Fire Department

Au Train Township
Fire Department
P.O. Box 33
Au Train, MI 49806

Fire Chief: Perry King
(906) 202-1271
Asst. Fire Chief: Justen Knuttila
(906) 202-3777
Hall Captain: Codey Grahovac

The Au Train Township Fire Department is a Paid Volunteer Department, with approximately 20 current members. We have cooperative agreements with surrounding Township Departments to offer assistance as needed. We also provide Fire Protection Services to Grand Island Township.

We operate three fire halls within the community. Au Train, Christmas and the 16 Mile Lake area.

News / Notices

**PER GFL – THIS MUST STOP OR OUR COLLECTION PICKUP IS AT RISK FOR THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP!!**

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN CARTS OR DUMPSTERS…..

Refrigerators

Freezers

Liquids of any kind

Batteries!!! (Several have been left in the Old Plank Road Dumpster and next to Carts)

Large construction items that will get stuck in the dumpster

Steel/metal should be brought to the landfill to be recycled (no cost)

ALSO,

Everything must be in the cart and the lid closed or your entire cart will not be picked up. If you have more than one – they must be placed 3′ apart.

If you have any questions, please contact GFL at the Wood Island Landfill (906)387-2646.

**PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN AND PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – JULY 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM**

Please be advised that the Au Train Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed Au Train Township Master Plan. The Planning Commission will then conduct a public hearing for proposed amendments to the Au Train Township Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the amendments are to revise and amend sections of the Ordinance regulating the application process for conditional use permits, and the application process and regulations for short-term rental uses. After receiving comments, the Planning Commission may review and discuss any comments received and recommend action to the Township Board.

The public hearings will take place at 6:00pm ET on July 10, 2025 at the Au Train Township Hall, N7569 Spruce St. Au Train, MI 49806. A copy of the draft Master Plan and draft Ordinance amendment can be found at www.autraintownship.gov. – Written comments and requests for accommodation will be accepted prior to the hearings and can be addressed to: Au Train Township Planning Commission Attn: Donna Shields, Zoning Administrator In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com

Proposed Master Plan –
https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Au-Train-Township-Master-Plan.pdf

Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments – https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DRAFT-Zoning-Ordinance-Amendment-07102025.pdf

**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – Effective May 5, 2025

The Au Train Township Board has put a 3-month moratorium on accepting applications for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit as the Planning Commission continues necessary updates and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.

Please see the Resolution https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STR-Moratorium-May-5-2025-APPROVED.pdf

**UPCOMING – SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY**

The Township will be offering a Spring Clean up at the GFL Wood Island Landfill on Saturday June 7th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. More details to follow. Mark your calendars!

Au Train Township Spring Cleanup

Saturday, June 7th

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Where: Wood Island Landfill, Munising

YOU MUST PROVIDE NAME AND PROPERTY ADDRESS A LIMIT OF ONE TRUCK LOAD PER HOUSEHOLD

Please contact Supervisor, Tom Balmes at 906/892-8279, with questions.

TIRES (without rims) will be accepted, a MAXIMUM of 4 per household will be strictly enforced.

MATTRESSES will be accepted, with a maximum of 1 per household.

NO Construction materials accepted – wood remnants, roofing etc.

NO Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioning units will be accepted (with or without freon).

Additional items that WILL NOT be accepted: Ashes, brush, yard waste, leaves, propane tanks, batteries, engines or motors containing gas or oil, fuel tanks, air conditioning units, and drums of any size. NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED (gas, oil, paints, thinners, insecticides, anti-freeze or anything containing PCP’s).

**NOTICE OF 63-DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN**

The Au Train Township Board has authorized the distribution and public comment period on its proposed Master Plan pursuant to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The public comment period will be open April 21 to July 1, 2025. After this period, the AuTrain Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on the proposed Master Plan.

Copies of the proposed Master Plan may be viewed at the Au Train Township Hall by appointment. Digital copies of the plan may be viewed at www.autraintownship.gov and www.cuppad.org.
Written comments, questions and requests for accommodation may be sent to:
Au Train Township Planning Commission Attn: Donna Shields, Zoning Administrator
In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com

https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DRAFT-Master-Plan-04072025.pdf

**IMPORTANT GARBAGE PICKUP INFORMATION**

Per GFL (Adam – Wood Island Landfill 01/16/2025) – ALL GARBAGE CARTS NEED TO BE PLACED FOR PICKUP by 6:00 am!

With new drivers, route changes, weather delays – they are hoping to get back on schedule. Our contract calls for pickup to begin as early as 6:00 am.

Previous times should no longer be taken into consideration.

If you have questions contact GFL direct at (906)387-2646 or Supervisor, Tom Balmes at (906)892-8279.

Thank you!

**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**