Township Treasurer

Kristy Cota

PO Box 33
Au Train MI 49806
(906) 387-4353
autraintreasurer@gmail.com

Current Elected Term Expires: 11/2028

Township Treasurer's Statutory Duties:

Collects real and personal property taxes
Keeps an account of township receipts (revenues) and expenditures
Issues township checks
Deposits township revenues in approved depositories
Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles
Collects delinquent personal property tax
Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting property tax
Collects mobile home specific tax
Must appoint a deputy
Must post a surety bond

In addition to the Statutory Duties noted above, our Township Treasurer subcontracts to collect summer taxes on behalf of school districts, and maintains the township hall rental calendar. They also work closely with the Township Assessor.

PROPERTY TAXES

The Au Train Township Treasurer only handles taxes for the current tax year. To pay delinquent taxes from previous years, contact the Alger County Treasurer (https://www.algercounty.gov/departments/county_treasurer/index.php)

Current Tax Year:
Taxes are collected by the Au Train Township Treasurer twice per fiscal year. Tax bills are mailed the 1st of July and December. Checks should be made payable to Au Train Township. If you would like a receipt, please include a self-addressed envelope with your tax payment.

Pay by mail – Mail your checks to: Au Train Township Treasurer, PO Box 33, Au Train MI 49806-0033

Drop off – Checks and tax bill may be placed in the Clerk/Treasurer 24-Hour Dropbox located on the office door. (This is monitored and picked up daily during tax collection months).

Pay with Credit Card –
We have two options for payment with your credit card:

Au Train Township BS&A Online: https://bsaonline.com/?uid=861 – Choose pay a Bill

OR to pay-by-phone call: (906) 826-8115

You are responsible for notifying the township of your correct mailing address. You can send that change to: autraintreasurer@gmail.com to update our files.

SUMMER TAXES:
These are mailed the beginning of July. Due by mid-September (Please see your current tax bill for the exact due date).

IF YOUR SUMMER TAXES ARE PAST DUE, CONTACT THE TREASURER BEFORE SENDING PAYMENT!!
What you owe has changed and the amount of interest charged varies. The tax bill increases by one-percent (1%) for every month a tax bill is past due. Even if a payment is only a few days late, the law requires the addition of an interest charge. One percent (1%) monthly interest will accrue up until the last day in February of the following year. From this point on (March 1st) – Taxes are due and payable to the Alger County Treasurer.

WINTER TAXES:
There are mailed the beginning of December and are due by the final day of February or March 1st (Please see your current tax bill for the exact due date). As of March 1st, property taxes are due and payable to the Alger County Treasurer (https://www.algercounty.gov/departments/county_treasurer/index.php)

Each year all past due taxes are turned over to Alger County. You must now pay the taxes amount plus delinquent interest and fees. To pay past due taxes contact the Alger County Treasurer at (906)387-4535 / or by email: pjohnson@algercounty.gov. to verify the exact amount due.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES:
Personal Property Taxes (PPT) apply to all businesses with Michigan. However, any small business within the Township are likely exempt from paying but must contact the Au Train Township Assessor via email: autrainassessor@gmail.com – to obtain the correct PPT Exemption Form (https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/property/ppt/personal-property-tax-forms)

Personal Property Taxes are payable to: Au Train Township and mailed to: Au Train Township Treasurer, PO Box 33, Au Train MI 49806-0033

You can pay your tax bill online by clicking the link above with a credit/debit card (A processing fee will be applied).

News / Notices

**Important Holiday Garbage Pickup Notice from GFL!**

Au Train Township Residents – If your collection day is Friday, July 4th, it will be delayed and picked up on Saturday instead.

If you have any questions, please contact GFL direct at 906-387-2646.

Thank you!

**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**