The Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority will hold a Christmas on the River Committee Meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:15 pm in the Conference Room at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 East Main Street.
Public Hearing – DDA Amended TIF Plan AND TAPRC 5-Year Recreation Plan
The Village of Middleville Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 East Main Street to hear citizen comment on the following items.
DDA Amended TIF Plan – consider a proposed Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to the Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan for the Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority, as amended (the “Amended Plan”), pursuant to the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act (Act 57 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2018, as amended).
Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission (TAPRC) – Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan
See the attached for further information.
Village Council Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop
The Village of Middleville Council will hold a Workshop
~ FY2026 Budget ~
on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm at Village of Middleville Hall, 100 E Main St, Middleville, MI.
The public is invited to attend this open meeting.
Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation (TAPRC) Representative Opening
The Village of Middleville Is seeking a qualified applicant as Village of Middleville’s Representative to the THORNAPPLE AREA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (TAPRC)
See link for more information and how to apply.
DDA – Design Committee
The Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority will hold a Design Committee Meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 4:00 pm in the Conference Room at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 East Main Street.
Public Hearing – FY2026 Budget and Water/Sewer Rates
The Village of Middleville Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 East Main Street.
The purpose of the PUBLIC HEARING is to receive public comment on the proposed 2026 Fiscal Year Budget and Water/Sewer Rates.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND WATER AND SEWER RATES WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
Village Council Trustee Opening
The Village of Middleville Is seeking a qualified applicant as VILLAGE COUNCIL TRUSTEE
For more information regarding the open Village Council seat, please see link below.
Qualifying applicants should submit a completed Application for Boards and Commissions and a letter of interest to:
Village of Middleville
Kevin Smith, Village President
100 E Main Street – PO Box 69
Middleville, MI 49333
Applications will be accepted until November 14, 2025.
Paul Henry Trail Closure
Please be advised that a portion of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail (south of Main Street) will be closed from Friday, October 31, 2025 through Monday, December 1, 2025, reopening on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The southern portion of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail that is within the Village limits (the first one-half mile), including the first two bridges and the Mill Pond, will remain open, as well as the northern portion.
NO HUNTING IS ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS
The remaining southern portion of the trail, from the Village limits to Irving Road, crosses private property and is closed to the public during the November hunting season.
Planning Commission Public Hearing – Special Land Use
The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 East Main Street.
The purpose of the PUBLIC HEARING is to receive public comment and consider an application for Special Land Use Permit on property located at 4695 N M-37 (parcel #41-022-135-00).
The Special Land Use Application seeks Planning Commission approval for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Section 78-323 of the Village of Middleville Code of Ordinances, which allows day care centers as a special use in the C-2 General Commercial District. The applicant is requesting approval to establish a day care center on the above-described property.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board Member
The Village of Middleville Is seeking a qualified applicant for DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER The members of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) attend monthly meetings, review meeting packets prior to each meeting, consider and act on plans to enhance the downtown district, promote economic growth, and foster new opportunities for development. The DDA Board operates under the Michigan Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act 57 of 2018. A member of the DDA Board must become familiar with these laws. Training opportunities will be made available and paid for by the DDA.
A DDA Board Member must have an interest in property in the Downtown Development District (resident or business owner/manager/employee of a business in the District). A map of the district is available at https://www.middlevilledda.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Middleville-DDA.pdf or at the Village Hall, 100 E Main Street, Middleville.
For more information regarding DDA Board Member duties and responsibilities, please contact the Director of Community and Economic Development at 269-795-3385 or powersd@www.villageofmiddleville.org.
The term of service will begin upon approval and administration of the Oath of Office and run until February 13, 2027.
Qualifying individuals should submit a completed Application for Boards and Commissions to:
Kevin Smith, Village President
Village of Middleville
100 E Main Street – PO Box 69
Middleville, MI 49333
The Application for Boards and Commissions can be found on the Village website at https://www.villageofmiddleville.org/downloadable_forms/application-for-boards-and-commissions/ or can be picked up at the Middleville Village Hall during our normal business hours.
Applications accepted until November 14, 2025.
