Officials and Commissions

Banks Township is a perfect place to get away and is the home of the head of the Chain of Lakes Water Trail.

Updated picture of the new Banks Township Board coming soon…

Please note that all Planning Commission and Banks Township Board meetings begin at 6 PM.

Banks Township Board and Officials

The Banks Township Board meets on the third Monday of the month in the Banks Township Hall at 6:00 PM.

View more information and minutes posted from meetings.

Additional Resources/Contact Information for Property Owners

Banks Township Planning Commission

Anita Hoeksema, Chairman

Frank Hersha

Patti Howes

Tyler Strange

Richard Friske

Cindy Busman, Recording Secretary

The Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Banks Township Hall at 6:00 PM.

View more information and minutes posted from meetings.

View the Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, 1910 Plat Map, and Parcel Division Ordinance on the Forms/Applications page.

Banks Township Zoning Board of Appeals

Tom Richards

Doug Seaney

Jeff Cook

Dave Rasmussen

Anita Hoeksema, PC Representative

The Banks Township Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed in the Banks Township Hall.

View the Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, 1910 Plat Map, and Parcel Division Ordinance on the Forms/Applications page.

Banks Township Board of Review

Gary Strange

Pat Patrola

Dylan Sommer

Alternate: Steve Chellis

Alternate: Julie Waterman

The Banks Township Board of Review meets seasonally in the Banks Township Hall.

Fire Department Officers

Chief: Mark Groenink

Asst. Chief: Brian VanderArk

Ellsworth Captain: Daryl Richards

Atwood Captain: Nathan St. Pierre

Emergency Services (EMS) Director: Ward St. Pierre

Secretary / Treasurer: John Hastings

Fire Department meetings are held Tuesday evenings, 7PM, at the Ellsworth Fire Station.

Township Board Representative to the Jordan Valley Ambulance Authority: Alex Busman

Antrim Creek Natural Area Commission Appointees

Jarris Rubingh, District 2 Commissioner
Timothy Schacht, County Appointee
Carl Veenstra, Twp Representative
Doug Seaney, County Appointee 

Donna Holt, Twp Representative

The Antrim Creek Natural Area Commission meets monthly.

Click here to go to the ACNA website.