​​In the following pages you can learn all about Pleasanton Township, it's history, present state, and some about our future. Also you may be interested in renting the hall, reading township or zoning ordinances, or getting an absentee voter ball

NOTICE

 
​PLEASANTON TOWNSHIP
PO BOX 145
BEAR LAKE, MI 49614
(231)864-2584
 
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES
 
The Township of Pleasanton is a rural community located in Northwestern Manistee County. The Township is traversed north/south by US 31.
The Township is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees.  The Township employs 2 part time employees.
The 2020 census places the Township population at 872 persons. The Township Board and Planning Commission are fully committed to preserving the rural character of the Township and delicate natural resources that make the Township a unique and desirable home.  The Township has 6 zoning districts with the US 31 corridor allowing commercial by special use.
The Township has an agreement with the Manistee County Sheriff office to enforce our stand- alone ordinances, which include-Noise Ordinance, Nuisance Ordinance, Road End Ordinance, Mass Gathering Ordinance, ORV Ordinance and Park Rules Ordinance.
The Township employs a zoning administrator that is the enforcement officer for the zoning ordinance.
The Township is looking to retain a “full service” legal firm to represent it in a variety of legal matters. The information submitted in your proposal should include experience, qualifications and fee schedule to be reviewed for the purpose of selecting a firm to provide legal representation.  It is anticipated that the Township will select one firm that will serve as general counsel for a minimum two-year period with the option to extend. 
The Township is seeking a legal firm with strong knowledge and experience in Municipal matters.  The legal firm will provide legal support and render opinions on a variety of issues including:  general legal services, Planning and Zoning, personnel, personal property tax collection and Michigan Tax Tribunal if needed.
If interested, please send a proposal and qualifications to the Township before July 8, 2025.  At that time the Township Board will choose two or three firms to interview.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.  Please do not hesitate to call us should you have any questions.
Pleasanton Township
 
Carol Merrill, Clerk
231-510-6119
Chelsea Harvey, Supervisor
231-649-0860
 
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OPEN POSITIONS

We are also seeking an alternate member for the Zoning Board of Appeal; the Board of Appeals meets as needed to review variance requests.
Please send letters of interest to: Carol Merrill, Pleasanton Township Clerk, PO Box 145, Bear Lake, MI 49614.  For more information, please call 231-510-6119. 


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Pleasanton  Township Planning Commission would like your input!
Your opinion matters.  The Planning Commission would like your input into the Master Plan currently being worked on. 
Please take a moment to complete the questionnaire below and send to the address listed or email to  [email protected]. 
Thank you in advance for your support and input!
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Pleasanton Township Master Plan Questionnaire        Master Plan Document

HALL RENTAL AGREEMENT  To reserve hall call Supervisor Chelsea Harvey  (231) 649-0860 (Text or Call)

Tax collection & Transfer Station passes - Treasurer Judy Girven (231) 864-3470

Election information - Clerk Carol Merrill (231) 510-6119  

Cemetery/Sexton - Lori Mullet (231) 342-6045