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GRANT TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ![]()
MONTH OF JULY 2026 ![]()
Jim Brink, Chief ![]()
1. Received an application for an Associate. ![]()
2. Fire Calls for the Month of July: 7 Fire Calls for the month. ![]()
a. 7/1-Down Power line; 133 Ash St ![]()
b. 7/2-Transformer on fire; 2063 Minnepata Tr ![]()
c. 7/20 - Compost pile on fire; Grant Twp. transfer station ![]()
d. 7/27- Pesonal Injury Accident; 1900 Saginaw St. ![]()
3. The losco Fire Fighters Association will be hosting the Country Western show again this year. It will be at the East Tawas Community Center on August 14th at 7PM. The feature act is Kathy Baille with Baille and the boys.. ![]()
4. On Saturday, August 22nd, Grant Township F.D. will be hosting a Drivers ![]()
Training Class from 9 am to 5 pm. The class is opened up to all fire departments in the County. ![]()
5. The Fire Fighters Association is putting on a, Closest to the Pin -Fundraiser ![]()
on August 22nd from 4pm - 8pm located at Bogey's Indoor Golf – 106 W. Westover St., East Tawas, MI 48730. ![]()
6. Remember to check the DNR Burn page. ![]()
Fire Chief Jim Brink ![]()
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losco County Fighters Association Fundraiser Event: ![]()
The purpose of this fundraiser is to organize a community event benefiting the losco County Firefighters. All of the proceeds from this event will be going towards equipment actively used by the Association, especially the system called Active 911. It is used to supplement the fire department paging system in losco County. When there is a call, the address and type of emergency is sent out over fire department pagers. Sometimes information is limited, or in some cases the firefighter may be in a bad reception area and no call is received. With Active 911, the call also comes across their phones, with complete information and mapping for the call. It is a robust back-up for the paging system. There is no cost to the individual firefighter because it is paid for by the losco County Firefighters Association! ![]()
losco County Fighters Association Closest-to-the-Pin Fundraiser ![]()
Event Location: ![]()
August 22nd, 2026. 4:00pm - 8:00pm ![]()
Bogey's Indoor Golf - 106 W. Westover Street, East Tawas, Michigan, 48730 ![]()
Event Details: ![]()
Possibly having a Local Fire Fighter get behind the bar with our bartender and make some drinks/engage with the customers. Possible speciality drink menu can be made! Suggested Possible Pricing: ![]()
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$2 for 1 swing ![]()
$5 for 5 swings ![]()
Possible Prizes for Winners! ![]()
Conclusion: ![]()
The losco County Fighters Association Closest-to-the-Pin Fundraiser presents an exciting opportunity to bring the community together in support of the department through fun, interactive, and a memorable event. The combination of friendly competition, firefighter participation, and community involvement would help create a successful fundraiser. We appreciate your consideration of this proposal and look forward to discussing the event further with the department.
BLIGHT REPORT![]()
JULY 2026![]()
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Report submitted by V. Jennett![]()
Letters were sent via regular mail and certified to each of the following homeowners. They were given a specific date that the stated property would need to address the concerns that were outlined in the letter whether being blight or / and Junk Car.![]()
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Certified/Regular Name Address![]()
June 22 / June25 Whitney 785 Sand Lake Rd![]()
DONE ![]()
June 24 / June 25 Dessinger 3847 Saginaw St![]()
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June 24 / June 26 Conlee 1635 Little Ave![]()
Returned letters ![]()
July 5 / July 9 Wells 1322 Sand Lake Rd![]()
Cars are removed and yard has been picked up – installing a fence ![]()
July 5 / July 9 Wise 1123 Sand Lake Rd![]()
Asked for extension – Husband having surgery so will hope for end of August ![]()
July 5 / ------ Watts 4358 M-55![]()
DONE ![]()
July 9 / July 13 Chiang 3856 Old State Road![]()
Letter returned ![]()
June 2026/ Gingerich Ash Street![]()
DONE ![]()
June 2026/ Ortman Camino![]()
DONE ![]()
June 25 RESENT Winchell 1288 Boston![]()
Heard Nothing ![]()
June 25 RESENT Lambert 1717 Buena Vista![]()
Heard Nothing ![]()
June 25 RESENT Aikens 1654 Buena Vista![]()
Has resent letters Heard Nothing – but has made some improvements ![]()
June 29 RESENT Wells 219 Imperial![]()
Made Improvements ![]()
July 10 RESENT Youngs 4949 Carpenter![]()
Heard Nothing ![]()
July 10 RESENT Robinson 144 Imperial![]()
Heard Nothing ![]()
July 10/ Sanney 3461 Shiawassee![]()
RENTER - works out of town/trying to get with the renter to tell him to clean up ![]()
Napiers 128 N. Imperial ![]()
– Was able to locate and resent him the letter to the address he provided me. Will be in touch once he receives documents. ![]()
Hernandez 5100 Carpenter ![]()
DONE – The place is cleaned up – assisted them in hiring person from here to contract to clean it up ![]()
Kammer 1393 Ash![]()
– Have spoken with owner and he will be replacing the roof on this house and asked if he could move all when the roofers are here for dumpster. ![]()
Stern 3610 N. Sand Lake Road ![]()
–Have spoken to Brent and he is aware that this needs to get cleaned up – works out of town during the week. Has been cleaning some – more to do. ![]()
Drury 3468 Midland![]()
– He has been working on his property. I received a call to have me come overand see if it is acceptable at this time. I did not since was told to not do Blight at this time. ![]()
Crumley 1458 Midland ![]()
– Received call and stated he will be getting to cleaning this year. Has made improvements. Was given extension. ![]()
Ward / Revy 1271 Sand Lake Road![]()
– Improvement in Wards yard – still have wook to do across the road. The wood has been worked on but the cars still need to be removed ![]()
Calhoon 1205 Sand Lake Road![]()
– They have been working on getting the blight from the property removed. Have seen great improvements. Will reach out to owner again.
GRANT TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING![]()
June 1st, 2026![]()
Meeting was called to order by Supervisor, Todd Torrey, at 6:00 p.m.![]()
Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. (23)![]()
ROLL CALL: Present- Jennett, Torrey, Bettis, Emry, Freeman![]()
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AGENDA for June 1st 2026: Motion by Torrey seconded by Bettis to approve agenda as printed.![]()
All ayes![]()
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MINUTES for May 4th, 2026 : Motion made by Emry to approve, second by Freeman. All ayes.![]()
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TREASURY REPORT: Motion by Jennett seconded by Torrey to acknowledge and file Treasury report.![]()
All ayes.![]()
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BILLS PAYABLE: Motioned by Emry seconded by Freeman to approve bills for May 2026.![]()
All ayes ![]()
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FIRE REPORT: Report for the month of May on file. Motion made by Torrey seconded by Emry. All ayes. ![]()
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Verbal report by Freeman stating that still working on master plan and zoning book. Motion to approve made by Freeman, seconded by Jennett. ![]()
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Motion to approve Zoning administrator reports for May 2026. Motion made by Emry, seconded by Jennett.![]()
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BLIGHT ORDINANCE ENFORCER’S REPORT: Motion by Jennett, seconded by Bettis to approve the month of May blight report. All ayes![]()
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CORRESPONDANCE: ![]()
1. Assessor received 100 percent on recent audit report. ![]()
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PUBLIC COMMENT: 6:15 pm![]()
1. Bill Mckenzie- mail delays due to staffing![]()
2. Laurie Muldoon – questions about treasury report![]()
3. Larry Hauley- sign pointing to cemetery on old state rd is decaying![]()
4. Tracy Mc- compost is on summer hours – Sat- 10-4, Wed 9-12, also thank you to mason stern for cleaning up trash that was dumped![]()
5. Cindy Porkoski- how long are campers aloud to park on lake![]()
6. Patti Fowler- Mike Hoppe cleaned and got sand lake flowing properly![]()
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UNFINSHED BUSINESS:![]()
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1. Funding of Sting- Motion to pay sting made by Torrey, seconded by Emry. All ayes![]()
2. Road projects for 2026: Motion to approve projects: Jay, Pardee, and Corley and one road off Boston![]()
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NEW BUSINESS: ![]()
1. Maintenance for Generator: Motion to approve maintenance for generator provided by Total Energy Systems made by Emry, seconded by Jennett. All ayes. ![]()
2. Computer Service Agreement- Motion to approve Sixty Lakes Net Agreement made by Torrey, seconded by Emry. ![]()
3. Website maintenance- motion to approve Dave Computer Service to manage our new facebook and website. ![]()
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PUBLIC COMMENT: 6:40 p.m![]()
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1. Tracy Mcintrye- informational-Community Center will be holding Fathers Day Banquet June 21st and Childrens Day June 14th![]()
2. Laurie Muldoon- concerns over leaves being dumped on Iroquois Trl. ![]()
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Motion by Torrey, seconded by Emry to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. All ayes![]()
Alysha Bettis, Clerk
Grant Township, Iosco County, Michigan, is classified as a civil township located in the northeastern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The area originally developed during the regional 19th-century timber expansion following the formal organization of Iosco County in 1857.
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