City Council Minutes

Regular session, March 11, 2002, 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 Kenneth Gates, Steve Maas, Carole Pettijohn, Stan Ponstein (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Joe Sierawski and Mayor Buck.

Absent: Council Members Robert De Witt.

Also present were City Manager Ken Krombeen and City Attorney Randall Kraker.

Other staff present:
Mike Chesher, DPW Director
Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director
Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Mary Meines, City Clerk
Vern Snyder, Police Chief

The invocation was given by Council Member Maas, and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to approve the March 11, 2002 agenda.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 2002 and approve as presented.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $210,399.74, as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Public comment was taken later in the meeting.

Council Member Ponstein arrived.

Ordinance No. 204-AU, an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, by Amending Section 14-17.B.4.a; Section 2-2; Section 12-3.E; Section 16-2.A and Section 16-3.A.9 was introduced by Assistant City Manager Johnson who indicated the Planning Commission has recommended approval. Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 204-AU, Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, by Amending Section 14-17.B.4.a; Section 2-2; Section 12-3.E; Section 16-2.A and Section 16-3.A.9.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to table the proposed Ordinance No. 204-AU

City Manager Krombeen introduced proposed Ordinance No. 250, an ordinance amending Section 15-66(b), (c), and (d) of the Grandville Code of Ordinances regarding domestic assault. He indicated on April 1, 2002 State Law will change to expand the definition of domestic assault and battery to include dating relationships and the proposed amendment will keep the Grandville Code of Ordinances in proper relationship with State Law. Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 250, Amending Section 15-66(b), (c), and (d) of the Grandville Code of Ordinances.

Moved by Council Member Gates and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to table the proposed Ordinance No. 250.

1. Reports: Fire (Feb.), Police (4^th quarter), Treasurer’s (Feb.)
2. Minutes: Park & Recreation (Jan. 17)

   Library Board (Feb. 28)

3. Set Budget Work Session Dates – April 9 and April 15, 2002 @ 6:00 p.m.
4. Resolution: Amendment No. 30 to Grand Valley Metro Council Articles of Incorporation
5. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests

Street: Sign Truck Tools

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

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

James Redford, Plunkett & Cooney, addressed the City Council regarding the liquor license application for Oriental Forest Palace, Inc., 3540 Rivertown Point Court. Also in attendance were owner Tony Dong Lin and manager Ling Lee. Mr. Redford discussed the history behind the application and the reason why they did not apply for a liquor license before they built the restaurant. He indicated the owners were confused as to the process of application and if they were applying for a quota or resort license. Council Member Sierawski asked if a Class C liquor license is considered an asset. Council Member Pettijohn would like to see a comparison on where Grandville would rank regarding liquor licenses per square miles. Council Member Ponstein is concerned by issuing the only quota license opening the door for more resort licenses. Attorney Redford responded to questions; City Council asked if he would find out how many resort licenses are available for 2002; and if all of the 2001 resort licenses have been issued by the State and if not what is the reason.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS

None.

Moved by Council Member Maas and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. to executive session for purpose of discussing collective bargaining.

Mary Meines
City Clerk

Approved by City Council: March 25, 2002

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