03/23/26

MORAN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS SPRING CLEAN-UP Saturday, May 30, 2026

– One Day Only –

RAIN OR SHINE

9 a.m to 2 p.m.

EASTERN PART OF MORAN TOWNSHIP

A container will be located at the

MORAN TOWNSHIP HALL, W1362 US-2, ST. IGNACE.

VILLAGE OF BREVORT and OZARK AREA

A container will be located at the

Mark Spencer’s Residence, N4552 Spencer Lane.

There WILL be a container at both sites for disposal of SCRAP METAL.

All types of batteries will be accepted.

ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED:

Appliances that do not have proof of Freon removal. No chemicals, paint, paint thinners or antifreeze.

No concrete or construction materials. No brush. No railroad ties. No tires.

– DISPOSAL SITES WILL BE ATTENDED –

03/23/26

MORAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 6:00 PM

1.         PLEDGE - MINUTES ~TREASURER’S REPORT

2.         PUBLIC COMMENT

3.         Open bids for the 2 projects at the Silver Mountain warming building.

4.         Does the township want to renew the Food Service License for Silver Mountain?

5.         Choose a company and discuss roads that need dust control this year.

6.         Appoint inspectors for the May 5, 2026, special election.

7.         Approve a quote from FMCI to check for unmarked burial plots at Gros Cap Cemetery.

8.         The township is holding money for Caleb Leveille after his house fire on Martin Lake Road.

9.         Review the St. Ignace Fire Department Annual Report for 2025.

10.       OLD BUSINESS & UPDATES:

            -Update on the DNR Trust Fund Grant application.

11.       NEW BUSINESS:

12.       ADJOURN

02/05/26

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 66

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Moran Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, has adopted Ordinance No. 66, an ordinance to repeal Ordinance #24, Peddler’s Ordinance. Ordinance #24 controlled street vending, peddling, and soliciting in Moran Township.  Ordinance #24 was adopted on July 1, 1987, and is hereby repealed.  This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication in the St. Ignace News. 

The Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Moran Township Board held on February 4, 2026. The Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication. A copy of the ordinance is available for inspection at the Moran Township Hall, located at W1362 US Highway 2, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781, during regular business hours. For further information you may contact the Township Clerk at (906) 643-8027.

Publishing Date: February 11, 2026

Effective Date: February 11, 2026

Kristine R. Vallier

Township Clerk

02/05/26

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 65

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Moran Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, has adopted Ordinance No. 65, Mobile Vending, amending the Moran Township Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance provides for the regulation and permitting process relating to the sale of goods from a non-permanent structure, including food sold – ready for consumption.

 The Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Moran Township Board held on February 4, 2026.  The Ordinance shall become effective 7 days after the date of this publication. A copy of the ordinance is available for inspection on the Moran Township website; www.morantownship.com, or at the Moran Township Hall, located at W1362 US Highway 2, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781, during regular business hours. For further information you may contact the Township Clerk at (906) 643-8027.

 Publishing Date: February 11,  2026

Effective Date:   February 18, 2026

 Kristine Vallier

Township Clerk

11/11/25

Master Plan Adopted 2025

This is to notify you that Moran Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, has adopted an amendment to its Master Plan. In compliance with the requirements of Michigan Public Act 33 of 2008, we are also notifying you that a digital copy of the amended Master Plan, adopted October 29, 2025, can be downloaded from the Township’s website at: www.morantownship.com

10/07/25

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 64

MORAN TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 64

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS)

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Moran Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, has adopted Ordinance No. 64, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), amending the Moran Township Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance establishes minimum requirements and regulations for the construction, erection, placement, location, maintenance, modification, operation, and decommissioning of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Township in a manner that promotes economic development and ensures the protection of health, safety, and welfare while also avoiding adverse impacts to important areas such as agricultural lands, residential areas, endangered species habitats, conservation lands, and other sensitive lands.

The Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Moran Township Board held on October 1, 2025. The Ordinance shall become effective 7 days after the date of this publication. A copy of the ordinance is available for inspection at the Moran Township Hall, located at W1362 US Highway 2, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781, during regular business hours. For further information you may contact the Township Clerk at (906) 643-8027.

Publishing Date: October 15,  2025

Effective Date:  October 22,  2025

Kristine Vallier

Township Clerk

12/11/18

Gros Cap Church Preservation

Now Accepting Donations to help preservation efforts for this historic church. If you'd like to make a donation, please mail checks to: Gros Cap Church Preservation P.O. Box 364 St. Ignace, MI 49781.