City Clean Up
The City will begin cleanup from the storm today. The main focus will be opening roads that have been closed. Residents that have tree debris from the storm can either place it on the backside of the curb (not in the road or on the sidewalk) or contact City Hall (945-2468) for the code to the gate at the city compost site. We appreciate your patience as we work to address the remains of the storm.
Notice of Cancellation
Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings scheduled for Monday, May 06, 2019, has been Canceled.
The next regular scheduled meeting will be held Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the second floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777.
Jane M. Saurman
City Clerk
Hastings Compost Site Closed
The City of Hastings Compost Site at 1303 West State Road is closed due to vandalism and will remain closed until repairs are completed. We appreciate your patience as we begin to repair the gate. The City of Hastings.
Spring 2019 Yard Debris Pickup
The City of Hastings will begin picking up yard debris beginning the week of April 15, 2019.
Position Available: Director of Public Services
The City of Hastings is a dynamic, exciting and growing community in search of a Director of Public Services. This position reports to the City Manager and directs and coordinates all public works related services.
Responsibilities include:
- Operations,
- Construction improvements,
- Maintenance of City infrastructure and City owned properties,
- Oversight of parks and recreation facilities, wastewater collection and treatment system, water treatment and distribution system,
- and employee work activities.
Preferred qualifications for applicants are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Professional Engineering License preferred), construction management, project management, or other related discipline,
- Knowledge of technical software such as GIS, Roadsoft, Autocad, etc.,
- and Technical confidence, enthusiasm, and a commitment to superior customerservice.
Starting annual salary between $56,000 and $74,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.
Please find the full job description in the link below:
Email cover letter, resume and salary history to: lparmenter@hastingsmi.org
Or mail to:
City of Hastings
Lori Parmenter
201 E. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of application will begin April 18, 2019.
Jerry Czarnecki
Deputy City Manager
Compost Drop-Off Area
The City of Hastings maintains a compost drop-off area on W. State Rd that will be accessible from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.
City of Hastings residents who have compostable materials may obtain temporary access to the site by calling the City of Hastings at 269.945.2468 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with proof of residency within the city limits. A temporary code for access to the site will be issued. The code is changed every Monday, so you may need to call for that week’s code.
Rules regarding the use of this site are as follows:
- Site is only for compostable materials originating from property within the City of Hastings
- The following materials may be dropped off:
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- Branches less than 3 inches in diameter and no more than 4 feet in length
- Leaves and grass clippings.
- No treated lumber or building materials.
Jerry Czarnecki
Deputy City Manager
Meeting Announcement: Hastings Small Urban Task Force – January 15, 2019
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at 10:00 am for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to comment on the selection and prioritization of projects utilizing Federal Aid funds within the Hastings Small Urban boundary for fiscal years 2020 – 2023.
The meeting will be held at:
Barry County Road Commission
1725 W M 43 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
DDA – Notice of Change of Meeting Date
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
Notice is hereby given that the DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD of the City of Hastings is changing the meeting date from Thursday, November 15, 2018 to Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8:00 A.M. in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777.
Jerry L. Czarnecki
City Clerk
Radon Testing Kits Available
Radon is a colorless ordorless gas derived from the radioactive decay of the element radium that can find its way into homes through basements, crawl spaces and slab foundations. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It has been estimated that as many as 10 – 35 percent of homes in the Barry-Eaton Health District have elevated radon levels. To learn more about radon and how to obtain a test kit, contact the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 269-945-9516 or visit their website: https://www.barryeatonhealth.org/healthy-homes
