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Effective January 1, 2005, according to new election consolidation legislation, school elections will now be administered by City and Township Clerks. Therefore, your voting location for the school election scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2005 will be the same as the one you use for all regular elections. Every registered voter in the City of Hudsonville will receive new voter identification cards showing the polling location for all government and school elections.
On Tuesday, May 3 the Hudsonville School District will elect two Board candidates for two vacant seats. Candidates running unopposed are Kenneth Hall and Howie Boeve. Also, a millage renewal will be on the ballot requesting the Non-homestead 18 mills, which is an annual renewal and does not apply to a person’s homestead.
Absentee ballots are available from the City Clerk , Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 30, 2005
Cleaning of the sewer mains will begin in May. During the process of cleaning sewer lines, high-pressure water is forced through the main sewers. If a sewer vent within your home or business is plugged, the gases release through any open vent, floor drain or toilet.
As a precautionary measure, the City recommends that you keep toilet lids closed when not in use; keep water in traps and a wet cloth over the floor drain. A plumbing service can assist you in determining whether your vents are opened and clear of any debris. You may call the Public Works Department with any questions at 669-0200.
Our neighborhood revaluation project will continue again this summer for the area bounded by 36th Avenue on the west, Balsam Drive on the east, Van Buren on the south, and the north side of Hillcrest. Since the summer of 2002 our department was able to update the records for approximately 420 properties in the area north of Chicago Drive. The goal of revaluation is to adjust assessed values to more accurately reflect the property. Accurate and complete information regarding each property is necessary to maintain uniformity and equity of assessments throughout the neighborhoods and the city. A student intern and the City Assessor will visit each individual property. The property will be photographed, measured and information gathered from the property owner for updating the parcel record. Letters will be sent to property owners scheduled for each phase letting you know when we will be on your street
Annual flushing of fire hydrants began in March. The flushing process opens fire hydrants and flushes water into the streets and gutters to clean out any sediment or minerals that may have settled in the water mains.
This work is performed on an annual basis to ensure that water quality is maintained and that water mains, valves and fire hydrants are working properly. During this period, you may notice slightly lower water pressures.
When the fire hydrants are flushed, sediment within the water main is loosened and can cause stains when washing clothes. This degradation of water quality is short-term and is not a threat to public health. If you notice rusty or cloudy looking water, let the water run for a few minutes before doing any laundry. You may contact the Public Works Department with any questions at 669-0200.
One of the most significant, yet unrecognized groups of water contaminants is storm water pollutants. When it rains, storm water runs over yards, streets, roads, highways, parking lots, parks, and play grounds, carrying with it everything in its path, including debris and pollutants. Eventually, the water will travel to a stream, either over land or via a storm drain. Storm drains are frequently located alongside streets and parking lots. Unlike sanitary sewers that divert water to a treatment plant directly from your home, storm drains lead directly to surrounding lakes and rivers without any type of treatment. All the debris and pollutants that were picked up by storm water runoff, end up in your lakes and streams!
Where does the pollution come from?
Most contaminants are made up of common items used by residents, businesses and visitors, such as fertilizers, car oils and greases, yard clippings, soil, and pet wastes. Below are some tips you can follow to help keep pollution from entering lakes and streams via storm water runoff.
Tips to keep your rivers, lakes and streams clean
For more information about household hazardous waste disposal or other programs available to county residents please contact the Ottawa County Environmental Health Department at (616) 393-5645 or visit www.co.ottawa.mi.us.
The Ottawa County Health Department is opening disposal centers called Resource Recovery Service Centers for the collection of household hazardous waste. These centers are open to Ottawa County residents at no cost. In addition to disposal of hazardous waste, the center will also serve as a household recycling center. There is a $18 fee to county residents for this service.
City of Hudsonville residents may use the Georgetown Service Center located at 6683 Roger Dr off of Port Sheldon Road. The center is open Tuesday & Thursday 9-1 & 2-6, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday 8-12 (noon). For more information call (616) 494-5569.
GARY BYKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PRESENTS:
Programs for Kids
(Registration Required – Sign-up Begins June 13th)
June 20 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Royal Pet Parade - Hear ye! Hear ye! All pets in the kingdom don your royal wear, be it crown, robe or jester hat and come on leash or in cage to join the Royal Pet Parade. Winners will be chosen by Barb Jenness of Jelsema Veterinary Clinic, who will also talk about royal pet care. (1st grade and up)
June 29 – 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Juggling - Royal jugglers needed for the King’s Court. Master juggler, Renee Hudson, will amaze you by juggling balls, clubs and even Japanese parasols. Then she will offer training to all who bring three pairs of socks to use as juggling balls. (4th grade and up)
July 7 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon: Harry Potter Party - Snatch the Snitch! Amaze Snape with your potion-making skill! Test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter! (4th grade and up)
July 14 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Pippin Puppets Presents: Dragons A to Z - Feel the magic as dragon puppets from around the world dazzle and delight you. (2nd grade and up, as younger folk may not be ready to meet dragons yet.)
July 19 – 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.: Kites – Master of Kites, Gordon Negen, will tell tales of how kites fly, how to fly kites safely and how kites began in ancient China. Listen, learn and make a kite of your own! (1st grade and up)
July 26 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Princess Party – All ye fair maidens may attend a royal party where we will hear princess stories, play princess games and make a royal craft. Miss Ellie will be dressed as a queen and you may dress up too. (1st – 4th grades)
August 2* 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.: A Medieval Fair at Ye Olde Hughes Park - Come one, come all! By order of the Queen, enjoy ye a puppet show, storytelling, calligraphy, a catapult launch, a joust, a costume contest, and much more. Bring your lunch for feasting after the fair. (All summer reading club members are invited.)
*Rain date Wednesday, August 3rd.
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Dates To Remember
June 13 – Sign-up begins. $10.00 fee for non-Hudsonville City residents. Hudsonville Library cardholders may register for free. August 20 – Last day to drop off charts and get prizes. |
Walk-in Story Time
Ages 3 1/2 – 7 Hark! Walk in! Bow down! Hear ye a story! Sing ye a song and dance ye a dance! Have ye summer story time fun! (Parents are welcome to stay or to use that time to look around the library.) |
June 29 - 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Juggling - Renee Hudson will demonstrate juggling with objects such as balls, clubs and Japanese parasols. Then she will offer training to all who bring three pairs of socks to use as juggling balls.
July 12 –1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Medieval Weaponry - Learn about weapons used in medieval times such as the mace, bludgeon, hawk’s beak, scabbard and catapult. We will make a miniature catapult and do a little target practice.
July 21 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Pendant and Paper Stained Glass – Make an orb pendant and then decorate a paper stain glass creation. We will provide the frame.
Sign up for our “annual” program and read one book a week from June 13 – August 6, 2005 to become a “perennial” reader!
Here’s how it works: Read a book from eight different categories and fill out a short book review. Enter it into our weekly drawing for a $10 gift certificate from Barnes and Noble.
Adults who read a book for each of the eight weeks will be entered into our drawing for a garden plaque or garden bench. All finishers will receive a choice of prizes including candles, hand tools, umbrellas, and other assorted goodies.
The categories this year include:
Have a great time reading this summer!
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Michigan Week will be celebrated May 21-May 27. Local government Mayor Exchanges take place during this week or at least sometime during the month of May. Some communities select a community to pair with on their own, while others use the Michigan Municipal League pairing service. |
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There are two laws in the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code that tells you what to do when you come across an Emergency Vehicle. One law explains your responsibility as a driver of a motor vehicle when you see an authorized emergency vehicle approaching you that is either coming towards you or coming up from behind. The other law, called the “Michigan Emergency Vehicle Caution Law”, outlines your responsibility when you are traveling on road and are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated. Let’s look at these laws: Michigan Motor Vehicle Code Section 257.653. (1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with not less than 1 lighted flashing, rotating, or oscillating lamp exhibiting a red or blue light visible under normal atmospheric condition from a distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle and when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell:
(2)This section does not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of persons using the highway. Michigan Motor Vehicle Code Section 257.653a. (1) Upon approaching and passing a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is giving a visual signal by means of flashing, rotating, or oscillating red, blue, or white lights as permitted by section 698, the driver of an approaching vehicle shall exhibit due care and caution, as required under the following:
(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code (Section 257.2) defines an Authorized Emergency vehicle as any of the following: vehicles of the fire department, police vehicles, ambulances, or privately owned motor vehicles of volunteer or paid fire fighters if authorized by the chief of an organized fire department, or privately owned motor vehicles of volunteer or paid members of a life support agency licensed by the department of consumer and industry services if authorized by the life support agency. On June 2, 2004, the act was amended to require drivers to move over one lane or slow down for wreckers and road service vehicles while on the side of the road with emergency lights activated. Frequently Asked Questions Q. If I am on a 2-lane road and see a police car on the shoulder and a car traveling in the opposite direction, what am I supposed to? Q. Do I have to move over for a wrecker? Q. What vehicles are considered to be emergency vehicles under this law? Q. If I see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights off, do I have to move over? |
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| The City of Hudsonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: City Manager, City of Hudsonville, 3275 Central Blvd., Hudsonville, MI 49426, 616-669-0200 extension 418. |
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The Hudsonville City Fire Department was busy answering 440 calls in 2004. This resulted in the second busiest year in the City’s history. The biggest increase came in fire related calls with a 34% jump from 2003, while medical calls decreased 7% from 2003. Our busiest month for fire related calls came in November of 2004 with 20 calls and we answered 51 medical calls in January 2004.