DRUMMOND ISLAND TOWNSHIP
29935 E. Pine St
Chippewa County, Michigan
906-493-5321

Township Trustees Kevin Kruzel and Justin Bailey serve as township trustees. Elected trustees share the responsibility with the administration to help set policy and oversee the fiscal health of the Township. Trustees serve a term of four years. The trustees are voting members of the Board, like the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer, and participate in all Township decisions and deliberations. As elected members of the public at large, they also serve to insure the Township is being administered appropriately.

Emergency Services Drummond Island is served by a volunteer fire department and ambulance service. If you have an emergency on the island, please CALL 9-1-1 . Contact the fire chief for a non emergency: Ben Richwine fire@drummondislandtownship.org View the NEMSA Presentation from November 7, 2024 regarding new ambulance service for Drummond Island which was discussed at the January 2025 Township Board meeting. Currently Trustee Justin Bailey serves on the NEMSA board, representing Drummond Island Township. Donations to the Ambulance Corp can be made to: CARES for DIAC P.O. Box 392 Drummond Island, MI 49726 Donations to Fire & Rescue can be made to: Friends of Drummond Island Fire & Rescue 30548 E. Johnswood Drummond Island, MI 49726 View the Fire Department Presentation from the December 3, 2024 Township Board meeting

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Recycling Cardboard, glass, plastic, paper and aluminum can be recycled on the island. Please do not put plastic bags of any kind in the recycling trailers. The blue recycling trailer for everything except cardboard is located between the ambulance garage and the ice rink on Pine Street near the corner of Townline Rd. The blue trailer is taken off the island and emptied on Monday & Thursday mornings . Otherwise, recycling is available 24/7. Cardboard recycling goes in the white semi-trailer located next to the ice skating rink. All cardboard must be broken down and stacked in the rear of the cardboard trailer to maximize capacity. Please read recycling directions on each trailer before using. Trash Removal Garbage collection on Drummond Island is handled by private companies, not by the township. Property owners choose the service that best fits their needs. GFL Environmental provides dumpster service for businesses and residents who prefer an on-site dumpster, with weekly pickup. Contact (906) 635-3380 or visit gflenv.com. D.I. Garbologist offers residential curbside cart pickup, available weekly or every other week, and will also operate the island’s new public transfer station. Call (906) 493-5926 for more information. If you do not have curbside service or are visiting for the day, please take your garbage home or use one of the current gas station drop-off sites. GFL disposal bags ($5 each) must be used for these dumpsters. This system will soon change. Because of new monitoring regulations, gas station drop-off sites will close to the public. A new monitored transfer station, operated by D.I. Garbologist, will open at 33648 E Johnswood Road in November 2025 and will become the only public drop-off location beginning January 2026. GFL bags will still be accepted, and D.I. Garbologist disposal bags will be available for purchase ($5 each or 11 for $50). The Johnswood Road site will feature convenient drive-up service for easy disposal. Learn more in the attached flyer.

News, Events, Announcements Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald Township Calendar Click the image to view the Township Calendar. Events scheduled at Drummond Island Township Hall and the Township Golf Course are listed here. To request an event or meeting to be added, please visit our scheduling page for details and submission instructions. Announcements Click the image to view township announcements. Find out what's happening right now! Island events, programs, announcements, and news are listed here. Also, please follow our Facebook page or Instagram for up-to-date announcements. Photo credit: David Bardsley Moving Forward Together Click the image to view the newsletters. Each month, Supervisor Truax shares updates, board activity, policy highlights, and priorities for the township. The newsletter provides residents with clear, timely information on local government work and decisions. Missed the Township Meeting? Click the image to view information about township meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes. Township meetings take place at 6:30 PM on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise announced. Drummond Island Digest Click the image to view their website. The Drummond Island Digest is a locally published newspaper that regularly features township updates, community news, and island stories. While privately operated, it serves as a valuable source of information for residents and visitors alike. View their Facebook page here .

Departments Drummond Island Township Discover Your Township Services From public safety to parks and local history, each department plays a vital role in serving the Drummond Island community. Tap an icon to learn what each team does and how they support our island. Photo credit: Melissa Courville Click on a photo to learn more Township Board Assessing Township Park & Campground Fire Department Township Golf Course Ambulance Corp Airport Cemetery Museum Board of Review (more information coming soon)

Township Meeting Agendas Agendas for upcoming meetings are available on our website ahead of each meeting and are subject to change if needed at the township supervisor's discretion. If you would like to request an agenda item to be added to a future agenda, please contact one of our township board members . Meeting Agendas Special Meeting Notice Dec 10, 2025 December 2, 2025 November 4, 2025 October 7, 2025 Special Meeting Notice Sept 15, 2025 September 2, 2025 August 5, 2025 Special Meeting July 7, 2025 July 1, 2025 June 3, 2025 May 6, 2025 April 1, 2025 March 4, 2025 February 4, 2025 January 7, 2025 Dec 23, 2024 Special Meeting December 3, 2024 November 4, 2024 October 1, 2024 September 3, 2024 August 19, 2024 (special mtg) August 8, 2024 July 2, 2024 June 4, 2024 May 7, 2024 April 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 February 6, 2024 January 2, 2024 December 5, 2023 November 2, 2023 October 3, 2023 September 5, 2023 August 1, 2023 July 6, 2023 June 6, 2023

The calendar below lists events scheduled at the Township Hall. To schedule an event, please request the date using our online request form. More information about renting township facilities may be found here . Hall Rental Contract Golf Course Rental Contract

Board of Trustees The township board meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the township hall. Meetings are open to the public. View agendas and minutes here. Krystal Truax, Supervisor - (906) 322-0609 supervisor@drummondislandtownship.org Drummond Island’s rich history is built on generations of families contributing to the community, and Krystal (Bosley) Truax is honored to carry on that tradition as our newly elected Township Supervisor. Krystal is a third-generation islander, born and raised here. After graduating from read more Amanda Fairchild , Clerk - (906) 322-5815 clerk@drummondislandtownship.org Amanda has called Drummond Island home for over two decades, bringing a wealth of community involvement and local knowledge to her new role. Originally from Pickford, Michigan, Amanda moved to Drummond Island in 2000. In 2005, she married her husband, Michael Fairchild, known to many as "Seed," who was born and raised on the island. Together, read more Jeanette Alguire , Treasurer - (906) 493-5321 treasurer@drummondislandtownship.org Jeanette brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, with a strong professional background and a deep appreciation for the community. Jeanette has spent several years as Senior Vice President, managing budgets and overseeing financial operations of a large, successful read more Justin Bailey, Trustee - (906) 281-1783 justin@drummondislandtownship.org With deep roots on the island and a strong connection to the community, Justin brings both passion and expertise to his new role. Justin was born on Drummond Island and spent his early years here before moving to Houghton Lake. Summers were always spent on the island with his grandparents, and as a fifth-generation member of the Bailey family and fourth-generation Laakso, Drummond Island has always read more Kevin Kruzel, Trustee - (231) 838-8949 kevin@drummondislandtownship.org Drummond Island Township is proud to announce that Kevin Kruzel will continue serving as a Trustee for a second term. As the only incumbent member of the board, Kevin brings valuable experience and dedication to the role, along with a deep connection to the island’s community and history. Kevin is a full-time resident of Drummond Island and has been read more Governance Drummond Township is governed by a five member board consisting of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees. There are many laws that govern townships, but the two main laws dealing with township administration and governance are: General township laws, the Revised Statutes of 1846, R.S. of 1846 (Chapter 41 of the Michigan Compiled Laws) Charter Township Act, (Chapter 42 of the Michigan Compiled Laws) All Michigan laws are available to the public on the free, searchable Michigan Legislature website . The laws can be searched by keyword, or Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) number, such as "41.721" or "42.8". There are additional statutory requirements with which townships must comply. Procedures for the township’s financial administration, such as budgets, accounting, investments and deposits, are closely regulated by the state. Township meetings must comply with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.261, et seq.), and township records must be stored and made available in conformance with specific laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231, et seq.)

Township Supervisor Krystal Truax was elected Township Supervisor in November 2024. She can be reached at 906/322-0609 or supervisor@drummondislandtownship.org The Drummond Township Supervisor moderates all meetings of the Township Board of Trustees. Working with other Board members, the Supervisor develops the annual budget, including capital improvement and maintenance projects.

Drummond Island Township Cemetery The Township Cemetery is located on Townline Road; just north of the Four Corners. The Sexton is Celia Bias . She can be reached at 906/493-5123.

Drummond Island Airport is centrally located on the Townline Road. For additional information contact, Manager, James Bailey, 906-493-5411. You will find a unique experience, during summertime landings or take-offs the paved runway is between fairways #4 and #5 of the Drummond Island Golf Course. Airport The Drummond Island Airport is centrally located on Townline Road , one-half mile from the Four Corners. Bailey Services LLC runs the airport. For additional information, contact the manager, James Bailey, at (906) 493-5411.