Upcoming Election Info

***PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION***

will be held on March 10th 2020

Polling location for registered South Branch Township, voters is here at the Township Hall

5245 N. M-18, Roscommon, MI 48653

South Branch Township, Crawford County, Precinct 1

Polls will be open from 7 AM  to  8 PM 

Proposals include the following four (4) items:

County - Commission on Aging Facility Bond Proposition

Local School District - Roscommon Area Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal

Intermediate School District - C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District Special Education Millage Proposal &

C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District Operating Millage Proposal

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SBT Zoning Board of Appeals

Public Hearing 

March 9th 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. 

at South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon, MI 48653

The SBT ZBA will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 9th 2020, at the SBT Hall at 7:00 p.m. regarding a Stream Corridor Dimensional Variance request. Applicant is Mr. Paul Dunbar, who is requesting a reduced front setback for a 96 square foot building at 1968 Black Antler Ct., Grayling, MI 49738, located in T26N, R1W, Sec 8 of Crawford County; PID#063-008-001-020-07. 

Comments on the application may be voiced at the hearing. Written comments received prior to 12:00 noon, March 2nd 2020, will also be made part of the hearing record. Send written comments to:

Bonnie Shunatona, SBT Zoning Administrator

P.O. Box 606, Roscommon, MI 48653

email - zoningadmin@southbranchtownship.com

Case details - ZBA2020-01-Dunbar.pdf

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Cell Tower Update

There was a mid-January delay with the carrier's work schedule. 

Verizon has begun the installation of their equipment, however, the on air date has changed. 

New anticipated target date for getting the site on air is late February or early March 2020.

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South Branch Township is seeking to fill a vacancy on the

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday, April 27th 2020.

Interested individuals may apply for this position by submitting a completed application, along with a copy of their resume, via email to the Township Supervisor at supervisor@southbranchtownship.com , by mail via the US Postal Service, mailed to South Branch Township, P.O. 606 Roscommon, MI 48653, or in person at the Township Offices, located at 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon, MI.

Applications may be printed directly from our website by clicking on the ‘FORMS’ tab in the column to the left, or obtained in person at the Township Offices between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, M – F.

Position Requirements & Expectations

Required:  Qualified applicants must be a resident of South Branch Township. Must be available to attend the specified regular meeting dates as well as any scheduled special meeting dates. Must be capable of reading, understanding, and interpreting, all regulations as set forth in the zoning ordinance to effectively apply equitable judgment to individual cases with unique circumstances. 

Preferred:  Qualified applicants should demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written. ZBA members are expected to perform site visits in conjunction with many cases. Site visits may include walking on or through uneven and/or steep terrain, muddy or wet areas, sometimes on heavily wooded lots that have not yet been cleared for a building site. Ability to withstand the elements and environment to perform a basic visual inspection and walk-around of a property site is expected.

SBT-Article 9-ZBA.pdf

SBT Job Application.pdf

South Branch Township 

Seeking Planning Commission Applicants

SBT is seeking persons who would like to serve their community as a member of our Planning Commission.

Commission memberships are appointed positions for varying terms of service. A per-diem is paid per meeting. Regular meetings are held monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month. Special meetings are scheduled as needed. Interested individuals must be a South Branch Township resident and should contact the Township Supervisor, Laurie Luck, at 989-275-8232 for more information. 

Applications may be picked up, in person, at the Township Hall, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, and are also available here on our website (click the Job Application link above).  

Please send completed applications to: 

South Branch Township

Attn: Brenda Nelson, Clerk

P.O. Box 606

Roscommon, MI 48653