The Belvidere Township Board appointed a new clerk on Thursday, but the reasons why were kept secret from the public as the board violated the Open Meetings Act by deliberating in closed session, despite a warning from the Daily News. Supervisor Leigh Murray was absent from the special meeting, so new Trustee Wayne Watts (who was just appointed in August) chaired the meeting. Also present were Treasurer Yolanda Lane and her son, Trustee Brent Dietrich.
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Belvidere Twp. Board violates Open Meetings Act, discusses clerk interviews in secret
Montcalm County commissioners approve prosecutor’s request, despite concerns
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a request to modify the prosecutor’s office despite continuing to voice concerns about expenses and how the office is being run.
Public hearing set for Pine Township lake tax increase request
When Mark and Mary Mitchell moved to Tacoma Lake in 2000, most of the buildings around the lake were cottages, used mostly by summer residents. The wear and tear on their private road was minimal.
Ionia County officials continue to debate Health Bar program
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday once again declined to second Commissioner Phillip Hesche’s motion to terminate the county’s contract with Health Bar, an on-site nurse available to county employees and their families at an annual cost of $141,426.
MCC Board wraps up summer tour with Howard City visit
In holding its final meeting of the summer season, the Montcalm Community College Board concluded its roadshow of visits this year with a dinner at the historic venue of The Forager.
Ionia city officials recommend regulating short-term rentals
The Ionia Planning Commission held a public hearing and then approved an ordinance Wednesday which will regulate short-term rentals within city limits, if it’s eventually approved by the city council.
‘Building safer communities’
Montcalm County judge wants to make probation officer full-time due to drug cases, new Veterans CourtMontcalm County District Court has seen a “dramatic, significant” increase in the number of felony drug cases being pled down to misdemeanors. As a result, Judge Adam Eggleston is requesting that a part-time probation officer be made full-time to deal with the caseload, as well as to help with the creation of a new Veterans Treatment Court.
Hurrying down Kelsey Highway
Ionia Twp. resident voices concern about speeding vehiclesConnie Nash, whose house is on Kelsey Highway, asked Ionia Township leaders on Tuesday evening if it would be possible to do anything about the high volume of speeding vehicles she regularly observes hurtling down that heavily traveled stretch of road.
Montcalm Twp. Board considers job description for zoning administrator
After 16 years as the zoning administrator of Montcalm Township, Mike Nelson’s duties and expectations have become the focal point of clarity. During Wednesday’s meeting of the Montcalm Township Board, members discussed potentially implementing an official job description for its zoning administrator, an effort spearheaded by Trustee Brian Cousineau.
JUST IN: Coral woman struck, killed after exiting vehicle in Maple Valley Township
FREEA Coral woman was killed Wednesday evening after she exited her vehicle and was struck by another vehicle. The Michigan State Police responded at 10:29 p.m. to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of Coral and Gravel Ridge roads.
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