Public Notice Planning Commission Virtual Meeting April 6, 2020 7pm

Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-15 Reed City will be holding its normal Planning Commission meeting “virtually” using the GoToMeeting application. Citizens interested in attending by computer should use the following link to attend:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/448139837

or telephone call in:
Call in using this audio information.

Toll Free: Long Distance: Dial: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 448-139-837
Audio Pin: 21

The entire packet of documents is in pdf and can be accessed through the link shown below.
The City apologizes in advance for any difficulties during the meeting as this is the first virtual meeting held under the Executive Order.

Ron M. Howell
City Manage

Download a File:
Packet of Documents (PDF)

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 30, 2020 Update

Governor’s Stay at Home Order-Experts agree that the next 3-4 weeks are critical in trying to slow the spread of Covid-19 in Michigan. By staying home as much as possible this would reduce the amount of person to person contact and slow the transmission of the virus. By following the CDC guidelines of washing hands and avoiding contact with surfaces used by the public, it will help work towards the goal of not overwhelming our medical facilities with Covid-19 cases.

Board of Review-An important part of the property assessment system is the right for any taxpayer to appear before a citizen Board of Review and appeal their assessed value. Because of the volunteer citizens stepping forward to conduct this process, they were able to process all 15 appeals under strict sanitary controls.

Governors Executive Order to allow Local Governments to hold “virtual” meetings-The next public meeting of Reed City is the Planning Commission to be held on April 6th at 7:00pm. In response to the Governor’s order, the City has signed up to GoToMeeting [https://www.gotomeeting.com ] so the Planning Commission meeting can be held virtually. The Governor’s order stressed that the public must be allowed to observe, hear and participate in a virtual meeting anonymously. The process will be for the city to post an “invitation” to the public on the City’s web site www.reedcity.org showing how to attend the meeting by computer or phone. If a citizen wants to attend and cannot use a phone or computer please contact City Hall and arrangements will be made.

City Hall closed to Public-Everyone at City Hall appreciates the public’s understanding of the need to close city hall. The city staff is now rotating days at work with days at home to help prevent everyone being “infected’. Residents are still encouraged to call (231) 832-2245 if they have any questions about any matter.

Bill Paying-City hall staff thanks the residents who have used the online bill pay found at the City web site www.reedcity.org under the tab city services and the drop box outside city hall. Any cash payment or checks to be applied to an (utility) account should be put in an envelope with the account stub and deposited in the drop box. Another option is to use the US Postal Service.

Small Businesses-Small businesses are being especially hit hard and if they offer drive through or take out everyone is encouraged to use their services however small the purchase might be. The Small Business Administration has declared Osceola County in Michigan eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (effective 1/31/2020 through an online application process at: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/EIDLLoans

Trevor Guiles
Mayor

Spectrum Health is offering free virtual COVID-19 screenings for patients experiencing symptoms that can be scheduled via their health system hotline at 616-391-2380.

Public Notice

Reed City Residential Waste Customer Award
of Bid to American Waste

After conducting a sealed bid process the City Council has awarded the low bid to American Waste for a 3 year contract to start February 1st, 2020 to continue our weekly solid waste pick up and monthly household items pick up.

The current contract was to expire December 31st 2019 but Republic Waste offered to extend it for one more month to January 31st 2020 to help with the transition.

The City composed a list of all 830 residential customers and provided it to American Waste so they could build their pick up route. The City understands each residential customer has received a letter from American Waste explaining pick up guidelines and asking each customer to call and let them know what type of service they desire- bags or totes.

American waste has chosen to use Red bags so their drivers know which bags to pick up in the future. These bags will be available at City Hall, Shakers Party Store and Marathon gas station by February 1st.

In accordance with the bid specifications, the new contactor must honor and pick up the yellow bags for 60 days commencing February 1st. Those customers that have an unopened roll of yellow bags can bring them to City Hall after February 1st for a refund if they will not use them up in the next 60 days.

The City and American Waste are trying to make this transition with as few conflicts as possible but we both know it can happen. If you have any questions about the service please contact American Waste at 231-943-8088 and if you still have questions or concerns please call City Hall and we will address them.

Ron M. Howell, CM
City Manager

Welcome to Reed City, Michigan's Crossroads City

At the beautiful crossroads of US-131 and US-10, we welcome you to Reed City. We are a bustling community located at the heart of Michigan.

Reed City is also a major crossroads for Michigan's popular Rails-to Trails system. Here, the state's premier trails intersect; the White Pine Trail (running north and south) and the Pere Marquette Trail (east and west). This unique crossing makes us one of Michigan's most important trail communities.

With a friendly home town atmosphere, Reed City invites you to visit, work, and raise your family. We have a vibrant downtown and offer many business opportunities. With our beautiful parks, trails and abundant natural beauty, Reed City is the perfect place to camp and enjoy Michigan's outdoors. In every season, Reed City is your place for outdoor adventure.

Please browse here for more information about Reed City, our Chamber of Commerce, business opportunities, and tourist attractions. Thank you for your interest in Reed City.