Township Supervisor

Tom Balmes

PO Box 33
Au Train MI 49806
(906)892-8279

Current Elected Term Expires: 11/2028

Township Supervisor’s Statutory Duties:

Moderates board and annual meetings
Chief assessing officer (if certified)
Secretary to board of review
Township’s legal agent
Must maintain records of supervisor’s office
Responsible for tax allocation board budget (if applicable)
Develops township budget
Appoints some commission members
May call special township board meetings
May appoint a deputy

In addition to the Statutory Duties noted above, our Township Supervisor also oversees Ordinance Enforcement; acts as Liaison with employees and subcontractors; monitors the Heritage Trail Center, and shares responsibility of managing the Township Cemetery and social media accounts with the Township Clerk.

News / Notices

**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!

**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!

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