Notice of Public Hearing for Watersmeet Township

  • Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Meeting Time: 4:30 p.m.
  • Meeting Location: Township Community Center
  • Purpose of the Meeting: BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

The Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM during the regular board meeting. The hearing will be held at the Township Community Center, located at N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, MI. The purpose of the hearing is to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and support the Truth-in-Taxation process. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting will be held after the hearing with the budget approval as an agenda item.

Copies of the proposed budget will be available on the Watersmeet website and at the Township Offices, also located at N4689 1st Street, after March 16, 2026. Comments on the budget will be accepted at the hearing or can be submitted in writing to Laura Mans, Watersmeet Township Clerk, P.O. Box 306, Watersmeet, MI 49969.

Hearing assistance devices are available for all Watersmeet Township public meetings with a minimum 24-hour notice. To request this service, please contact Yvonne Clark, Township Supervisor, at 906.358.4501 or email supervisor@watersmeet.us.

EGLE Public Notices and Permits – Watersmeet Township

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Water Resources Division, issues permits for certain construction and land or water activities in the Watersmeet area under the authority of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Public notices and approved permits will be posted here as they are received by Watersmeet Township.

Please check this page regularly for the most recent postings.

Note that this list is not comprehensive—only information and documentation provided to the Township by EGLE will be included. For complete or up-to-date permit information, residents are encouraged to contact EGLE directly.

Permits:

WRP047004 v. 1
Site Name: 27-Mi-TRALE Trail 3-Watersmeet Twp
Date Issued: October 31, 2025
Expiration Date: October 31, 2030

WRP048001 v. 1
Site Name: 27-Cisco Lake Bridging Tie
Date Issued: February 12, 2026
Expiration Date: February 12, 2031

WRP048079 v.1
Site Name:  27 – U.S. – 2 at Cedar Creek
Date Issued: March 3, 2026
Expiration Date: March 3, 2031

Public Notices:

HQK-061K-TMZE8
MiEnviro Site Name: 27 – East Beatons Lake Road at tributary to Two Mile Creek
Date: February 12, 2026
Comments Due By:  March 4, 2026

Water Quality Report – 2025

NOTICE

Watersmeet Township Water Customers

The annual “Consumer Confidence Report” for the year ending December 31, 2025, which summarizes the quality of drinking water from the Watersmeet Township Water System, is available for review at the Township Office, N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, MI  49969, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Click Here to Read Report>

The report will not be mailed to Township residents.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Watersmeet Township Board of Review

PUBLIC NOTICE

Watersmeet Township
Board of Review

Organization Meeting:
Tuesday, March 3rd, 11:00 a.m.

First Meeting:
Wednesday, March 11th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Second Meeting:
Thursday, March 12th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Meetings take place at:
Watersmeet Township
Community Center
N4689 First Street, Watersmeet MI

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Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 2026

The Watersmeet Board of Trustees has set the meeting dates for 2026 to the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except March) at 4:30 p.m. in the Watersmeet Community Center.

  • January 21, 2026
  • February 18, 2026
  • March 25, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
  • May 20, 2026
  • June 17, 2026
  • July 15, 2026
  • August 19, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
  • October 21, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • December 16, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting Dates for 2026

The Watersmeet Planning Commission has set the meeting dates for 2026 to the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Watersmeet Community Center.

  • January 8, 2026
  • February 12, 2026
  • March 12, 2026
  • April 9, 2026
  • May 14, 2026
  • June 11, 2026
  • July 9, 2026
  • August 13, 2026
  • September 10, 2026
  • October 8, 2026
  • November 12, 2026
  • December 10, 2026

Board of Trustees Seeking Candidates to Fill Planning Commission Vacancy

The Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees is currently seeking interested residents to fill a recent vacancy on the Watersmeet Township Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission plays an important role in advising the Township Board on land use, zoning matters, and long-range planning initiatives that help guide the future growth and development of the community. Members are expected to attend regular meetings, review proposals and ordinances, and provide input that reflects the best interests of the Township.

Interested individuals should be residents of Watersmeet Township and have an interest in community planning, development, or local government. Prior experience is helpful but not required.

Those interested in being considered for appointment should either send a letter of interest or complete the application form by February 5, 2026.

Mail To:
Watersmeet Township
Attn: Town Clerk
PO Box 306
Watersmeet, MI 49969
or
Email to:  supervisor@watersmeet.us and townclerk@watersmeet.us

Draft 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

The Watersmeet Planning Commission has completed the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The Commission approved the plan and forwarded it to the Board of Trustees for consideration.

The Board will review and discuss the proposed plan at its January 21, 2026 meeting, with possible adoption at that time.

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BS&A Online Lookup for Property & Utility Account Holders

You can now access the following information online through the BS&A online portal:  Assessing, Tax, Delinquent Personal Property Tax and Utility Billing

You should register first, which will allow easy access in the future on the bottom left-hand side of the webpage.
The service is automatically set up to search all records and using the address of the property(s) the individual owns. When searching by address don’t use the E or N, only the physical address number. You can press the down arrow by address to change to owner name if you want to search that way.

This service allows you to view records associated with your parcel(s) or account(s) but is FREE only for those for which you are listed as the owner or account holder.

If you wish to look at another property or utility account, there is a $6.00 fee for each searched item.

Access is available for all information on a read-only basis. You will be able to view relevant information but can’t make any changes.

If you have any questions concerning this service please contact the Treasurer’s Office, (906) 358-4501 Ext 111 or treasurer@watersmeet.us.

Paul D Kemppainen
Watersmeet Township Treasurer