Public Meetings of Boards Taxes Voter Registration, Election & Commissions Municipal Services Guide Information & Political Escrow account tax bills are sent directly Board of Trustees Meetings - 2nd & 4th Monday to the mortgage company. A courtesy tax To be eligible to vote, you must be 18 years old of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Hall. statement is sent to the property owner as and registered at least 30 days prior to an election. Summer hours (June, July, and August): 2nd Mon- well. You may verify payments with your You may register to vote at the Township office. day - 7:00 p.m. / 4th Monday - 11:30 a.m. to pay escrow company, or at sagagis.org. School, primary, and general elections are held at bills only. 16 precincts located throughout the Township.

Board of Review - , July, & December Property Taxes - Real Estate and Personal Prop- U.S. Congress: 4th erty Taxes are collected as follows: (Contact the Assessor’s office at (989) 791-9810 State Senate: 32nd District for specific information.) State House of Representatives: 94th District Summer Taxes - (July 1st) are due at the - Parks & Recreation Commission - 3rd Monday ship office, without penalty, until September 14th. A 1% late fee will be added to any unpaid balance of each month at 5:15 p.m. at Center Courts. Township Services each month. Planning Commission - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Saginaw Township Water & Sewer Emergencies - For water/sewer the month at 7 p.m. at Township Hall. 4980 Shattuck Winter Taxes - (December 1st) are due at the emergencies outside normal business hours, call Township office without penalty until February 911. Zoning Board of Appeals - 2nd Wednesday of Saginaw, MI 48603 14th. From February 14th through February 28th, the month at 7 p.m. at Township Hall (as needed). a 3% late fee will be added to any unpaid balance. Public Services - The DPS is responsible for the Information: (989) 791-9800 After March 1st, Real Estate Taxes are payable at maintenance and general up-keep of the water All Township government meetings are held in Website: the Saginaw Treasurer’s office. and sewer system, utility billing, facility manage- compliance with the Open Meetings Act and ment, fleet management, and parks. Saginaw Township Charter requirements. www.saginawtownship.org Deferments - Eligible senior citizens, veterans, Township purchases treated water from the of blind persons, paraplegics, quadriplegics, and per- Saginaw. For additional information contact the Visit the Township’s Website at manently disabled persons who meet a pre- DPS at 791-9870 or 791-9880. established income, may defer the summer taxes www.saginawtownship.org Township Office Hours: on a homestead until the following February 14th, Permits/Inspections - It is necessary to obtain 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by filing an application with the Township Treas- the proper building, electrical, mechanical, plumb- Township Staff urer no later than September 15th. ing and/or zoning permits prior to starting a con- Monday through Friday, Township Manager…………………Rob Grose struction project. New buildings, alterations, re- excluding holidays Public Safety modeling, additions, demolitions, swimming pools, Community Dev. Director……..Matthew Reno Police - The Saginaw Charter Township Police signs, window header modifications, decks, Director Planning/Zoning……….Bridget Smith Township Board Department may be reached 24/7 for emergencies fences, and sheds require a permit. Necessary Deputy Clerk……………………..Lori Vondette by calling 911. For information during business inspections must also be made. For information on permits, special flood hazard areas, construc- Deputy Treasurer………….Kathy Metropoulos hours call (989) 793-2310. Supervisor……………….Timothy J. Braun tions codes & zoning ordinances, contact us at Assessing Director…………………David Kern Fire - The Saginaw Charter Township Fire Depart- 791-9865. Clerk……………………..Shirley M. Wazny DPS Director………….Herb “Sonny” Grunwell ment may be reached 24/7 for emergencies by Treasurer……………..Steven G. Gerhardt calling 911. For information during business hours Parks & Recreation - The Parks & Recreation Fire Chief…………………………Jim Peterson Department offers a variety of programs and park Trustee………………Florence P. Connolly call (989) 792-9691. Police Chief……………………Donald Pussehl areas for the public to enjoy. For information Trustee……………………..James S. Kelly Emergency Medical - MMR advanced life support about our programs contact us at 791-9860. Fiscal Services Director……...... Michele Gadd Trustee…………………….Mark T. Gorney ambulances serve Saginaw Charter Township Recreation Manager……………...Linda Buska area 24/7 by calling 911. Zauel Memorial Library - call 799-2771. Trustee………………………Jon R. Howell Township Services Refuse Collection Property Beautification Rental Housing Business License

Public Fire Education - Our public fire safety Refuse, recyclables, and yard waste shall Our civic pride is displayed in our community by In September 2009, the Township adopted a educator works to teach fire and life safety to the not be placed at the curb earlier than 5 the appearance of our properties. Your continued Rental Housing Business License. This $10 children, residents, and businesses of Saginaw p.m. the day before your trash pick-up cooperation is greatly appreciated in following the license is required of all property owners who Township. If you are interested in learning more day. regulations below. For more information call 791- about our programs, please call 791-9691. 9865. rent a dwelling, whether actual rent is paid or not. The $10 fee is per owner and not per Street Lights - Non-functioning street lights can Recyclables Collection - In order to eliminate Here is what you can do to help: dwelling unit. It ensures that the Township be reported to www.consumersenergy.com or refuse volume, residents are strongly encouraged has emergency contact information and can the Township office at (989) 791-9865. Please to recycle. Clean or rinsed paper products & car- Storage/Parking of Recreational Vehicles - quickly contact the property owners in case of provide the address closest to the malfunctioning tons, plastics, tin, aluminum, and glass can be The parking of any recreational vehicles and emergency. There are NO INSPECTIONS light. recycled. A preparation guide is available at the equipment, including travel trailers, campers, required with this program. Additional infor- Township office, online, or through the Mid Michi- boats, and other similar recreation equipment, mation regarding the rental housing business Zoning - In order to either change the use or add gan Waste Authority. Materials must be placed at may occur in any “R” district, subject to the condi- tions of the ordinance, but must be parked on a license is available on the Township’s website to the use of your property (in commercial dis- the curb using at least one official recycling bin. at www.saginawtownship.org. tricts), it is necessary to ensure that proper zoning hard, smooth, dustless surface such as asphalt, Non-official recycling containers may be used for approvals are obtained. Contact Community De- additional capacity. Containers must be 33- concrete, pavers, or similar materials at the discre- Garage Sales/Missing Pets velopment at 791-9865. gallons or less and be labeled with a “Recyclables tion of the Zoning Administrator. The parking of Only” sticker. The Township office has recycling any vehicles and/or equipment on the lawn is Guidelines for Residential Curbside bins available for $7, and “Recyclables Only” stick- strictly prohibited. Please call Community Devel- Saginaw Charter Township’s Department of ers at no charge. opment at 791-9865 if you have any questions on Community Development provides this FREE Collection of Waste where you can legally park a vehicle. community service for any Saginaw Township Your help and cooperation is Yard Waste Collection - State law requires that resident wishing to post a garage sale notice requested in following these yard waste be kept separate from refuse and will or a notice for a missing/lost pet on the Town- regulations in order to maintain be collected on your assigned service day, April Parking any car, truck, or recreational ship’s website. Sales accepted include ga- Saginaw Township’s reputation through November. Grass clippings, hedge trim- vehicle on the grass is strictly prohib- rage, yard, estate sales, etc. We will not post as a clean and beautiful commu- mings, leaves, vegetation, or smaller twigs that ited at all times. notices or advertisements for commercial op- can be bagged, may be placed into a 33 gallon or nity. All collections of refuse, erations. One of the primary reasons we are recyclables, and yard waste smaller container (clearly marked “Yard Waste”), or in a paper yard waste bag. All cans and bags Grass Growth/Weed Control - For developed offering this service is because we enforce should be prepared and placed adopted rules and ordinances regarding the on the curb by 7:00 a.m. must weigh less than 50 lbs. property, grass/weed height must not exceed a maximum height of ten inches. prohibition of posting signs on utility poles.

Monday - South of the center line of Weiss Street. Brush - One bundle of brush is allowed weekly. Brush/branches 3 to 4 feet in length and a maxi- Lawn Debris - After mowing your lawn, please To see recent garage sale/missing pet list- Tuesday - North of the center line of Weiss Street. mum of 2” in diameter is allowed and should be remove grass clippings from the street and side- ings, or to find out how to post a listing of your walks. Grass clippings in the street are unsightly bundled with twine. In addition, the Brush Drop own, go to www.saginawtownship.org. Your collection day will be one day later if a holi- Off Site is located at 5790 W. Ave. next and clog storm drains. Please do not rake your day should fall on Monday or Tuesday. leaves into the street. Leave should be deposited to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Call 791- Depositing Snow on Streets 9800 or see the calendar on our website for dates into paper yard waste bags and/or cans marked

An unlimited number of bags and/or cans, no when the brush site is open. Hours for the Brush “yard waste” for pick-up on your weekly collection/ Depositing snow from your property onto the greater than 33 gallons and 50 lbs., can be placed Site are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on designated refuse day. (April through November). Township street is prohibited by State law be- at the curbside. Residents are also allowed to dates. Posting of Addresses - All buildings that have cause it increases plowing costs and adversely place up to two (2) large items at the curb each been assigned a street address must have the impacts the effectiveness of salting operations. week, such as: household furniture, appliances, or Please contact the Mid Michigan Waste numerical address posted in a conspicuous loca- refuse too bulky to place into a bag. Authority for questions at (989) 781-9555. tion at the front of the building a minimum of three inches in height.