Muskegon’s Police force was able to use money from their Criminal Forfeiture Account to purchase 12 new heavy-duty Trek bicycles earlier this year. The Nelson Neighborhood Improvement Association and the Marquette Neighborhood associated donated money for the 12 hard-sided storage cases now installed on the back rack of each bike.
Read MoreCommissioner Scott Plummer of District 7 expressed concern that last Thursday’s events in Grand Rapids might happen here too if CMH is not adequately supported.
Read MoreWith the board fully seated again, Superintendent Dr. Dana Bryant opened elections among the board for the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary on the seven-member board. Immediately, Morris motioned to keep all board offices exactly the same in one vote, keeping Rev. Avery Burrell as president, Jenkins as vice president, Franklin Brewer as Secretary and himself as Treasurer.
Read MoreAs a component of the plan, Muskegon Heights’ plant would give up control of the operation of the plant. In return, Muskegon would pay the Muskegon Heights $1.2 million per year for 5 years, paying a total of $6 million to take full operational control of the plant. Muskegon Heights, however, would retain ownership of the plant itself and the waterfront land it sits on.
Read MoreDiscussion at Thursday’s meeting was upbeat, as these improvements were regarded as a sign of progress, as the district overall has not made AYP in many years.
Read MoreAndrew Trzaska | June 28, 2011 In order to get final questions answered as well as hoping for complete agreement,
Read MoreCompany President Daniel Harris spoke at Tuesday’s city commission meeting about their anticipated expansion, saying it was long overdue.
Read MoreIn the end, commissioners Jager, Wilkins and Collins voted against the laptop proposal. In addition, commissioners Snider, Jager and Derezinski all noted publicly that even as the vote passed, they would be footing the bill for their own computers and would not exercise the “flower” fund dollars.
Read MoreCouncil members unanimously approved the use of $500,000 from a grant awarded by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the park. To get that money for the park, the city needs to put up a $200,000 match. The city has chosen to use $200,000 they got from a grant from another state government organization, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Read MoreOver 125 people were present at Tuesday night’s meeting as the school board passed a budget with deep cuts across the board. When questions of possible enrollment drops were raised by the public, board treasurer Billie Bruce urged those who organized the large attendance to go door-to-door to keep students in Muskegon: “I’ll go with you.”
Read MoreAt last month’s meeting, Commissioner Clara Shepherd, the driving force in forming the group, offered the students involved the opportunity to take three months off from their work for summer vacation. The students chose to keep meeting all summer.
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