Powell Township Meetings 2025

2025 meetings will follow the schedule/cycle as they did in 2024. Upcoming meeting notices, special meetings, cancellations, reschedules, and any remote attendance instructions are listed below. For a calendar view, click here. To see public comment guidelines, check the Rules of Public Comment Participation.

• The Ambulance Department meets the first Sunday of each month – 7:00 P.M. at Powell Township Fire Hall

• The Parks & Recreation Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month – 6:30 P.M. at Powell Township Hall

• The Powell Township Board meets the third Tuesday of each month – 7:00 P.M. at Powell Township Hall

• The Planning Commission meets the third Wednesday of every other month – 7:00 P.M. at Powell Township Hall

• The Fire Department meets the last Thursday of each month – 6:00 P.M. at Powell Township Fire Hall

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UPDATE – Ordinances, Resolutions, Policies, and Guidelines 

Fifteen (15) items were approved at February – April 2025 Board Meetings. They are also posted in full detail here. Additional poverty exemption updates, facts, procedures, and forms are available at the Tax & Assessing page here.

New items posted under “Lots and Land Use”: 

1. 2025 Accessibility Policy Pursuant to PA 660 of 2018 and Copying of Assessing Records
2. 2025 Audit Procedures for Granting or Removal of Real Property Exemptions Policy
3. 2025 Board Resolution to Adopt Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test for 2025
4. 2025 Income and Asset Test Guidelines for Property Tax Relief
5. 2025 Personal Property Annual Canvass Policy
6. 2025 Policy Regarding Public Inspection of Assessing Records
7. 2025 Property Exemption Policy and Procedures
8. 2025 Resolution to Allow Property Owners to Protest to Board of Review in Writing

New items posted under “Administrative”:

1. 2025 Earned Sick Time Act Policy
2. 2025 General Appropriations Act – Budget
3. 2025 Resolution for Powell Township Treasurer to Invest Funds
4. 2025 Resolution for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate
5. 2025 Resolution for Summer and Winter Tax Collection
6. 2025 Resolution to Establish Salary
7. 2025 Resolution to Approve Renewal of Operating Millage Proposal

NOTICE – SEASONAL LOAD AND SPEED RESTRICTIONS BEGIN 10 A.M., MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025

The Marquette County Road Commission will impose and enforce seasonal load and speed restrictions on all roads and streets under its jurisdiction beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025. Restrictions apply to all motorized vehicles and loads. Normal legal loads are permitted on all roads designated as “All Season.” This notice was dated February 27, 2025, from the Marquette County Road Commission, 1610 North Second Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849, Phone: (906) 486-4491, Fax: (906) 486-4493. Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling the Marquette County Road Commission at 486-4491 ext. 2. 

NOTICE – FOOD BANK OPEN APRIL 23, MAY 7, MAY 21, 5 – 7 P.M. AT BILL DIONNE (HALFWAY) FIRE HALL

Powell Township Food Bank Open EXTENDED DATES IN APRIL AND MAY

• With donated funds and volunteers, the Powell Township Emergency Management Department will open the Bill Dionne Fire Hall at Halfway Food Bank starting November 6. Continuing it through summer will be determined in May.
• The Food Bank will open 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on two Wednesdays per month. 
• Non-perishable food, paper goods, hygiene and cleaning supplies are available for anyone in need.   
• Call Emergency Manager Kim Bourgeois at 906-362-7275, or the township office at 906-345-9345, for more information.

The Food Bank is open the following EXTENDED DATES IN APRIL & MAY:

• Wednesday, April 23, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, May 21, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Food Bank Donations

• You can make a monetary donation to the township office, make checks out to Powell Township and “food bank donation” in the memo line. A great holiday idea.
• Food/supply donations can be dropped off at the Powell Township office during regular office hours (Mon & Thu 9-12) or dropped off directly to the food bank during operating hours.
• Questions?  Call Kim Bourgeois at 906-362-7275.

NOTICE – Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff – 6 DATES 

For the flyer with all details and waste descriptions, click here. This is a FREE service for Marquette County residents. Household hazardous waste collections are at the Marquette County Landfill from 3–7 p.m. on May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11, and October 2, OR by appointment. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call (906) 249-4125, email landfillmqt@gmail.com.906, or visit Recycle906.com. 

Fire Department Meeting

April 24, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. (last Thursday each month)

Powell Township Fire Hall, 103 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

Big Bay Stewardship Council (BBSC) Monthly Meeting

April 24, 2025, 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. (fourth Thursday each month)

Powell Township Hall, 101 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

To learn more about the BBSC, click here. 

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Ambulance Department Meeting 

May 4, 2025, 7:00 P.M. (first Sunday each month)

Powell Township Fire Hall, 103 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

Parks and Recreation Meeting

May 13, 2025, 6:30 P.M. (second Tuesday each month)

Powell Township Hall, 101 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

Parks and Recreation Committee members:

• Heidi Shatz – Chair
• Coty Sorby – Vice Chair
• Darlene Turner – Treasurer
• Kelli Santilli – Secretary
• Kelly Cain – Member
• Linda Ludwig – Member
• Sven Gonstead – Member

NOTICE – Powell Township Committee of the Whole Meeting – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

May 15, 2025, 7:00 P.M. 

Powell Township Hall, 101 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

This meeting is open to the public. Board members and Trustees will also be present. The meeting purpose is to discuss items on the below agenda. No decisions requiring Board voting will be made. A committee of the whole is a meeting where multiple committees meet together, sometimes including the entire board. This type of meeting allows for more interaction between committees and board members. Committee of the Whole Meetings usually occur on the second Thursday of each month to discuss the upcoming Board Meeting’s Agenda.

AGENDA:

1. Discuss the May 20, 2025, Powell Township Board Meeting Agenda and items

SCHEDULED – Dam Inspection and Q&A Following – 20 May 2025

The dam between Lake Independence and the Iron River is scheduled for inspection on May 20, 2025. The inspector will stay for the 7:00 P.M. Monthly Board Meeting following the inspection to answer questions from the public. 

Powell Township Board Meeting

May 20, 2025, 7:00 P.M. (third Tuesday each month)

Powell Township Hall, 101 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

The following documents are available here for the public the day of the meeting. Hardcopies are available at the Hall the day of the meeting:

• Agenda (with available Agenda item attachments)
• Previous Meeting’s Draft Minutes (for review and approval)
• Bills to be Paid
• Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Budget Amendments

To attend remotely, two options are available:

1. Join Zoom Meeting (to use computer audio and video):
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting

May 21, 2025, 7:00 P.M (third Wednesday, every other month)

Powell Township Hall, 101 Bensinger St., Big Bay, Michigan, 49808

NOTICE – Eagle Mine Community Forum – 3 June 2025

The Eagle Mine will host an Eagle Mine Community Forum on June 3, 2025, at Powell Township Hall. Mine information is available at the Eagle Mine website.

• 5:30 – 7:00 P.M.
• DINNER PROVIDED
• Contact: Meagen Morrison, Social Performance Supervisor
• Mobile: (906) 204-0587
• Email: Meagen.morrison@lundinmining.com

NOW AVAILABLE IN POWELL TOWNSHIP:

HOME DELIVERED MEALS or “MEALS ON WHEELS”

A hot meal is delivered to seniors who are homebound and are unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Suggested donation: $3.50 per meal

In addition to providing healthy and well-balanced meals, the meal deliverers also provide an important service by checking on the homebound seniors when they deliver the meals.

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS?

– Eligibility requirements for Home Delivered Meals include:

– You or your spouse must be 60 years of age of older.

– You must be homebound and cannot leave your home without assistance.

-You are unable to prepare meals and you have no one nearby to prepare your meals.

Call 228-6522 ext 302 for more information or to see if you or someone you care about qualifies.

WHAT DO THESE PROGRAMS COST?

The suggested per meal donation is $3.50 for each Congregate or Home Delivered Meal, but no one is ever denied service due to their inability to donate. Family members are also encouraged to donate on behalf of their loved ones. Since federal and state funding does not cover the full cost to operate the Senior Meal Programs, the generosity of program participants and their families is crucial. Without these donations CAAM would not be able to serve every senior in need of Congregate or Home Delivered Meals.

Community Action Alger-Marquette Senior Meals Programs serve close to 100,000 meals a year to seniors in Alger and Marquette Counties, helping those seniors live longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways to continue providing these important meals. If you wish to learn more call our office for more information.

For local info call:

Kim Bourgeois, Powell Township Emergency Manager, 906-362-7275

Gene Champagne, Meals on Wheels Driver, 906-250-2140