News, events and activities from around the City

City of Cheboygan Community Buzz

The City of Cheboygan has a lot of positive momentum and exciting things happening. We are all very excited to share the news with you!

City Council, Boards & Commissions

Meeting Schedules

The City of Cheboygan hosts a number of meetings each month. These meetings are open to the public and anyone who is interested in learning more about how the City runs is encouraged to attend.

All meetings are hosted at Cheboygan City Hall, 403 N. Huron Street, inside City Council chambers.

Please note that all of these boards and commission meetings, with the exception of the Cheboygan City Council, may change their meeting schedule, depending on any business that may come up needing to be addressed.

Anyone interested in attending City meetings can find the agendas for what will be discussed on the City's website at https://www.cheboygan.org/resources/meeting-agendas/.

If anyone is interested in listening to recordings of previous meetings, or reading through minutes, those also can be found on the City's website at https://www.cheboygan.org/resources/meeting-minutes/.

Cheboygan City Council - second and fourth Tuesday of every month, beginning at 7 p.m.
Cheboygan Zoning Board of Appeals - first Wednesday of every month, beginning at 7 p.m. This is on an as needed basis.
Cheboygan Planning Commission - fourth Monday of every month, beginning at 6 p.m.
Cheboygan Recreation Commission - third Wednesday of every other month, beginning at 5 p.m.
Cheboygan Downtown Development Authority - third Tuesday of every month, beginning at 6 p.m.
Cheboygan Brownfield Development Authority - second Monday of every month, beginning at 7 p.m. This is on an as needed basis.
Cheboygan Historic District Commission - first Monday of each month, beginning at 6 p.m.

Businesses worldwide benefit from the products built in Cheboygan’s Industrial Park

A new, Michigan family-owned specialty manufacturing facility is in the Cheboygan Industrial Park. It manufactures and delivers several unique, metal fabricated products shipped to different customers and businesses all around the world.

The building, formerly owned by Moran Iron Works, was purchased by the company in March of last year and has been creating specialized metal components and other products since the company officially opened in June of 2023. It began operations and manufacturing of products with seven employees and are continuing to grow.

“We are Steel-Max Manufacturing,” said Matt Morton, Operations Manager of Steel-Max Manufacturing. “We are a part of an Interdependent Free Market Consortium. We call it the IFMC and the IFMC is made up of 100 plus different business units, all owned by a common group of owners. All business units in the IFMC are in the field of selling, designing, and manufacturing material handling equipment like conveyors, material lifts, material storage units and shredders.”

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Over the last year, the City of Cheboygan and its Staff have been working very hard to move the City forward. There have been numerous, positive things happening. Check out the list below to see just some of the great things happening around Cheboygan!

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Improvements being made at ball field in Major City Park

Work is currently being done around the men's fast pitch ball field in Major City Park to upgrade the buildings and provide a better experience for spectators at sporting events there.

“We are going to be redoing the dugouts and the facade on the blue building at that field,” said Cheboygan City Manager Daniel Sabolsky.

Half of the blue building at the field has already been demolished due to structural issues and has been re-enclosed. Crews will finish repairing the building so it can be used when games are taking place on the field.

Sabolsky said the local baseball associations are also working to raise the funds needed to replace the backstop behind home plate and the fences around the field.

Other work near the ball fields in Major City Park includes improvements to the restrooms and concession stands, which will be completed through grant funding.

Stay tuned to the City's newsletter for more information on that project in the future.

Work on Court Street and the surrounding side streets will resume soon! The project is slated to resume April 1.

The Cheboygan Police Department is giving a friendly reminder to residents and visitors of the City, that winter parking rules are still in effect. These rules started Nov. 1 and will go through April 30.

No overnight parking is allowed on any City street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. for the purposes of snow removal. Any and all violators of this rule will be ticketed.

Grant from Enbridge purchases chainsaw for City Fire Department

The Cheboygan City Fire Department was recently able to purchase a new rescue chainsaw for use during structure fires and rescue operations after they received an Enbridge Fueling Futures grant.

Cheboygan Fire Chief Don Dailey said he had applied for the $3,000 grant through the energy company. After receiving the funding, he was able to purchase the STIHL rescue chainsaw locally, from Cheboygan Ace Hardware.

“We will be able to use the chainsaw to cut ventilation holes during structure fires and also when performing salvage and overhaul,” said Dailey.

Dailey said the chainsaw came with two extra bars and two extra chains, which can be replaced when the ones on the power tool start to wear out from use.

“It's in service and ready to go,” he said.

Dailey has applied for several other grants to help purchase more equipment needed by the department to perform their duties.

The City of Cheboygan and its Fire Department are very thankful for grants from Enbridge and other partners such as this that allow City first responders and other staff to perform their jobs more efficiently and effectively.

Clear named new City Finance Director/Treasurer

A little over two months ago, the City of Cheboygan named a new Finance Director/Treasurer, responsible for helping manage all the City's financial matters, including assisting with annual budgets.

Casey Clear, who has worked for the City in different capacities for the last four years, was officially named to the position in January. She had been filling in as Interim Treasurer since mid-June of 2023.

“As the Finance Director/Treasurer, I wear two hats in managing the financial aspects for the City,” said Clear. “On the Finance Director side, I assist with the 'big picture,' working with the City Manager on planning budgets, ensuring financial goals align with the City's vision and help develop long term strategies.”

Clear said then simultaneously, as the Treasurer, she handle the day-to-day financial operations, including managing cash flow, paying bills, payroll, and tax collection and disbursement throughout the City.

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New smiling face welcomes people to City Hall

Since the middle of January, a new, smiling face has greeted residents and visitors to Cheboygan City Hall who have come in to pay utility bills or ask for information.

“I started with the City on January 17, so I have been here just over two months,” said Cyndee Cannon, City of Cheboygan Assistant Clerk.

As Assistant Clerk, Cannon is the first person someone sees when they come into City Hall. She is responsible for the customer service aspect of things, including answering phone calls and directing those calls to the appropriate City Staff member.

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Martin steps into Executive Assistant position with City

Alexandria “Alex” Martin, formerly the City of Cheboygan's Front Desk and Deputy Clerk, has been promoted to a new role as the Executive Assistant to the Cheboygan City Manager Daniel Sabolsky.

“I've only been in this position for a few months, but I'm really enjoying the challenge it brings,” said Martin. “Every day is a learning experience, and I've got to give props to Dan, the City Manager, he's been an awesome mentor through it all.”

Martin officially stepped into her new role the second week of January and has hit the ground running. Her new job brought new responsibilities, including overseeing administrative tasks throughout the city offices. She now manages schedules, handles grant submissions and tracks and facilitates the interviewing and hiring processes for open City positions.

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You may notice some activity around the former Tissue Depot warehouse building. Crews are working to clean up the site as quickly as possible. The public is asked to avoid the restricted areas to allow the crews to work safely and efficiently.

Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office to host public forum April 4 on new scams

With the increase in fraudulent and scam activity, the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a public forum on the subject at the Cheboygan Senior Center on Sand Road at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4.

Cheboygan County Undersheriff Josh Ginop said scams and fraudulent activity are on the rise due to technology advancements.

“We are seeing an uptick in scams in the area because consumers are using the internet more and more to complete their business activity, assuming the company they are doing business with is legit,” said Ginop.

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Out and about in the community and having fun- meet Councilwoman Mary Darling

A lifelong resident of Cheboygan, City Councilwoman Mary Darling has always been involved with the community and is continuously looking for opportunities to help the City continue to move forward.

Darling's family settled in the Cheboygan area in the early 1900s. All throughout her life, she has been interested in politics and serving the public, spending many years as a nurse. After retiring, she made the decision to run for City Council, and was elected three years ago to fill a position on Council.

There are several reasons why Darling wanted to become a member of Council and why she enjoys serving, including being retired and having time and energy to devote to the position.

“To try and help solve the problems of our city, making it better for all of us,” said Darling. “Cheboygan is a wonderful place to live. People are kind and always willing to help each other. I want to be a part of helping us grow.”

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The City of Cheboygan is hiring seasonal, full time employees for the Parks and Recreation Department.

These employees will assist the Parks and Recreation Department in maintaining the parks, facilities, and other public spaces owned by the City. These activities include cutting grass, painting, weed whipping, trimming shrubs, and other activities as determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Must be at least 16 years old and have a valid drivers license. Starting pay is up to $15 per hour.

Please complete the employment application found here or pick one up at City Hall located at 403 North Huron Street, Cheboygan MI 49721. Please return applications via email to [email protected], by mail: PO Box 39, Cheboygan MI 49721, or drop off at City Hall.