Township Supervisor

Tom Balmes

PO Box 33
Au Train MI 49806
(906)892-8279

Current Elected Term Expires: 11/2028

Township Supervisor’s Statutory Duties:

Moderates board and annual meetings
Chief assessing officer (if certified)
Secretary to board of review
Township’s legal agent
Must maintain records of supervisor’s office
Responsible for tax allocation board budget (if applicable)
Develops township budget
Appoints some commission members
May call special township board meetings
May appoint a deputy

In addition to the Statutory Duties noted above, our Township Supervisor also oversees Ordinance Enforcement; acts as Liaison with employees and subcontractors; monitors the Heritage Trail Center, and shares responsibility of managing the Township Cemetery and social media accounts with the Township Clerk.

News / Notices

**UPCOMING – SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY**

The Township will be offering a Spring Clean up at the GFL Wood Island Landfill on Saturday June 7th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. More details to follow. Mark your calendars!

**NOTICE OF 63-DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN**

The Au Train Township Board has authorized the distribution and public comment period on its proposed Master Plan pursuant to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The public comment period will be open April 21 to July 1, 2025. After this period, the AuTrain Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on the proposed Master Plan.

Copies of the proposed Master Plan may be viewed at the Au Train Township Hall by appointment. Digital copies of the plan may be viewed at www.autraintownship.gov and www.cuppad.org.
Written comments, questions and requests for accommodation may be sent to:
Au Train Township Planning Commission Attn: Donna Shields, Zoning Administrator
In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com

https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DRAFT-Master-Plan-04072025.pdf

**IMPORTANT GARBAGE PICKUP INFORMATION**

Per GFL (Adam – Wood Island Landfill 01/16/2025) – ALL GARBAGE CARTS NEED TO BE PLACED FOR PICKUP by 6:00 am!

With new drivers, route changes, weather delays – they are hoping to get back on schedule. Our contract calls for pickup to begin as early as 6:00 am.

Previous times should no longer be taken into consideration.

If you have questions contact GFL direct at (906)387-2646 or Supervisor, Tom Balmes at (906)892-8279.

Thank you!

**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**