City Government
The Gaylord City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall, 305 E. Main Street, Gaylord, Michigan
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City Council
Mayor
- Todd Sharrard (term expires January 2024)
- 709 West Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 619-0906
- tsharrard@yahoo.com
Ward 1
- Jordan Awrey (term expires January 2024)
- 605 South Court Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 858-6262
- awreyfilms@gmail.com
Ward 2
- Robert Wilson (term expires January 2024)
- 302 North Court Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 858-0964
- bobwilson2008@yahoo.com
Ward 3
- Stephen Hartz (term expires January 2024)
- 336 East Fourth Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 619-8636
- shartz78@yahoo.com
At Large
- Vic Ouellette (term expires January 2026)
- 418 North Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 731-1906
- vouellette418@gmail.com
At Large
- Michael Ryan (term expires January 2026)
- 421 N. Otsego
- (989) 350-5042
- mcmiker14@yahoo.com
At Large
- Alan Witt (term expires January 2026)
- 248 South Illinois Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (906) 203-7523
- alanwit23@gmail.com
City Council
Mayor
- Todd Sharrard (term expires January 2024)
- 709 West Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 619-0906
- tsharrard@yahoo.com
Ward 1
- Jordan Awrey (term expires January 2024)
- 605 South Court Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 858-6262
- awreyfilms@gmail.com
Ward 2
- Robert Wilson (term expires January 2024)
- 302 North Court Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 858-0964
- bobwilson2008@yahoo.com
Ward 3
- Stephen Hartz (term expires January 2024)
- 336 East Fourth Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 619-8636
- shartz78@yahoo.com
At Large
- Vic Ouellette (term expires January 2026)
- 418 North Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 731-1906
- vouellette418@gmail.com
At Large
- Michael Ryan (term expires January 2026)
- 421 North Otsego, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (989) 350-5042
- mcmiker14@yahoo.com
At Large
- Alan Witt (term expires January 2026)
- 248 South Illinois Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
- (906) 203-7523
- alanwit23@gmail.com
City Council Agenda & Minutes
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Public Hearings
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Boards and Commissions
Interested in serving your community?
If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please fill out an application form and return the completed form to: City of Gaylord, 305 E. Main Street, Gaylord, MI, 49735. The application form may also be faxed to (989) 732-8266 or emailed to treasurer@cityofgaylord.org. Current vacancies are announced at City Council meetings when they arise, and the appointment process is detailed in the link under this section.
Member Expectations
- Have general knowledge and/or understanding of the topics and issues reviewed by the board or commission that you are applying for.
- Review material provided in advance of the meeting.
- Engage in training activities when necessary.
- Follow the parliamentary rules of the Board/Commission.
- Attend regular meetings and special meetings, as needed.
- Board and Commissions Appointment Process
If you have any questions, please reach out to either Kim Awrey or Travis Hewitt at (989) 732-4060.
Board of review
The Board of Review serves as a system of checks and balances between the Assessor and the General public. The board receives and examines the assessment roll from the assessor and hears appeals from property owners regarding their assessments and values established by the assessor. Board members serve three-year terms and hear tax assessment appeals in July and December. The Informational meeting where Board members will receive the roll is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, and the open Board of Review meetings are the third Tuesday and Wednesday after the first Monday in March. The Appeals meetings are the third Tuesday after the first Monday in July, and the second Tuesday after the first Monday in December. Preferred areas of expertise are banking/finance, real estate/development law (no agents or brokers), and property appraisal/assessing. Knowledge in these areas is not a requirement. Members are appointed by City Council and must be residents of the city.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall guide and promote the efficient, coordinated development of the city in a manner which will best promote the health, safety, and general welfare of its people; preserve and protect the city and its history; and to address the goals and recommendations of the Master Plan. The members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to approval by a majority vote of the members of the City Council. Commission members serve three-year terms, and the Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Preferred areas of expertise are interest, knowledge, and/or experience in Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Building Construction/Engineering, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Real Estate/Development/Law, or community service.
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) serves as a quasi-judicial body that shall hear and decide questions that arise in the administration of the zoning ordinance, including the interpretation of the zoning maps. The ZBA shall also hear and decide on matters referred to the ZBA or upon which the ZBA is required to pass under this Zoning Ordinance. It shall hear and decide appeals from and review any administrative order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official or body charged with enforcement of the zoning ordinance The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7pm in the City Council Chambers in Gaylord City Hall. Currently, the City Council is the acting Zoning Board of Appeals
- HELPFUL LINKS
City Hall Room Rental
Effective July 1, 2016 the City of Gaylord has updated their Room Rental Agreement and Fees. Please click on the link below for the new rates and updated agreement.
Applications, Forms, and Permits
City Hall
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Act 51 Annual Certification of Employee Related Conditions
Zoning, Sign Permit and Solicitors Applications
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To request a conceptual review meeting, click on the application above & submit your application via email to the zoning administrator at treasurer@cityofgaylord.org
City Employment Opportunities
No Job Postings available at this time.
Downtown Maintenance Laborer (Seasonal) –City of Gaylord
The City of Gaylord has two full-time, seasonal positions available for Downtown Maintenance Laborers. This position, under the supervision of the Department of Public Works Superintendent, performs a wide variety of unskilled or semi-skilled tasks and operates a variety of equipment related to the general care and maintenance of the Downtown District and other designated areas.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and/or
(B) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance and repair activities;
- General knowledge of plants and their proper care.
- Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Other Qualifications:
- Resident of the City of Gaylord or residing within a distance of twenty (20) miles from the nearest boundary of the City of Gaylord.
A full job description and the required minimum qualifications are available in the link below:
2022 DPW Downtown Maintenance Laborer
Employment Applications can be sent via email to peterse@cityofgaylord.org or by mail to:
City of Gaylord, C/O Erika Peters, Human Resources Manager
305 E. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Employment Applications can be downloaded here:
Employment Application City of Gaylord
This position is up to 40 hours per week. For purposes of FLSA, this is a non-exempt position. For more information or any questions please call 989-732-4060. Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled.
The City of Gaylord is an Equal Opportunity Employer.