He said the councils decision was a misuse of taxpayer money. He is also glad to be back in west Michigan, and specifically Mason County, where he grew up. She doesnt ask how many hours she has to work she just does it Whatever she said she did, she did it. Just like if a house is burning, youd expect firefighters would show up. 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. After the position was vacated, Vanderberg said the county would look internally and externally to fill the position. And then there is Michigans unpredictable weather, which can stir up the lake within moments. The MMRMA provides liability insurance to most municipalities in the state. Employee Intranet. 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. Ultimately, the final decision is up to the city manager. He has served as a special projects intern for the City of Evart, management intern at Washoe County, Nev., manager of the Village of Kingsley, and most recently, administrator of the Village of Winneconne, Wis. Ludingtons year-round population is about three times more than Winneconne, and even larger during the summer tourist season. 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. Once a swimmer starts struggling, they typically become submerged within a minute, he said. Alan Wernette, Ludington State Park interpreter led the program with five participants. 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. Drowning victim Jazmyn Patterson was her daughter, and Blakney believes leaders in South Haven need to do more to protect both residents and visitors. Click here to sign in or get access. Fire Department The Ludington Fire Department is comprised of 21 on-call/part-paid Firefighters. In the public comment period, resident Tom Rotta criticized the council for paying Steckel retroactively, since prior to starting the work, she had agreed to the wages. 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 We are thrilled to have John Shay join the Ottawa County Team, stated Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County administrator. Entering into week three, hes learning many aspects of the community. Agendas and Meeting Minutes; Community Voice; Current Projects; Anyone wishing to be considered for the treasurer position can learn more here. Majestic lions, horses in mid-gallop, massive elephants with piercing dark eyes. Steve Wietrzykowsk has been appointed interim chief. 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. Title: City Manager Phone: 231-845-6237 Email. 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. 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. Chad Rushing kicks off intimate concert series at LACA. A year after he left, Muskegon eliminated its lifeguard program, citing finances as the reason. 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. 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. In January, Steckel was appointed to serve as the acting city manager until the new city manager, Mitch Foster, was hired and began work. Shay will replace former deputy county administrator Keith Van Beek, who became Hollands city manager earlier this year. The Ludington City Council on Monday will vote on approving submitting an application for a $150,000 grant to help finance the proposed splashpad and fishing pier replacement at Copeyon Park. Dr. Perry Marillat lifts up his wife Wendy during their dance routine Saturday night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Please consider helping to fund local news. Anyone wishing to be considered for the police chief position can learn more here. LUDINGTON Mitch Foster has been on the job as city manager since March 18. When asked if he thought lifeguards could reduce drownings at his citys beach, Grand Haven City Manager Pat McGinnis told MLive in an email he did not. Hiring a headhunter if necessary to find lifeguards is critical for beach communities, said Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Look closely. John Shay, who currently serves as city manager of Ludington, was named Ottawa Countys new deputy administrator on Thursday. 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. Treasurer Mary Jo Wittingen accepted a job position with the Mason County Treasurers Office. 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 2022, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. Were they life and death? 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. Ludington City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. in Ludington. Names of Ludington city manager candidates announced. Foster said modern government operations require qualified personnel to handle treasurer and clerk duties. First responders, local fire and police departments and power companies were busy Tuesday night responding to various calls across Mason County following a severe thunderstorm. If you look just down the road, the City of Scottville appoints its clerk and treasurer.. LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) Louis Martinez will never have to embellish the proverbial fish story after confirmation that he set a new state record for the largest Chinook salmon ever caught in Michigan. groups Facebook page has more than 830 members. 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. Wyoming City Council said it hopes to approve an employment agreement by mid-May. He is also glad to be back in west Michigan, and specifically Mason County, where he grew up. He received a bachelors degree in business administration and management from Ferris State University. 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. He started looking, and saw shadowing on the lake floor, dove in and pulled out 19-year-old Jazmyn Patterson. MCPs claim that the council violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. But more than enter the waters to save a life, Sartini said lifeguards also save them with warnings and education. One of the major issues this town faces is the need to update infrastructure, he said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Ludington seeks new police chief, treasurer. Theyre pretty common on the beaches theyre just expected.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). 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. 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. Refer to Use Policy for more information. In California, where Sartini said hes chosen lifeguarding as a career, the presence of lifeguards is just expected, he said. Shay last served as administrator in Ottawa County from August 2021-January 2023, when he was ousted during a shakeup by the county board. 1:00 John Shay, who currently serves as city manager of Ludington, was named Ottawa County's new deputy administrator on Thursday. This years competition features entries from Todd and Brad Reed Photography, Ryan Reed, Rachel Gaudette, T.J. MANISTEE A 20-year-old Pentwater man died and a 23-year-old Ludington man was critically injured when they were struck by a car Tuesday afternoon in Bear Lake. The West Shore Art Fair marks its 50th anniversary this weekend with two days of fine art in Ludingtons Rotary Park. Foster grew up in Scottville, living there from the age of 4 to 16 and attended Mason County Central Schools during that time. This is one of those things that most cities the size of Ludington have changed over to appointing the treasurer and clerk, Foster said. Congratulations to John Shay! Reagan, who is from Muskegon, worked in Iron Mountain in 2008 as a Downtown Development Authority director and Main Street manager. Ludington is a great community with a lot going for it. Due to the larger container, collection times would also be reduced from once per week to once per month. 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. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. Fiscal responsibility, civic engagement, economic development and infrastructure were some of the issues discussed by primary candidates Tuesday evening during a public forum for primary candidates at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Enter your email address to subscribe to this site and receive notifications of new posts by email. He was responsible for budgeting and finance, personnel and community partnerships, as well as communication with the media and public. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. The Marillats won the competition, and the foundation raised roughly $37,000 with the proceeds going toward the Ludington Area Schools' robotics program. I watched Jackie Steckel walk out of here, and she was hurt, Barnett said. 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. 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. Jackies not cheating us.. Ludington city manager ready for challenges, glad to be back in west Michigan. Staff Directory. Before that, he served as deputy county administrator. Join Spirit of the Woods Chapter of the North Country Trail Association on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10 a.m. for a hike on the trail starting near the Vince Smith Bridge. After the hike we will have an appetizer potluck near the bridge to celebrate National Trails Day. City Staff View a directory of city staff and retrieve contact information. City Hall Hours. Staff Directory. Shay starts his job on July 23, earning $123,468 per year. Its wrong to accuse people of stealing from the city never having to submit a shred of evidence of the crimes youre alleging., Barnett added, It just seems wrong to me, and it seems like we can interact without being hateful, and I would challenge all of us to do that.. 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. We dont have a clear mandate on what the city should do, South Haven Interim Manager Kate Hosier said. 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. 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. Johns many successful years in municipal management will serve the County well.. They get good compliance from swimmers, he added. Staff. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). The council approved changing the traffic flow to make one block of North William Street between Ludington Avenue and West Court Street a northbound, one-way street for vehicles. 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. 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. A search committee will narrow down the candidates. We accept the responsibility and the obligation of the liability, he said, later adding, We dont feel a financial liability. When it comes to a drowning, lifeguards likely are their only hope.. LUDINGTON The Ludington City Council has formally announced the names of the top three candidates for city manager. He has served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. Her last day was Aug. 24. 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. 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. The lake-lowering process is expected to take four to eight weeks, depending upon precipitation during this time. Friends of Ludington State Park is hosting a celebration officially opening the new, highly accessible playground built at the Hamlin Lake beach area of Ludington State Park Thursday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. MCSO ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE WEEKEND OF 08/31/2018 thru 09/03/2018: A 66-year-old Ludington woman died from the injuries she sustained from an accident Wednesday night at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and South Jackson Road, according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett in a press release. They are great people but there is going to be some significant turnover in the next five or six years as people retire. Theyre really part of the first-responder culture, Sartini said. When more beaches had them, lifeguards routinely stayed out of the water and even left the beach altogether on red flag warning days. The city of Ludington is contributing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act tax abatement for 12 years, estimated to be worth $1,825,802. He received a masters degree in public administration along with a bachelors degree in political science and government from the University of Nevado-Reno. Piers can create dangerous currents and, without barriers on most of them, provide an inviting opportunity for a stroll to unsuspecting visitors four of whom were swept off piers into the water and drowned this year. Also on Monday, the council heard a presentation from Matt Biolette, Republic Services municipal services manager, about the rising costs of recycling. 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. 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. Foster said, in addition to the committee, a firm has been hired that will assess the candidates. The committee consists of Foster, Jackie Steckel, assistant to the city manager, Kathy MacLean, chair of the downtown development authority, John Henderson, fire chief, and Les Johnson, third ward councilor and chairman of the personnel and finance committee. A rash of Lake Michigan drownings in recent years, including 19 in Michigan this year, has renewed calls for beach lifeguards. Every year the Mason County Garden Club searches out local businesses that do an outstanding landscaping and civic beautification effort. DETROIT (AP) Lawyers who argued that a Michigan city violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking tires have successfully turned the case into a class action potentially affecting thousands of parking tickets. And whats the right balance? 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. After the store closed, the family moved to Big Rapids, where he graduated from high school. Contact 911 immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup. Departments. Phone messages MLive left with a spokeswoman for the authority seeking comment about lifeguard liability were not returned. Emergency call stations, information kiosks, social media posts, lifejackets and life rings are other safety measures Olson mentioned in an email to MLive. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Macunovich will come to Ludington to conduct an all-day seminar for local gardeners. In January, Steckel was appointed to serve as the acting city manager until the new city manager, Mitch Foster, was hired and began work. 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. On Lake Michigan, theyre pounding you one right after the other real close together.. Another 37% definitely oppose or somewhat oppose the city providing lifeguards, and 19% were neutral or had no opinion.
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