Township News Bulletins

May 19, 2025

Genoa Township meetings are now live

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!

May 19, 2025

Township Holiday Hours

The Township Offices will be closed on Monday May 26th for the Memorial Day Holiday.

May 19, 2025

Holiday Refuse Collection

Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day

Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday. Regular collection will be one day behind with Friday's collection being completed on Saturday.

May 16, 2025

New MyGenoa App available for residents

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

May 7, 2025

Notice of Proposed Cemetery Ordinance

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

April 23, 2025

Notice of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Article 7, 14 and 18 related to Drive-Throughs

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT

MAY 5th, 2025

 

ORDINANCE #Z-25-05 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 7.02 SCHEDULE OF COMMERCIAL USES, SECTION 7.02.02 PERMITTED AND SPECIAL LAND USES, SECTION 14.06 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE DESIGN STANDANDS AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND 18.07.09 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY.

Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, (the Zoning Enabling Act) and Michigan Public Act 359 of 1947, (the Charter Township Act), notice is hereby given that the Genoa Charter Township Board of Trustees has introduced and will be considering an ordinance addressing amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 7.02 Schedule of Commercial Uses and Section 7.02.02 Permitted and Special Land Uses within Article 7 entitled Commercial and Service District”, Section 14.06 Off-Street Parking Space Design Standards and Setback Requirements within Article 14 entitled “Parking and Loading-Unloading Standards and Article 18.07.09 Traffic Impact Study within Article 18 entitled “Site Plan Review” as related to Drive-Through Restaurants. Consideration of said amendment is scheduled for the Board meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is planned to be held at the Township Hall located at 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116.  The complete text of the proposed ordinance is available on the website or at the Township Office during regular business hours.    

 

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. 

 

ORDINANCE #Z-25-05

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 7.02 SCHEDULE OF COMMERCIAL USES AND SECTION 7.02.02 PERMITTED AND SPECIAL LAND USES WITHIN ARTICLE 7 ENTITLED “COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE DISTRICT”. SECTION 14.06 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE DESIGN STANDANDS AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS WITHIN ARTICLE 14 ENTITLED “PARKING AND LOADING-UNLOADING STANDARDS AND ARTICLE 18.07.09 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY WITHIN ARTICLE 18 ENTITLED “SITE PLAN REVIEW”

 

THE TOWNSHIP OF GENOA ORDAINS:

SECTION 1:   SHORT TITLE:   This Ordinance shall be known as the “2025 Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 7 entitled Commercial and Service Districts”, Article 14 entitled “Parking and Loading-Unloading Standards”, and Article 18 entitled “Site Plan Review”.

 

SECTION 2:  SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE:  Pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (P.A. 110 of 2006), notice is hereby given that an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance regulating the development and use of land in Genoa Charter Township has been adopted by the Township Board on _______, 2025.  The Board conducted the second reading and approved Ordinance #Z-25-05 to adopt the ordinance and amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Genoa by amending Article 7 Commercial and Service Districts, Article 14 Parking and Loading-Unloading Standards and Article 18 Site Plan Review.  The following provides a summary of the regulatory effect of the ordinance. 

 

Table 7.02 Schedule of Commercial Uses

7.02.02(i)

Drive-through restaurants

7.02.02 Use Conditions:  Uses noted above shall only be allowed where the following requirements are complied with:

(j)         Restaurants or coffee shops with drive-in or drive-through facilities shall comply with the following requirements:

(1)        Principal and accessory buildings shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any adjacent public right of way line or property line.

(2)        The establishment of a new drive-through, excluding a drive-in restaurant, shall require the lot be separated a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from any other lot containing a drive-through restaurant.  The Planning Commission may waive this requirement for uses with vehicular access to an internal service drive (and not directly to/from the main roadway), where access to the main roadway is via a shared driveway or signalized intersection, or where the use is expected to generate 50 directional or fewer trips during the a.m. or p.m. peak hour.

(3)        Only one (1) access shall be provided onto any street.

(4)        Such restaurants uses constructed adjacent to other commercial developments shall have a direct vehicular access connection (cross-site access) where possible.

(5)        Where the property abuts a residential land use or zoning district, the site plan shall comply with the applicable landscaping and lighting regulations of Article 12 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.  Additionally, the applicant shall provide a sound study demonstrating compliance with the Township Noise Ordinance (Ordinance #011203).  

(6)        Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through lane and parking lot shall be provided.

(7)        Each drive-through shall provide an escape lane to allow other vehicles to pass those waiting to be served.  The Planning Commission may waive the requirement for an escape lane where it can be demonstrated that such a waiver will not result in an adverse effect on public safety or the convenience of patrons of the facility.

(8)        The drive-through lane and window shall be located on the side or rear elevation of the building to minimize visibility from the public or private roadway.  The Planning Commission may allow a drive-through lane and window in a front yard of a corner lot, provided it is located in the front yard of the secondary street and the greenbelt requirements of Section 12.02.01 of the Township Zoning Ordinance are met.  The Commission may also require additional landscaping/screening of the drive-through lane and window, if deemed necessary.

 

Sec. 14.06 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE DESIGN STANDARDS AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

14.06.05           Stacking Spaces. Businesses that provide drive-through facilities are required to provide spaces for vehicles waiting in line. The Planning Commission shall have the discretion to increase or decrease the number of stacking spaces required by Section 14.04 above.  Use of such discretion shall be based on data contained in the traffic study or data provided by an applicant or collected by Township staff. Required stacking spaces shall be a minimum nine ten (910) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in length with direct forward access to a service window of a drive-through facility. A stacking space shall be located to prevent any vehicles from extending onto the public right-of-way, or interfering with any pedestrian circulation, traffic maneuvering, or other parking space areas. Stacking spaces for drive-through or drive-in uses may not be counted as required parking spaces.

 

18.07.09 Traffic Impact Study.

(c)        The contents of the traffic impact study shall include:

(7)        Forecasted trip generation of the proposed use for the a.m. (if applicable) and p.m. peak hour and average day. The forecasts shall be based on the data and procedures outlined in the most recent edition of Trip Generation published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The applicant may use other commonly accepted sources of data or supplement the standard data with data from at least three (3) similar projects in Michigan, including actual trip generation data (a.m. and p.m. peak hour and average day, in the form of actual hourly directional driveway counts, hourly transaction data, or other method deemed acceptable by the Township) for local or national chains and franchises. The Township may require inclusion of actual data for local or national chains and franchises in the study.

 

SECTION 3:   REPEALOR:  All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

SECTION 4:   SEVERABILITY:  Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or word of this Ordinance be held invalid for any reason, such decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance.

SECTION 5:   SAVINGS:  This amendatory ordinance shall not affect violations of the Zoning Ordinance or any other ordinance existing prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and such violation shall be governed and shall continue to be separate punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of such ordnance at the time the violation was committed. 

SECTION 6:   EFFECTIVE DATE:  These ordinance amendments were adopted by the Genoa Charter Township Board of Trustees at the regular meeting held ________, 2025 and ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law.  This ordinance shall be effective seven days after publication. 

 

April 22, 2025

Spring Yard Waste Collection

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.

April 21, 2025

Livingston County Veteran Services

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.

April 21, 2025

Livingston County Recycling Events

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. 

April 8, 2025

First Responder Youth Camp for Ages 14-18 - June 2025

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/

March 31, 2025

Approved Final Budget 2025/2026 Fiscal Year

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. 

 

March 12, 2025

2025 Tax Information

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!

March 3, 2025

Genoa Township Master Plan Update 2025

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

January 30, 2025

New Free Little Library at the Survivor Park Playground

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.

January 2, 2025

Radon Test Kits available to residents - courtesy of the Livingston County Health Department

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.

November 13, 2024

StoryWalk opens at the Genoa Township Park - November 18

Join us as we celebrate the opening of a new StoryWalk installation at Genoa Township Park in Brighton. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Genoa Township Park is located 2911 Dorr Rd, Brighton, MI 48116.

Stop by to read the story and get a FREE book and snack, while supplies last.

This StoryWalk will feature the story "One Dog Canoe" by Mary Casanova.

StoryWalk® is a literacy-boosting project that places an illustrated children’s book along a walking route and encourages physical activity. The StoryWalk is an interactive reading trail that combines children's literacy and family fun time together in nature. Along the Park walking trail, stations will be installed which will display pages from a book

The StoryWalk project came about after the Livingston Great Start Collaborative was awarded a literacy grant to improve access to literary materials for children up to 5 years old. The Township is thankful for the generous support from local Cup Scout Pack 347 and exercise group “F3” (www.f3nation.com) to help install the signs. F3 currently hosts free early morning men’s workouts at the Township Hall and is helping install the signs as a way to give back to the community.

August 30, 2024

Challis Road and Bauer Road - New Roundabout - OPENED AUGUST 30

The Livingston County Road Commission has opened the new roundabout at Challis and Bauer roads.

The Township contributed $500,000 towards this project which will alleviate congestion and improve public safety by eliminating the steep hill on Bauer Road north of Challis Road. 

Please click on this link to view the vicinity plan from the Road Commission showing how the new road is designed. Please contact Garrett Olson, Construction Engineer, at the Livingston County Road Commission with any questions at 517-546-4250.

Please click this link to see an aerial view of the new roundabout.

August 6, 2024

Notice of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Article 7 Commercial and Service Districts

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT

AUGUST 19, 2024

 

ORDINANCE #Z-24-01

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 7 ENTITLED COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE DISTRICTS

           

Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, (the Zoning Enabling Act) and Michigan Public Act 359 of 1947, (the Charter Township Act), notice is hereby given that the Genoa Charter Township Board of Trustees has conducted the first reading and will be performing the second reading and considering an ordinance addressing an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 7.02 Permitted and Special Land Uses within Article 7 Commercial and Service Districts. The amendment is to allow laundromats as a special land use in the Office Service District. Consideration of said amendment is scheduled for the Board meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Township Hall located at 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116. 

 

The complete text of the proposed ordinance is available on the website or at the Township Office during regular business hours. 

 

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. 

 

Press/Argus Publication: 8-11-24

 

 

 

August 5, 2024

Oak Wilt Resolution

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

June 3, 2024

Brighton Area Fire seeking Paid On-Call Firefighters

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.

March 5, 2024

Approved Final Budget 2024/2025 Fiscal year

The Township Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Township Budgets at their meeting on March 04, 2024.  The budget is for the next fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2025.   The approved budget is provided below.

Any comments or questions in regard to the budget can be directed to Township Supervisor, Bill Rogers at bill@genoa.org.

November 20, 2023

Sign Up for County's Free Property Fraud Alert Service

The Livingston County Register of Deeds Office is making it easier for residents to help protect their most valuable asset, their home. Through their free Property Fraud Alert service, residents can sign-up to be notified via phone or email if a document is recorded in Livingston County under their name. Consider it an early warning system for property owners to stay up-to-date about their property and take appropriate actions if they determine fraudulent activity has taken place. “Having the ability to be notified immediately should a fraudulent or predatory document be recorded against your property is invaluable. The faster something like this is discovered, the faster it can be reported to the authorities and resolved,” says Chief Deputy Register of Deeds Brandon Barefield. The Property Fraud Alert is a free service provided by the Register of Deeds Office that requires no up-front or monthly fees.

The best way to stay informed about your property and to protect against property fraud is being proactive. This service is a great tool for those with aging parents to ensure that their loved ones don’t fall victim to scams or fraud. Sign-up is easy and fast, but most importantly, offers a little extra peace of mind. You can sign up to three names per phone number or four names per email address, in case you’d like multiple people to receive alerts on the same property.

To sign-up, simply visit https://www.propertyfraudalert.com/, where you’ll select “Livingston, MI” from their front page. Next, you’ll follow the Continue prompt, accept the terms, and then enter either your personal information or business information to be monitored. Here is where you’ll select whether you want receive notifications via email or as a phone call. Simply select “Save” when your information is entered, and you’ve signed up for the alert and taken the first step to protecting your home!

The information provided by residents is kept safe and secure and won’t be used for any reason other than notifying you of recordings. If residents have questions, they can contact the Register of Deeds Office at (517) 546-0270 or via email at rod@livgov.com.

November 4, 2021

Genoa Township approves agreement for internet access for unserved/underserved residents

Genoa Township has made an agreement with MiSignal. 

MiSignal will be building out the infrastructure and service to deliver High-speed Internet (1 gigabit Fiber Optic) service for the unserved and underserved areas of Genoa Township.

The full press release can be found here.

April 27, 2021

Weekly Recycling Begins Monday May 3, 2021

Weekly recycling will begin for all Township residents starting the week of May 3.

Residents can place their recycling bins out every week on their normal trash/recycling day beginning that week. Residents can confirm their trash/recycling pickup days at the My Schedule search box located on the Township Refuse and Recyling page found here.

Please remember to break down cardboard boxes. Do not put anything on top of the cart or outside of the cart. For a list of items that can be recycled, please visit the Waste Wizard search box on the Township Refuse and Recycling page found here.

October 23, 2017

2017 Video Tour of Livingston County

Livingston County government is pleased to present the 2017 Video Tour of Livingston County that showcases the advantages of living, working and playing in our County Community!

The 2017 video tour includes comments by community leaders as well as a well-rounded visual depiction of our County, presented in nine (9) chapters:

• Welcome
• Education
• Parks and Recreation
• Healthcare – NEW
• Real Estate and Relocation
• Downtown, Business & Industry
• Quality of Life
• Economic Development – NEW
• Community Organizations - NEW

Select any chapter of this product to view the Livingston County video on that subject. You can also view the
videos of various local businesses that participated in this promotional program by clicking on their logo in the
frame surrounding each chapter of the Video Tour.

Please visit the Livingston County home page at: https://www.livgov.com/ to view the new Video Tour of Livingston County

November 22, 2016

Genoa Township Board adopts Principles of Governance

At the November 21, 2016 Township Board meeting, the Board approved the adoption of the following Principles of Governance:

To maintain the high standards and traditions of Michigan Townships, we embrace these principles of governance to guide our stewardship, deliberations, constituent services and commitment to safeguard our community’s health, safety and general welfare.

We pledge to: 

•       Insist on the highest standards of ethical conduct by all who act on behalf of this township; 

•       Bring credit, honor and dignity to our public offices through collegial board deliberations and through diligent,    appropriate responses to constituent concerns; 

•       Actively pursue education and knowledge, and to embrace best practices;

•       Treat all persons with dignity, respect and impartiality; without prejudice or discrimination;

•       Practice openness and transparency in our decisions and actions;

•        Cooperate in all reasonable ways with other government entities and to consider the impact our decisions may have outside our Township’s borders;

•       Communicate to the public Township issues, challenges and successes, and welcome the active involvement of stakeholders to further the Township’s well-being;

•       Strive for compliance with state and federal statutory requirements;

•       Recuse a board member from participating in any decision where there was personal financial gain either expected or implied;

•       Further the understanding of the obligations and responsibilities of American citizenship, democratic government and freedom.

These principles we pledge to our citizens, our state, and to our country.

December 17, 2015

New video showing Genoa Township Hall and facilities

Recently a high definition video was taken by drone over the Township Hall and surrounding area.

You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/w1JaFnu5KvU

Thanks and credit go to Brian Jonckheere, the Livingston County Drain commissioner.

July 21, 2015

Oak Wilt Information

Michigan has lost millions of trees due to Dutch Elm disease and the Emerald Ash Borer. Now our oak trees are in jeopardy. Red oak wilt is identified by the rapid wilting of an infected tree that is dead in two to six weeks. White oaks die slowly one branch at a time over the course of several years. Oak wilt is caused by the fungus that is spread by improper tree trimming and removal practices. It is spread in two ways - from tree to tree through connected roots and/or from spores being moved by insects.

To prevent the spread of oak wilt diseases please consider the following:

• Oak trees should not be pruned or trimmed between April 1 and October 15.
• Oak trees that are inadvertently injured or pruned between April 1 and October 15 should be promptly sealed with a tree pruning sealer or latex paint. The repair should take place within hours of the injury.
• Any developer, contractor and/or owner(s) of property preparing a site for construction during April 1st through October 15th should adhere to the above oak wilt prevention practices.
• Members of the white oak family diseased with oak wilt may be saved with tree injections of the fungicide Alamo by a registered company.
• Dead oak trees should be removed along with the stump and properly disposed of by chipping to less than 3 inches or removed to a disposal site for debarking, burning or burial.
• Oak wood retained as firewood should be sealed with a tarp.

January 21, 2015

Reflective Address signs now available for purchase at the Township Hall

Reflective address signs courtesy of the Brighton Area Fire Department are now available for purchase from the Township Hall. The signs are dark green with white numbers. The signs are double-sided with your address number and there are holes to allow for either horizontal or vertical mounting. Each sign is $15.00.

All proceeds from signs sold go to help fund the Brighton Area Fire Fighters Association, a non profit organization.

You may also order these reflective address signs through the Brighton Area Fire Department using the form below.

August 7, 2013

Information on Invasive Plants: Purple loosestrife and Russian olive.

Invasive plants are posing a real threat to Michigan's natural habitats. Purple loosestrife and Russian olive are two of the more aggressive plants that are crowding out native species. According to information from Michigan State University's Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/invasive-species/factsheets.cfm), "Early detection and eradication of these species is critical in preventing further damage to Michigan's natural areas."

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a beautiful plant with purple, pink or white flowers blooming in July through October. It will spread quickly in moist soil conditions, crowding out native plants such as cattails, which are needed for nesting and food sources. Some experts (http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/downloads/ais/fs-97-501_purple_loosestrife.pdf) blame purple loosestrife for declining waterfowl populations. While deer forage on new purple loosestrife shoots in the spring, other animals avoid it. Experts on the MSU site recommend hand pulling seedlings; and removing all flowers seed heads.

Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a thorny shrub or small tree that grows up to 30 feet high. The leaves are light green and covered with silvery hairs. It blooms in June and July with yellowish flowers, eventually bearing hard yellow-red olive-shaped fruits. Russian olive grows in such a way that it fills in open areas, crowding out native plants. Experts on the MSU site recommend hand pulling seedlings. They caution that "burning, mowing, cutting, and girding can stimulate resprouting in larger plants without herbicide treatment; treat cut stumps with an herbicide."

For more information about purple loosestrife, Russian olive and other invasive plants threatening the state's natural habitats, visit http://www.misin.msu.edu/.

August 2, 2009

Livingston County Pet Adoption

Livingston County Animal Control

Pets available for adoption at the County Animal control can be found here

Livingston County Humane Society

Pets available for adoption at the Humane Society can be found here

January 16, 2009

Ash Tree Information

Detroit Edison has released an important announcement regarding ash trees.