12-11-2012 Joyfield PC meeting.

The Joyfield Township Planning Commission, (JPC) met on 12-11-2012.  The meeting was nearly 2 1/2 hours long and the video is in 3 parts. ( direct links below).  

12-11-2012 JPC Part 1 Click Here
Part 2 Click Here
Part 3 Click Here

Planning Commission Meetings - Direct Links

11.29.2012 Joyfield Planning Commission
10.11.2012 Joyfield Planning Commission
9.27.2012 Joyfield Planning Commission Part 1
9.27.2012 Joyfield Planning Commission Part 2

Township Board Meetings/Direct Links

12/05/2012 Joyfield Township Board 
11.07.2012 Joyfield Township Board
10.03.2012 Joyfield Township Board
09.05.2012 Joyfield Township Board

12.5.2012 Joyfield Township Board Meeting

Joyfield Twp Board 12-5-2012 from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

Lakes to Land Agricultural Vitality Strategy - Click Here for Report

Joyfield Planning Commission 11-29-2012 - Working on the Master Plan

Joyfield PC 11-29-2012 from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

Upcoming Meetings

*November 26th, 7 p.m.  Blaine/Gilmore Joint PC meeting w/ Lakes to Land AND Members of the AG Community.  Blaine Twp Hall
 
*November 27th, 7p.m.  Blaine PC Regular Meeting- Blaine Twp Hall.
 
**November 29th, 7 p.m.  Joyfield PC Meeting w/Lakes to Land -Joyfield Twp Hall.

Request for Bids for Snowplowing (From Record Patriot 11/14/2012)

REQUEST FOR BIDS
Joyfield Township is seeking bids for snow removal for the 2012/2013 season.  The area to be maintained includes the township hall parking area including sidewalks.  All bidders will need to supply a current certificate of insurance for auto, workers compensation and general liability with the initial bid.  Successful bidders will need to provide certificates of insurance naming Joyfield Township as an additional insured within 15 days of being awarded the bid
Your bid can be stated on a cost per plow basis.  The cost for plowing, sidewalk snow/ice removal, and salting should be itemized.  You also have the option to bid a lump sum cost for the entire season for all necessary snow removal services.  A sample of any contracts to be required by the bidder should be provided with the bid.  The bid should also state the minimum snow depth or conditions for which a service fee will be charged.
Upon bid opening, Joyfield Township reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, or any portion thereof when deemed in their sole opinion to be in the best interest of Joyfield Township.  Sealed bids should be mailed to Ted Wood, Township Clerk, PO Box 256, Benzonia, MI  49616.  To be eligible, bids must be postmarked on or before November 27, 2012.  Contact Ted Wood at (231)882-7199 with any questions.
Nov, 14, 21, 2012

Joyfield Twp Board Meeting 11-07-2012

Joyfield TWP Board 11-7-2012 from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

Joyfield Planning Commission Meeting Thurs October 25th at 7 p.m.

Meeting confirmed.  Please check back for changes.

10-11-2012 Joyfield Planning Commission Special Meeting

First meeting of PC and Beckett & Raeder's representative to discuss moving forward with the master plan process.

The audio on this video becomes a little hard to hear when the township hall furnace kicks on.  Bear with it.... and apologies for the shaky video in the beginning. 

10-11-2012 Joyfield Planning Commission Special Meeting w Lakes to Land from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

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We will do our best to send out notices promptly.  Thank You

10-3-2012 Township Board Meeting

10-03-2012 Joyfield Township Board meeting from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

This video was started a little after the beginning of the meeting. 

Joyfield Township Board Meeting- October 3rd, 7 p.m. Township Hall

Video Joyfield Planning Commission Meeting Pt 1

September 27th, 7 p.m.  Joyfield Township Hall

The video of this meeting was split into 2 parts.  Part two is coming later today.  Thanks

9-27-2012 Joyfield Planning Commission Meeting Pt 1 from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

9-27-2012 Joyfield Planning Commission Meeting Pt 2 from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

9-5-2012 Joyfield Township Board Meeting

9-05-2012 Joyfield Township Board meeting from Joyfield Residents on Vimeo.

Don't Forget! Our Benzie County Government....

is online with their minutes and all pertinent information.  Check it out!!!  You can find the link under our "links" to the left, or click Benzie Couny Government.

Joyfield Township Meeting, Wednesday September 5, 2012, 7 p.m.

No Agenda available at this time.

What is Lakes to Land and What is a Master Plan?

The Lakes to Land Regional Initiative is a unique joint planning effort among the northwestern Michigan townships of Arcadia, Blaine, Crystal Lake, Gilmore, Bear Lake, Joyfield, Lake, Manistee, Onekama, Pleasanton, and Springdale, the Villages of Honor, Bear Lake, and Elberta, and the City of Frankfort. It seeks to bring voices from throughout the region into an articulation of a vision for the region’s future.

August 7 Election Results

Joyfield Planning Commission
Yes 179
No 150

Supervisor

R Matt Emery 170
R Thomas Hart 157
D Chelsie Tanner 25

Clerk
R Ted Wood 185
R Susan K. Zenker 144

Treasurer
R Christine Smith 174
D Debra Lindgren 22
R Deborah Gatrell 160

Trustee
R Jim Evans 186
R Mark Alan Evans 153
R John Nugent 136
R Guy Sauer 136
D Jodi Lindgren 21