To comply with the Governor's Executive Orders, The Village of Dimondale has taken a number of steps to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
Village of Dimondale Office Re-Opening Plan
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Village Office is open with conditions. Visitors must wear a mask to enter the building. The council chambers are open to make utility payments and for other general business. We are encouraging the use of phone calls and email to handle business that can be done electronically.
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Lions Park playground equipment is not sanitized, use at your own risk.
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Lions Park Pavilion reservations subject to social distancing measures. Must be fewer than 100 people and able to social distance. Use of bathrooms is at your own risk and no guarantees are made as to its safety.
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Village Parks OPEN However, if you utilize a park or trail, please maintain social distancing. We're not through this yet, and there is no vaccine. Please be safe and smart.
We will continue to provide essential services, such as sewer. Sewer payments can be made by mail, drop box or the drive through at Union Bank, 127 East Rd, Dimondale. We will be available to answer all questions by phone or email:
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We will continue to monitor the situation and the information coming from the County and the State Health authorities. We want the Dimondale community to know that we make these decisions with the health, safety, and welfare of the community in mind. Providing basic municipal services is still our foremost goal, but we must act to prevent the community spread.
Electronic Special Meeting of the Village of Dimondale Village Council
Electronic Meeting Notice
Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Executive Order 2020-129 declaring public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act can use telephone or video conferencing technology to meet and conduct business, the Village of Dimondale Village Council will hold such a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020 for the purpose of conducting normal business operations to the extent possible.
Electronic Village Council Meeting Access
To join the meeting electronically click this link and follow the instructions:
Or to join by dial-in option from your phone, call the following toll-free numbers:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
And enter this Meeting ID: 816 2414 1418
Members of the public wishing to give public comment by electronic means can send an email no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to: Dimondalemanager@gmail.com
Comments will also be taken during the Zoom meeting. Participants that wish to speak should ‘raise their hand’ by clicking the, “wave” icon in the Reactions menu on the bottom of the Zoom window during the meeting. We will acknowledge one person at a time to speak and you will be introduced and unmuted.
Individuals with disabilities who need assistance are encouraged to contact the village manager prior to the meeting at Dimondalemanager@gmail.com. Given reasonable notice, the Village will make every effort to accommodate special request needs to the best of our ability.
***According to the Attorney General, interrupting a public meeting in Michigan with hate speech or profanity could result in criminal charges under several State statutes relating to Fraudulent Access to a Computer or Network (MCL 752.797) and/or Malicious Use of Electronics Communication (MCL 750.540). According to the US Attorney for Eastern Michigan, Federal charges may include disrupting a public meeting, computer intrusion, using a computer to commit a crime, hate crimes, fraud, or transmitting threatening communications. Public meetings are being monitored and violations of statutes will be prosecuted.***
James P. Gallagher Village Manager/Clerk
Call for Candidates
Village residents will elect a President and three Trustees in the November 2020 election. A qualifying candidate must be a registered voter in the Village. Other helpful characteristics include the ability to interact and make decisions in a group setting and a willingness to serve the public. The President's term is two years and the Trustees' four years. The average time commitment is four hours per month for one or two evenings meetings. The President job description can be found here and the Trustee job description here.
Holiday Closings/Trash Schedule/
Services
Office Closures
July 3rd
Trash Collection
No change
Board of Appeals Openings
The Village Council recently voted to retain an independent Board of Appeals and several positions are available. This Board meets on an as needed basis and provides an opportunity for residents to engage in governance of their community with a relatively light time commitment. Interested individuals should contact the Village Manager at 517.646.0230 or for more information. A job description can be found here and a Citizen Involvement application here.
Stay home. Stay safe. A Message from your Village President.
Stay home. Stay safe. A Message from your Village Council.
Street light out?
Use Consumer's street light outage reporting portal located HERE.