City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on March 27, 2006 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. Absent:

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 Todd Wibright, Acting WWTP Superintendent.

Father George Darling from St. Pius X Catholic 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 March 27, 2006 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member DeWitt, supported by Council Member Maas, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 13, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 20, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, that Fiscal Year 2005-2006 bills totaling $328,583.68, 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

None

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to receive comments relative to the request from Kerkstra Precast, Inc., 3373 Busch Dr. to establish an Industrial Development District (IDD). City Manager Krombeen reviewed both the IDD and the IFT Certificate applications. He indicated Kerkstra will be consolidating some operations to the Grandville location and are proposing to put on an addition on the facility including both office and fabrication space. Kerkstra is estimating to add approximately $1,940,000 in real property and $1,020,000 in personal property. Because of the expansion, they will be retaining the positions in Grandville and moving employees from the Jenison location as well as adding positions. Kerkstra does qualify for tax abatements under P.A. 198 and has received a recommendation from the Business Relations Committee for twelve (12) years on real property and six (6) years on personal property. Past practice of City Council has been to establish districts on the footprint of the building, and since Kerkstra is expanding a new district needs to be established. Henry Hoffman from Kerkstra indicated they will be moving the field division to Grandville as well. He thanked the City for the tax abatements they have received in the past and indicated it has allowed them to remain competitive with other producers outside of Michigan. The hearing on the district was closed at 7:22 p.m.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. to receive comments relative to the IFT Certificate application from Kerkstra Precast. No public comment. Public Hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. to receive comment on the DNR Grant Application for two non-motorized bike paths. Assistant City Manager explained the proposed routes of the bike paths to connect the downtown to the Kent Trails system. He asked Council for authorization to submit the grant application to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF); and to determine the amount of local match. The estimated project cost is $550,000 and the DDA has agreed to match $119,000. The DNR awards grants based on points and a higher local match means more points. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, authorizing staff to submit the grant application with a 46 percent local match including the DDA commitment. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2722, establishing Industrial Development District No. 89 for Kerkstra Precast, 3373 Busch Dr. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve Resolution No. 2723, approving the issuance of a Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a term of twelve (12) years on real property and six (6) years on personal property tax relative to Industrial Development District No. 89 for Kerkstra Precast, Inc. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to remove from the table the zoning ordinance amendment regarding Section 4.4.D, Recreational Equipment. The motion was APPROVED.

Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed the revisions made to the amendment as a result of discussion at the March 13, 2006 Council meeting.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Maas, to adopt Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BU, amending Section 4.4.D of the Zoning Ordinance regarding recreational equipment. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

DPW Director Carr explained the proposed grease trap ordinance which will affect all non-residential customers with food preparation areas. Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to introduce the ordinance amending Section 26-102 and Section 26-103(k) relative to Grease Traps. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member DeWitt, to table the ordinance amending Section 26-102 and Section 26-103(k) relative to Grease Traps. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

1. Reports: Investments (February)

2. Minutes: Park and Recreation (February 19)

Downtown Development Authority (March 9)

3. Appointment: Park and Recreation Board –

William Dudas – term expiring 12/31/08

4. Resolution No. 2721: Local Control of Cable Franchising

5. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Police: AFIS Fingerprint System

Public Sector Products, Inc. - $2,000.00

Identix - $17,072.00

b. DPW: Laptop Computer

CDWG - $3,552.85

The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

DPW Director Carr reviewed the Mohawk/Caddo project. Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to award the contract for the Mohawk/Caddo watermain project to low bidder MyCon, Inc. in the amount of $345,979.45 and to approve the project budget of $430,000. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

Compliance with the DEQ NPDES Phase II Storm Water Regulations has been facilitated by the Grand Valley Metro Council and Council endorsement of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative (SWPPI) is necessary prior to submittal of the SWPPI to the MDEQ. Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Maas, to authorize submittal of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative (SWPPI). The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

City Manager Krombeen asked for confirmation of the appointment of Todd Wibright as WWTP Superintendent. He has been functioning as Acting WWTP Superintendent since August, 2005. Mr. Krombeen indicated a reorganization of the staffing structure at the wastewater plant will take effect with the appointment of Todd Wibright as WWTP Superintendent. Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Gates, to confirm the appointment of Todd Wibright as Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was APPROVED unanimously by roll call vote.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· The MML Legislative Conference

Moved made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: April 10, 2006

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