Lake Odessa is a growing community situated between Lansing and Grand Rapids. We are a village that values our past, cherishes our present and works together to thoughtfully plan for the future.
2016 Construction UpdatesPublic NoticeVillage candidates who wish to seek office at the November general election file must file an Affidavit of Identity and a nonpartisan nominating petition by July 26, 2016, 4:00pm. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 4:00pm on July 29, 2016. (Act 116 of 1954, Ch. 168 Sec. 381)
Pearl Goodemoot Village Clerk / Treasurer Village of Lake Odessa 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.
If you have any questions, call the Village Manager at 616-374-7110 x 103 or send him an email at manager@lakeodessa.org. 
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) 374-8062 or LWA at (616) 374-3264.
Volunteers Needed to Help Water Downtown FlowersSince 2007, the keys to keeping our downtown flowers fresh and vibrant have been the dedicated volunteers who freely donate their time to provide daily watering and an occasional fertilizing. Without everyone pitching in and lending a hand, our downtown flower program simply can't exist. To learn more, click HERE.
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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LAKE ODESSA POLICE WARN OF SUMMER SCAMS
The Lake Odessa Police Department is warning property owners to beware of traveling or transient home improvement contractors who move from community to community performing shoddy or incomplete work, or who use high-pressure sales tactics to coerce homeowners into expensive and unnecessary repairs.
Law enforcement agencies typically begin to see an influx of transient contractors offering to paint homes or pave driveways each spring. The workers claim to be in the area with excess paving or sealing material and offer to repair or protect a homeowner's driveway. In many cases, the materials are inferior and the work performed is shoddy, forcing consumers to pay someone else to correct the job. In other instances, door-to-door salespeople will ask to come inside to display their merchandise and, while they engage the homeowner in conversation, a co-conspirator will gain access to the home through a different entrance and burglarize the premises. Transient salespeople often target senior citizens and vulnerable adults, using intimidation and/or strong-arm tactics with the belief the victims would rather pay them than have a confrontation or tell a family member they were a victim of fraud. Door-To-Door Salesmen Are Regulated By Local Ordinance As a service to village residents, in 2009 the Lake Odessa Village Council enacted an ordinance which regulates peddlers and solicitors. The village's peddler ordinance was designed to protect consumers, who are conned out of thousands of dollars each year. Any person engaging in door-to-door sales must first apply for and be issued a peddler permit before business can be conducted within the village limits. Peddlers are required to display their permit at all times. The permit will contain a photo I.D. to identify the individual peddler, along with the business name, vehicle description, goods and services being sold/delivered, and the permit's expiration date. Lake Odessa's peddler ordinance does not apply to anyone under the age of 18 who is selling merchandise on behalf of a school, church or charity; newspaper carriers; or salespeople traveling an established route at the invitation of their customers. How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves The Village of Lake Odessa generally cannot prohibit people from trying to sell something to residents. By the same token, residents also have the right to privacy. A solicitor may not remain on a resident's property after being asked to leave, nor may he/she conduct business in a manner that a reasonable person would find obscene, threatening, intimidating or abusive. Any resident who wishes to exclude peddlers or solicitors from his/her premises may place a printed placard near the usual entrance bearing the following notice: No peddler or solicitor should enter or attempt to enter any premises where such a placard or sign is placed and maintained. Pre-printed placards are available at the Page Building during normal business hours. Some homeowners may for various reasons opt not to display a placard. In the event those residents are approached by a solicitor, they should nevertheless request to see the solicitor's Village-issued permit. Residents may report violators by quickly calling the Police Department dispatch at (616) 374-8844, allowing an officer to respond immediately. Callers should be prepared to provide a physical description of the person, direction of travel and/or vehicle information and license plate number, if obtainable. Additional Safety Tips The Lake Odessa Police Department offers these additional tips to residents:
Lifeguarding and Swimming Lessons CancelledThe Village of Lake Odessa is disappointed to announce that due to a lack of lifeguards, the summer swim lessons and lifeguarding at its municipal beach will be cancelled for the 2016 summer season. The Village used many different media outlets to get the word out that lifeguards were needed for the upcoming season and received minimal response.
At a conference of the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association last year, there was a session titled, “Where Have All the Lifeguards Gone?” The lifeguard shortage has been a challenge for surrounding communities in Michigan and is even impacting other states in recent years. The Village is hoping that this isn’t a permanent situation and that there will be renewed interest in future years. The Lake Odessa Police Department will focus on safety and ordinance enforcement at the beach, while the DPW will work to maintain the beach facilities. Parents are urged to be vigilant with supervision of children when swimming. All children 12 and under must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian per Village regulations. Visitors are reminded that the beach and marina are closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and also that the area is monitored by video surveillance. Anyone having questions is encouraged to contact the village offices at 616-374-7110 during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
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on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
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