Request to Temporarily Close Boat Launches Due to Flood Conditions

Please see attached request from Antrim County Administrator Jeremy Scott. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to the Antrim County Public Information Officer, Janet Koch at pio@antrimcountymi.gov or by phone at (231)533-6265 or (231)-350-2896.       Request for Closures

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BANKS TOWNSHIP:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Banks Township who is not already registered may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of Slate branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk- Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com,

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 20, 2026

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to Vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Banks Township Clerk's office, located at 6520 Center St, Ellsworth MI at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday 2pm-4pm, Tuesday 9am-3pm and Thursday 9am-3pm.
• Saturday, May 2nd from 8am-4pm.
• Election Day, Tuesday May 5th from 7am-8pm.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Jordan Valley EMS Authority, Ellsworth Community School and Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District will have the following millage proposals as presented and listed below:

JORDAN VALLEY EMS AUTHORITY MILLAGE PROPOSAL

Shall the Jordan Valley EMS Authority, Counties of Antrim and Charlevoix, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed .75 mill

ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance.

 CHARLEVOIX-EMMET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will increase the levy by the intermediate school district of millage for area career and technical education programs to a level previously approved by the electors. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes in Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, Michigan, for area career and technical education programs be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation)

Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Banks Township Clerk's office, 6520 Center St, Ellsworth MI 49729, telephone: 231-588-6126. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

Persons with disabilities or reading accommodations should contact the clerk's office.

Julie Chellis
Bank’s Township Clerk

5-Year Joint Recreation Plan Between Banks Township and the Village of Ellsworth

Banks Township and the Village of Ellsworth are working on a new 5-year Recreation plan and want to hear from the citizens of both municipalities!

Your input will help guide :

• Park improvements
• Trails and waterfront access
• Recreation programs
• Future funding opportunities

This is a great chance to share what you would love to see in our community and help shape the plans for the future. Please take a few minutes and click the link below for the survey.

5-Year Joint Recreation Plan Survey

Proposed General Fund Budget -2026-2027

Proposed Fire Fund Budget -2026-2027

Proposed Roads Fund Budget -2026-2027

Proposed Liquor Fund Budget -2026-2027

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Antrim County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions)
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a
preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Antrim County, Michigan (All
Jurisdictions). These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood
Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the
regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard
determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Antrim County, Michigan (All
Jurisdictions). These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures
that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to
qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before
these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an
opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided
for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of
the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at
https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp or call the FEMA Mapping and
Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).