Ottawa County officials gain pay raises starting 2019
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved salary increases for elected officials after reviewing compensation data from comparable counties. The chairperson receives 6 percent in 2019 and 2 percent in 2020, with other officials seeing 2 percent in 2019 and 2 percent in 2020, plus a 4 percent/2 percent split for the clerk. Public input was sought at a hearing by the officers' compensation committee prior to the vote.
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City Talks Short-Term Rentals In Holland Council Study Session
Holland City Council explored changes to short-term rental policy after the planning commission proposed updates to owner and non owner rentals. Revisions would require a certificate of compliance, add two off street parking spaces, display addresses, and require a fire extinguisher and tri yearly inspections. A pilot program for non owner rentals in an overlay district was debated but voting ended in a 4 4 tie at the planning commission. The council plans a first reading on March 21.
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Tulip Time opens new digs at 42 W Eighth Street
Tulip Time moves into the new 50 West building on Monday March 12, occupying just over 4000 square feet. The east side space includes reception, box office, merchandise, conference room, staff offices, training room and storage across main and lower levels. Canterbury Cottage will also be housed in the building as residential space. The former blue building on W Eighth Street is demolished now that it is unoccupied.
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Public forum highlights FOIA and Open Meetings Act
The Sentinel hosted a Holland public forum at Herrick District Library to educate attendees on transparency through FOIA and the Open Meetings Act. Chris Gantz of the Michigan Department of Corrections and Sentinel reporter Sydney Smith led discussions, with local residents and media in attendance during Sunshine Week.
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