The Township Board consists of the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and two Trustee's. Township Board Meetings are open to the public and are on the second Tuesday of each month at the Township hall - located at 2401 Delta Rd. Bay City, MI 48706.
***Our Township Board Members all hold different office hours. Walk-ins are always welcomed within these hours, or appointments can be made in advance. Please see each individuals section for their hours.***
The Township Supervisor is the Township Board Chairman and Personnel Director. The position is combined into the Township spokesman, public representative, and legal agent.
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The Clerk keeps a complete written record of all contracts, legal papers, correspondence, and records pertaining to the Township. The Clerk also registers qualified voters, maintains registration records, and is in charge of all elections. If you haven't registered to vote in our Township, you may come to the office to do so. If you qualify, you can vote by absentee ballot.
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By statue, the Treasurer is required to receive and take charge of all funds belonging to the Township or which are required by law to be paid into the Township Treasury. The Treasurer is the Township's agent for collection of taxes. Our front office staff are also able to collect your tax bills as well.
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The Township Trustees are responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the Township, general assistance, and road/bridge funds. Jim is also a member of the Planning Commission and the Noxious Weeds & Vegetation Commissioner for the Township.
Trustees do not hold office hours, if you would like to contact them please call the office directly: (989) 686-5300
The Township Trustees are responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the Township, general assistance, and road/bridge funds. Samuel also serves as a liaison for the Frankenlust Township Fire Department.
Trustees do not hold office hours, if you would like to contact them please call the office directly: (989) 686-5300
Our Assessor is available in office on Thursdays from 9 AM until 1 PM. Walk-ins are always welcomed withing these hours, OR appointments can be made in advance. Please call the office at (989) 686-5300 to get in contact with the Assessor, or you may email her at assessor@frankenlust.com
Each year, the Assessor prepares an Assessment Roll listing all taxable real and personal property in the Township, along with assessed and taxable values as of December 31. Property taxes are based on property value and the applicable millage rate, set by Government units and voter-approved millages. Taxes fund Government programs, public services, and improvements such as road projects.
The Principle Residence Exemption allows you to be exempt from the 18 mill School Operating tax on your Summer Tax Bill. If you own and occupy the home as your main residence, you should qualify.
Guideline Resolution For Poverty Exemption (pdf)
DownloadUnderstanding Assessed & Taxable Values (pdf)
DownloadPoverty Exemption and Asset Test Resolution (pdf)
DownloadPoverty Exemption Application (pdf)
DownloadAffirmation of Ownership Poverty Exemption (pdf)
DownloadPoverty Exemption Affidavit (pdf)
Download2024 Residential ECF (xlsx)
Download2024 Industrial Land Value (xlsx)
Download2024 Industrial ECF (xlsx)
Download2024 Commerical Land Value (xlsx)
Download2024 Commercial ECF (xlsx)
Download2024 Ag Land Value (xlsx)
Download2024 Residential Condo Land Value (xlsx)
Download2024 Residential Land Value (xlsx)
Download2024 Ag ECF (xlsx)
DownloadOur Planning Commission consists of 7 members:
Where people live, play, how they travel, and the quality of these experiences depend upon something few people ever think about - land use planning. Township Planning Commission has the civic responsibility of helping residents, businesses, and property owners articulate and achieve a vision of how they want their community to look and function.
Have you considered building a new home, putting up a fence, putting in a pool, adding a shed, etc.? Our zoning administrator handles all outdoor projects to make sure that they are up to code and comply with Township Ordinances.
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To ensure the quality development in our Township, the Building Official is responsible for approving any and all building permits. A building permit is required when any type of structural work is done on your home and on adding any structures that are 200+ Sq. Ft.
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An electrical permit is required when any electrical work is done other than replacing light fixtures and receptacles.
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A mechanical permit is required when replacing a furnace, bath & kitchen fans, dryer vents, factory-built chimneys, adding air conditioning, installing gas or wood burning stoves, etc. A plumbing permit is required when adding plumbing, installing underground plumbing, changing placement of fixtures, replacing water heaters, etc.
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All permit applications are located on our website under the 'Permits & Forms' tab. Please re-direct there to print these off to fill out.
If a contractor has not registered with Frankenlust Township Previously, please submit a completed registration form with your permit application. You will need to submit a copy of the contractors drivers license & contractors/master license as well. There is no fee to register. Please visit the 'Permits & Forms' tab on our website for a printable copy of this registration.
Jim Begick is the Townships noxious weeds commissioner. He observes properties in our Township and enforces the Frankenlust Township Weed Ordinance. The State of Michigan has signed into law that Townships are to oversee the properties that may have any noxious weed issues & require them to cut those weeds or have the Township cut them with the charges billed to the owner.
All non-exempt property must be assessed at 50% of true cash value and uniformly assessed with other property in the classification. The purpose of the Board of Review is to ascertain that this has been accomplished (MCLs 211.28-211.33). The taxpayer may appeal his or her assessed value and/or taxable value.
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The construction board of appeals is a board that is appointed by the Township board of trustees and consists of 3 members. This board hears appeals from the enforcing agency of the building code and renders a written decision no later than 30 days after the appeal is taken.
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