NOTICE OF ORDINANCE   - PROPOSED CEMETERY ORDINANCE 250519A

  TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GENOA:

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 250519A, entitled "Cemetery Ordinance" which has as its purpose to establish regulations relating to the operation, control, and management of cemeteries owned by the Charter Township of Genoa and to establish penalties for the violation thereof was introduced before the Township Board on the 5th day of May, 2025.  Consideration of the Ordinance for adoption by the Township Board will occur at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day of May, 2025.

A true copy of the proposed Ordinance is attached below. It may also be viewed and inspected at the office of the Township Clerk located at 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township in writing or by calling at (810) 227-5225.

Posting Date: 05/07/2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Proposed Cemetery Ordinance 250519A

This is a true copy of the proposed Cemetery Ordinance No. 250519A which will be considered by the Township Board on Monday, May 19th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Township Hall.

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!

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

Saturday June 7

Residents may bring their yard waste to the Township Hall Parking lot. 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.

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.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY RECYCLING EVENTS:

LATEX PAINT RECYCLING

Latex Paint Recycling Event will be June 25 from 4-8 PM.
No containers larger than 5 gallons.
Registration is Required
Latex Paint Recycling Link is open on the website
Direct Link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054AAAA92FA6FB6-56656235-june

Fees this year will be:
5 Gallon Containers - $5
1 Gallon Containers - $2
Smaller than 1 gallon no charge

DO NOT MIX PAINTS – they are sent for recycling

** Please Note** If our event has been filled or is closed – the same company is used at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Recycle Livingston so you can recycle paint all year (below)

Additional Resources for Latex Paint Recycling – Call first for hours
Recycle Livingston  517-548-4439 170 Catrell St., Howell, MI 48843
Habitat for Humanity ReStore  810-220-9986
7198 Grand River Ave., Brighton, MI 48114

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Events (HHW)

Saturday July 13, 2025 - Signups begin 4 weeks prior to the event
Saturday September 13, 2025 - Signups begin 4 weeks prior to the event

Location of each event will be sent with confirmations. 

If you don’t get a confirmation within 48 hours please email us at solidwaste@livgov.com including name address and email used for the sign up.

IN THE EVENT THAT A SIGN UP IS FULL - Try again every few days as people sign up and cancel regularly and spots will be added weekly.  Generally, the last week before the event there are also a good amount of cancellations.

These events provide a free and convenient opportunity for residents to safely eliminate unwanted hazardous materials from their home, workshop and garage. 

Click on the following link for Accepted Items: HHW Acceptable Items List.  Acceptable Materials List will also be emailed with the online confirmation. 

 Items can only be dropped off on event days and only with a REQUIRED APPOINTMENT. 

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 wan 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

DATES: Police-June 19, 20, 23, 2025. Fire-June 24, 25, 26, 2025.
TIME: 8-3pm
CAMP LOCATIONS: Brighton City Police - 440 S. 3rd Street / Fire Station 34 - 2755 Dorr Road

Brighton Area Fire Authority and Brighton City Police Dept. are offering a wonderful summer 6 DAY CAMP opportunity to the youth (ages 14-18) of Livingston County. Campers can learn and experience what it takes to be a firefighter and/or police  officer. Camp activities will promote your development in leadership, teamwork and hopefully inspire you to become a Livingston County Firefighter and/or Police Officer.

For more information and registration, visit https://brightonareafire.com/2025/04/04/2023-brighton-first-responder-summer-youth-camp-2-2/

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.

Friday February 28, 2025 was the last day to pay 2024 Summer and Winter Property Taxes.

2024 Property Taxes became delinquent as of March 1, 2025. All payments must be made to the Livingston County Treasurer's Office.

Tax payments cannot be accepted at the Township or the County between March 1st and March 15th.

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

Thank you!

Join us in a special update of the 2023 Master Plan, intended to confirm the direction of long-term policies with potential refinements as appropriate.

On February 3, 2025, the Township Board approved the start of the update process. This timeline is roughly 10-12 months and meeting dates, along with opportunities for community participation, will be posted here soon!

The process will begin with updating data and meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss goals/objectives and understand conditions in the study area.

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

The Livingston Twilight Rotary has generously donated a Free Little Library for the use of patrons at the Genoa Township Playground. The Free Little Library is installed at the kiosk in the new Survivor Park and will be maintained by the Livingston Twilight Rotary.

New Little Free Library at the Township Survivor Playground

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

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.

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