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Sewer Backup & Overflow Kent County Utility Services
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Road construction update:
No street paving projects have been scheduled for 2010, but the Kent County Road Commission is making some improvements to the gravel surface on Eva Drive. KCRC is also starting the engineering work for Parmeter Avenue. Current plans are to begin paving in 2011 and finish in 2012.
Sewer Update:
Preparations are being made for upgrades to be done in the near future to the sewer lift stations at Grass Lake (shared with Cannon Township), and Rogue River (shared with Cannon and Plainfield Townships). The Kent County DPW is in the process of searching for sources of excess water flowing into the sewer system. Eliminating inflow from storm water drains and sump pumps will reduce the number of gallons from Courtland Township that enter the treatment plant and thus reduce treatment costs. The DPW is identifying the places where storm water is entering the system and contacting homeowners to remove any illegal sump pumps and storm drains from their property that discharge into the sanitary sewer lines.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES
ON SALE: 911 emergency address signs. For a limited time the Fire Department is selling the green and white reflective address signs for only $8.00 each. Call 866-0622 to order.
FALL CLEAN-UP
September 16, 17 & 18
This year’s Fall Clean-Up for Courtland Township residents will take place on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Friday, Sept. 17 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Dumpsters will be located behind Courtland Fire Station #1, 7480 14 Mile Road. (Enter off Berrigan Ave.)
No liquids (paint, oil, etc.), brush, concrete, shovel offs or loose trash allowed. Latex paints must be hardened by adding kitty litter, sand or sawdust to the paint. Fencing must be flattened and folded; barrels must have one end open or full of holes; propane and fuel oil tanks must be cut in half. All tires must be cut into four pieces. $15.00 charge for appliances with freon, $3.00 without freon, $1.00 for car and truck batteries. No free pick up of junk cars or other items. No commercial dumping. Clean up will be supervised by J&S Services and they will have the authority to reject any questionable items. Proof of residency required.
Questions may be directed to Courtland Township @ 866-0622 during regular office hours.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Kent County accepts household hazardous waste at the North Kent Transfer Station, 2908 10 Mile Rd., Rockford. Types of items accepted include weed killer, fertilizer, charcoal lighter fluid, rodent and bug poison, oil-based paint and stain, paint thinner, antifreeze, motor oil, household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and fire extinguishers. Make a list of the items you want to dispose of and call (616) 336-2570 for an appointment.
RECYCLING
Free recycling of glass and metal food containers, newspapers, magazines, paperboard, computer paper, junk mail, corrugated cardboard, plastic containers stamped 1-7, and plastic grocery bags stamped 2 or 4 only is also available at the North Kent Transfer Station, Monday thru Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Remember: If it’s not clean, it’s not recyclable!
M-57 Greater Greenville Area Transportation Survey
The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of the transportation issues and needs of residents and businesses in the Greater Greenville Area. The study area includes the following communities: Montcalm County’s City of Greenville and the townships of Montcalm, Fairplain, and Eureka Township; Ionia County’s City of Belding and Otisco Township; and Kent County’s townships of Algoma, Courtland, and Oakfield.
Click here to print off the survey and mail to Jim McIntyre at the Township Hall (7450 14 Mile Rd., Rockford MI 49341)
TOWNSHIP PARK
Phase I of the township park is nearly complete. The walking path and children’s play structure are finished, but the picnic shelter and ball field are not yet ready to use. More landscape work is also needed. Stop by and take a look around!
CEDAR SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION
The Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation Department
is looking for ideas for new programs. Current offerings
include aerobics, volleyball, basketball, open weight room for
lifting, Tae Kwon Do, First Aid Certification, among others.
Our newest is an etiquette class. For more information,
schedules, registration forms, and more go to our website
www.csaparksandrec.com or call 696-0288. In March
registration for our spring programs begins and our summer
registration begins in May. www.csaparksandrec.com
National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Michigan
rivers and tributaries stretch across hundreds of square miles in
Michigan, including highlands and lowlands. The rivers carry rain
and snowmelt runoff, or stormwater runoff, into inland lakes and
the Great Lakes. The quantity of stormwater entering our rivers,
lakes, and streams along with the pollutants it carries can degrade
aquatic habitat and water quality. We can all take simple steps
to reduce stormwater pollution. After all, the cheapest way to stop
pollution is at the source. Click here
for more information...
CEMETERY NOTES
It has come to our attention that there are a number of cemetery lots marked “hold” in our records that have not been paid for. If you believe that you have placed a hold on one or more lots please contact the township offices as soon as possible to make arrangements to either purchase the lots or release them. The lot price is $150 for township residents and $250 for non-residents. We will hold lots for no longer than 60 days. Also, the township will buy back unwanted lots at the original purchase price. Proof of lot ownership (burial grant certificate) is required.
OFFICE
HOURS:
MON. & FRI. FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
TUES.,
WED., & THURS. 9:00 A.M. TO NOON AND 1:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
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