City Council Minutes

The regular meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on November 22, 2004 at 7:01 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.

Also attending: Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Marci Poley, Receptionist; Dennis Santo, Deputy Police Chief (arrived at 7:37 p.m.); and Vern Snyder, Police Chief.

Rev. Dan Mouw, South Grandville Christian Reformed Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Ponstein, CARRIED, to approve the November 22, 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 November 8, 2004 and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member Sierawski, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, unanimously by roll call vote that Fiscal Year 2004-2005 bills totaling $716,795.15 presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same.

PUBLIC COMMENT

August Lenger, 4280 Redbush, asked what the plans were for Wilson Avenue within the City of Wyoming. City Manager Ken Krombeen said that Wyoming is working on a plan for improvements to be made but no construction date has been set.

Teasurer/Finance Director Guinther introduced Bob Brazda, Karen Courtade, and Becky Bigmans from Plante & Moran. A presentation was made on the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Annual Audit. The City of Grandville was given an unqualified opinion which is the highest opinion given. Graphs on the General Fund revenues, expenses, and the General Fund balance were reviewed. Mr. Brazda highlighted some areas of the Management letter. Council Member Ponstein commented on the $800,000.00 deficit and what can be done to tighten it up. Council Member Ponstein inquired if it is common to receive the final numbers in November when the Fiscal Year ended June 30. Mr. Brazda affirmed that it is a common timeline. Council Member Sierawski asked for a clarification of the Fund Balance versus the Unrestricted Fund Balances. Council Member Mass said that he was impressed with the solid financial position that the City is in.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Reports: EMS/Fire (October), WWTP (October), Investments (October)

2. Minutes: Library (October 28)

Planning Commission (November 3)

3. Reschedule December 27 City Council Meeting to Monday December 20, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m.

4. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Administration: Ricoh Copy Machine – Applied Imaging - $13,684.00

Motion by Council Member Ponstein 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.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding Wireless Broadband, Strategic Alliance Report, $1,000.00 Grant for Library “Teen Center”, Letter included in packet regarding timeframe on sewer negotiations, Southtown Jeep Dealership, Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, and a Happy Thanksgiving was wished to all.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at 8:58 p.m.

Marci L. Poley

Recording Secretary

Approved by City Council: December 13, 2004

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