City Council Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007

The Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of October 22, 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: Tammy Aue, Assistant Finance Director; Matthew Butts, Assistant to the City Manager; Thomas Guinther, Treasurer/Finance Director; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dennis Santo, Deputy Police Chief and Todd Wibright, CWP Superintendent.

Rev. Harvey Heneveld from Olivet Reformed Church 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 October 22, 2007 agenda as provided. 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 October 8, 2007 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, that Fiscal Year 2007-2008 bills totaling $447,809.21, as 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

Roger Schildroth, 3740 Sioux Ct., addressed Council regarding the present condition of the property next door to his home and how he feels it has impacted the value of his property. He asked for help from the City Council in getting the property cleaned up.

Joshua Meringa, 3377 Elwood, feels he is the best candidate to represent citizens by serving on the City Council.

Steve Kauffman, 3654 Ivanrest, would like the opportunity to work with the Grandville community by serving on City Council.

Ken Bouma, 2808 Lee St., thanked Council Member Sierawski for his service and stated he feels he is qualified to return to the City Council.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm to receive comments regarding the request from Grandville Printing Co. to extend the Industrial Development District at 4719 Ivanrest. City Manager Krombeen reviewed both the district and the certificate requests indicating they will be constructing a 54,800 sq. ft. addition and a 23,850 sq. ft. mezzanine to the existing industrial facility. The estimated investment in real property is $2,325,000 and $3,422,285 in machinery and equipment. The Business Relations Committee recommended approval of the district and the certificate for 12 years on the real and personal property. Curtis Cooke from Grandville Printing Co. was in attendance to discuss the request.

Council Member comments included:

· Gelderloos - long-term Grandville Business willing to make the investment in Grandville

· Sierawski - questioned the necessity of granting an abatement to Grandville Printing if they are doing so well in their industry

· Gates - congratulated Grandville Printing on their success and thanked them for community involvement

· Pettijohn - asked if Grandville Printing is committed to staying in Grandville

· Ponstein - revenue from taxes will not go down as a result of granting this tax abatement because the real and personal will not be on the tax roll until the project is completed

Public hearing closed at 7:48 pm

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2815 amending Industrial Development District No. 30 for Grandville Printing Company, 4719 Ivanrest Ave. The motion was APPROVED by a 6-1 roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Gelderloos, Maas, Pettijohn, Ponstein and Mayor Buck. No: Sierawski).

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:49 pm to receive comments relative to the IFT Certificate application from Grandville Printing Company. Public hearing was closed at 7:52 pm.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2816, approving the IFT Certificate for Grandville Printing Company, 4719 Ivanrest SW, on $2,325,000 real property and $3,422,285 personal property for 12 years. The motion was APPROVED by a 6-1 roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Gelderloos, Maas, Pettijohn, Ponstein, and Mayor Buck. No: Sierawski).

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:53 pm to receive comments relative to the IFT Certificate application from Packaging Corporation of America, 3251 Chicago Dr. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the request indicating Packaging Corporation is requesting the certificate for the purchase of $1,200,000 in equipment. The new equipment would be a major improvement in quality, productivity and reliability over the existing equipment. The competitiveness of their business will be improved and the 120 existing jobs maintained. The Business Relations Committee has reviewed the request and has recommended approval of the certificate for 12 years. Bob Parks from Packaging Corporation of America was in attendance to discuss the request. City Assessor Jim Uyl indicated the contingency amount included on the personal property amount may not be acknowledged by the State.

Ken Bouma, 2808 Lee St., reminded Council that even with abatements a business will pay more taxes on a parcel than residential would.

The public hearing was closed at 8:04 pm.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2817, approving the IFT Certificate for Packaging Corporation of America, 3251 Chicago Dr. on $1,200,000 personal property for 12 years. The motion was APPROVED by a 6-1 roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Gelderloos, Maas, Pettijohn, Ponstein, and Mayor Buck. No: Sierawski).

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 8:05 pm to receive comments on the request to transfer the National Printing, Inc. Certificate from the City of Grand Rapids. City Manager Krombeen stated the business has relocated to the building at 2950 Prairie. They have six employees. The Business Relations Committee reviewed the request and recommended the transfer take place for the years remaining on the certificate (11 years). Ed Kastelz from National Printing, Inc. responded to questions from City Council. The public hearing was closed at 8:14 pm.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Resolution No. 2818, authorizing the transfer of the IFT Certificate for National Printing, Inc. from the City of Grand Rapids to Grandville for the remaining 11 years. The motion was APPROVED by a 6-1 roll call vote (Yes: Gates, Gelderloos, Maas, Pettijohn, Ponstein, and Mayor Buck. No: Sierawski).

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 204-BX at 8:15 pm to receive comments relative to the Harold Zeigler expansion. Assistant to the City Manager Butts reviewed the proposed zoning ordinance amendment allowing automotive outdoor sales as a conditioned use on a residentially-zoned property at 4200 Parkway Place. The property was developed as part of the Parkway Place Planned Unit Development. Harold Zeigler would like to expand 300 feet to the east on approximately 1 acre located south of the Consumers Energy sub-station north of Rivertown Parkway. The plan for 70 spaces has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and has approved the plan.

City Attorney Kraker reviewed the ordinance and indicated the proposed ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to allow for the use to be a parking facility in addition to what is already permitted on this property under the current zone. As a conditioned use it must be adjacent to a new car dealership and it must be in compliance with the parking expansion plans filed with the City. No signage or building is permitted. It must meet the original zoning requirements as addressed under 204-BM.

The public hearing was closed at 8:21 pm.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, to approve Zoning Ordinance No. 204-BX as an emergency ordinance giving it immediate effect. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by a roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

Reports: DPW (Quarterly), CWP (September), Investments (September)
Resolution No. 2819: TCO No. 5.02.07
Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Administration: Trane Control System

Quality Air - $12,364.00

b. Administration: File Server

HP - $5,013.00

c. Library: Door Hardware

SA Morman - $4,678.00

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 a roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

City Manager Krombeen opened discussion regarding the third amendment to the Ottawa County Sewage Agreement. He indicated the City is at 80% of system capacity and has a legal obligation to take action. Mr. Krombeen turned the discussion over to Treasurer/Finance Director Guinther since he has been involved in the negotiations with Ottawa County. Mr. Guinther indicated the use of a rate-setting software revealed elimination of the expense for outsourcing the flow to Wyoming could pay for the cost of plant expansion. In the past, voters declined the option of selling the treatment plant and Ottawa County declined to invest large sums in a plant they have no ownership in. Considering the expenditure as a purchase of capacity rather than the plant resolved issues to the satisfaction of both sides. Mr. Guinther reviewed important points of the contract amendment including costs of renovation and expansion, finance options, capacity rights, and Wyoming capacity. Discussion followed. City staff will consider the comments and questions: and the City Attorney will proceed with modification to the amendment and will be presented to all parties.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

· Get out to Vote on November 6 - great candidates for City Council

· Crosswalk on Wilson Ave. at Wedgwood Park is very busy - can anything be done to make safer

· Thanks to Council Member Sierawski

· October 24, 2007 at 2:30 pm ribbon cutting for East Elementary park project

· Calvin Crest Park, Lee Street Park and Fitness Trail

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to adjourn at 10:05 pm. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

City Clerk

Approved by City Council: November 12, 2007

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