http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/ City of Whitehall Muskegon County, Michigan http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2012 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/, All Rights Reserved http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Home/home.html   Welcome to the City of Whitehall Muskegon County, Michigan The City of Whitehall (population 2,706 as of the 2010 Census) is a unique blend of old-fashioned small town and progressive, full-service city. Whitehall is located in northern Muskegon County, five miles from the Lake Michigan coastline on White Lake. Although much of its economy is tourist-related, especially it's extended marina on the lake; it also contains some small businesses and manufacturing facilities. It is a commuter town to the greater Muskegon area just ten miles to the south. Whitehall's recorded history began around 1859 when Charles Mears, a noted lumber baron to the area, platted the village along with Giles B. Slocum, naming it Mears. The population continued to grow due to its strategic location for floating and distributing lumber. In 1862, it was renamed Whitehall and incorporated as the Village of Whitehall in 1867. It later was incorporated as a city in 1942. DATES TO REMEMBER FALL LEAF PICKUP    -    APRIL 15 THROUGH APRIL 30 BRUSH PICKUP       -        MAY 7 PRIDE WEEK      -       WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 AND SATURDAY, MAY 26  WANT TO SEE THE WHITE LAKE MUNICIPAL MARINA 2012 SPECIALS - CLICK HERE!                     Click to view the technical memorandum  "Toward a More Walkable and Livable Whitehall"      The Howmet Playhouse is operated by the City of Whitehall and has been since the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp donated it to the City in 2007. This year the Howmet Playhouse is celebrating its 95th year of bringing fine arts entertainment to the WhiteLake area. Please visit the Howmet Playhouse website at www.howmetplayhouse.org for history, information on White Lake Youth Theater, and our 2011 95th Anniversary event schedule.  If you would like to contribute copies of photos, programs, or stories about the Playhouse to our Playhouse History Project, please contact Playhouse Manager Katie Trzaska at 231-894-4048. Donations to improve and operate the Playhouse are being accepted through the Community Foundation for Muskegon County at www.cffmc.org. CFFMC holds the Blomdahl Howmet Playhouse Endowed Fund and a Capital Expenses fund. For more information or to discuss playhouse needs, please contact the manager at 231-894-4048. Gifts can also be made directly to the Playhouse and sent to Whitehall City Hall at 405 E. Colby Street, Whitehall, MI  49461.   2012-04-05 14:09:13 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Home/home.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//side_address.html 405 E. Colby Street  Whitehall, MI 49461 231/894-4048 FAX 231/893-4708 2010-03-05 15:34:22 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//side_address.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Contact_Information/contact_information.html Contact Information City of Whitehall City Hall 405 E. Colby Street Whitehall, MI 49461 Telephone: (231) 894-4048 Fax: (231) 893-4708 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Public Works Department Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Telephone: (231) 894-4157 Fax: (231) 894-6937 After Hour Sewer Emergencies dial 911 Staff: City Manager Scott Huebler huebler@cityofwhitehall.org City Clerk/ Planner Karen Helmlinger helmlinger@cityofwhitehall.org City Treasurer Laurie Audo audo@cityofwhitehall.org Police Chief Roger Squiers (beginning January 3, 2011)  squiers@cityofwhitehall.org  Public Works Director Brian G. Armstrong armstrong@cityofwhitehall.org Director of the Howmet Playhouse Katie Trzaska playhousemanager@cityofwhitehall.org Council Members: All Council Members can be contacted by emailing the City Clerk at helmlinger@cityofwhitehall.org . Mayor Emery "Mac" Hatch Mayor Pro Tem Steve Sikkenga Jeff Holmstrom Tanya Cabala Orville Smith James Bartholomew Edward Whalen 2011-01-03 09:50:01 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Contact_Information/contact_information.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Parks__Cemetery/parks__cemetery.html Parks and Recreation The City maintains several parks throughout the community. The Parks and Cemetery Supervisor employs a number of seasonal works to ensure all of the parks are maintained. A brief description of the City's parks follow: Covell Park is a 3.9 acre community park. The park provides access to White River and it is primarily used for fishing. Picnic tables and grills are on-site. Boat launch to White River to paved parking. Funnell Field is a 12.6 acre neighborhood park with two softball fields, two tennis courts, two Little League fields, two basketball courts, restrooms, soccer field and playground equipment. The School District's teams use the fields as well as the White Lake are softball clubs. Gee Park is a 1.6 acre neighborhood park. The park provides picnic tables, grill and playground equipment. Goodrich Park/White Lake Municipal Marina is a 8.5 acre regional and community park. The park includes a 50 slip marina for seasonal and transient boat use with toilets and showers for marina users. The park also includes separate restrooms for park users, picnic tables, grills, a picnic shelter, playground equipment, 960 foot bicycle/ pedestrian path, benches and a parking/viewing area. The park is a popular summer time gathering area for boating, fishing, play equipment and passive recreation. Regional activities such as the Maritime Festival and Boat Show occur at the park. Lions Park is a 3.5 acre community park. The park provides access to White River , an accessible boardwalk, a stairway, floating docks, a picnic shelter and an interpretive station. Norman Park is a 1.0 acre community park. The park provides residents with picnic tables, grills, swings, an interpretive station and a stairway and deck access to the White River Trail. Slocum Park is a 2.4 acre community park with two lighted tennis courts, picnic tables and grills. The School District uses the courts for practice, league play and instruction. This is the location of the City Hall and Fire Station. Svensson Park a 3.7 acre community park with a boat launch for non-motorized boats, sand volleyball, a footbridge, picnic tables, grills and playground equipment. The park provides lake access for fishing. Veteran's Memorial is a 0.5 acre community park and monument. White Lake Pathway is a 3.2 mile long asphalt-paved linear park that extends from White Lake Drive near Cogswell Avenue north to Stanton boulevard in Montague.  Views from the pathway are varried, including mature natural woodlands, professionally landscaped flower beds, outdoor sculptures, access to White Lake and local marinas, and the White River flood plain.  The south end connects to the 6 mile long Berry Junction Trail and the north end connects to the 22 mile long Hart-Montague Trail for over 31 total mile of continuous paved trail. White River Flood Plain is a 200 acre regional park reserve. White River Trail is a 0.25 mile accessible linear park with a foot bridge at the trail head. The trail follows the shoreline of the White River Flood Plain to an observation deck. 2011-08-09 14:09:10 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Parks__Cemetery/parks__cemetery.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Municipal_Marina/municipal_marina.html White Lake Municipal Marina Seasonal Rates Reduced!  Transient Specials!   White Lake Municipal Marina 100 Lake Street Whitehall MI 49461 Transient Slip Rentals Gas and Diesel Sales Water hookup Showers/Restrooms Seasonal Slip Rentals Sanitary Pump out 30 & 50 Amp Electrical Park setting near downtown Marina Reservation System Marinas.com | White Lake Municipal Marina - Michigan, United States White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce  The White Lake Municipal Marina is one of the southwest Michigan's best kept secrets. The deep channel from the "big lake" into White Lake beckons boaters to this pristine marina nestled in the northeast tip of beautiful White Lake.  The Marina offers 50 seasonal and 30 transient slips. The picturesque marina is surrounded by a lush park setting with a new pavilion and a new accessible play structure, the recreational bike trail, and is a short walk to quaint shops, restaurants, and a summer theatre.  Check out www.howmetplayhouse.org to see a schedule for the summer theatre. Spend a night or two at the White Lake Municipal Marina to enjoy a ringside seat to the many exciting summer events including arts and crafts festivals, July 4 parade and fireworks, antique boat show, and the classical car extravaganza. All this and more are within minutes walking distance from the marina. Make the White Lake Municipal Marina a cruising destination this summer! Seasonal Rates and Specials!   Reduced seasonal slip rates beckon boaters this season to one of west Michigan's best kept secrets – the White Lake Municipal Marina in picturesque Whitehall on the beautiful White Lake.  Seasonal boaters that reserve a slip at the White Lake Municipal Marina by March 1, 2012 will receive a voucher for $100 in fuel.   2012 Weekly (8%) and Monthly (33%) Rates                             Seasonal             Weekly                Monthly 30 foot slip          $1,424                   $115                     $470 38 foot slip          $2,014                   $160                     $665 45 foot slip          $2,689                   $215                     $890  60 foot slip          $3,720                   $300                    $1,230   Transient boaters that pay for two consecutive transient nights will receive a voucher for a third night free.  You or a friend can redeem this voucher anytime during the 2012 boating season.   Be sure to ask about the voucher when you check in at the Marina, it can not be obtained through the Reservation System at MDNR.   Set your Lake Michigan course for beautiful White Lake and the deal of the 2012 boating season. The White Lake Municipal Marina is staffed Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. To reserve a seasonal or transient slip call the White Lake Municipal Marina directly during the season at 231-894-9689 or during the off season, call the City of Whitehall at 231-894-4048. Online reservations can be made at www.michigan.gov/dnr.   Be sure to check out the City of Whitehall’s website at www.cityofwhitehall.org to learn more about the White Lake Municipal Marina and more information about the White Lake area is available at the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.whitelake.org. The Marina is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and can be reached at 231-894-9689. For information during the winter season contact the City of Whitehall at 231-894-4048. Summer Memorial Day through Labor Day: Contact Marina at 894-9689 Winter Labor Day through Memorial Day: Contact City of Whitehall at 894-4048  City Offices · 405 East Colby Street · Whitehall, MI 49461 2012-01-11 11:55:07 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Municipal_Marina/municipal_marina.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/City_Council/council_members.html Council Members All City Council Members can be contacted by sending an email to helmlinger@cityofwhitehall.org. Mayor Emery "Mac" Hatch Mayor Pro Tem Edward Whalen James Bartholomew Tanya Cabala Jeff Holmstrom Stephen Sikkenga Orville Smith   City Council Meeting Agendas   2012  January 10, 2012  May 8, 2012    January 24, 2012      February 14, 2012      February 27, 2012      March 13, 2012       March 27, 2012      April 10, 2012      April 24, 2012               2011 January 11, 2011  May 10, 2011  September 13, 2011  January 25, 2011  May 24, 2011  September 27, 2011  February 8, 2011  June 14, 2011  October 11, 2011  February 22, 2011  June 28, 2011  October 25, 2011  March 8, 2011  July 12, 2011  November 7, 2011  March 22, 2011  July 26, 2011  November 22, 2011  April 12, 2011  August 9, 2011  December 13, 2011  April 26, 2011  August 23, 2011  December 27, 2011   2012-05-04 15:59:56 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/City_Council/council_members.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/City_Manager/city_manager.html City Manager City Manager Overview The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the highest ranking full time employee of the City overseeing the day to day operations. It is the City Manager's responsibility to ensure implementation of policies formulated by the Council in the most efficient and cost effective manner. These policies are primarily derived in partnership with the Council by the development of long-range goals and annual budgetary appropriations. The City Manager provides leadership, coordination, and assistance to all city departments. The City Manager is responsible for the appointment and removal all employees, sees that all laws and ordinances are enforced, reports to the Council, and represents the City in many local, regional, and state-wide forums. City Manager Profile Scott K. Huebler was appointed City Manager in February 2001. Scott previously served as Hart City Manager and has held various municipal positions with Allen Park, Coopersville, Kentwood, and a prior stint in Whitehall as the Administrative Assistant/City Clerk. He holds a Masters of Public Administration, Bachelors of Public Administration, Bachelors of Legal Administration, and Minor in Business from Grand valley State University and served as a graduate assistant coordinating the development of a master plan for the City of Grand Rapids John Ball Park Neighborhood Association. The City Manager may be contacted by phone at 231-894-4048 or by e-mail at huebler@cityofwhitehall.org . 2008-10-21 15:44:26 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/City_Manager/city_manager.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Building__Zoning/building__zoning.html Building & Zoning Click here to view a copy of the City of Whitehall Zoning Ordinance Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for viewing of this document. If you do not have Accrobat Reader currently installed download it here at no charge. Click here to view the City of Whitehall Zoning Map Zoning Administrator is Brian Armstrong 2055 Warner Street, Whitehall, MI  49461 armstrong@cityofwhitehall.org or 231-894-4157 Building Inspector Chris Hall Electrical Inspector Tim Chorney Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Jim Shereda                                      Contact the Department of Public Works located at: 2055 Warner Street Whitehall, MI  49461 231-894-4157 2012-01-11 12:19:04 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Building__Zoning/building__zoning.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Public_Works_Dept/public_works_dept.html Public Works Department Click here to view the Annual Water Report The Department of Public Works "DPW", is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city's infrastructure including water treatment and distribution, sewage collection, street maintenance, traffic control, street lights, leaf pickup, building inspection, fleet maintenance, and numerous miscellaneous tasks. Sanitary Sewer Backups Residents are advised to contact the DPW at first chance to report any suspected sewer blockage. In the case of an after hour emergency please dial Muskegon Central Police Dispatch at 911 for assistance. Please note that Public Act 170 of 1964, as amended by Public Act 222 of 2001, requires that you file a written claim within 45 days if you are seeking compensation for personal injury or property damage as a result of an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system. Notice should be mailed to the City of Whitehall, 405 E. Colby Street, Whitehall, MI 49461. Failure to provide notice will preclude any potential claim of damage. Brush Disposal NEXT CURBSIDE BRUSH PICKUP WILL BE MAY 7, 2012  Due to budgetary constraints the City of Whitehall Curbside Brush Pickup will take place only once in the Spring.  The Spring pickup will take place the first Monday of May.  City crews will be making ONLY one pass through the City for Curbside Brush Pickup. The brush should not be put out by the street more than 48 hours prior to the pickup date and must be out before 7:30 a.m. to ensure that it gets picked up.  Place the butt ends to the street and in neat piles. Brush may not be larger than 3” in diameter or longer than 4 feet. Tree removals should be taken to the Transfer Station.  DO NOT drop your brush off at the Department of Public Works.  Any brush that is currently at the curbside must be removed by the property owners or tenants and can be taken to the White Lake Area Transfer Station at 2100 W. Holton Whitehall Road. Brush piles that are not removed may cause fines to be assessed.     2012-04-05 13:58:56 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Public_Works_Dept/public_works_dept.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Things_to_Know/things_to_know.html Things to Know Property Tax Billings Property tax bills are levied out twice a year. Summer taxes are mailed July 1 st and are due and payable July 1 through July 31 without penalty. On August 1 a 3% penalty is assessed and an additional 1% interest each month thereafter. Winter taxes are mailed December 1 and are due and payable December 1 through February 14. On February 15 a 3% penalty will be assessed until February 28. On March 1 taxes become delinquent and are turned over to the Muskegon County Treasurer for collection. Tax bills are in a single sheet format with a detachable payment receipt. The tax receipt portion MUST accompany payment. Taxes may be paid weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm at City Hall or at the 24 hour drop box, located at the rear entrance to City Hall. Property owners who do not receive a tax notice should contact City Hall. Failure to receive a tax notice by mail does not relieve you of this obligation. Deferment Of Summer Taxes Senior Citizens, Paraplegics, Quadriplegics, Servicemen, Veterans, Widows and Blind Persons may be eligible for a deferment. This deferment allows eligible taxpayers to postpone payment on their annual property taxes until April without penalty. Forms are available at City Hall. Poverty Exemptions Poverty exemptions are available to citizens earning less than the Federal Poverty Income Standards as of December 31 of each year. Applications are accepted at the March Board of Review. Forms and guidelines are available at City Hall for citizen's interested in this program. Dog License  City residents can now purchase dog licenses year round at city hall. They MUST be purchased by the last day of the month in which your dog’s rabies vaccine expires. Due to the changes, dog owners have until March 31 to purchase licenses that replace ones that expire this January or February. Licenses may be purchased for one or three years according to the following fee schedule: License TypeOne YearThree Year      Male/Female Dogs              $50          $145      Spayed/Neutered Dogs      $10          $25 Senior Citizen Owners      Male/Female Dogs               $25          $70      Spayed/Neutered Dogs       $10          $25 All Puppies (4 to 7 months)      $10   There will be a $5 late fee for licenses one month past due, $15 for two months past due, and increasing each month thereafter. The County Health Department will send out reminder notices that your license is due for renewal.   Board of Review The Board of Review meets three times annually. The first meeting is on first Tuesday of March. This is an organizational meeting for the Board Members to review the assessment roll of the city for the next tax year. Beginning on the second Monday through Tuesday of March the Board meets to hear protest from property owners on their new assessments. Appointments must be made with City Hall ahead of time. If taxpayers are unable to attend the March meetings, a written protest is acceptable if received by the second Tuesday of March. The July and December meetings are only to address clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact and to receive late filings of the Homestead Affidavit. Homestead Exemptions The Homestead Affidavit is a school tax relief that was provided homeowners through the passage of Proposal A in 1994. Taxpayers that owned and occupied a home on May 1, and have not filed an Affidavit with the City may file before the July and December Board of Review meeting.  Assessing The Muskegon County Equalization Department provides assessing services to the City of Whitehall. They may be contacted directly at 231-724-6386.     2012-04-05 14:10:30 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Things_to_Know/things_to_know.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Howmet_Playhouse/howmet_playhouse.html Howmet Playhouse The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp has donated the Howmet Playhouse to the City of Whitehall. Visit the Howmet Playhouse website at www.howmetplayhouse.org. Donations to improve and operate the Playhouse are being accepted through the Community Foundation Fund of Muskegon County at www.cffmc.org or can be mailed to: Meet the Playhouse Manager Katie Trzaska is the new manager of the Howmet Playhouse. She begins her tenure as the manager on November 15. Katie is a 2005 graduate of Muskegon Catholic High School. She has a B.A. degree in Political Science from St. Norbert College in Wisconsin. She was lured to the position by the landmark facility. "I really love it. The 94-year-old playhouse is a landmark." Katie is very familiar with the Howmet Playhouse, having volunteered in several positions under the former manager, Cindy Beth Davis, who recently left to become the executive director of the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association. Over the last two years Katie has served as stage manager, house manager, and in various other roles involved in the operation of the Playhouse. Katie has been involved in Muskegon theater since 2000 acting in Muskegon Catholic Central High School and Muskegon Civic Theater productions. She is currently directing a Western Michigan Christian High School Production and teaching acting at the Nuveen Center. Katie's initial focus will be on expanding the marketing of the Playhouse into the Muskegon and Grand Rapids areas, on developing collaborations with area colleges, and dealing with maintenance issues of the aging building. Welcome Katie! 2010-12-13 12:35:18 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Howmet_Playhouse/howmet_playhouse.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Sesquicentennial_Celebration/150th_celebration.html     OVERVIEW PRESENTATION   LOGO CONTEST - WINNERS AND MORE   HISTORY   PHOTO ALBUM                      Whitehall Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Dedication Set   The Whitehall Sesquicentennial time capsule will be dedicated on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in front of Whitehall City Hall, 405 E. Colby Street. The public is invited to attend this historic event when the stainless steel time capsule will be encapsulated into its brick home until it is opened in 2060 – Whitehall’s 200th birthday and bicentennial year. Mayor Emery “Mac” Hatch, city council members, other local dignitaries and Sesquicentennial committee members will be on hand for the dedication. The time capsule contains a variety of materials on the 2010 year-long Sesquicentennial effort. It includes many items with the Sesquicentennial logo that were available for sale throughout the year: coasters, trivets, lapel pins, coffee mug, sweatshirt, t-shirt and one of the large blue banners that adorn light poles throughout town. A Sesquicentennial listing of events, the commemorative calendar, the White Lake Beacon Sesquicentennial supplement, a press clippings binder with 63 Sesquicentennial-related articles/ads and a photo album with nearly 170 pictures of Whitehall landmarks, businesses and Sesquicentennial events are also in the time capsule. Additionally, DVDs describing the Sesquicentennial and chronicling several of the monthly events are included. A self-contained DVD player also went into the capsule to enable future residents to view the DVDs, as this technology likely will be obsolete in 50 years. The DVDs highlight the White River Light Station, the tannery, Pitkin’s history, the history of Whitehall schools, lumbering, Whitehall and the railroads, historic post cards, the Sesquicentennial story, the Centennial parade, Cruz’in, parades and more. Other items include local author Dan Yakes’ “Looking Aft” book, along with “Land Between The Lakes – Sylvan Beach” and “Logging the White” books with co-author Steven S. Demos; 2010 Whitehall High School yearbook, and a White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce information packet that provides a snapshot of life in Whitehall in 2010. “It is our hope that these items will give those who live in our beloved city in 2060 a real glimpse of life here in 2010 and how we celebrated our Sesquicentennial,” said Tanya Cabala, chairwoman of the Whitehall Sesquicentennial Committee. “It’s essential that we preserve this history for future generations. The community owes a big ‘thank you’ to Deb Hays, who headed up this part of the Sesquicentennial effort.” The Sesquicentennial committee had help in preparing these materials for their half-century storage in the time capsule. Registrar Sharon McCullar and Archivist Beryl Gabel of the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon offered advice on the “do’s and don’ts” of proper storage, including using only acid-free wrapping, special pens for labeling and archival boxes etc. They also wrapped each item and positioned them into the capsule. Information on the time capsule’s location and contents have been registered with The International Time Capsule Society (ITCS). Established in 1990, the ITCS promotes the study and documentation of all types of time capsules worldwide. The group is headquartered at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. The stainless steel time capsule measures 20” X 28” X 11” and was built and donated by local resident Brain Hesse and fabricated by Nate Hesse. The brick structure housing the time capsule was built by Dean Evans of Morden Construction, who donated his time for the historic project. The metal plaques adorning both the lid of the time capsule and the lid of the brick structure were donated by Whitehall Products. Members of the Whitehall Sesquicentennial Committee include Chairwoman Tanya Cabala, Ellie Dennis, Sandy Gibbs, Deb Hays, Essy Kettring, Tom Lusk, Sande Sandel, Norm Ullman, Amy VanLoon, and Edd Whalen.     Click here to find out about the City of Whitehall's  Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2010!    Congratulations Collette Kufahl as the First Place Winner of the logo contest!    Whitehall's 150th birthday -- its Sesquicentennial -- was commemorated in a variety of events and celebrations throughout 2010.  A sesquicentennial committee, headed by Councilwoman Tanya Cabala, worked throughout the year to provide events to educate and entertain residents and visitors about Whitehall's important historical past.  This video was produced in late 2010 to capture all the excitement generated by the historic milestone and to provide a brief snapshot of Whitehall in the early 21st century.  The video recap of Whitehall's sesquicentennial celebration, available as a DVD, will be one of many sesquicentennial items to be included in a time capsule that will be placed on city hall grounds in the summer of 2011.  Stay tuned for details on its formal dedication!  The time capsule will be opened in 2060 -- Whitehall's bicentennial -- and will provide residents with a glimpse of life and celebrations in 2010 in our fair city of Whitehall. VIDEO LINKS: PROVIDED BY OSCAR OSBO, DOUBLE "O" AUDIO AND VIDEO   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vH2C7fj2Bk     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4nqChLvc0Y   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Oduto9MJag     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPzGVGzqvpg   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_cQMHSheLU  part 1   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dtCHAt2DNg                         2011-09-15 10:17:31 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Sesquicentennial_Celebration/150th_celebration.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Police_Department/police_department.html Whitehall Police Department The Whitehall Police Department is proud to be a part of the Whitehall community. Our mission statement says, "The Whitehall Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Whitehall with excellent police services through partnership with the community." To help us fulfill that mission we will continue to open lines of communication including our e-mail here and a Facebook page. Our job will always be to investigate crime, make arrests and write tickets, but we need everyone's help. The Citizens of Whitehall are the front line of protecting our community. Whitehall Police are constantly on patrol but we can't see and hear all that you do so we need your calls. We also want to know what's going on in your neighborhood and have a chance to respond before there's a bigger problem. We want to work with you to keep Whitehall a great place to live. We Want to Serve our community in more than the traditional ways. We want to be a source of information for you as well providing answers and ideas to help you keep your family and home safe. We especially want to help you avoid the frauds that are so common today. We want your call whenever you think we can help. Whether you have a question, comment or criticism we encourage you to contact us in person, online or on the phone.     Our Staff Chief Roger D. Squiers Detective Lieutenant Brandon Mahoney Sergeant Doug Morris Officer Jim Duram Officer Chris Mahoney Officer Travis Bolles (School Resource Officer) Officer Derek Sova Officer Brandon Parsons Officer Darric Roesler Officer Shaun Kozal Officer David Morrell Officer Dan Babinec Officer Eric Whitlow You can e-mail any of us by clicking on the name.     2012-01-20 15:50:43 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Police_Department/police_department.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Downtown_Whitehall/about_us.html           Welcome to Downtown Whitehall: At the Water's Edge A picturesque setting, overlooking White Lake, makes downtown Whitehall the hometown downtown to patronize. A wide variety of goods, services, entertainment, and recreation await you in downtown Whitehall. Browse around and embrace the charm.  Downtown Whitehall is located in Muskegon County Michigan, where the White River meets White Lake. The commercial heart of Whitehall is surrounded by a pleasant residential neighborhood with historic homes well as White Lake to make downtown Whitehall a great neighborhood to live in. Some other websites and organizations that can help you learn more about the community are: White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce - For information about the greater White Lake area. Muskegon Convention and Visitor's Bureau - For visitor information about the greater Muskegon area. Arts Council of White Lake - the Arts Council of White Lake serves to encourage, initiate and facilitate an enriched cultural and creative environment throughout the White Lake Community. Downtown Whitehall - Incentives  Downtown Whitehall - Starting a Business Downtown Whitehall is a great place to start a business with a variety of spaces available. If you are interested in starting a business in Downtown Whitehall we recommend that you meet with the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) chapter of Muskegon county. Facade Grant Program In an effort to support investors looking to improve downtown Whitehall, the TIFA board has put in place a facade grant program that provides matching funds, up to $5000, for facade improvements approved through the grant process. Downtown Whitehall Facade Grant Program packet Commercial Rehabilitation District The district, which mainly covers the central business area in Whitehall, will allow business owners to apply for tax exemptions on structural and aesthetic improvements that exceed 10 percent of the value of the building. The taxes, except for local school operating taxes and the state education tax, are exempt for the improvement only. The county is eligible to opt out of having its taxes being captured. Contact Scott Huebler at 231-894-4048 for more information. State of Michigan Facade and Signature Building The Michigan State Housing Development Authority, with CDBG money, makes available grants for specific projects in non-entitlement communites, like Whitehall, that create jobs. Contact Scott Huebler at 231-894-4048 for more information. The Downtown Whitehall 2009 Implementation Report is now available (PDF - 3 MB). 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Accomodations Accounting Services Community Resources Entertainment Financial Services Fitness Centers Gas Stations Insurance Services Legal Services Marinas Medical Services Miscellaneous Parks Pharmacies Real Estate Restaurant/Bar Salon/Barbershops Shopping Accomodationstop Bed and Breakfast Cocoa Cottage Bed & Breakfast 223 S Mears (231) 893-0674 A Finch Nest 415 S Division St (231) 893-5323 Maple Tree Inn 323 S Mears Ave (231) 894-4091 White Swan Inn 303 S Mears (231) 894-5169   Community Resourcestop Community Resources White Lake Fire Authority 115 S. Baldwin St (231) 893-6503 U S Post Office 203 S Mears (231) 894-4553 Whitehall City Hall 405 E. Colby Street (231) 894-4048 White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 124 W Hanson (231) 893-4585   Entertainmenttop Theatre Howmet Playhouse 304 S Mears (231) 894-2540 Bar Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St (231) 894-8269   Financial Servicestop Banks PNC Bank 119 S Mears (231) 893-1715 Fifth Third Bank 211 S Mears (231) 894-5635 Financial Thrivent Financial 124 S Mears (231) 894-8886   Fitness Centerstop Gyms Thunderbolt Gym 204 E Colby (231) 893-1775   Gas Stationstop Gas Stations Wesco Gas Station 203 E Colby (231) 894-6416   Insurance Servicestop Insurance Services Contractors Marketing Group 123 W Colby, Suite 1A (231) 894-1578 Northland Insurance Services 101 E Colby (231) 893-1222   Legal Servicestop Attorneys Vanderploeg,Wells & Sweeting Attys 110 W. Colby (231) 894-5631   Marinastop Marinas Crosswinds Marine Service 302 S. Lake, Whitehall (231) 894-4549 White Lake Municipal Marina 100 N Lake, Whitehall (231) 894-9689 Whitehall Landing 410 S Lake, Whitehall (231) 894-5622   Medical Servicestop Dental Services White Lake Ambulance Authority 119 S. Baldwin (231) 894-4306 Paul R Voss, Dds 104 W. Colby (231) 893-6075 Lehman/Ronald Dds 116 W. Colby, Ste. 1 (231) 893-2915 Chiropractic Services Petsch Chiropractic Center 104 W. Colby (231) 894-2900   Miscellaneoustop Miscellaneous Frontier Communications S Mears   Auction It On Ebay Colby   Coles Cleaners 210 E Colby (231) 893-7983 Fotohuis Photography 406 E. Colby Street   New Beginnings Assembly of God 200 S Division (231) 894-9661 Whitehall United Methodist Church 117 S Division (231) 893-2315 Quiet Time Massage 215 S Mears (231) 893-3930   Parkstop Parks Goodrich Park 100 N. Lake Street (231) 894-4048   Pharmaciestop Pharmacies Pitkin's Pharmacy 101 W Colby (231) 893-5495  Real Estatetop Real Estate Coldwell Banker 202 E Colby (231) 894-5611 Real Estate for Sail 123 W. Colby /P. O. Box 35 (231) 893-1800   Restaurant/Bartop Fast Food Little Caesars 116 W. Colby, Ste. C (231) 893-1300 Subway 121 E Colby (231) 894-9396 Ice Cream White Lake Dairy Treat 209 E Colby   Restaurants Big John's Pizza 104 N.Thompson (231) 894-4129 Chen's 212 E Colby (231) 893-6138 Crosswinds 302 S Lake St 231-894-5658 Harbor View Grille 115 N. Mears Ave. 231 893 0403 Pekadills 503 S. Mears /div> 231-894-9551 Sam's Bistro 306 E Colby St (231) 893-3000 US-31 BBQ 604 E. Colby (231) 893-8731 Restaurant/Bars Pub One Eleven 111 W Colby St (231) 894-8269   Salon/Barbershopstop Barber Shops Sun Station 121 W Colby (231) 893-1770 Hooked On Hair 105 S Mears (231) 893-2875 Shear Attitude 116 S Division (231) 894-4247   Shopping Shopping Armstrong's Bait and Sport Shop 200 Lake (231) 894-6753 Bell's Of Whitehall 116 E. Colby Road (231) 893-8555 Bell's Of Whitehall Clearance Center 104 E Colby (231) 894-5828 Colby Designer Outlet/Hokey Pokey 107 E Colby (231) 894-6677 Colby Street Shops 106 E Colby (231) 894-2164 The Corner House 223 E Colby (231) 893-5235 From Time To Time Antiques 214 E Colby (231) 894-9569 The General Store 103 E Colby (231) 894-2164 Home Services Of White Lake 124 E. Colby (231) 894-9002 Hunt's Hardware 115 E Colby (231) 893-6945 Pitkin Sale Shoppe 109 W Colby (231) 893-9000 POSH 105 W Colby (231) 891-POSH Sweet Traditions 108 W Colby St (231) 894-4100       2012-02-08 16:03:22 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Downtown_Whitehall/business_directory.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//history.html A Bit of History..... In 1838, Charles Mears and his younger brother, Albert, explored western Michigan in search of valuable white pine timber to begin a lumbering operation.  Charles found what he was looking for in what is today Whitehall.  The area proved to be ideal for harvesting the thousands of acres of trees.  Men flocked to the area to fell the trees and guide the logs down the White River to a sawmill, where they were cut and transported by boat across Lake Michigan to Chicago and beyond.  Soon, families of the lumbermen settled in the area.  Schools and stores dotted the landscape and a new way of life emerged.  In 1859, Charles Mears and colleague Giles Slocum platted what was then called Mears.  That plat was formally recorded on January 10, 1860 - the official date marking the city's founding.  It was renamed Whitehall in 1862. The town continued to grow.  The devestation of the Great Chicago fire of 1871 ironically meant more prosperity for Whitehall, as the demand for lumber to rebuild Chicago soared. By the mid 1880's, however, most of the white pine lumber had been felled.  The lumbering heyday came to an end.  Tourism replaced lumbering as the White Lake area became a popular destination for travelers from Chicago, St. Louis and other areas. Today, Whitehall remains a major tourist draw as visitors enjoy all the activities and amenities that lakeside living offers.  The city thrives, yet retains its inviting, small-town charm. 2009-12-16 14:32:02 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//history.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//news_room.html     Sesquicentennial News Articles 12/6/2009 2010 Sesquicentennial calendar gives historical view of city                                                           2009-12-16 16:29:47 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//news_room.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Downtown_Whitehall/interactive_map.html Downtown Whitehall - Interactive Map  Click the Map, Satellite or Hybrid button to change the view. Click and drag in the map area to move the map view. Use the Zoom Slider control to change the zoom level. To find a particular destination use the category view in the right upper frame. You may find it useful to "collapse all" to find a destination by category. If you do this use "expand all" to restore all the pushpins. Please send any corrections, additions or suggestions for this map to helmlinger@cityofwhitehall.org.    CommunityWalk Map - Downtown Whitehall       2010-12-14 16:38:08 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Downtown_Whitehall/interactive_map.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//kickoff.html  SESQUICENTENNIAL KICK-OFF IS A BIG SUCCESS!! Whitehall's 2010 Sesquicentennial Celebration was launched January 11 at the historic Nufer home on Mears Avenue.  The beautifully restored 130-year-old home was graciously donated for the event by current owner Julie Ostrander.  The actual date considered for the founding of Whitehall is January 10, 1860, when the then-Village of Mears plat was recorded. Nearly 60 residents enjoyed the evening's festivities including hors d'oeuvres by Mayberry's BBQ & Catering, live entertainment by local folksinger Mike Snell, a mayoral proclamation by Emery "Mac" Hatch, logo merchandise for sale and a tour of the historic home. The kick-off is the first of many Sesquicentennial community programs scheduled throughtout the year, including historical presentations, a style show, community picnic, birthday party and fireworks, workshops, oral interviews, a photography exhibit, storytelling, a historical cruise, a time capsule, receptions and  more.  A complete schedule of events is included in the just-published Whitehall Sesquicentennial calendar available a the White Lake Beacon and area gift shops.  GO TO THE PHOTO ALBUM NOW!                           2010-01-20 14:36:00 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//kickoff.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//calendar_of_events.html   CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 11  Sesquicentennial Kickoff Historic Nufer home owned by Julie Ostrander 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. February 3 History of the Lewis House Tanya Cabala, Freelance Writer White Lake Community Library 6:30 p.m. March 10 Whitehall and the Civil War John H. McGarry III, Lakeshore Museum White Lake Community Library 6:30 p.m. April 15 1960's Centennial DVD/Historic Backstage Tour Howmet Playhouse 6 to 8 p.m. April 20 128 Years of Pitkin Drug and Gift Shoppe History Becky Nordlund, Pitkin Drug and Gift Shoppe White Lake Community Library    6:30 p.m. May 12 Researching Your Genealogy Muskegon County Genealogical Society White Lake Community Library 6:30 p.m. June 13 Fashions of Yesteryear Style Show Pekadill’s Restaurant 3 to 5 p.m. June 16 Whitehall’s Changing Architectural Styles Roger Scharmer, Historical Society White Lake Community Library 6:30 p.m. June 17 - July 29 Whitehall’s Sesquicentennial Band Thursday Evening Concerts       Goodrich Park June 19 & 20 White Lake Arts and Crafts Festival Sesquicentennial booth 10 a.m. to 5 p.m./11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 3 4th of July Parade Sesquicentennial Float with King and Queen 10 a.m. July 15 Whitehall’s Founding Fathers White Lake Area Historical Society Oakhurst Cemetery 7 p.m. July 17 Celebrate White Lake (with a Sesquicentennial Theme) White Lake Area Historical Society Goodrich Park 10 to 4 p.m. July 18 White Lake History Cruise White Lake Municipal Marina at Goodrich Park 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 p.m. August 12 Community Picnic and Sesquicentennial Birthday Party White Lake Beacon and HarborLight Credit Union Goodrich Park 6 p.m. August 12, 13, 14 White Lake Maritime Festival See the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce website for more information: whitelake.org. August 13, 14, 15 Our Lumbering Heritage A Gift From the White Lake Community Library Historical educators, shows, and music  White Lake Community Library See the White Lake Community Library web site for a schedule: www.whitelake.llcoop.org. August 28 Kayak Tour of Whitehall’s Historic Shoreline Roger Scharmer Historian for the White Lake Area Historical Society Covell Park 2 p.m. September 10, 11, 12 Civil War Weekend Lakeshore Museum Center Hilt’s Landing September 16 Days of Yore: Remembrances of the Past Sesquicentennial themed oral interviews White Lake Area Historical Society Whitehall City Hall 7 p.m. October 4 - 30 Historical Perspective of Whitehall Leather Company Jerry Grady, Photography Exhibit White Lake Community Library October 13  Postcards of Whitehall’s Past Norman Ullman, Antique Collector White Lake Community Library 6:30 p.m. October 21 The History of Whitehall District Schools White Lake Area Historical Society Former Whitehall High School Library (Community Services Bldg) 7 p.m.  November 6 – 23   Whitehall Past, Present, and Future Exhibit at the Nuveen Center (Reception on November 13th) Student Art and Writing Contest Nuveen Community Center for the Arts November 12 & 13  Tellabration 6th Annual White Lake Area Adult Storytelling Festival Sesquicentennial Storytelling December 4 Christmas Parade Sesquicentennial Float and King and Queen 2 p.m. December 11 Home Town Holiday Weekend An 1860s Style Christmas Event Harbor View Grille Restaurant                     Purchase your Sesquicentennial calendar now for $13.95 to view all of the historic pictures, dates and anniversaries that have been collected.  The calendars are available at the White Lake Beacon and the Whitehall City Hall. Here is a sample of what you will get!   2010-02-12 14:05:04 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//calendar_of_events.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//photos.html  LOGO CONTEST   Collette Kufahl is the First Place Winner of the logo contest .  Her design is being used to promote the celebration and is on items from banners, t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs and much more.     KICK-OFF CELEBRATION - JANUARY 11, 2010    Deidre and Ryan Briegel were among the nearly 60 attendees at the Whitehall Sesquicentennial kick-off event.            White Lake Chamber of Commerce Director Amy VanLoon and folksinger Mike Snell chat in front of the fireplace - a focal point in the historic Nufer home.              Whitehall Sesquicentennial Committee Chairwoman Tanya Cabala acknowledges attendees, dignitaries, committee members and donors at the 150-year event.               Whitehall Mayor Emery "Mac" Hatch reads the Sesquicentennial proclamation to kick off the year-long celebration for residents and visitors.           Sesquicentennial committee members  Sande Sandel (left) and Essy Kettring were on hand to sell memorabilia including sweatshirts, t-shirts, caps, medallions and calendars.              Essy Kettring (left) and City Clerk Karen Helmlinger display the official Sesquicentennial t-shirt and sweatshirt.   TIME CAPSULE DEDICATION - OCTOBER 1, 2011   Members of the Whitehall Band provide celebratory music for the the dedication of the Sesquicentennial Time Capsule that includes memorabilia from our 150th Celebration.   The capsule is slated to be opened in 2060.   2011-10-03 10:43:27 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//photos.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Downtown_Whitehall/downtown_whitehall.html   Welcome to downtownwhitehall.org This portion of our website is under construction....please be patient. Downtown Whitehall has a long, rich history at its fortunate location at the headwaters of the White River. City of Whitehall Whitelake Chamber of Commerce     2010-12-14 09:23:53 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg/Downtown_Whitehall/downtown_whitehall.html http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//finance.html Municipal Dashboard 2011-09-13 11:46:49 http://www.cityofwhitehall.org/dev/pg//finance.html