City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on April 24, 2006 at 7:01 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members 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 Santos, Deputy Police Chief; Vern Snyder, Police Chief; Harvey Veldhouse, Fire Chief; and Todd Wibright, WWTP Superintendent.

Rev. Archie VanderHart from Hope Chr. Ref. Church gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve the April 24, 2006 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 10, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, that Fiscal Year 2005-2006 bills totaling $201,511.95 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

Mayor Buck gave Council Members the opportunity to share their thoughts regarding Council Member Robert DeWitt. He will be remembered for many good qualities and his love of Grandville.

Jose Gomez, a Republican for the 74^th District State Representative, addressed the Council.

Mike Cobb, 3362 40^th Street, expressed appreciation to Ken Krombeen and Dan Johnson for working with him, to Council for passing the new RV Ordinance, for Bob DeWitt’s dedication to the City of Grandville, WCET, and to City Council for their work.

Presentation was made by Tom Osterbaan, Senior Neighbors Project Director, and Joyce Lovse from Angelcare Home Care regarding the senior millage proposal on the August 8, 2006 ballot.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to receive public comment on the sixth amendment to the DDA Plan. Assistant City Manager indicated the last amendment was done approximately 5 years ago. The sixth amendment will expand the boundary of the development area and extend the life of the DDA. There will be no new taxes to the property owners and funds will be used for improvements in the downtown area. Ken Noorman, DDA representative, asked City Council to approve the proposed Plan. No public comment and the hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Maas, to remove from the table proposed Ordinance No. 276. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to adopt Ordinance No. 276, adding Section 7-38 approving a sixth amendment to Downtown Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the DDA. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

1. Reports: DPW (1^st Quarter), WWTP (March), Investments (March)

2. Minutes: Planning Commission (April 5)

Downtown Development Authority (April 13)

3. Resolution No. 2727: Amend Standard Street Lighting Contract – Johnson Estates No. 12

4. Proclamation: Chemical Awareness Week

5. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. WWTP: Maintenance Building Roof

Thermal-Tec – $7,767.00

b. Administration: Environmental Consulting Services – Bosgraaf Brownfield Project

Rose & Westra - $32,000.00

The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

City Manager indicated the Planning Commission interviewed consultants to update the Master Land Use Plan. They unanimously recommend LSL Planning of Grand Rapids. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, authorizing a contract with LSL Planning of Grand Rapids updating the Grandville Master Land Use Plan in the amount of $35,000. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to award the DPW Storage Building Project to the low bidder, Tailored Building Systems, in the amount of $92,900. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Discussion regarding the City Council vacancy created by the sudden passing of Robert DeWitt. City Manager Krombeen pointed out the Charter indicates the Council vacancy must be filled within 30 days and the qualifications a person must meet. It was determined that applications would be due May 4, 2006. Copies of the applications will be provided to City Council in the May 8 meeting packet. From that information, Council will select finalists for interviews to be held on May 15 and the appointment will be made on May 17.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to schedule a special meeting for May 15, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. to interview candidates to fill the City Council vacancy. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

Motion made by Council member Maas, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to schedule a special meeting for May 17, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to appoint the person to fill the City Council vacancy. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· parking by the Little League ballfield

· Council Member Ponstein’s moving plans

· Congratulations to Council Member Ponstein chosen to receive the Chamber Person of the Year Award

· Growing Communities Conference on June 8

· Region III meeting in Muskegon

· Meeting with Senator Kuipers re: SB 1167 having to do with cable franchising

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to adjourn at 8:32 p.m. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk