Special Meeting Notice- RE Civic Center Sale

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF SPARTA
KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN

The Sparta Village Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 25th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sparta Civic Center located at 75 N. Union St, Sparta, MI 49345. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss the sale of the Civic Center or any other business properly before the council.

This notice is posted in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Act, Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended. Questions or written comments may be directed to the Village Manager, James A. Lower at 156 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Village of Sparta Brush, Grass Clipping, and Loose-Leaf Pick-Up Updates

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Village of Sparta Brush, Grass Clipping, and Loose-Leaf Pick-Up Updates
SPARTA, Michigan — The Village of Sparta’s Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents that the seasonal brush and grass clipping pick-up program will be ending soon, and the Village-wide loose-leaf pick-up will begin shortly thereafter.

• The final weekly grass clipping pick-up will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025.
• The last brush pick-up for the year will also occur on Monday, October 6, 2025

Following the close of these services:

• Loose leaf pick-up will begin on Monday, October 6, 2025, and will continue through the end of November or until the first heavy snowfall, whichever comes first

Loose Leaf Pick-Up Guidelines:

• Rake leaves into piles between the curb and sidewalk. If no curb or sidewalk exists, place piles at the edge of the road.
• Do not rake leaves into the street. The resident is required to remove leaves from the street.
• Keep leaf piles free of pet waste, grass clippings, brush, stumps, or trash — these will not be collected.
• Avoid parking vehicles in front of leaf piles, as this prevents the vacuum truck from reaching them.

The Village appreciates residents’ cooperation in following these guidelines to ensure efficient service.
For any questions or additional information, please contact:

• The Village Office at (616) 887-8251
• DPW staff at (616) 887-9303

Brush & Grass Clippings Pick-Up 2025

Brush and Grass Clipping Bag(s) Pickup Details:

Brush Pick-Up:
• Start Date: April 7, 2025.
• Schedule: Brush will be collected on the first Monday of each month.
• Brush Size Limit: Brush size is limited to a maximum diameter of 4 inches. Larger materials will not be collected.

Placement:
• Place brush between the sidewalk and curb, not on the street.
• Align smaller branches with cut ends facing the road. Larger branches should have cut ends facing in the direction of traffic flow.

Monthly Brush Pick-Up Dates:
• April 7
• May 5
• June 2
• July 7
• August 4
• September 8
• October 6

Grass Clipping Pick-Up:
• Start Date: April 7, 2025.
• Schedule: Grass clippings will be picked up weekly.
• Set-Out Time: Grass clipping bags must be placed out by 7:00 AM on Monday each week.
•Grass Clipping Bags:
• Grass clippings must be placed in recyclable (paper) bags.
• Each bag must weigh no more than 50 pounds. Bags exceeding this weight will not be collected.
• Place grass-clipping bags next to the brush pile (if it is also a brush day).

Additional Instructions:
• Do not block sidewalks with brush or grass-clipping bags.
• Do not mix leaves, garden waste, or grass clippings with brush piles.
• Brush exceeding 4 inches in diameter will not be accepted during this time.

End of Service:
The last day for brush and grass pick-up will be October 7th.

Prohibited Items:
• No commercial dumping, stumps, or root balls are allowed.
• No plastic bags for grass clippings.

For any questions or additional information, please contact:
• The Village Office at (616) 887-8251
• DPW staff at (616) 887-9303