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What are Oneida’s borders?
- East:
Royston Rd
- West: Cochran Rd
- North: Eaton Hwy
- South: Needmore Hwy
What is Oneida’s size?
34.0 square miles
How many residents are there in Oneida Township?
2000 population: 3,703 |
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| Abandoned Cars in the Road |
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Call the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department (517)
372-8217 |
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| Building Permits |
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Building:
Tom Westfall- 622-8078- Electrical, Mechanical &
Plumbing
Municipal
Inspection Services- 622-8822 |
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| Business Start-Up |
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- Contact Dave Carpenter at the Planning/Zoning
Department at
(517) 622-8078 or dcarpenter@oneidatownship.org.
- Contact Eaton County Register of Deeds for DBA (517)
543-2426
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| Bus Service |
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The Eaton County Transportation Authority (ETRAN) provides
bus service to Oneida Township residents. Bus service is
provided on a “Demand Response” basis within
Eaton County. Advanced reservations are required. Phone:
(517) 371-3313 |
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| Cemetery Plots |
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Cemetery
Plots are available in the Strange, Union, and Pioneer
Cemeteries. Residents of Oneida Township may purchase
a plot for $150.00 and nonresidents at $400.00. Please
contact the Clerk at (517) 622-8078 for more information
or visit our cemetery section for more information.Cemetery
Ordinance Download
Oneida Township
Cemetery Drives are not plowed in the winter unless
necessary. |
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| Complaints |
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Call the Oneida Township Supervisor (517) 622-8078 |
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| Deeds and Title Information |
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Call the Eaton County Register of Deeds (517) 543-4203 |
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| Dog Licenses |
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The Oneida Township Treasurer’s office sells
dog licenses only during the months of December, January
and February. A current rabies vaccination certificate
and proof of spaying or neutering is required. During
this time the licenses may be purchased at a reduced
rate:
- December 1 through February : $ 15.00 sexed $ 10.00
unsexed
After February 28, licenses can only be obtained though
Eaton
County Animal Control Office in Charlotte
- County license cost: $30.00 for sexed and unsexed
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| Meetings |
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When and where are meetings held?
- Township Board: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except
holidays) Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: 1st Tuesday of each month
(except holidays) Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location:
- Oneida Charter Township Hall, 11041 Oneida Rd.
Corner of St. Joseph Hwy. and Oneida Rd
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| Nuisance Ordinance |
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Call the Zoning Department at (517) 622-8078. |
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Passports |
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Call the Eaton County Clerk’s office (517) 543-7500
Ext 2478 |
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| Property Survey |
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Contact a private surveyor. |
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| Property Tax |
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When are summer taxes due?
Summer taxes are due on September 14. After this date, an interest of 1% a month
is added for each calendar month or fraction thereof. After February 14, an
additional 3% penalty will be added. |
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When are winter taxes due?
Winter taxes are due on February 14. After this date, an additional 3% penalty
will be added. |
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For more information
on taxes, please visit our property
tax section.
Assessing/Property
Taxes OnLine |
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| Road Problems |
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To report a road problem, please call the Eaton County
Road Commission toll-free at (877) 883-2866. |
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| Schools |
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Which schools do Township children attend?
Oneida Township has five school districts within it
boundaries:
. Portland
- Grand Ledge
- Potterville
- Strange
- Charlotte
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| Street Lights |
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To report a streetlight that needs repair, please contact
Consumers Energy 1-800-477-5050 or call the Township Office
622-8078. |
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| Voting/Elections |
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Are there any upcoming elections?
Oneida Township residents will be able to vote during the following elections:
Grand Ledge School/Grand Ledge District Library May
6, 2008
Primary Election August 5, 2008
General Election November 4, 2008
Polling location
for all Elections is the Oneida Township Hall.
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Where do I register to vote?
A voter registration
form is
available online. Print, sign and return the application to any Secretary of
State Branch
Office or the Oneida Township Clerk’s Office at the Township Hall. |
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What should I do if I am moving to another address within
the Township?
If you are moving from one address to another within the Township, you must change
your voter registration address. You may do so by completing the address
change
form and returning it to the Clerk’s
office, or by calling the Clerk’s office at (517) 622-8078. |
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What should I do if I am moving to another community?
If you move from Oneida Township to another community, you are required to register
to vote in your new community or you may go to any Secretary of State branch
office.
To vote in any election you must be registered or change
your address at least 30 days prior to the election. |
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How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
Oneida Township Clerk’s office maintains a permanent
list of voters who wish to receive Absentee ballots for
all elections.
If you are 60 years or older,
physically challenged, or frequently out of the community,
call (517) 622-8078 for more information.
.MCL
168.523 now requires all voters who vote in
person, to show a photo ID to receive a ballot. If you
have a photo ID but do not have it with you when voting,
you may sign an affidavit that will allow you to still
vote. Call the Clerk's Office for more information.
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| Water/Sewer |
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Sanitary sewer new connections, water/sewer problems
or water/sewer turn-off/turn-on, please contact:
- Larry
Lahaie, City of Grand Ledge at (517) 627-2149
For water/sewer assessments, please contact:
- Oneida
Township Treasurer or Assessor at (517) 627-8078
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