Departments

Assessing Department

Clifford Turner, Assessor Tyrone Township

The assessor is statutorily required to perform and manage the assessment administration system of the township. These duties include valuing all real and personal property for the purposes of taxation, maintaining automated valuation systems, administration of the geographical information systems, and defense of challenged assessments. The assessor reports directly to the Township Supervisor and is appointed by the Township Board. Cliff Turner has more than 30 years experience in assessment administration and the appraisal of real estate. He is certified by the State Assessors Board as a CMAE 4, the State Tax Commission as a property auditor, and by the Board of Real Estate Appraisers as a Certified General Appraiser. He has obtained a Bachelors Degree in Business from Baker College of Muskegon and an Associates Degree in Science from Muskegon Community College. Cliff is married with 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Cliff is an amateur musician, active in the Muskegon Model Railroading Club and enjoys collecting automobiles.

Office of the Clerk

Shelley Worley, Clerk

The Twp. Clerk is responsible for maintaining the township accounting system. She is responsible for all records, books, and papers of the township including minutes of the Twp. Board and preparing the Gen. & Fire Payroll, handling accts. payable for Gen. & Fire Funds. The Clerk also serves as secretary of the Twp. Board and oversees elections, voter registration and cemetery recordkeeping. Preparing the financial reports for Gen. & Fire Funds, along with preparing the annual budget, conducting budget workshops with input from the Twp. Board.

The current clerk has been designated the FOIA (Freedom Of Information Act) Coordinator, by the township board. Documents are available for a small fee, but requests must be done in writing or in person and directed to Tyrone Twp.Office, Attn: FOIA Coordinator at 28 E. Muskegon St. Box 275 Kent City, MI 49330.(616/678-4779).

Shelley served as township office clerk for over four years. Shelley became township clerk in 1992 to present. Many changes have taken place through her service as township clerk where Shelley has made the transitions run smoothly! Shelley her husband Ron travel to Crystal Valley & Walkerville every Sunday where Ron is pastor at both churches in these communities. Ron is also a Field Trainer/Quality Assurance-Paramedic for PROMED in Muskegon. Shelley has a son Chris who graduated in 2002..Shelley and her family enjoy camping with friends, scrapbooking & collecting fans.

Office of the Supervisor

Ione Stark, Supervisor Tyrone Township

The supervisor is frequently the first official contacted by the community about township business or complaints. The supervisor is considered the township spokesperson. The image of the township and the ability to satisfy the needs of property owners and citizens rests on the supervisor’s knowledge of township government and how it can accomplish purposes legally, fairly and with the least amount of dissention and friction as possible. Ione Stark is certainly one who can fill that need. Ione has been a member of the community for 50 years. Ione has also held several positions within the township starting as Township Clerk in 1986 where she maintained this position until 1992 when she broadened her wings and stepped into the Assessing/Supervisor position. Still feeling the need to help the community more, she became our full time Supervisor where she is currently still serving the community. If there is a problem, Ione Stark can help work it out!

Ione is married to Robert Stark and they have been married over 53 years. They have (3) girls, (1) son and 4 grandchildren and recently were made great-grandparents. Ione is also very active in her church and the community. Ione is a retired employee of the Kent City Schools where she worked for 20 years. Sadly going to miss Ione, as she has decided to retire at the end of this term November 20, 2008. We will miss you and best wishes on your retirement.

Office of the Building Inspector

Casey Patterson, Building Inspector Tyrone Township

Two of the most frequently asked questions at the township offices are: "Who does the Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing inspections", and "How can I reach them?" Contact names and numbers are listed below, and links to permit information are also given. (See Forms & Permits) Tyrone Township contracts with the following:

Building – Casey Patterson 616-678-4779
Electrical – Dennis Cassady 616-696-9609
Plumbing/Mechanical - Dave Cooley 616-447-0878

Casey Patterson comes to us with over 30 years of experience in the building trades and has been our building inspector for 18 years, we are confident you will find Casey professional and competent.

Casey conducts inspections upon request. Please call the Tyrone Township office to schedule an inspection @ 616-678-4779. When calling for inspections, please have the following information ready:

Project address & Building Permit Number where possible
* Phone number where you can be reached and at what time
* Type of inspection needed
* Access into home (where key is ie. Door open, etc.)

Building Inspector’s Office Hours: Monday: 8:00 – 9:30 am
Wednesday: 8:00 – 10:00 am & 2:00 – 4:00 pm

For Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical inspections, please call individual inspectors at the numbers listed above.

Office of the Treasurer

Juli-Anne Hall, Treasurer Tyrone Township

The treasurer is required to receive all funds belonging to the township and to disburse them according to law or the township board’s decision. The township treasurer is also the township’s agent for the collection and disbursement of property taxes to specified units of government.

Juli Hall has served as treasurer since 1988, starting as deputy treasurer in 1987. “I have experienced many changes over the years. We started working in our homes, than finally moving into the back of the Township Library maintaining a few office hours. In 1999 the township purchased the old Valley Ridge Bank Bookkeeping building, at the time we didn’t feel we would be able to fill all the space, only to find it wasn’t hard to do. We now maintain office hours four & five days a week.” Juli has been married for 28 years, she has (1) daughter, (3) sons and (5) grandchildren. Juli enjoys walking, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.

Office of the Clerk

Gayla Thomas, Office Administrator and Deputy Clerk

Gayla Thomas has been with Tyrone Township since 1993. Gayla makes the flow of Tyrone Township run smoothly. Gayla is our receptionist, deputy clerk and works closely with each department in the office. If any department personnel are not available when you call, Gayla can answer most questions pertaining to the building department, assessors, treasurers and clerks office.

Gayla has been married for over 27 years to Tom Thomas. Tom is an employee at T.G.W.-Ermanco located in Spring Lake, MI. Tom & Gayla are active members of the Kent City Baptist Church. Gayla enjoys clearance shopping, walking, playing the piano and music. Gayla has a son, Dana and a daughter Gina.