Attention Waterloo Township Residents

Public Accuracy Test

Our public accuracy test for August 5, 2014 Primary Election will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Clerk’s office, 11120 Musbach Road, Munith, MI 49259.  The Public Accuracy Tests are conducted to demonstrate that the programs and tabulators being used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared and tested in accordance with the law.

Janice Kitley, Waterloo Township Clerk

Waterloo Township will have openings on the Planning Commission and  Zoning Board of Appeals due to current expiration of terms.  Any interested persons who live in Waterloo Township should send a letter of interest and a resume’.  Please mail to Clerk at Waterloo Township, P.O. Box 130, Munith, Mi 49259.

NOTICE: ALL MEETING MINUTES ARE POSTED UNDER THE "BOARDS" TAB ON THIS WEB SITE

Click on the tab then select the appropriate Board you want to view, the minutes are in the left column

Waterloo Township Board is looking for volunteers to help plan for the needs of the new Township Hall.  Any interested residents can call 596-8400, clerk; 596-8300, Treasurer.  We would love to have your input on the future hall. NEXT MEETING JULY 9TH @ 7:00 PM

Tornado Sirens 

will  TEST every first

 Saturday of the month at 12:00 P.M. (noon).

Waterloo Residents,

November is approaching and with it an opportunity to act on a ballot proposal that would, if approved, levy a Police Protection millage in Waterloo of 1.5 Mils. This millage will become active in 2015 retiring in 2024. Monies generated from this millage are to be applied solely in support of police services within Waterloo Township. Waterloo currently levies operating and public safety millages that will expire 12/31/14. The proposed millage will replace those that expire and eliminate the need to transfer funds from the township’s general account to cover police expenses. In other words police services will be independently funded helping to ensure the township can continue to offer this service. 

As a taxpayer in the township, I’m sure you are wondering what impact the proposed millage will have upon your individual tax bill. Ultimately this is dependent upon the taxable value of your home. For example, homes with a taxable value of:

$60,000 will pay $90.00/year for police service.

$80,000 will pay $120/year for police service.

$100,000 will pay $150/year for police service.

$120,000 will pay $180/year for police service.

If you have further questions about this proposal, please contact me or another member of the board at your convenience. Please check our website waterlootwpmi.com often to read updates.  You can also call the township office at 517-596-8200 if you have further questions.

Thank you

Doug Lance

Waterloo Township Supervisor

Waterloo Township Reviewing Police Department Millage Rates

        On March 25,2013 Waterloo Township held a special board meeting to discuss police and operational millage's. The Township currently levies .4261 mills for police services, and a combined .8464 mills to cover operational costs. The full police millage and .1020 of the operating millage expire in December 2014,necessitating action in a future election.

        Following an extensive review of options it was determined the best course of action would be to ask the Waterloo electorate to approve 1.5 mills for the express purpose of covering police services. An operational millage was not deemed necessary due to the board’s demonstrated ability to operate effectively utilizing onlythose funds obtained through revenue sharing with the State of Michigan.

        This proposal would have a minimal impact upon the average taxpayer* in Waterloo Township. The current total millage levied is 1.275.At 1.5 mills the proposed police millage would, if approved, result in an average annual increase to the taxpayer of approximately $17.00, slightly less than $1.50 per month. This level of funding would allow the Township to employ two full time officers along with an administrative assistant to support their day-to-day activities.

            Ultimately this proposal will provide increased transparency by ensuring funds are utilized for their stated purpose, while slightly simplifying tax bills.Taxation is a contentious enough topic without adding unneeded and unnecessary redundancies to the process.

*These figures are based on Waterloo Township’s average taxable value being $75,000.  Individual property taxable value may be higher or lower and can be found on your tax bills, yearly assessment, or by contacting the township.