Theyre pretty common on the beaches theyre just expected.. Ludington's form of government is council-manager, meaning the city manager, not the mayor, is the chief executive of the city, appointed by the council. Agendas and Meeting Minutes; Community Voice; Current Projects; MCPs claim that the council violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. New members of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, affiliated with far-right group Ottawa Impact, moved to fire Shay during their first meeting Jan. 3 through a last-minute agenda item. At some point in the recent past, our insurance carrier has helped us understand that theyre more of a liability than they are a help, he said. The City of Ludington is requesting contractor bids for the construction of improvements to the area on Ludington Avenue west of Stearns Drive. City Treasurer The City of Ludington Treasurer's Office is responsible for the accounting and collection of all money due to the City including property taxes, water bills, special assessments, invoices and permits. We have been lucky to have qualified people in those positions, but anyone can run for election, Foster said. Shay will begin his duties as deputy county administrator on July 23 and the position pays $123,468. Link: City Manager Page. The Ludington Senior Center hosted a week-long open house ahead of Christmas last week as a way to show the community not only what is available, but what could be, too. ArtPrize 2018 is in full swing in Grand Rapids through Oct. 7 and several Ludington natives are showcasing their own unique pieces of art for the festival. The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame will remain at Historic White Pine Village instead of moving into the former PNC Bank building in downtown Ludington as previously planned. I am very excited to begin work as Ottawa Countys next Deputy County Administrator and to join a dedicated team of public servants, providing excellent public services in a cost-effective manner, Shay said in a statement. It was during perhaps the deadest part of the year as far as city hall is concerned, February to early March, Rotta said. From 2013 to 2015 he was Kingsley, Michigans village manager. Alan Wernette, Ludington State Park interpreter led the program with five participants. Shay was replaced by former GOP congressional candidate John Gibbs. We have a veteran staff at city hall. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Macunovich will come to Ludington to conduct an all-day seminar for local gardeners. The council approved paying Steckel the remaining 25 percent of the city manager wages $202 per week, or an estimated $1,414 total plus a car allowance for her seven weeks as acting city manager. Barnett, she said, had requested that all the police personnel become employees of Ludington and that the Ludington Police Department provide patrols in Scottville. LUDINGTON The City of Ludington is currently in the process of replacing its police chief and treasurer. Winneconne is located in between Lake Winneconne and Lake Butte des Morts near Oshkosh and Manitowoc in WInnebago County. Click here to sign in or get access. Ludington City Manager John Shay currently works on a year-to-year contract. It seemed like a calm day and Brusse was out on the water in a small boat when he noticed sirens and flashing lights on a bluff. The City Manager administers and coordinates various functions of City government as stated in the City Charter and supplemented by policies established by the City Council. A year after he left, Muskegon eliminated its lifeguard program, citing finances as the reason. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. She had been at the lake with a 4-year-old she managed to get to a sand bar before disappearing about 75 feet outside of the marked swim zone, he said. After a particularly deadly summer on Lake Michigan, grassroots calls to bring back lifeguards are growing louder. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. WEST OLIVE Ludington city manager John Shay has been hired by Ottawa County to serve as the lakeshore municipalitys deputy administrator. Before that, he served as deputy county administrator. Wyoming City Council said it hopes to approve an employment agreement by mid-May. But more than enter the waters to save a life, Sartini said lifeguards also save them with warnings and education. We will be making a succession plan a high priority. He has served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. City Staff View a directory of city staff and retrieve contact information. But a South Haven Safety Survey, conducted by Western Michigan University between October 2019 through January 2020, received more than 700 responses and found that fewer than half 44% -- of respondents definitely or somewhat supported returning lifeguards to the city. The Marillats won the competition, and the foundation raised roughly $37,000 with the proceeds going toward the Ludington Area Schools' robotics program. The candidate names were apparently not released to the councilors during that closed session. After the hike we will have an appetizer potluck near the bridge to celebrate National Trails Day. That proposal, estimated to cost $70,000, eventually was scrapped for lack of funding and concerns of neighbors. Shay has previously served as city manager in Ludington, village manager in Almont and has worked in local government for 25 years, according to a release from Wyoming. Teams of four players can register online until 11:59PM on June 3, or until the team count of 800 teams is reached. Even though the lifeguards are trained to an acceptable level, theyre still young and the lake is formidable, Richards said. Im not saying that to pull at anybodys heartstrings Im just saying thats wrong. Other equipment will be replaced as well, including pumps, blowers, valves, pipes and the motor control center. The tours will include baking cookies from scratch and holiday lights, sights and sounds in small towns that span the west coast of Michigan from Whitehall, Hart and Pentwater, to Ludington and Bear Lake. WYOMING The city of Wyoming announced Monday, April 17, that John Shay will be its next city manager, WOOD TV-8 reports. Because the position is an elected position, even an appointed treasurer must be a resident of the city, who has lived in the city for at least one year. Steve Wietrzykowsk has been appointed interim chief. LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) Sprawled like a gigantic swimming pool atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan is an asphalt-and-clay pond holding enough water to produce electricity for 1.6 million households. We are thrilled to have John Shay join the Ottawa County team, Ottawa County Administrator Al Vanderberg said in statement. Return to Staff Directory. However, Kozal is currently using up paid time off and was sworn in Monday, Aug. 29, as the City of Muskegons director of public safety. Entering into week three, hes learning many aspects of the community. The city removed lifeguards about 15 years ago, after spending a year studying the safety, liability and logistics of keeping them, she said. Foster said modern government operations require qualified personnel to handle treasurer and clerk duties. The Ludington State Park hosted a program about reading fossils and rocks as part of Heaven and Earth Day Saturday. The issue of municipal lifeguard liability is set to be heard by the Michigan Supreme Court. The three candidates were selected last week during a special meeting of the city council. Police Chief Timothy Kozals official last day is Sept. 2. The decision to place the PNC building for sale was made at the nonprofit organizations most recent board of directors meeting in late October, said Vic Burwell, president and co-founder of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. A rash of Lake Michigan drownings in recent years, including 19 in Michigan this year, has renewed calls for beach lifeguards. Its complicated, and unique in Holland. Johns many successful years in municipal management will serve the County well.. Ludington, MI - Official Website | Official Website Government Services Residents Visitors How Do I. Online Payments Notify Me COVID-19 Information Citizen Requests Weather Open Government Visit Downtown City Calendar Forms Ludington News Calendar of Events Tree Advisory Board Meeting Read on. Shay was selected from a pool of 118 applicants, according to a statement from the county. High lake levels have made walking on such breakwalls and pierheads extremely risky at times, but few have anything other than warning signs to keep people off the structures that are mostly controlled by the Corps of Engineers. The candidates include: James Van Ess, supervisor of Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa County, Patrick Reagan, city manager of Crystal Falls, and Mitchell Foster, village administrator of Winneconne, Wisc. I know its one of the topics that the charter revision commission is looking at.. Ultimately, the final decision is up to the city manager. He is also glad to be back in west Michigan, and specifically Mason County, where he grew up. The candidates are James Van Ess, Patrick Reagan and Mitchell Foster, said Interim City Manager Steve Brock, who provided to the Daily News the resumes and cover letters of the three interviewees. Reagan has been city manager of Crystal Falls since 2016. The Ludington City Council on Monday authorized the city to publish its intent to borrow up to $5 million in additional federal bonds to pay for improvements to the citys sewage disposal system, including the waste water treatment plant on Sixth Street and the main pump station at Rath Avenue. A lot of times people wont be aware theyre in trouble, Sartini said. Steckel stated in a memo to the council that she picked that wage percentage because thats what other city employees have been paid when holding the place of their superintendent. Foster said major projects include the completion of updates at the water treatment plant, the start of updates at the waste water treatment plants, the re-build of the west end of Ludington Avenue and the Copeyon Park splash pad. Scottville's Lee Schwass was the top overall winner of the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes, 39.85 seconds. In all, Schillachi pulled 16 people out of the waters off Muskegons Pere Marquette beach. I have a hard time believing that she would need to consistently put in 14- to 16-hour days to manage Ludington during that time.. She died the next day. Rain. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Follow this reporter on Twitter @SentinelJake. Foster has been village administrator of Winneconne, Wisc. The candidates are James Van Ess, Patrick Reagan and Mitchell Foster, said Interim City Manager Steve Brock, who provided to the Daily News the resumes and cover letters of the three interviewees. When it comes to a drowning, lifeguards likely are their only hope.. Previously, Mitchell was the Village Administrator at V Read More Contact Mitchell Foster's Phone Number and Email Last Update 3/19/2023 5:57 PM Email m***@ci.ludington.mi.us Engage via Email Contact Number (231) ***-**** Engage via Phone Mobile Number Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, By RILEY KELLEY | Daily News Staff Writer, By Riley Kelley | Daily News Staff Writer, Colton Mokofsky | Daily News Staff Writer colton@ludingtondailynews.com, By COLTON MOKOFSKY | Daily News Staff Writer | colton@ludingtondailynews.com. After the position was vacated, Vanderberg said the county would look internally and externally to fill the position. Two communities still have lifeguards on Lake Michigan Silver Beach in St. Joseph and New Buffalo Beach. The public meeting will begin with an update on the search to hire a new Ludington city manager presented by Jeff Mueller, an executive recruiter for the Michigan Municipal League . I think well be able to demonstrate this time that its still more important to educate people about what the conditions are, Peterson said. The grant would be from the Michigan Natural Resources Recreation Passport program, and it must be submitted by April 1 to meet the deadline for the funds to be awarded in 2020. Potential for heavy rainfall. He started looking, and saw shadowing on the lake floor, dove in and pulled out 19-year-old Jazmyn Patterson. Jared Litwiller, of Ludington, was sworn into his new role as a part-time employee of the city immediately following city councils regular public meeting at City Hall. But she didnt realize the full extent of the workload shed have to do for performing both her job as acting city manager and her regular duties, assisting the city manager and the mayor. The committees are personnel and finance, public safety and utilities, building and licenses, and cemetery, parks, recreation and waterfront. The county collected resumes for about three to four weeks, then began interviewing candidates. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He had served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. It was with seven simple words that the second and final Rhythm & Dunes concert of the summer got underway Saturday at Waterfront Park. No one really understands that water, said Jason Brusse, who lives in South Haven and pulled a drowning victim out of Lake Michigan there in June. The Ludington City Council will consider changing its charter to allow for the city manager to serve a term of three years at a time. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of the elected City Council. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent. We dont have a clear mandate on what the city should do, South Haven Interim Manager Kate Hosier said. There are some similarities between the two towns. Chad Rushing kicks off intimate concert series at LACA. Notice should be mailed to the City of Ludington City Manager's Office at: 400 S Harrison Street Ludington, MI 49431 Phone: 231-845-6237 Failure to provide the required notice will prevent recovery of damages and filing a claim does not guarantee payment. For example, they might move swimmers away from a hazardous rip current area. Emergency call stations, information kiosks, social media posts, lifejackets and life rings are other safety measures Olson mentioned in an email to MLive. At the north end of the park sits a large stone with a plaque inscribed with the words, These elms were planted by the Auxiliary of Edwin H. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that beginning Monday Ludington State Park will begin the annual process of lowering Hamlin Lake to its winter water level. This may be done by editing the posted story or posting a new follow-up story. Due to the larger container, collection times would also be reduced from once per week to once per month. There are some challenges and some pretty cool opportunities. DuBois, PA (15801) Today. Were competing with McDonalds thats paying $15 an hour, said New Buffalo City Manager David Richards. Such was the message of Ludington painter Mary Case as she gave instructions to participants Thursday evening in the Sable Dunes Chapter of the Audubon Societys See and Sketch Michigan Beautiful nature sketching workshop at Ludington State Park. Following Fridays closed session, with no discussion, the council took action to request interviews from its top three. Kozal began working in Ludington in May 2020, replacing Mark Barnett, who retired after serving the city for 19 years. Professional Management The purpose of MME is to foster and encourage the personal and professional development of its members in order that they may better serve their communities and to promote, encourage, and preserve high ethical standards for municipal executives. West Michigan has its own kind of tempo, he said. Other local support includes the local portion of the brownfield TIF for MSF eligible activities estimated at $1,574,302 and for EGLE eligible activities at $219,798. Shay won the position among 48 candidates. https://t.co/WnALTl1vRX, The city of Wyoming is such a vibrant community and Im eager to get started working with the team, Shay wrote in a statement. No, they cannot be out in the water when red flag conditions persist, and by the time they are alerted and respond, it is too late, McGinnis said. Van Ess has been Tallmadge Township supervisor since 2005. Parents, sons and daughters, observers, politicians, activists and educators were just some of the people that could be seen Saturday afternoon along West Ludington Avenue, holding signs, clapping, cheering and waving to passersby in the 90-plus-degree heat. Daugherty appeared before the South Haven City Council about a year ago asking it to return lifeguards to the citys North and South beaches. since 2015. Ludington city manager ready for challenges, glad to be back in west Michigan. City of Ludington City Manager Jennifer Cleaver Secretary/Treasurer Community Investment Committee Member The Law Office of J. Cleaver, PLLC Brooke Felger Safety Decals Jason Jeffrey West Shore Educational Service District Superintendent Tim Nieboer Community Investment Committee Member House of Flavors He then attended University of Nevada-Reno where he received a bachelors degree in political science and government and a masters degree in public administration. Ludington, MI 49431 Phone: (231) 845-1522 cartierpark.ludington@gmail.com Park Managers: Russell Soper Cartier Park is owned and operated by the City of Ludington. There were 65 students with diplomas or were GED exam qualifiers from Mason County to use the Mason County Promise. I am looking forward to getting to know the residents and the community and learning more about how we can work together.. While the police chief is an appointed position, the city treasurer is an elected position. Due to lightning and approaching thunderstorms, The Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament has been delayed again, this time until 11 a.m. After eight years of working with the City of Ludington to make it a reality, the Ludington Fire Department saw ground broken Wednesday evening for a new fire station that will be located on Tinkham Avenue behind the Lakeshore Resource Network. If you look just down the road, the City of Scottville appoints its clerk and treasurer.. This is one of those things that most cities the size of Ludington have changed over to appointing the treasurer and clerk, Foster said. Entering into week three, he's learning many aspects of the community. Public comment is being sought for the meeting of the Ludington Area Small Urban Task Force Committee, which is planning road work projects for the years 2020 through 2023. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent. The state of Michigan, which operates a dozen state parks with beaches along the lakeshore, had pulled all its lifeguards by 1993. The lake-lowering process is expected to take four to eight weeks, depending upon precipitation during this time. Were they life and death? The council approved the dates of two fundraiser events Footsteps for Families on May 25 at Rotary Park and Blessing of the Boats on June 1 at the Ludington Municipal Marina. He is from Big Rapids. Foster said, in addition to the committee, a firm has been hired that will assess the candidates. Several other residents and city officials spoke after Rotta, showing their support for Steckel and saying she has stated her work hours accurately. Study shapes, shadows, lighting. Sonja Blakney of South Haven agrees. All three of the top candidates for the position of Ludington city manager have agreed to be interviewed by the city council on Jan. 24, said Interim City Manager Steve Brock. I am very excited to begin work as Ottawa Countys next Deputy County Administrator and to join a dedicated team of public servants, providing excellent public services in a cost-effective manner, said Shay in a press release. More than 14,000 people have since signed the petition, and the effort calling itself the South Haven Lifeguards in Full Effect or L.I.F.E. Foster said the issue of electing the treasurer and the clerk raises some considerable challenges. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The Ludington City Council Monday evening hired a new city assessor. Ludington is a great community with a lot going for it. I am very passionate about sustainable cities and people may not like the conversation but we are going to have to have them if we are going to be economically solvent over the next couple of generations. In April, the position was vacated by Keith Van Beek, who was appointed Holland city manager. Once you get up north things seem to slow down a bit and people are more neighborly. A search committee will narrow down the candidates. Community Development Football fans have likely seen Shay on the field, while officiating games for the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Shay will replace former deputy county administrator Keith Van Beek, who became Hollands city manager earlier this year. At Silver Beach in St. Joseph, lifeguards make sure everyone is out of the water on red flag days, said Bailey, the Berrien County parks director. Its complicated, and unique in Holland. "The city of Ludington is excited and appreciative of the MEDC's decision to provide matching funds under the Public Spaces Community Places program for the city's From West End to Best End project," said Ludington City Manager John Shay. Theyre really part of the first-responder culture, Sartini said. In some instances, untrained bystanders risked and at times lost their lives in futile rescue attempts. Shay won the. Prior to coming to Ludington, he was the director of public safety for the City of Manistee for three years. WEST OLIVE -- Ludington city manager John Shay has been hired by Ottawa County to serve as the lakeshore municipality's deputy administrator. He had served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. In January, Steckel was appointed to serve as the acting city manager until the new city manager, Mitch Foster, was hired and began work.
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