The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

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Employment Opportunity - Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County, seeks a qualified individual to perform various clerical, administrative, and official functions.

Experience in accounts payable, payroll, and/or utility billing, cash receipting, record retention, and minutes recording is preferred.

Self-directed, exhibit excellent communication skills, desire to serve the public, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of government fund accounting and specialized administrative tasks is a plus.

The position is full-time; the salary DOQ ranges from $20 to $24 an hour, and it has an excellent benefits package, including a pension-MERS defined benefit plan.

Please submit the job application, available online, along with your resume to:
Village Clerk/Treasurer Rande Listerman at rlisterman@pentwatervillage.org

For a full job description, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer - Job Description (PDF)

Village Employment Application (PDF)

Pentwater Water Taxi

During the annual Coast Guard inspection of the Lake Sturgeon (the Pentwater Water Taxi), it was determined that the vessel has deficiencies and is in need of repair.

Effective immediately, operations of the Water Taxi are halted until further notice. Refunds will be issued to those who have already purchased tickets. Please visit the Pentwater Water Taxi webpage for refunds.

Water Quality Report

To review the 2023 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2023 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Channel View Web Cam

The Pentwater Yacht Club has installed a camera with a great view of the Channel. Click on the link below to check it out!

Visit Online:

Pentwater Yacht Club - Channel Cam

Village Green Web Cams

Web Camera Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View

Parks and Rec Plan Draft - Review

The Pentwater Parks and Rec Board would like to present the Pentwater Area 2025-2030 Joint Recreation Plan for public review.
Hard copies will be available at Village Hall, the Township Office, Pentwater School, Park Place Event Center and each of the entity's websites, see link below.
A public hearing to gain feedback on the Plan will be after the 30 day review period.

Please note: You may notice highlighted items or missing dates in the Plan, these items are to be filled in after the review process and public hearing.

Download a File:

Pentwater Area 2025-2030 Joint Recreation Plan (PDF)

Notice of Public Hearing - October 15th

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the Village of Pentwater will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:05 p.m. in the Park Place Event Center, 310 N. Rush Street Pentwater, Michigan, to take public comments on the following request for a dimensional variance:

The Perles residence, 212 W. Lowell St. is located on the northwest corner of Lowell St. and Plymouth St. The existing property is approximately 8,250 sq. ft. with 62.5 ft. of road frontage along Lowell St. The applicants seek a 10 ft. front yard setback variance. In accordance with Section 6.04.E, R-2 District Regulations, Front Yard Setback requirements are 17 feet from the lot line. Where the applicant seeks to be within 7 ft. of the front lot line adjacent to Plymouth St.

Written comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals may be deposited with the Village Zoning Administrator or mailed to: Village of Pentwater, Zoning Board of Appeals, PO Box 622, Pentwater, Michigan 49449 by 4:00 p.m., October 14, 2024. You may also appear at the public hearing to have your comments heard.

A copy of the request as well as the Zoning Ordinance are available for inspection at the Zoning Administrator’s Office, 65 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, Michigan during regular business hours.

Notice of Public Hearing - October 29th

Notice of Public Review
Pentwater Area Joint Five-Year Recreation Plan

A draft of the Plan will be available on September 23rd for the public to review at the following locations: Pentwater Village Hall, Pentwater Township Office, and Pentwater School. The Plan will also be available online at: pentwatervillage.org, pentwatertownshipmi.gov, and pentwaterschools.net.

The Pentwater Parks and Rec Board

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