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Boards and Commissions
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All meetings are open and the public is welcome to attend.
Board/Commission Vacancies
We have several boards/commissions that have vacancies or upcoming vacancies, however, there does not need to be a vacancy on a board or commission for you to apply. The City will keep your application on file for one (1) year from the date of submission. Contact the City Clerk by clicking on the link below or by calling 616-794-1900, ext. 210.
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Serve on a City Board
An amendment allowing non-residents to serve on some City Boards and Commissions was passed on November 8, 2016. An excerpt of the Official County Canvass of the November 8, 2016 General Election can be found in the link below. We encourage interested citizens to download an application at the link below, fill it out and bring it to City Hall.
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Application for Consideration for Appointment to a City Board/Commission (PDF)
Belding City Council
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Meets as needed.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a five-person committee appointed by the City Council with staggered three-year terms. The City Council Liaison is a voting member of the ZBA. The powers of the board of zoning appeals include the hearing of appeals, granting of temporary uses and buildings, and hearing cases of a change of use from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use.
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Bylaws, Zoning Board of Appeals (PDF)
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Recreation Advisory Board
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The Recreation Advisory Board is a five-person committee appointed by the City Council with three-year terms. In addition, one student who is a junior in the Belding High School and a resident of the city shall be appointed as a non-voting member. The Board advises the city council and city manager on matters concerning recreation in the city and makes recommendations on the location of sites for parks and recreational areas to the city council. The board also recommends such measures as it deems necessary and proper for the betterment of the city recreation program.
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Bylaws, Recreation Advisory Board (PDF)
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Museum Advisory Board
For more information about the Belding Museum, please click on the Community & Business tab above.
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Bylaws, Museum Advisory Board (PDF)
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Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Meets every other month (February, May, August and November) on the 1st Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. at the Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street.
The Downtown Development Authority is an eight to twelve-person committee, serving staggered four-year terms. Members are appointed by the City Council. The board is involved with the creation and implementation of development plans in the downtown district and with the promotion of economic growth.
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Bylaws, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) (PDF)
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City Planning Commission
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The seven voting members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the City Council serving three-year terms. The Board adopts a Master Plan for the physical development of the city, reviews the Capital Improvements Plan, recommends zoning changes, approves plats and governs the subdivision of land.
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Bylaws, Planning Commission (PDF)
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Board of Review
Board meets in March, July and December
The Board of Review is a three-person committee appointed by the City Council with a one-year term. The purpose of the Board is to revise and correct assessments and authorize changes, additions or corrections to the assessment roll.
Appointed Members
Marjorie Hansen, 616-794-2661
Douglas Lamborne, 616-794-3579
John Niemela, 517-256-7943
Richard Outman (Alternate Member), 616-794-1434
Construction Board of Appeals
Meets as needed.
The Construction Board of Appeals is a three-person committee appointed by the City Council with four-year terms. The Board hears and decides appeals from the decisions by the City Building Officials in their enforcement of the Building Codes as adopted by the City Council.
Appointed Members
Joseph Cooper, 616-794-1140
Robert Gasper, 616-794-3375
David Mierendorf, 616-204-2340
Library Board
Meets 4th Monday of month - 5:30 p.m.
The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library shall be administered by a library board which consists of five directors which are appointed by the City Council with three-year terms. The Board has the duty to control and govern the library premises, and for that purpose it may make or adopt such bylaws, rules or regulations for the government of the library as may be expedient and consistent with the Charter of the city and the general law of the state.
Appointed Members
Ron Gunderson, 616-894-1772
Janice Lamborne, 616-244-3226
Kathleen Lehman, 616-490-2088
Thomas Cameron, 616-329-3573
Jennifer Mierendorf
Jeannine Leary, City Council Liaison, 305-988-7888
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Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
Meets as needed.
The Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals is a three person committee appointed by the City Council with three-year terms. The Board hears and decides appeals from the decisions by the City Officials in their enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Council.
Appointed Members
Joseph Cooper, 616-794-1140
Robert Gasper, 616-794-3375
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