HOLLAND — In 2025, The Sentinel is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home.
These round-ups are written on Fridays, and will not include an agenda if one hasn’t been posted. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information.
Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, Jan. 13-17:
Ottawa County Board Chair John Teeples listens during a public comment period on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Ottawa County
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex
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The purpose of the meeting is to approve and adopt the rules of the Ottawa County Board, as discussed and amended Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Read the notice: tinyurl.com/2rsyzcd4
How to attend remotely: You can watch on YouTube under @miOttawa.
More: Five changes considered by the Ottawa County Board during nine-hour meeting
Planning and Policy Committee: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex
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An agenda was not immediately available, but meeting dates for the committee are listed as Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. The committee is expected to discuss changes to the county’s invocation policy.
Read the notice: tinyurl.com/2ebdeme2
How to attend remotely: You can watch on YouTube under @miOttawa.
Finance and Administration Committee: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex
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An agenda was not immediately available, but meeting dates for the committee are listed as Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Read the notice: tinyurl.com/3xrb29ta
How to attend remotely: You can watch on YouTube under @miOttawa.
Allegan County
Commission on Aging: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Allegan County Human Services Building
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A discussion of senior health needs in Allegan County, which will inform a Community Health Needs Assessment.
Read the notice: tinyurl.com/mufjpz6k
How to attend remotely: Those wishing to attend from Community Action of Allegan County at 323 Water Street will call in virtually with a live moderator. You can also attend via Zoom by calling 309-205-3325, entering ID 823 7547 8232 and entering passcode 622040 or via your web browser at us02web.zoom.us/s/82375478232. If you wish to attend and need transportation, call 269-673-4229 at least 24 hours in advance.
Economic Development Commission: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Allegan District Library
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To welcome new healthcare member Aimee Heckman
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To elect a chair, vice chair and secretary
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To discuss the creation of an ad-hoc committee
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To receive a Q4 update from Mandy Cooper of Lakeshore Advantage
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/ypr35fjs
Community Corrections Advisory Board: 12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Sheriff’s Office and Corrections Facility
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An agenda was not immediately available
Local Emergency Planning Committee: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Allegan County Human Services Building
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The Michigan State Emergency Response Commission requires that each county form a Local Emergency Planning Committee. An agenda was not immediately available.
How to attend remotely: By calling 309-205-3325 and entering ID 842 5805 8946 or visiting Zoom on your web browser at us02web.zoom.us/j/84258058946.
City of Holland
Planning Commission: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Holland City Hall
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The meeting will be preceded by a study session (not available online) beginning at 4 p.m. During the session, councilmembers will hear from Community Development Director Mark Kornelis on the 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Committee Annual Report.
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To consider a rezoning request from I Industrial to OS Open Space and site plan approval at 5651 143rd Ave. for the Outdoor Discovery Center to build a bike park and recreation area for the public
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To consider minor text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
More: Outdoor Discovery wants to build a bicycle park on Holland’s southside. Here’s where
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/5aad34pa
How to attend remotely: YouTube @cityofholland
City of Saugatuck
City Council: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Saugatuck City Hall
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An agenda was not immediately available
Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Saugatuck City Hall
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An agenda was not immediately available
City Council Workshop: Friday, Jan. 17, at Saugatuck City Hall
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An agenda was not immediately available
Olive Township
Board of Trustees: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Olive Township Hall
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To hear a report from Clerk Lona Bronkema
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To make a motion to collect property taxes for Zeeland Public Schools and West Olive Public Schools for 2025
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To appoint candidates for the Board of Review
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To approve meeting dates and a holiday schedule for 2025
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To approve a Water Supply System Improvements Agreement with Ottawa County for 2024
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Under old business, to review ARPA Funds
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/5cuu4yhj
Park Township
Board of Trustees Work Session: Thursday, Jan. 16, at Park Township Hall
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An agenda was not immediately available
How to attend remotely: By calling 312-626-6799 and typing in ID 841 5078 4594. You can attend via Zoom on your web browser by visiting us02web.zoom.us/j/84150784594.
Zeeland Township
Planning Commission: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Zeeland Township Offices
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To review a request from Justin and Kristine Vander Kooy to operate a home-based business
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/7tjbeyak
Laketown Township will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Laketown Township Hall.
Laketown Township
Board of Trustees: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Laketown Township Hall
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An agenda was not immediately available, but trustees are expected to discuss a resolution for board member pay, the annual budget, a resolution on property tax exemption, staff salaries, and a controversial rezoning request for a residential project from Covenant Seven.
How to attend remotely: By calling 312-626-6799 and typing in ID 455 671 8351. You can attend via Zoom on your web browser by visiting zoom.us/j/4556718351.
— Cassandra Lybrink is the local editor of The Holland Sentinel. Contact her at clybrink@hollandsentinel.com. Follow her on Twitter @CassLybrink.
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