Key discussions during the meeting included reviewing the Strategic Plan, with specific objectives assigned for review. The Board accepted the financial report for the month ending December 31, 2025. Discussions also covered Board Qualifications, the open position on the Board, and the process for encouraging new applications. Furthermore, options were reviewed regarding recreational use of the shoreline, including installing signage, considering security, adding structures to the open space, and installing surveillance cameras. Technical issues with the Dunes Preserve website access were also addressed.
Jan 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Ferrysburg City Council Minutes
The meeting addressed several official actions, including the approval of Council Member Cate's absence and the passage of a bill's memo totaling $141,225.99. The Council adopted the 2026 City Council Goals. Presentations included the Loutit District Library's annual report, highlighting improvements from the previous year's millage increase. Key decisions involved approving the proposal from Prein & Newhof for the 174th Avenue Project engineering and introducing Ordinance No. 342 to repeal the existing Ethics Ordinance. The Council approved the appointment of Rebecca Brodie as Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer and waived the residency requirement for this position. Furthermore, the Council voted to table the decision regarding waiving enforcement of the prohibited noises ordinance for the Smith's Bridge construction and reached a consensus to schedule a work session for January 19, 2026, to discuss the Fire Department and shared services with Spring Lake Township.
Dec 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting addressed the consideration and approval of a consent agenda, which included the approval of the December 1st, 2025 city council minutes and the bills memo for $253,722.33. A key discussion topic was the adoption of Ordinance 341, which amends the zoning ordinance regarding sign regulations for non-residential properties and revises terminology for pole signs. The primary focus of new business was the authorization for the mayor and city clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Life EMS, following a request for proposals process to secure a new ambulance service provider as the contract with Trinity Health Services is ending. Council members discussed concerns regarding the potential service gap between providers, Life EMS's service history in neighboring municipalities, and patient transport limitations based on medical control availability. The committee review indicated that Life EMS had significantly cheaper rates compared to other bidders, and Trinity failed to provide patient rate information, citing it as proprietary.
Dec 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Zoning Board Of Appeals Minutes
The meeting commenced with excusing two absent Board Members. Key discussions involved public comments requesting enforcement action regarding lot coverage and hardscaping measurements at a specific property. The Board conducted two public hearings concerning requests filed by Tri-Cities Area Habitat for Humanity for variances on rear yard setbacks for new house constructions on two separate parcels. The request for the property on Lane Avenue, requiring a 28.1' rear yard setback variance, was approved. The request for the property on Ridge Avenue, requiring a 4' rear yard setback variance, was tabled. Board comments noted a liaison assignment and welcomed a new member.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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