City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on August 14, 2006 at 7:02 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Ken Gates, Randal Gelderloos, 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; and Vern Snyder, Police Chief.

Council Member Gelderloos 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 August 14, 2006 agenda 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 Regular Meeting of July 24, 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 $277,921.72 presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, that Fiscal Year 2006-2007 bills totaling $1,083,620.10 presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Steve Kauffman, 3654 Ivanrest, expressed gratitude to the Grandville community for hosting the Little League All Star games. He also announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives 74th District.

Peter Bida, 3825 Bruce Dr., asked the City to re-examine the flow of water in the 40th Street area. Joe Kramer, 3811 Bruce Dr., was in attendance for the same reason.

Mike Cobb, 3362 40th, asked Council to be aware of the vote in November for renewal of the Grandville Public Schools sinking fund millage. He also expressed appreciation to Virgil Leatherman for his time on the Planning Commission, and to WCET for broadcasting the Council meetings.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:25 pm to receive comments relative to the necessity of SAD No. 143 roll, Red Stone Ct. Street Improvements Project. City Manager Krombeen indicated Council had determined it was necessary to complete the improvements in the public right of way at 4352 Red Stone Ct. The cost of the improvements will be levied to the property owner. Mary Lynch, 4348 Red Stone, gave an update of activity on the property. City Attorney advised Council to move ahead with the special assessment process so that the City will then have the authority to do the work. The City Manager indicated he will contact the property owner and give him another opportunity to complete the improvements. Debby Ward, 4349 Red Stone Ct., asked for an explanation of how much time the City will give the property owner to complete the improvements. City Manager stated he will give him a week before sending the City’s contractor out to complete the improvements. The public hearing was closed at 7:34 pm.

Councilman Ponstein asked if the area between the sidewalk and the curb will be improved. The City Attorney explained if the property owner chooses to do the work himself he will still be responsible for any costs associated with establishing the special assessment district not just the cost of the improvements. He also stated the City has the authority to make improvements to the right of way by expending the City’s funds or by modification of the resolutions to reflect the improvements if the City wishes to collect the funds for those improvements.

Marlene Basinger, 4356 Red Stone Ct., asked what permits were still valid for the Red Stone property.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2759, determining the necessity of the Red Stone Court Street Improvements, Special Assessment District No. 143. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2760, directing preparation of the roll for the Red Stone Court Street Improvements, Special Assessment District No. 143. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2761, accepting the special assessment roll and setting the date of the public hearing on the roll for the Red Stone Court Street Improvements, Special Assessment District No. 143 for August 28, 2006 at 7:15 p.m. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

City Manager Krombeen reviewed the minor changes that were made to the Kent County Central Dispatch Authority (KCCDA) agreement approved in 2005. The deadline for the expiration of the interim authority will be extended to November 14, 2006 and the name will change to Kent County Dispatch Authority (KCDA). The Agreement was amended and restated, and are requesting approval by participating agencies. Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve Resolution No. 2762, authorizing an amendment to the agreement establishing a Kent County Central Dispatch Authority. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

1. Reports: Fire/EMS (July), Treasurer’s (July), WWTP (July)

2. Minutes: Zoning Board (June 21)

DDA (July 13)

Planning Commission (August 2)

3. Appointment: Planning Commission – GPS Representative

Steve Zinger – term expiring 7-01-2007

4. Appointment: Planning Commission

Gene LaSarge – term expiring 7-01-2009

5. Appointment: Board of Zoning Appeals – Council Representative

Steve Maas

6. Proclamation: Kids Day America/International (Sept. 16)

7. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Administration: City Hall Landscaping

DJ’s Lawn Service - $5,130.80

b. Administration: Ricoh Color Laser Printer

Applied Imaging - $1,679.00

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented in the best interest of the City. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

SE Spohn Development Group is requesting approval of Check ‘n Go as a tenant in the Grand Point PUD. Check cashing operations were prohibited as adopted by the original PUD. The Planning Commission considered the use at the August 2 meeting and has been forwarded to City Council for clarification of the use.

Jeff Smith from SE Spohn indicated Check ‘n Go is licensed as a deferred presentment service not a check cashing service. If Council determines the proposed tenant is a check cashing service, they will need to apply for an amendment to the PUD. Scott Nurski, NAI West MI, was in attendance representing the proposed tenant.

The City Attorney reminded Council that the list of prohibited uses was proposed by the developer at the time the ordinance was adopted and asked Council what they understood check cashing to mean.

Motion by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to table any action on the issue until the next Council meeting on August 28, 2006. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· consideration of a neatness ordinance

· success of the Little League tournament

· congratulations to the 9 & 10 year old state softball champions

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: August 28, 2006

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