Local Government
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Village of Paw Paw Official Website
Paw Paw Village Council
Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at
7:30 p.m. at 114 N. Gremps Street, Paw Paw
Ph: 269-657-3148
Website: www.pawpaw.net
Council Members:
Roman Plaszczak, President
Term: 2008/2012
Committees: Historical Commission, Revolving Loan Board, DDA Board,
Dean Basinger, President Pro-Tem
Term: 2006/2010
Committees: Finance Committee
Eric Larcinese, Trustee
Term: 2008/2012
Committees: Fire District Board, Planning Commission, Finance & Administration
Mary Houppert-McIntosh, Trustee
Term: 2006/2010
Committees: Public Services, Revolving Loan Board
Mike Pioch, Trustee
Term: 2006/2010
Committees: Public Services, Wine & Harvest Board
Donne Rohr, Trustee
Term: 2008/2012
Committees: Finance & Administration, Miller Court Housing Board
Wayne Wilhelmi, Trustee
Term: 2008/2012
Committees: Public Services, Parks & Rec Board
Village Officials
Larry Nielsen,Village Manager
Christopher Tapper, Clerk
John Small, Director, Public Services
Mary Springer, DDA Director
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 Paw Paw Township
P.O. Box 20
114 N. Gremps Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-4340
Regular Township Board meetings are held at the Township Hall, on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, except for holidays.
All meeting are open to the public.
OFFICIALS AND STAFF
TOWNSHIP BOARD
David Richardson
Supervisor
657-4340 ext. 27
Norman Rushing
Clerk
657-4340 ext. 25
William Johnson
Treasurer
657-4340 ext. 22
Richard Shallhorn
Trustee
657-5494
Donald Stull
Trustee
657-4595
Township Board Members are elected to a four year term with an ending date of 11/20/2012.
Regular board meetings are held at the Township Hall, 114 N. Gremps St., on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM, unless a holiday.
All meetings are open to the public.
SUPPORT STAFF
Linda Jordan
Deputy Clerk
657-4340 ext. 25
Tania Sheeley-Myers
Deputy Treasurer
657-4340 ext. 22
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Randall Peat
Planning Commission
657-4106
Phillip Arbanas
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Chair
657-94905
CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES
Ted Gruizenga
Assessor
657-4340 ext. 28
David Clark
Cemetery Sexton
657-4938
Mark Manning
Township Attorney
657-3191
BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND ZONING
Associated Government Services (AGS)
800-627-2801
AGS phone number at our office
657-4340 ext. 50
BOARD OF REVIEW - 3 MEMBERS
These members are appointed for two year terms with the ending date shown.
Rinaldo Cicchini - 12/31/2010
Brad Noeldner - 12/31/2010
Michael E. Ross - 12/31/2010
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS - 5 MEMBERS
These members are appointed for two year terms with the ending date shown.
Dave Cleveland - 12/31/2010
Kenneth Field - 12/31/2010
James Lemmer - 12/31/2010
Allen McMachen - 12/31/2010
Dalton Chuck Rumsey, Jr. - 12/31/2010 |
 Antwerp Township
Township Hall
24821 Front Ave.
Mattawan, MI 49071-9501
Phone: (269) 668-2615
Fax: (269) 668-5233
www.antwerptownship.com
Hours: Mon - Fri. 7:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
(616) 668-4493
(616) 668-7525
Office Hours:
Mon -Wed. & Thur. - 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
Tuesday - 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
; Friday - Closed
(Closed for lunch Mon.-Thur. 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Board Members
Daniel J. Ruzick, Supervisor
Heather Mitchell, Clerk
Bonnie Osborne, Treasurer
Bruce T. Cutting, Trustee
Ronald Derhammer, Trustee Planning Commission
Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at Antwerp Township 24821 Front Ave ,Mattawan. All agenda matters to be considered by Planning Commission shall be submitted to the Antwerp Township Office on Monday through Thursday no later than 4:00 PM at least twenty one (21) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the request is to be considered.
Board Members
Ray VanUum - Planning Commission Chair
Leslie Cronenwett - Vice Chair
Denise M. Schultz - Secretary
Harriet Kucinich
Ronald Derhammer
John Paquin
Steve Bryer
Site Plan Questions Can Be Answered By:
Steven J. Van Steenhuyse
LSL Planning, Inc.
616-336-7750
The Antwerp Township Board of Review meets in July and December to correct calculations errors, homesteads and mutual mistakes of fact. The board also meets in March to hear taxpayer appeals. The board is made up of three township residents. The current board members are:
Board Members
Richard Sullivan
Linda Fruin
Arlen Winther
Questions/Contact
If you have and questions concerning The Board of Review please contact:
Township Assessor at 269-668-2615 Ext. 212 |
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 Waverly Township Hall
Address: 42114 M43
Paw Paw, MI 49079
E-Mail:
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Phone: Main number(269) 657-6847
Clerk (269) 657-1776
Treasurer (269) 207-5464
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00- 12:00 except Holidays
Assessor available Mondays from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Directions: Hall is located on the North side of M43 just West of CR665
Township Board Members:
Paul Tomlinson - Supervisor
Linda Tomlinson - Clerk
Marcy Dorr - Treasurer
Larry Chase - Trustee
Anthony Millek - Trustee
Times: Board meets first Thursday of the each month at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Waverly Township Hall
Planning and Zoning Commission Documents/Forms:
Planning Commission Members:
Fay Dorr - Chairperson
Bernard Wilcox - Vice-Chairperson
Nathan Rohr - Recording Secretary
Tony Millek - Township Board Representative
Diane Julien
Mike LaPine
Tom Fleetwood
The Waverly Township Planning and Zoning Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals Members:
Bernard Wilcox
Tony Millek
Ernest Brown
Meeting times: As needed basis |
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Downtown Development Authority |
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Village of Paw Paw, Michigan
Downtown Development Authority’s Business Support Programs
Click here for the 2008 - 2009 Downtown Development Authority Council
Click here for Business Support Application
The Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority is aggressive about supporting its downtown businesses.
Created to promote and enhance the commercial core of the community, to preserve the public investment in this area and to improve the viability of businesses within the DDA district. To encourage business and property owners to improve and maintain building facades and recognizing the public nature of the facades in the District, the DDA offers a variety of business support programs. For more information contact DDA Director Mary Springer at 269-657-5395 or
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A. Paint and Labor. The DDA may reimburse the property or business owner 75% of the cost of paint and labor. The DDA’s portion of expenses will not exceed $3000 maximum. Paint colors must meet the general guidelines of the DDA for consistency in the District. All buildings in the District qualify for this program, including residential homes. Purchase of paint from a business within the District qualifies the applicant for an additional 5% participation from the DDA, above the program guidelines previously stated.
 B. Exterior Improvements. The DDA may provide up to 1/2 of the funding for this type of project that may include work for other than the facade such as painting, door and window repair or replacement, improvements to the exterior grounds, replacement of siding, roof work, brick replacement, etc. Projects must be approved by the Design and Presentation Committee for conformity with any approved design criteria and overall consistency with the character of the District. Maximum funding from the DDA, per project, would be $10,000. Purchase of materials or services from a business within the District qualifies the applicant for an additional 5% participation from the DDA, above the program guidelines previously stated.
 C. Façade Renovation and Restoration. Façade restoration projects may include work such as painting, window repair, replacement of siding, minor tuck pointing, brick replacement, etc. Upon approval from the Design and Presentation Committee, the DDA may loan up to 75% to a property or business owner for a project in excess of $10,000. The DDA loan amount will not exceed $15,000. Terms of the loan will be set to provide an incentive to the property or business owner and typical terms shall provide for an interest rate of 2% below prime, with a 7 year amortization period. At the discretion of the Design and Presentation Committee, purchase of materials or services from a business within the District qualifies the applicant for additional consideration in the terms of the loan; such as increasing the amortization period. Application must be submitted for approval within 90 days of commencement and work must be completed within 6 months of application.
D. Interior Improvement. This program mirrors A-B-C above but is for interior work on a building to make it suitable for today’s businesses. Applicants may follow the same application format as for those programs. (See below.)
 E. Demolition. A property owner may request grant funds from the DDA for demolition. The request is made in narrative format detailing the reason for the demolition, cost of the project, what the final area will look like or what will be built in the cleared space. Requests will be reviewed on the basis of the community benefit of the project (safety, beautification, clearing for new construction, etc.) Any funds granted apply to the $25,000 maximum amount per parcel (see below).
For all Programs. . .
These programs are contingent upon availability of budgeted funds and will be awarded on a first come first served basis.
The Downtown Development Authority reserves the right to revise or end these programs at any time and in no way guaranties availability of funding for any specific project or at any given time.
The maximum grant and loan for any one parcel is $25,000 within a 5-year time frame with the exception of change of ownership.
Separate Applications Required. . .
You may apply for all five types of programs but you will need to submit a different application for each type of program for which you seek funding. There is an application for: Paint and Labor, Interior Improvements, Exterior Improvements, Exterior Façade Renovation and Restoration, and Demolition grants and loans. You will need to separate supporting documents for each application. This may mean you copy and code receipts for each application. Applications for each are on the next five pages.
The DDA thanks you for your interest in staying and growing in the Village of Paw Paw.
The Village of Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority
Mary Springer, DDA Director
129 S. Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw MI 49079.
Email:
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Office Telephone - 269-657-5395
2008 - 2009 Downtown Development Authority Council
John Schincariol
Paw Paw Wine Distributors
816 S. Kalamazoo Sst.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-5518
Fax: 657-3816
(March 2006-2010)
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Harold Schuitmaker
Schuitmaker, Cooper & Schuitmaker
P.O. Box 520
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-3177
Fax: 657-3826
(Cell) 207-5398
(March 2004-2008)
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Don Rook
RE/MAX Associates
179 W. Michigan Ave.
Suite #1
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-7021
Fax: 657-6825
(March 2006-2010)
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Richard Strand
Fast Track Computers
233 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-4603
Fax: 655-1156
(cell) 806-6845
(Prefers e-mail)
(March 2007-20011)
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Roman Plaszczak
Village President
729 Mapleview
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-7298
(March 2004-2008)
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Pat Lynch
Hills’ Prescription Shop
404 Hazen St.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-4701
Fax: 657-4553
(March 2003-2007)
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Steve Racette
Van Buren Delivery
125 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-3072
Fax: 657-5723
(March 2006-2010)
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Mary Lou Hartwell
Van Buren County Abstract
207 Paw Paw St.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-4250
Fax: 657-3207
(March 2006-2010)
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Sherry Taylor
Taylor’s Florist & Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-6256
Fax: 657-2618
(March 2006-2010)
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Rodney Dragicevich
Keystone Community Bank
900 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
269-657-0401 (Paw Paw)
269-373-3434 (Kalamazoo)
PP Fax: 657-4198
Kzoo Fax: 553-6442
(March 2007-20011)
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Ellyn Jones
SeaLandAir Travel
513 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 657-5529
(cell) 207-7110
Fax: 657-4537
(March 2006-2010)
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Sid Shank
Bloomingdale Communications
49962 County Road 653
Paw Paw MI 49079
Phone: 657-4551
Phone: 491-1323
(2006-2010)
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Brian Lietzau
Lietzau & Toth Farm Bureau Ins.
408 W. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 269-655-1814
Fax: 269-655-9083
(2007 - 2011)
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Larry Nielsen
Village Manager
657-3148
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Michigan House of Representatives:
John Proos, IV (R), District 79
Phone: 517-373-1403
Fax: 517-373-3652
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Tonya Schuitmaker (R), District 80
Phone: 517-373-0839
Fax: 517-373-5940
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Senate:
Tom George (R), District 20
Phone: 517-373-0793
Fax: 517-373-5607
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Ron Jelinek (R), District 21
Phone: 517-373-6960
Fax: 517-373-0897
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Congress:
Fred Upton (R), District 6
Phone: 202-225-3761
Fax: 202-225-4986 |
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