Annual Meeting

Saturday, 2pm March 17^th, 2018

Our annual meeting is the perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors and be informed of issues concerning the township. County officials are always invited and update those in attendance on county activities. Plan to attend!

Township Hall Rental

The Hall is available for small gatherings. A refundable $50 deposit is required to reserve your date. The Hall is also available to non-residents for $300.

Fire and Emergency Services

The Township contracts with Homestead Township and the City of Traverse City. Together, they provide our emergency services. We are fortunate that with these alliances our Township is in competent hands if an emergency arises.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY REGULARLY

MEETING DATES 2018

Hazardous Waste

There will be various county collection dates throughout the year for items such as batteries, paints/oils, CFL bulbs, household chemicals electronics, and scrap tires pending DEQ approval.

Saturday June 16 Frankfort Recycling site

Saturday Aug 4 Honor Recycling site

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Further information can be accessed at the county website www.benzieco.net

For more information please contact Dave at

882-0554.

Cemetery

Cemetery lots are still available to residents at $250/lot, non-residents $1000/lot. To purchase lots, contact Cindy Gottschalk, Cemetery Manager, at 231-326-6500. Our Sexton is Joe Harriger.

Board of Review:

Don Schmidt, Dennis Taghon and

Robert Schutt

March 14 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm

March 16 9- noon & 1-4 pm

Organizational meeting March 6 6pm

Budget Meeting

February 6, 2018 7pm

Regular Quarterly Meetings

Jan 2, Apr 3, July 3, & Oct 2 (Always the first Tuesday of each fiscal quarter)

All meetings at the Township Hall, 7pm

West Benzie Joint Planning Commission

This Board meets at the Benzonia Township Hall, 1020 Michigan Ave., Benzonia, on the 1st Thursday of the “even” months at 7pm (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, and Dec). Our Township representative to the WBJPC is Matt Weiber. Our Zoning Administrator is Jason Barnard and he is the township’s point of contact for all zoning needs. The Township’s Zoning Board of Appeals members are our own residents: Pete Laman, Bob Michalak, and Matt Weiber.

The board wishes to thank our voters for their continued support to manage the township’s business. At any time, please feel free to contact your board to share your input and suggestions for the continued success of Platte Township.

Township Clean Up Day

Our Bi-annual event was a success last year with over 45 loads disposed of including 113 tires. The next cleanup day will be held in June, 2019. You may always drop off batteries and light bulbs on Thursdays at the hall.

A note from the clerk-

Platte Township has maintained a rural character for over 150 years. Rural preservation and agricultural uses have allowed the Township to remain unchanged through the years. We work hard to keep our Township rural while allowing home occupations to enable the residents to be successful and live in an area that many people cherish.

The Platte Township Board would like to thank all residents for coming to the meetings this past year. We have tackled some very important issues and can only assume that there will be more issues to be carefully thought out in order to do what is best for our Township. We live in a very special part of Benzie County and hope more residents will let us know their views.

The Board hopes to see you at our annual meeting on March 17^th!