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Water & Sewer E-Bill OptionThe Village of Lake Odessa (Village) and Lakewood Wastewater Authority (LWA) are now offering customers the option to have their water and sewer bills delivered to them via email. To sign up for e-bill, please click here, or stop by the Page Building and complete an authorization form. Questions can be directed to the Village at (616) 374-7110 or LWA at (616) 374-3264.
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Welcome to the Village of Lake Odessa!A Message from Village Council President Karen Banks
March 25, 2020
Greetings friends and neighbors: As Lake Odessa's Village President, I am reaching out to each of you in this unprecedented moment in our history – not only locally, but also nationally and, quite frankly, globally. The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a trying time for all of us – the safety and well-being of friends, neighbors, and family are all in our collective thoughts and concerns right now. I want to take a moment to let you know that the most important thing that you can do for everyone – your family, your friends, and your neighbors – is to actively and purposefully heed the advice of proven and trusted professionals in healthcare: wash your hands, practice social distancing, and stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to do otherwise. Your individual actions can have active consequences for not only your family, friends, and neighbors, but also for the wider world. I also want to let you know that though we have temporarily closed the Village offices and are focusing on the continued provision of essential services, the Village is still working for you. The Village’s police department is still fully operational and here to serve you in the event of a critical emergency. Our water department is working to continue providing clean, safe, and healthy drinking water – at the same standards of excellence that you have come to expect. The Lakewood Wastewater Authority is fully operational. And Village staff is working from their homes to answer your questions via phone or email. While we are focusing on essential services per the Governor’s executive order, we are still actively focused on serving the community of Lake Odessa. In times such as this, it is often easy and simple to focus on the negative – being cooped up in the house when you’d rather be at a restaurant or out interacting with friends and family, on a family trip, at the library, or doing whatever activity or hobby that you enjoy that makes your life more fulfilling. And, honestly, so would I. But instead of focusing on what you may be missing, I ask you to join me in focusing on the positive. If we heed the advice of our healthcare professionals, the activities that you enjoy, that make your life satisfying, will be available again. If you are sheltered with your family, appreciate this time that you have with them. Watch a movie. Read books or play board games with your children, like we all did before the creation of the 24-hour news cycle and the internet, bombarding you with a million different messages each and every day. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its shelter in place order and the limiting of social interactions, will be overcome. But it will only be overcome if we work together. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay together. Together, we will bear witness to a better tomorrow. Sincerely, Karen Banks, Village President PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Health Advisory for Jordan Lake is Lifted
The Village of Lake Odessa has been informed by the Ionia County Health Department that as of 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020, the public health advisory for Jordan Lake has been lifted. The waters of Jordan Lake are now safe for full body contact. Residents and visitors may resume all normal activities in and around Jordan Lake.
For more information, please contact the Lakewood Wastewater Authority at (616) 374-3264 or the Ionia County Health Department at (616) 527-5341. PUBLIC NOTICE: MAY 18, 2020 REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGThe Council for the Village of Lake Odessa will hold their regular monthly Council meeting on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held electronically pursuant to the Open Meetings Act and Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-75. For more information, and login instructions, please click here.
VILLAGE SPRING CLEANUP DAY RESCHEDULEDDue to the Governor's Executive Orders, the 2020 Village Spring Clean-Up has been rescheduled for June 11 and 12 from 7:00am to 7:00pm and on June 13 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. This Clean-Up is a service provided FREE of charge to the RESIDENTS of the Village of Lake Odessa. Proof of residency is required.
Appliances that contain refrigerant gas such as refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners, will no longer be accepted unless the appliance has been properly drained of refrigerant. If the appliance has been properly drained of refrigerant, it will have a certified sticker placed upon it. Without this sticker, the appliance can no longer be disposed of. There will be a $50 fee assessed per each individual load for any Non-Resident wishing to discard any of the approved items. Dumpsters will be located at the Department of Public Works building at 1214 Jordan Lake St. The entrance will be located at the municipal beach parking lot. Items that are allowed and not allowed are located below. If you have any questions or for more information, call the DPW at (616) 374-7228. PUBLIC NOTICE: COVID-19 - VILLAGE SERVICESDue to Governor Whitmer's Executive Order No. 2020-42, the Village of Lake Odessa will be closed for all non-essential services. Essential services provided by the Village and the Lakewood Wastewater Authority (water, police, and sewer) will remain in place and operational. If you have an emergency, please contact 9-1-1 immediately. Utility payments can be made by utilizing the drop box located adjacent to the north entrance to the Page Building. Please place payments inside an envelope. Payments can also be made via credit card, by clicking on this link. If you do need to conduct business with the Village, please continue to utilize our website, via email, or by phone. Village employees will be monitoring email, phone messages, and working from home to ensure the continuity of essential services. Please leave a voicemail and staff will return your call as soon as possible. Village Police Department (Non-Emergency) -- (616) 374-8845 Pearl Ward (Village Clerk/ Treasurer/ Finance Officer) -- (616) 374-8062 -- treasurer@lakeodessa.org Stacy Storm (Lakewood Wastewater Authority) -- (616) 374-3264 -- admin@lakewoodwastewater.org Kendra Backing (Chief of Police) -- (616) 374-0722 -- kbacking@lakeodessa.org Jesse Trout (DPW Supervisor) -- (616) 374-7228 -- jtrout@lakeodessa.org Jeanne Vandersloot (Zoning Administrator) -- (616) 897-4242 -- zoningadmin@msn.com Patrick Reagan (Village Manager) -- (616) 374-8698 -- manager@lakeodessa.org Executive Order Number 2020-42 -- "Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life" COVID-19 Informational LinksPlease find below some helpful informational links to assist you with the COVID-19 outbreak. As new information becomes available, we will do our best to update this list.
FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES Information on the virus, protecting yourself and your family, information on steps to take if you believe that you are sick, and statistics. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Ionia County Health Department FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Information for small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. US Small Business Administration Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Michigan Economic Development Corporation The Right Place 2020-2021 Village BudgetPlease find below a PDF copy of the Village of Lake Odessa's FY 2020-2021 adopted budget.
Master PlanCampfires and BurningBrush and Yard Waste Policy and ScheduleThe 2020 Brush and Yard Waste Policy is available on our Department of Public Works page by clicking here.
New Wellhead Protection Page and Thirstin's Water Education Page
Village of Lake Odessa Citizen Guide to Finances
Governor Snyder has introduced new financial transparency requirements for local governments. The Village of Lake Odessa has created a visual snapshot of how taxpayers dollars are being used that can be viewed by clicking here.
In accordance with Public Act 202 of 2017, all units of government that have a retirement system or retiree health care system must file reports to the Michigan Department of Treasury annually. The Retirement System Annual Report for 2018 is available for inspection by clicking here. If you have any questions, call the Treasurer at 616-374-8062 or send her an email at treasurer@lakeodessa.org. Title VI PlanAs of November 13, 2014, the Village of Lake Odessa has an approved Title VI Plan on file with the Michigan Department of Transportation, as required by the Federal Highway Administration. Click here for the signed plan.
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