City Council Minutes

2000-121 Regular session, May 8, 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, and Joe Sierawski . Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen, Assistant City Manager Dan Johnson and City Attorney Randall Kraker.

Other staff present:

Michael Chesher, D.P.W. Director
Richard Meyers, Wastewater Superintendent
Chief Vern Snyder, Police Department
Sharon Streelman, City Clerk.
Harvey Veldhouse, Fire Chief

The invocation was given by Reverend Terry Burlingame, Grandville Baptist Church, and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to approve the May 8, 2000 agenda as presented.

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

April 24, 2000 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the work session of

April 24, 2000 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $578,730.79 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

2000-122 Mayor Buck declared the hearing at 7:15 p.m. to receive comments relative to

the request from Contractor’s Steel, 2768 Dormax, for an Industrial Facilities Certificate. Don Simon representing Contractor’s Steel reviewed the project and the request, stating their addition will be partially in the City of Wyoming as well as the City of Grandville. Council Member Petersen stated there was unanimous approval by the Business Relations Committee. Council Member Maas indicated he was pleased with the attendance of Mr. Simon at the Council meeting. (Council Member Pettijohn arrived – 7:18 p.m..) Assessor Uyl indicated the implications as a result of the passage of Proposal A. The hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.

2000-123 Mayor Buck declared the hearing open at 7:35 p.m. to present the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget and receive public comment. The City Manager reviewed the process used to arrive at the proposed budget. Subject of the public hearing were the revenue, the proposed millage, general funds, Building Authority, fund transfers, street improvements, and enterprise funds. There were no public comments made. Comments from Council Members included those relative to wastewater funds, GRATA millage, millage reduction, and water rates. The hearing closed at 8:00 p.m.

2000-124 Mayor Buck declared the hearing open at 8:00 p.m. to receive comments relative to the request from Ultrafoam, Inc., 2925 Remico, for an Industrial Facilities Certificate. Stephen Hirsh, President of Ultrafoam, explained their operation, adding two new production lines. The request is for $1,650,000 in personal property. The hearing closed at 8:03 p.m.

2000-125 A rezoning ordinance was forwarded from Planning Commission. Robert Stevens was the applicant for the property, located at 2943 Vermont. Assistant City Manager Johnson stated that Planning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce Ordinance No. 204-AA, an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, an Ordinance to rezone property from RM-2 to C-3. Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AA.

1. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-AB, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, adding Article 10A, Planned Unit Developments. Mr. Jim Telman, attorney representing property owners on Wilson Avenue addressed the flexibility within the permitted uses. This had been moved forth with a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission. Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AB.

2000-127 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2416, a resolution approving the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Contractors Steel Company in Industrial Development District No. 80.

2000-128 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to Adopt Resolution No. 2417, a resolution approving the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Ultra Foam, Inc. in Industrial Development District No. 79.

2000-129 The request for a new Resort Class C liquor license was presented. Three representatives from Max and Erma were present. They included: Attorney Jim Redford, future General Manager Susan Merrill, and Todd Barnum, Chief Executive Officer. They gave information relative to the restaurants within their chain, explained their alcoholic training and procedures, and their goals for the Grandville location. Attorney Kraker commented on the difference in hours noted on the resolution. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED by roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No: De Witt, Maas, Petersen.) to recommend approval of the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to Max and Erma’s Restaurant, Inc. to be located at 3940 Rivertown Parkway, Grandville.

2000-130 Trudy Boston represented Red Lobster (GMRI) in their request to transfer a quota license presently held in escrow in Waterford, Michigan. She brought with her the Manager of their Holland location Red Lobster. They expressed their interest in locating in Grandville. Ms. Boston explained how the license happened to be in escrow and the procedure for this request. Moved by Council Member Petersen Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED by roll call vote, (Yes Gates, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No: De Witt, Maas, Petersen.) to recommend approval of the transfer of a 1997 12 Months Resort Class C Liquor License (in escrow) from 3150 Elizabeth Lake, Waterford, Michigan, to Red Lobster (GMRI) located at Parcel C, Rivertown Point Development, Grandville.

2000-131 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda of May 8, 2000.

Reports: DPW (April), Treasurers

Minutes: Planning Commission (April 12)
D.D.A. (April 13)
Historical Commission (April 17)
Zoning Board of Appeals (April 19)
Building Authority (April 20)

Proclamations: Grandville Chamber of Commerce

"Business of the Year" Wal-Mart

Grandville Chamber of Commerce

"Distinguished Person of the Year" – William Dudas

Purchases were presented.

2000-132 City Manager Krombeen presented the request for the Assessor’s Office. Assessor Uyl was present to answer questions. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of the new Equalizer Assessing System software and network upgrade in the amount of $6,995 from BS&A Software, $1,409 from AP-EX, sole sources, in the best interest of the City.

2000-133 Police Chief Snyder presented the request for the undercover vehicle to be used by the Grandville Police Officer assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of a vehicle from Grand Oldsmobile in the amount of $14,600.00 from the Drug Enforcement Fund, in the best interest of the City.

2000-134 The request for a sign at the Kenneth E. Jenison Public Works Facility was presented by Director Chesher. There was discussion relative to choosing a logo for this sign as well as the color and a single logo for the City of Grandville. Moved by Council Member Gate and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of a sign at the Kenneth E. Jenison Public Works Facility in the amount of $2,100 in the best interest of the City, with the final logo to be determined.

2000-135 Fire Chief Veldhouse requested the purchase of a tornado siren. Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of a tornado siren in the amount of $15,820.00 from West Shore Fire Incorporated, in the best interest of the City.

Chief Veldhouse advised City Council of a donation made by the Ambucs in the amount of $3,500.

2000-136 MHB Paradigm Design Inc. had reviewed the bids received on May 3 for the Wedgwood Park Bathroom Facilities. The recommendation made by Dwight Huskey, Vice President of MHB, was to award the construction contract to VanderKodde Construction. Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the contract for Wedgwood Park Bathroom Facilities to the low bidder, VanderKodde Construction in the amount of $67,900.

2000-137 Presentation of Johnson Estates No. 10 for final plat approval. Paul Veldhuizen of Exxel Engineering was present representing D.J.L. Development Company. It was noted that the documents and payments required have been submitted. Work yet to be completed was noted with datelines set. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to accept Johnson Estates No. 10 as a full utility subdivision by the City of Grandville, contingent upon coverage in the letter of credit and that items listed for approval by D.P.W. Director Chesher be completed in a timely manner.

City Manager performance evaluation. The Mayor received written evaluations from the Council Members. At this point he received comments and questions relative to the performance of City Manager Krombeen for the year 1999. Council Member comments included thanks to Ken Krombeen as City Manager. It was noted that a salary adjustment will be forthcoming.

Mayor Buck announced that the City Barbecue and activities for Michigan Week will be held on May 24. Also that on May 18 there is a Region III meeting and the Chamber of Commerce Award Dinner. Walmart and William Dudas will be honored at the Chamber dinner.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to recess to work session at 10:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of contract negotiations and pending litigation..

Returned to regular session at 11:20 p.m.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 11:25 p.m.

Sharon Streelman
Grandville City Clerk

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