Annual Meeting

Saturday, 2pm March 21, 2020 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 non-refundable fee.

Fire/Emergency

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

Cemetery

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

TAX COLLECTION

The treasurer will be available at the Township hall or by appointment at 10576 Oviatt Rd., Honor, to receive property tax payments from 9 to 11 am on the following dates:

December 5, 12, 19, 31, 2019

February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020

July 9, 16, 2020

December 3, 10, 17, 31, 2020

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.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

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

For more information please call 882-0554.

Township Clean Up Day

No clean-up day this year. The next date will be June 2021. 2019 clean-up was a big success with over 45 residents using this service. Thank you to Molly Franks for helping feed our workers!

ASSESSOR

Welcome our new Assessor, Jill Brown! She may be reached at 231-881-4000.

Board of Review:

Don Schmidt, Dennis Taghon and Robert Schutt

March 11 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm

March 12 9- noon & 1-4 pm

Regular Quarterly Meetings:

Jan 7 April 7

July 7 Oct 6

(Always the first Tuesday of each fiscal quarter at 7pm)

BUDGET MEETING

February 4, 2020

6pm

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 representatives to the WBJPC are Robin Talsma and Matt Wieber. The Township’s Zoning Board of Appeals members are our own residents: Paul Gerhart, Bob Michalak, and Matt Weiber. Although our township grows slowly, we are seeing vacant land parcels being improved to residential use. Residents can help the Zoning Administrator and the Board by reporting any changes so we may ensure the permitting process is followed. And don’t forget to welcome our new residents in our unique Platte Township way!

The board wishes to thank our residents 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.

The Township Board would like to thank the efforts of our election inspectors for their tireless effort in administering the elections the last couple of years.

Clerk’s Deputy Moly Franks, Gina Solem, Germaine Schmidt, Tom Mountz, Colin Bohash, Carolyn Pelky, and Ruth Hovland,

These inspectors have ensured the integrity of the voting process is secure .and administered correctly according to State Election Laws. Any registered voter is eligible to become an election inspector. If interested, PLEASE contact Alison. It is a great way to connect with our residents. Certification is scheduled for July, 2020.

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.