City Council Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008

The Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of July 14, 2008 was called to order by Mayor James Buck at 7:00 pm.

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

Also attending: Matthew Butts, Assistant to the City Manager; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dennis Santo, Police Chief; and Dan Steere, Deputy 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 Gates, to approve the July 14, 2008 agenda as provided. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Maas, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23, 2008 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, that Fiscal Year 2007-2008 bills totaling $749,699.23 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.

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Maas, that Fiscal Year 2008-2009 bills totaling $100,773.01 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 COMMENTS

Chip Jenkins, 3827 Basswood, voiced concern with softballs that are hit over the fence at Calvin Crest Park and land by the playground. He wanted Council to be aware that children could be injured by the balls.

Steve Kauffman, 3654 Ivanrest, commented on:

· ‘absentee’ landlords and asked if there are penalties for not taking care of their properties

· safety of drivers turning off Wilson south of Rivertown Parkway to go north because the median landscaping blocks the clear vision

· asked if there has been any discussion on bike lane lines

Jack Bengtson, 4305 Wilson, thanked City Council for the 4th of July policy regarding space saving along the parade route.

PUBLIC HEARING

Open public hearing at 7:20 pm to receive comments regarding the vacation of a portion of Wallace Avenue. City Manager Krombeen explained that an improvement project to redesign the intersection of La Rue and Wallace has been constructed. To make the project work it was necessary to acquire a piece of land from an adjacent property owner. The City worked out a swap of the necessary parcel of land for a piece of right-of-way. Vacation of the piece of right-of-way is necessary to allow this transaction to happen. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 pm.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve Resolution No. 2853, authorizing approval of vacation of a portion of Wallace Avenue to allow for the redesign of the intersection at Chicago Dr., LaRue, and Wallace Avenue. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2854, to discontinue ready to serve charges on disconnected services. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

Reports: CWP (June), Treasurer’s (June-preliminary)
Minutes: Downtown Development Authority (June 12)
Resolution No. 2855: Election Receiving Board
Proclamation: National Night Out (August 5, 2008)
Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. 2008- 2009 Blanket Purchase Orders (CWP, DPW, Fire, Police)

b. Clerk: Election supplies - Election Source - $1,344.00

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

Motion by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve the Michigan Municipal League Class and Compensation Study. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Meringa, to excuse the absence of Council Member Gelderloos. The motion was APPROVED.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

· 4^th of July Celebration

· Jail per diem issue

· Tour of downtown streetscapes

· Rentals

· Dead trees

· Tennis courts at South Elementary

· Article in MML Review by Mike Krombeen

· Grandville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to adjourn at 8:00 pm. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines