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Public Notice-Ballot Proposal-Section 2.3(G) City Charter

NOTICE OF BALLOT PROPOSAL TO AMEND
SECTION 2.3(G) OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO CHARTER
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO, NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Newaygo held on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-21 to approve and submit to the qualified electors of the City of Newaygo at the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Section 2.3(G) of the City of Newaygo Charter to allow the City Council to determine the method of publication of any matter required to be published in instances where there are no other publication methods required by law. The proposed charter amendment with existing charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated by the amendment are as follows:

The City Council, by not less than a 3/5 vote of its members, proposes that Section 2.3 of the City Charter be amended to read as follows:

Section 2.3. Definitions and Interpretations.
Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the context of this Charter:
(a) The word "City" shall mean the City of Newaygo.
(b) The word "Council" shall mean the City Council of the City of Newaygo.
(c) The word "officer" shall include, but shall not be limited to the Mayor, the members of the Council and, as hereinafter provided, the administrative officers, and members of the city boards and commissions created by or pursuant to this Charter.
(d) The word "person" may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate and to partnerships and associations, as well as to individuals.
(e) The words "printed" and "printing" shall include printing, engraving, stenciling, duplicating, lithographing, typewriting, photostating, or any similar method.
(f) Except in reference to signatures, the words "written" and "in writing" shall include handwritten script, printing[,] typewriting, and teletype and telegraphic communications.
(g) The words "publish" or "published" shall include publication of any matter, required to be published, in the manner provided by law or, where there is no applicable law, the Council shall determine the method of publication.
(h) The words "public utility" shall include all common carriers in the public streets;[:] water, sewage disposal, electric light and power, gas, telephone and telegraph lines and systems, garbage collection, garbage disposal, refuse collection, refuse disposal and reduction plants, and such other and different enterprises as the Council may, from time to time, determine or designate.
(i) All words indicating the present tense shall not be limited to the time of the adoption of this Charter, but shall extend to and include the time of the happening of any event or requirement to which any provision of the Charter is applied.
(j) The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine gender shall extend to and include the feminine gender and the neuter.
(k) The word "freeholder" shall include any person and his spouse who is purchasing property on Land Contract.
(l) The word "default" shall include being delinquent in taxes.
(m) The word "statute" shall denote the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the word "statute" is to be applied.
(n) All references to specific Public Acts of the State of Michigan shall be to such acts as are in effect at the time the reference to such act is to be applied.
(o) The words "law" or "general laws of the State" shall denote the Constitution and the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the words "law" or "general laws of the State" is to be applied, and applicable common law.
(p) All references to section numbers shall refer to section numbers of this Charter.

2. Existing provisions of the City Charter that would be altered or abrogated by such proposal, if adopted, now read as follows:

Section 2.3. Definitions and Interpretations.
Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the context of this Charter:
(a) The word "City" shall mean the City of Newaygo.
(b) The word "Council" shall mean the City Council of the City of Newaygo.
(c) The word "officer" shall include, but shall not be limited to the Mayor, the members of the Council and, as hereinafter provided, the administrative officers, and members of the city boards and commissions created by or pursuant to this Charter.
(d) The word "person" may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate and to partnerships and associations, as well as to individuals.
(e) The words "printed" and "printing" shall include printing, engraving, stenciling, duplicating, lithographing, typewriting, photostating, or any similar method.
(f) Except in reference to signatures, the words "written" and "in writing" shall include handwritten script, printing[,] typewriting, and teletype and telegraphic communications.
(g) The words "publish" or "published" shall include publication of any matter, required to be published, in the manner provided by law or, where there is no applicable law, in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City, qualified by law for the publication of legal notices.
(h) The words "public utility" shall include all common carriers in the public streets;[:] water, sewage disposal, electric light and power, gas, telephone and telegraph lines and systems, garbage collection, garbage disposal, refuse collection, refuse disposal and reduction plants, and such other and different enterprises as the Council may, from time to time, determine or designate.
(i) All words indicating the present tense shall not be limited to the time of the adoption of this Charter, but shall extend to and include the time of the happening of any event or requirement to which any provision of the Charter is applied.
(j) The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine gender shall extend to and include the feminine gender and the neuter.
(k) The word "freeholder" shall include any person and his spouse who is purchasing property on Land Contract.
(l) The word "default" shall include being delinquent in taxes.
(m) The word "statute" shall denote the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the word "statute" is to be applied.
(n) All references to specific Public Acts of the State of Michigan shall be to such acts as are in effect at the time the reference to such act is to be applied.
(o) The words "law" or "general laws of the State" shall denote the Constitution and the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the words "law" or "general laws of the State" is to be applied, and applicable common law.
(p) All references to section numbers shall refer to section numbers of this Charter.

If adopted, the proposed changes would be as follows:

The proposed Charter amendment shall be placed upon the ballot in the following form, with a provision for voting “yes” or “no” for its adoption:

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO DETERMINE THE METHOD OF PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION IN INSTANCES WHERE THERE ARE NO OTHER PUBLICATION METHODS REQUIRED BY LAW
Shall Section 2.3(g) of the City of Newaygo Charter be amended to allow, where there are no other publication methods required by law, the City Council to determine the method of publication of any matter required to be published?

A TRUE AND COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION 2024-21 MAY BE OBTAINED, INSPECTED, COPIED, OR REVIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
Location: 28 State Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Information: (231) 652-1657

Date: August 20, 2024
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Goodin, City Clerk
City of Newaygo

Public Notice-Ballot Proposal Section 5.11 City Charter

NOTICE OF BALLOT PROPOSAL TO AMEND
SECTION 5.11 OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO CHARTER
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO, NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Newaygo held on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 to approve and submit to the qualified electors of the City of Newaygo at the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Section 5.11 of the City of Newaygo Charter to permit the salary of any city officer, elective or appointive, to be increased or decreased after his or her election or appointment. The proposed charter amendment with existing charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated by the amendment are as follows:
1. The City Council, by not less than a 3/5 vote of its members, proposes that Section 5.11 of the City Charter be amended to read as follows:
Section 5.11. Extra Compensation.
The Council shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any City officer, elective or appointive, or to any employee, agent, or contractor, after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into.
2. Existing provisions of the City Charter that would be altered or abrogated by such proposal, if adopted, now read as follows:
Section 5.11. Increase or Decrease of Compensation.
The Council shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any City officer, elective or appointive, or to any employee, agent, or contractor, after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into. Nor shall the salary of any officer, elective or appointive, be increased or decreased after his election or appointment.
3. If adopted, the proposed changes would be as follows:
Section 5.11. Extra Compensation.
The Council shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any City officer, elective or appointive, or to any employee, agent, or contractor, after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into.
4. The proposed Charter amendment shall be placed upon the ballot in the following form, with a provision for voting “yes” or “no” for its adoption:
CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL TO PERMIT THE SALARY OF ANY CITY OFFICER, ELECTIVE OR APPOINTIVE, TO BE INCREASED OR DECREASED AFTER HIS OR HER ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT

Shall Section 5.11 of the City of Newaygo Charter be amended to permit the salary of any city officer, elective or appointive, to be increased or decreased after his or her election or appointment?

A TRUE AND COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION 2024-20 MAY BE OBTAINED, INSPECTED, COPIED, OR REVIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
Location: 28 State Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Information: (231) 652-1657

Date: August 20, 2024
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Goodin, City Clerk
City of Newaygo

Public Notice-Ballot Proposal-Section 6.8 City Charter

NOTICE OF BALLOT PROPOSAL TO AMEND
SECTION 6.8 OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO CHARTER
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO, NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Newaygo held on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-19 to approve and submit to the qualified electors of the City of Newaygo at the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Section 6.8 of the City of Newaygo Charter to provide that members of the City Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amounted determined by the City Council. The proposed charter amendment with existing charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated by the amendment are as follows:

The City Council, by not less than a 3/5 vote of its members, proposes that Section 6.8 of the City Charter be amended to read as follows:

Section 6.8 – City Planning.

(a) The Council may provide for and maintain a City Planning Commission which shall possess all of the powers and perform the functions of planning commissions as set forth in Act No. 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 [MCL 125.31 et seq., MSA 5.2991 et seq.] as amended. The citizen members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council and they shall represent, insofar as possible different professions or occupations. The members of the Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amount determined by the Council.
(b) The City Manager may appoint a Planning Director, subject to budget appropriations and the confirmation of the Commission, who shall perform the duties prescribed by the established rules of the Commission.

Existing provisions of the City Charter that would be altered or abrogated by such proposal, if adopted, now read as follows:

Section 6.8 – City Planning.

(a) The Council may provide for and maintain a City Planning Commission which shall possess all of the powers and perform the functions of planning commissions as set forth in Act No. 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 [MCL 125.31 et seq., MSA 5.2991 et seq.] as amended. The citizen members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council and they shall represent, insofar as possible different professions or occupations. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(b) The City Manager may appoint a Planning Director, subject to budget appropriations and the confirmation of the Commission, who shall perform the duties prescribed by the established rules of the Commission.

If adopted, the proposed changes would be as follows:

The proposed Charter amendment shall be placed upon the ballot in the following form, with a provision for voting “yes” or “no” for its adoption:

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL BE COMPENSATED IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Shall Section 6.8 of the City of Newaygo Charter be amended to provide that members of the Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amount determined by the City Council?

A TRUE AND COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION 2024-19 MAY BE OBTAINED, INSPECTED, COPIED, OR REVIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
Location: 28 State Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Information: (231) 652-1657

Date: August 20, 2024
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Goodin, City Clerk
City of Newaygo

Public Notice-TIFA Informational Meeting

The City of Newaygo Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) will hold an informational meeting regarding these Authorities on October 18, 2024 at 7:00am. The meeting will be held in the Newaygo City Council Chambers at 28 N. State Rd, Newaygo, Michigan, 49337.

The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public on the role of TIFA & LDFA and their activities. The goals and direction of each Authority will be explained, including projects to be undertaken in the coming year.

According to Michigan Public Act 57 of 2018, Authorities (i.e. TIFA, LDFA, DDA, etc.) that capture tax increment revenues must hold two informational meetings each year. The City of Newaygo has two of these types of Authorities (TIFA and LDFA) as mentioned above.

More information regarding these districts can be found on the City’s website at https://newaygo.gov/tif-districts.php.

If you have questions regarding the meeting or about the Authorities, please contact City Manager Jon Schneider at 231-652-1657 x211.

The City of Newaygo will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days advanced notice to the City Clerk at the address above or by phone at 231-652-1657 x213.

Finding of No Significant Impact

Based on an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the City's project plan and any comments received from crosscutter agencies, EGLE has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) regarding historical, animal, plant, or environmental items for the City's proposed water main replacement on W. Wood St and replacement of water service lines throughout the City.

Any comments supporting or disagreeing with the preliminary decision of EGLE should be submitted to the Water Infrastructure Financing Section as noted in the FNSI (see link to FNSI below). EGLE will not take action on a project for 30 calendar days from the date (4/17/2024) of the EA publication. In the absence of substantive comments during the 30-day timeframe, our preliminary decision will become final and the applicant will be eligible to receive loan assistance.

Download a File:
FNSI letter-watermain and service lines

Job Opening:

Police Officer or Police Recruit
Closing Date: Until filled
February 26, 2024
Seeking a licensed MCOLES police officer or a person interested in becoming a paid recruit to attend an academy to become a licensed MCOLES police officer for the City of Newaygo.

Duties include patrolling city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas. Preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations, obtaining evidence and compile information regarding crimes, prepare cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities, carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, city ordinances, departmental policies and procedures and other related activities.
Requirements:

Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field required
Must be licensed, licensable as a police officer by MCOLES. (Or interested in an academy to become a licensed officer)
Must be a U.S. citizen and be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.
No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal histories.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be of good moral character.
Ability to successfully complete all phases of the selection process.

Special requirements:

Pass extensive personal and professional background check
Pass medical, psychological and drug testing.

Essential job functions:

Patrol in a vehicle
Respond to calls for service
Make arrests
Prepare narrative crime reports and non-criminal reports, criminal investigations and follow-up traffic crash investigations
Participate in training sessions
Participate in community-oriented events
Patrol Newaygo Public School District
Display a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
Detain search and question suspects as appropriate.

TO APPLYSUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND REFERENCE PAGE
G. Andres, Chief of Police
City of Newaygo Police Department
PO Box 308
28 W State Rd
Newaygo, Michigan 49337
231.652.1657 extension *215#
police@newaygocity.org

Public Notice-November General Election

The State General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. On this ballot, the City of Newaygo will have the following positions available for City Council: Mayor, whose new term will end 12/31/2026, and three (3) Council Member positions, whose terms will end on 12/31/2028. If you wish to run for one of the positions listed you must:

Be a resident of the City for one year before the election date
Be a registered voter on the last day of filing for the nominating petitions (07/23/24)
Not be in default of any outstanding City bills or taxes

Nominating Petitions and Affidavit of Identity forms can be picked up at City Hall from the Clerk. These forms must be filled out and returned no later than 4:00 pm on July 23, 2024 if you wish to be placed on the November General Election ballot.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the Newaygo City Clerk at kgoodin@newaygocity.org or 231-652-1657 Ext. *213#.

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF NEWAYGO

Starting on May 1, 2023, all properties located in the City of Newaygo will be subject to enforcement of Art. II of Chapter 82 to the City of Newaygo’s Code of Ordinances entitled “Weeds, Grass and Rank Vegetation Ordinance” (Code 1980, § 6.25; Ordinance No. 2023-03, as amended 3-13-2023), as authorized under Michigan’s Noxious Weeds Act, PA 359 of 1941, as amended.

The purpose of this Ordinance is to maintain the character and development of landscaping in the neighborhood by removing noxious weeds and any other uncontrolled plant growth, weeds, or grass exceeding six (6) inches in height in order to prevent them from becoming a detriment to public health.

Under the relevant portions of the Noxious Weeds Act and the Ordinance, it is the responsibility of all owners and/or occupants to prevent and/or eliminate noxious weeds before they reach a seed-bearing stage of growth, and/or to cut weeds and tall grass to not exceed six (6) inches in yards on a routine basis but does not apply to weeds in fields devoted to growing crops.

Failure to comply with this notice will result in the City taking action by contracting for the services necessary to enter the property and remedy the conditions. Methods of treating and eradicating the noxious weeds and grass may include the use of mechanical mowing, cutting, or trimming equipment.

All expenses incurred to bring this property into compliance shall be paid by the owner(s) and/or occupant(s). A lien shall be placed against the property, and if not paid, the amount may be assessed as a special tax against such land on the next assessment roll and will be collected in the next tax cycle.

Please contact Newaygo City Office at (231) 652-1657 Ext. 227 or office@newaygocity.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Substitute School Crossing Guards

The City of Newaygo will be taking applications for Substitute School Crossing Guards. Applications and Resumes will be received until the positions are filled.

Please submit Applications/Resumes to:

Newaygo Police, 28 State Road, P.O. Box 308, Newaygo, MI 49337.

For additional information, please call (231) 652-1655.

Public Notice

The City of Newaygo does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services and activities. The City of Newaygo does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the City of Newaygo's designated ADA Coordinator:

Jon Schneider
City Manager
28 State Road
(231) 652-1657
jons@newaygocity.org
Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm

Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the City of Newaygo are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Coordinator.

Jon Schneider
Newaygo City Manager

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