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. Nine west Michigan bed and breakfasts will host the West Michigan B&B Christmas Cookie Tour Dec. 7-9 and 14-16. More than 300 people came to the event, each of them donating canned or other non-perishable food, which was given to the Ludington Area Schools Resource Center. Phone messages MLive left with a spokeswoman for the authority seeking comment about lifeguard liability were not returned. The issue of municipal lifeguard liability is set to be heard by the Michigan Supreme Court. 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. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Its complicated, and unique in Holland. He estimates he has saved 200 people during the five years hes worked as a lifeguard. She doesnt ask how many hours she has to work she just does it Whatever she said she did, she did it. He had served as Ludington city manager for 15 years. While Ludington has beach officers who patrol the beach, the lack of available lifeguards and training for them as well as liability concerns expressed by the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority has prevented a lifeguard program from being pushed forward, Foster said. 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. 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. 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. Theyre seen as a necessary function of public safety, said Brian Bailey, director of Berrien County Parks which operates Silver Beach. And then there is Michigans unpredictable weather, which can stir up the lake within moments. There are some challenges and some pretty cool opportunities. John Shay named Ottawa County's new deputy administrator Departments | Ludington, MI - Official Website Shay was selected from a pool of 118 applicants, according to a statement from the county. Mitchell Foster Email & Phone Number - Ludingto.. | ZoomInfo In some instances, untrained bystanders risked and at times lost their lives in futile rescue attempts. Steve Wietrzykowsk has been appointed interim chief. Two communities still have lifeguards on Lake Michigan Silver Beach in St. Joseph and New Buffalo Beach. During its meeting Monday, the Ludington City Council approved additional compensation for Jackie Steckel for her time as acting city manager. This story is copyrighted 2019, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. 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. The city first narrowed it down to four people before selecting him. Several other residents and city officials spoke after Rotta, showing their support for Steckel and saying she has stated her work hours accurately. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. Ludington seeks new police chief, treasurer. WEST OLIVE -- Ludington city manager John Shay has been hired by Ottawa County to serve as the lakeshore municipality's deputy administrator. City Manager | Ludington, MI - Official Website Names of Ludington city manager candidates announced. 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. 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 In all, Schillachi pulled 16 people out of the waters off Muskegons Pere Marquette beach. Police Chief Timothy Kozals official last day is Sept. 2. Kozal began working in Ludington in May 2020, replacing Mark Barnett, who retired after serving the city for 19 years. The committees are personnel and finance, public safety and utilities, building and licenses, and cemetery, parks, recreation and waterfront. I think well be able to demonstrate this time that its still more important to educate people about what the conditions are, Peterson said. A search committee will narrow down the candidates. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Barnett, she said, had requested that all the police personnel become employees of Ludington and that the Ludington Police Department provide patrols in Scottville. Its to prevent an accident., Bailey said Silver Beach has not had a drowning for I cant remember how many years.. City Hall Hours. City Manager Mitch Foster said the city has posted the position on multiple sources with an application deadline of Sept. 20. Scottville City Commission will begin with a public hearing at 6 p.m. addressing the brownfield authority and then will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 105 N. Main St. in Scottville. All rights reserved (About Us). Ludington city manager candidates' names revealed | AP News Shay won the. Instead of lifeguards, most Lake Michigan beaches use to varying degrees -- a combination of education about swimming dangers, water condition warning systems, life rings and other stationed rescue and safety equipment. There were 65 students with diplomas or were GED exam qualifiers from Mason County to use the Mason County Promise. LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) A coal-powered passenger steamship on Lake Michigan that's the last of its kind in the U.S. will stop using coal to fuel its historic engines once its operators settle on an alternate power source. Im not saying that to pull at anybodys heartstrings Im just saying thats wrong. Study shapes, shadows, lighting. Are there enough short-term and long-term rentals in downtown Ludington? The City Manager serves as Chief Administrative and Executive Officer of the City of Ludington. "West Michigan has its own kind of tempo," he said. Capt. New county administrator makes calls on and off the field City of Ludington 400 S Harrison Street Ludington, MI 49431 Phone: 231-845-6237 info@ci.ludington.mi.us; Helpful Links. Jared Litwiller, of Ludington, was sworn into his new role as a part-time employee of the city immediately following city councils regular public meeting at City Hall. Have a suggestion for local roads to repair? At that meeting, the councilors went into closed session to review the top 10 out of 37 candidates under consultation of a representative of the Michigan Municipal League. Related: Who can close the Lake Michigan piers? Wishing him all the best at his new position. Ludington | AP News Congratulations to John Shay! 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. Shay won the position among 48 candidates. Entering into week three, he's learning many aspects of the community. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Macunovich will come to Ludington to conduct an all-day seminar for local gardeners. Shay starts his job on July 23, earning $123,468 per year. 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. John Shay, who currently serves as city manager of Ludington, was named Ottawa Countys new deputy administrator on Thursday. City of Ludington 400 S Harrison Street Ludington, MI 49431 Phone: 231-845-6237 info@ci.ludington.mi.us; Helpful Links. 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. Reagan has been city manager of Crystal Falls since 2016. DETROIT (AP) A Michigan city violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking tires to enforce parking limits, but it won't be forced to refund thousands of tickets in the class-action case, a judge said. Three reasons most often cited for the lack of Lake Michigan lifeguards are costs, liability and trouble recruiting. To read the full story, check out the print or E-edition of Tuesdays Ludington Daily News. City Hall Hours. There are some similarities between the two towns. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Hard to say, said Schillachi, who was a beach captain for about five of the years he worked as a lifeguard between 2000-09. Shay was selected from a pool of 118 applicants, according to a statement from the county. Foster said there are several items he knows he will be facing in the near future. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,076.. A harbor town on Lake Michigan, Ludington is at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River.Many people come to Ludington year round for recreation, including boating and swimming on Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake . DuBois, PA (15801) Today. 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, said Shay in a press release. 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. He was responsible for budgeting and finance, personnel and community partnerships, as well as communication with the media and public. In April, the position was vacated by Keith Van Beek, who was appointed Holland city manager. The City Manager serves as Chief Administrative and Executive Officer of the City of Ludington. 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. 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. 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. After four minutes, they will suffer irreversible brain damage and after 10 minutes, they have just a 14 percent survival rate, Benjamin said. Related: South Haven residents push for lifeguards after rash of Lake Michigan drownings. Council OKs additional compensation for acting city manager Ludington, MI - Official Website | Official Website Government Services Residents Visitors How Do I. Online Payments Notify Me COVID-19 Information Citizen Requests Weather Open Government Visit Downtown City Calendar Forms Ludington News Calendar of Events Tree Advisory Board Meeting Read on. Johns many successful years in municipal management will serve the county well.. I am looking forward to getting to know the residents and the community and learning more about how we can work together.. 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. City Staff View a directory of city staff and retrieve contact information. Then he saw people frantically trying to swim out into the lake yelling that a girl was missing in the lake, Brusse said. Thats going to be a big change but a good one. RELATED: Could these lives have been saved by lifeguards along Lake Michigan? The Marillats won the competition, and the foundation raised roughly $37,000 with the proceeds going toward the Ludington Area Schools' robotics program. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. We will be making a succession plan a high priority. While the police chief is an appointed position, the city treasurer is an elected position. Teams of four players can register online until 11:59PM on June 3, or until the team count of 800 teams is reached. MCSO ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE WEEKEND OF 07/20/2018 thru 07/22/2018: 07/20 @ 6:45 AM Car/Deer crash, no injury, US10 west of Tuttle (Custer Township), 07/20 @ 7:10 AM Car/Deer crash, no injury, US31 north of Chauvez (Pere Marquette Township), West Shore Art Fair returns for golden anniversary Saturday at Rotary Park. Contact 911 immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup. A year after he left, Muskegon eliminated its lifeguard program, citing finances as the reason. 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. Ludington's form of government is council-manager, meaning the city manager, not the mayor, is the chief executive of the city, appointed by the council. The Ludington City Council on Monday will vote on adopting a proposed ordinance that would formally establish and define the duties of the citys four standing committees. 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. 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. Every year the Mason County Garden Club searches out local businesses that do an outstanding landscaping and civic beautification effort. 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. He started looking, and saw shadowing on the lake floor, dove in and pulled out 19-year-old Jazmyn Patterson. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent. Scottville to end joint police agreement with Ludington Due to the larger container, collection times would also be reduced from once per week to once per month. This is one of those things that most cities the size of Ludington have changed over to appointing the treasurer and clerk, Foster said. Wyoming hires ousted Ottawa County administrator Shay as city manager Ludington seeks new police chief, treasurer. He received a masters degree in public administration along with a bachelors degree in political science and government from the University of Nevado-Reno. WEST OLIVE Ludington city manager John Shay has been hired by Ottawa County to serve as the lakeshore municipalitys deputy administrator. 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. 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. Hiring a headhunter if necessary to find lifeguards is critical for beach communities, said Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Green flags were flying, indicating favorable swimming conditions. Also on Monday, the council heard a presentation from Matt Biolette, Republic Services municipal services manager, about the rising costs of recycling. R. Bogner was the lowest bidding contractor at $33 per stump, and was the recommended choice by the Ludington Department of Public Works, since the city has dealt with the contractor for several years, and the stump grinding was considered satisfactory. Last modified on Sunday, 10 June 2018 20:45, SUBSCRIBE TO MIBIZ TODAY FOR WEST MICHIGANS FINEST BUSINESS NEWS REPORTING. Update: Delays have been extended until 11 a.m. or later. He is also glad to be back in west Michigan, and specifically Mason County, where he grew up. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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 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. 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. Just like if a house is burning, youd expect firefighters would show up. But lifeguards, which city officials said cost $26,000 when they were eliminated in 2010, arent on the table, Peterson said. We have been lucky to have qualified people in those positions, but anyone can run for election, Foster said. They need to protect their visitors, Benjamin said. During the worst of the nine summers that Marcus Schillachi worked as a beach lifeguard, he pulled 10 struggling swimmers from Lake Michigan. 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. 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. Ludington, MI - Official Website | Official Website Instead of lifeguards, Lake Michigan communities have instituted a variety of lifesaving measures primarily the posting of rip current warning signs, making life rings and life jackets available, and using a warning flag system.

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