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In 2021, the Silver Lake Property Owners Association (SLPOA) board worked with MI EGLE and Washtenaw County to develop a plan and petition targeted to help treat invasive species on our lake. The Special Assessment District (SAD) Petition Committee collected signatures from more than 70% of eligible participants. Completed petitions were delivered to Dexter and Putnam Townships on November 14, 2022. Putnam Township passed its resolution to enact a Special Assessment District on January 18, 2023 and Dexter Township passed its resolution on February 21, 2023.
1. The Washtenaw County Division of Public Works approved the Special Assessment District to manage aquatic invasive species on Silver Lake on August 16, 2023.
2. The cost per parcel is on their website and will appear on our winter tax bills.
3. Treatment will begin in 2024.
Read updates on the Washtenaw County website:
https://www.washtenaw.org/3819/Silver-Lake
Bookmark this page for updates, and refer to the following links for more information about the SAD and lake quality issues.
For further information, please reach out to our board at silver.lake.property.owners@gmail.com. Your question will be directed to the appropriate board or committee member.
The Washtenaw County Division of Public Works passed the Silver Lake SAD on August 16, 2023. The assessment will appear on property owner taxes on the upcoming tax bill, with services to begin in 2024.
History of meetings below: THIRD Public Hearing
on Silver Lake SAD
https://www.washtenaw.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4445
Date:
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time:
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
Conference Room 2010
Address:
Washtenaw County Western Service Center
705 N Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Contact:
734-222-6860
Email:
email us
Link:
Pursuant to Act 267, Public Act of Michigan, NOTICE is hereby given by the Washtenaw County Division of Public Works that the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Public Works will be held.
Members of the public may attend virtually at through zoom:
Meeting ID: 884 2466 3465
Passcode: 678203
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88424663465?pwd=SEFrdldRYUdVZkQxUk0zTjBTT3doZz09
Members
Members
Evan Pratt, Water Resources Commissioner, Secretary
E-mail: pratte@washtenaw.org
Andrew Schmidt, Chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2025
E-mail: andrew.schmidt@dteenergy.com
Lauren Smith, Vice-chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Email: lmariesmith30@gmail.com
Molly Maciejewski
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
E-mail: mmaciejewski@a2gov.org
Jason Maciejewski, Board of Commissioners’ Liaison
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
E-mail: Maciejewskij@Washtenaw.org
Kathleen Root
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
E-mail: rootk@mlwsa.org
Gary McCririe
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
E-mail: garymccririe@gmail.com
Brian Weinert
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
E-mail: bryancweinert@gmail.com
*REVISED* COUNTY SAD pricing per parcel
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office has forwarded the "Notice of Public Hearings" regarding the Silver Lake Special Assessment District (SAD) and published the price property owners will pay by property. The pricing key indicates that the following amounts will be assessed by parcel on the winter tax bill.
Waterfront residential properties $410/per year
Commercial $820/per year
Commercial with more than 10 slips $1,420/per year
Department of Natural Resources $22,642/per year
Non-waterfront residential properties with lake access $172/per year
Screen shot of previous parcel costs is below.
The project budget expense breakdown from the County may be viewed here.
*REVISED* COUNTY SAD pricing per parcel
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office has forwarded the "Notice of Public Hearings" regarding the Silver Lake Special Assessment District (SAD) and published the price property owners will pay by property. The pricing key indicates that the following amounts will be assessed by parcel on the winter tax bill.
Waterfront residential properties $467.50/per year
Commercial $935/per year
Commercial with more than 10 slips $1,135/per year
Department of Natural Resources $17,832.50/per year
Non-waterfront residential properties with lake access $195/per year
The project budget expense breakdown from the County may be viewed here.
Public Hearings announced
1st PUBLIC HEARING June 14, 202,3 6:00 PM
2nd PUBLIC HEARING July 17, 2023, 6:00 PM
Both hearings will be held at the Dexter Township Hall.
The future of the SAD is now in the hands of the County (no longer up to the Lake Association nor the Townships). "Notice of Public Hearings to Residents 5.23.23" was issued by Theo Eggermont at Washtenaw County with more detail about what each hearing will entail. Property owners will soon receive a mailed copy and may also view the document on the County website and by clicking on the pdf below. Per that document,
"Please TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the owner or any person having an interest in property that is specially assessed may file a written appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after confirming the special assessment roll. However, appearance and protest at the public hearing on the special assessment roll are required in order to appeal the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner or a party in interest or his or her agent may (1) appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment or (2) file his or her appearance or protest by letter before the close of the hearing."
The Silver Lake Association meets on Saturday, June 3rd, 10:00 am at the Hunt/Fish Post. Please attend the meeting if you have questions about the SAD that can be answered by the SLA Board, or send your requests to Silver.Lake.Property.Owners@gmail.com by May 31st with your questions and comments so that we can address them at the meeting.
5 SAD Public Hearing Notices to Residents 5.23.23.pdf6 SAD REVISED 23-0526 Silver Lake SAD Parcel Breakdown.pdf7 SAD REVISED Silver Lake SAD Budget breakdown_ (002) v2 23-0526.pdfIn 2021, the Silver Lake Property Owners Association (SLPOA) board worked with MI EGLE and Washtenaw County to develop a plan and petition targeted to help treat invasive species on our lake. The Special Assessment District (SAD) Petition Committee collected signatures from more than 70% of eligible participants. Completed petitions were delivered to Dexter and Putnam Townships on November 14, 2022. Putnam Township passed its resolution to enact a Special Assessment District on January 18, 2023 and Dexter Township passed its resolution on February 21, 2023.
Washtenaw County is in the process of reviewing and compiling information for two public hearings on the matter. Please review the PDF "Implementing a Lake Management Program" below on misilverlake.org for more detail about what happens after passage of the resolution. Contact Washtenaw County officials at:
www.ewashtenaw.org/publicworks publicworks@ewashtenaw.org 734-222-6860
Send comments by email directly to Township Trustees at the addresses below.
TBD, Supervisor -- Office: (734) 426-3767 -- Email: supervisor@dextertownship.org
Michelle Stamboulellis, Clerk -- Office: (734) 426-3767 -- Email: clerk@dextertownship.org
Maris Metz, Treasurer -- Office Phone: (734) 426-3767 -- Email: treasurer@dextertownship.org
Laura Sanders, Trustee -- Office Phone: (734) 726-7591 -- Email: lsanders@dextertownship.org
Karen Sikkenga, Trustee -- Office Phone: (734) 726-7593 -- Email: ksikkenga@dextertownship.org
Karen Nolte, Trustee -- Office Phone: (734) 726-7594 -- Email: knolte@dextertownship.org
Lonnie Scott, Trustee -- Office Phone: (734) 426-3767 -- Email: lscott@dextertownship.org
For further information, please reach out to our board at silver.lake.property.owners@gmail.com. Your question(s) will be directed to the appropriate board or committee member. Bookmark misilverlake.org and our facebook page for updates on SAD timeline, meetings, and further information.
23-0117 Dexter Township Resolution - draft postponed until 23-0221.pdf23-0118 Putnam Township Resolution - PASSED.pdfSAD FAQ.docx - Google Docs.pdfBig Silver Petition Drive Results_Dexter.pdfWashtenaw County information https://www.washtenaw.org/203/Special-Assessments:
lake-management-process-infographic-feb-2017-white.pdfSpecial Assessment Appeal Process (PDF).pdfPage updated
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