Holiday Office Closures
The City Offices will be closed for the holidays on the following days:
– Friday, December 30, 2022
– Monday, January 2nd, 2023
Residential Trash Collection
Residential trash/recycle collection will not be impacted by the holiday and will occur on Monday, January 2nd as normal.
Luminaries on 12/31/22
The Dexter luminary kits have been distributed for use on New Years Eve, Saturday, December 31st. The Dexter Luminary Project team looks forward to lighting the town on 12/31/22.
Ice Rink
The ice rink in Monument Park has been installed. Opening day will be announced in a future e-mail update and on the City’s Facebook page. Unfortunately, the ice rink has not yet reached the thickness needed to open the rink. Please do not use the rink until it has been officially opened to avoid damaging the liner.
Recording Secretary Job Opening
The City of Dexter is recruiting for the position of Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary will be responsible for attending City Council and Planning Commission meetings and producing written minutes of the meetings. Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month starting at 7:00 pm, and regular Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Monday of each month starting at 7:00 pm. These boards occasionally hold special meetings, and the Recording Secretary‘s attendance at these meetings is desired, but not mandatory. The Recording Secretary is paid at a rate of $90 per meeting, including special meetings. Examples of prior City Council minutes (expected work product) is available on the City’s website at: https://www.dextermi.gov/government/cc.php. No experience necessary, and training will be provided. For more information or to apply for the position please contact the City Office at 734-426-8303 or e-mail jbreyer@dextermi.gov.
The City’s Employment Application Form is available on the City’s website at: https://www.dextermi.gov/Permits_and_Forms/General_Permits/Employment_Application_2020-02.pdf
Tax Bill Due Date Reminder
For City of Dexter residents, winter tax bills have been mailed. Tax payments are due on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by 5:00pm. Taxes paid after the due are subject to a 1% per month penalty. Delinquent parcels paid between February 16th and February 28th will be assessed an additional 3% penalty. After February 28th, unpaid real property taxes are turned over to the Washtenaw County Treasurer for collection.
Board/Committee Openings
The Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking one new member. The Parks & Recreation Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm and is a 9 member commission that is responsible for making recommendations to City Council on the planning and development of City parks.
To apply for a position, please complete submit an application which can be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.dextermi.gov/Permits_and_Forms/General_Permits/committee_application_2020_1.pdf. The application form may be returned via e-mail to Jbreyer@dextermi.gov or in-person to 8123 Main St., 2nd Floor, Dexter, MI 48130. For more information on the position, please reply to this email or contact the City Offices at 734-426-8303.
