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Jun. 25, 2020

HVAC TECHNICIANS& INSTALLERS NEEDED

Positions available for all entry levels!

Rick LeachJim Leach Mechanical

231.266.5780

The Osceola County Road Commission will accept applications for one heavy equipment operator/truck driver position. Applications should be accompanied with a resume and will be received until June 25, 2020 or until the position is filled.Application forms are available from the Road Commission office at 4737 Makwa Drive, Hersey, MI 49639, M-Th, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or by calling 231-832-5171.All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid CDL Class A license with N & T endorsements. The Osceola County Road Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

OSCEOLA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION4737 Makwa Dr., Hersey, MI 49639

Phone 231-832-5171 Fax 231-832-0721

Osceola CountyRoad

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0032 Public NoticesSUMMARY OF THE

UNAPPROVED MINUTESFROM JUNE 16, 2020

143RD ANNUAL, BUDGETAND REGULAR MEETINGS

HELD AT THE MORTONTOWNSHIP HALL

Clerk S. McNeal opened theRegular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.Pledge of Allegiance by all.Regular Meeting closed & An-nual Meeting opened, ap-proved minutes of 2019 Annu-al Meeting. Approved the Reg-u l a r M e e t i n g d a t e s f o r2020/2021 & the next AnnualMeeting date for 06-08-2021 @7:00 p.m., Annual Meeting ad-journed. Budget Hear ingopened, Budget explained, An-nual Budget Hear ing ad-journed. Reopened RegularMeeting. Approved ConsentAgenda, fund disbursements,acknowledged Monthly Re-ports. Approved: SupervisorWheeler’s resignation, appoin-ted Mark Klumpp as Super-visor, effective July 1, 2020, ABudget resolution (R-200616),a resolution (R-200616-A) toadjust the budget, a FinancialIns t i tu t ion reso lu t ion (R-200616-B). Adjourned Re-spec t fu l l y Submi t ted , S .McNeal - Clerk. Copies of thecomplete unapproved minutesmay be obtained @ Web Site:mortontownship.org/ or @ Mor-ton Township Hall, 290 W.Main, Mecosta, MI 49332 (231)972-7138

0032 Public NoticesCITY OF BIG RAPIDS

CONDENSED COMMISSIONPROCEEDINGS

June 15, 2020

Regular meeting was called toorder at 6:30 p.m.

Presen t : Commiss ione r sRobert Andrews, Jennifer P.Cochran, Jonathan Eppley andLorraine James; Mayor TomHogenson; City Manager MarkGifford; City Attorney Eric D.Williams and City TreasurerAaron Kuhn.

ORDINANCE

759-06-20 Amendment of Citywater rates.

760-06-20 Amendment of Citysewer rates.

RESOLUTIONS

20-49 Class C Liquor Licenserecommended for FSU KatkeGolf Course.

20-50 Authorized extension ofauditing firm services.

20-51 Amendment of FY2019/20 Year End General Ap-propriations.

20-52 Award of bid to Rieth-Ri-ley Construction Co. for the re-surfacing of 100 S. MichiganAvenue alley, 200 block ofChestnut Street and BjornsonStreet resurfacing.

20-53 Authorization of 5311Operat ing Formula Grantagreement for Dial-A-Ride.

20-54 Megan Eppley appoin-ted to the Planning Commis-sion.

Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

Tamyra K. Gillis, City Clerk

0050 Help WantedMAINTENANCEHELP WANTED

Canadian Lakes PropertyOwners Corporation is seek-ing Seasonal full and parttime Building, Grounds andGolf maintenance workers.Candidates must be physic-ally fit, punctual, have aclean driving record. Previ-ous maintenance experi-ence is a plus but we arewilling to train the right can-didate. Apply in person at theCLPOC Maintenance De-partment 10539 Pierce Rd.Canadian Lakes, Mi. 49346or call Bill Hull 231-972-8444

0050 Help WantedARTWORKS IS LOOKING foran enthusiastic, creative andengaging team member thatloves the arts & humanities andwants to be a part of an organ-ization that is exciting andgrowing. The right person willassist the executive director inbuilding and implementing thefund development and market-ing strategies. Please emailyour cover letter and resume toartworksinbr@gmail.com byJuly 3. More info at www.artworksinbigrapids.org.

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PORTABLE A/C unit, $175,small desk with printer shelf,$25, adjustable office chair,$25. 231-887-4275, Manistee.

SMALL DESK WITH chair,$150. Manistee, Mary at 231-299-4773.

YARDMAX WOOD CHIPPER/shredder. Model # YW7565. 1yea r o ld , $295 .00 . Ca l l(231)867-3426, ChippewaLake area.

ANTIQUESWURLITZER ORGAN: AN-TIQUE Wurlitzer Organ Model575 with Orbit Synthesizer inlike new condition. $950.00Call 231-882-4496. Benzoniaarea.

0210 Boats/Marine Equip

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TRAVEL TRAILER2018 24RK TRAVEL Trailer,$12,000 OBO. 231-723-3848,Manistee.

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CITY OF BIG RAPIDS LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 759-06-20ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RATES TITLE V, SECTION 54.11 OF THE BIG RAPIDS CODE OF ORDINANCESThe City of Big Rapids ordains:Section 1: Title V, Section 54.11 is hereby amended to read: § 54.11 WATER RATES. Effective July 1, 2020, the rates to charge monthly for water service shall consist of a base rate without regard to usage, and a commodity charge based on water usage.INSTITUTIONAL CUSTOMERS Meter Size Base Rate Commodity Charge (Inches) 5/8 $10.00 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons ¾ $19.87 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 1 $53.67 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 1 ½ $112.19 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 2 $283.46 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 3 $590.32 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 4 $844.50 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 6 $1,144.57 $7.00 per 1,000 gallonsCOMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS Meter Size Base Rate Commodity Charge (Inches) 5/8 $5.50 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons ¾ $10.93 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 1 $29.52 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 1 ½ $61.71 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 2 $155.90 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 3 $324.67 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 4 $464.48 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 6 $629.52 $6.15 per 1,000 gallonsRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS Meter Size (Inches) Base Rate Commodity Charge (Inches) 5/8 $5.50 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons ¾ $5.50 $6.15 per 1,000 gallons 1 $5.50 $6.15 per 1,000 gallonsSection 2: Residential customers include single family residence and rentals of 4 living units or less.Section 3: This ordinance shall be effective upon publication.Section 4: The Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance in the Pioneer.Copies of this ordinance may be viewed at the office of the City Clerk during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Tamyra K. Gillis, City Clerk

CITY OF BIG RAPIDS LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 760-06-20ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SEWER RATES, TITLE V, SECTION 54.12 OF THE BIG RAPIDS CODE OF ORDINANCESThe City of Big Rapids ordains:Section 1: Title V, Section 54.12, is hereby amended to read:Effective July 1, 2020, the rates to charge monthly for sewer service shall consist of a base rate without regard to usage and a commodity charge based on sewer usage.COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS, INSTITUTIONAL CUSTOMERS Meter size Base Rate Commodity Charge (inches) 5/8 $8.07 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons ¾ $31.63 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 1 $48.50 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 1 ½ $97.73 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 2 $282.53 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 3 $487.19 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 4 $743.65 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 6 $1,262.63 $7.00 per 1,000 gallonsRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS Meter size Base Rate Commodity Charge (inches) 5/8 $8.07 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons ¾ $8.07 $7.00 per 1,000 gallons 1 $8.07 $7.00 per 1,000 gallonsSection 2: Residential customers include single family residence and rentals of 4 living units or less.Township customers:The sewer rates charged to customers in Big Rapids Township and Green Township shall be determined by the current User Charge Report.Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP):Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional users shall be charged an additional amount per 1,000 gallons of use for the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) as determined by the current User Charge Report.Single customer facilities:Sewer lift stations, facilities, or other services on the system which serve only one customer shall be individually charged the cost of that private service.Section 3: This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication.Section 4: The Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance in the Pioneer. Copies of this ordinance may be viewed at the office of the City Clerk during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Tamyra K. Gillis, City Clerk

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James R. WhiteAttorney At Law

General PracticeIncluding Title

Insurance

116 N. Main St.P.O. Box 973

Evart, MI 49631(231)734-3531

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Gas FireplacesPellet Stoves

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$200 for Weekly

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BLACK DIRT

Black DirtFor Sale

Rich Black Topsoil$24 per yard

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Also, Dry HardwoodFirewood for sale!

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