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Village of Vicksburg Vicksburg Planning Commission/DDA Regular In-Person Meeting 7:00 pm, Monday, November 8th, 2021 At 13318 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg, MI 49097

AGENDA   Call to order   Attendance   Approval of Agenda   Swearing in new member Tanya Henderson DeLong   Citizen Comments – Citizens must state their full name and home address per Village Council rules. Time limited to 4 minutes.   Approval of Minutes   Regular Meeting October 11th, 2021   Village Manager Report […]

2021 Veterans Day Event will be held at Sunset Lake Park.

The Village of Vicksburg will be holding the annual Veterans Day Program at Sunset Lake Park Thursday November 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. The change in location was made to accommodate the continued construction activities in the downtown area. The Village will be providing coffee, cider, and donuts in the pavilion before and after the […]

Village of Vicksburg Village Council Regular Session 7 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021. 13318 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg, MI 49097. (Ambulance building next to old hospital and little league fields)

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – None Scheduled Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments – Agenda AND Non-Agenda (Citizens MUST state their full name and home address and limit their comments to 4 Minutes) Approval of General Consent Agenda Minutes of […]

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Regular Session 7 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021 at 13318 N. Boulevard Vicksburg, MI 49097

Agenda:   Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Community Clean Up Day Recreation Ideas Need for November Meeting Village Manager Update Public Comments Member Comments Next Meeting Adjournment

ATTENTION ALL CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 2021 PARADE PARTICIPANTS

We are ready to begin accepting participants for this year’s parade. Please fill out our participation form at:  https://vicksburgmi.vcanopy.net/wp-content/uploads/2021-Float-Reg-CIV-final-1.pdf We look forward to your involvement. Thank you.

Community Cleanup Scheduled For Saturday November 13, 2021

Vicksburg residents are invited to a Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 AM to noon. The efforts are being organized by a collaborative group that includes the Lions Club, Rotary, and the Parks and Recreation Committee. “Our community has been very generous in showing support for the local parks as indicated by […]

Village of Vicksburg Village Council Regular Session 7p.m., Monday October 18, 2021 13318 N. Boulevard Vicksburg, MI 49097

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – None Scheduled Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments – Agenda AND Non-Agenda (Citizens MUST state their full name and home address and limit their comments to 4 Minutes) Approval of General Consent Agenda Minutes of […]

Village of Vicksburg Vicksburg Planning Commission/DDA Regular In-Person Meeting 7:00 pm, Monday, October 11, 2021 At 13318 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg, MI 49097

AGENDA   Call to order   Attendance   Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting September 13th, 2021   Village Manager Report Infrastructure Update – Jim Mallery Future Planning Commission Action Items: Bobby Durkee   Downtown Development Authority – Tables added to downtown: ACTION ITEM: Adding 8 46” wide commercial grade tables to downtown. Four (4) located […]

There is an opening on the Village of Vicksburg Planning Commission/DDA

The Planning Commission provides community leadership on local planning and development policy.  The Planning Commission is an appointed body that advises the legislative body on planning matters. The Planning Commission is also the primary body responsible for approval of Site Plans. Commissioners are responsible to ensure that new development fits the community’s vision for a […]

The Vicksburg Fall 2021 Newsletter is Here!

Check out all the important information in the most recent Village of Vicksburg Newsletter. Vicksburg 2021 Fall Newsletter

Village of Vicksburg Village Council Regular Session 7 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021. P 8 Property (Formerly South County EMS Building) 13318 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg, MI 49097

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – Bill Hunt – Honoring nearly 60 years of Community Service Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments – Agenda AND Non-Agenda (Citizens MUST state their full name and home address and limit their comments to 4 […]

Village of Vicksburg – Government YouTube Channel

The Village of Vicksburg has seen great success on social media. Our Facebook page has well over 4000 followers. Thank you for keeping in touch via social media. We would like to enjoy the same success on YouTube. Subscribing to our government YouTube channel is easy. Log into YouTube, search for Village of Vicksburg Government, […]

Updated Water Shut Off Map For 9/28/21

Here is an updated map for water shutoffs for Tuesday 9/28/21. The shutoffs will include Main Street downtown to Washington and North Main Street, and Prairie from Main to Michigan. The water will be off from 8 a.m. to approximately noon. Please note that the Rise N Dine will be closed Tuesday 9/28/21.

Vicksburg Parks & Recreation Committee Agenda Regular Meeting In-Person Meeting Historic Village Pavilion Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Update on 2021-2022 Budget Items – Mallery/Lee Vicksburg Rec Park Mural Disc Golf Hole Signs Sprinkle Road Rec Park Sign Sunset Lake Park and Clark Park Signs Oswalt Park Make-Over Fundraising Pickleball Courts Clark Park – Prairie St. improvements Parks and Rec Committee: […]

The Richard Piet Show Looks at the Revitalization of Oswalt Park.

The latest episode of the Richard Piet series on the Village of Vicksburg is now live. This episode focuses on the revitalization of Oswalt Park. Listen at: https://richardpietshow.com/vicksburg-visit-4-oswalt-park-restoration-moving-forward/ Be sure to scroll down the page to the episode and click on the green arrow button to listen.

Village of Vicksburg Village Council Regular Session & Zoning Board of Appeals 7 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2021 Historic Village Pavilion – In Person Outdoor Meeting 300 N. Richardson – located next to Brady Township Hall

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – Mark Peterson Recognition for years of service Swearing in of Police Officer Andy Engler Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments – Agenda AND Non-Agenda (Citizens MUST state their full name and home address and limit […]

Bike Friendly Kalamazoo’s Fall Bike Celebration Returns to Vicksburg This Weekend

The Vicksburg Historic Village will be hosting a number of activities over the weekend as The Fall Bike Celebration returns to Vicksburg. Listen in to Fox 17 News and BFK President Paul Selden discuss the event at https://www.fox17online.com/news/morning-news/video-fall-bike-celebration-in-kalamazoo

Village of Vicksburg Vicksburg Planning Commission Regular Meeting 7:00 pm, Monday, September 13, 2021 Meeting Location: Historic Village Pavilion 300 Richardson – next to Brady Township Hall This meeting will be held in-person, outdoors, with appropriate social distancing.

AGENDA   Call to order   Attendance   Approval of Agenda   Approval of Minutes   August 9, 2021   Public Comment – limited to 4 minutes and citizens should state their name and home address.   EIMO Site Plan Review – Staff presentation. Recommendation to approve site plan.   ACTION ITEM: Member Discussion and […]

Village of Vicksburg Village Council – Zoning Board of Appeals Special Session 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 30, 2021 Electronic Meeting via Zoom In Accordance with Michigan Legislation

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – None Scheduled Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments – Agenda AND Non-Agenda (Citizens MUST state their full name and home address and limit their comments to 4 Minutes. This is not a question and answer […]

The Harvest Festival will return to Vicksburg, after a two-year hiatus, for the 11th annual celebration. 

  Fantastic fun for the whole family, the Harvest Festival is organized by the Vicksburg Historical Society and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Village on N. Richardson Street. As always, it is a free event.   There will be free hay wagon rides pulled […]