City Council Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009

The Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of April 27, 2009 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, Dick Richards, 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; Mary Meines, City Clerk; and Dan Steere, Deputy Police Chief.

Rev. Tom Pier-Fitzgerald, Grandville United Methodist Church, gave the invocation; and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to approve the April 27, 2009 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 2009 and to approve as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, that Fiscal Year 2008-2009 bills totaling $468,091.84 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

Wayne Veneklasen, 3722 Basswood, commented on the City website.

Dick Jasinski from SJ Wisinski addressed City Council re: the request from Magic Wan to grant local approval of a liquor license. They will be transferring the license from AMF Bowling Alley, 3700 Plainfield Ave. NE. He introduced the owner, Shelly Chu, and indicated her family is from Viet Nam and that he has known them for 12 years. The restaurant has been operating for 6 years in the Grandville location. Her family is hard working and operates locations in Cascade, Kentwood and Alpine. Percentage of alcohol sales at these locations is less than 10%. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 11 am – 10 pm; Friday, Saturday 11 am – 11 pm; and Sunday 12 – 9 pm.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Motion by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Richards, to approve Resolution No. 2887, recommending approval of the transfer of a liquor license from AMF Bowling Alley, 3700 Plainfield Ave NE, to Magic Wan, 4499 Ivanrest Ave. SE. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

City Manager Krombeen reviewed the MERS benefit changes for both the Police Rank and File and the Police Supervisory Units. Changes in both the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans were agreed to in the ratification of both units 2008-2011 contracts. The defined benefit plan employee contribution rate for Police Rank and File Unit will be reduced to 2.4% and the employee contribution rate for the Police Supervisory Unit to be reduced to 3.4%; both effective July 1, 2009. The defined contribution amounts will increase to 4% employee contribution and 10% City’s contribution; also effective July 1, 2009.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2888, approving the MERS defined benefit plan employee rate change for the POLC Supervisory Unit to 3.4% effective July 1, 2009. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, to approve Resolution No. 2889, approving the MERS defined benefit plan employee rate change for the POLC Rank and File Unit to 2.4% effective July 1, 2009. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Maas, to approve Resolution No. 2890, approving the MERS defined contribution plan employee contribution to 4% and City contribution to 10% for the POLC Supervisory Unit effective July 1, 2009. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve Resolution No. 2891, approving the MERS defined contribution plan employee contribution to 4% and City contribution to 10% for the POLC Rank and File Unit effective July 1, 2009. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

Reports: CWP (March), Investment (March)
Minutes: Historical Commission (March 18)
Reschedule City Council Meeting: May 25, 2009 to May 18, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. Clerk: Newsletter printing -

National Printing Inc. - $2,500

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve the Consent Agenda in the best interest of the City. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER’S

Finance Director Aue presented a request to change service providers for credit card payments of taxes and utility bills. With Point and Pay, the City will be able to accept credit card payments over the counter or over the phone and internet. The convenience will be passed on to the customer. Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Maas, authorizing the agreement with Point and Pay, Inc. to provide the service of accepting credit card payments in the best interest of the City. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Finance Director Aue indicated the Federal Trade Commission is enforcing a new regulation called “Red Flag Policy” as part of the Fair & Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) which requires an identity theft prevention program must be implemented by May 1, 2009. The Treasurer’s office has created a policy to fit the City of Grandville needs. In order to comply with the policy, the City will need to use a credit reporting agency to confirm identity of customers unable to produce proper identification or to transfer an account in person at City Hall. Equifax is the only credit reporting agency willing to have an account with an entity of our size and the minimum monthly fee is $200. Motion made by Council Member Gates, supported by Council Member Meringa, to approve the Red Flag Policy as presented effective May 1, 2009. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

· MML Region III Education Conference

· Vehicle registration and gas taxes

· WCET’s 20^th Anniversary – May 9th

· City of Wyoming Community Excellence Award for Team 21 - voted to represent Region III at the MML’s Annual Convention

· Significant community events – Special Olympics, First Reformed Church 150^th Anniversary, second graders tours, Senior Neighbors Dancing with the Stars, Texas Roadhouse 4^th of July fund raiser lunch, and Community for the Cure soccer game

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Maas, to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:52 pm for purposes of discussion of 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: May 11, 2009

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