Spotlight News Archive
01/20/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING / NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE
Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Meeting Change
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Moran Township Hall, W1362 US-2, St. Ignace, Michigan.
On February 23, 2026, at 6pm, the Moran Township Planning Commission will conduct two (2) site plan reviews and a special land use permit public hearing.
The Planning Commission will consider site plan review of Enbridge Energy Partners proposed storage building/garage at N895 Martin Lake Rd.; and Chad Belonga’s proposed maintenance/storage/office building at W1052 US-2.
The Moran Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing for a Special Land Use Permit #26-01, requested by Chad Belonga for a commercial/industrial maintenance/storage building and office, under article 15A.04(j), located at W1052 US-2, parcel #49-008-023-021-00.
This notification is posted in accordance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Fred Strich, Zoning Administrator Phone: 906 643-8027 Fax: 906 643-7208
12/30/25
MORAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 6:00 PM
1. PLEDGE - MINUTES ~TREASURER’S REPORT
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. Discuss plans for the warming building at Silver Mountain Recreation Area
4. Update Identity Theft Prevention Program
5. Discuss date for the Spring Clean-up
6. Approve budget amendment
7. Approve a single tract groomer attachment for the Snow Dog at a cost of $799.99
8. OLD BUSINESS & UPDATES:
-Approve the Official Purchase Agreement & Terms from Mt. Holiday for the groomer
9. NEW BUSINESS:
-Certificate of Achievement 2025 PA 660 Assessment Audit Review
10. ADJOURN
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.
P.O. Box 364
(906) 643-8027