City Council Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Grandville City Council was called to order by Mayor James Buck on October 23, 2006 at 7:01 p.m.

The City Clerk called the roll. Present were Council Members Ken Gates, Randal Gelderloos, Steve Maas, Carole Pettijohn (arrived at 7:05 pm), Stan Ponstein, Joe Sierawski and Mayor James Buck. Absent: None

Also attending: Matthew Butts, Assistant to the City Manager; 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. Archie VanderHart, Hope Christian Reformed Church, 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 October 23, 2006 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Sierawski, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2006 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Ponstein, that Fiscal Year 2006-2007 bills totaling $369,857.31 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

The new Assistant to the City Manager, Matthew Butts, was introduced by City Manager Krombeen.

Chief Snyder presented Community Policing Officers Dave Greco, Matt Meeuwsen, and Ken Rosher, 2006 Recipients of the Outstanding Unit Award from the Crime Prevention Association of Michigan.

Steve Kauffman, 3654 Ivanrest, candidate for the 74^th House of Representatives District and member of the Grandville Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, commented on the quality of the completed Brownfield project at 2950 Prairie.

On behalf of the Grandville restaurants, Mike Russo from E3 Bistro requested City Council allow the sale of alcohol on New Year’s Eve since it falls on Sunday and Grandville’s Ordinance prohibits on-premise consumption on Sunday. The City Attorney indicated Council may be able to amend the Ordinance to allow for on-premise consumption on this year’s New Year’s Eve, however, if the beer and wine proposal on the Nov. 7 ballot is approved this may not be an issue.

Mike Cobb, 3362 40^th Street, expressed thanks for supporting local businesses and reminded the citizens to vote on the renewal proposal of Grandville Public School sinking fund on the November 7 ballot.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:15 pm to receive public comments relative to establishing an Industrial Development District for Extreme Wire EDM, 3057 Broadway.

Karl and Brian Bernt from Extreme Wire were in attendance to respond to questions. Council Member Gelderloos spoke on behalf of the Business Relations Committee. The hearing was closed at 7:20 pm.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:20 pm to receive public comments relative to the IFT Certificate application for Extreme Wire EDM, 3057 Broadway. Council Member Gelderloos indicated the BRC recommended a 12 year abatement on the $257,625 purchase of equipment. The hearing was closed at 7:23 pm.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:26 pm to receive public comments relative to the IFT Certificate application for Padnos Iron & Metal, 3485 Viaduct. Council Member Gelderloos indicated the Industrial Development District is established and they will be purchasing $607,022 in plastic recycling equipment which is a new business for Padnos. The BRC recommended 12 years on the abatement. Al Tomes from Padnos Iron & Metal responded to questions and indicated they will be adding additional equipment in the future. The hearing was closed at 7:29 pm.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:30 pm to receive public comments relative to the request to establish an Industrial Development District for H & L Advantage, 3500 Busch Dr. City Manager Krombeen indicated the applicant is adding approximately 30,000 square feet to their existing facility and the district will encompass the addition. Brad Alkema from H & L Advantage gave a brief recap of the history of the business. He indicated they do most of their work in the furniture industry. The hearing was closed at 7:34 pm.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm to receive public comments relative to the IFT Certificate application for H & L Advantage, 3500 Busch Dr. City Manager Krombeen indicated the request is to establish a certificate for 12 years on $940,000 real property and $1,280,000 personal property. The BRC recommendation is 12 years. The hearing was closed at 7:36 pm.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2767, establishing Industrial Development District No. 92 for Extreme Wire EDM, 3057 Broadway. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2768, approving an IFT Certificate for Extreme Wire EDM, 3057 Broadway for 12 years on personal property valued at approximately $257,625.00. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2769, approving an IFT Certificate for Padnos Iron & Metal, 3485 Viaduct for 12 years on personal property valued at approximately $607,022.00. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve Resolution No. 2770, establishing Industrial Development District No. 91 for H & L Advantage, 3500 Busch Dr. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2771, approving an IFT Certificate for H & L Advantage, 3500 Busch Dr. for 12 years on real property valued at approximately $940,000.00 and $1,280,000.00 in personal property. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Marco Cuellar from El Burrito appeared before Council requesting approval of the liquor license transfer. Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2772, approving the transfer of a liquor license from HoHo, Inc., 3015 28^th St. SE, Kentwood, MI to El Burrito Loco, Inc., 4499 Ivanrest Ave., Suite I. The motion was APPROVED by a 6-1 roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Maas, Pettijohn, Ponstein, Sierawski, and Buck. No: Gelderloos).

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

Reports: Act 198 (Annual), DPW (Quarterly), Investments (Sept.), WWTP (Sept.)

2. Minutes: Park and Recreation (September 24)

Planning Commission (October 4)

3. Resolution No. 2773: TCO No. 05.01.06

4. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Library: Furniture

Custer Workplace Interiors - $7,152.78

b. Administration: Annual Report/Calendar

Grandville Printing - $4,323.00

c. Streets: Overlay Contract Extension – 40^th Street, Jack Alan

Grand Rapids Asphalt - $87,400.00

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

DPW Director Carr explained actions that will take place as part of the Watershed Management Plan for the Lower Grand River Watershed for 2007-2009. The Grand Valley Metro Council has been coordinating the regional effort to comply with the MDEQ NPDES Phase II Storm Water Regulations. Costs are allocated between participating agencies and communities. The City of Grandville’s cost for 2007-2009 is $25,813 and 7 percent of that cost will be billed to the Grandville Public Schools. Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to authorize an agreement with Grand Valley Metro Council relative to the NPDES Phase II Storm Water Regulation Coordination for 2007-2009. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

COMMENTS

Comments were made regarding:

· Ray Bruggink was remembered

· Calvin Chr. High School students

· reminder to vote on November 7

· Grandville’s business climate

· thanks to Joe for serving on Kent County Dispatch Authority interim board

· congratulations to Grandville football

· welcome to Matt Butts

· Summer Rec program

· Getting There Together – Citizens Transit Summit award

ADJOURNMENT