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Boards and Commissions
Are you interested in serving your community? Join and support the volunteers listed here. Good city government needs bright, thoughtful citizens with a passion for Belding.
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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Official Canvass Excerpt - November 8, 2016 (PDF)
Application for Consideration to City Board or Commission (PDF)
2023 Regular Meeting Schedule
2023
Regular Meeting Schedule
All Public Meeting Notices posted by the City of Belding are posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being Sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Complied Laws.
BELDING CITY COUNCIL
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (see dates below)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street
January 3, 2023
January 17, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 21, 2023
March 7, 2023
March 21, 2023
April 4, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 15, 2023
June 6, 2023
June 20, 2023
July 4, 2023
July 18, 2023
August 1, 2023
August 15, 2023
September 5, 2023
September 19, 2023
October 3, 2023
October 17, 2023
November 7, 2023
November 21, 2023
December 5, 2023
December 19, 2023
BELDING HOUSING COMMISSION
Dates: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Location: Belhaven Community Room, 41 Belhaven
BOARD OF REVIEW
meets as needed.
BUILDING AUTHORITY
meets as needed.
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
meets as needed.
DEVELOPMENT AREA CITIZENS COUNCIL
meets as needed.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Dates: 1st Wednesday of every other month (see dates below)
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street
January 4, 2023; March 1, 2023; May 3, 2023; July 5, 2023; September 6, 2023; November 1, 2023
ELECTION COMMISSION
meets as needed.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
meets as needed.
LIBRARY BOARD
Dates: 4th Monday of the month
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E. Main Street
MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD
Dates: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Belrockton (Belding Community Center), 108 Hanover Street
PLANNING COMMISSION
Dates: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
meets as needed.
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Dates: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot Street
T.I.F.A. BOARD
meets as needed.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
meets as needed.
Date of Posting: April 4, 2023
Time of Posting: 4:12 p.m.
By: Janae Ortego, Belding City Clerk
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: 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.
Appointed Members
Vacancy - Chair,
Term expires 9/6/25
John LaClear, 616-308-2559
Term expires 10/19/24
Vacancy
Term expires 12/1/23
Vacancy
Term expires
Shelley Gladding, 616-430-4547
City Council Liaison
Download a File:
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.
Appointed Members
Vacancy
Term expired 11/19/22
Michael McCarty - Chair, 616-450-2404
Term expires 10/6/23
Sharon Carlson, 616-794-1740
Term expires 6/18/25
Scott McNeal, 616-794-1445
Term expires 12/20/25
Mike Brady, 616-894-1266
Term expires 12/15/23
Bonita Steele, 616-894-7069
City Council Liaison
Download a File:
Bylaws, Recreation Advisory Board (PDF)
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Museum Advisory Board
Appointed Members
Jill Mason, Chair, 616-794-3558
Term expires 6/1/24
Barb Fagerlin, 616-794-0126
Term expires 6/4/25
Bruce Feuerstein, 616-794-1630
Term expires 9/1/24
Peggy Crystler, 616-794-3689
Term expires 9/6/25
Jan Mehney, 616-761-3374
Term expires 6/1/24
Angie Terry, 616-794-3178
Term expires 5/5/23
Don Bryant, 616-894-3661
Term expires 5/5/23
Jeannine Leary, 305-988-7888
City Council Liaison
Download a File:
Bylaws, Museum Advisory Board (PDF)
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Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Meets every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) on the 1st Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Belrockton, 108 Hanover Street.
The Downtown Development Authority is an eight to twelve-person committee 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.
Appointed Members
Sharon Carlson - Chair, 616-794-1740
Term expires 6/30/26
Patty Donovan, 616-794-7121
Term expires 6/30/23
Bruce Feuerstein, 616-794-1630
Term expires 6/1/25
Josh King, 616-438-5021
Term expires 6/30/23
Troy Palmer, 616-308-6285
Term expires 6/1/25
Wendy Rode, 616-794-2350
Term expires 6/30/26
Peter Reece, 818-679-2647
Term expires 5/18/25
Rebecca Reinink, 231-499-7295
Term expires 8/17/25
Clinton Hewartson, 616-329-2457
Term expires 10/4/26
Jon Stoppels - City Manager, 616-794-1900, ext. 216
Term expires 1/18/26
Download a File:
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 six 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.
Appointed Members
John LaClear - Chair, 616-308-2559
Term expires 9/21/24
Jorel Davis - Vice Chair & City Council Liaison, 773-510-0446
Term expires 12/5/23
Vacancy
Term expires 6/30/23
Jenny Bennett, 616-255-7146
Term expires 6/30/23
Download a File:
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
Term expires 1/1/23
Douglas Lamborne, 616-794-3579
Term expires 1/1/23
David Mierendorf, 616-794-5225
Term expires 1/1/23
John Niemela - Alternate Member, 517-256-7943
Term expires 1/1/23
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
Term expires 7/16/26
Robert Gasper, 616-794-3375
Term expires 9/6/26
David Mierendorf, 616-204-2340
Term expires 8/17/25
Library Board
Meets 4th Monday of month - 5:00 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
Carla Gunderson, 616-794-3268
Term expires 12/31/22
Janice Lamborne, 616-244-3226
Term expires 12/7/24
Kathleen Lehman, 616-490-2088
Term expires 12/01/23
Sherri Hughes, 616-433-5675
Term expires 12/31/25
Thomas Cameron, 616-329-3573
Term expires 12/31/24
Jeannine Leary, 305-988-7888
City Council Liaison
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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
Term expires 8/16/25
Robert Gasper, 616-794-3375
Term expires 10/4/25
David Mierendorf, 616-794-5225
Term expires 12/1/23
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120 S. Pleasant Street
Belding, Michigan 48809
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