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Parks and Recreation Questionaire

Brandon-Ortonville Parks & Rec Questionnaire

JOB DESCRIPTION – VILLAGE MANAGER

The Village Manager will be considered an employee of the Village Council. The manager shall be the administrator of the Village, responsible to the Village Council for the efficient administration of all affairs of the Village and its departments, except as specifically delegated to another officer by Act 3 of 1895, as Amended, which is our charter. 

The Village Manager shall be responsible for: 

1. Attending all meetings of the Council, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, participating, but not voting.
2. Making recommendations to the Village Personnel Committee on the employment and/or performance of the Clerk, Treasurer and DPW Director positions, with Council having final approval.    
3. Hiring, managing and evaluating performance of part-time or seasonal employees.
4. Being an ex-officio member of all committees of the Village Council without a vote.
5. Preparing and administering the budget with Council’s final approval, as provided for in the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, Act 2, P.S. of 1968, as Amended and shall serve as finance officer.
6. Acting as the purchasing agent, except in the department of public works, in which case the DPW Director shall be the agent.
7. Making recommendations to the Council for approval of such measures as may be deemed necessary for the improvement or betterment of the Village.
8. Assists in the development and implementation of Village Council policies or directives.
9. Being director of personnel of the Village.
10. Being grants administrator of the Village, who actively seeks grants. 
11. Acting as a representative for the Village, whenever the need arises or at the request of the Council.
12. Acting as public relations person, which may include responding to citizen requests and/or directing them to the proper agency.
13. Being responsible for federal-revenue-sharing reporting, public hearings, etc., and shall keep updated on regulations
14. Being responsible for all correspondence to and from the Village, except that specifically designated to someone else by charter.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

The candidate needs to exhibit a passion for serving people and be sensitive to social issues. He/she will be an enthusiastic team builder and possess the ability to confer with local, county and government officials, as well as other key individuals, to resolve problems. 

The manager must have executive abilities, including managerial and financial skills. The manager must also have administrative abilities including organizational skills and familiarity with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite. He/she will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  The ideal candidate has a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration, including organizational forms and structures, budgets, contracts, operating methods and procedures. 

The ideal candidate will be familiar with ordinances, zoning and planning issues and possess a good understanding of them.  He/she should have demonstrated an ability to manage a variety of issues simultaneously, be self-motivated, proactive and prepared to show examples of his/her visionary ability. 

Experience:

Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible senior management experience in municipal government or other governmental agencies or comparable leadership and management experience in public, nonprofit or private organizations.

Salary Range:  $50,000 - $60,000 per year with limited benefits, depending on qualifications.

Recruitment process:

The personnel committee of the Ortonville Village Council will review applications, interview selected candidates and make recommendations to the Ortonville Village Council for the approval of the hiring of the village manager.

How to apply:

You may email your documents to [email protected] 

or send your resume including references, in a sealed envelope to: 

Village Clerk

476 Mill Street,

P.O. Box 928

Ortonville, MI 48462 

You may also hand-deliver your sealed package to the Ortonville municipal offices, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

Employment Application

 DEADLINE: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. If mailing your application, it must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 24, 2019

VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE

PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED MEETING

The Planning Commission will be holding a previously unscheduled meeting on

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. at the

Village of Ortonville Municipal Office

476 Mill Street

Ortonville, Michigan 48462

Posted by Village of Ortonville Clerk, Karyn Edwards 6/22/2018

476 Mill Street | Ortonville, MI 48462 | 248-627-4976 | [email protected]

This meeting is open to all members of the public under the Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.

Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the Village Clerk at 248-627-4976 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

ONLINE BURN PERMITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Permits can only be obtained by going to either Station #1 at 53 South Street, or Station #2 at 3065 S. Sashabaw Road.  You are required to fill out the permit and sign it.  You will be given a copy of the rules and a calendar of the burning days.  Any property owner with three acres or more will be allowed to burn on any day.

You may apply for your yearly burn permit online please click on this link:

  Brandon Fire Department ONLINE BURN PERMITS.  

Permits cannot be obtained for those living in either of our mobile home communities, due to their regulations.

Burning permits are a privilege.  They can be revoked at any time by an Officer of the Brandon Fire Department.  It is the permit holder's responsibility to follow the rules and use common sense on not burning on windy days or during periods of drought.

The burning permit must be renewed annually (January 1st of each year), 

To obtain a current burn calendar please click the link: current calendar for burning

The following are the burning rules.

RULES FOR BURNING AS FOLLOWS

• Open burning is allowed by permit only.  And shall be issued by Brandon Fire Department, subject to the rules of this article.
• Open burning is allowed during the following times:
      Summer hours (April 1st through November 30th 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
      Winter hours (December 1st through March 31st 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Parcels of less than 3 acres must follow burn date calendar on back of permit.
• All materials being burned must be from the site.  No materials may be brought to the site for purpose of disposal.
• No burning shall be permitted within 50 feet of any structure.  (To reduce this to 25 feet the fire must be smaller the 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.)  Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading.
• Campfires must be smaller than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.  Dry seasoned wood only.
• Recreational fires (bonfires) must be no larger than 6 feet in diameter.  Must be issued by calling 248-627-4000 on the day the fire will occur.  The fire must be extinguished by midnight.  Dry seasoned wood only.
• No burning in road right-of-way.
• No flammable liquids shall be permitted to ignite the fire (i.e. gasoline, kerosene, starter fluid, etc.)
• Fire must be attended at all times by someone 18 years of age or older with capabilities of extinguishing the fire.
• No burning shall be allowed on construction sites.
• No burning in windy or drought conditions.
• The size of the pile to be burned shall be no larger than 6 feet in diameter.

Remember burning is a privilege that may be revoked at any time.  It shall be the option of the fire official that shall dictate the right to burn.

Burning violations may be subject to fines in accordance to Township and Village Ordinances.

CAN BURN:  dry leaves, brush, cut dry grass, papers, wood scraps, dry seasoned wood.  To burn a field call 248-627-4000, this will require an onsite inspection.

CAN'T BURN:  Petroleum products, plastic, rubber, shingles, tires, treated lumber (wolmanized, railroad ties, etc.), wet leaves, wet grass, furniture, cardboard, garbage, manufactured building products, OSB structure board, wet green grass, fiberglass, carpeting, or anything that causes black smoke or an offensive odor.

LOSS OF PRIVILEGES AND/OR FINES MY RESULT BY NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES

**When burning, be considerate of your neighbors**

Snow Removal Notification

The Village DPW would like you to be aware that the snow plow used for clearing sidewalks around the Village is broken down and out for repair.  If there is a snow event the walkways may not be cleared right away.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please call the Clerk’s Office at 248-627-4976

Notice of Special Meeting

**LOCATION CHANGE**

Ortonville Village Council

Will hold a Special Meeting

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

7:00 p.m.

Brandon Township Office

395 Mill Street

Ortonville, MI 48462

The purpose of this meeting is to interview a canidate for the Village Manager Position.

Posted by Village of Ortonville Clerk, Karyn Edwards

476 Mill Street | Ortonville, MI 48462 | 248-627-4976 | [email protected]

This meeting is open to all members of the public under the Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.

Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the Village Clerk at 248-627-4976 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

SKYWARN 2018   

Skywarn is an effort to save lives during severe weather emergencies by expanding networks of spotters and by encouraging the widest possible participation in tornado warning programs. There is no way to stop tornadoes, and not all tornadoes show up on radar, but they can be seen. Lives can be saved. Only one instrument can detect a tornado or funnel with complete certainty, the human eye.

Skywarn training sessions are held to train individuals on how to accurately observe such weather phenomena as floods, hail, wind and its associated damage, cloud features that lead to tornadoes, and those cloud features that do not lead to tornadoes.  The class covers what information to report and how to report it. Basic severe weather safety is also covered. Classes are FREE and last 1.5 hours. While new technological and scientific tools have advanced the National Weather Service (NWS) capability to predict severe weather, the trained spotter remains essential to the NWS warning process. The more trained “eyes” we have in the field during a severe weather event, the better our service to you and the public will be. More concern, more spotters, more eyes are needed.  Lend us yours - learn SKYWARN!

SPOTTER TRAINING CLASSES

All interested parties (i.e. fire, police, EMS, security, volunteers, and citizens) are encouraged to attend.

The Oakland County Homeland Security Division coordinates this program.

Limited space is available, so make your reservations now!

Go to:   oakgov.com/homelandsecurity      and click on the Skywarn logo to register or call (248) 858-5300

The County of Oakland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs, activities, or services as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please contact us within five (5) business days prior to the

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

It is once again time for luminaries in the Village. 

The Village Council will be lining Mill, Church, South, James, Schoolhouse and Cedar Streets with luminaries on Christmas Eve.  Volunteers are needed to light them beginning at 5:30 P.M.  If you reside on one of these streets, please take a few minutes to light your luminaries.  To volunteer for bagging and/or lighting the luminaries, please call the office at (248) 627-4976.

Assembling of the luminaries will take place on Friday, December 22 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ted Baker DPW Garage for those volunteers that can assist with this project.  Also, distribution of the luminaries will take place the morning of Christmas Eve, December 24 between 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for those volunteers who can help at that time.  Come to the DPW Building for your street assignment.

Hopefully, with your help this holiday tradition will continue.  Thank you.

NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

The Village of Ortonville will be holding a public hearing on November 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan.

The purpose of the hearing is to offer an opportunity for the citizens to express their ideas on community needs and project proposals concerning the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2018 Program Year. The meeting will also offer the opportunity for citizens to comment on past CDBG projects.

Any further information regarding the above public hearing may be obtained at the Village of Ortonville Municipal offices at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 during the regular office hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or by telephone (248) 627-4976.

Karyn E. Edwards

Village Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Ortonville Village Council

Will hold a Special Meeting on

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Village of Ortonville Municipal Office

476 Mill Street

Ortonville, MI 48462

For the purposes of extending the pay schedule to December of current Interim Manager and interviewing an applicant for the open Village Manager position.

Posted by Village of Ortonville Clerk, Karyn Edwards

476 Mill Street | Ortonville, MI 48462 | 248-627-4976 | [email protected]

This meeting is open to all members of the public under the Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.

Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the Village Clerk at 248-627-4976 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

The Village Of Ortonville is looking to fill a part-time laborer position in the DPW department. If you like working outside, desire to be a team player, have a mechanical aptitude, are willing to learn and enjoy handling lawn and garden equipment, we would like to hear from you. Starting salary range of $12.00 - $14.00 per hour. A full job description and employment application are below.

Prior to employment, applicants:

1. must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
2. must be eighteen years of age or older.
3. must be willing to work overtime when called upon.
4. must pass a physical exam including drug test with physician to be designated by the Village Manager.
5. must pass background check.

Employee must perform jobs assigned, but not limited to:

1. street sweeping
2. street striping (painting)
3. cold patching
4. salting and sanding streets
5. snow removal from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots.
6. grade, gravel, mow, etc. shoulders of streets
7. maintenance and care of culverts; some installation
8. installation, maintenance, etc. of drains
9. brush and limb removal
10. litter pickup and removal
11. sign maintenance
12. park maintenance (includes mowing, equipment repair, emptying and care of trash receptacles, fence maintenance, etc.)
13. cleaning, maintenance, repair, etc. of the DPW grounds and buildings
14. sidewalk maintenance, new sidewalk construction, weed control, etc.
15. municipal parking lot maintenance
16. manual labor – mowing, trimming, raking, shoveling, litter
17. skilled labor – operating heavy equipment such as trucks for snow plowing and/or back hoe; plus, mechanic work, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.
18. any other projects assigned by the DPW Supervisor or the Village Manager.

                 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Please submit applications in-person at the Village office at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville or by US Mail at PO Box 928, Ortonville MI 48462

Village Council

Planning Commission

Downtown Development Authority

Monday July 17, 2017 

7:00 p.m.

Brandon Township Library

304 South Street, Ortonville, MI 48462

The Village of Ortonville will be holding a Special Joint Organizational Meeting for the purpose of identifying each Board’s purpose and short term & long term goals.

If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please call the Village office at

248-627-4976.

Posted by Karyn Edwards, Village Clerk

This meeting is open to all members of the public under the Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the Village Clerk at 248-627-4976 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

The Ortonville Village Council will conduct a special budget workshop

on June 19 2017, for the purpose of reviewing the Village’s budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.

The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Office

located at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan.

This meeting is open to all members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the village clerk at 248-627-4976 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Village offices are located at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville.

The Ortonville Village Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday June 12, 2017 regarding the proposed Village budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.

The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township offices

395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan.

A copy of the proposed budget is attached below.

FY 2017-2018 Proposed Budget

This meeting is open to all members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the village clerk at 248-627-4976 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Village offices are located at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville.

The Village Of Ortonville is looking to fill two part-time laborer positions in the DPW department. If you like working outside, desire to be a team player, have a mechanical aptitude, are willing to learn and enjoy handling lawn and garden equipment, we would like to hear from you. Starting salary range of $12.00 - $14.00 per hour. A full job description and employment application are below.

Prior to employment, applicants:

1. must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
2. must be eighteen years of age or older.
3. must be willing to work overtime when called upon.
4. must pass a physical exam including drug test with physician to be designated by the Village Manager.
5. must pass background check.

Employee must perform jobs assigned, but not limited to:

1. street sweeping
2. street striping (painting)
3. cold patching
4. salting and sanding streets
5. snow removal from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots.
6. grade, gravel, mow, etc. shoulders of streets
7. maintenance and care of culverts; some installation
8. installation, maintenance, etc. of drains
9. brush and limb removal
10. litter pickup and removal
11. sign maintenance
12. park maintenance (includes mowing, equipment repair, emptying and care of trash receptacles, fence maintenance, etc.)
13. cleaning, maintenance, repair, etc. of the DPW grounds and buildings
14. sidewalk maintenance, new sidewalk construction, weed control, etc.
15. municipal parking lot maintenance
16. manual labor – mowing, trimming, raking, shoveling, litter
17. skilled labor – operating heavy equipment such as trucks for snow plowing and/or back hoe; plus, mechanic work, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.
18. any other projects assigned by the DPW Supervisor or the Village Manager.

Application

Please submit applications in-person at the Village office at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville or by US Mail at PO Box 928, Ortonville MI 48462

The Village of Ortonville will be holding a public hearing on March 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting at 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan.

This hearing will be regarding two proposed grant applications for the purchase of properties located in the Village for use in conjunction with the proposed Iron Belle Trail. Both properties could be incorporated into the existing Village Park. Property one is currently held by the Brandon School District, property two is located at 25 S. Church Street. 

Any further information regarding the above public hearing may be obtained at the Village of Ortonville Municipal offices at 476 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 during the regular office hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or by telephone (248) 627-4976.

This meeting is open to the public under the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

Persons with disabilities, who require assistance to participate or attend this public meeting, are requested to contact the Clerk at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.  Contact the Village Offices at 248-627-4976 for further information or special accommodation.

Karyn E. Edwards

Village Clerk

Ortonville seeks funding for Iron Belle Trail connector

Ortonville Village Manager David Trent stands in the area of the proposed Church Street trailhead. ANDREA PECK — THE OAKLAND PRESS

By Andrea Peck, [email protected] ,, @AndreaPeck24 on Twitter

Posted: 02/10/17, 2:55 PM EST | Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The village of Ortonville is moving forward with a plan to gain funding for a segment of the Iron Belle Trail.

Village Manager David Trent said village officials applied last month for a grant through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“We’re looking to establish a new trailhead at the corner of Church Street, across from the post office,” Trent said.

The plan could include developing a shared roadway system in the village that would accommodate for bicycles on South Street and Mill Street.

The proposed trailhead would include a bike rack, signage and some benches.

The grant would contribute $35,000 to the project, with a $5,000 in-kind contribution from the village. The village will not know until October or November if they have received the grant.

“It’s the goal of the village council to make the village more walkable, and this is one avenue we’re proceeding with,” Trent said.

The Iron Belle Trail is a proposed statewide trail system with two routes, both extending from Belle Isle in Detroit to Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula.

The township is considering four possible routes for the trail and the village would serve as a small segment of the larger trail. Brandon, Groveland and Atlas Townships are part of the proposed route for the trail.