December Board of Review 12/11/18

Notice is herby given by Ford River Township that the 2018 December Board of Review will meet on the following day at the Township Hall located at 3845 K. Road, Bark River, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing the 2018 assessment roll and hearing requests, protest or application for correction.

Public Appeal Hearings- Tuesday, December 11, 2018: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Any questions, contact the assessor Tammy Weissert at 280-1820 or e-mail, assessor@fordriver.org

Applicants being accepted for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ford RIver Township Board is seeking applicants to fill positions on the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

  • (1) PC member for term ending 12/31/18

  • (1) ZBA member for term ending 12/31/18

  • (1) ZBA Alternate for term ending 12/31/18

Applicants will be accepted until 5pm on 12/3/18.  For more information, contact the Supervisor at 399-6411.

Seeking Snowplowing Bids for 2018/2019 Winter Season

The Ford River Township Board is seeking bid requests for snowplowing.

Bids must be quoted per line:

  • Snow plowing of the Township parking lot, located at 3845 K. Road, Bark River, MI 49807.

  • Snow plowing for the water tower: from the gate to the well house

  • Salting, when needed

Bids must be labeled “Snow Plowing” and must be received by 11/7/18.

The Ford River Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities of the bids, to disregard all non-conforming or conditional bids and to accept any bid, consistent with law, which will serve the interests of the Township.

Contact person: Supervisor at 399-6411

Planning Commission holds Public Hearing 10/4/18 at 7pm

Public Hearing Notice

Notice to the residents and property owners of Ford River Township, Delta County, MI.

There will be a public hearing of the Ford River Township Planning Commission on Thursday, October 4th 2018 at 7:00pm at the Ford River Twp. Hall, 3845 K. Road, Bark River, MI 49807 to hear the following case:

Ten Acre Woods, LLC.,Darryl Shann application for conditional use special permit, for property in Ford River Twp. Delta County, MI.  Property description and location; Section 10, T38N R23W, property tax ID# 21-009-060-035-00.  Address 4398 L.25 Lane, Bark River, MI 49807.  Applicant is requesting to run a woodworking/handyman business.  Per article D, section 308 of the Ford River Twp. Zoning Ordinance. 

Anyone wishing to give testimony will be given an opportunity to be heard.  Written testimony will be accepted by the Zoning Administrator.  Copies of the proposed site plans are available for inspection by contacting the Zoning Administrator at (906) 399-6411 or by e-mail, supervisor@fordriver.org

Hydrant Flushing the week of 10/22 & 10/26

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS ON THE FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM

There will be a routine maintenance hydrant flushing to improve water quality during the week of October 22nd and October 26th, 2018.

There is the possibility of rusty colored water in your tap due to the annual flushing process. Although aesthetically unpleasant, there are no health hazards with this water. The Ford River Water System would ask you to refrain from laundry if you notice coloration. If you notice coloration, flush from a cold water source such as your outside hose.

Any questions or concerns, please call Mark at 630-1864