April 5, 2011 Upcoming School Election

School Election on Tuesday May 3, 2011

Hartland Area Schools has scheduled an election for Tuesday, May 3, 2011.The only proposals will be Hartland Schools' non-homestead millage and 1 candidate vying for one position on the Hartland School Board. The last day for new voters to register for this election is April 4, 2011. Those residents living in the 11th Precinct who would normally vote at Community Bible School for Hartland Schools, will be voting at Genoa Charter Township Hall located at 2911 Dorr Rd., Brighton, MI 48116.

Since this is not the original assigned precinct location, absentee voter applications will be mailed to those registered voters in the Hartland School District. Applications for absentee voting may also be found here and faxed to (810) 227-3420. Applications can also be mailed to the Township Hall:

Genoa Charter Township Clerk
Paulette Skolarus
2911 Dorr Road
Brighton, MI 48116.

Ballots for absentee voting will be mailed about three weeks before the election.

Please visit the Township Elections page for more information or you may contact the Clerk's Department at (810) 227 5225.

(262 kB) Absentee Ballot Voter Application

April 4, 2011 Spring Yard Waste Drop off

Our Spring 2011 Yard Waste Collection program has been scheduled for the following date at the Genoa Charter Township Hall:

Saturday - May 14th, 2011 - from 9:00 a.m. until noon

Please bring your leaves, small brush and other natural yard waste to the Township Hall on this date for recycling. Please bring all branches in 3 foot long bundles. The Township encourages the use of brown paper yard waste bags. Any plastic bags used to bring yard waste will be returned to the owner.

Refuse & Recycling Page

February 28, 2011 Winter Tax Payment Information

Taxes became delinquent March 1^st 2011 and can no longer be accepted at the Township Hall.

Late tax payments are payable, with additional 1% interest per month and 4% administration fee, to the Livingston County Treasurer, 200 E. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843, (517) 546-7010.

Absolutely NO payments can be accepted at the Township on or after March 1, 2011.

January 1, 2011 Township Holiday Schedule 2011

Click here for a list of days the Genoa Charter Township offices will be closed.

August 24, 2010 Regarding SELCRA participation by Genoa Township

From the Township Manager, Michael Archinal:

It has recently been reported that Genoa Charter Township has withdrawn from the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority (SELCRA). This is not the case. Genoa is withholding a quarterly payment because SELCRA has made no efforts to consider enhancing programs or reducing costs through regional cooperation.

Genoa contributes $33,229.87 per year to SELCRA and $76,767.75 to the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority (HAPRA). In light of the difficult economic times and declining revenues Genoa has asked both Authorities to work together to coordinate or merge programs to provide the highest quality recreational opportunities at the lowest possible cost. HAPRA has been extremely cooperative and has been willing to discuss partial or complete merger. SELCRA has expressed opposition to this concept and has made no effort to facilitate coordination or combination of programs after many months and many requests.

Because of the SELCRA Board's unwillingness to cooperate and at the request of SELCRA to clarify our position the Genoa Township Board of Trustees, on May 17, 2010, passed a resolution.

Because SELCRA has made no effort to combine operations or share services Genoa has withheld payment. The Township Board has never stated that it would no longer be a contributing sponsor. The Township Board has simply asked that SELCRA take steps to ensure that the taxpayer dollars they receive from Genoa Township are being spent in as judicious and cost effective manner as possible.

Genoa Township remains committed to providing recreational opportunities for our residents. The Township Board's ongoing commitment to recreation is evidenced by two new soccer fields, a park pavilion, sledding hill and miles of walking trails. Once SELCRA makes an honest effort towards combining or coordinating programs, payment will be made.

At the August 23, 2010 Special Meeting, the Township Board approved the following:

• Genoa residents will be reimbursed for the difference between in-district and out-of-district fees related to SELCRA recreational programs
• Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of payment by township residents
• The reimbursement program will take effect immediately and will remain in effect until 12/31/2011 at which time the board will consider continuation of the program.
• An original receipt is required for reimbursement
• Receipts may be either mailed to Treasurer Robin Hunt or hand delivered to the Township Hall
• Checks will be approved at the regular meetings of the Board

If you wish to express your thoughts or comments please contact the following:

info@genoa.org
info@selcra.com

(30 kB) Printable SELCRA Reimbursement Form

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