BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

OCTOBER 22, 2025

6:30 P.M.

The Genoa Charter Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6:30p.m. on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025.   The purpose of the special meeting will be to request a closed session to consult with the Township attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with Latson Partners et al v. Genoa Charter Township and Latson Beck et al v. Genoa Charter Township pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(e).

The meeting will be held at the Genoa Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI 48116. 

Genoa Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township.    Please call the Township Hall with questions at (810) 227-5225.

Posted to Notice Case and Website – 10/08/25

Monday, October 13: Columbus Day

The Township offices are closed. For any water or sewer emergencies, please reach out to MHOG Utilities at 1-855-231-6692.

Monday, October 13: Columbus Day

Garbage and recycling service IS NOT affected.

Genoa Township is proud to bring you "Coffee with a Cop" on Wednesday, October 29 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the Genoa Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton 48116.

A Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding law enforcement in general or the Sheriff's department specifically. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be provided. This will be an open house style gathering, so feel free to come and go as you please.

While not limited in size, if you plan to attend, we ask that you pre-register here so we can plan for refreshments: https://forms.gle/ByMugwMzuejDoiSG7 Hope To See You There!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – Genoa Township is stepping into the future of citizen engagement with a brand-new mobile app!

The app is a great source of information for news, events, updates, and important links to the website. The app is available for download in the Apple App and Google Play online stores by searching for "MyGenoa".

Once you have the MyGenoa app, you can create an account to customize your settings and tailor what kind of communications you want to receive from the Township.

To subscribe to the MyGenoa notifications by email only, just click on this link: https://app.govoutreach.com/genoatownshipmi/public/communications/subscribe

Genoa Township, in partnership with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, is offering a free CPR / AED training session on Monday, October 27th at 6:00 PM in the Boardroom of Genoa Township Hall, located at 2911 Dorr Rd., Brighton 48116.

This potentially lifesaving session is scheduled to last 3-4 hours, featuring 1 instructor per 5 "students." Those who complete the full class will be eligible to receive their CPR Certification card for free as well. If you would like to attend the CPR/AED Training on October 27, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/1VEXDsQ6JUpcjkiYA Attendance is limited to the 1st 30 to sign up due to instructor limitations.

This is the 1st in a series of 6 Citizen Enrichment Training Sessions that will take place on the 4th Monday of every month (except December) through April. Goto Genoa.org to view the complete schedule.

In additional to 2 more sessions of this course, the following 2-hour offerings are also scheduled: Common Scams & Financial Abuse Basic Tactical Medical Training Active Shooter Response Training

Summer taxes were due Monday, September 15, 2025.

Beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2025 a 1% penalty, per month, will be due.  Summer Tax information is available on the Township website at www.genoa.org. Payments can be made online by credit card or electronic check, at the township offices by cash or check, by mail to Genoa Township, 2911 Dorr Rd., Brighton, MI 48116, or placed in one the Township drop boxes.

Please contact the Treasurer's Office at (810) 227-5225 for a current amount due or if you have any questions.  Thank you!

Genoa Township is excited to announce an opening for a Utility Administrator.

Under the general supervision of the Utility Director, the Utility Administrator will assist with providing executive administrative and billing support in the Utility Department for the Director of Utility, Deputy Director of Utility, Township Engineer and Human Resources or as directed.  The position requires substantial public contact and a high degree of accuracy.

Please visit the Township Employment page for more information including how to apply.

Our Fall Yard Waste Collection program has been scheduled for the following dates at the Genoa Charter Township Hall from 8 am to 11 am:

Saturday November 1st
Saturday November 22nd

Residents may bring their yard waste to the Township Hall Parking lot on this date. Branches and similar materials must be in 3 foot long bundles.

Please no plastic bags.

More information can be found on our Refuse & Recycling page.

Our new boardroom cameras are up & running!

Subscribe to the Genoa Township Public Channel today to see all of our Board of Trustees and Planning Commission meetings.

We’d still love to see you in person, and if you’d like to participate you’ll have to join us in person, but if you just want to see your local government in action anytime that’s convenient for you – Come check us out!

Join us in a special update of the Master Plan, intended to confirm the direction of long-term policies with potential refinements as appropriate.

For more information, please visit the Genoa Township Master Plan update page at: https://engage.giffelswebster.com/genoa-township-master-plan-update

The Brighton Area Fire Authority is seeking residents living in Genoa Township, Brighton Township and the City of Brighton who are willing to serve their community as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter.

• No experience necessary, just the motivation to learn and serve
• All required training is provided and compensated
• Academy classes are held on evening/weekends

To apply, interested applicants can go to www.brightonareafire.com or in person at 615 W. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116

Any questions please call the Brighton Area Fire Authority at 810 229-6640 or email HR Director Anne Campbell at acampbell@brightonareafire.com

Brighton Area Fire Recruitment Advertisement

Livingston County Veteran Services (LCVS) offers a variety of programs and services to assist veterans and their families. LCVS employs nationally accredited Veteran Service Officers to assist veterans in filing for US Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits. Honorably Discharged veterans registered with LCVS, and their spouse may utilize complimentary LCVS transportation to medical appointments within a 50-mile radius. To schedule a ride, call LETS at (517) 546-6600, select option 3 and mention veteran status. LCVS offers Honorably Discharged veterans who are less fortunate several assistance programs provided by Emergency Relief funds, such as:

• $200 food and toiletry voucher plus an additional $50 for each child in the household,
• $200 clothing vouchers for their school-aged children up to age 18,
• $50 Speedway fuel only cards; and
• Dental assistance of up to $1,000 via LCVS partnership with VINA Dental.

Call (517) 546-6338 to set up an appointment and qualify for these programs.

The Township Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Township Budget at their meeting on March 03, 2025.  The budget is for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025 and ending on March 31, 2026.   The approved budget is provided below.

Any comments or questions in regard to the budget can be directed to Township Supervisor, Kevin Spicher at supervisor@genoa.org. 

Approved April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Budget

This is the fiscal year 25/26 Township Budget as approved by the Township Board on March 3, 2025.

Genoa Township is giving out free radon testing kits. The testing kit and instructions are available at Township Hall. 

The naturally-occurring, tasteless, odorless and colorless gas comes from the natural, radioactive breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air. It enters buildings through openings in  foundation floors or walls such as sump openings, crawlspaces, floor or wall joints and cracks. 

In Livingston County, approximately 40% of homes have elevated radon levels, according to information on the county's website from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. 

For more information on this program and on radon in general, please visit the Livingston County Health Department Radon page.

Genoa Charter Township is concerned a deadly disease known as oak wilt caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum is a threat to the Township's oak population. Improper tree trimming/removal practices may result in the establishment of oak wilt disease epicenters, which may lead to increased disease activity with devastating aesthetic and economic losses. It is therefore both advisable and prudent to attempt to prevent and control oak wilt.

The entire resolution can be found here

Oak Wilt Resolution