City Council Minutes

The regular meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on January 24, 2005 at 7:02 p.m.

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

Also attending: Mike Chesher, DPW Director; Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager; Sharon Knoper, Deputy Clerk; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Marci Poley, Receptionist and Dennis Santos, Deputy Police Chief.

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 Pettijohn, CARRIED, to approve the January 24, 2005 Agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2005 and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member Sierawski, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, unanimously by roll call vote that Fiscal Year 2004-2005 bills totaling $337,695.60 presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same.

PUBLIC COMMENT

A brief review and update of the Non-Traditional Probation Program was made by Judge Versluis, 59^th District Court, and Brad VanZanten, Probation Department. Gratitude was expressed to the City, the Probation Department, Police Department and the Department of Public Works for all of their help and support.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Assistant City Manager Johnson presented proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Suggested changes were to sections regarding open unoccupied space, used vehicle dealerships and ground signs in the OS-1 zone district. There was discussion concerning Section 13, used car dealerships. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED, to table the proposed Ordinance to allow staff time to gather further information regarding the amendment to Section 13.

Motion Made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, to remove from the table the proposed amendment Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BM, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 204-AS, Approving the Parkway Place Planned Unit Development. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED by a 6-1 roll call vote (Yes; Gates, Maas, Pettijohn, Ponstein, Sierawski, and Mayor Buck. No; DeWitt), to approve Ordinance No. 204-BM

Motion made by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to remove from the table proposed Ordinance No. 204-BN. Motion made by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BN, rezoning 3900 Chicago Drive from C-3,Commercial Highway, to C-2, Commercial Central Business District.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to remove from the table proposed Ordinance No. 268. Motion Made by Council Member DeWitt, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt the 2003 International Fire Code.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to remove from the table proposed Ordinance No. 269. Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to adopt the 2003 N.F.P.A. 101 Life Safety Code.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Reports: Public Works (2004), WWTP (Jan.), Investments (Dec.)

2. Minutes: Planning Commission (January 5)

3. Resolution: Collection of Summer Taxes – Wyoming Public School District

4. Resolution: Amendment No. 32 to Grand Valley Metro Council Articles of Incorporation.

5. Resolution: Honoring George D. Goodman, Michigan Municipal League

6. Resolution: Authorization for Clerk to Submit Grant Application for Voting Equipment

7. Set Public Hearings: CDBG Applications (February 14, 2005 @ 7:15 p.m.)

8. Authorization: Waiver and Consent – 1999 Personal Property Taxes

9. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Probation: Laptop Computer – Hewlett Packard Co. - $1,586.00

CDWG - $228.59

Motion made 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.

COMMENTS

Congratulations were extended to Randy Kraker, Sue Wyngaarden, and Patrick White of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, and Howlett for being recognized in the 2005-2006 edition of the Best Lawyers in America. Comments were made regarding budget work session dates of March 21, and April 18; appreciation was extended to the Department of Public Works for their hard work keeping the streets clear during the recent snow storm; and the revoked J.L. French Certificate that is pending at the state level.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Request from City Manager Ken Krombeen to hold his evaluation in closed session. Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. to executive session for discussion of the City Manager’s performance evaluation, possible acquisition of real estate, and collective bargaining.

Marci L. Poley

Recording Secretary

Approved by Council: February 14, 2005

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