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Christmas in Kochville

The Kochville DDA would like to invite anyone and everyone to our annual Christmas in Kochville event!  A completely free, family friendly event, with lots to do for all ages! Santa will be there for the kids, cookies & hot chocolate, ice carvings, a massive bonfire to keep us warm, and a fireworks show to end the night. The event will take place on December 6th at Krossroads Park (Rainbow’s End) from 6 - 8 pm.  Parking will be located across the street at Walmart, with Sheriff ’s Deputies guiding traffic and keeping everyone safe.  This is entirely outside and subject to the weather, so please plan accordingly. We would love to see everyone in attendance, spread the word!

What’s happening in Community Development?

Development update:Hilton Home 2 Suites is now under construction on Trautner, just east of Cardinal Square Blvd. The new 96 room 4-story hotel is expected to open in the spring of 2020.

Coming in 2020:Texas Roadhouse Restaurant. A new 280 seat restaurant is expected to break ground in the spring of 2020 and will be located in the 2500 block of Tittabawassee Rd.

Approved & ready for construction:Stoneheart Solar will be developing a 38-acre site at Pierce and Mackinaw roads for a 2 MW solar generating facility. It is said that the facility will generate enough power to supply 300-400 homes. It is expected to come on-line sometime in late summer of 2020.

Temporary storage containers located on commercial properties – Kochville Township has adopted an ordinance limiting the use of storage containers as accessory structures. Ordinance 19-02, prohibits the use of temporary storage containers as permanent accessory structures and allows storage containers by temporary use permit only with exception to construction projects. Please contact the zoning department for further information at (989) 792-7596.

Planning to build a shed or install a fence? Keep in mind that Kochville Township requires a zoning permit for any accessory structure or fence. Accessory structures (sheds) that are more than 200 square feet in size also require a building permit. Fences have location and height limits. Please contact the zoning department for further information or check our web site at www.kochvilletwp.com.

Kochville Township Holiday Office Closings

Monday, November 11th VETERAN’S DAY

Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th

THANKSGIVING

Tuesday, December 24th & Wednesday, December 25th

CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 31st & Wednesday January 1st, 2020

NEW YEARS

KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIPCONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY.

WINTER 2019

FROM THE TREASURER – Sally Knowlton

Your 2019 Summer Tax bills were due and payable on or before September 16, 2019 without interest being assessed. By Michigan statute, on September 17th, a 1% interest charge is added to your unpaid tax bill, and an additional 1% must be added the first of every month thereafter until the tax bill is fully paid. Taxes may be paid by cash or check payable to the Kochville Township Treasurer, by mail, by using our drop box, or service counter inside the Kochville Township Office, 5851 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI 48604.

The upcoming 2019 Winter Tax Bill will be sent out December 1, 2019. The due date is on or before February 14, 2020. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or the Deputy Treasurer, Catey Knowlton, by calling (989) 792-7596 ext. 114 or by email at, [email protected] or [email protected]

Greetings fellow Kochville residents from your Township Clerk’s office,

We hope you all are enjoying the fall weather.

As you know, next year is a big year for elections, and is fast approaching. The Clerk’s office is preparing for the upcoming season. There will be three elections for certain in 2020, and are as follows: March 10, 2020 – Presidential Primary Election; August 4, 2020 – State Primary Election; November 3, 2020 – State General Election.

There were changes with elections after Michigan Voters approved Proposal 18-3 in the November 2018 election. These changes can be found on our website in the elections section.

We are also looking for residents who would like to serve the community as election workers (inspectors) for the upcoming elections. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the election process and see your fellow Kochville residents. Election workers are paid hourly for working and attending necessary trainings. Interested residents can obtain an election worker application by clicking on the link in the elections section of our website. Please complete the application and turn it in to the Kochville Township Clerk’s office located at 5851 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48604.

Respectfully, Your Clerk and Deputy Clerk, Kevin Machata and Jamie Uptmor

• Our Township has a website where you can obtain forms, tax information, water/sewer information, departmental contacts, etc.(kochvilletwp.com)

• We have a drop box for your payments on the left of the building where the curved drive is located.

• If you meet certain criteria, you may be able to defer your summer taxes until a later date without penalties or interest. DEFERRED PAYMENT FOR SUMMER TAX BILLS AVAILABLE. Senior citizens (age 62 and over), veterans, and persons with total and permanent disabilities may qualify for deferment of their Summer taxes, if your household income (taxable and non-taxable) is $40,000 or less. Qualifying agricultural property is also eligible for deferment. A deferment application form must be filled out every year and filed with the Township Treasurer’s office before September 14th. If you qualify, payment of your Summer taxes may be deferred until February 14th without any interest or penalty added. Please call the Kochville Township Treasurer’s office at (989) 792-7596 for the required forms and/or information regarding the deferment process or visit our website. This may be important to you, so please don’t overlook it.

• SMALL BUSINESSES, you may qualify for Personal Property tax exemptions, please be sure to locate the form on our website to see if your small business qualifies.

• If you are paying by check for tax or water/sewer, we request you write separate checks for each billing.

• Returned check or ACH fee is $25.00, per return.

• If a bill has reached you in error, PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY; please return the bill to the Township Office.

• Did you know you can pay your tax bill by eCheck? This will convert eligible consumer checks into ACH debits and transmit them electronically for collection processing – consult your bank.

The Parks and Recreation Committee is looking for new members. They meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. If interested contact our office at 989-792-7596.

Fire Department

As winter is approaching, we want to remind everyone of some key safety points. If you have any questions about any of these, please feel free to contact us at 989-792-7596.

• Have your wood burning fireplace inspected by a licensed chimney sweep. You can find a licensed chimney sweep at: www.csia.org

• Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for proper operation. If your smoke alarm is over 10 years old, or your carbon monoxide alarm is over 5 years old, they need to be replaced.

• Make sure snow is away from any exhaust ports on the exterior of your house. If these become backed up, carbon monoxide can build up in your house.

• Keep generators at least 15 feet from any opening to prevent carbon monoxide from entering your house.

• Please help us with keeping fire hydrants clear of snow.

• Avoid using extension cords for permanent wiring. Also, please avoid from overloading your extension cords and surge protectors.

KOCHVILLEV E T E R A N S H A L L

For rental information, or to schedule a visit to our great space please feel free to contact us at (989) 598-3069, or email us at [email protected]. It would be our pleasure to assist your rental needs.

Trial Firefighter

Kyle Fortier

Trial Firefighter Aaron Comstock

We also want to welcome our newest firefighters who started recently.

Autumn is upon us here at Kochville Veterans Hall! We hope all our community friends and neighbors had a wonderful summer and are enjoying the changing of the seasons.

Kochville Veterans Hall has had a busy 2019 thus far! Our community continues to put their trust in us and utilize our great space for a multitude of special events, ranging from graduation parties, fundraisers, weddings, and birthday celebrations, just to name a few. Our calendar continues to fill for 2020, and also into 2021.

This year, we have completed a round of facility upgrades that have included blown in fiberglass insulation to the entire building, exterior lighting additions and upgrades to existing fixtures, and interior lighting upgrades. These upgrades to our facility have proven cost effective in our operational expenses.

Code Enforcement CORNER

Winter is setting in quickly so please take a few moments at your homes and businesses to put away yard care tools, lawn mowers, and anything that you won't need for the winter. If you have leaf debris in your yards, please clean it up before snow freezes it down. This can cause numerous problems in the spring when your drains are covered and frozen with the January thaw. The DDA added new sidewalks this year to several areas along Bay Rd. and Tittabawassee Rd., so with the snow coming please make arrangements with your snow removal companies to keep the sidewalks clear and the fire hydrants accessible through the winter. This will help the fire department in case of emergencies, allowing them to perform their jobs safely.  

Kevin, 989-792-7596 Ext 121

• The last yard waste pick-up will be Monday, November 25th.

• Holiday lights recycling drive is November 15th - January 15th.

• Learn what you can throw out and recycle through the Mid Michigan Waste Authority’s Website, www.recyclemotion.org

• Like Kochville Township on Facebook to receive more regular Township notes and updates

• The Kochville DDA offers a matching property improvement grant for businesses and properties within the DDA district.

For more information go online to www.kochvilletwp.com or call Tyson McKinley at (989) 792-7596, ext 113.

• Kochville Township is looking for volunteer firefighters! For information call the Township Office at (989) 792-7596.

• A full calendar of meetings and events is available online at www.kochvilletwp.com

Thanks so much to all of you that help to make Kochville a great place to be.

Kochville Township is online at www.kochvilletwp.com

Bulletin Board

KOCHVILLE WATER BILLING CYCLE

Kochville Water Billing Cycle

The Great Lakes Bay Regional 2020 Census initiative is supported by your local community foundation in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

2020Census.gov

You have the power to create a brighter future for your family and your community.

Census data directs dollars to funding for thousands of community services. That’s why we count.

Complete the 2020 Census. It’s easy, confidential and takes just 10 minutes.

We count because you matter.

The Great Lakes Bay Regional 2020 Census initiative is supported by your local community foundation in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

2020Census.gov

You have the power to create a brighter future for your family and your community.

Census data directs dollars to funding for thousands of community services. That’s why we count.

Complete the 2020 Census. It’s easy, confidential and takes just 10 minutes.

We count because you matter.

The Great Lakes Bay Regional 2020 Census initiative is supported by your local community foundation in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

2020Census.gov

You have the power to create a brighter future for your family and your community.

Census data directs dollars to funding for thousands of community services. That’s why we count.

Complete the 2020 Census. It’s easy, confidential and takes just 10 minutes.

We count because you matter.

Kochville Township 5851 Mackinaw Road Saginaw MI 48604