Boards and Commissions

The City of Grand Ledge has numerous boards, commissions and committees to develop and implement policies and initiatives. We rely on many people to staff these public bodies, requesting they sacrifice their personal time to benefit the community. These volunteers put the entire community of Grand Ledge before themselves to ensure a fair and respectful government for our residents and businesses.

Following is a list of the various City boards and their purposes, meeting frequency and administrative staff contact information.

BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE
STAFF CONTACT
Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission oversees the operations and management of, and improvements to, Abrams Municipal Airport.

The Commission regularly meets at least every quarter, and additionally as needed, at the Abrams Municipal Airport Terminal Building, 16815 Wright Rd.

Airport Manager

627-2149          Email

Board of Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Cemetery Trustees oversees the operations and management of, and improvements to, Oakwood Cemetery.

The Board regularly meets at least every quarter, and additionally as needed, in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

City Clerk

622-7920          Email

Board of Review

The Board of Review reviews the assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor and conducts hearings on appeals of the assessment roll by property owners.

The Board meets whenever State law requires, in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

City Assessor

323-8520          Email

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals conducts hearings on appeals of the Building Official’s findings by property owners.

The Board meets whenever required, in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

City Clerk

622-7920          Email

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority works to improve the City’s business districts on Bridge St., Clinton St. and Saginaw Hwy. through facade improvement grants and infrastructure improvement programs.

The Authority meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

Economic Development Coordinator

622-5256          Email

Election Commission

The Election Commission appoints Election Inspectors for each precinct, establishes polling locations and precinct boundaries, and has any other responsibilities required of it by State law and the City Charter relating to the conduct of elections in the City.

The Commission meets as needed before each election held in the City, in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

City Clerk

622-7920          Email

Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority

The Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority provides fire and ambulance service to the City of Grand Ledge and Oneida Charter Township. Its Board of Directors oversees the budget and operations, and authorizes millage proposals.

The Authority meets meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall, 500 N. Clinton St.

Fire Chief

627-1157          Email

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority works to develop the Grand Ledge Willis Industrial Park.

The Authority meets as needed in the City Hall Annex, 319 Taylor St.

Economic Development Coordinator

622-5256          Email

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission oversees the budget, fees, improvements and operations of the City’s parks, and other recreation facilities and programs.

The Commission meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

Commission Chair – 627-9370

Recreation Director – 627-9468

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviews property use issues, develops the Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan, recommends rezonings to the City Council.

The Commission meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

Zoning Administrator

627-6469          Email

Tree Board

The Tree Board reviews tree trimming, maintenance, removal and planting recommendations from the Service Director.

The Board meets as needed in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

Service Director

627-2144          Email

Water and Sewer Disputes Committee

The Water and Sewer Disputes Committee reviews disputes filed by water and sewer customers concerning rates, charges and billings.

The Committee meets as needed in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

City Clerk

622-7920          Email

Water Appeals Board

The Water Appeals Board reviews appeals from decisions of the Water and Sewer Disputes Committee.

The Board meets as needed in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

City Clerk

622-7920          Email

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews appeals from decisions of the Zoning Administrator concerning property use.

The Board meets as needed in the Council chambers, City Hall, 200 E. Jefferson St.

Zoning Administrator

627-6469          Email