GENERAL
THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AREA NARCOTICS UNIT IS TAKING CITIZENS TIPS ON DRUG ACTIVITY
EXCELLENCE IN ACTION
INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY?
RECYCLING PROGRAM
2006 CHARETTE RESULTS FOR THREE RIVERS AREA
2006 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE CITY OF THREE RIVERS
   
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN MS WORD FORMAT
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT TO PRINT AND COMPLETE
JOB OPENING: ANIMAL CAREGIVER
JOB OPENING: CROSSING GUARD
JOB OPENING: AIRPORT ASSISTANTS
JOB OPENING: FIRE CHIEF
   
PUBLIC NOTICES
NEWLY ADOPTED CITY ORDINANCES
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETINGS
BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH THE MAYOR
   
LONG TERM NOTICES
LANDFILL PASSES
STREET LIGHTS
AMBULANCE PRIVACY POLICY
LIBRARY INFORMATION
PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING WATER POLLUTION
   

 
 
THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AREA NARCOTICS UNIT IS TAKING CITIZENS TIPS ON DRUG ACTIVITY
 

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

Criminal Investigation Division

NARCOTICS UNIT

SCAN, the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit, is taking citizens tips on drug activity. Help clean up your community of drugs. You can remain anonymous.  Please call the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department at (269)467-9045 Ext. 245.
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EXCELLENCE IN ACTION
 
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INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY?
 

The following boards are looking to fill positions.  If you are interested in any of the vacancies, please PRINT and complete the Citizen Interest Form (MS WORD)  or (ADOBE).  The form must mailed or delivered to City Hall with an original signature.

Airport Board - The Airport Board has one position open and is looking for a City resident.

Board of Appeals - The HZFA Board of Appeals is looking to fill two vacancies with City residents.

Local Officers Compensation Commission - The LOCC meets in odd numbered years to discuss the compensation of the City Commission.  There have 2 openings for City residents.

Cemetery Board - The Cemetery Board is looking to fill one vacancy.

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2006 CHARETTE RESULTS FOR THREE RIVERS AREA
 

The community of Three Rivers looked to the future as they worked to create a healthy community plan and help build capacity for collaboration. The Southwest Michigan Chapter of the American Institute of Architects facilitated the May 18th, 19th, and 20th charette.

Representatives from the City of Three Rivers, Fabius Township, Lockport Township, Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority, Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph County Economic Development Corporation, Civic Organizations and residents participated in the three day charette held at A Place In Time in Downtown Three Rivers.

The clear purpose of the Three Rivers Community Design Charette was to experiment in city/township planning collaboration, create a basis for state and community grants for expanded study opportunities, create a vision for obtainable and feasible projects that will benefit the community and provide architects with the opportunity for strategic civic engagement at a unique time in Michigan's development history. As designers of the built environment, architects play an important role in shaping our communities. Their design affects our safety, health, and the environment as well as the quality of life in our neighborhoods, towns, cities, and regions.

Design teams looked at three components of the Three Rivers Community, the Downtown, the neighborhoods and the US 131 Corridor.

The charette took into consideration the AIA's 10 Principles for Livable Communities:

  • Design on a human scale

  • Provide choices in housing, shopping, recreation and transportation

  • Encourage mixed-use development

  • Preserve urban/historical centers

  • Vary transportation options

  • Build vibrant public spaces

  • Create a neighborhood identity

  • Protect environmental resources

  • Conserve landscapes

  • Design does matter

AIA's 10 Principles for Livable Communities engages architects as members of their communities, to use and share their knowledge, skill, and experience to participate in civic life. Architecture expresses the values of society and has the power to enrich the human spirit and ensure livability for this and future generations.

Presentation and Report on Three Rivers Community (PDF Files)

Intro
Downtown
US 131 Corridor
Conclusion
Neighborhoods
Complete Report
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RECYCLING PROGRAM
 

The St. Joseph County Commission voted to discontinue its long standing recycling program.  In order to transition out of their program, they provided a grant to the City of Three Rivers for one year to try curbside recycling.  This program is ending on January 25, 2008. 

The City Commission determined that private citizens have the option of recycling by purchasing a service from a private vendor if they choose to recycle.  The City Commission felt that if private industry was providing a solution for the residents, then the local government did not need to get involved.  Those residents wishing to continue recycling should make arrangements with a service provider.


Thanks for recycling.
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JOB OPENING: ANIMAL CAREGIVER
  The City of Three Rivers is seeking qualified individuals for part-time, seasonal Animal Caregiver positions at Scidmore Park. Required: Must be willing to work some weekends, care for variety of animals, able to interact with public, perform grounds maintenance as needed, and possess work permit, HS diploma or GED. $8/hour -- Up to 30 hours per week.

Official application available at City’s website www.threeriversmi.org or at Three Rivers City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093. Submit Official City Application form and original work permit, copy of HS diploma or GED to Lou Ann Moord at the above-listed address. Applications accepted until positions are filled. Ph: 269.273.1075. Fax: 269.273.3132. Email:lmoord@threeriversmi.org. EOE/AA/M/F/H.

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JOB OPENING: CROSSING GUARD
  City of Three Rivers seeking qualified candidates for part-time Crossing Guard position(s). Duties include traffic control Monday--Friday, 1 to 5 hours/day, when school is in session, substitute possible. Wage: $8.75/Hr.  Application deadline is 3/21/2008.

Official application available at City’s website www.threeriversmi.org or at Three Rivers City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093. Submit official City application form and copy of HS diploma or GED and MI Driver’s Lic. to: Lou Ann Moord, Administrative Services Director, City of Three Rivers, at above-listed address. Ph: 269.273.1075. Fax: 269.273.3132. Email: lmoord@threeriversmi.org. EOE/AA/M/F/H.

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JOB OPENING: AIRPORT ASSISTANTS
  City of Three Rivers seeking to recruit two qualified individuals to perform part-time, seasonal work at Municipal Airport.   One to work M-F, 6-8 p.m.  Second to work Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.  Season may be from May thru November each year.  Essential job duties: Meeting and assigning pilots in showing them airport facilities and nearby amenities; cleaning terminal building, assist in dispensing fuel; yard maintenance around terminal building; litter removal along roadway; recordkeeping (operations observed and N Nos); office computer work (processing credit cards and entering fuel tank data into Excel); and answering phone.  Required: HS diploma or GED, good organizational skills, ability to type and operate word processing and Excel programs, and knowledge of modern office procedures and recordkeeping.   Rate of pay: $10 / hour.

Official application available at City’s website www.threeriversmi.org or at Three Rivers City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093. Submit official City application form and copy of HS diploma or GED and MI Driver’s Lic. to: Lou Ann Moord, Administrative Services Director, City of Three Rivers, at above-listed address. Ph: 269.273.1075. Fax: 269.273.3132. Email: lmoord@threeriversmi.org. EOE/AA/M/F/H.

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JOB OPENING: FIRE CHIEF
  City of Three Rivers, pop. 7,328, seeking to recruit highly qualified administrator offering exceptional fire prevention and emergency medical management and leadership experience within municipal government. At will position, recommended for appointment by the City Manager, and appointment by the City Commission. Reports directly to City Manager. Req’d standards: 10 years progressive experience in a combined fire and ambulance service; proven skill in recruiting qualified on-call and full-time personnel; MFFTC II certifiable within 6 months of hire; incident command certified; working knowledge of computer systems (Word and Excell); and must reside within the response area within 6 months of date of hire. Preferred: B.A. Degree, Fire Science, EMT-B License, or any equivalent of combination of training and experience which provides the essential knowledge and skills as determined by the City Manager. For complete job description and official application, go to City’s website at www.threerivermi.org, and forms will be posted under employment opportunities, or forms can be obtained at City Hall. Submit official City application form, letter of interest, resume, and salary history to Lou Ann Moord, Administrative Services Director, at lmoord@threeriversmi.org, City of Three Rivers, 333 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093. Position will remain open until filled. Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 DOQ plus excellent benefits. EOE/AA/M/F/H.
   
 
Adobe Acrobat Document (.pdf) Click here to download Fire Chief Job Desciption/Performance Evaluation Document
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NEWLY ADOPTED CITY ORDINANCES
 

ORDINANCE 750

An ordinance to create the construction board of appeals pursuant to the State Construction Code Act.

ORDINANCE 751

An ordinance to update the definition of Authorized City Official.

ORDINANCE 752
An ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the City Code pertaining to user fees.

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BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH THE MAYOR
 
Mayor Balog is promoting citizens to bring a sack lunch to City Hall on the first Tuesday of every month at noon to discuss City issues.

He is referring it to as a "Brown Bag Lunch with the Mayor".
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SPECIAL BUDGET MEETINGS
 

The Three Rivers City Commission will consider the proposed FY 2009 Budget at special meetings on Tuesday, May 13 and 27, 2008, 6-9:00 p.m., in the Commission Room, Three Rivers City Hall, 333 West Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093. A copy of the proposed FY 2009 Budget will be available at the City’s Finance Department for review beginning on Monday, May 5, 2008, and the public is encouraged to attend these special meetings.

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LANDFILL PASSES
 

The City of Three Rivers is offering City residential property owners one landfill pass per property per fiscal year to assist in disposing of unwanted trash. The City's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

One pass authorizes the resident to dispose of up to one full-size pickup truck load (or equivalent) of trash and/or garbage.  Passes can be picked up in the Finance Department at City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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NOTICE CONCERNING WATER POLLUTION
 

For residents that own or operate a swimming pool, hot tub, or Jacuzzi.

The water that is in these recreational facilities has been treated with chemicals such as chlorine, bromine, algaecide, and other chemicals.  The chemicals in the water are considered pollutants by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and can damage plants and groundwater.  Therefore draining these facilities to the street on the ground is in violation of City Code.  Please drain all such facilties to teh City sanitary sewer or risk fine for ordinance violation.  There are no additional fees for discharging to the sanitary sewer as the fee was already paid when the water to fill was purchased.  City staff will assist in locating an entry point into the sewer at property owner request.

19-4.2.  Water Pollution.  It shall be unlawful to discharge into any natural watercourse or any storm sewer within the City or in any area under the jurisdiction of the City any sanitary sewage, industrial waste, or other polluted waters except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with this Chapter.

Please contact the Clean Water Plant at 269.273.5885 for additional information or to request assistance in polluted water disposal.

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STREET LIGHTS
  If you notice a street light out or if the light is cycling on and off, please feel free to contact American Electric Power with the location and pole number of the street light. Their number is 1-800-311-6424. We do not have a night person that reports street lights out. If you have any questions, please call 273-1845.
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AMBULANCE PRIVACY POLICY
  The Ambulance Privacy Policy is available in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word formats.

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LIBRARY INFORMATION
  THE LIBRARY IS OPEN
10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Monday through Friday
10:00 AM until 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday
 

Library Website

If you have any questions, please call the library at 273-8666.

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