Beaver Island Michigan

Over the years Planning commission members have been reluctant to answer questions on the Forum because information about Zoning is accessible on line at the Township website, in hardcopy at the Library, or people can talk to the Zoning Administrator during his office hours, or come to a regularly s...

Blacksmith Apprentice, the only time I did maple syrup I tapped jut two trees but did get plenty of sap to try my hand. I reduced it in my kitchen and filled the house with that wonderful aroma but steamed up the windows so much the water was running down to the sills. I recommend boiling outside es...

Dilapidated Buildings Blight: For Township think taxes and socialism, For Private think investment and profit.

It is my understanding that the Blight Ordinance is a Township Ordinance not a Zoning Ordinance which makes it a Township Board enforcement issue. And it would Have a good chance of needing Court appearances and accompanying lawyer fees to bring about that enforcement. And Oh yeah, these two blights...

The way I understand it today's special meeting was about whether or not the Township would open to qualified petitioners a slot on the May ballot alongside the question of unifying the two townships of Beaver Island, Peaine St. James, into one. If elected this candidate would serve on a transition ...

A little micro or mini house retirement community within walker distance to the library interests me, but if I move there I would have to change Townships, unless.... Oh! and Adam (AEW), I wouldn't dare to brag that I "snuck" anything into the Zoning Ordinance. The Cabin Courts dwelling sq...

Hi Nancy. Welcome to Beaver Island and welcome now to the Forum The Michigan Township Association report that you cite is thought provoking and should be read by all who are interested in the subject. In fact, there is a link posted to the study in an earlier thread and a printed copy at the library...

There are two things I don't buy yet. First, that what is being proposed will raise taxes in Peaine Township. I'm not going to accept anybody's word on that. I'll have to see it laid out. Second, if that's correct, then I don't buy that we have to do what the County says, suggests, tells, requires, ...

Some more ones, Joe

One Power cable to mainland

One Power plant (diesel backup)

One Master Plan (we createdly it jointly, approved separately, published jointly

(There's more I'm sure)

Then there are contras or a downside to unification; The pricetag of unification of government and its restructuring, foreseen and unforeseen, could take too long to recover and make it not worthwhile, the priorities of one township area could be neglected in favor of the other, completing the plann...

This is perhaps part of the reason I don't post on this forum very often but I am glad at least that you have acknowledged that I have spoken up even though it seems you might not have completely understood what I have said. I believe I have stated valid reasons that support unification and if you o...

Just like many others I rarely comment here on the Forum but this subject has been banging around for many year so, sure, why not. I personally feel about 60/40 in favor of unifying the Peaine Twp and St. James Township governments into one government and the reason is what I have called for many ye...

As Frank said you'll do just fine. Then there are those who might add, if you are going on a "three hour cruise" the only question would be, "do I bring Ginger or Marianne"?

I live and vote in Peaine twp so I did not see a St James twp ballot. So I would like to know if there were any incumbents from the last election on the St. James ballot.

Yes, a 4and1/2" Bushnell eguitorial, but I was hoping to set up next to the 12" and check that out. As I mentioned earlier I was at the Library to meet up with you to discuss location but I must have missed you. If you are here another night perhaps we can get together tomorrow and figure ...