City Council – Page 44

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

April 5, 2017

25 Years Ago — April 8, 1992 Gov. John Engler’s proposed deep cuts in state government spending on adult education programs will cause drastic reductions in services offered by the Wayland Community Edfucation program. Director David VanEerden said if Engler’s cutbacks are adopted, the local program wouldn’t survive another two...

Wayland’s planned street projects for 2018 approved

April 3, 2017

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved engineering services of Wightman & Associates for street improvements planned for the 2018 fiscal year. Three projects have been recommended — resurfacing about an eighth of a mile on 133rd Avenue and spots on Superior and Main Streets. City Manager Tim McLean said...

Yes It Is, It’s True: We ignore why middle class has declined

March 25, 2017

I wish I had a dime for every time in the last 30 years I’ve heard people bemoan America’s loss of the middle class. It would be even better if they understood the reason why. I thought about this sad state of affairs Monday evening while listening to commentary from...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

March 22, 2017

25 Years Ago — March 25, 1992 Wayland City Police issued 36 parking citations to fans attending the Class B regional championship basketball game on a Wednesday evening at the high school. Unhappy out of towners protested, calling Wayland an inhospitable community. Police Chief Dan Miller said he was just...

Council scraps plan for closed session in property sale

March 20, 2017

The Wayland City Council planned to go into closed session Monday night, but Councilman Rick Mathis forced tabling the matter as a point of law. Mathis moved to delete the item "Potential Sale of City Property" because it must be discussed in open session accordi ng to the Open Meetings...

Plan Commission schedules Reno Drive zoning hearing

March 14, 2017

The Wayland City Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, on some zoning change recommendations along Reno Drive on the south and west end of town. Planner Kirk Scharphorn Jr. of Professional Code Inspections made the recommendations after it was noted some properties in...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

March 8, 2017

25 Years Ago — March 11, 1992 Dorr Township Planner Tim Johnson offered four plans intended to better protect agriculture, but about 50 local farmers gave his ideas a lukewarm response. Troy Parfait-Sevigny, a freshman at Wayland High School, was expelled for bringing a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition to school...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

March 1, 2017

25 Years Ago — March 4, 1992 Hopkins Public Schools officials will try once more to pass a 5.6-mill bond issue for $10.195 million for a new high school and additions to Sycamore Elementary. Student population growth is driving the request, as the numbers district-wide went from 1,095 to 1,81...

Main Street unveils 1 building renovation, 2 others’ plans

February 28, 2017

The Wayland Main Street program oversaw the renovation of its office building at 117 S. Main St. this past year and plans are in the works for remodeling two other historic downtown buildings. The office building, owned by Bob and Denise Golm, received a historically compatible sign and renovations intended...

City Manager still alarmed by lack of state aid support

February 20, 2017

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday reiterated his alarm over recent actions and considerations by the Michigan State Legislature, once again asserting that local government may suffer severe consequences in loss of revenue sharing. McLean noted the City of Wayland's revenue sharing is scheduled to be frozen again this year...

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