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DelHi Neighbor Newsletter

 

News, Events and Notices

 

Holt Farmers Market opens

At long last, Holt will have its own farmers market.  The Market opened July 12, 2008 in the old fire department building at 2150 Cedar St.  This location has room for approximately 16 indoor spaces as well as outdoor space for additional vendors.

"The Holt Farmers Market will be about quality of life with a strong emphasis on education," says Al McFadyen, executive director of the Delhi Township Downtown Development Authority.

"We really like the idea of local people being able to buy locally-grown produce.  We're hoping to attract local farmers-both big and small-to rent space." Al ads that there will also be some spaces rented to artisans.

Chuck Grinnell, owner of Holt Shoe Repair, has been named part-time manager of the market.  He's currently working on setting up contracts, rules and regulations and getting the location ready.  "Chuck brings great energy and enthusiasm to the project," says Al.  "He'll give Holt Farmers Market the jump start it need to get up and running." Chuck hopes the new market will act as a stepping stone for new businesses.

The Holt Farmers' Market is open Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Visit the Holt Farmers' Market website for all the details.


 

DDA "corner" projects

One of the DDA's missions is to ensure that Delhi Township remains an attractive  and vital place to live, work and do business.  Two "corner" projects slated for 2008 are part of that ongoing process.

The larger project will be at the corner of Holt and Aurelius Road near the Holt Plaza.  This project went out for bid in early 2008 and construction is now underway.  The project will feature two arches, sidewalks, a plaza area, plantings and a seating wall.  There will also be an LED sign that will be used for community messaging such as service club fundraising dinners and special events.

Another project in the works is revamping the southeast corner of Holt Road and Cedar Street near the Crystal Bar.  This area was improved years ago with plantings and trees, but the site has since become somewhat overgrown.  This will be an easier project since much of the hardscape is already in place.  Preliminary plans include a new entry feature with a masonry wall and "Holt" sign, and a sculpture.


 

Take a video tour of Delhi Township's Wastewater Treatment Plant

Learn how the wastewater process works and about the "first in the state" technology that is the center of the POTW upgrades.  The video was filmed at the annual POTW open house as part of Water Quality Awareness Week this May.


 

Online payments for taxes and sewer now available

You can now pay your sewer bill and taxes online with a credit or debit card.
* All card transactions will be charged a convenience fee.

The convenience fee for card transactions are as follows:

For sewer payments:

Amount

Fee

$.01 - $50.00

$2.00

$50.01 - $100.00

$2.95

$100.01 - $200.00

$4.95

$200.01 - $300.00

$6.95

$300.01 - $400.00

$8.95

For all other transactions:

 

2.95% or $2.00 minimum

To pay your sewer bill or taxes online with a credit or debit card, click here.


 

Credit Cards now accepted

Delhi Charter Township now accepts credit/debit cards for payments.  You can now pay for permits, Parks & Recreation registrations, cemetery lots and any payment at the Township offices via credit or debit card.  * All card transactions will be charged a convenience fee of 2.95% or $2.00 minimum.

Sewer and tax payments are also now available online!


 

Fire Dept. offering free CPR and AED classes

Saturday, August 23, 2008, members of the Delhi Township Fire Department will be providing free CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) lessons in conjunction with the Holt Hometown Festival. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holt Junior High School, 1784 Aurelius Road in Holt.  

A total of 43 AED units were recently received by the Delhi Township Fire Department as a result of a grant provided jointly by Delhi Township and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The AED units will be placed in public buildings throughout the community.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combined with bystander use of an AED more than doubled the chances of surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest compared with using CPR alone, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007.

Based on national statistics related to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, researchers estimated that bystander CPR plus use of an AED in the United States and Canada saves 522 lives a year, or more than one life per day.

Lessons will be provided free of charge in two sessions for up to twenty-five persons in each session.  To reserve a seat at this event, contact the fire department at 517-694-3327. 


 

Solicitors need transient sales license

Spring is here and summer is fast approaching!  But aside from the nice weather, picnics and vacations, it is also door to door sales season.

Those selling goods or services door to door or from motor vehicles must obtain a Transient Sales License from the Township Clerk's Office.  For the safety of Township residents, this enables the Township to know who is selling goods or services within our neighborhoods.  Charitable, religious, or school-related activities are exempt from obtaining a license.  If you are met by a solicitor in your neighborhood who can not provide proof of having a license, report them to the Sheriff's Department.


 

Music in the Garden

The Holt Community Arts Council proudly presents "Music in the Garden", a series of four FREE family-friendly concerts in Veterans Memorial Gardens.

Featuring:

Orquesta Ritmo
"Michigan's Premier Salsa Orchestra - 11 piece band!"
Thursday, June 19
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Those Delta Rhythm Kings
Award-winning jump blues/swing band
Thursday, July 17
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Three Men and a Tenor
Nationally recognized 4-man vocal group
(gates open at 5:30 p.m. for a community cookout fundraiser for the arts council)
Thursday, July 31
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Shout Sister Shout: Steppin' In It with Rachel Davis
Critically acclaimed four-man acoustic band, playing bluegrass, folk and blues, together with a phenomenal soul/jazz singer.
Sunday
, August 10
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

For more information about "Music in the Garden" and other great projects, visit the Holt Community Arts Council web site.


 

 

Boxboard now accepted for recycling

The Delhi Charter Township Recycle Center, located on Grovenburg Road, just south of McCue is now accepting boxboard for recycling.  Boxboard includes:

  • Cereal boxes and dry food boxes

  • Empty tissue boxes

  • Gift boxes

  • Shoe boxes

  • Office supply boxes

  • Toilet paper and Paper towel tubes

 Items that are NOT included in the boxboard category and should not be brought for recycling include:

  • Wax coated boxes

  • Foil coated boxes

  • Beverage carry cases (like 6/12/24 pack boxes)

  • Frozen food boxes

  • Ice cream cartons

  • Plastic or Cellophane inserts

The Delhi Charter Township Recycling Center is free and open to the public.  The hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 11:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm.


 

Summer construction

Holt Road Detour

The Summer 2008 construction season will be a busy one in Delhi Township.  Major street reconstruction projects funded by the Delhi Township Downtown Development Authority are scheduled for the Cedar Heights neighborhood (Aurelius and Willoughby) and the Holt-Depot Street - Delhi N.E. area.  The Holt-Depot project will also include substantial reconstruction of the sanitary sewers in the area.  This project will close Holt Road at Depot Street for an extended period of time.

Click here for updated information regarding the Holt-Depot project and Holt road detour.

Holt Road sewer construction - A guide to detours and road closures


 

You can be an election inspector

Play an integral part in our Democracy and become part of Delhi's election day team.  It's an important role and rewarding experience - you'll even make some extra spending money!

The upcoming August Primary and November General Election promise to be very busy and we will need more Election Inspectors.  Don't worry about being inexperienced, you will be working with other Inspectors who have worked for many years.  You will also have at least 3 hours of training before you work.

Click here for an application to be an election inspector.


 

Re-inspection program continues

Spring is here and the Delhi Township residential re-inspection program continues.  The State Tax Commission recommends all properties be re-inspected every five years to update property information and assure more accurate and equitable assessments.  The current re-inspection program started in 2003.

Township Assessor Steve Hudson and property appraisers Jim Munson and Liz Tobias will be visiting several subdivisions and their surrounding areas.  These subdivisions include the Beaufort Estates, Lamoreaux, Loch Woode Estates, Moorwood Farms, Pine Tree Acres and Willoughby Woods subdivisions.  All will have Township identification.  The appraisers will be going from door to door.  An interior inspection takes approximately 10 minutes and then the outside is measured.  For those property owners not at home, an orange door tag with the Assessing telephone number will be left.  Those receiving a door tag are encouraged to call and schedule an inspection.  Property owners may call the Delhi Assessor’s office at (517) 694-1502 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.


 

How will the current housing market affect my property assessment?

There has been much talk and headlines lately about the foreclosures, bank sales and the residential housing market.  Much of this talk has dealt with National or State wide trends.  It is important to note that housing values will differ according to location.  Based on sales studies done by the County Equalization department and the Delhi Township Assessor's office, although slowing, Delhi’s housing market remains relatively stable. 

There are two sets of numbers the State requires all Assessors to maintain annually.  The first is the Assessed Value, which later becomes the State Equalized Value (SEV).  The Michigan Constitution requires all property to be assessed at not more than 50% of its fair market value.  This assessed value is reviewed annually and can increase or decrease by any amount depending upon sales occurring in the neighborhood.  Historically, sale prices were almost always higher than a property’s assessed value.  Foreclosure and bank sales which are typically below market are excluded unless a thorough sales verification has been done.

Within the last year sale prices have become more in line with assessments.  Based on the sales studies some residential assessments will experience a decrease for 2008.  Other neighborhoods will see a slight increase.  Unless there was some new construction, most neighborhoods will not see any change to their assessed value.  Property taxes however, are not based on the Assessed Value. 

The second set of required numbers we keep track of is the Taxable Value.  For most of its history, property taxes in Michigan were based on the SEV.  Since Proposal A was passed by Michigan voters in 1994, property taxes have been calculated using the taxable value.  The taxable value is capped by the rate of inflation or 5 percent, which ever is less.  The rate of inflation has averaged about 2.5% over the last 13 years.

The SEV in Delhi Township had been increasing by over 5 percent annually.  If you have owned your home for a number of years the gap between the assessed value and taxable value can be considerable, reflecting the savings in taxes.  In the township there is an average of 11% difference between the assessed and taxable value of residential properties. 

This means that if the assessed value on your property is reduced or remains the same, your taxable value could still increase by the State mandated rate of inflation.  For the 2008 assessments the rate of inflation is 2.3%.  The taxable value can not exceed the assessed value.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Assessing office at 694-1502.


 

Delhi Township now administering SESC permits

On April 5, 2008 Delhi Township was designated by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) as a Municipal Enforcing Agency (MEA) under Part 91 of Public Act 451 of 1994 and the Rules Promulgated.  As an MEA, the Township is now the agency that will review applications and provide permitting for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) purposes.  Prior to this date, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office was the designated SESC agency for Delhi Township property owners.

The Township’s administration of the SESC program is handled by the Department of Community Development, as authorized by Township Ordinance No. 116 (2008). A copy of the SESC Ordinance and other relevant program materials can be found on the Community Development Department SESC Permit Program page.


 

Notice of special use request

The Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission has received a request for a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a Processing Establishment which sells it’s product at retail from the site (Gourmet Coffee) within the C-2:  General Business zoning district on the property legally described as: 

Aurelius Cedar Site Condominium Unit 1, which includes the following street address:  2237 Aurelius Road

The Township, the Special Use Permit applicant, an owner of assessed real property or any occupant of a structure on real property located within 300 feet of the subject property may request that a formal public hearing be held before a discretionary decision is made on the special use request, by forwarding the request to the Delhi Charter Township Department of Community Development, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan 48842.   Said request must be received by the Township no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008 to be valid.   If no formal public hearing is requested, the Planning Commission will still receive and consider input from the public at the time that the Special Use Permit is considered, which is scheduled to occur on July 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. unless a request is made for a public hearing.

 A copy of the proposed Special Use Permit Application is available for public inspection at the Township Offices during regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Written comments will be considered and may be forwarded to the Delhi Charter Township Offices until 5:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission meeting.  Please call (517) 694-8281 for further information.


 

Notice of special use request

The Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission has received a request for a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of an Auto Repair business within the C-2:  General Business zoning district on the property legally described as: 

Aurelius Cedar Site Condominium Unit 1, which includes the following street address: 2237 Aurelius Road

 The Township, the Special Use Permit applicant, an owner of assessed real property or any occupant of a structure on real property located within 300 feet of the subject property may request that a formal public hearing be held before a discretionary decision is made on the special use request, by forwarding the request to the Delhi Charter Township Department of Community Development, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan 48842.   Said request must be received by the Township no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008 to be valid.   If no formal public hearing is requested, the Planning Commission will still receive and consider input from the public at the time that the Special Use Permit is considered, which is scheduled to occur on July 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. unless a request is made for a public hearing.

 A copy of the proposed Special Use Permit Application is available for public inspection at the Township Offices during regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Written comments will be considered and may be forwarded to the Delhi Charter Township Offices until 5:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission meeting.  Please call (517) 694-8281 for further information.

 

This page was updated July 21, 2008