City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on August 28, 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; Diana Hicks, Intern; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Vern Snyder, Police Chief; and Todd Wibright, WWTP Superintendent.

Council Member Pettijohn 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 August 28, 2006 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Gates, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, that Fiscal Year 2005-2006 bills totaling $2,310.76 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 Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Ponstein, that Fiscal Year 2006-2007 bills totaling $343,139.00 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

Mayor Buck introduced Diana Hicks, a Grand Valley student doing an internship with the City.

Mayor Buck asked Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther to comment regarding the wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant expansion studies that were performed by Moore & Bruggink. Mr. Guinther indicated the purpose of the Collection System Study was to confirm the adequacy of the infrastructure and the adequacy of the reserves. Over the next 5 years $670,000 in renovations will need to be invested in the infrastructure. The Plant Expansion Study was done in conjunction with ongoing negotiations with the Ottawa County customer communities that make up our wastewater program. The study confirmed we still had the capacity to expand the system from the current 4.4 MGD to 12 MGD and to confirm cost estimates that were done in the past. Mr. Guinther gave an update on the negotiations with the Ottawa County customer communities and indicated the City Attorney is drafting an agreement addendum.

Bob Bruggink from Moore & Bruggink summarized the details of Wastewater Collection System Study dated April 2006. He indicated the existing gravity sewer lines are in good condition but did present recommendation for improvements to the six pumping stations.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Study was presented by John Racek from Moore & Bruggink. The purpose of the report is to update cost estimates, to look at the feasibility of expanding the wastewater treatment plant, and what kind of capacity can be achieved at the current location. He indicated the current plant is rated for 4.4 MGD with peak flows of 8.6 MG and the Wyoming diversion pump station has the capability of pumping 3 MGD; totaling 7.4 MGD or approximately 80 percent capacity and the MDEQ would like the planning process to begin at 80 percent capacity. The report was based on service needs in 2030 of 10 MGD and 12 MGD in 2040. Mr. Racek reviewed the map for expansion to 10 MGD and 12 MGD, and the projected costs.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to take public comment on Special Assessment Roll No. 143, Red Stone Ct. City Manager Krombeen indicated the property owner has completed the curb and gutter, sidewalk, and drive approach but the City did incur some costs related to establishing the special assessment district. The roll was revised to include these costs. The public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to approve Resolution No. 2763, confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 143. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Communication was received from the Michigan Municipal League regarding designation of voting and alternate delegates representing the City of Grandville at the 2006 Michigan Municipal League Annual Meeting on September 28, 2006 at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to appoint Mayor Buck as the representative to cast the vote for the City of Grandville, and to designate Council Member Ponstein as the alternate representative to the 2006 Michigan Municipal League Annual Meeting. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

1. Reports: Police (2^nd quarter), Investments (July)

2. Proclamation: POW-MIA Recognition Day (Sept. 15)

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

City Manager Krombeen reviewed the details of an arrangement with T-Mobile to fill a gap in their service in the downtown area. T-Mobile is looking at replacing the cell tower on the police department and to co-locate on that tower; and they have been working with City Attorney John Pestle to prepare a lease. The City will lease the property behind the police department to T-Mobile and will pay an annual rent to the City. T-Mobile will lease back space to the City for a cell tower. Discussion with Ken Kuszpit from T-Mobile regarding the lease. The attorney for T-Mobile needs to review before any action needs to be taken.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· New Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy LaBlanc

· Kent County Central Dispatch Authority Agreement was approved by Wyoming and Walker

· Labor Day walk with Mayor Hartwell

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: September 11, 2006

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