October 14, 2025 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Finance & Administration Committee miOttawa 2025-10-15 | Meeting agenda and packet: boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/10142025-FC-Agenda-Packet.pdf
October 14, 2025 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee miOttawa 2025-10-15 | Meeting agenda and packet: boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/10142025-PP-Agenda-Packet.pdf
OCCAA Weatherization Program miOttawa 2025-10-08 | Struggling with utility bills or home maintenance? Whether it’s one-time assistance with a bill or making repairs to help keep your home safe, functional, and efficient for years to come, OCCAA has a personalized solution for you. To learn more and see if you qualify, don’t wait! Call (616) 393-4433 or email info.occaa@miottawa.org.
Body and Dash Cameras: More Data and More Accountability! miOttawa 2025-10-02 | Learn more about these technological upgrades and everything else going on with the Sheriff's Office on Ottawa Out Loud, now streaming on YouTube and all podcast platforms!
Rush Creek Cleanup Event miOttawa 2025-09-29 | Ottawa County Water Resources is partnering with the ODC Network to host a volunteer cleanup of Rush Creek on Saturday, October 4th from 10-2pm, and we need YOU to sign up!Make a difference in your local ecosystem and enjoy free lunch and a t-shirt, courtesy of the event's sponsors, Arrowaste and Wade Trim. For more information and to register, visit: loom.ly/dif1bPk
Episode 10: Whats New with the Ottawa County Sheriffs Office? miOttawa 2025-09-25 | Get the scoop on what's new with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office on today's episode of Ottawa Out Loud!
10: Whats New with the Sheriffs Office? Ft. Sheriff DeBoer miOttawa 2025-09-25 | Sheriff Eric DeBoer joins us to talk about some organizational changes, new technology, recruiting updates, and what makes the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office an incredible place to work. Important Links: The Ottawa Sands Project Documentary Award Press Release: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/bulletins/3f2dd96Board Meeting Calendar: boards.miottawa.org/calendarSheriff's Office Website: miottawa.org/sheriffSheriff's Office Facebook Page: facebook.com/OttawaCountySheriffMichiganChapters:00:00 Intro02:30 Announcements06:04 Meeting Minutes September 2307:30 Guest Introduction12:30 9 Month Checkup15:10 Organizational Changes17:45 Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments: What’s the Difference21:46 New Uniforms22:50 New Technology27:39 Recruiting Updates & Why OCSO Is the Place to Be35:12 Upcoming Community Events43:40 Outro
9-23 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Meeting Recap! miOttawa 2025-09-24 | In this Board of Commissioners Meeting: the employment contract for our new Administrator, board appointments, and TWO litigation settlements.Share this video with a friend who needs to pay more attention to local government!Links:Full meeting recording: loom.ly/Vl6WSyMMeeting Packet: loom.ly/3xaWWGM
September 23, 2025 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Appointment & Alignment Committee miOttawa 2025-09-23 | ...
Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair 2025 miOttawa 2025-09-23 | What an incredible day at the 2025 Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair! Veterans, families, volunteers, and community partners came together in Grand Haven for a day of resources, support, and connection. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! 🇺🇸Visit miottawa.org/veterans-services to learn more about our Veterans Services Department!
Sheriff Eric DeBoer: Ottawa Out Loud Episode 10 miOttawa 2025-09-23 | NEW THIS THURSDAY: Episode 10 of Ottawa Out Loud where Scott and Sheriff Eric DeBoer dive into what's new with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office: technology, community events, and a reorganization. Make sure to follow us on your podcast platform of choice to get the episode delivered straight to you when it's released!
Farms are the Tapas 2025 Competitor Profile: Public restaurant, Zeeland miOttawa 2025-09-17 | Lucas Grill, owner of Public restaurant in Zeeland - is a renaissance man. Raised on a farm himself, he understands the grit needed to grow food for the nation and the importance of farmland preservation. He’s also a trained chef and successful owner of Public and several other area restaurants. Grill is excited to bring Public’s from-scratch comfort food style to the Farms are the Tapas Chefs’ Competition.Although tickets are sold out for Farms are the Tapas 2025, you can still support the event by participating in our virtual silent auction, which opens for bidding beginning Friday, Sept. 19. To view items now, visit event.gives/tapas2025.#FarmsaretheTapas #nofarmsnofood #farmlandpreservation
Ottawa County CMHs Substance Use Treatment Staff miOttawa 2025-09-16 | *After some research, DDR stands for Deflection, Diversion, and Re-Entry*Incarceration can cause significant instability in an individual's life, especially if they struggle with substance use. Community Mental Health is here to help individuals who want to improve their lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, contact Ottawa County CMH at 866-512-4357.
Farms are the Tapas 2025 Competitor Profile: The Beard & The Gal miOttawa 2025-09-13 | Cory and Gina Mitchell, husband and wife duo chefs and proprietors of The Beard & the Gal, love competing in the Farms are the Tapas Chefs’ Competition, and relish the chance to serve folks unique dishes showcasing their baking prowess. The couple has been on quite the journey, living and working in the food industry in various cities across the U.S., and even ran their own restaurant in Nashville.They’ve taken the experiences to operate The Beard & the Gal, a private chef/catering business, and sell their handcrafted sourdough, dips, sauces and schmears at local farmers’ markets. Enjoy tapas dishes from The Beard & The Gal and six other restaurants and vote for your favorite at Ottawa County’s premier fundraiser for farmland preservation. Get tickets now at event.gives/tapas2025
(Part I) September 9, 2025 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee miOttawa 2025-09-12 | First portion of this meeting, which was interrupted by a power outage.Part II: youtu.be/VhZW1HCcKikMeeting Packet: boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/09092025-PP-Agenda-Packet.pdf
Meeting Minutes: September 9, 2025 miOttawa 2025-09-10 | Dogs, Budgets, Housing Developments, and more in the September 9th episode of Meeting Minutes!Meeting Agendas: P&P: loom.ly/gM8DEuQF&A: loom.ly/sYR5IOcMeeting Recordings: P&P (Part I): loom.ly/Jy90YhUP&P (Part II): loom.ly/zORWf5AF&A: loom.ly/FuZVULQ
September 9, 2025 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Finance & Administration Committee Meeting miOttawa 2025-09-09 | Recorded on backup equipment due to tech issues from a power outage earlier in the day. Planning & Policy Meeting (Part I): youtube.com/live/8NysZeHE3UU?feature=sharePlanning & Policy Meeting (Part II): youtu.be/VhZW1HCcKikMeeting Packet: boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/09092025-FC-Agenda-Packet.pdf
(Part II) September 9, 2025 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee Meeting miOttawa 2025-09-09 | The second portion of this meeting, which was interrupted due to a power outage. Recorded on backup equipment, as the power outage persisted throughout the meeting.Part I: youtube.com/live/8NysZeHE3UU?feature=shareMeeting Packet: boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/09092025-PP-Agenda-Packet.pdf
September Ottawa County Events miOttawa 2025-09-08 | Some upcoming county events!Find more information on each of these events on the Community Events Calendar: loom.ly/tHZMX8k
A Hearty Thanks to Farms are the Tapas 2025 Supporters! miOttawa 2025-09-06 | Please help us give a hearty thank you to all of our sponsors who make ‘Farms are the Tapas’ possible! Their support helps us cultivate a one-of-a-kind event to celebrate local farms and contribute to an ag preservation program worth bragging about. There is still time to join us the evening of Sept. 25 at the Red Shed for our premier fundraiser and chefs’ competition; visit event.gives/tapas2025 for tickets. Can’t make it but still want to support farmland preservation? Donate to the Ottawa County Farmland Preservation Fund through the Holland Zeeland Community Foundation via miOttawa.org/farmland Farm, $5,000Zeeland Farm ServicesCrop, $2,500Consumers EnergyTown & Country GroupOrchard, $1,000Request FoodsOttawa County Farm BureauCountryside GreenhouseSeedling, $500West Michigan Community BankGreenmark EquipmentBig DutchmanChoice One BankGreenstone Farm Credit ServicesSpeed Wrench GroupMerle BoesIn-Kind DonationODC NetworkZeeland RecreationThree Fires Golf ClubWinding Creek Golf ClubShady Side FarmsFarmhaus Cider Co.Spring MeadowVisser FarmsRaterink FarmHehlden FarmCareerline Tech CenterCompeting RestaurantsCoast OutFarmhouseHoly Smokers BBQPita on the PierPublicThe Beard & The GalThe Unicorn Tavern
September 5, 2025 Did You Know - MDHHS PIHP Procurement Update with Dr. Brashears and Alan Bolter miOttawa 2025-09-06 | ...
Medication-Assisted Treatment miOttawa 2025-09-03 | Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is one of the most proven and practical options for substance use treatment, and just one of the many options available to treat Substance Use Disorder. Learn more about Ottawa County's treatment services on this month's episode of Ottawa Out Loud, and reach out to our team if you or someone you know is struggling with substance use. Full episode is available on our channel!
Farms are the Tapas 2025 Competitor Profile: Pita on the Pier miOttawa 2025-09-02 | Introducing Drorit Gelbard, co-owner and co-chef behind Pita on the Pier food truck. She, along with her partner, Dave Gelbard, have curated a menu that pairs fresh and local ingredients with pita bread sourced from Israel, Drorit’s homeland. Drorit appreciates the ancient ties between civilization and farmland, and is excited to support Farms are the Tapas.Enjoy tapas dishes from Pita on the Pier and six other competitors and vote for your favorite at Ottawa County’s premier fundraiser for farmland preservation. Get tickets now at event.gives/tapas2025
Farms are the Tapas 2025 Competitor Profile: Holy Smokers BBQ miOttawa 2025-08-28 | Kyle Segar, pitmaster and head proprietor of Holy Smokers BBQ restaurant and food truck in Holland, has competed and won past Farms are the Tapas Chefs’ competitions. Growing up on a farm in Florida picking okra and raising livestock for meat, Segar understands the valuable role farms play in providing fresh products and supporting the local economy.Segar began his training at the age of 5, helping his brother prepare the fire for his dad’s barbecue smoker. Enjoy tapas dishes from Holy Smokers and six other restaurants and vote for your favorite at Ottawa County’s premier fundraiser for farmland preservation. Get tickets now at event.gives/tapas2025
RecoveryFest 2025 miOttawa 2025-08-28 | On today's episode of Ottawa Out Loud: a discussion about Ottawa CMH's substance use treatment services and details about RecoveryFest, a family-friendly event dedicated to celebrating recovery and building community.Find the full episode on our YouTube Channel!
9: CMH and RecoveryFest 2025 miOttawa 2025-08-28 | Daniel and Max from Community Mental Health sit down with Scott to talk about the options provided for those struggling with substance use, the live-saving impact these programs have, and details about RecoveryFest, a family-friendly event celebrating recovery and building community.Crisis Helpline: 866-512-4357or call 911 if someone is actively endangered.Find SUD resources from CMH: miottawa.org/cmh/substance-useLearn more about RecoveryFest: reachforrecovery.org/recovery-fest-------------------------------------------------------------------------OCCAA September Food Distribution Eligibility and Information:September 5: miottawa.org/events/free-food-distribution-2-09-05-2025September 26: miottawa.org/events/free-food-distribution-09-26-2025OCSO Avoid Financial Scams Seminars:September 17: miottawa.org/events/civilian-financial-scams-class-09-17-2025September 22: miottawa.org/events/civilian-financial-scams-class-2-09-22-2025Veterans Services Stand Down and Resource Fair: miottawa.org/veterans-services/stand-downFarms are the Tapas: event.gives/tapas2025
Ottawa County Clerks Office: make your Love Story official! miOttawa 2025-08-27 | Paper Rings: ✅Dress: ✅the 1: ✅Marriage License: ❓You Are In Love, and the Ottawa County Clerk’s Office wants to help your Love Story last Forever & Always. You and your Miss Americana or your Mr. Perfectly Fine deserve to have The Best Day, and helping couples get married is Nothing New to our staff! If your wedding day is coming up soon, it's time to go to the Clerk's Office to make sure you and your Lover are ...Ready For It? I Wish You Would contact us at (616) 994-4531 or visit loom.ly/ta3zkKw if you have a Question...?
Meeting Minutes: August 26, 2025 miOttawa 2025-08-27 | A Housing Commission appointment, a vote on the Capital Improvement Plan, and massive step forward in the administrator search-- Here's your board meeting recap for August 26!
Farms are the Tapas 2025 Competitor Profile: The Farmhouse Restaurant miOttawa 2025-08-26 | Meet Teresa and Tim Vander Zwaag, owners of The Farmhouse Restaurant and Frank’s in Zeeland. They’re no strangers to Farms are the Tapas - they’ve supported the event for a number of years, and chefs from both of their restaurants have taken home the coveted Harvest Knife award for best tapas dish. The husband-and-wife team are farmers in their own right, and have raised beef cattle for nearly 30 years.Enjoy tapas dishes from The Farmhouse and six other restaurants and vote for your favorite the evening of Sept. 25 at Ottawa County’s premier fundraiser for farmland preservation, Farms are the Tapas! Get tickets now at event.gives/tapas2025#farmsarethetapas2025 #farmsarethetapas #nofarmsnofood #farmlandpreservation
Consumer E-Recording: Double the Fun! miOttawa 2025-08-22 | New Consumer E-Recording makes submitting documents twice as easy, twice as fast, and twice as convenient!Access the new Consumer E-Recording site at miOttawa.org/rod
Consumer E-Recording: Double the Convenience, Double the Fun! miOttawa 2025-08-22 | For years, electronic document recording has been available to banks, title companies, and attorneys-- but never to regular, everyday folks. Ottawa County's Register of Deeds Office is happy to announce that those days are over, and consumers now have access to quick, easy, and secure electronic document recording. Please enjoy as Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck helps Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County Register of Deeds, tell you all about this new service. Access the new Consumer E-Recording site at miOttawa.org/rod
Farms are the Tapas 2025 Competitor Profile: Coast Out miOttawa 2025-08-21 | Meet Chip Schultz and Kelly Romans - the culinary team behind Coast Out food truck. The duo have curated a “coastal” style menu for their mobile eatery, drawing inspiration from Chip’s native Florida, Kelly’s native Indiana, and their time living and working in Southern California. They can’t wait to introduce their blend of East Coast, West Coast, and Fresh Coast influences when they compete Sept. 25 at Farms are the Tapas!Enjoy tapas dishes from Coast Out and six other restaurants and vote for your favorite at Ottawa County’s premier fundraiser for farmland preservation. Get tickets now at event.gives/tapas2025#farmsarethetapas #nofarmsnofood
August 7, 2025 Housing Commission Meeting miOttawa 2025-08-20 | View the meeting agenda here: boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OCHC-Agenda-08.07.25.pdfNext Housing Commission meeting: Thursday, September 4
08/15/25 Did You Know- Understanding the MDHHS Plan to Restructure the Public Mental Health System miOttawa 2025-08-16 | ...
Meeting Minutes - August 12 Standing Committees miOttawa 2025-08-13 | On the agenda(s) today: approvals for parks upgrades, software & IT services, and conversations about the future of funding for OCCAA.Next Board of Commissioners meeting: August 26Next Standing Committees meeting: September 9
