City Council Minutes

06-088 The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on May 22, 2006 at 7:00 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: None

Also attending: Ron Carr, DPW Director; Tom Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dennis Santo, Deputy Police Chief; Vern Snyder, Police Chief; and James Uyl, City Assessor.

Rev. Christopher Wolf, First Reformed Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

City Clerk Meines administered the Oath of Office to new Council Member Randal Jon Gelderloos.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve the May 22, 2006 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Maas, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 16, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 17, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Ponstein, that Fiscal Year 2005-2006 bills totaling $227,864.23 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

Rich Vander Klok, a republican candidate for the House of Representatives 74^th District, addressed City Council.

PUBLIC HEARING

06-091 The public hearing on the application for an IFT Certificate from Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), 3251 Chicago Dr., was opened by Mayor Buck at 7:15 p.m. City Manager Krombeen gave an overview of the application. Council Member Ponstein indicated the BRC recommended approval of the IFT Certificate for six years, and after those six years the applicant could apply for an extension of the certificate. Bob Park, General Manager for PCA, was in attendance. The public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, approving Resolution No. 2728, to approve the issuance of an IFT Certificate relative to Industrial Development District No. 44, Packaging Corporation of America, in the City of Grandville, Pursuant to Act No. 198, P.A. of 1974, as amended, for six years on personal property. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Finance Director/Treasurer Guinther explained four resolutions relating to financial issues.

Mr. Guinther explained the necessity for the FY 2005-2006 budget amendment incorporating the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority budget. He anticipates loan proceeds for $1,000,000 will be received and accounted for as revenue prior to the end of the current fiscal year. He does not know what expenditures may occur in the fund before the end of June. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2729 amending fiscal year 2005-2006 budget. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

06-094 Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2730, approving the levy of an additional millage rate for fiscal year 2006-2007. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Mr. Guinther indicated increasing the property tax administration fee to 1% will cover the costs for collecting taxes. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2731,establishing a 1% Property Tax Administration Fee. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

06-096 Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2732, adopting fiscal year 2006-2007 budget. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

1. Reports: WWTP (April), Investments (April)

2. Minutes: Park & Recreation (April 27)

Planning Commission (May 3)

Downtown Development Authority (May 11)

Zoning Board of Appeals (May 17)

3. Proclamation: Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Person of the Year -Stanley J. Ponstein

4. Proclamation: Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year -Cook Funeral & Cremation Services

Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Library: Roof Maintenance

Weather Shield Roofing Systems - $5,733.00

b. Motor Pool: Front Plow

Shults Equipment, Inc. - $4,419.00

The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· Farmer’s Market – beginning June 6 in the downtown parking lot north of library

· Michigan Week Barbeque – May 24 from 5-7 p.m.

· Welcome to new Council Member Randy Gelderloos

· Memorial Day Ceremonies – May 29 – Flag raising at Wedgwood Park at 9:00 a.m. – procession to cemetery at approximately 9:15 a.m.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to recess at 7:48 p.m. to executive session for discussion of collective bargaining, purchase of real property, and matters exempt from disclosure. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

City Council returned to regular session at 10:16 p.m.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Gates, authorizing the City Attorney to file the claims for arbitration with regards to construction issues of the fire station. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to adjourn at 10:17 p.m. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: June 12, 2006

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