City Council Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008

The Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of October 27, 2008 was called to order by Mayor James Buck at 7:01 pm.

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

Also attending: Tammy Aue, Treasurer/Finance Director; Matthew Butts, Assistant City Manager; Ron Carr, DPW Director; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Kenneth Krombeen, City Manager; Marci Poley, Recording Clerk; Dennis Santo, Police Chief; and James Uyl, City Assessor

Rev. Greg Brower, Zion Reformed Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve the October 27, 2008 agenda as provided. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2008 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gates, that Fiscal Year 2008-2009 bills totaling $361,513.15 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

Larry Lind, President of the Grandville Little League gave a presentation and update on the youth baseball facilities.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:34 pm to receive comments regarding a request from Extreme Wire EDM to amend Industrial Development District No. 92 at 3055-3059 Broadway. Brian Bernt from Extreme Wire EDM explained they will be purchasing a new wire edm machine and edm drill. Mr. Bernt stated a tax abatement would allow them to have additional resources to purchase more equipment in the future; new equipment will enable them to accept work they are not capable of handling at this time; and it will enable them to hire more employees so they can offer more services. The public hearing was closed at 7:40 pm.

Mayor Buck opened the public hearing at 7:41 pm to receive comments on the IFT Certificate request from Extreme Wire EDM, 3055-3059 Broadway. City Manager Krombeen indicated the applicant is in the tool & die, mold and manufacturing industry and will be purchasing $538,500 in new equipment. Brian Bernt from Extreme Wire EDM was present to respond to questions. The Business Relations Committee recommended approval of 12 years on the certificate. The public hearing was closed at 7:43 pm.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion made by Council Member Pettijohn, supported by Council Member Gates to approve Resolution No. 2861 amending Industrial Development District No. 92 for Extreme Wire EDM, 3055-3059 Broadway. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve Resolution No. 2862 approving the IFT Certificate for Extreme Wire EDM, 3055-3059 Broadway on $538,500 personal property for 12 years. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve Resolution No. 2863, granting an extension on IFT Certificate No. 2002-54 to Jireh Metal Products, 3635 Nardin for an additional 6 years for personal property. Their current IFT certificate is due to expire on 12/31/08. The Business Relations Committee recommended approval of the 6 year extension. Ronald Wierenga from Jireh Metal Products was present to respond to questions. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

1. Reports: Act 198 (Annual), DPW (Quarterly), Investments (September)

2. Minutes: Zoning Board of Appeals (October 15)

3. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Library: Benches –

Library Design Associates - $2,558.00

b. Library: Loveseat –

West Michigan Office Interiors - $1,334.00

c. DPW: Brush Grinding –

Michigan Wood Fibers - $3,650.00

d. DPW: Cemetery Paving –

Key Construction - $4,225.00

e. Administration: Annual Report/Calendar Printing

Grandville Printing Company - $3,780.00

f. Police: Shelves –

SRS Shelving Supply Company - $4,272.85

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, 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 made by Council Meringa, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to authorize the Motor Pool purchase of a vehicle lift from AES Equipment in the amount of $3,920.00 in the best interest of the City. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

· Potential Park Projects

· Jail per diem meeting that was held on October 14

· High rating of major street conditions from the Federal Aid System

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Ponstein, supported by Council Member Gates, to adjourn at 8:15 pm. The motion was APPROVED.

Marci L. Poley

Acting Clerk

Approved by City Council: November 11, 2008

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