The Great Lakes Paddle Challenge is a paddle race on Lake Michigan for stand up paddleboards and kayaks. This event will take place on Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at WINDSNEST Park. This race should not affect parking or the majority of the beach area at the park, as the event will be set up at the far south end of the beach.
Port Sheldon Street – Cap Seal Work – Friday, June 18
Ottawa County will start the chip seal portion of cap seal work on Port Sheldon Street on Friday, June 18th. The portion of roadway affected is US-31 to Butternut Drive.
Road Closures Week of June 7-11
Ottawa County is replacing cross culverts and will be closing the following roads:
Croswell Street from US-31 to 152nd Avenue – 7:00 a.m. June 7, 2021 – 3:00 p.m. June 9, 2021
Butternut Drive from Port Sheldon Street to Van Buren Street – 7:00 a.m. June 10, 2021 – 3:00 p.m. June 11, 2021
Both projects/closures are weather dependent.
Hall Rental Update
Pending State of Michigan COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, the Port Sheldon Township Hall will be opening for rentals beginning in July. The Board of Trustees will be reviewing rates, residency requirements and rental procedures at its June board meeting. Check back in late June for these changes and for the official opening date.
Assessing Review
Each year the State of Michigan recommends that local Assessing Offices review 20% of the parcels in their jurisdiction. This information is then updated to ensure a more accurate appraisal of the property. Staff from the Assessor’s Office will be in Port Sheldon Township completing these exterior reviews. Vehicles will be marked as follows:
Impacted properties will receive a letter via postal mail informing them of the visits and procedure, along with a brief home information survey. If you receive this letter, please complete the survey and return it to the township office in the envelope provided. This process ensures accuracy in your property’s appraisal.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Offices Closed Friday, May 28 and Monday, May 31
Township offices will be closed on FRIDAY, May 28th and MONDAY, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.
Scrap Tire Recycling
Ottawa County is now accepting scrap tires at all Environmental Sustainability Centers. Collection is by appointment only, and additional information, as well as the link and phone number, can be found here:
May 5, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals
Election Commission Meeting – April 8, 2021
ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP
16201 PORT SHELDON ST.
WEST OLIVE MI 49460
616 399 6121
DATE AND TIME OF MEETING:
APRIL 8, 2021
11:30 A.M.
LOCATION:
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP OFFICE
16201 PORT SHELDON ST.
WEST OLIVE MI 49460
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
To appoint precinct workers
for the May 4, 2021 School Election
Teresa De Graaf, Clerk
POSTED April 5, 2021, 12:00 p.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.
Public Hearing – Port Sheldon Township Board of Appeals – April, 7, 2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday April 7th at 6:00 pm, at the Port Sheldon Township Hall, 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:
1. The request of Jennifer Neil for a variance from Section 5.04 of the Port Sheldon Township Zoning Ordinance – Parcel # 70-11-16-332-008 7413 Margaret Ave, West Olive MI.
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.
