Butch Peeples
Supervisor/Sexton
Serves as Township Supervisor and presides over Township Board meetings, providing administrative leadership and coordinating with county and state partners on infrastructure, emergency services, and long-term planning. In addition to his official duties, Butch donates his time and equipment — including use of his tractor — to assist with snow removal and seasonal maintenance. He also oversees cemetery operations and burial arrangements as the Township Sexton.
Contact for: Township administration, infrastructure concerns, and cemetery matters.
231-331-4643
Email Butch
Oryana Leffew
Township Clerk
Serves as Helena Township’s official record keeper and Chief Election Officer. The Clerk administers elections, safeguards township records, and ensures proper public notice and documentation. Responsibilities include oversight of accounts payable, payroll, and human resources administration, financial reporting support, records archiving, facility rentals, and management of the township website and community calendar.
Contact for: Elections, voter registration, FOIA requests, official records, accounts payable, payroll/HR matters, rentals, website, and calendar inquiries.
231-331-4643
Email Oryana
Victoria Bruns
Deputy Clerk
Supports election administration and assists in maintaining township records. Provides coordination for virtual meetings, Zoom administration, website updates, and township communications, including graphic design and digital materials, ensuring continuity and public access to information.
Contact for: Election assistance and Clerk’s office support.
231-331-4643
Email Victoria
Catherine Rice
Treasurer
Manages township funds and oversees property tax collection and financial recordkeeping to ensure accurate handling of public funds.
Contact for: Property tax payments, receipts, and treasury inquiries.
231-331-4643
Email Catherine
Ernie Rice
Deputy Treasurer
Assists with tax collection, financial processing, and treasury operations, supporting accurate accounting and service to residents.
Contact for: Tax payment assistance and treasury office support.
231-331-4643
Butch Bartz
Trustee
Serves on the Township Board and works directly with the Antrim County Road Commission regarding road maintenance and infrastructure matters.
Contact for: Road concerns and related infrastructure questions.
231-331-4643
Email Butch
Jim Schilling
Trustee
231-331-4643
David Hunstad
Planning Commission Chair
231-331-4643
Robert Logee
Zoning Administrator & Assessor
Reviews zoning applications, conducts inspections, and maintains property assessment records.
Contact for: Zoning permits, land use questions, and property assessments.
231-331-4643
Email Robert
Steve Dell
Park Recreation Chair