City Council – Page 55

Sweet Leaf Glass ‘head shop’ sells unique items, but not marijuana

December 2, 2015

Sweet Leaf Glass, the quaint little store behind Burger King just off West Superior in Wayland, has been in business since May 18, and though many call it a “head shop,” the co-owners insist it’s more than that. A “head shop” is a business that legally sells paraphernalia associated with...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 193

November 28, 2015

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because of generosity of longtime history maven Linda Stoepker, who opened at the doors of the Then & Now historical library Saturday afternoon, there is a “Bygone Days” column this week. It was delayed because Then & Now was closed Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 25 Years...

New city manager likely to begin duties at start of next year

November 20, 2015

New Wayland City Manager Tim McLean is expected to begin his duties here no later than Jan. 1. McLean, was offered a two-year contract in which he will earn $68,779 in the first year and $71,178 in the second. Currently assistant to the city manager for the City of Jonesville,...

City Council approves Wayland FD purchase of new truck, grass rig

November 16, 2015

Wayland Fire Chief Joe Miller Monday night acknowledged he came to the City Council meeting with hat in hand. But the response was “ask and you shall receive.” Miller asked the council for approval to purchase a new truck for the department and wound up also asking for permission to...

Wayland City to extend curbside recycling contract for one year

November 16, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night voted to renew its contract for recycling services for one year. The city has participated in the Allegan County Recycling program, contracting with Republic Services for curbside recycling every other week at a cost of $25 per household. However, in the last couple of...

City of Wayland DDA buying old Harding’s Market parking lot

November 16, 2015

The City of Wayland Downtown Development Authority is buying the parking lot that surrounds the old Harding’s Market just off West Superior Street. The City Council Monday night gave its approval to purchase the lot for $495,000 from owner Dreamride LLC. The lot now surrounds the old Harding’s building that...

City Plan Commission Chairman resigns; Dykstra new vice chair

November 10, 2015

John Frigmanski officially submitted his resignation from the Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday. City Manager Mike Selden said he received nofication that afternoon that Frigmanski had sold his business on Reno Drive in Wayland to his son, thereby making him ineligible to serve because he does not live within the...

Former Wayland Councilman Ron Kobish has another new job

November 5, 2015

Former Wayland City Councilman Ron Kobish already has another new job after he left town. Kobish on Facebook today posted an item that he and wife Kim soon will move from Auburn Hills to Canton, where he will serve as community manager for a Sun Communities mobile home park, College...

All 4 Wayland City Council candidates win without opposition

November 3, 2015

Four candidates running unopposed didn't have any surprises in Tuesday's election for Wayland City Council. All four are incumbents and they were running unopposed. Councilwoman Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter with 160, Rick Mathis had 152, Jennifer Antel 149 and John Sloan 145. All are two-year terms, but Sloan,...

Wayland approves fire service agreement with Yankee Springs Twp.

November 2, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night gave its blessing to a fire service agreement to cover Yankee Springs Township. The proposal later this month will go before the Yankee Springs Township Board. City Manager Mike Selden, who wrote the proposal for agreement, saying it, "breaks down what we talked about......

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