The Ottawa Board of Canvassers will meet beginning Wednesday, November 6 at 1pm to canvass results from Early Voting, precincts, and AVCBs. They will convene in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Justice Center, 12240 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI, 49460.
Special Work Session for Port Sheldon Township Planning Commission
SPECIAL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
The Port Sheldon Township Planning Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:30 pm to continue review of the 2024 Master Plan. The work session will be held at 16201 Port Sheldon St, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone (616) 399-6121.
All interested parties are invited to attend.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township by calling 616-399-6121.
Posted: October 28, 2024 at 11:00am
Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notice – November 6, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Port Sheldon Township Hall located at 16201 Port Sheldon Street, West Olive, Michigan. The public hearing is for the Port Sheldon Township Zoning Board of Appeals to hear and consider the following matter:
- The request of Peter and Susan Krupp for a variance from Section 04.1 of the Port Sheldon Township Zoning Ordinance – Parcel: 70-11-16-334-004 Address: 7428 Margaret Ave, West Olive Mi 49460.
Any persons interested in these matters may appear at such hearings in person or by agent or attorney.
Written comments will be received at the Township Office until the night of the hearing. Copies of the application and other documentation are on file at the township office for public inspection during regular business hours. Direct phone inquiries to the Port Sheldon Township Building and Zoning Administrator at 616-399-6121. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township by calling 616-399-6121.
Kouw Park Stairs are currently closed
The Kouw Park stairs to the beach are currently closed due to some erosion from the last storm a week ago. We are working to repair the stairs, as well as place preventative measures to prevent further erosion. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Early, In-person voting begins next Saturday, October 26th!
Early, In-person voting begins next Saturday, October 26th at the below sites!
The list of all four (4) Early Voting sites in Ottawa County is noted below, and registered voters can utilize any of these sites:
- Grand Haven Charter Township Hall at 13300 168th Avenue, Grand Haven
- Georgetown Charter Township Hall at 1515 Baldwin Street, Jenison
- MDHHS Building – Macatawa Room at 12185 James Street, Holland
- Polkton Township Hall at 6900 Arthur Street, Coopersville
The date and times that Early Voting will occur are listed below:
- Saturday, October 26th – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 27th – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 28th – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 29th – 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 30th – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 31st – 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 1st – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 2nd – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 3rd – 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 4th – No Voting
Notice – Absentee Voter Counting Board for November 5, 2024 Election
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP ABSENTEE VOTER COUNTING BOARD made up of 2 Republican Inspectors and 2 Democrat Inspectors will be counting the ballots received by the Township on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, (ELECTION DAY).
The Inspectors will be provided the Oath of Office after their arrival at 6:00AM and the counting process will begin at 7:00AM in the Township Hall Office.
Please reach out to the Township Clerk’s Office 616-399-6121, if you have any questions.
Election Commission Meeting Notice April 9, 2025
ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP
16201 PORT SHELDON ST.
WEST OLIVE MI 49460
616 399 6121
DATE AND TIME OF MEETING:
April 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
LOCATION:
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP OFFICE
16201 PORT SHELDON ST.
WEST OLIVE MI 49460
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
To appoint precinct workers and set AVCB start time
for the May 6, 2025 General Election
_____________________________________
Meredith Hemmeke, Clerk
POSTED April 8, 2025 10:20 a.m.
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 OF 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act, MCLA 41.72 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Port Sheldon Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities as the meeting or public hearing upon 1 days’ notice to the Port Sheldon Township Board.
Short-Term Rental Meeting October 17 from 6-7pm
On October 17 from 6-7pm in the Township board room, we will be holding an informational meeting regarding the recently passed STR Ordinance. The meeting will consist of going through the ordinance, the registration form, fees associated, and questions. This meeting is intended for residents or property owners who plan to rent their properties in 2025. Please RSVP here.
Port Sheldon Online Store Oct 1-15
Beginning on October 1st and running through October 15th, the online store will be open! Use the link below: https://thbrands.chipply.com/portsheldon
Items will be available for pick up at the Township offices after the store has closed.
(The Township does not receive any funds from the purchase of items from the online store.)
*Update: Ballots have arrived* Absent Voter Ballot Availability Notice
Update: September 27, 2024 Ballots have arrived
September 26, 2024
ABSENT VOTER BALLOT AVAILABILITY NOTICE:
The shipment of a majority of our absent voter ballots is delayed. This delay is due to litigation by a presidential candidate at the state level which resulted in delayed approval of our ballots by the Bureau of Elections. Ballots are expected to arrive the week of September 30th; however, our ballot printing vendor has not confirmed the ship date.
As soon as ballots are received, an update to our website and township Facebook page will be made, and ballots will be immediately available during our office hours.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
Meredith Hemmeke
Clerk
