City Council Minutes

2001-013 Regular session, January 22, 2001, 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, Joe Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. Absent: Council Member Pettijohn.

Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen, Assistant City Manager Dan Johnson and City Attorney Randall Kraker.

Other staff present:

Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director

Richard Meyers, Wastewater Superintendent

Sharon Streelman, City Clerk

Vern Snyder, Police Chief

Harvey Veldhouse, Fire Chief

The invocation was given by Rev. Archie VanderHart, Hope Christian Reformed Church and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to approve the January 22, 2001 agenda.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Gates CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 2001 and approve the minutes as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, that bills totaling $363,762.68 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to excuse the absence of Council Member Pettijohn.

The Bronze Star medal was presented to William Dudas for his service in World War II. Paul Troost of Senator Levin’s Office and local officers were present as well as his family and friends. Comments were expressed by both Mayor Buck and Council Member Gates.

His daughter read a brief history of the events.

Mike Ricke of Anchor Associates addressed the P.U.D. on the northeast corner of Rivertown and Ivanrest Avenue. He wanted to present the project, as revised, to City Council and receive their comments relative to the development. Comments and discussion followed. Council Member De Witt indicated his objection to commercial use on the north side of 44^th Street. Council Member Petersen stated he did not strongly object. Council Member Mass stated his concern was for the neighbors to the north. Council Member Gates asked about the ability to obtain an SDL license located across the street from a church. Mr. Ricke’s partner assured City Council that no alcohol would be sold from this Walgreens. Council Member Sierawski asked about daily hours of operation and whether the store would be open on Sundays. The City Attorney responded to the question of guidelines and restrictions on the P.U.D. Mayor Buck concluded by stating his concerns for the Pine Meadow residents, marketing, the need for offices, the Ivanrest/44^th Street Intersection, X-Rite Drive, and the Berends Hendricks property.

August Lenger of 4280 Redbush spoke to the need for improvement of the sound system in the Council Chambers.

Terry Start 3251 Yellowstone asked about repair to the Library pillars and building. The City Manager and D.P.W. Director responded that repairs will be attended to in the spring.

2001-014 Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther presented amendments to the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget. He reviewed increased expenditure allocations in the General Fund, the Major Street Fund, the Local Street Fund and the Motor Pool. He responded to questions, giving explanations of the allocations made and anticipated expenditures during the remainder of the fiscal year. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adopt Resolution No. 2483, a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas,

CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda of January 22, 2001.

Reports: DPW (Dec.), EMS (Dec.), Investments (Dec.), WWTP (Dec.)
Minutes: Building Authority (Dec. 28)
D.D.A. (Jan. 11)
Historical Commission (Jan. 15)

Resolutions: No. 2484 - Collect Summer Taxes – Wyoming Public Schools No. 2485 - Amend Standard Streetlighting Contract –

Wilson Ave. at N. Big Spring Dr.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

2001-016 City Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther presented a request for accounting software. He talked about the problems they are presently experiencing and the need to change to new software in the middle of the fiscal year. Council Member Sierawski recommended approval of the Treasurer/Finance Director’s request to consult, as needed, with Plante & Moran on necessary issues related to the purchase and implementation of new accounting software. He stated that it was his opinion that the Treasurer/Finance Director was able to use his discretion in determining which specific issues he needed assistance with and that would serve to minimize any consulting fees. Council Member De Witt objected to the maintenance agreement, however after Mr. Guinther explained the necessity, it was acceptable. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the retention of Plante & Moran, LLP, on a time and material basis, to assist the Finance Director in addressing and advising relative to the purchase of software for the City of Grandville.

2001-017 Wastewater Superintendent Meyers presented the testing required by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for whole effluent toxicity. These are a requirement of the NPDES permit. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize testing at the Wastewater Plant from the ASCI Corporation in the amount of $8,552.00 in the best interest of the City.

2001-018 D.P.W. Director Chesher presented the request for the purchase of a forklift in the Motor Pool. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of a fork lift to Van’s Industrial Equipment in the amount of $6,900.00 in the best interest of the City.

2001-019 The City Manager reviewed the vacancies to the Boards and Commissions. Moved by Council Member Mass and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to confirm appointments to the Boards and Commissions assignments as presented. Chad Christensen who was appointed to the Brownfield Development Authority was present at the Council meeting.

Dennis Richards of the Grandville Community Policing Unit had prepared a Community Policing Survey. Officer Richards was present. City Manager Krombeen commented on the Community Policing Survey and perhaps the future use of surveys within the City.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to adjourn at 10:11 p.m.

Sharon Streelman
Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: February 12, 2001

Contact the webmaster by clicking here.
Comments regarding website technical problems can be sent here.

An online community since 2000.

City of Grandville
3195 Wilson Avenue SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 531-3030

This page last modified 07/01/11 .
All information © 2004 Grandville, Michigan 

Site Use Policy

Site Design/ Development by