City Council Minutes
CITY OF GRANDVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2007
The
Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of July 9, 2007 was called
to order by Mayor James Buck at 7:00 pm.
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: Matthew Butts, Assistant to the City Manager; Tom
Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Randy Kraker, City Attorney;
Ken Krombeen, City Manager; and Mary Meines, City Clerk.
Rev.
Doug Wood from Grace Bible 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 July 9, 2007 agenda as provided. The motion
was APPROVED.
Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member
Sierawski, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 25, 2007 and to approve as presented. The motion was
APPROVED.
Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member
Maas, that Fiscal Year 2006-2007 bills totaling $289,417.44
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
Gates, that Fiscal Year 2007-2008 bills totaling $8,417.18 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
Andrea Dewey, a Transportation Planner from the Grand Valley Metro
Council, gave a presentation on Ozone Action.
Dave
Crump from 28th Street Metro Cruise informed City Council
of the dates for the 3rd Annual 28th Street
Metro Cruise. It will take place on August 24 and 25, 2007.
Max
Lautenschleger gave an update of activities at the Grandville Senior
Neighbors.
Josh
Meringa, 3377 Elwood, spoke regarding his City Council candidacy.
Bev
Daily, representing the Friends of the Grand Rapids Community
College Committee, asked support for the GRCC millage proposal on
the August 7, 2007 ballot.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items
presented under the Consent Agenda included:
1. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders
and Requests:
a. 2007-2008 Blanket Purchase
Orders: (Administration, CWP, DPW, Fire, Police)
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 a roll
call vote.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Discussion regarding the 4th of July Parade. Mayor Buck
expressed thanks to all who were involved in the 4th of
July festivities. He indicated the celebration drew thousands of
people to Grandville and was a huge success. The City has received
phone calls and emails regarding the celebration.
The
following people addressed the Council:
·
Laurie Cirivello, 3760 Basswood, feels reserving spots
to watch the parade is not reflective of a friendly community and
asked Council to create reasonable policies to stop the “unwelcoming
practice”.
·
Bill Deal, 3990 S. Big Spring, requested a policy re:
reserving spots along the parade route so far in advance. He feels
that people are not considerate of property owners and the time they
have spent to maintain their property. Mr. Deal also requested the
City place trash barrels out during the festivities.
Mayor
Buck indicated the Council discussed this issue a year ago but no
action was taken. He suggested the Park and Rec Board bring some
recommendations to the Council. Council Members agreed this issue
needs to be addressed.
Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member
Maas, to enter into a contract with Schippers Excavating for
installation of irrigation in the median on 44th Street
from Spartan Industrial Dr. west to the new crossover located west
of Ivanrest in the amount of $27,150.00 in the best interest of the
City. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by a roll call vote.
Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member
Gelderloos, approving a lease with Calvin Christian School allowing
the City to use a portion of school property to install two tennis
courts in the Calvin Crest Park. The motion was unanimously
APPROVED by a roll call vote.
Discussion on the DDA Chicago Drive Streetscape Project. Assistant
to the City Manager Butts gave an update on the process that has
been taken relative to this project and City Manager Krombeen
indicated the Baldwin interchange detour will be thru Grandville on
Chicago Dr. during 2008 and 2009. The detour through Grandville
would make construction of the streetscape difficult but will allow
more time to acquire better cost estimates and determine funding
sources including applications for grants. Concerns raised by City
Council included on-street parking, preliminary costs, and traffic.
Staff was directed to return to City Council with preliminary costs.
COMMENTS
Comments were made regarding:
·
Remember the Snyder family on the passing of Vern’s
dad, and the Kunst family on the passing of one of Scott’s parents
·
Violations of sign ordinance and window signage in
businesses
·
Business closures
·
4th of July Celebration
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member
Maas, to adjourn at 9:12 pm. to executive session for purposes of
discussion of pending litigation and potential purchase of real
property. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.
Mary L. Meines
City Clerk
Approved by City Council: July
23, 2007
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