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Enjoy your Winter in Newkirk Township
A Wonderful place to experience all the "fun in the snow" sports and activities.
The Newkirk Township Board is in need of community members to become active in the township and would appreciate community support for serving on the Planning Commission, Board of Review and other committee's, providing the support necessary to carry out plans for the future of Newkirk Township. Please contact any board member to become involved with Newkirk Township and its future.
Public Notices and Information
Newkirk Township Board Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00PM, all meetings held at the Newkirk Township Hall, 301 State Street, Luther. Public encouraged to attend.
Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Tuesday,
February 23 Thursday,
March 25
Thursday, April 29
Thursday,
May 27 Thursday,
June 17
Thursday, July 29
Thursday,
August 26 Thursday, September 30
Thursday, October 28
Thursday, November 11 December - no meeting
All meetings held at 7:00PM, Luther Newkirk Township Hall, 301 State Street, Luther. For more Information call- 231-878-3245
Lake County Commissioners Pass ORV Ordinance,
Effective May 21, 2009.
Check back to this web site for further updates.
Dates to Remember
Winter Taxes, Due and Payable- December 1, 2009 Delinquent-March 1, 2010
Annual Trash Cleanup, Saturday, August 2010, Hrs: 8AM to 12:00 Noon Hazardous Waste Collection, Saturday, October 2010, Baldwin, MI
ANNUAL TRASH CLEANUP
- August 21, 2010
- Hours: 8:00 - 12:00 PM The annual area trash cleanup will be held behind the Luther-Newkirk Hall. Please bring your tax bill or receipt for identification and be prepared to unload your vehicle. The trash hauler will not accept the following items: automotive batteries, chemical and hazardous waste, motor oil, liquid paint thinners, tractor tires, yard waste and appliances containing Freon. Appliances that contain Freon must have the Freon removed and be tagged.
- If there is a line, please try not to block entrances to businesses or a property owner's driveway.
- No Household Garbage!
Hazardous Waste Disposal
There will be a Hazardous Waste Disposal October 2010 , for all residents of Lake, Osceola & Mecosta Counties. Please take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of any hazardous materials you may have around your home. For More information Call the MSU Extension Office at 231-745-2732
Luther Lab Draw Station
Spectrum Health (Reed City Hospital) has set up a Lab Draw station at the Township Hall. With a doctor's order slip, anyone can have Lab work done and the results sent to their doctor. The station is open on Tuesdays from 8AM to 1:00. No appointment necessary.
Annual Rabies Clinic
The annual rabies shot clinic will be held on Saturday, January 2011 from 1:00PM-3:00PM at the Luther-Newkirk Hall garage.
Dr Todd of County Veterinary Service of Reed City will give shots. Cost of the Rabies shot is $8.00 and the Distemper shot is $15.00. Vaccinations will also be available for cats and ferrets. Treasurer's Office will be available for those who need to purchase a license. Cost of licenses are as follows: 1 year & up- $15.00, Neutered dogs and puppies (4mo. to 1 yr) -$5.00. The cost for a replacement tag is $2.00. Please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase your dog licenses. All licenses must be purchased from the Lake County Treasurer's office. Beginning March 1, 2009 the cost of licenses will be doubled.
Please NOTE: Building Permits are required for any construction in Lake County. You MUST contact the Lake County Building Dept located in the Courthouse building, 800 10th Street, Baldwin, before starting any construction. Ph: 231-745-2722
Land Division
Under the State Land Division Act you need to contact the township Assessor prior to dividing any land. The minimum division is 4 acres and there is a charge of $100.00 for each split. All land transfers, such as buy, sell by owner, land contracts, etc. must be recorded with 45 days of closing.
Millage Information: The total millage levy listed for Township Tax on your bill is 3.7841 mills. The levy for the Township General Fund is .8493 mills. This millage levy will bring in approximately $18,000.22 for the General Fund to cover township services and expenses. 2.0499 mills of the amount levied covers Newkirk Township's share of the Luther Fire District operating budget which is $43,447.97 for 2007-08. The Fire Truck millage is .8849 mills. That will generate an estimated $18,754.74.
Summer tax bills are being mailed July 1,2009 . They are due and payable July 1, 2009 through September 14, 2009 at the amount listed as TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Please return the top portion of the bill with your payment. For payments received after September 14, please note the following interest rates:
September 15,- September 30, - 1% October 1, - October 31, - 2%
November 1,- November 30, - 3% December 1,- December 31, - 4%
January 1, - January 31, -5% February 1, - February 16,- 6%
After February 16, please contact the Township Treasurer for the amount due.
These amounts must be added to the Total Summer Tax amount listed on your bill. Tax bills may be paid in person at 812 Elm Street, in Luther. You may call (231) 797-5402 to make sure the Treasurer is available to accept your payment. Please make checks payable to: Newkirk Township Treasurer. Sorry, we are NOT able to accept credit or debit card payments. After March 1, 2010, please contact the Lake County Treasurer at (231) 745-4622 for the amount due including penalty and interest.
QUALIFYING INCOME LIMIT TO DEFER SUMMER PROPERTY TAXES
The Michigan General Property Tax Act has been amended with Public Act 24 of 2005 to allow certain citizens, including senior citizens, veterans and persons with disabilities, to defer their summer property taxes if they have a household income below $35,000. To qualify for the deferment under the new qualifying income limit, a township resident must meet one or more of the following conditions as defined by the State Income Tax Act:
- Is a totally and permanently disabled person, blind person, paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran or eligible widow or widower.
- Is 62 years of age or older, including the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death.
Township residents who believe they qualify under the new limit and wish to defer their summer property tax can obtain and Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes from the Township Treasurer's office. Collection of the approved deferred taxes will be delayed until the winter property taxes are due (February 14).
LAND DIVISION
Under the State Land Division Act you need to contact the township Assessor prior to dividing any land. The minimum division is 4 acres and there is a charge of $100.00 for each split. All land transfers, such as buy, sell by owner, land contracts, etc. must be recorded within 45 days of closing.
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You are qualified to vote by absentee ballot for any of the following reasons:
- I expect to be absent from the community in which I am registered for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day.
- I am physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance of another.
- I cannot attend the polls because of the tenets of my religion.
- I have been appointed an election precinct inspector in a precinct other than the precinct where I reside.
- I am 60 years of age or older.
- I cannot attend the polls because I am confined to jail awaiting arraignment or trial.
You may request an application by phone at (231) 797-5947 or by sending a written request to the Township Clerk at at P.O. Box 308, Luther, MI 49656 stating your name, address, reason for request (see above) and where to send the application or ballot. If more than one member of the family wants an absentee ballot, all must sign the letter. Add clerks address here.