ONEIDA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given of the Oneida Township Election Commission “Public Accuracy and Logic Test” for the November 2, 2021 General election has been scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Oneida Township Hall, 11041 Oneida Rd. Grand Ledge, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate the program and computers that will be used to tabulate the results of the election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed as set forth by law. (MCL 168.798(1))

Jacqueline Kilgore
Oneida Township Clerk
517-622-8078

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ONEIDA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL LAND USE
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
 7:00 p.m.

A Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, November 3, at the Oneida Charter Township Hall, 11041 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge, Michigan, 48837 at 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the hearing is to notify the public of the request for a Special Land Use Permit for a veterinary clinic – relocation of Hartel Veterinary Hospital, parcel #030-077-000-025-02, 11966 Sweetwater Drive, Grand Ledge, Michigan.

The application and site plan are available for review in the office of the Zoning Administrator Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.  Anyone having questions or needing assistance during or prior to the hearing can contact the Zoning Administrator, Melissa Goschka at 517-622-8078.

Written comments on this proposal will be accepted until Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Oneida Charter Township Clerk’s Office.

Jacqueline Kilgore
Oneida Charter Township Clerk

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ONEIDA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VARIANCE
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
5:30 p.m.

A Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the Oneida Charter Township Hall, 11041 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge, Michigan, 48837 at 5:30 p.m.  The purpose of the hearing is to notify the public of a variance request for parcel 030-077-000-025-02 at 11966 Sweetwater Drive, Grand Ledge, MI 48837.  The variance request is to allow the option for occasional overnight stays for patients who require overnight care at the veterinary clinic (not a 24-hour care facility).

The application and site plan are available for review in the office of the Zoning Administrator Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.  Anyone having questions or needing assistance during or prior to the hearing can contact the Zoning Administrator, Melissa Goschka at 517-622-8078.

Written comments on this proposal will be accepted until Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Oneida Charter Township Clerk’s Office.

Jacqueline Kilgore
Oneida Charter Township Clerk

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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
CITY GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021
EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Eaton County Townships of Benton, Delta, Oneida, Roxand,  Windsor and the Cities of Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Lansing, Olivet and Potterville.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the County of Eaton, Michigan, who is not already registered, may register to vote online at www.mi.gov/vote, at the office of the Township or City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day for registering online, at the County Clerk’s office or at a Secretary of State office will be Monday October 18, 2021.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person at their local clerk’s office with proof of residency (MCL 168.492):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that City Council will be submitted to the electors at this election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following proposals will appear on the ballot:

City of Potterville - Proposal for Initiated Ordinance Number 2021-0001, Repeal of Marihuana Prohibition

A proposed initiated ordinance in the City of Potterville to repeal the City’s prohibition of marihuana establishments and to allow and regulate the operation of marihuana establishments within the City in accordance with the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, MCL 333.27951 et seq. 

The ordinance would require the City to authorize the following number of state licensed Marihuana Establishments for operation within the City boundaries:

• 1 Marihuana Safety Compliance Facility
• 1 Marihuana Secure Transporter
• 2 Marihuana Retailers
• 1 Marihuana Processor
• 1 Class A Marihuana Grower
• 1 Class B Marihuana Grower
• 1 Class C Marihuana Grower
• 1 Designated Consumption Establishment

                  The ordinance would also:

• Require individuals and entities to receive a license from the State of Michigan and the City to operate a marihuana establishment within the City;
• Establish applications fees and procedures for individuals and entities to apply for a license from the City to operate a marihuana establishment within the City;
• Prescribe standards by which the City shall review and process license applications;
• Establish procedures and standards for renewal, revocation, and suspension of a City-issued license to operate a marihuana establishment within the City;
• Establish a Community Benefits Program to assist individuals disproportionately impacted by the City’s prior marihuana prohibition; and
• Impose other regulations and requirements related to marihuana establishments. 

                        Should this ordinance be adopted?

GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy building and site sinking fund millage previously approved by the electors.

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Grand Ledge Public Schools, Eaton, Clinton and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed .7921 mill ($0.7921 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 3 years, 2022, 2023 and 2024, to continue to provide for a sinking fund for the repair or construction of, and the purchase of real estate for sites for, school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2022 is approximately $1,312,776?

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote or at your local clerk’s office.

ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS

Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot.  No reason required.

Your township or city clerk’s office must have a signed application to issue an Absent Voter Ballot. Applications are available at the locations referenced in the above table or by visiting https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/.

Monday, November 1, 2021 at 4:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on Monday, November 1, 2021 must be requested and voted in person at the township or city office, locations referenced in the above table.

Those registering to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, are eligible to receive an absent voter ballot at the township or city clerk’s office, locations referenced in the above table.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021

LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION OTHER THAN IN-PERSON

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk’s office, or call the Michigan Relay Center TDD # 1-800-649-3777

DIANA BOSWORTH
EATON COUNTY CLERK & REGISTER OF DEEDS
on behalf of:

Benton Township                                               Delta Charter Township                   Oneida Charter Township
Eugene Shanahan                                               Mary Clark                                           Jackie Kilgore
Township Clerk                                                    Township Clerk                                    Township Clerk

Roxand Township                                               Windsor Charter Township             City of Charlotte
Patti Kepitis                                                           Lisa Rumsey                                      Mary LaRocque
Township Clerk                                                     Township Clerk                                   City Clerk

City of Eaton Rapids                                         City of Grand Ledge                          City of Lansing
Laura Boomer                                                     Gregory Newman                                Chris Swope
City Clerk                                                             City Clerk                                            City Clerk                                           

City of Olivet                                                       City of Potterville
Amy Huepenbecker                                              Becky Dolman
City Clerk                                                              City Clerk