Resolutions

2026

• Provides alternate starting dates for March, July, and December 2026 Board of Review meetings.

2026

• Allows the March 2026 Board of Review to accept letters of protest from residents.

2026

• In order to file and qualify for the property tax poverty exemption, the claimant must follow the guidelines listed in this resolution.

2026

• Adopts the Newaygo County Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery Ordinance.
• Jurisdiction is enabled to require financial reimbursement from those responsible for allowing hazardous materials to escape containment.

2026

• Sets the Clerk's annual salary at $11,000.
• A 3% cost of living adjustment applies each Fiscal Year starting April 1, 2027.
• Payment will be rounded up to the nearest $10 increment to make quarterly payments accounting friendly.

2026

• Sets the Treasurer's annual salary at $11,000.
• A 3% cost of living adjustment applies each Fiscal Year starting April 1, 2027.
• Payment will be rounded up to the nearest $10 increment to make quarterly payments accounting friendly.

2026

• Sets the Supervisor's annual salary at $11,000.
• A 3% cost of living adjustment applies each Fiscal Year starting April 1, 2027.
• Payment will be rounded up to the nearest $10 increment to make quarterly payments accounting friendly.

2026

• Sets the Zoning Administrator's annual salary at $3,860 with specified duties.
• A 3% cost of living adjustment applies each Fiscal Year starting April 1, 2027.
• Payment will be rounded up to the nearest $10 increment to make quarterly payments accounting friendly.

2026

• Includes Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees, and Hall Janitor.
• Spending allowed up to $200 in a month for repairs, maintenance, office supplies, and cleaning supplies.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027

• Establishes the Fire Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• Estimated revenues total $29,500.37 collected from a 1 mill property tax.
• Estimated expenditures are allocated entirely to fire protection services.
• The budget is adopted by reference, with strict controls on spending and reporting.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027

• Establishes the EMS Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• Estimated revenues total $29,500.37 collected from a 1 mill property tax.
• Estimated expenditures are allocated entirely to EMS protection services.
• The budget is adopted by reference, with strict controls on spending and reporting.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027

• Establishes the Road Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• Estimated revenues total $88,505.79 collected from a 3 mill property tax and carryover of $186,000.
• Estimated expenditures include $50,000 for roads and $3,640 for brining.
• The budget is adopted by reference, with controls on spending and reporting.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027

• Establishes the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• Estimated revenues total $102,225.88 from allocated millage of 1 mill, or less, pursuant to Headlee and 1% administration fee, plus carryover of $280,704.58.
• Total estimated expenditures are $181,874 across various township activities.
• The budget allows for transfers among line items with board approval.

2026

• Establishes the Township's authority to approve and certify a fire protection millage renewal proposal.
• Township Board desires to renew millage at the rate as reduced by Headlee.
• Question of renewing millage to be placed on ballot at special election in conjunction with primary election August 4, 2026.

2026

• Establishes the Township's authority to approve and certify a road millage renewal proposal.
• Township Board desires to renew millage at the rate as reduced by Headlee.
• Question of renewing millage to be placed on ballot at special election in conjunction with primary election August 4, 2026.

2026

• Establishes the Township's authority to approve and certify an EMS millage renewal proposal.
• Township Board desires to renew millage at the rate as reduced by Headlee.
• Question of renewing millage to be placed on ballot at special election in conjunction with primary election August 4, 2026.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026

• Establishes the Fire Fund budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
• Estimated revenues total $27,698.17, collected from a 1 mill property tax.
• Estimated expenditures are allocated entirely to fire protection services.
• The budget is adopted by reference, with strict controls on spending and reporting.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026

• Establishes the EMS Fund budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
• Estimated revenues total $27,698.17, collected from a 1 mill property tax.
• Estimated expenditures are allocated entirely to EMS services.
• The budget is adopted by reference, with controls on spending and reporting.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026

• Establishes the Road Fund budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
• Estimated revenues total $83,098.21, collected from a 3 mill property tax and a carryover of $139,373.14.
• Estimated expenditures include $70,980 for roads and $3,640 for brining.
• The budget is adopted by reference, with controls on spending and reporting.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026

• Establishes the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
• Estimated revenues total $108,600, with a carryover of $264,959.66.
• Total estimated expenditures are $152,439 across various township activities.
• The budget allows for transfers among line items with board approval.

2025

• Sets board members' training wages at $17.00 per hour, excluding drive time.

2025

• Approves hourly pay of $17.00 for board members performing duties beyond statutory responsibilities.

2025

• Establishes a quarterly wage of $378.00 for Cemetery Manager Daniel Wanink for the remainder of the fiscal year.

February 21, 2025

• Implements a Paid Sick Time Policy effective February 21, 2025, in compliance with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act.
• Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 72 hours used per year.

2025

• Designates Stacie Langworthy as the Freedom of Information Act Coordinator for Norwich Township.

2025

• Resolution No. 2025-10 Special Use Permit.
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