Boards

Township Board

Township government is conducted by a township board consisting five members. The officers of the board are designated supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees.
 
The term of office for all township officials is four years. The terms commence at 12 p.m. on November 20 following the November general election, provided the newly elected officials have qualified for office by that time. To qualify, a successful candidate must file any necessary bond and take an oath of office. 
 
The supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustee must take the oath of office before entering into the duties of their offices. (MCL 168.363) The deputy supervisor (MCL 41.61(2)), deputy clerk (MCL 41.69) and deputy treasurer (MCL 41.77) must take the oath after their appointment and before entering into office.
 
The clerk (MCL 41.69) and the treasurer (MCL 41.77) must each appoint a deputy. The deputy clerk and deputy treasurer must also be bonded. The supervisor may appoint a deputy (MCL 41.61). Deputy township officials are authorized to act as the elected official in the event of the official’s absence, sickness, death or other disability. A deputy may not, however, vote as a member of the township board. With the official’s approval and the consent of the township board, a deputy may assist the elected official at any additional times agreed to by the board and the official. Deputies are not required to be residents of the township, and may be paid compensation as determined by the township board.

Elected Officials:

  • Tom Balmes, Supervisor
  • Mary Walther Johnson, Clerk
  • Kristy Cota, Treasurer
  • Jacob Miller, Trustee
  • John Carr, Trustee
  • Deputy ClerkMonica Eriksen (appointed by Clerk)
  • Deputy TreasurerSarah Mannisto (appointed by Treasurer)

Planning Commission

  • Jason Cain, Chair  – Term Expires 12/31/2025
  • Donna Shields, Secretary – Term Expires 12/31/2025
  • Jake Miller, Board Member Representative – Term Expires 11/20/2024
  • Bill Weisinger, Member – Term Expires 12/31/2024
  • William Gramm, Member – Term Expires 12/31/2024
  • Email:  autrainzoning@gmail.com 

Zoning Board of Appeals

  • Katherine Reynolds, Chair
  • Donna ShieldsPlanning Commission Representative/Secretary
  • Matt Lang, Member
  • Amy Hernandez, Member Alternate
  • Email: autrainzoning@gmail.com

Board of Review

If you are a resident of Au Train Township and have interest in serving on any of these Boards for future vacancies, please send your letter of interest to Au Train Township, P.O. Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806.

Thank you!

News / Notices

*Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule for the remainder of 2024 from GFL*

Thanksgiving Day – November 28, 2024
GFL garbage collection will be delayed one Day. Thursday’s trash route will be collected on Friday and Friday’s trash route will be collected on Saturday.
 
Christmas Day – December 25, 2024
GFL garbage collection will be delayed one day with Wednesday’s trash route collected on Thursday, Thursday’s trash route collected on Friday and Friday’s route collected on Saturday.
 
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2025
GFL garbage collection will be delayed one day with Wednesday’s trash route collected on Thursday, Thursday’s trash route collected on Friday and Friday’s route collected on Saturday.
 

*Seeking Planning Commission Members*

Au Train Township is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission. Educational opportunities will be required and offered at no expense to the applicant. 

Planning Commission members play an important role in our Township.   

Please send a letter of interest to:

Au Train Township, PO Box 33, Au Train MI 49806, place in Dropbox at the Township offices or email Clerk Mary Johnson: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Thank you!!

*Special Meeting Notice*
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that Public Hearing will be held by the Au Train Township Planning Commission on the following date, at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan, to receive public comment on the following Conditional Use Applications.
 
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm
 
1. Jackson and Kelly Tracy are requesting a Condition Use Permit for a Short-Term Rental located at:
N2757 Sleeping Bear Drive
Munising MI 49862
001-340-002-00
Lakeshore and River Two
 
2. Kyle and Laura Oberdorf are requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Short-Term Rental located at:
E6980 Maple Grove Road
Munising MI 49862
001-212-032-00
Lakeshore and River Two
 
3. Wyatt Seaberg is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Resort located at:
N7840 Ridge Road
Munising MI 49862
001-325-020-00
Town Development/Rural Residential 1/2
(Continuation)
 
The Au Train Township Zoning map and text are available online at www.autraintownship.org
Written comments regarding the public hearing will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the hearing. For questions, contact, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at (906)361-2373 or autrainzoning@gmail.com.
This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 
Header photo by: Kevin Dunham