City Council Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City
Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on July 10, 2006 at
7:02 p.m.
The City Clerk called the roll. Present were
Council Members Ken Gates, Randal Gelderloos, Steve Maas, Carole
Pettijohn, and Mayor James Buck. Absent: Council Members Stan
Ponstein and Joe Sierawski.
Also attending: Ron Carr, DPW Director; Tom
Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Sue Wyngaarden, City Attorney;
Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; and Dennis
Santo, Deputy Police Chief.
Associate Pastor Brett Shelton from
Grandville Baptist Church gave the invocation; and was followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported
by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve the July 10, 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 June 26, 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 $248,204.93 presented by the City Manager, be allowed
and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same. The motion was APPROVED
unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion made by Council Member Gates,
supported by Council Member Pettijohn, that Fiscal Year 2006-2007
bills totaling $79,289.13 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
Senator Wayne Kuipers gave an update on SB
1157, Statewide Franchise Act. He indicated the bill is attempting
to streamline the process of getting into the cable industry and to
prevent a monopoly so that we have better rates, better service and
better choices. The Bill is still in Committee and action on this
legislation more than likely will not happen before the November
election. The original Bill that was introduced preserved local
control over right-of-way usage, preserved financial support of
public channels, included a simpler statewide application process
(including a statewide contract negotiated with the State, the
franchise fee would be negotiated at the State, payments will not be
made to the State but directly to the unit of government). The Bill
does not have a buildout requirement. Mayor Buck asked Senator
Kuipers to remember the local governments regarding revenue sharing
and voting on the budget.
Marlene Basinger, 4356 Redstone Ct., and Mary
Lynch, 4348 Redstone Ct., asked for an update on the progress of the
City’s response to the construction issues at 4352 Redstone Ct. The
City Manager responded to their questions.
Jack Bengtson, 4305 Wilson, expressed
appreciation for the 4th of July Celebration.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:34
pm to receive comments on the necessity of the 44th
Street Improvement Project, Special Assessment District No. 142.
City Manager Krombeen explained the project is necessary to make
safety and capacity improvements. There are two parcels involved
and both are owned X-Rite. Construction will occur in 2007. No
public comment. The public hearing was closed at 7:38 pm.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported
by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2747, determining
the necessity of the 44th Street Improvements Project,
Special Assessment District No. 142. The motion was unanimously
APPROVED by roll call vote.
Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported
by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2748, directing
the preparation of the roll for Special Assessment District No. 142,
44th Street Improvements Project. The motion was unanimously
APPROVED by roll call vote.
Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn,
supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2749,
accepting the special assessment roll and setting the date of the
public hearing on the roll for Special Assessment District No. 142,
44th Street Improvements Project. The motion was
unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote. The public hearing on the
roll is set for July 24, 2006 at 7:00 pm.
Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn,
supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2750,
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign MDOT Contract No. 06-5284
for the resurfacing of Ivanrest Avenue from 28th Street
to Chicago Dr. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call
vote.
Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported
by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve Resolution No. 2751,
requesting a Tool and Die Renaissance Recovery Zone for Enterprise
Tool & Die, Inc. for 13 years. The motion was unanimously APPROVED
by roll call vote. Estimated tax revenue lost in the first year of
the abatement is approximately $10,500.
Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported
by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2752, increasing
the fee for a variance application to the Zoning Board of Appeals to
$250.00. The motion was APPROVED by a 4-1 roll call vote (Yes:
Gates, Maas, Pettijohn and Buck. No: Gelderloos). Council Member
Gelderloos does not feel the amount is appropriate for every
appeal.
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: Fire/EMS
(June), Treasurer’s (June)
2.
Minutes: Library
(June 22)
3.
Appointment: Jack
Bengtson – Planning Commission
Term Expires 7/01/09
4.
Miscellaneous Purchase
Orders and Requests:
a.
WWTP: Chemicals
Web Chemical Service Corp. – Liquid
Ferric Chloride
Polydyne Inc. – Emulsion Polymer
Carmueuse Lime – Hydrated Lime
US Filter Davis Process - Bioxide
b. DPW: Leaf Bags – Pabco
Industries
c. 2006-2007 Blanket Purchase
Orders (Administration, DPW, Fire, Police, WWTP)
d. Motor Pool:
Vehicle Disposal – 1991 Ford L-8000
e. Motor Pool:
Disposal – 1980 Homelite Generator
The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll
call vote.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Motion made by Council Member Gates,
supported by Council Member Maas, to authorize Fishbeck, Thompson,
Carr and Huber to complete the next phase of the NPDES Phase II
Storm Water Permit Compliance. They will be tracking illicit
discharges for approximately $33,300. The motion was unanimously
APPROVED by roll call vote.
Motion made by Council Member Gates,
supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to excuse the absence of
Council Members Ponstein and Sierawski. The motion was APPROVED.
COMMENTS
Comments were made regarding:
·
the 37th Annual 4th of July
Celebration
·
water usage restriction
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported
by Council Member Gates, to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. The motion was
APPROVED.
Mary L. Meines,
Grandville City Clerk
Approved by
City Council: July 24, 2006
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