City Council Minutes

The regular meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on February 14, 2005 at 7:00 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; Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager; Sharon Knoper, Deputy Clerk; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Marci Poley, Receptionist; Dennis Santos, Deputy Police Chief; Vern Snyder, Police Chief; and Harvey Veldhouse, Fire Chief

Rev. John Kaufield, Grandville Bible Church gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED, to approve the February 14, 2005 Agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Ponstein, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 and approve as presented.

Motion by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, unanimously by roll call vote that Fiscal Year 2004-2005 bills totaling $567,902.12 presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Reports: EMS (Year-End), EMS/Fire (Jan,), Police (4^th Quarter), Treasurer’s

(Jan.), WWTP (Jan.)

2. Minutes: Park & Recreation (Dec. 2)

DDA (Jan. 13)

Historical Commission (Jan. 17)

Planning Commission (Feb. 2)

3. Set Council Budget Work Session (March 21 @ 6:00 p.m.)

4. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Fire – MSA Bottles & Face Pieces – 5 Alarm Fire & Safety $8,194.00

b. Police – Mug Shot Program – Public Sector Products Inc. - $2,500.00

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.

CITY MANGER’S REPORT

City Manager Krombeen presented a request on behalf of the City Clerk’s Department for the printing and mailing of new Voter ID cards. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Ponstein, CARRIED, unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the printing and mailing of new Voter ID cards from Printing Systems Inc. in the amount of $1,012.00 in the best interest of the City.

City Manager Krombeen presented a request on behalf of the Fire Department a request to install a ceiling fan system that will assist in the prevention of ice forming on the roof. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Pettijohn, CARRIED, unanimously by roll call vote, to authorize the purchase of the ceiling fan system at the Fire Department from Bremer & Bouman in the amount of $5,889.00 in the best interest of the City.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Buck opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m. to receive comments relative to a list of projects eligible for the Kent County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Assistant City Manager Johnson presented a list of eligible projects for the program. Specific criteria must be met in order for projects to qualify. Suggested projects include: (1) Lee Street pocket park; (2) Peck Street pocket park; (3) Sidewalk construction along Homewood and 27^th Streets, east of Ivanrest Avenue; (4) Kent Trails bike path access; and (5) 28^th Street pedestrian bridge repair and repainting. Mr. Johnson reviewed the projects and the cost estimates. Council Member Maas and Gates expressed their support for the Kent Trails bike access project. Council Member Pettijohn had questions about safety in the pocket parks relative to there being streets located on both sides. Public hearing closed at 7:42 p.m.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT (cont’d)

City Manager Krombeen presented a request for authorization to submit new projects under the Community Development Block Grant Program. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED, unanimously by roll call vote, to approve the proposed projects as discussed at the public hearing be submitted under the Community Development Block Grant Program for 2005-2006.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates to remove from the table Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BL. Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Suggested changes were to sections regarding open unoccupied space, ground signs in the OS-1 zone district and used vehicle dealerships. Gerald Dieterman of Southtown Motors and Harvey Koning of Grand Pontiac were on hand to speak and answer questions in regards to the used vehicle dealership language change. Council Member DeWitt suggested that there be a 15,000 square foot minimum building added to the list of regulations that would allow for used car sales as a special land use under the C-3 district . Council Member Gates suggested that auto body, auto repair, and a full service parts department also be added to the list of conditions. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote, to introduce Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BL. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, CARRIED, to table Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BL.

Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed the proposed revised language for the Manual of Conduct Policy for City of Grandville employees. Comments were made regarding consequences if policy is violated. The proposed policy will be brought back to City Council for approval.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding the March 21 work session date, the MML Legislative Conference on March 23 in Lansing, and the status of The Chicago Prime business.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, CARRIED, to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.

Marci L. Poley

Recording Secretary

Approved by Council: February 28, 2005

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