Michigan statutes enable township boards to create various appointed boards and commissions to help them manage township government. The statutes also specify the number of board members and the terms of their service.
Statutory Committees
Board of Review
Ascertains whether the assessment roll is proper and hear appeals.
| Member | |
|---|---|
| Thomas DeJonge | |
| Barbara VanHeest | |
| Lorie Kiebach | |
| Roger Schmidt | |
| Morgan Rescorla-Wolfe, Alternate |
Construction Board of Appeals
Hears variances and makes interpretations to Building Code.
| Member | |
|---|---|
| Rich Buitenhuis, Chair | |
| Brock Hesselsweet | |
| Patrick Morden | |
| Lyle Rycenga | |
| Randy Wagenmaker | |
| Scott Corbat |
Downtown Development Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Plans and oversees the improvements to the downtown district.
| Member | |
|---|---|
| John Heinritz, Chair | |
| Mark Reenders | |
| John Helder | |
| Jim Loftis | |
| Daniel Luckey | |
| Rob Robbins | |
| Lyle Rycenga | |
| Alompradith Sphabmixay | |
| Mark Bekins | |
| William Cargo |
Elections Commission
In charge of all elections, boundaries of precincts, equipment, workers, etc.
| Member | |
|---|---|
| Laurie Larsen, Chair | |
| David Gignac | |
| Cal Meeusen | |
| Kristi DeVerney |
Planning Commission
Plans land use, recommends zoning ordinance amendments, approves site plans, etc.
| Member | |
|---|---|
| Bill Cousins, Chair | |
| Steve Wilson, Vice-Chair | |
| William Kieft III, Township Board Representative | |
| Brock Hesselsweet, ZBA Representative – (616) 335-1906 | |
| Carolyn Taylor – (616) 402-2236 | |
| Phil Chalifoux | |
| Dave Reenders – (616) 638-5590 | |
| Kevin Mesler – (616) 366-6094 | |
| Mike Lemkuil – (616) 846-4319 | |
| Stacey Fedewa | |
| Kristi DeVerney |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Decides any appeals regarding decisions of staff pertaining to Zoning Ordinance.
| Member | |
|---|---|
| Michael Voss, Chair | |
| Cheryl Slater, Vice-Chair – (616) 846-2988 | |
| Jim Loftis, Secretary – (616) 846-1990 | |
| Howard Behm, Township Board Representative | |
| Brock Hesselsweet, Planning Commission Representative | |
| Karen Egedy-Bader, Alternate – (616) 842-0992 | |
| Stacey Fedewa | |
| Cassie Hoisington |
