City Council Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011

The Grandville City Council Regular Meeting of April 11, 2011 was called to order by Mayor James Buck at 7:00 pm.

Present were Council Members Randal Gelderloos, Steve Kauffman, Steve Maas, Joshua Meringa, Carole Pettijohn, and Mayor James Buck. Absent: Council Member Dick Richards.

Also attending: Matthew Butts, Assistant City Manager; Tammy Hopman, Finance Director/Treasurer; Randy Kraker, City Attorney; Ken Krombeen, City Manager; Mike May, Fire Chief; Mary Meines, City Clerk; Dennis Santo, Police Chief; and Todd Wibright; CWP Superintendent.

Rev. Tom Pier-Fitzgerald, Grandville United Methodist 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 April 11, 2011 agenda as presented. The motion was APPROVED.

Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, to waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2011 and approve with corrections. The motion was APPROVED. Corrections to the minutes of March 28, 2011 include: under the Public Comment – Eric Larsen item changed to read “commented on” rather than “asked for support of”; and under the City Manager’s Report section, the paragraph re: contract extension with Synagro Central LLC change the expiration date of the contract to read April 30, 2012.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Gelderloos, that bills for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 totaling $99,700.90 as presented by the City Manager, be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to pay the same. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by a roll call vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Peter Varga and Bill Kirk from ITP gave a presentation regarding the ITP millage question on the May 3 ballot.

Dave Bulkowski, Disability Advocates of Kent County, asked for a “yes” vote on the May 3 ITP millage question.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

City Manager Krombeen reviewed the background of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding Michigan Medical Marihuana Act passed by voters in 2008. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft ordinance on April 6 and is recommending City Council adopt the draft ordinance as presented. The draft creates a section to allow, as a home occupation, a qualified medical marihuana caregiver to possess, grow, store or dispense marihuana for use in compliance with the State Act and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed ordinance does not authorize or prohibit dispensaries. City Attorney Kraker indicated the proposed ordinance reflects what State Law requires but does not go beyond that – the major focus of the ordinance is where these activities may be conducted within the City.

Council Member Kauffman asked if a caregiver needs to own the property where they operate from. City Attorney Kraker indicated he was not aware of that requirement.

A caregiver named Todd from Hudsonville indicated that he has stopped growing in his home because of security risks and would like to see marihuana dispensaries allowed. Currently, he meets patients at public locations and the sales look like an illegal drug deal.

Council Member Maas said he felt the draft ordinance is good. He indicated he is open to considering allowing dispensaries but, for now, would like to see how the law is going to work.

Council Member Kauffman’s concern is with confidentiality and feels should keep an open mind regarding dispensaries.

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Kauffman, to introduce Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 281-B, Medical Marihuana Regulations. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

Motion made by Council Member Meringa, supported by Council Member Pettijohn, tabling the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 281-B. The motion was approved.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items presented under the Consent Agenda included:

1. Reports: Fire/EMS (March), Treasurer’s (March)

2. Minutes: Planning Commission (April 6)

3. Miscellaneous Purchase Orders and Requests:

a. CWP: Valve Exerciser – E.H. Wachs - $7,175.32

Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, 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

City Manager Krombeen indicated the Police Department records management project was authorized in March of 2009 and now an Interagency Agreement with the City of Wyoming is before Council. Chief Santo explained the costs associated with the project as included in the agreement. Motion made by Council Member Maas, supported by Council Member Meringa, authorizing the Interagency Agreement with the City of Wyoming for the Police Department records management system. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote.

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

COUNCIL COMMENTS

· March 19 Art Blast Gala at the Grandville Library

· Reduction in library funding since 2000

· April is Autism Awareness Month

· Grandville Jenison Chamber of Commerce nominations for citizen of the year and for scholarships

· New KDL Director is Lance Werner

· MML Capitol Conference

· 2^nd grade visits to City facilities will begin on Tuesday

· City BBQ is May 25

· Peck St. Park Dedication will be held on May 23 24*

· Governor Snyder’s visit to Grand Rapids

· Senior Center newsletter