City Council Minutes

Regular session, December 17, 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, Stanley Ponstein, Carole Pettijohn, and Joe Sierawski.

Absent: Steve Maas. 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

Harvey Veldhouse, Fire Chief

The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Curnow, Grandville/Jenison Congregational Church and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to approve the December 17, 2001 agenda, as presented by the Manager.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 2001, and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $198,762.03 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

Recognition of Grandville Police Department Graduates of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, Class No. 156, Deputy Police Chief Santo and Investigative Sergeant Steere. Chief Snyder gave an overview of the courses. Both officers extended thanks for the opportunity to attend.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to remove from the table proposed Zoning Ordinance No. 204-AQ. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, to rezone property from the present C-3, Commercial Highway District, to I-2, Industrial District, 3570 Viaduct.

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. Representatives of the Brower property were present. Attorney Kraker reviewed the changes to the proposed ordinance, following comments from the previous City Council meeting. Discussion followed. Pre-approvals of future owners and/or uses were stated as concerns (i.e. more than one electronic and apparel store.) Bill Bussey stated that some of the language had to remain as is to comply with the finance requirements. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-AR. Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to table proposed Ordinance No. 204-AR, an Ordinance to rezone property and approve the planned unit development for Grand Pointe Development P.U.D.

Consideration of retirement benefits for the non-union administrative personnel. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the retirement benefits in which other employee groups participate, indicating that the employees with certain benefits contribute to the cost of the retirement benefit. Council Member De Witt debated the costs which may occur if approved. He also indicated this would be setting a precedent. Council Member Ponstein supported the request by stating that private and public benefits are difficult to compare. City Manager Krombeen and Mayor Buck indicated their support. Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED by roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Pettijohn, Ponstein, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No: De Witt), to adopt Resolution No. 2535, a resolution for changing MERS benefits for Grandville Non-Union (Division 01), from B-3 to B-4, effective January 1, 2002.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Ponstein and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

1. Reports: Investments (Nov.), Police (quarterly)

2. Minutes: Park & Recreation (Oct. and Nov.)

ZBA (Oct. 17)

Historical Commission (Nov. 19)

Library Board (Nov. 28)

3. Authorization: MML Consortium Participation – CDL Drug Testing

4. Set Public Hearing: Parkway Place PUD (Jan. 14, 2002 @ 7:45 p.m.)

Questions were addressed relative to the proposed skateboard park.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to award the floodplain mitigation related to the D.P.W. office expansion project contract to Kentwood Excavating in the amount of $6,550.00 in the best interest of the City.

Appointments: Various Boards and Commissions for 2002.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED to approve the Board and Commissions appointments as recommended. Mayor Buck thanked the appointees.

Pete Jensen of 4390 42^nd Street appeared before Council to seek additional help in reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs relative to the October 24 backup sewer damage to his home. His concern was the timeline involved in receiving a check. The insurance company is assisting in determining the costs to be reimbursed and in the sign-off documents. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to reimburse out of pocket expenses based upon receipts provided by Mr. Jensen and authorize immediate payment.

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

Santa update from Council Member Gates. Council Member Pettijohn commented on the calendar. Council Member Sierawski requested that Wastewater Superintendent Meyers be present at the next meeting with a sewer backup report.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Council Member De Witt and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.

Sharon Streelman

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: January 14, 2002

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