Upcoming Meetings
All meetings are being held on line for the time being. To join a meeting online, please click here and you will be able to find the meeting you want to attend.
Board of Trustees
3rd Monday each month
7:00 - join online
July 20 - Reg Mtg 7pm
August 17 - Reg Mtg 7pm
September 21 - Reg Mtg 7pm
Planning Commission
3rd Wednesday each month
6:00pm - join online
July 15 - Public Hearing followed by Reg Mtg 6pm
August 19 - Reg Mtg 6pm
September 16 - Reg Mtg 6pm
Parks & Recreation
2nd Tuesday each month
7:00pm - join online
July 14 - Reg Mtg 7pm
August 11 - Reg Mtg 7pm
September 15 - Reg Mtg 7pm
How to reach us:
Treasurer's Office, Lu Winfrey
Call: 269-637-4441 Ext 2
Clerk's Office, Cheri Brenner
269-637-4441 Ext 4 or cascoclerk@gmail.com
Rental questions:
269-637-4441 Ext 5 or deputyclerk@cascotownship.org
Supervisor, Allan Overhiser
616-836-3298 Ext 1 or supervisor@cascotownship.org
Zoning Administrator, Tasha Smalley
269-673-3239 or mtsallegan@frontier.com
Building Inspector, Alfred Ellingsen
269-214-2382 or skwirely@frontier.com
Assessor, Nathan Brousseau
269-228-1300 or ndb8538@gmail.com
Transfer Station:
69th St., north of 103rd Ave.
Current Transfer Station Information
Township Hall
7104 107th Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-4441
Fax: 269-639-1991
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For the complete USDA nondiscrimination statement, click here
Township Offices are now open on a limited basis. If you can conduct business by phone or email, that is still preferable. The Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector have resumed their hours at the hall. See Hours.
Public Meetings will continue to be held online. Click here to find the meeting you would like to attend.
Transfer Station Notice: Closed July 4th
Updated May 28, 2020: Until further notice, hours will be Saturdays 8am - 2pm. Please read details here.
Short-Term Rentals Governor Whitmer has lifted the restrictions on Short-Term Renting. Renting is now allowed. If you are an owner and haven't registered for the year, the deadline for registering was June 16th.
Senior Programs Exercise Classes, Breathing Class, and Cards are Cancelled as long as the Stay At Home order from the state is in effect.
The Preserve The park remains open, however the top of the bluff and access to the beach are closed due to instability and the dangers that creates.
Get more information about COVID 19 & how to get help for yourself or neighbors...Click Here
CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE A VIRTUAL PLATFORM FOR PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 15, 2020 AT 6:00PM
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF CASCO TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Casco Township will conduct a public hearing and regular meeting concerning the following matter on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Casco Township Hall, 7104 107th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090, within the Township.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE this meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Open Meetings Act and Governor Whitmer's Executive Order. The public may participate in the meeting electronically and may make public comment: cascotownship.info Homepage will have the Zoom link and specific log in information, or call Zoning Administrator, 1-800-626-5964 for information.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be consiidered at said public hearing include the following:
- Zoning Ordinance amendment to add to Section 2.08 G Definitions; glare; 2.15 N Nuisance
- to amend Section 3.29A4 Rental of single family dwellings, add "and have a setback of 25' from a property line";
- to amend Section 3.30 Excavations add A. in part... to protect properties from drainage and water run off of adjacent properties.
- to amend Section 15.03D, Special Use, Bed and Breakfast, update the provisions
Any other business that may come before the Planning Commission
Click here to view the complete NOTICE
Click here to join the meeting online
Cheryl Brenner
Casco Township Clerk
7104 107th Ave., South Haven, MI 49090
Tasha Smalley
Zoning Administrator
1-800-626-5964
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ELECTIONS
2020 Elections for Casco Residents:
August 4 State and Local Primaries
November 3 Presidential Election, State and Local Elections
If you have questions about voting absentee (vote from home), please call the Clerk's office at: 269-637-4441 Ext 4 or Ext 5
If you want to vote in person, the polls will be open on election day, and social distancing may be in effect. Please wear a mask.
For more election information, click here
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ANNOUNCEMENT: WATER AND SEWER MONTHLY RATE DECREASE
SHAWSA (South Haven Area Water and Sewer Authority) is pleased to announce that at the April 28th meeting it was decided to reduce the Monthly Township debt retirement portion of Water and Sewer bills for Casco Township customers from $60 per month to $30 per month. The Authority had
been tracking growth for a number of years and recently Casco's growth has exceeded projections. In addition, the majority of the debt was refinanced resulting in significant interest savings. These changes will take effect July 1st 2020.
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PRESERVE BEACH STEPS AND BLUFF CLOSED
Until further notice, the steps at the park will be closed due to the high lake level, recent winds, and wave action.
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ALLEGAN COUNTY - LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
The Allegan County Legal Assistance Center provides and supports committed volunteers to educate litigants with the appropriate legal processes and procedures, offer access to proper tools, and assist with paperwork, thereby, more effectively accomplishing justice for all.
For more information, click here.
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Casco Seniors Weekly Classes - Cancelled until the Stay At Home order is lifted by the State of Michigan
Exercise Class - Mondays & Thursdays, 10am, followed by coffee
These classes, attended by men and women, are for balance and strength. Led by Athletic Trainer Susan Katt
Cards - Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:00pm Join others for a game of cards at the Township Hall. At the Casco Township Hall, with coffee and refreshments. Newcomers are welcome.
Breathing with Barry! - Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:00 Join us for our newest class that will help keep your lungs strong as Barry, takes the group through a series of breathing exercises.