City Council Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of November 10, 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, Randal Gelderloos, Steve Maas, Joshua Meringa, Carole Pettijohn, Stan Ponstein, and Mayor James Buck. Absent: None.

Also attending: Tammy Aue, Treasurer/Finance Directory; Matthew Butts, Assistant City Manager; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Kenneth Krombeen, City Manager; Mary Meines, City Clerk; and Dennis Santo, Police Chief.

Council Member Pettijohn gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to approve the November 10, 2008 agenda as provided. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Meringa supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 2008 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, that Fiscal Year 2008-2009 bills totaling $383,745.15 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

Brian Silvernail, Grand Rapids Real Estate, and Tim DeHaan, Westview Greenhouse, presented a concept drawing for property located at 44th and Ivanrest Ave.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Assistant City Manager Butts presented a request for Council to approve a grant agreement with MDNR. In April of 2007 the City applied for a grant to construct 8/10’s of a mile trail connection between Buck Creek Trail and Kent Trails along the Grand River. The total amount of the grant is $270,000 with the City to pay 56% or $151,200 and MDNR to pay $118,800. Construction could begin in the Spring of 2010 and the City could possibly split the costs over two fiscal years. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to approve Resolution No. 2864, accepting the grant for the Buck Creek/Kent Trail Connection. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Mayor Buck indicated the general consensus from the Park and Rec Board is to name the park Lee Street Park. Motion made by Council Member Gates, and seconded by Council Member Maas, to designate property located on Lee Street east of Dixie Ave. and west of Roys Ave. as Lee Street Park, 2900 Lee St., and to accept it into the City of Grandville park system. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

1. Reports: Police (Quarterly), Fire/EMS (October), Treasurer (October)

2. Minutes: Park & Recreation Board (September11)

Historical Commission (October 20)

Library Board (October 22)

3. Resolution No. 2865: Michigan Passenger Trains

4. Reschedule Start Time – December 8 City Council Meeting (6:00 pm)

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

The structure at 3720 Sioux Ct. is unsafe and has been condemned. City Manager Krombeen indicated a lein will be placed on this property for any costs related to the demolition. Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Ponstein, to award the demolition of 3720 Sioux Ct. to low bidder, JMB Demolition in the amount of $7,800.00 in the best interest of the City. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

City Manager Krombeen acknowledged the resignation of Council Member Ponstein due to his election to the Kent County Board of Commissioners. He will begin his new position on January 6, 2009. The Charter dictates that a Council vacancy must be filled within 30 days. Mr. Krombeen would like to begin the process of accepting applications and asked for input from the Council. It was recommended the City follow the same process used in 2006 with appointment at the January 26, 2009 meeting.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

· Congratulations to Council Member Stan Ponstein on his election to the Kent County Board of Commissioners

· Election statistics

· Condition of Federal Aid roads in the state

· Thank you to veterans for serving their country

· Clean Water Plant National Clean Water Act Recognition Award

· South Elementary tennis courts

· Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 1 at 7:00 pm

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to adjourn at 8:12 pm. The motion was APPROVED.

Mary L. Meines

City Clerk