Delta Township monthly news & updates
Vol. 5 | Issue 5
2019
2019 Delta Rocks! Family Festival
June 22, 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 6:00 p.m.
Sharp Park, Delta Township  
Sharp Park is the place to be on Saturday, June 22 for all the excitement of the 21st Annual Delta Rocks! Family Festival. The entire family will have a great time participating in the many fun family activities. Admission, as well as most activities are free with only a few having a minimal charge. The festival will run from 12-6 p.m. so plan on spending the day with us. Delta Township will be providing a free continuous shuttle from the Lansing Mall parking lot to Sharp Park from 12-6:30 p.m.

2019 Activities/Events (Subject to Change)

  • Art Area – Including Easels
  • Kids Bingo 
  • Bubble Booth – Have fun making bubbles at the bubble booth.
  • Business Expo – Stroll through the Business Expo tent to see what our local businesses have to offer. If your business is interested in being in the Expo, please click on the Business Expo Application Link to obtain an application. 2019 Business Expo Application (pdf)
  • Chalk Art
  • Children’s Make-it-Take-it Craft Booths
  • Community Art Project
  • Concessions – There will be lots of yummy food to enjoy including the Smoke N’ Pig BBQ Food Truck, hot dogs, popcorn, elephant ears, fresh squeezed lemonade, cotton candy, ice cream bars, and more.
  • Delta Placemaking Activity
  • DJ – Jammin’ DJ’s will provide music and announcements throughout the day. 
  • Easel Painting – Come and paint a cool picture at the easels.
  • Face Painting – Stop at the free face painting booth to get your face painted. Courtesy of West Lansing Church of Christ.
  • Fire Safety Trailer – Courtesy of the Delta Township Fire Department.
  • Game Area – Courtesy of West Lansing Church of Christ.
  • I Am Delta Temporary Tattoos
  • Inflatables including foam madness – Cliff Hanger, Double Rush Obstacle Course, Crayon Fun Activity Combo, Dolphin Water Slide (you will get wet on this one!), Foam Madness, and an Air Ball Batting Cage ($.75 per activity or $5 for unlimited wrist bank)
  • Lawn Game Area
  • Large Sandbox Area
  • Michigan Child Identification Program – Courtesy of the Wacousta-DeWitt Masonic Lodge
  • NERF Mobile Gaming Area
  • Non-Profit Area – Visit booths set up by local non-profits and learn more about them. If you are interested in being a part of the non-profit area, please click on the Non-Profit Application Link to obtain an application. 2019 Non-Profit Application (pdf)
  • Petting Zoo
  • Photo Op Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Soccer Billiards – Come and challenge a friend to this unique game using your feet.
  • Sports Challenge – Race against the clock through the challenge course which includes a tire course, football throw, and army crawl.
  • Sugar Tube Craft
  • Super Sling Shot – Shoot water balloons at a cool target using our 10 foot sling shot.
  • Tot Spot – Toddlers will love playing in the sand and water tables, trying out the instruments, and more.
  • Trackless Train – Children can take a ride on the free festival train.
  • Twistars Fun Area – Courtesy of Twistars Gymnastics

We Need Volunteers!
Interested in becoming a volunteer? The Delta Rocks! Family Festival has many opportunities! Please email or call Kathy Sobczyk ( ksobczyk@deltami.gov ) at 517-323-8555.

Interested in Sponsoring this event?
Sponsors are being sought for the Delta Rocks! Family Festival. For more information, please contact Kathy at ksobczyk@deltami.gov .
Join Us for the 51st Annual Delta Township Fireworks
Join Delta Township and nearly 20,000 greater Lansing residents, for the 51st Annual Delta Township Fireworks Display on Wednesday, July 3 at Sharp Park. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Put your business' name in front of thousands of area residents and enjoy VIP treatment in our reserved sponsors area. Want more information? Visit our website here and fill out an online entry form. It's that simple. For questions, please contact the Delta Township Parks and Recreation Department at
517-323-8555.
Willow Canoe Launch Now Open!
Delta Township opened the Willow Canoe Launch, located at 6507 West Willow Hwy., on Saturday, May 25 for recreational use after the final punch list was completed. One of the finishing touches included the installation of the floating dock, which was placed on April 23. Hours of operation are from dawn to dusk.

The Willow Canoe Launch is the second launch to be completed and the first fully handicapped accessible launch along the Grand River in Delta Township; a third is set to be built at Delta Mills Park this summer. The project was awarded a $162,500 grant through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund which included a 50% match contribution from the Township.

Delta Township is centrally located along the Middle Grand River Heritage Water Trail and over recent years it has seen many efforts to increase accessibility to the river for fishing, paddling sports, and also environmental conservation efforts. The Middle Grand River Heritage Water Trail spans from the Smithville dam upstream of Eaton Rapids, through downtown Lansing, to the Lyons Dam in Lyons, Michigan. In addition to Delta Township, many other communities along this water trail have invested resources improving the quality of life for residents.
Delta Mills Canoe Launch (riverside park) to Close June 3 for Construction
Delta Township’s Delta Mills Park Canoe Launch and riverside portion of the park, will be closed beginning June 3, 2019 in preparation for the construction of the new canoe launch and pathway. The southern portion of the park, including the playground, restrooms, pavilion, pickleball courts, and ball fields will remain open for use. The Grand Woods Canoe Launch and the newly opened Willow Canoe Launch are available to water traffic throughout the project. The project is expected to conclude in early fall.
 
The Delta Mills Canoe Launch will be the third canoe launch and second fully handicapped accessible launch in the Township. Funding for the project was provided in part by a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant in the amount $237,500 and requires a 50% match contribution on the part of the Township.
Taming the Lawn Jungle!
As a friendly reminder, residents are required to keep lawn length to a height no greater than eight inches in length on average across a property throughout the growing season. 

Properties not in compliance will be mowed by the Township or it's agent at a cost to the property owner. The minimum charge will be in effect for all properties mowed by the Township. Properties requiring more than one hour mowing time will be charged the minimum rate plus the additional rate per 20-minute increment outlined below.
The above schedule depicts the minimum charge in effect for all properties each time the property is mowed by the Township or its agent.

The Township works hard to be proactive in its enforcement, however, residents can report violations  here  .

* It is assumed each property will be a minimum of one hour for violation mowing. An additional $30 will be added for each 20-minute increment over one hour for violation mowing. 
Delta Township Board
Kenneth R. Fletcher
Supervisor
Mary R. Clark
Clerk
Howard A. Pizzo
Treasurer
Fonda J. Brewer
Trustee
Andrea M. Cascarilla
Trustee
Dennis R. Fedewa
Trustee
Karen J. Mojica
Trustee
Annual On-Site Property Data Verification
(Assessors may be in your neighborhood)
The Assessing Department has begun its annual on-site property data verification project. This program is part of a Michigan State Tax Commission directive where each property should be visited at least once every five years to ensure accurate property records. Visits will involve verifying measurements, taking photos and interviewing property owners to ensure properties are assessed fairly and accurately. Please contact the Delta Township Assessor's Office at 517-323-8520 with any questions.
Overnight Parking Ordinance Reminder
With RV season upon us, we would like to remind our residents that no person shall park any vehicle, including a vehicle used for commercial or recreational purposes, or any trailer on either side of any highway, freeway, street, or roadway located within the township between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. of any day.

A person who violates this section will receive a municipal civil infraction. The civil fine associated with this section shall be set from time to time by the Township Board by resolution.

If you have questions or would like to speak with someone about overnight parking, please contact the Manager's Office at 517-323-8590.
What's New in Delta

  • The Hilton Garden Inn & Blume Restaurant, located at 633 N. Canal Rd. is now open.
  • The Sportsman's Warehouse, located at 8757 Delta Market Dr. is now open.
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading Program: A Universe of Stories
Kick-Off Parties
All Ages: Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Teens: Friday, June 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The 2019 Summer Reading Program will begin in June with programs for all ages and prizes for reading. This year’s theme is A Universe of Stories, with a focus on space. Programs will include storytimes, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, Paws for Reading, family movies, a Youth Art Show, and more. DTDL will also host a variety of fun and interactive children’s performers. Join us at our kick-off party on June 8 for games, food, and summer reading registration.
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town  - Delta Township locations for the June 1 "Be A Tourist in Your Own Town" event hosted by the Greater Lansing Convention and Vistor's Bureau include: Eaglemonk Pub, Funtyme Adventure Park, Lansing Model Railroad Club, Woldumar Nature Center and Zap Zone. Click   here  for more information about this event. 
2018 Water Quality Report Now Available

The 2018 Annual Water Quality Report is now available for review online. Click the button below to view this report and past year's reports.
 Improve your Neighborhood with a Grant from Delta Township
Delta Township created this program so residential neighborhoods and neighborhood organizations can apply for matching funds for improving their identification and welcome signs to their neighborhood. Matching funds will be available on a first come/first serve basis and typical grant awards are in the amount of $500. It is part of the Township's goal to help create community identity, neighborhood involvement, and encourage and maintain the character of residential neighborhoods.

Application Process
Completed applications should be submitted to the Delta Township Accounting Department. All applications received will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt. Once a grant has been awarded, the project lead person will be notified via email. For questions about the grant program please contact Jeff Anderson, Finance Director at 517-323-8510 or via email at janderson@deltami.gov .
Delta Township strives to offer services that help to make our Township a great community to live in. That is why we offer multiple recycling opportunities to our residents throughout the the year including general paper, plastic, glass and metal recycling; yard waste disposal; and monthly electronics recycling.
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Eaton County 
Satellite Office
The Eaton County Clerk's office and Treasurer's office are holding hours in the lower level of the Delta Township Administration Building. 

Please see the following schedule for days and times the satellite office will be open:

County Clerk
Holds hours every first and third Friday of each month 
from 9 a.m. to  1 p.m.

County Treasurer
Holds hours every second and fourth Friday of each month from  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Public Transportation
 
EATRAN is a countywide open-door, curb-to-curb public transportation service offered in Eaton County. 

Call to Schedule a ride at: 
517-543-4087 -or-
517-371-3312

Click  here  for more information.

Click the image to view the service map
Delta Township Department Directors
Rick Kane
Utilities Director

Marcus Kirkpatrick
Parks & Rec. Director 

David Marquette
IT Director
Mary Rzepczynski
DTDL Director

Lt. Ross Tyrell
ECSO - Delta Patrol

Ernie West
Township Engineer
Have Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?
E-mail the Editor  
(517) 323-8590
Township Clerk
(517) 323-8500
Township Manager's Office
(517) 323-8590
Delta Township | www.deltami.gov