City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on October 24, 2005 at 7:02 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. Absent: None.

Also attending: Tammy Butler, Assistant Finance Director; Ron Carr, DPW Director; Jake Hoover, DPW Foreman; Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dennis Santo, Deputy Police Chief; Vern Snyder, Police Chief; Brad Van Zanten, Probation Director; and Harvey Veldhouse, Fire Chief.

Rev. Tony Meyer, Ivanrest Chr. Ref. Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moved by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, to approve the October 24, 2005 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Moved by Council Member Sierawski, and seconded by Council Member Gates, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2005 and to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Moved by Council Member Pettijohn, and seconded by Council Member Ponstein, that Fiscal Year 2005-2006 bills totaling $302,692.52 presented by the City Manager, be allowed, and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Gene LaSarge, 4130 Grandview Terrace, asked Council not to approve a Walmart/Sam’s Club development on the X-rite site at 44th and Ivanrest and would like to see such a proposal to the vote of the people. Mr. LaSarge has circulated a petition opposing this development and has submitted the petition to the City.

Catherine Gernand, 4225 Mesa Ct.

· expressed appreciation to the City for sending community surveys

· is concerned with storing RVs in driveways or in the streets

· is disappointed with the proposed development at 44^th and Wilson – thought that residential development only would be allowed north of 44^th Street

· is not in favor of the Walmart/Sam’s Club on the X-rite property

Steve Kauffman, 3654 Ivanrest, expressed opposition to a Walmart and Sam’s Club on the southeast corner of Ivanrest and 44^th Street.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Moved by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, to remove from the table Ordinance No. 204-BR. The motion was APPROVED.

Moved by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, to adopt Ordinance No. 204-BR, adding Section 15-5.D to the Zoning Ordinance. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Officer Delegate Tom Guinther and Employee Delegate Jake Hoover gate a report regarding the MERS Annual Meeting in Dearborn in September.

CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented in the best interest of the City. Items included under the Consent Agenda are:

1. Reports: Investments (September)

2. Minutes: Library Board (September 22)

3. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. DPW: Brush Grinding

Putt, Inc. - $2,500.00

b. Parks: Play Structures

GameTime c/o Sinclair Recreation - $24,685.99

c. Motor Pool: Plow Truck Equipment

Truck & Trailer Specialties - $25,019.00

d. Motor Pool: Vehicle Disposal – 2000 Ford Crown Vic

Joseph Capriglione - $2,325.00

e. Administration: Annual Report/Calendar

Grandville Printing - $4,485.35

The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

DPW Director Carr indicated it was necessary to replace and upgrade the ductwork in the police department basement as part of the mold remediation process. Moved by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, to approve retroactively ductwork in the police department by Bremer & Bouman in the amount of $8,779.00. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

GENERAL COMMENTS

Condolences were extended to the Ted Howerzyl family, emails regarding the AIG proposal for a Walmart and Sam’s Club, cancellation of C.P. Steakhouse liquor license application, boards and commissions appointments, Wyoming Roadeo, and Calvin Crest restrooms.

WORK SESSION

Opening remarks were made by City Manager Krombeen. He indicated the budget process for FY 2006-07 is beginning early in order to address any questions Council may have. This initial work session is an introduction to the General Fund budget. Finance Director Guinther summarized Michigan’s overall financial situation, Grandville’s financial status and Grandville’s place in perspective to the overall governmental financial picture. He asked Council to set budget goals for the City and determine the structure of future budget work sessions.

Moved by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member DeWitt, to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: November 14, 2005

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