= Town Board:
Your “Sophomore” Supervisor, Russ Georgesen will not be running for
reelection when his third term expires in March 2004. This provides an
opportunity for any of you that live in Canosia Township to file for the
election. The process is easy. Contact our Town Clerk, Sue Brooks after
the first of the year. The exact dates will be posted at our official
posting places. The cost is $2.00. The election will be March 9, 2004. The
job involves running all aspects of Canosia Town Government, from
determining a budget and recommending the tax levy, Cemetery, building and
maintaining roads, to operation of the sewer district to Planning and
Zoning. All this plus much, much, more. The Board meets the first
Wednesday every month. [Editor’s note: This is the position I have had for
the last nine years and I have enjoyed serving Canosia’s residents and
representing and promoting the Township locally, regionally and
nationally. It’s been a great experience. I will to talk to anyone who is
considering running. Call Russ at 729-8108.]
= Planning
Commission: Canosia needs to hire a secretary and appoint one member
to the board at this time. If you are interested in serving, call anyone
on the Town Board and let them know. Also, please let them know if you
would be available at a later time. There are five member on the Planning
Commission and five members on the Board of Adjustment.
= Fire Department: The Canosia Volunteer Fire Department is a very
important aspect of Township Government. These are your neighbors that are
trained to provide fire protection and emergency medical first responder
functions to you. If you are interested in learning these functions, stop
by the fire department during one of their meetings or training sessions
the second, third or fourth Tuesday of the month or call Percy Johnson at
729-7790
= Historical
Society: This is a group of individuals that keep track of the history
of our Township. They document items and events associated with Canosia.
If you are interested in or you have some of these treasures call Audrey
Eaton at 729-8963.
= Newsletter:
The 1995 Canosia Comprehensive Plan called for getting more
information to the residents. The first newsletter was published November
1995, three were published in 1996 and quarterly publication began March
1997. This is the 31st Newsletter. The next Newsletter will be published
when we have an found an individual to work with the current editor. It
could be you!
Compensation:
The township does provide expenses and/or some payments for your time.
You won’t make a lot of money, but you will get a nice rich feeling from
serving your community and the knowledge you gain will be with you the
rest of your life!