WHAT: Delhi Township is
competing with 8 other communities to win grant money from Blue
Cross Blue Shield in the 2012 Winter Warm-Up Blues Community
Challenge while promoting healthy lifestyles.
WHO: Anyone! Whether you’re
young or old, live in Delhi or just work in Delhi.
HOW: Be physically active
(walk, run, bike, lift weights, aerobics, swim, shovel, etc.) over
the next 8 weeks and report your activity (minutes, steps or miles)
on your personal webpage either daily or weekly. Easy as that! At
the end of 8 weeks the community with the most participants and
greatest activity wins. Don’t have a computer or e-mail address, we
can help. Call Tricia VanderPloeg at 694-2137.
WHERE: Anywhere! Participants
can walk, run, bike, shovel or workout anywhere convenient to them.
The Junior High and 9th Grade Campus are open to all
walkers Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
At “Please Select Your Plan”,
choose “Michigan, Blue Cross Blue
Shield.”
At “Please Select Your Group”,
choose "2012 Winter Warm Up Blues
Community Challenge."
At “Please Select Your
Program”,choose“2012 Winter Warm Up Blues
Community Challenge.”
At “Please Select Your Team”,
choose
Delhi Township.
Enter the required information
on the registration page and click “Submit.” You’re now
registered with a personal tracking page, which rolls-up under
your Team of choice for the 2012 Challenge!
Return to the
www.walkingworks.com login page to access your personal
tracking page to begin!
Note:
If you’ve previously registered with WalkingWorks, or participated in a
Blues’ Community Challenge you’ll need to re-register this year
as past program information has been cleared from the system.
Have Questions or Need More
Information, Contact Tricia VanderPloeg at 694-2137.
The Ingham County Parks and
Recreation Commission is
asking for public input for
the 2012-2016 Parks Master
Plan. The purpose of the
Master Plan is to develop a
frame work that will guide
decision making over the
five year period for which
the plan covers. The Five
Year Master Plan is also
requirement from the
Michigan Department of
Natural Resources for grant
eligibility.
Please take their online
survey.
Implementation of
the adopted 2007 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan is underway in
Delhi Township. As a part of this existing initiative, the Township
is considering a Complete Streetspolicy that would
help to facilitate the use of our public streets
by all users.
“Complete Streets”
embodies the concept that public streets should effectively and
safely accommodate all users including travelers in a car, on a
bike, walking, or in a wheelchair or mobility device.
And it is about healthy living and providing more
opportunities to get active while getting around town. It is also
about Safe Routes to School, and
recreational trails.
Learn more about Complete Streets
by watching the video below.
Delhi Township’s
Publicly Owned Treatment Works sheep are earning their keep! The
sheep were sheared in April and the wool was sent to Frankenmuth to
be made into yarn. The yarn was used to make socks, gloves and hats
in various sizes and styles. The styles and costs are:
Yarn -
$15.00/skein
Fingerless
Gloves - $13.00
Fingerless
Gloves with cap - $15.00
Beanie hat -
$12.00
Peruvian hat -
$15.00
Crew socks -
$13.00
Thick Hunter
socks - $24.00 (coming soon)
Yarn, gloves,
hats and socks are available at the Delhi Department of Public
Services, 1492 Aurelius Road, Holt. For more information please
call (517) 699-3874. Stay warm this winter with wool yarn, hats,
gloves and socks!
As a
means to provide transparency and accountability, Delhi Township
has presented most of this information in annual budgets and
Comprehensive Annual Financial
Reports.
However,
our new
Citizens Guide
and Performance Dashboard display this information in a
simple and interactive format.
There is good news for residents of Delhi Charter Township who want
to recycle more. The Recycling Center, located south of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant at McCue and Grovenburg Roads, will now
be accepting #3 - #7 household plastic containers. Examples include
plastic tubs for margarine, sour cream and cottage cheese; microwave
trays; and yogurt containers.
These plastics will be accepted in addition to #1 and #2
plastic bottles, which are currently being collected at the
Recycling Center. Visitors to the Recycling Center will find one
container to be used for all mixed plastic (#1 water bottles and
jugs, #2 laundry detergent/shampoo bottles and all #3 - #7
plastics).
Plastic materials that are not acceptable include the
following:
Plastic bags
Wax-coated,
paper milk or juice cartons
Styrofoam
containers/packaging
Syringes
Garden
hoses/rubber
Furniture
Pools
Toys
For more information, visit the Delhi Charter Township
Recycling page.
Have
you noticed the
recycle symbol on foam containers and packaging, but couldn't find a
place to take them? Dart Container in Holt is offering foam
recycling! Be good to the environment and drop off your #6 foam at
Dart Container Corporation's Holt, MI plant.
2148 Depot St., Holt,
MI 48842 - Open 24/7 - #6 foam only
With the recent
tornado warning over Memorial Day weekend, many residents have asked
when and how the outdoor warning system works.
The outdoor sirens
only sound if there is a tornado warning or 70 mph (or higher)
straight line winds. The sirens will sound for 3 minute bursts with
a break between each burst for the duration of the tornado warning.
If a tornado is sighted, the sirens will sound continuously until
the area is declared safe. There is no "all clear" signal given.
The purpose of the
outdoor warning system is to warn those who may be outdoors.
If you're not yet
signed up for direct debit,
click here for the form. Fill out the form online, check
the box for e-bills and provide your email address. Then print the
form, sign it and mail or drop off to the Township Treasurer's
office.
No more waiting in
line. No postage. No late fees. And less mail! You'll get a
sewer e-bill emailed each month and your account will be deducted
automatically.
Ever wonder what all those items are on your tax bill? Did you know
that Delhi only keeps about 12 to 16% of what you pay?
Here are the details of the typical Delhi tax bill:
School
Operating Millage is charged for all non-owner
occupied properties. In Michigan, residents are allowed
one property as their “principle residence”. The total
mills charged will vary depending on the school
district.
School
Debt Millage is for debts that school districts have
incurred that were voted on at some point in time. This
will vary depending on the school district.
County
Voted Millages include 911, airport, Special
Transportation, Juvenile Justice, Farmland Preservation
and the Zoo. These millages were voted on by all county
residents. See
www.ingham.org for additional Ingham County
information.
CATA
Millage is for the CATA bus system serving most of
Ingham County. This millage was voted on. See
www.cata.org for routes and additional information.
CADL
Library Millage is for the Capital Area District
Library. The Capital Area District Library serves most
of Ingham County. CADL operates thirteen libraries and
a bookmobile, which stops throughout the County. All of
these locations share resources and provide residents of
each community with access to all materials and services
offered by CADL. This millage was voted on. See
www.cadl.org for additional information.
Ingham ISD
Millage is for the Ingham Intermediate School District
which serves as a shared
community resource that creates networks of support and
enhances educational opportunities for all learners in
the service area. Programs include Capital Area Career
Center, School Development Services and special
education support. See
www.inghamisd.org for additional information.
LCC
Millage is for Lansing Community College. See
www.lcc.edu for additional information. This
millage was voted on.
Township Operating
Millage is used for operating expenses of the township
including Department of Public Services, Parks &
Recreation and personnel. This millage was voted on.
Fire Equipment
Millage is used for equipment and training uses of the
Delhi Township fire department. This millage was voted
on.
Fire/EMS Millage is used for the
majority of the funding for the fire and EMS department
at Delhi Township. This millage was voted on.
Police
Millage is used for the majority of the funding of the
Delhi Division of the Ingham County Sherriff’s
department. This millage was voted on.
Special Assessments
are itemized at the end of the bill and include charges
for streetlights, delinquent sewer, road improvements
and charges from the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s
office for drain work (see
www.ingham.org under “elected officials” for more
information on drains).
While residents and business owners pay their
property taxes to Delhi Charter Township, The Township only
keeps anywhere from 12 to 16%.
For administrative efficiency, Delhi
Township collects and disburses taxes for Holt, Mason, Lansing
and Eaton Rapids Schools, Ingham County, Capital Area District
Library, Capital Area Transportation
Authority, Ingham Intermediate School District, Lansing
Community College and the State of
Michigan.
You
may have noticed
new “mid-block” pedestrian crossings
located in the Township. One is located on Cedar Street in the
vicinity of Edru Skating Rink.Another is on Willoughby Road
near Maple Ridge Cemetery. And the newest
crossing will soon be completed on Cedar Street near the Sam Corey
Senior Center and entrance to Veteran's Memorial Gardens.
These crosswalks
allow people using the sidewalk or trail to cross the road in a safe
and convenient manner. It is important that all drivers understand
that they must stop for any pedestrian either in the crosswalk or
approaching it. The pedestrian always has the right-of-way
and the driver must yield.
As we strive to
make Delhi more walkable and continue new phases of the trail
system, you'll see more of these "mid-block" pedestrian crossings.
Please be aware of
these new crosswalks in the community and drive appropriately.
GIS Viewer
What
is GIS?
GIS is
an
acronym
for
geographic
information
systems
or
geographic
information
science.
Most
commonly,
people
think of
maps
when
they
hear the
term
GIS.
However
GIS is
much
more
than
just
maps.
GIS
helps us
answer
questions
and
solve
problems
by
looking
at data
in a way
that is
quickly
understood
and
easily
shared.
Visit
the
GIS page
for
more
information
and to
get
started
with the
GIS
Viewer.
To be quickly
notified of area emergencies and other important information that
may not be pertinent for the township web site, facebook or twitter,
Delhi Township residents may now subscribe to the Delhi Township
Nixle site. The Nixle site provides the user with the ability to
sign up for instant notification in cases where information needs to
be disseminated to the public quickly.
Nixle is a
Community Information Service providing one source for access to
credible real-time community information. Nixle provides communities
throughout the country with news and information that is both
proximate and personally relevant. Nixle makes this information
instantly available over web, mobile, and smart phone devices.
As an example,
Delhi Township Public Works may have a road closed, and a message
may then be sent out to subscribers updating the community on the
road closure.
There is no cost
for this service. Any interested Delhi Township resident may
subscribe by going to
www.nixle.com.
When signing up,
you will first fill in pertinent information, then be directed to a
page wherein you can specify what information you wish to receive,
i.e., a Delhi Township resident may request information for Holt,
Delhi Township and Ingham County, or you may wish to request only
Holt information.
The Delhi Charter Township
Wastewater Treatment Plant has been honored bythe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for innovative
efforts to protectour environment.
The Delhi plant received the
PISCES (Performance and Innovation in the
SRF Creating Environmental Success) award for developing the state's
firstintegrated biomass-to-energy
digester system, in which residuals or “leftovers”from the wastewater treatment process are “digested” (treated
and stabilized) sothey can be safely
returned to the environment as nutrient-rich biosolids. Theheat and energy component of this system will reduce the
demand for naturalgas and electricity,
yielding an annual energy savings of more than $75,000. Thenew digester should go online by this summer.
“We are honored to have our work
recognized by the EPA,” said Sandra Diorka,Director of Public Services for Delhi Charter Township. “The
digester systemrepresents another
important advance toward sustainability in Delhi Township.”Township Supervisor Stuart Goodrich added, “The digester
project is the lateststride taken by the
township in its ongoing commitment to recycling, reuse,environmental education, and a ‘green’ approach to wastewater
and solid waste management.”
The Delhi Township plant serves
more than 25,000 people in the township andtwo small portions of the city of Lansing. "It is an honor
for the U.S.Environmental Protection
Agency to recognize one of Michigan's wastewatertreatment facilities for their innovative, efficient,
effective protection of theenvironment,"
said Director Steven Chester, who presented the award.
