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# Filer Township

- Manistee, Michigan

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- [March Board of Review Notice](https://filertwpmi.gov/march-board-of-review-notice-2/) - Board of Review Notice
- [RUN WATER NOTICE](https://filertwpmi.gov/run-water-notice-2/) - ATTENTION FILER TOWNSHIP WATER CUSTOMERS: Due to upcoming extreme cold temperatures and deep ground frost, all township water customers are directed to run a stream of water the diameter of a pencil lead to prevent water lines from freezing until further notice is given. PLEASE CALL 231-723-3138 EXT. 2 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE ADJUSTMENT ON YOUR NEXT WATER BILL BEFORE RUNNING THE WATER, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- [Winter Tax Collection Date Notice](https://filertwpmi.gov/winter-tax-collection-date/) - View Here
- [Manistee County Recreation Survey](https://filertwpmi.gov/manistee-county-recreation-survey/) - Flyer Survey Link
- [New Dollars for Manistee County Business Growth](https://filertwpmi.gov/new-dollars-for-manistee-county-business-growth/) - View Article
- [Burn Permit Notice](https:///wp-content/uploads/2022/05/burn-permit-notice-for-website-4-7-21_00_00.png)
- [Just A Reminder](https:///wp-content/uploads/2022/09/reminder.pdf#new_tab)

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- [Home](https://filertwpmi.gov/) - Property Tax Information Employment Contact Us FOIA Requests News & Announcements Manistee County Recreation Survey Flyer Survey Link New Dollars for Manistee County Business Growth View Article Just A Reminder Load More Public Notices Run Water Credit Instructions March Board of Review Notice Board of Review Notice RUN WATER NOTICE ATTENTION FILER TOWNSHIP WATER CUSTOMERS:
- [Meeting Minutes](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/meeting-minutes/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Board of Trustees Downtown Dev. Authority Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Review Meeting Minutes - Board of Trustees 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 January1-6-26 Meeting Agenda 1-6-26 Meeting Minutes February2-3-26 Budget Meeting Agenda 2-3-26 Meeting Agenda2-3-26
- [Zoning](https://filertwpmi.gov/departments/zoning/) - Robert Hall - Zoning Administrator Nelson Street Office Address: 2111 Nelson Street Manistee, MI 49660Mailing Address: 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660 Office: (231) 723-3138 ext. 6 (231) 723-3191 filerzoning@filertwpmi.gov Hours: Monday & Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm or by appointment Ron Gutowski - Code Enforcement Officer Nelson Street Office Address: 2111 Nelson Street Manistee, MI 49660Mailing
- [Zoning Board of Appeals](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/zba/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Zoning Board of Appeals The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is to hear and decide appeals to the administration’s interpretation of a Zoning Code requirement, or to hear appeals for a variance from the Zoning Code requirements. The Zoning Board of Appeals authority is
- [Forms, Applications, Permits](https://filertwpmi.gov/forms-applications-permits/) - Application for Committee/CommissionApplication for EmploymentBoR Form 2368: Principal Residence ExemptionBoR Form 618: Petition to Board of ReviewBoR Form 4988: Poverty AffidavitBoR Form 5107: Disabled Veterans ExemptionBoR Form 5737: Poverty ExemptionBoR Form 5739: Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain ExemptComplaint FormElection Inspectors ApplicationFOIA Request FormRental Agreement – Rec CenterRental Agreement – Nelson St Meeting RoomVoter
- [Planning Commission](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/planning-commission/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Planning Commission The planning commission is a group of seven residents who meet 12 times a year and based on need, to review site plans or special land use requests, write or amend ordinances and hold public hearings. The planning commission develops a master plan for the
- [Assessing](https://filertwpmi.gov/departments/assessing/) - Menu Fire Department Water Department Sewer Department Assessing Zoning Molly Whetstone - Assessor Nelson Street Office Address: 2111 Nelson Street Manistee, MI 49660Mailing Address: 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660Office: (231) 723-3138 ext. 7 Great Lakes Assessing Office: (231) 468-2977info@greatlakesassessing.com First and Third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General
- [Downtown Development Authority](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/dda/) - Menu Accomplishments Contracts Synopsis DDA Development & TIF Plan Annual Budget Annual Audit Expenses Informational Meetings Use of Funds Competitions The Authority is established pursuant to Act 57 by the Township to accomplish the public purposes enumerated in Section 201a of Act 57 including, without limitation, the use of tax increment financing and other permitted
- [Treasurer](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/township-board-of-trustees/treasurer/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Treasurer Thomas Stege - Township Treasurer 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660 Office: (231) 723-3138 ext. 5, Home: (231) 723-5489 (231) 723-3191 filertreas@filertwpmi.gov Please note if you call the treasurer to have an address/name added or changed to a property you must also notify the Township
- [DDA Documents](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/dda/documents/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Accomplishments Contracts Synopsis DDA Development & TIF Plan Annual Budget Annual Audit Expenses Informational Meetings Use of Funds Competitions DDA Documents DDA Development & TIF Plan2020 DDA Development & TIF Plan2019 DDA Development & TIF PlanExhibit D NewExhibit E Project MapExhibit E ImprovementsExhibit F Final Annual
- [Water Department](https://filertwpmi.gov/departments/water-department/) - The Filer Township Water Department was the Michigan Rural Water Association’s Water Taste Test winner in 2019 with the best tasting water in the State of Michigan. We take pride in making sure our water system is extremely well maintained to provide our residents with the best water available. Filer Township has 2 water storage
- [Township Board of Trustees](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/township-board-of-trustees/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Clerk Supervisor Treasurer Trustees Township Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees acts as the Township’s legislators and is required to vote on all issues. Its primary responsibility is to guard the township’s financial health. Trustees are responsible for adopting ordinances, adopting the budget, and appointing
- [New Resident Information](https://filertwpmi.gov/township-information/new-resident-information/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes New Resident Information Public Transportation Services Dial-A-Ride231-723-6525 County Services Dog Licenses contact County Treasurer, 415 Third St.231-723-3173 Animal Adoption contact Homeward Bound231-723-7387 Michigan Secretary of State, 1475 US Highway 31 S.888-767-6424 Veteran’s Affairs 231-398-3587 Post Office, 35 Filer St., Manistee 231-723-2523Michigan Works800-285-9675 Department of Human Services 231-723-8375District #10 Health Department 231-723-3595 Manistee County Council on Aging &
- [Garbage](https://filertwpmi.gov/services/garbage/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Garbage Filer Township garbage pick-ups are on Thursdays and Fridays (see map below). Totes or bags shall be placed at the nearest curb-side or the edge of the nearest public road right of way no earlier than the previous day before the day of collection and removed by
- [Complaints](https://filertwpmi.gov/community/complaints/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Complaints File a Complaint General Zoning Complaints: Please read zoning ordinance for restrictions and descriptionsPlease fill out complaint form above:Signs in right-of-way of roadsVehicles over sidewalksTrash containers • Debris in yardInoperable/unlicensed vehiclesGrass/weed violationsBlightFor all other complaints please either mail, email, or drop off the complaint form to
- [Sewer Department](https://filertwpmi.gov/departments/sewer-department/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Fire Department Water Department Sewer Department Assessing Zoning Sewer Department Filer Township contracts with the City of Manistee to maintain our sewer system waste. We bill sewer customers monthly based on water usage. Contact Contact Tammi Schimke – Water/Sewer Billing ClerkPayments, water account changes and adding
- [Special Minutes](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/special-minutes/) - Special Meetings 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2014 2013 [table id=68 /] [table id=58 /] [table id=56 /] [table id=50 /] [table id=49 /] [table id=48 /] [table id=47 /] [table id=46 /] [table id=45 /] [table id=44 /] [table id=43 /] [table id=42 /]
- [Employment](https://filertwpmi.gov/employment/) - Employment There are currently no employment opportunities at this time. Please check back in the future. Employment Application Form The Charter Township of Filer, Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
- [Clerk](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/township-board-of-trustees/clerk/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Clerk Shirley Ball - Township Clerk 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660 Office: (231) 723-3138 ext. 4 (231) 723-3191 filerclerk@filertwpmi.gov Responsibilities Notary Public ServicesMaintains custody of all township recordsMaintains general ledgerPrepares warrants for township checksRecords, publishes and maintains township meeting minutesKeeps the township book of oathsResponsible
- [Board of Review](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/board-of-review/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Township Board of Trustees Clerk Supervisor Treasurer Trustees Downtown Development Authority Documents Newsletter Synopsis Accomplishments Contracts Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Review Board of Review The board of review examines and reviews the assessment roll for the current year as prepared by the
- [Rentals](https://filertwpmi.gov/services/rentals/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Rentals Recreation Center1306 Oak Drive, Manistee12 white tables, 8 per table 2 brown tables, 8 per tableRec Hall Rental Flyer Nelson St. Meeting Room2111 Nelson Street, ManisteeNelson St. Rental Flyer
- [Contracts](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/dda/contracts/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Accomplishments Contracts Synopsis DDA Development & TIF Plan Annual Budget Annual Audit Expenses Informational Meetings Use of Funds Competitions Contracts DDA Contracts Entered 2024Purchase Agreement 2022WebMatters Filer First Competetion Contract 2021Amor Sign ContractBzdok AgreementIntegrated Archtiecture 2020Latitude 44 Consulting $25,000.00 to fulfill the duties of the DDA
- [Synopsis](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/dda/synopsis/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Accomplishments Contracts Synopsis DDA Development & TIF Plan Annual Budget Annual Audit Expenses Informational Meetings Use of Funds Competitions Synopsis 2022-23 DDA Activities (Projects, Events, Promotional Campaigns) In 2022-23 the DDA focused on finding a developer for their 24 acre property within the district, creating atmosphere
- [Things to do in Manistee](https://filertwpmi.gov/township-information/things-to-do-in-manistee/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Things to do in Manistee Tourism Manistee County Convention & Visitors Bureau877-626-4783Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce231-723-2575 County Services Little River Casino Resort231-723-1535 Crystal Mountain866-680-6434 Manistee National Golf Course231-398-0123 Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club800-494-8666Manistee Golf & Country Club231-723-2500 Fawn Crest Golf Course231-848-4174Soggy Dog River ShuttlesLocation: 2978 Little River Rd., Manistee 231-655-2440Vogue Theatre231-222-5199Ramsdell Regional Center
- [Accomplishments](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/dda/accomplishments/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Accomplishments Contracts Synopsis DDA Development & TIF Plan Annual Budget Annual Audit Expenses Informational Meetings Use of Funds Competitions Accomplishments 2022-23 DDA Accomplishments Passed and maintained a balanced budget.Created a Request for Qualifications to seek out a developer for the DDA and Township Board 24 acre
- [Fire Department](https://filertwpmi.gov/departments/fire-department/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Menu Fire Department Water Department Sewer Department Assessing Zoning Fire Department Jim Espvik - Fire Chief Logan Skiera - Assistant Fire Chief Building Address: 2706 Nelson Street Manistee, MI 49660Mailing Address: 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660 (231) 723-2956 For Emergencies, please call 911(Fire Station is
- [FOIA Requests](https://filertwpmi.gov/foia-requests/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes FOIA Coordinator Terry Walker - Supervisor 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660 Office: (231) 723-3138 ext. 3 filertownship@filertwpmi.gov FOIA Requests FOIA Resolution Request Forms Freedom of Information Act Procedures and GuidelinesSummary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
- [Supervisor](https://filertwpmi.gov/boards-committees/township-board-of-trustees/supervisor/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Supervisor Terry Walker - Township Supervisor Building Address: 2111 Nelson Street Manistee, MI 49660Mailing Address: 2505 Filer City Road Manistee, MI 49660 Office: (231) 723-3138 ext. 3, Home: (231) 723-3166, (231) 723-3191 twalker@filertwpmi.gov Hours: By Appointment Responsibilities Moderates boardChief assessing officerSecretary to the Board of ReviewTownship’s legal
- [Parks](https://filertwpmi.gov/community/parks/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Parks Click here to explore a flier with more information about our parks!Magoon CreekMagoon Creek is a Filer Township Natural Area just off Red Apple Road and consists of 97 acres and 2,300 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline. The Magoon Creek Natural Area purchase was finalized in
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- [Holiday Schedule](https://filertwpmi.gov/township-information/holiday-schedule/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Holiday Schedule The Charter Township of Filer will be closed on the following holidays:New Year’s EveNew Year’s DayMartin Luther King Jr’s BirthdayPresident’s DayGood FridayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeteran’s DayThanksgiving DayFriday after ThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmas DayA recognized holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding
- [Newsletter](https://filertwpmi.gov/community/newsletter/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Newsletter Please provide us with your name and E-Mail address to stay up to date with Filer Township Subscribe
- [History](https://filertwpmi.gov/community/history/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes History Charter Township of Filer is located on Lake Michigan in Manistee County’s southwestern corner, just south of the City of Manistee. Its largest community is Filer City, which is located on the south side of Manistee Lake. This area is a continuation of the greater Manistee
- [Yard Waste](https://filertwpmi.gov/services/yard-waste/) - Home » Boards & Committees » Meeting Minutes Yard Waste Filer Township contracts out for brush pickup to be chipped at the beginning of May. This program is intended to provide taxpayers with a means to dispose of normal yards and not large tree removal. Ads will be in the newspaper and notices will be
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