Rhiannon Schindewolf-DeShais – Park Board Chair
Email: rhiannon_schindewolf@yahoo.com
Patrick Clone
Matthew DeShais
Jim Knighten
Thomas Larkins
Russ Bodell
Township services
Rhiannon Schindewolf-DeShais – Park Board Chair
Email: rhiannon_schindewolf@yahoo.com
Patrick Clone
Matthew DeShais
Jim Knighten
Thomas Larkins
Russ Bodell
Marcie Seavolt
George Balzer
Planning Commission Chairman: Matt Austin
Jessica Dexter
Susan Gray
Ervin Wagner
Zoning Administrator: Rodger Hector
Office – (517) 628-2654
Monday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 pm -7:30 pm
Township Treasurer: Sara Ammerman
Office: (517) 628-2654
Mondays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Or by appointment
Cell: (214) 329-3064
Property Billing:
As a taxpayer, you have the responsibility to verify that your payment is being made on the correct property description. The tax amounts listed on the tax notice are levied on the property described at the top of the tax bill and are for the indicated tax year.
Please note that failure to receive a tax bill or failure to deliver timely tax payment does not waiver interest or penalty charges.
Please make checks or money orders payable to Onondaga Township. All checks are accepted as conditional payment until the check clears the bank.
Please submit the tax bill with your payment and include your telephone number on the check.
Tax Payments:
Summer: Summer Taxes are payable on July 1 to September 14, 2020. After September 16, 2016, interest of 1% added. After February 28, an additional 3% penalty will be added. See delinquent tax information for taxes paid on or after March 1.
Winter: Winter taxes are payable December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021.
Tax Notice: After March 1 taxes are due at the Ingham County office.
Additional Office Hours for Winter 2020 Tax Collection outside of normal business hours:
Thursday Feb 25, 2021 from 5-7 pm.
Monday March 1, 2021 from 9-4:30 pm (closed from 12-1).
Taxes may be mailed to the Onondaga Township office address:
4756 Baldwin Road
PO Box 67
Onondaga, MI 49264
If a receipt is requested please send a stamped envelope.
Always send your tax bill with your payment.
If paying by cash please have the correct amount..
Summer Taxes, if still due, are not included in the winter bill.
Deferments:
Seniors, Farmers and other qualifying tax payers can defer Summer Taxes if they qualify. Applications must be filed before Sept 16th. Please contact the Onondaga Township Treasurer’s Office at (517) 628-2654 or e-mail us at treasurer@onondgatownship.org to determine if you qualify. You may also want to consult Michigan Department of Treasury website for details.
Delinquent Taxes:
Personal Property Taxes are a Secured Lien under Michigan law (p.a. 206 of 1893, as amended; mcl 211.40) and are superior to other liens, including those recorded with the Michigan Secretary of State under the Uniform Commercial Code. Tax liens do not have to be recorded with the Michigan Secretary of State
Delinquent Real Property Taxes (land and structures):
On March 1st each year, delinquent real property taxes must be paid (with interest and penalties) to:
Ingham County Treasurer
P.O. Box 215
341 S. Jefferson St.
Mason, MI 48854
Please call (517) 676-7220 for the current amount due.
On March 1 each year, current personal property taxes remain, plus interest and penalties, are payable to the Onondaga Township Treasurer’s Office.
Delinquent Personal Property Taxes (business equipment):
Please call (517) 628-2654 or email treasurer@onondagatownship.org for the correct amount of taxes due (including interest and penalties).
Personal Property Taxes are a Secured Lien.
Land Divisions
1. In 1997, Michigan enacted new legislation regarding the division of land. Effective March 31, 1997 the “Land Division Act” replaced the “Plat Act”. On April 1, 1997 all existing parcels of record became “parent parcels.” Each unit of government was required to adopt an ordinance establishing guidelines and to maintain a record identifying all newly created divisions or splits.
2. Onondaga Township adopted Ordinance 97-335-01 and also established a “Land Division Board” which consists of the following members:
3. The Land Division Board meets as needed and assures that new splits meet state and township requirements.
4. Copies of the Land Division Requirements document and application may be obtained from the Township Office or may be downloaded from the Doccuments page
Building Inspector: Milan Rakich
Office: (517) 628-2654
building@onondagatownship.org
Electrical Inspector: Matthew Wood
Office: (517) 569-2003
electrical@onondagatownship.org
Mechanical Inspector: Daniel R. Plyler
Office: (517) 628-2654
Home: (517) 589-5447
mechanical@onondagatownship.org
Plumbing Inspector: Vern Camp
Home: (517) 416-9322
plumbing@onondagatownship.org
Onondaga Township Hall Rental Information
Contact Person: Pam Dack
Phone: (517) 927-4511
Email: dclerk@onondagatownship.org
Hall Custodian and Rental manager
Charges:
Hall Rental: Residents: $75.00
Non-residents: $125.00
Deposit: A $75 deposit will be charged at rental time which will be forfeited if any of the below rules are broken. An inspection of the hall will be made prior to the return of the deposit. Any damages will be assessed against the deposit at that time with any damage exceeding the amount of the deposit billed to the renter.
Rules:
1. Decorating must be limited to tables only. No scotch tape, tacks, etc. are to be used on walls woodwork, or light fixtures.
2. Our hall is a Non-Smoking facility and is strictly enforced.
3. No liquor is permitted in the hall or parking lot.
4. All music must stop by 12 midnight.
5. Do not remove fire extinguishers from the hall.
6. Leave the hall in an orderly and clean condition. Please pick up all excess paper, etc. and deposit in waste containers provided for this purpose.
Additional Information:
Township residents may use the hall chairs and tables for outside events at no charge. Please contact Pam Brown at the number listed above for details.
Returned checks will eliminate further use of the hall.
Cemetery Sexton – John Myers 517-240-5507
There are two (2) cemeteries located within Onondaga Township, the Lane Cemetery is located on Bellevue Road (1 mile east of Onondaga Road) and the Onondaga Cemetery is located on Rossman Road (2 blocks west of Onondaga Road).
Lot Pricing:
Residents – $100.00
Non-Residents – $750.00
For information on availability and any other cemetery questions please inquire at the Onondaga Township Hall during business hours or call (517) 628-2654