August 30, 2010 Holiday Refuse Collection reminder

For the Labor Day holiday - Monday, September 6, 2010 - There will be no collection on Monday. Collection will be one day behind so that Monday pick-up will occur on Tuesday and Tuesday pick-up will occur on Wednesday.

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It has recently been reported that Genoa Charter Township has withdrawn from the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority (SELCRA).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 12/31/2010 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

August 17, 2010 Genoa Charter Township Hall Green Energy System goes Online

The Genoa Charter Township's new Solar and Wind energy System went online Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.. Township Supervisor Gary McCririe "flipped the switch" and begin supplying the Township Hall with green energy. An online report tracking the solar energy portion generated by this system can be found here.

Residents wishing to learn more about the recent green energy structures (wind turbines and solar panels) installed at the Genoa Charter Township Hall can find information here.

August 16, 2010 Upcoming Election

General Election on November 2, 2010

Please visit the Township Elections page for information on registration forms or precinct locations or you may contact the Clerk's Department at (810) 227 5225.

October 4, 2010 is the last day to register to vote for this election.

(95 kB) Application for Absent Voter - General Election 2010

Township Elections Page

August 3, 2010 Livingston County Household Waste Collection

Household Waste Collection Dates

The Livingston County Solid Waste Program has announced the dates of the 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collections. There will be three collections on the following dates:

Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The collections are held in Howell and are by appointment only. This is a free service to all Livingston County residents. They accept household hazardous waste such as motor oil, herbicides, gasoline, compact fluorescent bulbs, mercury, etc. You can also visit their webpage at http://www.co.livingston.mi.us/SolidWaste/householdHazardousWaste.htm for accepted materials and additional information

Livingston County Solid Waste Department

August 3, 2010 Fall Yard Waste Pickup

Our Fall 2010 Yard Waste Collection program has been scheduled for the following dates at the Genoa Charter Township Hall from 9am to noon:

Saturday October 23, 2010
Saturday November 20, 2010

Residents may bring their yard waste to the Township Hall on these dates. Any plastic bags will be returned. Branches and similar materials must be in 3 foot long bundles.

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

March 8, 2010 Tax Payment Information

Monday, March 1, 2010 was the last day to pay 2009 Summer & Winter Property Taxes at the Township.

2009 Property Taxes became delinquent as of Tuesday, March 2, 2010. All payments must now be made to the Livingston County Treasurer's Office.

Tax payments cannot be accepted at the Township or the County between March 2nd and March 15th

Please contact the County Treasurer's Office at 517-546-7010 after March 15th for a current amount due.

Thank You!

Livingston County Treasurer's Office

February 4, 2010 Budget Information

The General Fund Budget for Genoa Charter Township for Fiscal Year 2010/11 is now available for review.

(52 kB) Genoa Township Budget

Final Draft of Fiscal Year Budget 2010-11

January 1, 2010 Township Holiday Schedule 2010

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

More news bulletins are available on our News Bulletins page.