City Council Minutes

2001-138 Regular session, July 9, 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, Carole Pettijohn, Scott Petersen, 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

Richard Meyers, Wastewater Superintendent

Vern Snyder, Chief of Police

Sharon Streelman, City Clerk

The invocation was given by Rev. Glenn Kooper, Bethel Lutheran Church and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the July 9, 2001 agenda, as presented by the Manager, deleting the EMS report.

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 25, 2001 and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, that bills totaling $149,118.09 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, that bills totaling $5,417.20 for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Chad Stout of Everkept Disposal, one of the small competitive trash collectors within the City, addressed the services provided by his business. Discussion followed relative to pickup times throughout the City.

Mayor Buck welcomed Doug Cox and Stan Ponstein, candidates for City Council, Doug Cox introduced his family. He said he was a mail carrier and would like to be the voice of the smaller people. Stan Ponstein thanked Mayor Buck for the recognition.

2001-139 City Manager Krombeen provided details of the request, noting the public hearing was held at the previous City Council meeting. He noted that they produce die cast machine replacement parts. The real property for the abatement is leased space at 3404 Busch Drive. City Council Member Petersen who serves on the Business Relations Committee stated the committee gave a positive recommendation. Assessor Uyl was present to comment. Mike Tubergen, owner, stated they employee eight and anticipate hiring two more within 90 days. The land and building are estimated at $359,100. Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2513, a resolution approving the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate relative to Industrial Development District No. 83.

2001-140 Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2514, a resolution approving the nonexclusive 2001 Cable Television Consent Agreement with UACC Midwest, Inc. also known as AT&T Broadband, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement. City Manager’s comments followed. Attorney Kraker indicated the value of this joint exercise being uniform in 14 communities and reflects the current laws.

2001-141 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED (Yes: Gates, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Buck. No: De Witt, Maas, and Petersen) to adopt Resolution No. 2515, a resolution of approval of a transfer of ownership of 2000 12 months Resort Class C licensed business, located in escrow at R 1, 2740 Bartkett, Pleasant Lake, MI 49272, Henrietta Township, Jackson County, from Glinsky & Comp., Inc.; and transfer location to Rivertown Circle, East of I 196, Grandville, as requested by Outback/Detroit-I, Limited partnership. Review of this request by Assistant City Manager Johnson and comments from Mark Harmsen of Outback. Council Member Mass questioned the request for difference in hours of operation to which the City Manager explained that this is when the restaurant is serving food and not alcohol. Scott Wierda of Jade-Pig talked about more tenants coming into the development as well as a sculpture and fountain. Council Member Sierawski was concerned about having enough parking spaces. Council Member Gates talked about liquor by the glass on Sunday and his reasons for initiating the referendum.

2001-142 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 248, an amendment to Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances, State Construction Code Administration; Enforcement.. Attorney Kraker commented relative to state requirements. Major changes in the code go into effect July 2001 relative to residential code and energy code. Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 248.

2001-142 Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED by roll call vote, (Yes: Gates, Maas, Petersen, Pettijohn, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No: De Witt), to adopt Resolution No. 2516, a resolution to establish an account with National City Bank, First Union Securities.

2001-143 From Grand Valley Metro Council regarding: Lower Grand River Watsershed Management Plan. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the request, indicating Grandville’s share is based on a formula and is estimated at $4,900.00. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to go on record in support of continuing the effort to obtain funding for this project recognizing the likely public and environmental benefits as well as the potential value to the City of Grandville in meeting NPDES Phase II regulations.

2001-144 CONSENT AGENDA

1. Reports: Fire (June)

2. Resolution: National City Bank – First Union Securities City Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther responded to questions from Council Member De Witt relative to this type of security. Attorney Kraker addressed removing an item from the consent agenda. This item was voted on separately under Ordinances and Resolutions.

3. Proclamation: Parent’s Day 2001 – Renee Girshelle Linscott was present in support of this National Holiday which was passed by Congress in 1994. Pauline Linscott, a mother of ten children, had received this award and addressed City Council regarding the development the youth of today.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt the Consent Agenda of July 9, 2001.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Presentation by Treasurer/Finance Director of the fixed asset consulting contract.

He reviewed the requirements of GATSB34.

2001-145 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call to adopt Resolution No. 2517, a resolution establishing a fixed asset threshold in the amount of $5000.00.

2001-146 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize entering into a contract with American Appraisal Associates Fixed Asset Consulting in the amount of $14,400.00 in the best interest of the City

Presentation by Mike Chesher for Motor Pool purchases.

2001-147 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of two 4 x 4 pickup 2002 trucks with plows from Kool Chevrolet at the price of $23,600.00 per vehicle for a total price of $47,200.00, in the best interest of the City.

2001-148 Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Petersen, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote to award the purchase of two snowplow trucks from Freightliner of Grand Rapids at the price of $45,088.00 per truck for a total cost of $90,176.00, in the best interest of the City.

2001-149 Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of a Salt Spreader Monrol Model MV-120-84-50 from Monroe Salt Spreader from Truck & Trailer Specialities, Inc. in the amount of $5,142.00.

2001-150 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of a backhoe from Capital Equipment in the amount of $26,853.00 w/o trade, in the best interest of the City.

Wastewater Chemicals purchases were presented by Wastewater Superintendent.

Ferrous Chloride: Eaglebrook, Inc. $0.383 per lb./iron

Polymer (Cationic): Polydyne, Inc. $451.25 per drum

Polymer (Anionic): Polydyne, Inc. $427.50 per drum

Chlorine Gas: Jones Chemical $321.00 per ton

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of chemicals for the Wastewater Plant as presented by the Wastewater Superintendent, in the best interest of the City.

2001-151 Moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the purchase of hydrated lime for use at the Wastewater Plant to Beachville, Ltd., in an amount of $150.10 per ton, in the best interest of the City of Grandville

2001-152 The Assessing Contract with Jim Uyl was presented by the City Manager.

Moved by Council Member Petersen and Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to enter into a two-year assessing contract between the
City of Grandville and Jim Uyl. Questions were addressed by Council Members relative to appeals, outside appraisals, and level of education. Assessor Uyl responded.

2001-153 City Manager Krombeen presented the request to an Amendment to the Sewage Disposal Agreement to provide for a sewer system service area in Sections, 12, 13, 24, and 25 of Blendon Township. Discussion followed relative to capacity and impact of Grandville’s plant. There was also concern as to where the developers are in their construction and/or plans. Consensus was that staff will explore the issue.

Comments relative to 4^th of July and the cooperation between the City and Grandville Public Schools.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates , CARRIED, to adjourn at 9:29 p.m.

Sharon Streelman

Grandville City Clerk

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