City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on October 9, 2006 at 7:01 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Randal Gelderloos, Steve Maas, Stan Ponstein, Joe Sierawski and Mayor James Buck. Absent: Council Members Ken Gates and Carole Pettijohn.

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.

Rev. Dave Balicki, Grandville/Jenison Congregational Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve the amended October 9, 2006 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Sierawski, supported by Council Member Ponstein, that Fiscal Year 2006-2007 bills totaling $270,446.40 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

Mike Cobb, 3362 40th St., expressed appreciation for holding Master Plan Work Sessions.

Bill Bateson, 2975 Timberlane, requested help from the City regarding the Behan Foley Drain located behind his property.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to remove from the table Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BW. The motion was approved.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to adopt Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BW, amendment to the Grand Pointe PUD regarding signage. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

Reports: Fire/EMS (September), Treasurer’s (September)

2. Minutes: Historical Commission (September 18)

Library Board (September 28)

3. Resolution No. 2766: Select Bank

4. Appointment: Library Board

Martha Weirick – term expiring 12/31/09

5. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Motor Pool: Salt Spreader

Truck & Trailer Specialties - $7,763.00

b. Motor Pool: Snowplow

Allied Truck Equipment - $3,377.00

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, 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

City Manager Krombeen indicated site plan approval included contributions toward (1) landscaping of the 44^th Street/Canal median; (2) improvements to the Canal Ave. lift station; and (3) a traffic signal at 44^th and Canal Ave. These items were addressed in a Development Agreement with DAP Grandville, LLC. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to authorize a development agreement with DAP Grandville, LLC, 26105 Lannys Road, Suite A, Novi, MI 48375 regarding the development at 4375 Canal Ave. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to excuse the absence of Council Members Gates and Pettijohn. The motion was APPROVED.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· Master Plan workshops

· Collaborative law enforcement projects

· Welcome to Calvin Christian High School students

· MML Convention in Marquette

· GVMC Quarterly Luncheon

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

Grandville City Clerk

Approved by City Council: October 23, 2006