BULLETIN BOARD

SPRING CLEAN-UP - May 30 - Face Mask/Covering is required

Our spring clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, May 30. Most household items are accepted, including large and small appliances, furniture, and other items not considered household garbage. No yard waste, paints, or chemicals will be accepted. They will take 1 tire if on the rim (to avoid mosquitos). Hours are 9 am - 5 pm at Hicks' yard 4726 118th Ave. (approx 1 mile west of the DNR office.) Please check in when you get there to be directed to the proper dumpster and be sure to wear a face mask/covering.

Township Office Policy on Covid19

If you've been in contact with someone who is positive, or if you have any symptoms, please conduct your township business by phone, fax, or email (as listed to the right). Thank you.

Covid 19 - Coronavirus Information

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 individuals may only leave their home or place of residence under very limited circumstances. Valley Township office will be closed until the ban is lifted. The Planning Commission meeting on April 28 is canceled.

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

Township Office Policy on Covid19

If you've been in contact with someone who is positive, or if you have any symptoms, please conduct your township business by phone, fax, or email (as listed to the right). Thank you.

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

RECYCLING AND WASTE SERVICES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Update April 30 2020:

Due to circumstances beyond our control, recycling with our yellow bags will not be available after June 30, 2020.

According to Republic Services, we are still around 100 residents short of hitting our minimum requirement of 250 homes to begin the process of having a separate cart for the recycling to be picked once per month.  If you are interested in signing up for this service, please call 1-616-662-6790 to sign up.  All other questions regarding trash service, please contact Republic at 1-877-698-7274.

NEW RATE SCHEDULE

PAYMENTS: 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

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.