City of Eaton Rapids
Michigan's Island City
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Parks, Recreation & Events Board
200S.Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.com
The regular meeting of the City of Eaton Rapids Parks, Recreation & Events Board on December 20, 2022 at 7:00PM has been CANCELED.
Laura Boomer, Clerk
If you’re like me, you have been wondering “where did this year go”? It seems like it was July 4th and now it’s Christmas and the New Year is upon us. December is a busy month, but I try to take the time to reflect on the year and especially to be thankful for all the blessings I have.
I would like to thank the residents for entrusting me to lead this great city. It has been an honor and privilege serving you. I’ve met many incredible people this year and I hope that I have lived up to your expectations. I want to thank all of the individuals, committees, boards, city departments and especially my fellow City Council members, that did the work for the City of Eaton Rapids. Keeping your focus and commitment on making Eaton Rapids the best place to live is not always an easy task but we find ways to make it happen because we know how important it is. Thank You!
A tradition of mine during this season is to watch a few of my favorite Christmas movies; It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol. Those movies remind me of not just the Christmas spirit, but the human spirit. What is important is giving, not of presents purchased at a store, but giving of ourselves, our time, our resources, our talents, our kindness, and our thoughtfulness. So often people get lost in the commercial aspect of the holidays. We all have so much more to give that doesn’t cost money. Our community is rich in so many ways because of the caring people that live and work here. Let’s remember that giving spirt all year long!
Next month, I will recap all of the positive work that happened this year and what lies ahead in our annual State of the City address. We’ve all worked very hard for you, but we have a lot more to do that we are excited to share.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, ideas or would like more information about serving our city, please reach out to me at pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.com or call me at 517- 410-9472.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Mayor Pam Colestock
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapid Parks & Recreation Subcommittee
200S.Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.com
The regular meeting of the City of Eaton Rapids Parks & Recreation Subcommittee on December 13, 2022 at 7:00PM has been canceled.
Laura Boomer, Clerk
DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
Date of Meeting: December 13, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Eaton Rapids City Hall, 200 S Main St., 2nd Floor
Purpose: This meeting allows the board of review to act on very specific items relating to the assessment roll;
The Correction of qualified errors.
The board may review a denial by the assessor of a qualified agricultural property exemption for the current year if the exemption was not in existence for the previous year.
The board may also grant a qualified agricultural exemption if there has not been a previous denial.
The board may also make limited changes in regards to the uncapping of a taxable.
The board may grant a Disabled Veteran Exemption for the current year only.
The board may also hear an appeal for a Poverty Exemption.
The previous list is a summary of changes the board is allowed to make. For a more detailed explanation see Michigan State Tax Commission Bulletin #6 of 2018.
Please contact the Assessor if you have any questions.
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Arts Council Subcommittee
200S.Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.com
The regular meeting of the City of Eaton Rapids Arts Council Subcommittee on December 13, 2022 at 6:00PM has been moved to December 1, 2022 at 6:00PM.
Laura Boomer, Clerk
Notice is hereby given for the following Public Hearing to be held by the Eaton Rapids Zoning Board of Appeals on December 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 200 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids.
Said Hearing will be for the purpose of reviewing a variance application for the following:
Levi Polihonki, Eaton Rapids, Michigan is requesting a variance for Article XVIII, Section 18.20 – Accessory Buildings and Structures (B) Garages (2), for parcel no. 300-034-200-061-09, property commonly known as 520 N. East Street.
Eaton Rapids Public Schools, Eaton Rapids, Michigan is requesting a variance for Article XXII, Section 22.30- Exempt Signs (F) Directional Signs; Section 22.35- Prohibited Signs (H) Off-Premise Sign; Section 22.45- Signs in Residential Zoning Districts (B) Government, School, and Church Signs, for parcel no. 300-002-100- 004-00, property commonly known as 756 State Street.
Eaton Rapids Public Schools, Eaton Rapids, Michigan is requesting a variance for Article XXII, Section 22.30- Exempt Signs (F) Directional Signs; Section 22.45- Signs in Residential Zoning Districts (B) Government, School, and Church Signs, for parcel no. 300-002-100-100-00, property commonly known as 800 State Street.
Eaton Rapids Public Schools, Eaton Rapids, Michigan is requesting a variance for Article XXII, Section 22.30- Exempt Signs (F) Directional Signs; Section 22.45- Signs in Residential Zoning Districts (B) Government, School, and Church Signs, for parcel no. 300-002-100-012-01, property commonly known as 917 Greyhound Drive.
Owners of property within 300 feet of the above parcels have been mailed a notice of this hearing. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard.
Questions may be directed to LeRoy Hummel, City Building Official at (517) 237-3799.
Laura Boomer City Clerk
