City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on January 23, 2006 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 Mayor James Buck. Absent: Council Member Joe Sierawski.

Also attending: Ron Carr, DPW Director; 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; and Vern Snyder, Police Chief.

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

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve the January 23, 2006 revised agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member DeWitt, supported by Council Member Gates, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Maas, that Fiscal Year 2005-2006 bills totaling $377,352.41 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

David Hibschman from Edward Jones, 2939 Wilson Ave., voiced opposition to a no-knock registry.

Eric Stavriotis from Pollina Corporate Real Estate in Chicago discussed the Marketability Assessment report prepared for X-Rite, Inc. Raj Vohra from Pollina and Jeff Smolinski from X-Rite were in attendance.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to receive comments relative to the request from Jireh Metal Products to establish an Industrial Development District at 3635 Nardin. The City Manager reviewed the request indicating Jireh has been in Grandville since 1994 and they have had previous tax abatements from the City. They are a facility that manufactures metal stampings and assemblies. Jireh is proposing a 7,800 square foot addition to their facility. The value of the additional real property is approximately $218,000 and $701,000 in personal property, and will be adding six (6) additional jobs within two (2) years. Assessor Uyl reviewed the history of Jireh tax abatements. Ron Wierenga from Jireh Metal Products was in attendance. The hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. to receive comments relative to the request from Jireh Metal Products for an IFT Certificate on both real and personal property. The Business Relations Committee recommended approval of the IFT Certificate on real property for a term of twelve (12) years and on personal property for a term of six (6) years which is consistent with the City’s Policy Guidelines. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion by Council Member Maas, and seconded by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2715, establishing Industrial District No. 88 for Jireh Metal Products at 3635 Nardin St. The motion CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2716, approving the issuance of a Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a term of twelve (12) years on real property and a term of six (6) years on personal property tax relative to Industrial Development District No. 88 for Jireh Metal Products. The motion CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote.

A Zoning Ordinance to rezone six parcels at 44^th Street and Canal Avenue from C-5, Commercial Freeway Interchange District, to OS-2, Office/Service District, was introduced and tabled at the January 9, 2006 meeting. Assistant City Manager Johnson indicated the City met with representatives from DAP Investments and Spectrum Health, and they are proposing retail uses and the most appropriate zoning designation is the current C-5, Commercial Freeway Interchange District. They will be making a preliminary Master Site Development Plan application to the Planning Commission. Mr. Johnson outlined options for zoning of this property.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented in the best interest of the City. Consent Agenda items included:

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

2. Minutes: Business Relations Committee (December 12)

Planning Commission (January 4)

Downtown Development Authority (January 12)

3. Authorization: Waiver and Consent – 2000 Personal Property Taxes

Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Court: Laptop Computer – CDWG - $1,987.09

The motion was APPROVED.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed various proposed personnel and administrative policies. The policies will be brought back to City Council for approval.

Motion by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council member Ponstein, to excuse the absence of Council Member Sierawski. The motion was APPROVED.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· Dates for budget work sessions and areas to be discussed

· Letter regarding “no-knock” registry

Moved by Council Member DeWitt, supported by Council Member Gates, to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: February 13, 2006

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