EMMET COUNTY NEWS

 
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR EMMET COUNTY

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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS: Historical Commission, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Jury Commission, Department of Public Works Board, Emmet County Road Commission, Land Bank Authority, Construction Board of Appeals, Construction Resource Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

If you are interested in applying, click here or inquire with the Emmet County Clerk's Office at (231) 348-1744 or 200 Division St., Petoskey, MI 49770.

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The Emmet County Historical Commission is once again holding its annual essay contest, which is open to any third or fourth grade student in Emmet County, including home-schooled children. Contestants may write about any topic that involves Emmet County history. The first place winner will be awarded $100 with the second place finisher taking home $50. The teacher of the winning student also receives a $50 stipend to use for classroom supplies. READ MORE . . .

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Emmet County EMS has begun offering COVID-19 vaccinations to elderly and homebound populations of Emmet County. This service is intended only for individuals unable to travel to an established vaccination location. EMS office staff are now scheduling appointments for home visits where the Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccination shot will be given. Please note that EMS paramedics will not show up to your residence in an ambulance, but in another fully-equipped vehicle. Paramedics will be prepared to provide medical service immediately in the rare event of an adverse reaction to the shot and would dispatch an ambulance only in the event that one is needed for transporting a patient to the hospital. Persons who are homebound or otherwise unable to travel, but want to be vaccinated, are encouraged to contact the Emmet County EMS office staff at (231) 776-1000 to schedule an appointment. This new initiative by EMS is provided in conjunction with vaccination efforts of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan.

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Emmet County's Finance Director has provided an update on the county's 2021 revenue and expenditures as of Feb. 28, 2021. The reports, along with pie charts, are available for the public to review here.

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    Burr Mitchell, unit supervisor at Wilderness State Park and administrator of the Paradise Lake Boating Access Site, recently updated local officials on the current situation at that site. Emmet County Board of Commissioner chairperson Toni Drier, who also serves on the Paradise Lake Improvement Board, was informed by Mitchell that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been made aware that winter ice damaged the planking at the Paradise Lake access location.
    According to Mitchell, until the ice melts away, it will be difficult to fully determine how much damage has been done to the planking and what materials will be needed to get the area ready for seasonal use. "I do plan to have the repairs taken care in the spring of 2021 and definitely prior to Memorial Day weekend," reported Mitchell, adding that he would provide another update as soon as the repairs were completed.
    Mitchell has also requested that a ramp closure symbol for the Paradise Lake Boating Access Site be placed on the website for Michigan's Recreational Boating Information System (MRBIS) to alert those wishing to use the boat ramp that it is out of service at this time. Boaters can find more information about boating access sites by visiting the MRBIS website at www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mrbis.

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Emmet County employs a sizeable seasonal workforce typically beginning in spring and working through the fall. This workforce is critical to the County being able to deliver outstanding service to both visitors and locals who enjoy the beauty of our remarkable parks system. Going into the 2021 summer season, the County is working with a NEW market-competitive wage structure. Additionally, in the interest of attracting the best of the best, and then retaining these valuable team members from season to season, Emmet County is also implementing an end-of-season bonus incentive program. Click on the button below to view our job openings and begin the online application process.

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FIND YOUR SUMMER JOB AND APPLY TODAY!

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Emmet County has the following positions open:
    • MARINE DEPUTY (seasonal)
    • PUBLIC WORKS DRIVER & ATTENDANT
    • PARAMEDIC
    • RECEPTIONIST / PART-TIME VICTIM'S ADVOCATE
    • PUBLIC WORKS ATTENDANT (seasonal)
    • RECYCLING PROCESSOR (seasonal)
    • PROBATE COURT FINANCIAL OFFICER
    • CIVIL COUNSEL
    • BUILDING INSPECTOR / PLAN REVIEWER
    • DEPUTY SHERIFF
    • CAMP PETOSEGA STAFF (seasonal)
    • HEADLANDS PARK ASTRONOMER (seasonal)
    • HEADLANDS EVENING PARK ATTENDANT (seasonal)
    • HEADLANDS DARK SKY PARK STAFF (seasonal)
    • PARKS DEPT RETAIL CLERK (seasonal)
    • CROOKED RIVER LOCK ATTENDANT (seasonal)
    • FAIRGROUNDS & TRAILS STAFF (seasonal)
    • PARKS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (seasonal)

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Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for more information about the coronavirus outbreak in Emmet County. The page also includes quick links to all county departments, their contact information and any notices regarding their department's current operational status. As the situation evolves, please refer to the COVID-19 INFORMATION PAGE for the latest news and specific information related to Emmet County government operations and any changes to county services.

Also note that the county is now using Zoom to conduct scheduled public meetings remotely. Check the meeting's entry in the county meeting calendar for instructions on how to join that Zoom meeting. County officials also remind citizens that established rules of conduct for in-person meetings will also apply to the virtual meetings.

Residents are encouraged to take preventative measures and follow guidelines for our state and local health departments to limit exposure to the virus. For residents seeking more information about the virus and the state's efforts to limit the potential spread of the virus, go to Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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Beginning in early spring 2021, visitors to Camp Petosega will have to travel to the campground ONLY from Pickerel Lake Road while road construction occurs on Banwell Road bridge just north of Camp Petosega Road. The construction is scheduled to be completed in June 2021, though that time frame is dependent upon weather. Emmet County residents visiting Camp Petosega will need to use Pickerel Lake Road as access from the north will be restricted. Please see the map and alternative directions while this road construction is underway. (Click here see more information about this detour, including a larger map and alternate directions)

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) awarded Emmet County a $250,000 grant in July 2020 to investigate the presence of PFAS near Pellston Regional Airport following the detection of the substance in a water sample of a private residence in early 2020. A letter from Emmet County Administrator Mike Reaves was mailed out to Pellston area property owners on Dec. 22, 2020, providing an update on that investigation. EGLE has a comprehensive history of the investigation into the Pellston PFAS site available online which can be reviewed here. More information about PFAS can be found on the state attorney general website and also on the website of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan.

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Emmet County government frequently has vehicles, lawn and miscellaneous power equipment, tools, furniture and other items which are no longer in use by county departments, but may still have value. Those items are now being put up for sale and listed at Biddergy.com, a worldwide online auction company based in Michigan. Click here to view items listed by Emmet County.

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