City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Pettijohn on August 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Robert DeWitt, Ken Gates, Steve Maas, Carole Pettijohn, Stan Ponstein, and Joe Sierawski. Absent: Mayor James Buck.

Also attending: 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; and Vern Snyder, Police Chief.

Rev. Todd Kinde, Grace Bible Church gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to approve the August 9, 2004 agenda as presented.

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

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that Fiscal Year 2003-2004 bills totaling $92,273.33 presented by the City Manager, be allowed, and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, that Fiscal Year 2004-2005 bills totaling $258,258.04 presented by the City Manager, be allowed, and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve Resolution No. 2647, authorizing Contract No. 04-5329 with MDOT for the Wilson Avenue repaving.

City Manager Krombeen explained the property swap between the City of Grandville and the Grandville Public Schools at East Elementary, 3413 30th St. He pointed out the City will be exchanging a 1.2 acre piece of land east of the school for a 1.36 acre piece of land northeast of the school. No funds will be exchanged. Motion by Council Member Ponstein, and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to approve Resolution No. 2648, authorizing the property swap between the City of Grandville and the Grandville Public Schools.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Reports: Treasurer’s (July)

2. Minutes: Library Board (July 1), Zoning Board (July 21)

3. Resolution No. 2649: Founders Trust Bank

4. Appointment: Steve Peterson, Board of Zoning Appeals – Term Expiring 12/31/06

5. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. WWTP: Engineering Services – Lift Station Replacement (2)

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

A revised draft of the Internet and Email Use Policy was presented to City Council. Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, adopting the Internet and Email Use Policy.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Sierawski, CARRIED, to excuse the absence of Mayor James Buck.

COMMENTS

Request from Council Member DeWitt for an update on discussions with Ottawa County regarding wastewater negotiations.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: August 23, 2004

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