 |
Ann Ulrich, CMC is the Hartland Township Clerk and welcomes questions, concerns or complaints from Hartland residents. She can be reached at the Hartland Township Office by calling (810) 632-7498, extension 15 or by e-mail at clerkulrich@hartlandtwp.com |
Township Hall Updates
- New Dumpster helps keep Hartland clean because it prevents cardboard boxes and trash from blowing away from Township Hall driveway.
- Township Web Site currently under construction, but soon to be unveiled.
- Sewer system expansion announcement draws near.
- Drop Box for check payments and/or absentee ballots Ann Ulrich, CMC, Clerk coming soon.
- Township Board meeting minutes, available for anyone to read on the Township Hall computer, at no charge, except for actual paper copies of the records.
Dear Ann,
Q: Would you provide information on Elected Officials duties?
A. Township Supervisor's Statutory Duties: Moderates board meetings, Chief assessing officer (if certified), Secretary to Board of Review, Township's legal agent, Must maintain records of supervisor's office, Responsible for tax allocation board budget (if applicable), Develops township budget, Appoints some commission members, May call special meetings, May appoint a deputy.
Township Treasurer's Statutory Duties: Collects real and personal property taxes, Keeps an account of township receipts (revenues) and expenditures, Issues township checks, Deposits township revenues in approved depositories, Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles, Collects delinquent personal property tax, Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting property tax, Collects mobile home specific tax, Must appoint a deputy.
Township Clerk's Statutory Duties: Maintains custody of all township records, Maintains general ledger, Prepares warrants for township checks, Records and maintains township meeting minutes, Keeps the township book of oaths, Responsible for special meeting notices, Publishes board meeting minutes (if taxable value is, $56 million in 2001, annually indexed, or a charter township), Keeps voter registration file and conducts elections, Keeps township ordinance book, Prepares financial statements, Delivers tax certificates to supervisor by September 30, Must appoint a deputy, Township Trustee's Statutory Duties: Township legislators, required to vote on all issues, Responsible for township's fiduciary health and other duties as assigned by the board.
While the above listed duties are the Statutory Duties, most Elected officials also take on additional volunteer duties without additional compensation. For example, the Supervisor is the Freedom of Information Coordinator, the Clerk coordinates Cemetery / Burials and is a member on the Sewer/Water Committee, the Treasurer acts as the personnel coordinator and is working on updating the Employee manual, Trustee's are involved in a variety of committees and boards.
Q: Why can't the Township have a real person answering the phones?
A: Your complaints have been heard, loud and clear. With our new supervisor in office, the Township is now in a position to work on many of the issues that have been left unattended in the last few months. Supervisor Rhodes has addressed this concern and with the support of the Township Board, has employed a full time receptionist to answer the phones. Let us know how you like the new service.Q: When are Township Board meetings held?
A: Residents, who want to stay informed, are invited to attend Township Board meetings. While some residents attend the meetings in person, many other residents view the meetings on Cable Channel 3, from the comfort of their own homes. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm and usually end no later than 10:30 pm. Meeting agendas are posted on Channel 3 prior to the meetings. If you can't attend a meeting and wish to share your view on an issue, contact one of your Elected Officials. Phone the Township Hall and request that an Elected Official contact you prior to the meeting.
Q: Is there really going to be an Ice Arena built in Hartland?
A: Not finalized yet, but a combination ice rink and gymnastics facility is proposed for 8 acres on M-59, east of Clark Rd. and about 1 1/2 miles east of the M-59 and U.S. 23 intersection. The Skating facility will have a National Hockey League-sized ice rink, with a large gymnasium. Classes will teach topics such as leaps, tumbling, motions, flexibility, strength and conditioning, stunts, and dance for aspiring cheerleaders and gymnasts. Completion of the arena is slated for September's opening of the fall hockey season.
Q: When will high speed Internet be available in Hartland?
A: The most current information Comcast has provided the Township is that it will be available in early April 2003.Q: What has Congressman Mike Rogers been working on?
A: Recently I received an e-mail from Congressman Rogers containing some of the following
highlights. Mike and his staff have recently relocated to a new Washington office located at:
133 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. On January 8, 2003, Mike supported legislation that would provide additional unemployment benefits to out of work families in Michigan.
See Lansing State Journal article through Mike's website on the subject: house.gov/mikerogers/lsj-unemployment.htm. The U.S. House drafted and passed legislation in the 107th Congress to provide meaningful prescription drug coverage.
©2003 - Hartland Township
Site Designed & Maintained by - Intuitive Business Solutions, Inc.
©2006 - Hartland Township
*The Hartland logo is copyrighted to Hartland Township. Use without permission is prohibited.
Site Hosted by - SAMSA