The Village of Middleville

Is seeking qualified applicants for

DESIGNATED AREA CITIZEN COUNCIL

The members of the Designated Area Citizen Council will review, and provide input and feedback, as well as general discussion, on

 The Downtown Development Authority Plan, Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

The Designated Area Citizen Council will conduct 1-2 meetings.

Members of the Designated Area Citizen Council must reside in the

Downtown Development 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 St, Middleville.

For more information regarding Designated Area Citizen Council Member duties and responsibilities, please contact the Director of Community and Economic Development at

269-795-3385 or powersd@villageofmiddleville.org.

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/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Application-for-Boards-and-Commissions-fillable-2.pdf

or can be picked up at the Middleville Village Hall during our normal business hours.

Applications accepted until positions are filled.

The Village of Middleville Council,

Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission (TAPRC),

Thornapple Township, and Thornapple Kellogg Schools

will hold a Workshop

Strategy / 5-Year Plan

on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm

at Thornapple Township Emergency Services at 128 High Street, Middleville, MI.

The public is invited to attend this open meeting.

The members of the Planning Commission attend monthly meetings, review meeting packets prior to each meeting, consider and act on zoning ordinance text amendments, special land uses,

site plans, and requests to change property zoning. 

The Commission operates under the Michigan Planning and Zoning Enabling Acts. 

A member of the Planning Commission must become familiar with these laws. 

Annual attendance at a training seminar is required and paid for by the Village.

A Planning Commission member must reside within the Village of Middleville limits.

For more information regarding Commission member duties and responsibilities,

please contact Director of Community and Economic Development

at 269-795-3385 or powersd@villageofmiddleville.org.

The term of service will begin upon approval and administration of the Oath of Office

and run until April 30, 2026 or April 30, 2028.

(There are two positions open)

Qualifying applicants should submit a completed Application for Boards and Commissions to:

Village of Middleville

Kevin Smith, Village President

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/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Application-for-Boards-and-Commissions-fillable-2.pdf

or can be picked up at the Middleville Village Hall during our normal business hours.

Applications accepted until October 15, 2025

The members of the Housing Commission attend monthly meetings, review meeting packets prior to each meeting, consider and act on finances, building and grounds maintenance, staff, activities, and policies, all while adhering to HUD guidelines to ensure the longevity of Lincoln Meadow Apartments. Further in-depth training is available. A Housing Commission member must reside within the Village of Middleville limits.

For more information regarding Commission member duties and responsibilities, please contact Director Martha Reyff-Banash at 269-795-7715 or mreyff-banash@middlevillehousing.org. The term of service will begin upon approval and administration of the Oath of Office and run until April 30, 2030.

Qualifying applicants should submit a completed Application for Boards and Commissions to:

Village of Middleville

Kevin Smith, Village President

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/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Application-for-Boards-and-Commissions-fillable-2.pdf or can be picked up at the Middleville Village Hall during our normal business hours.

Applications accepted until March 20, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) members attend meetings as scheduled, review meeting packets prior to each meeting, consider and act on variance and appeal applications, and interpret zoning ordinance text. ZBA meets on the third Thursday of January and July, and other times throughout the year on an as-needed basis. ZBA operates under the Zoning Enabling Act. A member of the ZBA must become familiar with these laws. Attendance at a training seminar can be paid for by the Village.

A Zoning Board of Appeals member must reside within the Village of Middleville limits.

For more information regarding Zoning Board of Appeals member duties and responsibilities, please contact Director of Community and Economic Development at 269-795-3385 or powersd@villageofmiddleville.org. The term of service will begin upon approval and administration of the Oath of Office and run until April 30, 2028.

Qualifying applicants should submit a completed Application for Boards and Commissions to:

Village of Middleville

Kevin Smith, Village President

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/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Application-for-Boards-and-Commissions-fillable-2.pdf or can be picked up at the Middleville Village Hall during our normal business hours.

Applications accepted until March 20, 2025