Craig Bessinger

The Board of Review held sessions to hear and review taxpayer petitions regarding assessed and taxable property values. The Board processed various appeals, including letter and email submissions, resulting in decisions such as reductions in assessed or taxable values, denials of changes, and the correction of clerical errors. There were no requests for poverty exemptions or personal property appeals.

The document contains meeting agendas and minutes for both the Ferrysburg Recreation Commission and the Ferrysburg Tree Board. Key discussions for the Recreation Commission included the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant application for Fire Barn Park Phase II Improvements, the installation of fencing at Coast Guard Park, and the planning of the summer concert series. The Tree Board discussed Arbor Day planning and potential student participation from Lake Hills Elementary. Supporting documents regarding the Fire Barn Park project budget and site plan were also provided.

The Board of Review discussed and approved a correction to the assessed and taxable values for a specific property parcel due to a clerical error identified in the taxation computation.

The board reviewed the financial report and discussed a proposal for the Ottawa County Coastal Resilience Kitchel Lindquist Restoration Project, requesting a written synopsis and cost estimate from the consultants. The board also discussed participation in the West Michigan Land Conservancy 50th Year Celebration Hike and made recommendations for board appointments and the retention of future applications. Member reports covered updates on intern hiring, the potential for live-streaming future meetings, the status of programmable park locks, an upcoming RFP for the city website update, and concerns regarding project areas within the preserve.

The board discussed the 2026-2027 budget, ultimately deciding to table it and request staff research on how other communities fund future Brownfield projects. Discussions also included improvements at Fire Barn Park, the possibility of engaging a consultant to explain the Brownfield Program, and strategies for promoting the program to developers.