City Council Minutes

2000-01 Regular session, January 10, 2000, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Buck.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Robert De Witt,

Kenneth Gates, Steve Maas, Scott Petersen, Carole Pettijohn, Joe Sierawski, and Mayor James Buck. Also present were City Manager, Ken Krombeen and Randall Kraker City Attorney.

Other staff present:

Mary Meines, Deputy Clerk
Debra Pullen, Deputy Assessor
Sharon Streelman, City Clerk
Vernon Snyder, Police Chief

The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Curnow, Grandville/Jenison Congregational Church and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the January 10, 2000 agenda as presented.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the special meeting of

December 20, 1999 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of

December 20, 1999 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $332,443.66 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Presentation of the Sam Walton Business Leader Award by Chris Konyndyk, Director of the Grandville Chamber of Commerce, and Kevin Drummond of Walmart to

James D. Green formerly of Nelson Metals, who was instrumental in supplying Grandville Parks playground equipment contributions from Nelson Metals.

PUBLIC HEARING

2000-02 The public hearing was declared open at 7:15 p.m. to receive public comment relative to an Industrial Facilities Certificate. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the request from Wolverine Glass Products for the additional real and personal property at 3119 Chicago Drive. Timothy Ogarek of Wolverine Glass was present for comment. It was noted that the recommendation for approval came from the Business Relations Committee. City Assessor Uyl recommended delaying action on the resolution until the paperwork required from the property owner is completed. The hearing closed at 7:23 p.m.

City Assessor Uyl presented the resolutions for Board of Review meeting dates and the resolution adopting Poverty Standards for Tax Exemptions. He alerted Council to P.A. 198 issues, presented a Rivertown Crossings Mall assessment update, and addressed changes in personal property taxes.

1. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2381, a resolution setting meeting dates for the year 2000 for the Board of Review.
2. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 2382, a resolution adopting Poverty Standards for Tax Exemptions.

2000-05 City Manager Krombeen presented the request from General Growth Properties to rezone 18 acres north of Rivertown Parkway. The Manager reviewed the permitted uses in the OS-2 Zone. Mr. Ron Den Adel of General Growth was present for comments. He answered questions relating to the design of a service road. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-X, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, to rezone property from the present R-2, One family Residential District, to OS-2 Planned Office/Service District, as requested from General Growth for property located to the north of Rivertown Parkway between Wilson Avenue and Potomac.

2000-06 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-X.

2000-07 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2383, a resolution recommending approval of the request from PRDK, L.L.C. to transfer ownership of 1999 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit, located at 3300 Twenty Eighth St. from PRD Development Limited Partnership.

2000-08 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2384, a resolution recommending approval of the request from Landmark Lodging, L.L.C. to transfer ownership of 1999 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit, located at 3300 Twenty Eighth St. from PRD Development Limited Partnership.

2000-09 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2385, a resolution recommending approval of the request from Lands Inn Limited Partnership to transfer ownership of 1999 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit, located at 3300 Twenty Eighth St. from PRD Development Limited Partnership.

2000-10 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2386, a resolution to collect summer taxes for the Grandville School District.

2000-11 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2387, a resolution to collect summer taxes for the Kent Intermediate School District.

2000-12 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2388, a resolution to collect summer taxes for the Wyoming School District.

2000-13 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2389, a resolution to collect summer taxes for the Grand Rapids Community College.

2000-14 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2390, a resolution to collect summer taxes for the Kent District Library.

2000-15 City Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther presented amendments to the budget. Explanations for additional revenues, expenditures and transfers in funds were explained. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2391, a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget.

2000-16 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda of January 10, 2000.

Reports: D.P.W., Fire/E.M.S., Treasurer’s, W.W.T.P.

Minutes: Grandville Building Authority (December 16)

The City Treasurer/Finance Director presented purchase requests.

2000-17 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of computer equipment from CDW Government, Inc., in the amount of $13,069 and $1,000 to Quatran for Court software, in the best interest of the City

2000-18 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of a new ergonomically designed desk for the Police Department, from Kentwood Office Furniture in the amount of $1,101.20, in the best interest of the city.

2000-19 Police Chief Snyder presented the request to hire one Police Officer. The COPS Fast Grant was granted in the amount of $125,000 over three years. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the hiring of one additional Police Officer.

2000-20 City Manager Krombeen presented the request for a part-time clerical position at City Hall. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize one additional part-time clerical position at City Hall.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS

Comments were received relative to the library millage, contamination, and water shed.

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.

Sharon Streelman
Grandville City Clerk

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