City Council Minutes

Regular session, December 10, 2001, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Buck.

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

Kenneth Gates, Steve Maas, Stanley Ponstein, Carole Pettijohn, and Joe Sierawski.

Absent: None. Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen, Assistant City Manager Dan Johnson and City Attorney Randall Kraker.

Other staff present:

Mike Chesher, D.P.W. Director

Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director

Vern Snyder, Police Chief

Sharon Streelman, City Clerk

The invocation was given by Council Member Pettijohn, and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the December 10, 2001 agenda, as presented by the Manager.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 2001, and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski that bills totaling $314,495.92 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same. Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to refrain from voting on the portion of bills relating to sewer backup refunds. Vote on the bills was CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mayor Buck commented on Board and Commission assignments.

Election of Mayor Pro-Tem: Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, to nominate Council Member Pettijohn as Mayor Pro-Tem. CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote to elect Council Member Pettijohn as Mayor Pro-Tem.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Discussion of proposed Ordinance No. 204-AR, an Ordinance to rezone property and approve the planned unit development for Grand Pointe Development P.U.D. City Attorney Kraker reviewed the language of the ordinance. Changes were suggested to

Sections 8 and 9. Planning Commissioner Joe Valicevic was present commenting on the PUD concept. Council Member De Witt questioned where additional parking would be provided if building additions were made. Council Member Ponstein asked about the joint driveway in connection with the Land building to the north. Bill Bussey representing Grubb and Ellis answered questions from Council Member Pettijohn relative to the proposed I-Hop restaurant. Developer Jeff Smith, S.E. Spohn, indicated his willingness to work with City staff and the City Attorney. It was concluded that the ordinance will be revised and distributed to City Council Members prior to the next City Council meeting. This item will be placed on the next City Council agenda.

Assistant City Manager Johnson introduced the Ordinance. He reviewed the proposed use at 3570 Viaduct. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Zoning Ordinance No. 204-AQ, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, to rezone property from the present C-3, Commercial Highway District, to I-2, Industrial District, at 3570 Viaduct. Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AQ.

The Assistant City Manager reviewed the liquor license request from Land and Company. David Dishaw of Land & Co was present and substantiated the request. The entertainment activities language on the Resolution from the State was questioned and resolved. Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to adopt Resolution No. 2534, a Resolution for Custom Events by Our Town, Inc.,to transfer ownership of 2001 B-Hotel with Dance & Entertainment permits, and reclass to Class C and transfer location to 2900 Wilson SW and cancel banquet permit.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

1. Reports: Fire (Nov.), Treasurer’s (Nov.), WWTP (Nov.)

2. Minutes: Planning Commission (Nov. 7)

Building Authority (Nov. 29)

Business Relations Committee (Dec. 5)

3. Set Public Hearing: IFT Certificate - Packaging Corp.(1/14/02 @ 7:15 p.m.)

4. Confirm: Council Committee Assignments

5. Authorization: Gypsy Moth Suppression Program 2002 Intergovernmental Agreement

6. Vehicle Disposal:

Motor Pool: 4 x 4 Pickup Truck in the amount of $4,500.00 to Village of Freeport

Council Member De Witt requested fund balances as of 12/31/01.

Discussion of RAPID – Routes 8 and 28.

Council Member Sierawski requested a complete report followed by thorough investigation and conclusion of the sewer backup incident of October 2001.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

City Manager Krombeen reviewed the Final Plat Approval for Johnson Estates No. 11 which consists of 33 lots. Paul Veldhuizen of Excel Engineering responded to questions regarding maintenance of lot 307. He confirmed that there would be maintenance of the private lake. Council Member De Witt questioned the cleanup. Assistant City Manager Johnson referenced the plat restrictions relative to the private lake and ongoing maintenance. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to give final plat approval for Johnson Estates No. 11 and accept as a full utility subdivision within the City of Grandville.

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

Mayor Buck gave thanks to those who helped at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. He comments on the REGIS open house. Discussion of Boards and Commissions assignments. Council Member Ponstein asked that the three-way stop at South Elementary be signed as an all-way stop. The City Manager commented on distribution of the Solid Waste Collection information.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 8:27 p.m.

Sharon Streelman

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: December 17, 2001

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