The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

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Job Opening - Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

The Village of Pentwater is currently seeking a qualified individual to perform a wide range of clerical, administrative and official functions as Deputy Clerk/Treasurer.

Experience in Accounts Payable, Payroll and/or Utility Billing is preferred.
Self-directed
Exhibits Excellent Communication Skills
Desire to Serve the Public
Ability to Multi-task
Prioritize and Meet Deadlines
Knowledge of Government Fund Accounting

Salary: Depends of Qualifications - Range: $17.00 - $21.00 with an Excellent Benefit Package including a MERS Defined Benefit Plan Pension.

For a more detailed job description, please click on the link below.

To Apply

Please submit a Village Employment Application and résumé to:

Village Manager, Chris Brown
65 S. Hancock St.
P.O. Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

or

cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

The position will remain open until filled.

The Village of Pentwater, MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Download a File:

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer - Job Description (PDF)

Village Employment Application (PDF)

Employment Opportunity - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Supervisor

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County is currently seeking a qualified individual to oversee the operations of our waste water system. Our plant is a Membrane Bio-Reactor System and requires a Michigan "B" Operator's License.

Specific duties will include the day-today operating, reporting and maintaining the wastewater collection system, treatment plant and lift stations.

As a member of our DPW team other functions may include snow plowing and other street maintenance functions. Ability to obtain a CDL within three months will be required.

Compensation: Depending on qualifications.

Benefits to include paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical, optical and dental plan, life insurance and MERS defined pension.

Population: 875

Position open until filled.

Please send an application and resume to:

Chris Brown, Village Manager
P.O. Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

Email: cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

Download a File:

Village Employment Application (PDF)

New Life Rings

The Village of Pentwater would like to thank Ron Beeber and Amy LaBarge for their financial contribution which supplied four new life rings located at the North and South Pier. The Village Staff, Residents and Visitors appreciate Ron and Amy's willingness to always provide for the betterment of our community.

Park Place Rentals

For Park Place Rentals, please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301.

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page or the Village Event Calendar for the latest updates.

Water Quality Report

To review the 2021 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Village of Pentwater Performance Dashboard

Each municipality has an online performance dashboard that shows the Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Economic Strength, and Quality of Life of their respective community. To view the Village of Pentwater's performance dashboard, please click on the link below.

Visit Online:

Village Performance Dashboard

Finance Committee Meeting - October 10th

The Finance Committee will hold a Meeting on Monday, October 10th at 8am at Park Place. To view the agenda, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Finance Committee Agenda (PDF)

City Feasibility Study - October 21st

A City Feasibility Study Meeting will be held on Friday, October 21st at 10am at Park Place. To view the agenda, please click on the link below.

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City Feasibility Study Agenda (PDF)

Short Term Rental Moratorium

On Monday, August 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting the following action was taken:

Motion by Ressel-Hodan, supported by Angell-Powell to approve placing a Moratorium on
the Short-Term Rental Ordinance effective immediately and placing a cap on the annual
permits at 67 for one year while the Village studies the economic impacts to the community,

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Angell Powell, Bluhm, Griffis, Ressel-Hodan, Palmer and Hodges.
NAYS: 0. ABSENT: Nugent. Motion approved 6 – 0.

Download a File:

Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)

Pentwater Public Arts - Sculpture Walk 2022

Brought to you by the Pentwater Arts Council in partnership with the Village of Pentwater DDA.

The Sculpture Walk 2022 runs June 1st through October 15th, featuring five sculptures by five different artists along Hancock Street in downtown Pentwater. All sculptures are available for purchase.

We invite all to participate in the "People's Choice" award by scanning the QR code at any one of the sculpture locations to cast your vote. Voting ends October 1st.

The Sculpture Walk will repeat in 2023 and 2024 with additional locations, new artists, and new sculptures.

An Artist Reception will be held on October 15th, at Park Place from 4pm - 6pm.

All the sculptures are for sale. They may be purchased for personal use or for donation to the Village of Pentwater for permanent installation.

Download a File:

Pentwater Public Arts (PDF)

Village Green Web Cams

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure! Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View