The county collected resumes for about three to four weeks, then began interviewing candidates. High 57F. To read the full story, check out the print or E-edition of Tuesdays Ludington Daily News. Concerns about liability were repeatedly mentioned to MLive by managers of Lake Michigan beach communities. Rip currents channels of waters moving away from shore back into the lake -- are especially dangerous on Lake Michigan, and are blamed for many of its drownings. 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. Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster said the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to repave Ludington Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in 2020, but he is recommending a complete reconstruction to solve the underlying road issues. Sonja Blakney of South Haven agrees. The Mason County Promize Zone Authority Board touted its inaugural class of students taking advantage of the program during the fall 2018 semester at West Shore Community College. Its always been in the back of my head that Id really like to support the cause of getting lifeguards in my hometown just all those unnecessary deaths, Sartini said. Slow down. 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. Those are questions city officials are pondering as they evaluate a proposed change to Ludingtons zoning, which would allow more short-term rentals renter stays of less than 28 days to be created downtown. The mayor, instead, helps guide the council and presides over city council, which is comprised of six councilors who each represent one of the six city wards and a councilor-at-large. 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. In April, the position was vacated by Keith Van Beek, who was appointed Holland city manager. The lake-lowering process is expected to take four to eight weeks, depending upon precipitation during this time. Agendas and Meeting Minutes; Community Voice; Current Projects; 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. 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. A search committee will narrow down the candidates. Anyone wishing to be considered for the treasurer position can learn more here. He has served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. Related: Who can close the Lake Michigan piers? Several other residents and city officials spoke after Rotta, showing their support for Steckel and saying she has stated her work hours accurately. From Jan. 29 to March 17, Steckels typical work days were 14 to 16 hours, and she had to use her personal vehicle to attend daily meetings for the city, she stated. I know its one of the topics that the charter revision commission is looking at.. More: Former Ottawa County administrator John Shay a finalist for Wyoming city manager, More: Ottawa County Board abruptly fires administrator, hires former GOP candidate John Gibbs. The council awarded the bid for the citys stump grinding work to the Ludington-based company R. Bogner Tree Farms and Service. I am looking forward to getting to know the residents and the community and learning more about how we can work together.. He explained that New Buffalos lifeguards could give a false sense of security to swimmers while also putting themselves in danger. However the township ultimately chose Steve Bulthuis, former executive director of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, as its new manager in late February. The names of the three top candidates for city manager that the Ludington City Council selected to be interviewed were announced during the council meeting Monday night. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) The northern Arizona city of Flagstaff has been chosen as the site for a new plant for manufacturing parts for electric vehicles, city officials announced Thursday LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) A coal-fired ferry that carries people and cars across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin has been sold A proposed housing development saw its preliminary plans approved by the Ludington City Council Monday night, but not before some of the discussion became heated during the councils regular meeting hosted via the video-conference application Zoom. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. He said he wants to the citys government to be more open about how it communicates with the residents, much of which will take place with a greater social media presence. I think well be able to demonstrate this time that its still more important to educate people about what the conditions are, Peterson said. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett also insisted on speaking not as the chief but as a resident of the city. This story is copyrighted 2022, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. City Hall Hours. LUDINGTON The Ludington City Council has formally announced the names of the top three candidates for city manager. Im 100 percent confident if we had a guard on the beach that day, shed still be here today.. Cody Morgan Denton, 23, 2630 N. Sherman Road, Ludington, was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday to 47 months minimum to a maximum of 15 years in prison on charges of breaking and entering with intent and larceny of firearms, habitual offender second offense. Ludington seeks new police chief, treasurer. Its not easy to keep lifeguards there, officials say. 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. 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. Trees and power lines were knocked down from the City of Ludington to Riverton, Custer, Hamlin and Branch townships. 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, who has been finding and screening applicants for the job. A lot of times people wont be aware theyre in trouble, Sartini said. Just like if a house is burning, youd expect firefighters would show up. Related: South Haven residents push for lifeguards after rash of Lake Michigan drownings. When more beaches had them, lifeguards routinely stayed out of the water and even left the beach altogether on red flag warning days. The Ludington State Park hosted a program about reading fossils and rocks as part of Heaven and Earth Day Saturday. 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. Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone Foster, Mitch City Manager: 231-845-6237 Steckel, Jackie . OFF SEASON Inquiries should be sent to 400 S. Harrison Ludington MI 49431 Quick Links NOAA Weather Marine Forecast Weather Buoy Water Surface Temps Ludington Charter Fishing View All The resolution before the city council Monday would allow for the city manager to be appointed for three-year terms, with the contract subject to be renewal by the city council. As lakeshore residents brace for the impending arrival of fall, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is adding a new and intimate performance series to its roster of events to accompany the change of season. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. More than 300 people came to the event, each of them donating canned or other non-perishable food, which was given to the Ludington Area Schools Resource Center. The West Shore Blades figure skating club hosted its fifth annual Christmas on Ice food drive and skating party at the West Shore Community College Ice Arena Sunday afternoon. Staff Directory. Both Bailey and Richards said recruiting lifeguards is their biggest challenge. That proposal, estimated to cost $70,000, eventually was scrapped for lack of funding and concerns of neighbors. This is one of those things that most cities the size of Ludington have changed over to appointing the treasurer and clerk, Foster said. During its meeting Monday, the Ludington City Council approved additional compensation for Jackie Steckel for her time as acting city manager. Foster has been village administrator of Winneconne, Wisc. Johns many successful years in municipal management will serve the county well.. Refer to Use Policy for more information. She doesnt ask how many hours she has to work she just does it Whatever she said she did, she did it. A lifeguards duty is not to react to an accident, he said. For the years 1988-1997, the United States Lifesaving Association recorded fewer than 100 drownings at mostly ocean but some non-ocean beaches guarded by lifeguards, with more than three-quarters occurring during hours when the beaches were unguarded. The wind was ripping out of the north pretty hard, but the lake wasnt rough yet, Brusse said. In New Buffalo, the recruitment process begins for the next season right after the current one ends. A 42-year-old Ludington woman suffered injuries after the vehicle she was driving left the road, hit a power pole head-on and rolled. City Manager Amy Williams said she recently met with Police Chief Mark Barnett and Ludington City Manager John Shay. 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. LUDINGTON The Ludington City Council has formally announced the names of the top three candidates for city manager. Green flags were flying, indicating favorable swimming conditions. 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. The committees are personnel and finance, public safety and utilities, building and licenses, and cemetery, parks, recreation and waterfront. The council, mayor, and staff in the city are all great people and the citizens are wonderful.. MCPs claim that the council violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Following Fridays closed session, with no discussion, the council took action to request interviews from its top three. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. She basically got hauled out of the swim zone so quickly, Brusse said. Jackies not cheating us.. The city of Ludington is contributing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act tax abatement for 12 years, estimated to be worth $1,825,802. 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. Reagan has been city manager of Crystal Falls since 2016. Other equipment will be replaced as well, including pumps, blowers, valves, pipes and the motor control center. The committee explores Mason County to choose the annual award winners, and this year its selected two businesses and one civic entity. 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. Chad Rushing kicks off intimate concert series at LACA. But lifeguards, which city officials said cost $26,000 when they were eliminated in 2010, arent on the table, Peterson said. We have a veteran staff at city hall. The names of the three top candidates for city manager that the Ludington City Council selected to be interviewed were announced during the council meeting Monday night. Warm, overcast and a breezy day greeted the runners in the 38th Annual Ludington Lakestride Saturday afternoon along the shores of Lake Michigan. Shay starts his job on July 23, earning $123,468 per year. City Council members have the authority and are responsible for passing municipal ordinances and budgets Qualifications City Council members must be a citizen of the United States and at least 18-years of age. Chance of rain 100%. Sources told WGVU Tuesday that the job is being offered to Tim Kozal, who has been serving as the Chief of Police in Ludington, Michigan since 2020. This story is copyrighted 2019, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. I watched Jackie Steckel walk out of here, and she was hurt, Barnett said. With the paid parking, the city brought enforcement officers on all-terrain vehicles to Pere Marquette beach who could help respond to water emergencies, Peterson said. Its critical because those communities have an obligation to protect tourists, many of them out-of-towners with no knowledge of the lakes power, he said. Even though the lifeguards are trained to an acceptable level, theyre still young and the lake is formidable, Richards said. The citys charter currently states the treasurer and clerk are to be elected. Our infrastructure needs outweigh the amount of revenue this city brings in, and has for many years. We have been lucky to have qualified people in those positions, but anyone can run for election, Foster said. I felt like I had failed (Patterson) and I failed her family because somehow, I wasnt able to push this town I love so much hard enough to step up our beach and pier safety protocol, Daugherty told the council. Hailing from Owosso in the Lansing area, and now living in Northville, Michigan, the couple has been coming to the Ludington area for years. DETROIT (AP) A Michigan city violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking tires to enforce parking limits, but it won't be forced to refund thousands of tickets in the class-action case, a judge said. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent.

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