For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. After the hike we will have an appetizer potluck near the bridge to celebrate National Trails Day. Once you get up north things seem to slow down a bit and people are more neighborly. But the citizens have demanded them and the risks of not having them are too great. 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. That case involves a swimming pool lifeguard and the drowning death of a man with a disability. Names of Ludington city manager candidates announced. Capt. Potential for heavy rainfall. Its time we have some serious, frank, and open discussions with the public on what we need to do. In all, Schillachi pulled 16 people out of the waters off Muskegons Pere Marquette beach. 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. A search committee will narrow down the candidates. Link: City Manager Page. "West Michigan has its own kind of tempo," he said. Daugherty appeared before the South Haven City Council about a year ago asking it to return lifeguards to the citys North and South beaches. Johns many successful years in municipal management will serve the county well.. Steve Wietrzykowsk has been appointed interim chief. Republic is recommending changing the recycling container from an 18-gallon bin to a 96-gallon cart, which would cost recycling subscribers an annual rental fee of $15 per cart, in addition to the 2.7723 millage rate Ludington property owners already pay for solid waste services. Reagan, who is from Muskegon, worked in Iron Mountain in 2008 as a Downtown Development Authority director and Main Street manager. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. These are just a few of the creatures that make up the acrylic menagerie decorating the walls of the lobby outside the performance hall at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. 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. Congratulations to John Shay! 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 Its complicated, and unique in Holland. Ludington City Manager John Shay currently works on a year-to-year contract. 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. That person could then chose to seek election. 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. Prior to coming to Ludington, he was the director of public safety for the City of Manistee for three years. The West Shore Art Fair marks its 50th anniversary this weekend with two days of fine art in Ludingtons Rotary Park. 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. Foster has been village administrator of Winneconne, Wisc. 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. This story is copyrighted 2019, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. He is from Big Rapids. Due to the larger container, collection times would also be reduced from once per week to once per month. Foster said modern government operations require qualified personnel to handle treasurer and clerk duties. WEST OLIVE -- Ludington city manager John Shay has been hired by Ottawa County to serve as the lakeshore municipality's deputy administrator. This is one of those things that most cities the size of Ludington have changed over to appointing the treasurer and clerk, Foster 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. Staff. In April, the position was vacated by Keith Van Beek, who was appointed Holland city manager. Several other residents and city officials spoke after Rotta, showing their support for Steckel and saying she has stated her work hours accurately. Shay will begin his duties as deputy county administrator on July 23 and the position pays $123,468. 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. Nine west Michigan bed and breakfasts will host the West Michigan B&B Christmas Cookie Tour Dec. 7-9 and 14-16. And then there is Michigans unpredictable weather, which can stir up the lake within moments. Two apartment complexes are under construction at 225 W. Ludington Ave. and 200 W. Loomis St. in downtown Ludington, but the Loomis Street facility already has four stories built, while the Ludington Avenue building hasnt yet completed its first floor. She returned on Monday, Oct. 19, again asking for more beach safety measures, and lifeguards, and citing the drownings of three people, including Patterson, as well as unbelievable amount of close calls there this summer. The county collected resumes for about three to four weeks, then began interviewing candidates. Its complicated, and unique in Holland. Municipal Executives Profiles Another 37% definitely oppose or somewhat oppose the city providing lifeguards, and 19% were neutral or had no opinion. LUDINGTON The Ludington City Council has formally announced the names of the top three candidates for city manager. It agreed to take up the case of Estate of Tschirhart v. City of Troy after the state Court of Appeals ruled that a community only is liable if the lifeguard shows substantial lack of concern and directly contributed to an individuals injuries. She basically got hauled out of the swim zone so quickly, Brusse said. From 2013 to 2015 he was Kingsley, Michigans village manager. Liability concerns were the reason lifeguards were removed from state park beaches, which havent had them since 1993, according to Ron Olson, chief of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division. Study shapes, shadows, lighting. During its meeting Monday, the Ludington City Council approved additional compensation for Jackie Steckel for her time as acting city manager. Employee Intranet. Shay oversaw day-to-day operations while serving as Ludington city manager with 65 full-time employees and 14 departments. In January, Steckel was appointed to serve as the acting city manager until the new city manager, Mitch Foster, was hired and began work. 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. Ludington also, after about a year of effort, got approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to place a gate on its north breakwall that was installed this year, said Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster. Like others, Olson mentioned costs and difficulty in recruitment as other barriers to lifeguard programs. Scottville's Lee Schwass was the top overall winner of the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes, 39.85 seconds. 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. 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. 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. He had served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. Although Steckel was offered to be paid her regular salary as assistant to the city manager plus the difference between her salary and the city managers wages, she chose instead to be paid her salary and just 75 percent of the difference in wages. See related story about MCPs claim that the council violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Richards did not know how many times the lifeguards entered the water to assist swimmers in New Buffalo this season. After four minutes, they will suffer irreversible brain damage and after 10 minutes, they have just a 14 percent survival rate, Benjamin said. A rash of Lake Michigan drownings in recent years, including 19 in Michigan this year, has renewed calls for beach lifeguards. Enter your email address to subscribe to this site and receive notifications of new posts by email. Foster said the issue of electing the treasurer and the clerk raises some considerable challenges. City Staff View a directory of city staff and retrieve contact information. Shay last served as administrator in Ottawa County from August 2021-January 2023, when he was ousted during a shakeup by the county board. City Council members can, as the entire council, hire the City Manager. They have a duty to protect their patrons.. Ludington, Michigan, are you ready to party? Eric Sage, founder and frontman of country and classic rock tribute band Young Guns, asked as his bandmates stepped onto the Waterfront Park Pavilion stage. 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. In New Buffalo, the city council is aware of the liabilities, but listened to the community when it wanted lifeguards after they were eliminated for one season a couple years ago due to budget concerns, said Richards, the city manager there. Were they life and death? There were 65 students with diplomas or were GED exam qualifiers from Mason County to use the Mason County Promise. 1:00 John Shay, who currently serves as city manager of Ludington, was named Ottawa County's new deputy administrator on Thursday. Shay starts his job on July 23, earning $123,468 per year. 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. The wind was ripping out of the north pretty hard, but the lake wasnt rough yet, Brusse said. Muskegon was just one of many beach towns that decided to forego lifeguards in the last few decades. After a particularly deadly summer on Lake Michigan, grassroots calls to bring back lifeguards are growing louder. He had served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. 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. Theyre really part of the first-responder culture, Sartini said. Hard to say, said Schillachi, who was a beach captain for about five of the years he worked as a lifeguard between 2000-09. 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. Jared Sartini, a California lifeguard who grew up in the Holland area, has started an online change.org petition to bring lifeguards back to Holland State Park. 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. The council awarded the bid for the citys stump grinding work to the Ludington-based company R. Bogner Tree Farms and Service. Ludington city manager ready for challenges, glad to be back in west Michigan. 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. 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. Shay was selected from a pool of 118 applicants, according to a statement from the county. City Manager City of Ludington, Michigan Mar 2019 - Present4 years 2 months Ludington, MI I oversee the day-to-day operations of a full-service city with 65 full-time employees and with. Related: Who can close the Lake Michigan piers? Hailing from Owosso in the Lansing area, and now living in Northville, Michigan, the couple has been coming to the Ludington area for years. 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. Enter your email address to subscribe to this site and receive notifications of new posts by email. WEST OLIVE Ludington city manager John Shay has been hired by Ottawa County to serve as the lakeshore municipalitys deputy administrator. Departments. Hosier estimated it would cost between $100,000 and $200,000 to restart a lifeguard program. Just like if a house is burning, youd expect firefighters would show up. Theyre pretty common on the beaches theyre just expected.. 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. Because the city must amend its charter to reflect the change, the resolution also includes language for a ballot proposal that will be on the Aug. 7 primary ballot. 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. It was with seven simple words that the second and final Rhythm & Dunes concert of the summer got underway Saturday at Waterfront Park. Once a swimmer starts struggling, they typically become submerged within a minute, he said. Police Department Van Ess has been Tallmadge Township supervisor since 2005. Foster said, in addition to the committee, a firm has been hired that will assess the candidates. The lake-lowering process is expected to take four to eight weeks, depending upon precipitation during this time. In that time, Mike said, theyve fallen in love with the lakeshore and its people. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent. A public meet and greet event is also planned for the public to meet the finalists. There are some similarities between the two towns. Recruitment and training remain the toughest hurdle for keeping guards on the beach in New Buffalo. 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. 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. As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and historical posterity. Both Bailey and Richards said recruiting lifeguards is their biggest challenge. We have thousands of beach users at each beach every season and we find that the standard warning system and other education efforts are effective, Olson wrote. However the township ultimately chose Steve Bulthuis, former executive director of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, as its new manager in late February. 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. We have been lucky to have qualified people in those positions, but anyone can run for election, Foster said. Wishing him all the best at his new position. 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 position was vacated, Vanderberg said the county would look internally and externally to fill the position. Refer to Use Policy for more information. 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. Specific Duties & Responsibilities He also worked at city as interim city manager and Downtown Development Authority director in Portland. Im 100 percent confident if we had a guard on the beach that day, shed still be here today.. Shay was selected from a pool of 118 applicants, according to a statement from the county. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. The job was posted in international city and county management association magazines, local and regional newspapers, and across other platforms. He also said he doubted Steckel told the truth about the hours she worked, and said she should have to submit documentation to account for her extra hours. SCOTTVILLE Its all about bringing families and communities together at Family AfFair, and thats exactly what area businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies did Saturday at Mason County Central High School. The presentation was in connection with a proposed amendment to the citys recycling contract with Republic, which is expected to be addressed at the next council meeting, Biolette said. We all know what kind of worker Jackie is, said Planning Commissioner Kaye Holman. 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. 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. Foster said the committee is searching both internally and externally. 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. When high water kills: Drownings on Great Lakes soar in 2019, South Haven residents push for lifeguards after rash of Lake Michigan drownings, Who can close the Lake Michigan piers? Hiring a headhunter if necessary to find lifeguards is critical for beach communities, said Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. 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. Anyone wishing to be considered for the treasurer position can learn more here. While the police chief is an appointed position, the city treasurer is an elected position. Kozal began working in Ludington in May 2020, replacing Mark Barnett, who retired after serving the city for 19 years. Alan Wernette, Ludington State Park interpreter led the program with five participants. He explained that New Buffalos lifeguards could give a false sense of security to swimmers while also putting themselves in danger. Its not easy to keep lifeguards there, officials say. They do need to put some people on that beach," Blakney said. The three candidates were selected last week during a special meeting of the city council. I watched Jackie Steckel walk out of here, and she was hurt, Barnett said. Shay also served as village manager of Almont for five years. Shay will replace former deputy county administrator Keith Van Beek, who became Hollands city manager earlier this year. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. This may be done by editing the posted story or posting a new follow-up story. In April, the position was vacated by Keith Van Beek, who. Shay is in charge of more than 1,200 employees and the day-to-day operations of county government. Shay won the position among 48 candidates. 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. 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. Every year the Mason County Garden Club searches out local businesses that do an outstanding landscaping and civic beautification effort. City Hall Hours. Staff Directory. Warm, overcast and a breezy day greeted the runners in the 38th Annual Ludington Lakestride Saturday afternoon along the shores of Lake Michigan. We will be setting the next generation up for success.. Jackies not cheating us.. 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. 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. 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. Thats going to be a big change but a good one. Ultimately, the final decision is up to the city manager. 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. We are thrilled to have John Shay join the Ottawa County Team, stated Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County administrator. LUDINGTON The Ludington City Council has formally announced the names of the top three candidates for city manager. Related: South Haven residents push for lifeguards after rash of Lake Michigan drownings. He has served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. Please consider helping to fund local news. Are there enough short-term and long-term rentals in downtown Ludington? We accept the responsibility and the obligation of the liability, he said, later adding, We dont feel a financial liability. They are great people but there is going to be some significant turnover in the next five or six years as people retire. Media Group 31, LLC or any of its agents have the right to make any changes to this policy. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Barnett said its important that everyone should be allowed to speak their opinions during public comment, but opinions should be stated in a courteous manner and shouldnt be used to bludgeon people and make allegations of crime without showing evidence. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett also insisted on speaking not as the chief but as a resident of the city. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent. The Marillats won the competition, and the foundation raised roughly $37,000 with the proceeds going toward the Ludington Area Schools' robotics program. Have a suggestion for local roads to repair? Right now, were going to continue to have discussions on whether lifeguards are needed, she said. A year after he left, Muskegon eliminated its lifeguard program, citing finances as the reason. In California, where Sartini said hes chosen lifeguarding as a career, the presence of lifeguards is just expected, he said. The issue of municipal lifeguard liability is set to be heard by the Michigan Supreme Court. 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. Fire Department The Ludington Fire Department is comprised of 21 on-call/part-paid Firefighters. It is the editors discretion to update or edit a story when/if new information becomes available. Nowhere on Lake Michigan is the call for lifeguards louder than in South Haven, where the drowning of 13-year-old Theron Brooker-Nolan of Ann Arbor who got caught in a rip tide in July 2019 prompted citizen Kam Daugherty to start a return-the-lifeguards petition and form a citizen activist group. Brian Keith Petro was sentenced to one year of jail, two years of probation and other punishment by 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski for possession of methamphetamine Tuesday at the Mason County Courthouse. 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. 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. RELATED: Could these lives have been saved by lifeguards along Lake Michigan? Staff Directory. To read the full story, check out the print or E-edition of Tuesdays Ludington Daily News. There are some challenges and some pretty cool opportunities. WYOMING The city of Wyoming announced Monday, April 17, that John Shay will be its next city manager, WOOD TV-8 reports. The 2018 Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament has extended the registration deadline to June 3, 2018. Green flags were flying, indicating favorable swimming conditions. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. 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. 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.. 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.
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