City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on July 14, 2003 at 7:03 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Robert DeWitt, Ken Gates, Steve Maas, Carole Pettijohn, Stan Ponstein, Joe Sierawski, and Mayor James Buck. Absent: None

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.

Minister Russell Holden, Grandville Church of Christ, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED, to remove consideration of Traffic Control Order Numbers 6.01.03 and 6.04.03 from the Consent Agenda and approve the July 14, 2003 agenda as amended.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23, 2003 and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member DeWitt, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $341,595.51 for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that bills totaling $89,545.64 for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and the Treasurer authorized to pay the same.

A presentation was made by Mary Raulerson of DMJM-Harris Transportation Consultants working on the ITP long-range transit plan. Through the Great Transit, Grand Tomorrows (GT₂) study they are trying to determine what the vision of public transportation should be for the Greater Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area for the next 20-25 years. The 12-month study will explore the needs and options, decide what they want for the region, and how to get there.

Curtis Cooke from Grandville Printing was in attendance to respond to questions regarding their IFT Certificate application. Council Member Ponstein suggested approving the Grandville Printing Certificate for 12 years to show the City is committed to them. Moved by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED by a 5-2 roll call vote (Yes: Council Members DeWitt, Gates, Maas, Pettijohn, and Mayor Buck. No: Council Members Ponstein and Sierawski), to adopt Resolution No. 2598, a Resolution approving the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Grandville Printing Company Relative to Industrial Development District No. 30 in the City of Grandville, Pursuant to Act No. 198 of 1974, as Amended, for six years.

Jeff Smith from SE Spohn was in attendance to answer questions regarding the rezoning request for 4791 Wilson Avenue. Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 204, the Zoning Ordinance of 1994, To Rezone Property at 4791 Wilson Avenue from the Present RR, Rural Residential District, To OS-2, Planned Office/Service District.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to table the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 204.

Communication from the Michigan Municipal League regarding designation of voting delegate and an alternate to represent the City of Grandville at the 2003 Michigan Municipal League Annual Meeting in September. Moved by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to appoint Mayor Buck as representative to cast the vote for the City of Grandville, and to designate Council Member DeWitt as alternate representative to the 2003 Michigan Municipal League Annual Meeting.

• Reports: Treasurer’s (June), WWTP (June)
• Minutes: DDA (June 12)

Library Board (June 26)

• Set Public Hearing: Grand Pointe PUD Amendment (July 28, 2003 @ 7:15 p.m.)
• Resolution No. 2599: Approve Traffic Control Order No. 6.02.03 – Wilson/40th

Approve Traffic Control Order No. 6.03.03 – Kenowa/36th

Rescind Traffic Control Order Nos. 1.66.90, 1.167.90, 1.168.90, and 1.169.90

• Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests

• WWTP: Hydrated Agricultural Lime – Carmeuse Lime - $5,000.00

Ferric Chloride – Webb Chemical - $84,000.00

Cationic Polymer – Polydyne, Inc. - $30,000.00

Anionic Polymer – Hexagon Technologies - $5,000.00

• WWTP: Ultraviolet Disinfection Expansion Engineering –

  Moore & Bruggink-$15,000

  • WWTP: Sampler – Hamlett Engineering Sales Company - $2,840.00
  • DPW: Leaf Bags – Pabco Ind. - $7,013.75
  • Motor Pool: Pickup with Plow – Good GMC - $23,018.00
  • 2003-2004 Blanket Purchase Orders (Administration, DPW, Fire, Police, WWTP)

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

Motion by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of a data logger for Wastewater Treatment Plant from Detection Instruments Corporation in the amount of $2,140.00 in the best interest of the City.

Motion by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of Cisco Firewall Software for the Police Department from CDWG in the amount of $3,257.00 in the best interest of the City.

The City Manager presented a draft of the Tuition Reimbursement Policy for discussion.

City Council comments were made regarding the 4^th of July Celebration, downtown parking, and a citizens survey.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. to Executive Session for discussion of materials exempt from disclosure.

Mary L. Meines
Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: July 28, 2003

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