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Township Board & Staff

Thomas Balmes,
Township Supervisor tcbalmes@gmail.com

Mary Walther Johnson,
Township Clerk
marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Kristy Cota,
Township Treasurer
autraintreasurer@gmail.com

Jacob Miller,
Township Trustee

John Carr,
Township Trustee

Cameron Fuess,
Assessor
autrainassessor@gmail.com

Donna Shields,
Zoning Administrator
autrainzoning@gmail.com

Township Office

Phone: 
(906) 892-8265

Mailing Address: 
PO Box 33,  Au Train, MI 49806

Township Office:
 N7569 Spruce St. , Au Train, MI 49806

Office Hours by Appointment

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News / Notices

**IMPORTANT GARBAGE PICKUP NOTICE TODAY!! MONDAY, JUNE 9TH**

Garbage pick up normally scheduled for Mondays in Au Train will be on Wednesday this week. GFL is having driver issues today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

**IMPORTANT MEETING NOTICE**

A Board Member had an unexpected death in their family and the service is scheduled for Monday, – the Monday Regular Township Board Meeting has been rescheduled to TUESDAY, JUNE 10th at 6:00 pm.

**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – Effective May 5, 2025

The Au Train Township Board has put a 3-month moratorium on accepting applications for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit as the Planning Commission continues necessary updates and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.

Please see the Resolution https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STR-Moratorium-May-5-2025-APPROVED.pdf

**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!

Au Train Township Spring Cleanup

Saturday, June 7th

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Where: Wood Island Landfill, Munising

YOU MUST PROVIDE NAME AND PROPERTY ADDRESS A LIMIT OF ONE TRUCK LOAD PER HOUSEHOLD

Please contact Supervisor, Tom Balmes at 906/892-8279, with questions.

TIRES (without rims) will be accepted, a MAXIMUM of 4 per household will be strictly enforced.

MATTRESSES will be accepted, with a maximum of 1 per household.

NO Construction materials accepted – wood remnants, roofing etc.

NO Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioning units will be accepted (with or without freon).

Additional items that WILL NOT be accepted: Ashes, brush, yard waste, leaves, propane tanks, batteries, engines or motors containing gas or oil, fuel tanks, air conditioning units, and drums of any size. NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED (gas, oil, paints, thinners, insecticides, anti-freeze or anything containing PCP’s).

**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**