Townships can begin holding in-person public meetings beginning March 5th, 2021
Under a revised Michigan Department of Health and Human Services pandemic order, townships can begin holding in-person public meetings beginning March 5th, 2021. Under the order, which loosens both residential and nonresidential gathering restrictions, Indoor meetings must be limited to NO MORE than 25 individuals. MASKS ARE REQUIRED at all times (unless eating or drinking), as well as social distancing. Outdoor nonresidential gatherings may have up to 300 people.
Powell Township will continue hosting meetings virtually, in addition to the in-person new guidelines.
Please follow the virtual instructions in the special posting for the meeting that you would like to listen and/or join.
posted 3/4/2021
El Waite Deputy Clerk
Volunteer Work Bee Saturday May 8, 9:00am
Parks and Recreation will be having a Volunteer Work Bee Saturday May 8th at Powell Peak Trail. Come out to the woods and volunteer with fellow community minded individuals at the Powell Township Recreation Area.
No experience necessary. Come for as long as you are able.
Additionally, the trail crew is looking for anyone with carpentry skills to help complete the Kiosk at the trailhead. Special thanks to Third Coast Builders for donating the structure.
Posted 05/03/2021
EWaite
May 11th, 2021 Parks and Recreation Meeting 6:30PM
The Powell Township Meeting is VIRTUAL ONLY and will be taking place over Zoom. Public is encouraged to join meeting this way or in person.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9058422884?pwd=ZzNsRlp6WXJWYzF5L29GT1NFM2dadz09
Meeting ID: 905 842 2884
Passcode: VmUrU6
+1 929 205 6099(New York)
+1 312 626 6799(Chicago)
All calls but the Board and/or committee will be muted until Public Comment is open. Remember to announce who is speaking before commenting to the board.
The Following Documents are here for the public to follow along with the meeting (will be available by meeting date):
Minutes 2021.04.13 Parks & Rec Minutes
Agenda (Available by meeting date, subject to changes)
Posted 03/16/2021
Samantha Morin
Powell Township Clerk
May 12th, 2021 Parks and Recreation 5 year Plan Review 6:30PM
The Powell Township Meeting will be taking place over Zoom and at the Township Hall. Public is encouraged to join meeting this way but it is open to the public at the Hall.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9058422884?pwd=ZzNsRlp6WXJWYzF5L29GT1NFM2dadz09
Meeting ID: 905 842 2884
Passcode: VmUrU6
+1 929 205 6099(New York)
+1 312 626 6799(Chicago)
All calls but the Board and/or committee will be muted until Public Comment is open. Remember to announce who is speaking before commenting to the board.
Find the current 5 year plan on at the bottom of https://powelltownship.org/parks-recreation/
Posted 04/18/2021
Samantha Morin
Powell Township Clerk
May 18th 2021 Township Meeting 7pm @ Township Hall
The Powell Township Meeting will be taking place over Free Conference Call and in person. Under a revised Michigan Department of Health and Human Services pandemic order, townships can begin holding in-person public meetings beginning March 5th, 2021. Under the order, which loosens both residential and nonresidential gathering restrictions, Indoor meetings must be limited to NO MORE than 25 individuals. MASKS ARE REQUIRED at all times (unless eating or drinking), as well as social distancing. Outdoor nonresidential gatherings may have up to 300 people.
Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5101
Access code: 558575#
International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/powelltownshipboard
Online meeting ID: powelltownshipboard
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/powelltownshipboard
All calls but the Board and/or committee will be muted until Public Comment is open. Remember to announce who is speaking before commenting to the board.
The Following Documents are here for the public to follow along with the meeting: (available by day of meeting)
2021.04.20 Board Meeting Draft [view] with Attachments [View] and Presentation (Q&A included) [view]
Bills to be Paid (available by day of meeting)
Agenda (available by day of meeting, subject to change)
posted 4/23/2021
Samantha Morin – Clerk
May 19th 2021 Planning Commission 6:30pm @ via Free Conference Call
The Powell Township Planning Commission Meeting will be taking over Free Conference Call and in person. See Township Hall Guidelines for in person meetings.
Dial-in number (US): (425) 436-6305
Access code: 1390580
Online meeting ID: powellplanningcommission
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/powellplanningcommission
All calls but the Board and/or committee will be muted until Public Comment is open. Remember to announce who is speaking before commenting to the committee.
The Following Documents are here for the public to follow along with the meeting:
04/21/2021 Draft PC Minutes with exhibits
Agenda (available by day of meeting, subject to change)
Posted 4/23/2021
Samantha Morin – Clerk
Redistricting Powell Township
Did you know Powell Township is currently in the 110th State House District, sharing Communities of Interest with Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, Gogebic, Baraga, and Iron Counties?
Please help us add Powell Township to the 109th State House District by signing the prepared form: Redistricting Letter
Signed forms can be emailed here
For further information on the Michigan’s Independent Redistricting Commission, visit their website
The reasons for this request are necessitated through Powell Township’s shared Communities of Interest with Marquette Township and the City of Marquette which is also in the 109th District. Public Hearing is set for Tuesday May 18th, 6:00pm at The Northern Center, Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Ave
posted 05/03/2021
EWaite
Amend Policy
On April 20th, 2021 Powell Township Board approved amending the Water Line Freeze Prevention Policy. “Let Run Status” section has credit or pricing adjustments. Policy available to view
The policy is also available at Powell Township Offices during regular hours or by email
05/03/2021
Samantha Morin
Powell Township Clerk
Powell Township Open Position
Powell Township Government has an open year-round part-time position, Trails and Parks Manager. The Manager will be in charge of overseeing maintenance of trails and facilities by coordinating volunteers and assisting with summer trail maintenance and winter grooming operations, ensuring maintenance of Parks and Recreation equipment and equipment use, and serve as needed to maintain a quality product in Powell Township. Complete Job Description available at the Powell Township Office or online at powelltownship.org. Part-time for this position is described as up to 16 hours a week and an hourly rate of $15 per hour. Resumes and applications (available online at powelltownship.org) may be mailed or delivered to the Township Supervisor by May 10th, 2021. Hire Date estimated to be May 18th, 2021 at the Township Board Meeting.
Employment-Job-Application
Job Description
04/26/2021 10:22am
Samantha Morin
Powell Township Clerk
Join the Email List to receive Township Government updates
Would you like to be a part of a new email list for township government updates? If so, Email Treasurer Santilli at treasurer@powelltownship.org with your most current email to make the request of being on the Township’s Information email list. In accordance with The Freedom of Information Act, citizens have access to most public records, therefore emails are not guaranteed privacy. Continue to visit our website: powelltownship.org for information. Email or call township offices #906-345-9345 if you have questions or concerns.
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