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The
regular meeting of the Park Township Board held on April 11, 2002, at 6
p.m. was called to order by Supervisor Stuart Visser.
Present
were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Clerk Howard VanRaalte, Trustees Ed
Marsilje, Amanda Price, Gene Koopman and Paul VanDyke. Jan Steggerda was
absent. |
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The minutes of
March 14, 2002 were approved as printed. |
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There
was no Treasurer’s Report made. |
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The
Fire Department report indicated 19 calls were made in the month of March
with $700 in property damage. Fire
Chief Ken Fought reported that the equipment is in good working order. |
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The
Zoning Administrator's Report indicated building permits were issued for 5
single-family homes in March and a total of $1,995,000. |
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Koopman
reported that 6 Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in for March.
Everything appears to be acceptable.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte and
supported by Marsilje to accept the Liquor Inspection reports. |
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PUBLIC
COMMENTS
No
audience comments. |
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LIBRARY
REPORT
Barb
Osborn, Herrick District Library Representative, introduced the new
Library Director, Tom Genson.
Tom
Genson, Herrick District Library Director, stated the library is beginning
its budget planning, is undertaking a strategic plan, and due to increased
use of the north side branch they anticipate adding a part-time person to
the staff. |
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OLDE
HUNTERS CROSSING II
Rick
Pulaski, Nederveld Associates, represented Olde Hunters Crossing LLC. He
stated the plan has 29 lots with the same configuration as the preliminary
plat; sewer and water are installed and gravel is down.
Visser
noted that the Planning Commission has recommended approval for this
project. He also stated a letter of credit has been received to ensure
the completion of paving.
Price
noted at Planning Commission the members asked that the project be ready
for blacktop before coming to the board for approval.
Koopman
inquired if it was ready for blacktop.
Pulaski
stated yes.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanRaalte to grant final approval for Olde Hunters Crossing
Phase 2. |
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POLICE/E-UNIT
MILLAGE RENEWAL
Visser
explained that our millage expires in one year and that Holland Townships
has expired this year. He stated this is a four-year renewal.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte and
supported by Marsilje to adopt the resolution to place the Police/E-Unit
Millage Proposition on the August 8, 2002 Primary ballot. |
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OTTAWA
COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Visser
reviewed the Ottawa County Road Commission paving estimates. He stated the
Road Commission would fund half of Waukazoo Drive and 152nd
from Lakewood Blvd. to Riley Street.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and
supported by Marsilje to approve the list of project estimates from Ottawa
County Road Commission.
VanDyke
noted the intersection of 152nd and James Street is in dire
need of repair. |
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BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS
Visser
reviewed the 2001-2002 Budget Adjustments. He noted the large adjustment
in the Parks Fund is due to the Pine Creek Trail project being ahead of
schedule.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanRaalte to approve the 2001-2002 Budget Adjustments dated
April 11, 2002. |
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HOLLAND
HISTORICAL TRUST
Visser
explained that this request was not received at the time of the budget
meeting but the Finance Committee recommends renewing the one-year
appropriation of $3,000 for museum services.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED: A motion was made by Price and supported by
Koopman to approve the $3,000 appropriation for the Holland Historical
Trust.
VanRaalte
stated his concern about the separation issues of the Holland Historical
Trust and the Joint Archives.
Marsilje
agreed further information on the separation should be requested.
Visser
stated the original request for appropriation was to support the museum
services.
Price
referred to the letter noting the number of citizens in the township
utilizing the museum services.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanRaalte to table the appropriation issue until a report is
given by a Holland Historical Trust representative regarding the
separation of the Trust and Joint Archives.
Price
inquired if the Joint Archives and museum were one entity.
Visser
stated no.
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
UTILITIES
COMMITTEE
Marsilje
stated the request from Holland Township to extend a sewer line along 144th
Avenue.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanRaalte to approve working in connection with Holland
Township on the extension of a sewer line along 144th Avenue.
VanDyke
inquired if bids were taken.
Visser
explained the estimate is for $243,955 and as a border street the cost
would be split equally by the townships.
AIRPORT
COMMITTEE
Price
reported that the committee reviewed the inspection report from the State
of Michigan, and is finalizing the renewal of the lease.
FAIRBOARD
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PAYMENT
OF BILLS
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanDyke to approve the check register for March. |
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ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE & BOARD
No
additional comments.
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ADJOURN
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte and
supported by VanDyke to adjourn.
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Michelle
Veldhof, Recording
Secretary |
