BULLETIN BOARD

Covid 19 - Coronavirus Information

March 23: Michigan's total number of COVID-19 cases is 1,232, according to the state's Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for Health, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. The state's death toll has reached 15, Khaldun said in a press conference with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Monday morning. Allegan County has 1 reported case so far.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 23 to fight the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Effective at 12:01 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, for at least the next three weeks, individuals may only leave their home or place of residence under very limited circumstances. Valley Township office will be closed until at least April 13 or until the ban is lifted. The Planning Commission meeting on March 24 and the Board meeting on April 14 are cancelled.

If you have an immediate need, please contact the person directly.
Building and zoning: Brian MacCartny 269-207-0567 valleypermits@gmail.com
Elections, Clerk: Brandee Ellis 269-744-0692 brandee.ellis@yahoo.com
Supervisor: Ron Remington 269-650-1860 supervisor@valleytwp.org
Treasurer: Christi Foster 269-348-8251 christi.foster@live.com
Assessor: Krista Simmons 269-377-6145 jsimmons.assessor@yahoo.com
Planning Commission: Craig VanMelle 269-377-9937 craig@snellerrealestate.com
Sexton: Michael VanBragt 269-355-2708

Other numbers and emails can be found by selecting contacts to the right.

Michiganders have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, and all individuals should
continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the
virus:
• wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer;
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
• avoid handshakes;
• avoid contact with people who are sick; and
• stay home when you are sick.

Individuals and families at home:
1. Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, and
difficulty breathing.
2. If you have respiratory symptoms, STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK. Call your
health care provider’s office in advance of your visit.
3. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs, keyboards,
cell phones, and light switches.
4. Communicate and reinforce best practices for washing hands and covering coughs and
sneezes.
5. Be prepared if there is COVID-19 in your household or a disruption of daily activities in
your community. For example, maintain a supply of medications, food, and other
essentials in your house. Consider alternative shopping options such as curbside
pickups or online deliveries.
6. Access services as much as possible online or by phone.

Individuals at risk of severe illness:
These individuals include, but are not limited to, older adults and persons of any age with
underlying medical conditions, such as persons with a blood disorder (e.g., sickle cell
disease or a disorder being treated with blood thinners), an endocrine disorder (e.g.,
diabetes mellitus), or a metabolic disorder (such as inborn error of metabolism); those with
heart disease, lung disease (including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease),
chronic kidney disease, or chronic liver disease; those with a compromised immune system
(e.g., those who are receiving treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy, who have
received an organ or bone marrow transplant, who are taking high doses of
immunosuppressant, or who have HIV or AIDS); those who are currently pregnant or were
pregnant in the last two weeks; and those with neurological or neurologic and
neurodevelopment conditions.

How to Prevent the spread
Guidance for Schools, Businesses, and Non-Profits

2020 Voter Information:
Check registration, request Absentee ballot, find your polling place, candidate links
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

Primary Election is August 4, 2020
General Election is November 3, 2020
7:00 am to 8:00 pm

WASTE SERVICES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Update March 16 2020:
So far we have come up short of the 250 residents needed to start the 96 gallon cart recycling. We have reached out to Republic and asked how to handle this. They have given us more time to get the 250 needed recycling customers and, in the meantime, we can still use the yellow bag method of recycling. If you are unable to get bags from Republic, we have a supply here at the township. Please feel free to stop in and get a roll during business hours Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm.

PAYMENTS: ANY PREPAID AMOUNTS WILL BE PRO-RATED AND ANY BALANCE WILL BE BILLED OR CREDITED ON THE FIRST BILL

FEE SCHEDULE: WASTE 96-GALLON CART, $13.18 PER MONTH, WEEKLY PICKUP, BILLED QUARTERLY
RECYCLING 96-GALLON CART PICK-UP ONCE PER MONTH - $4.25 PER MONTH

WE WILL NEED AT LEAST 250 RESIDENCES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECYCLING BEFORE IT WILL BEGIN. ONCE THIS NUMBER HAS BEEN REACHED, REPUBLIC WILL START MAKING CALLS TO VERIFY AND SET UP DELIVERY OF THE RECYCLING CARTS..

RECYCLING FLYER

Please see the flyer indicating which materials are accepted, not accepted

New Driver's Licenses:

It’s time to get REAL
A message from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Echo Point Shooting Range Issues:

The township is working towards a solution to the increased noise issues generated by the remodeled shooting range. If you have any issues with the noise or any other issues with the shooting range, please call the DNR hotline and leave your complaint via voice or text: 800-292-7800.

Together, we can work towards a comprimise with the DNR to reduce the increased volume coming from the shooting range.