torchlaketownship.orgTorch Lake Township Community Website.

Search Torch Lake Township's Website: GENERAL INFORMATION Township facts Helpful links Annual budgets ELECTED OFFICIALS Supervisor Treasurer Clerk Trustees APPOINTED OFFICIALS Assessor Ordinance Enforcement Officer Zoning Administrator BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS Board of Review Day Park Advisory Committee EMS Fire Department Planning Commission Torch Lake Township Board Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) COMMITTEES View a list of all committees ELECTIONS View election information STAFF Full roster TAXES Pay TLT taxes online FORMS AND APPLICATIONS View a complete list of forms and applications ORDINANCES / ETC. Zoning Ordinance Police Power Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Amendments TLT Master Plan MINUTES Minutes for past meetings FOIA Miscellaneous documents Welcome to Torch Lake Township Nestled between Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and Torch Lake, Torch Lake Township is a community of about 1,200 full time locals - coupled with additional summer residents and vacationers. Thoughts from TLT Supervisor Alan Martel to our summer residents: Read his note . From the Department of State Passport Services: Due to public health measures to limit spread of the corona-virus, all passport agencies are closed to the public until further notice and appointments will not be accepted. Customers may continue to apply for their renewals through the mail. Customers may go to www.travel.state.gov for the latest information. The Following Lists discuss both Both Regular and Special / Unscheduled meeting Announcements and Agendas for Both Ongoing Committees and Temporary Committees. Meeting Announcements and Agendas are Listed when Available. Board of Review Nothing scheduled at this time. Day Park Advisory Committee Nothing scheduled at this time. Planning Commission Nothing scheduled at this time. Torch Lake Township Board Nothing scheduled at this time. Zoning Board of Appeals Date: 10.14.20 Meeting type: Regular meeting and Hearing View the agenda View the appeal View the notice Other committees, groups and hearings EMS Human Resources Committee Days: Mondays until further notice Meeting type: Ongoing temporary committee - open to the public Purpose: The TLT Board’s EMS Human Resources Committee meets with the Township Ambulance Authority's (TAA) management team each Monday at 11:00 AM in the Community Services Building. The purpose of these meetings is to coordinate the transition of TLT's ambulance service from TLT's to TAA's management. Ongling TLT Field Assessments TLT residents please be aware that field work inspections / assessments will continue through the end of October. These inspections may include new construction, sales or the 20% inspection recommended by our State Tax Commission. Exterior inspections are expedited by Deputy Assessors Nicole Fleet and Jessica Plude. TLT is Seeking a Planning Consultant Torch Lake Township is looking for a Planning Consultant who will work closely with its Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Township Board, and Zoning Administrator on various aspects of the township zoning ordinance. Proposals should be delivered or sent to the TLT township clerk by Friday, September 25. View the Request for Proposals. TLT is Seeking an Ordinance Compliance Official View the job description. TLT is Seeking Day Park Applicants TLT is seeking applicants for seasonal employment in the William K. Good Day Park ($15/hour). If interested please either mail your application (Torch Lake Township Attention: Day Park Committee; PO Box 713, Eastport, MI 49627 ), fax it to (231) 599-2981 or drop it off at TLT's Community Services Building (address below). View the job description. View the employment application. New Covid-19 Rules for the TLT Community Services Building While not fully re-opened for walk-in business during normal hours of operation, TLT now has in place particular rules for both the health of the community and our staff members. View the release notes and rules. TLT Day Park Open The Wm. K. Good Day Park on Torch Lake is OPEN. The boat launch is open for the launching of boats, kayaks, & other non-motorized vehicles with the customary fee of $10/person without township residence identification. The Township asks patrons to practice social distancing for their & other's safety. Note that the park is under 24/7 camera surveillance. TLT Secures Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services As of March 20, 2020, advanced life support (ALS) services are now available for Township residents through our EMS department. Read the announcement . TLT Community Services Building Closed Torch Lake Township closed its offices to the public on Monday March 16, 2020 - and until further notice. Meanwhile, if you need township assistance, please call 1-231-599-2036 during normal business hours. You may also call Supervisor Alan Martel at 1-231-676-4327 or Treasurer Sharon Schultz at 1-231-676-0272. As always, call 911 for medical or fire emergencies. The Drop Box inside the front door at the township office is available 24/7. AA group meetings, normally held Tuesday mornings and Friday evenings are also canceled until further notice. TLT Boat Launch Application We have revised TLT's boat launch permits. If you use TLT's boat launches you need a new permit. View details Open the application Do You Know That TLT Has A Notary Public? TLT Treasurer Sharon Schultz offers Notary services to TLT residents. Call Sharon at (231) 599-2036 or email her at treasurer@torchlaketownship.org . Map and Directions to TLT's Community Services Building Below is an "aerial view" map to the Torch Lake Township Community Services Building. You can obtain driving directions to us by selecting "Get Directions". View Larger Map Get Directions View Bird's Eye 2020 Regular Community TLT Board, PC and ZBA Meeting Schedules View TLT's Zoning Board of Appeals 2020 meeting schedule. View TLT's Planning Commission 2020 meeting schedule . View TLT's Board 2020 meeting schedule . View TLT's Meeting and Meeting Notice Policies. Street address: 2355 N US-31 | Kewadin, MI 49648 Mailing address: Post Office Box 713 | Eastport, MI 49627 Phone (231) 599-2036 | Fax (231) 599-2981 email directory...