again. If you are interested in being a leader of a program in your neighborhood, please contact Deputy Metdepenningen at smetdepenningen@gtsheriff.org, and once we are ready, we will contact you to help get started in your area.

July is peak month for grill fires.
More than half of home grill structure fires begin on either a terrace or patio, open porch, or exterior balcony.
Roughly half of the injuries involving grills are thermal burns.

Metro Fire Department

GRILLING SAFETY TIPS!
Propane and Charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
Grills should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
Keep kids and pets at least 3 feet from grill area.
Keep grill clean.
Never leave grill unattended.
Open grill lid before lighting.
Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start charcoal using newspaper as fuel
If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
Keep charcoal fluid out of kids reach and away from heat sources.
There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

Ambulance News

Happy Summer!
Thank you to all who supported the annual Pancake Breakfast. The proceeds are to be used to assist with the expenses of a new power cot and power load system for our new ambulance. Delivery of our ambulance is sometime this summer. We would love to have you stop by early fall to take a look at it when it gets in service. Breakfast proceeds were also used to purchase 8 specialty alarms for residents. Some of them have been installed.
During the summer please be aware of more pedestrians, kids in the road, bikes and motorcycles. Accidents can be prevented.
During the heat in the summer months it is easy to suffer from a heat related injury. Prolonged exposure to the heat and sun without keeping yourself hydrated is common but seems to affect our aging population more. It is important to keep oneself hydrated and cool.
Our ambulance office is staffed 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm. Feel free to stop in and get your blood pressure checked or just to say hi. We can give you a tour of our station and ambulance unless we are out handling an emergency.
Have a great summer and stay safe.
Your East Bay Ambulance Staff

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EAST BAY TOWNSHIP

East Bay Branch Library

Here's some of what's happening at the East Bay Branch Library:
Summer Reading Club "Get In The Game, READ!" Continues through August 1st. All ages from babies to adults are invited to earn prizes and join the fun of summer reading. The Grand Finale Party will be held at Hull Park (in front of the Woodmere Library) weather permitting, on Monday, August 1st from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wigglers Story Time Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of each month at 10:30 a.m. featuring stories, songs, finger plays and fun!
SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT!
Saturday August 27th Annual Ice Cream Social 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and family and help us celebrate our community and our library with Ice Cream sundaes, root beer floats, a book sale, music by Oh Brother, Big Sister and MORE! Call or visit YOUR library soon!

Assessors Office

Hours:
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10-8
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-3
Please visit the library website at
www.tadl.org/eastbay
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Closed for Elections
8-2-16
11-8-16

Public Act 161 of 2013 was approved to assist disabled veterans through property tax relief. The law has been in effect for a couple years now and many of the townships disabled veterans (or spouse of deceased disabled veteran) have taken advantage of it.
To qualify, one of the following conditions must be met: :
The disabled veteran has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans' benefits at the 100-percent rate.
Has a certificate from the United States Veterans Administration, or its successors, certifying that he or she is receiving or has received pecuniary (financial) assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing.
Has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable.
The decision concerning degree of disability is made at the VA and not by township officials. It is important to remember that the law requires qualifying disabled veterans to complete the required exemption forms annually.
Please call Russ or Susan if you have questions.

The plastic bottle cap program has been a great success but all good things must come to an end. This program ends as of August 1, 2016. Thanks to all who saved and donated to help get new benches for several of the parks!!

Parks Commission

Your East Bay Township Parks are waiting for you!
Come out and see some of our new improvements…new bathrooms at Grace Macdonald, preparation for a new dock and kayak launch at Gens Park on the bay, and new signage at all six of our parks. You can even make arrangements to use the pavilion at Grace Macdonald for one of your daily gatherings by calling the office @947-8647. Each park offers the opportunity to enjoy our great outdoors. If you’re not sure where our parks are located, you can pick up a brochure at our township office at 1965 3 Mile Rd., or check out our website at eastbaytwp.org. Don’t miss the chance to get away from the crowds and enjoy what is yours as an East Bay Township resident.

Summer 2016

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The pavilions at Grace Macdonald & Killingsworth Park are available for rental through the township office. The cost of rental at Grace Macdonald Park is $40 and at Killingsworth Park is $20. If you would like to rent a pavilion, we will be happy to take your reservation. Please call Val at the township office at (231) 947-8647.

East Bay Charter Township

1965 N Three Mile Rd
Traverse City MI 49696
Monday—Thursday 7:00—5:30
Closed for Elections:
August 2nd & Nov 8th

Phone: 231-947-8647
Fax: 231-922-2094

We’re on the Web!
www.eastbaytwp.org

Watch our website for information on obtaining a free brush drop off pass this fall. Dates to be determined.

Planning & Zoning

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Rick Brown, AICP, CBSP, Township Planner
Leslie Couturier, Zoning Administrator
Land Use Permits
A land use permit is required from the Township’s Office of Planning & Zoning for all types of construction activity, including but not limited to:
New homes; office buildings; and retail, commercial, or industrial buildings/structures
Additions
Garages (attached or freestanding)
Pole buildings and sheds exceeding 100 square feet
Decks (including ground level and waterside)
Plastic, canvas, or metal structures exceeding 100 square feet
Please contact the Office of Planning & Zoning prior to construction/installation to see what permits are needed and for information on setbacks and other requirements. Please note, additional permits may be necessary from Grand Traverse County and in certain instances from the State of Michigan.
Land use permit requests that are deemed to be complete and which fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance are usually approved within five (5) working days. Appointments for application reviews are also available. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (231) 947-8681 or at rbrown@eastbaytwp.org.

Clerk’s News

It looks like it will be a very busy fall season, here in the Clerk's office. We put the March Presidential Primary Election behind us with a record voter turnout. Now we move forward to the August 2nd State Primary and the November 8th General Election. Each of these Elections also promise to have a big turnout. We are so pleased to see so many friends and neighbors at the polls. Last days to register to vote in the August primary and the November general elections are July 5th and October 11th respectively.
With the State Legislature eliminating the option of straight party voting and this year proving to be a very popular election cycle, we are anticipating longer than normal lines at our polling locations. Those individuals that request to be on the Permanent AV list will automatically receive an absent voter application for every election. If you choose to return that completed application, we will send you a ballot as soon as they are available. No more waiting in lines at the precinct.
Remember to stop in or check out our website for an application for an absent voter ballot or the application to be placed on the “Permanent Absent Voter Application” list. Once on our permanent list, you will receive an application prior to each election. This is a great way for folks to get a ballot and vote when they can’t vote in person at the polls. You need not sign up again if you are already on the list and have been receiving your application automatically before each election. You are also welcome to use the form below. Just fill it in and return it to the clerk’s office and you will be added to our list.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and fall,
Susanne Courtade CMMC/CMC Township Clerk
Helen MacArthur CMMC/CMC Deputy Clerk

I would like to receive an Absentee Voter application form prior to each election. Please send my application to the following address:
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