City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on March 24, 2003 at 7:05 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Robert De Witt, Steve Maas, Carole Pettijohn, Stan Ponstein, Joe Sierawski, and Mayor James Buck.

Absent: Council Member Ken Gates

Also present:

Mike Chesher, DPW Director; Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dick Meyers, WWTP Superintendent; Vern Snyder, Police Chief.

Rev. Tony Meyer, Ivanrest Christian Reformed Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED, to approve the March 24, 2003 agenda removing the presentation by Southwest Dining regarding the transfer of a Resort Class C Liquor License.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2003 and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member De Witt, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 17, 2003, and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $318,884.79 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Individuals appearing before City Council asking for support of an ITP millage increase included:

Richard Canen, 1108 Den Hertog, Wyoming

Susan Borgman, Wyoming

Andy DenBraber, Community Organizer for Faith in Motion

Michelle Visscher, 2937 Bluewater, Grandville

Janice Luurtsema, 2207 Porter, Wyoming

City Manager Krombeen indicated the City of Grandville will be submitting two MDNR Grant Applications which are due April 1, 2003. He reviewed the project for the Calvin Crest Park tennis courts and restrooms and indicated Calvin Christian Schools are in support of the project. The City Engineer provide a preliminary sketch to City Council and estimated the cost at $180,000. The City Manager suggested a 26% match by the City. Mr. Krombeen pointed out this project is not included in the City’s Park and Rec Master Plan. Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 8:51 p.m. to receive public comments relative to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Calvin Crest Park Tennis Court/Restroom Project. Tom Bouma, Athletic Director for Calvin Christian Schools, thanked Mike Chesher for all the cooperation; and that the additional tennis courts and restrooms at Calvin Crest would be a great addition. Larry Klein, tennis coach at Calvin Christian, feels the improvements at Calvin Crest are good for all of Grandville. The Public hearing closed at 8:58 pm. Motion by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve Resolution No. 2580, a Resolution of Authorization and Support for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application for the Calvin Crest Park Tennis Court/Restroom Project.

Mayor Buck asked Assistant City Manager Johnson to review the second grant application for the Aaron Little League Complex Fence Replacement Project. He indicated the project is for improvements to fencing on five ballfields. The fence will be replaced with commercial-grade fencing at an estimated cost of $100,000 with a 26% match from the City. The project is not in the Park and Rec Master Plan but is a worthy project. The Public Hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. Motion by Council Member De Witt, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve Resolution No. 2581, a Resolution of Authorization and Support for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application for the Aaron Little League Complex Fence Replacement Project.

Mayor Buck declared the hearing of necessity open at 8:13 p.m. to receive public comment relative to Special Assessment Roll No. 140, Viaduct Street-West Improvements Project. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the special assessment process and the project. City Engineer Bob Bruggink indicated the problems that are being addressed by this project include the condition of the road, the drive access ciaos, drainage, and realignment of the 28th/Viaduct/Sanford intersection. Viaduct will be improved from Sanford east to Ivanrest and is split into two projects. The first project is to improve the westerly portion of Viaduct from Sanford to 1,413 feet east including complete road reconstruction, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks on one side of the road. The estimated cost is $525,000 and approximately $170,000 will be special assessed. Resolution of soil and sanitary sewer issues, acquisition an easement, and the final engineering design work needs to be completed prior to taking bids and awarding the project.

Citizens speaking at the public hearing included:

Fred Chivis, Jr., 2753 Kentwood, feels the road improvements are necessary but is concerned it will be a burden.

Ken Landis, 3555 Viaduct, indicated the improvements are needed.

Rick Wohlford, Wohlford Brake Shop, 3613 Viaduct, is interested in what the project is and the cost.

Motion by Council Member Sierawski, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 2582, a Resolution Determining the Necessity of the Viaduct Street-West Improvements, Special Assessment District No. 140.

• Reports: Investments (Feb.), WWTP (Feb.)

• Minutes: Library Board (Feb. 27)
• Resolution No. 2583: Fund Transfer Authorization – Major to Local Street Fund
• Resolution No. 2584: Fund Transfer Authorization – General Fund to Local Street Fund

• Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests

• Library: Library Furniture
• WWTP: Centrifuge Replacement
• WWTP: Variable Speed Drive Replacement
• WWTP: Water Bath Replacement

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented in the best interest of the City.

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

Comments were made regarding possible budget cuts and Gordon Van Rhee resignation from the Board of Review.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member De Witt, CARRIED, to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.

Mary L. Meines
City Clerk

Approved by City Council: April 14, 2003

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