Blue Lake Township is governed by a five-member Township Board consisting of a Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and two Trustees. This board serves as the main governmental entity and carries out both legislative and administrative functions as authorized by State Law.

In its legislative role, the board may adopt ordinances to regulate public health, safety, and the general welfare of persons and property. In its administrative role, the board adopts an annual budget and allocates funds for township operations and capital expenditures.

Elected Officials

Supervisor

Todd Fletemier
10599 Twin Lake Rd NE
Mancelona, MI 49659
Alternate: (231) 587-8354
Office Hours: Thursdays 9am - 1pm & by appointment

Clerk

Tracy Nichol
10599 Twin Lake Rd NE
Mancelona, MI 49659
Alternate: (231) 587-9644
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9am - 4pm

Treasurer

Christine Almose
10599 Twin Lake Rd NE
Mancelona, MI 49659
Alternate: (231) 587-9593
Office Hours: Wednesdays 9am-1pm

Trustee

Larry Shoemaker
Fire Department Training Officer and is our liaison for the Kalkaska County Road Commission

Trustee

Todd Brozovich
Township Board Ex-Officio Member to the Planning Commission, Fire Department Member

Upcoming Meetings

The Blue Lake Township Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Township Hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Township Board Posted Meeting Dates 2025

7 Jan

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

4 Feb

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

4 Mar

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

1 Apr

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Accomplishments 2025

Property Taxes Reduced

The Township Board has reduced taxes for the 2026 Fiscal Year with no reduction in services.  This was done by a combination of using existing fund overages, and reallocating income.  For example, in the Fire Department, funds that the Township Receives annually for interest income and rent from the Antenna Tower on the Township property was allocated to the Fire Department Budget, and the Fire Department Milage Rate was reduced the same amount. This resulted in no change in income for the Department or cuts to services!

Computer System Upgrades and Email Migration to .gov

All of the Township computer systems were dated, with Microsoft Support ending in October of 2025, leaving the Township Vulnerable.  All at risk hardware was updated and systems were transferred.  Additionally, issues with software licensing were resolved at the same time. While this was being done, the domain name of bluelaketwpkalkaska.gov was obtained, and all email of elected and appointed officals now uses the same email extension of bluelaketwpkalkaska.gov

New and Improved Website Launched

If your reading this, you are already here!  In the Spring of 2025 our webhost informed the Township that they would no longer support the old website.  The Board obtained quotes and contracted for a new website, for a very cost effective amount and the new and improved site was Launched in October of 2025!

Treasurer implements enhanced Fraud Protection

The Treasurer has worked with our bank to implement an enhanced system of Fraud Protection for our accounts to protect the tax dollars (your money) we have saved.

Zoom Meeting in place as of February 2025

All Township Board meetings will be available on Zoom going forward. The Zoom Link's are embedded in the Agenda for each meeting.

Township Finances page updated with more recent information

The baseline Financial information is posted on the Finance page. This page will be updated monthly with financial statements and annually with budget information.

Speed Limit Enforceable

Previously, it has been stated that the Speed Limits in Blue Lake Township were not enforceable. Supervisor Fletemier found in files from 2000 and 2002 Traffic Control Orders passed at the time, which formally and correctly established the Speed limits. Sheriff Whiteford has approved these, the current signs have been validated as being in the correct location, allowing for enforcement as of February 26, 2025.

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