City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on February 9, 2004 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, and Mayor James Buck. Absent: Council Member Joe Sierawski.

Also attending: Michael Chesher, DPW Director; Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dennis Santo (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Deputy Police Chief; Vern Snyder, Police Chief.

Rev. John Kaufield, Grandville Bible 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 February 9, 2004 agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2004 and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that Fiscal Year 2003-2004 bills totaling $298,392.77, presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CONSENT AGENDA

• Reports: Police (2003 4th quarter), Treasurer’s (Jan.)
• Proclamation: National Ambucs Month

• Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests

• Water: Tank Demolition – Melching, Inc. - $13,000.00

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.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

City Manager Krombeen presented a request for authorization to submit new projects under the Kent County Community Development Block Grant Program. Specific criteria must be met in order for projects to qualify. Projects include: (1) repaving/ widening of Buck Creek Trail between 34th Street and Barrett Avenue (including Mill Race Park); (2) repainting of the 28th Street pedestrian overpass near Ivanrest Avenue; (3) Buck Creek flood conveyance improvements including removal of debris; and (4) Senior Center garage structure to house the van. Mr. Krombeen reviewed the projects and the cost estimates. Council Member Pettijohn asked to include the Senior Center kitchen project. Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve the proposed projects as discussed including the Senior Center kitchen project to be submitted under the Community Development Block Grant Program for 2004-2005.

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

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding the Downtown Master Plan Visioning Sessions and the Michigan State Women’s Bowling Association Tournament at Fairlanes Recreation Center.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 7:32 p.m.

Mary L. Meines
Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: February 23, 2004

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