City Council Minutes

 2001-082 Regular session, April 23, 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, Carole Pettijohn, Joe Sierawski. and Mayor Buck. Absent: None.

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

Other staff present:

Michael Chesher, Department of Public Works

Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director

Sharon Streelman, City Clerk

Vern Snyder, Police Chief

The invocation was given by Daniel Ghramm, Grandville Baptist Church, and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the April 23, 2001 agenda.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 2001 and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the special meeting of April 10, 2001 and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED, that bills totaling $210,056.18 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

August Lenger of 4280 Redbush addressed the proposed Planned Urban Development as requested by Joel Wyn for property at 44^th and Ivanrest. He talked about various uses in an area, some duplications, and felt the reasons stated by Council Members for voting against the development were shallow. He indicated his support of the Planning Commission members and their decisions.

Peg Zimmerman representing Fairlane Meadows and the children of all ages in the City of Grandville, their parents and friends, spoke in favor of the skate park as well as the proposed location at Wedgwood Park.

Mayor Buck introduced Tim Peraino. He is employed by Grand Valley State and was present to express his interest in serving on the Grandville Building Authority.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

2001-083 The City Manager reviewed Special Assessment District No. 139, Wentworth Drive Improvements. Consideration was given for a previous assessment to several residents. City Manager Krombeen presented the new assessment roll which had been prepared by the City Engineer and City Assessor. The City Manager had been contacted by Bruce Van Oss and Larry Lind who were in concurrence with their assessment amounts. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2496, a resolution to Confirm Special Assessment Roll No. 139, Wentworth Drive Improvements.

2001-084 Assistant City Manager Johnson presented the request from Byron Center State Bank to rezone from R-2 to OS-1 property located at 4041 44^th Street. This property has been used by Hope Network. The adjacent home, also owned by Hope Network, will remain as residential. Brad Slagh of Byron Center State Bank stated that they have outgrown their present site. Council Members’ comments followed. There was a question if this was the best use for this property; also whether there is a need for another bank when there are banks already located in the area. The main objection voiced was to the development of commercial north of 44^th Street, given the proximity of existing residential uses and likelihood of future intensive use not compatible with the residential character of the area. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED to DENY the approval of Ordinance No. 204-AH, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grandville for rezoning from the present R-2 One Family Residential District, to OS-1, Office Service District as recommended by Planning Commission.

2001-085 The second recommendation from the Planning Commission was presented by Assistant City Manager Johnson. Denny Cherette, President of Investment Property Associates, (IPA) requested for rezoning of 8.5 acres owned by the former Ambassador Baptist Church at 4270 44^th Street. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates , CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-AI. Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AI, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grandville rezoning from the present R-2 One Family Residential District, to OS-1, Office Service District.

2001-086 CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRED, to approve the Consent Agenda:

1. Investments (March), Police (1^st Quarter), WWTP (March)
2. Minutes: Zoning Board of Appeals (March 21)

   Park & Rec Board (March 22)

   Planning Commission (April 11)

   DDA (April 12)

3. Resolutions: Set Budget Public Hearing – May 14, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. (No. 2497).

   Amendment No. 26 to Grand Valley Metro Council Articles of Incorporation (No. 2498).

4. Reschedule City Council Meeting: May 28 to May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
5. Proclamations: National Food Drive Day

Chemical Awareness Week

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Purchases Authorizations and Requests

2001-087 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of a laptop computer from CDW-G in the amount of $2,216.77.

The D.P.W. Director explained the plans to construct a parking lot on city owned property at 3848 Canal Avenue.

2001-088 Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Gates,

CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the demolition of a house at 3848 Canal Avenue to the low bidder, H & M Demolition Companies in the amount of $7,000.00.

2001-089 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the contract to Roll Away Movers, Inc. to move the garage at 3848 Canal Avenue, in the amount of $2,100.00 in the best interest of the City.

2001-090 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the contract of installation of the first phase of the irrigation system at the cemetery to the low bidder, Kenowa Lawn Sprinkling, in the amount of $17,241.00.

2001-091 City Manager Krombeen reviewed the request for non-union wage classification study update. The cost from the League is $300 per position, plus travel.. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the Michigan Municipal League to conduct a wage classification study update.

2001-092 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to recess to executive session at 8:40 p.m. for the purpose of discussion relative to pending litigation.

Returned to regular session at 9:05 p.m.

2001-093 Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the settlement agreement with Kenneth Madejczyk and authorize Ken Krombeen, City Manager, to sign documents on behalf of the City.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council, CARRIED, to adjourn at 9:07 p.m.

Sharon Streelman

Grandville City Clerk

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