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PARK TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING MINUTES - DRAFT
AUGUST,
2002
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The
regular meeting of the Park Township Board held on August 8, 2002, at
6p.m. was called to order by Supervisor Stuart Visser.
Present
were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Clerk Howard VanRaalte, Treasurer Jan
Steggerda, Trustees, Ed Marsilje, Amanda Price, Gene Koopman and Paul
VanDyke. |
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The
minutes
of July 11, 2002 were approved as printed. |
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The
Treasurer’s Report was given as follows:
Beginning
Balance $2,429,165
Receipts
$ 254,310
Disbursements
$ 221,321
Ending
Balance
$2,462,154 |
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The
Fire Department report indicated 26 calls were made in the month of July
with damage of $1,900. |
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The
Zoning Administrator's Report indicated building permits were issued for
11 single-family homes in July and a total of
$3,154,561. |
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Koopman
reported that 7 Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in from July.
All establishments were in compliance and good condition.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made and supported to
accept the Liquor Inspection Reports. |
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PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Mary
Ann Hardy, 326 Trail, and John and Virginia Swierenga, 314 Trail expressed
their concerns with paintball war games in Keppel Park at 168th
Ave. and Lakewood Blvd.
Martin
explained in 2000 the Township adopted a Discharge of Firearms Ordinance
that prohibits the paintball air guns being used.
He also noted the damage to the trees is malicious destruction of
private property.
Koopman
stated he would forward the available license plate numbers to Sgt.
DeVries and have the police make contact with the registered vehicle
owners. |
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ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SECTION 4.11 AND 4.18
Visser
explained under the old building code fences and accessory buildings
required a building permit. Under
the new building code it is not a requirement.
If adopted, the ordinance will require a zoning permit allowing
control of set backs on lots, placements on lots and fence heights.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED:
A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Marsilje to adopt a
zoning ordinance amendment on section 4.11 and 4.18.
Koopman
inquired if there are any radical changes to the ordinance. Martin
stated the requirement of the zoning permit is the only change.
Steggerda
inquired about the price of the zoning permit.
Visser
stated zoning permits are based on the dollar value and he will check with
the Building Department. |
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WYOMING
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM BOND CONTRACT
Visser
explained that in March 2002, Park Township approved a notice of intent to
issue an obligation for the Wyoming Water System improvements.
The Wyoming plant is expanding and they want to sell bonds to cover
the cost. We are considered
participants in the Wyoming Water System and each governmental unit
participating needs to pass a resolution authorizing the Clerk and
Supervisor to sign the bond contract.
The share allocated to Park Township is 4.16% making the total
dollar value $270,400 that will be put into water rates.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED:
A motion was made by Marsilje and supported by VanRaalte to
authorize the signing of the Wyoming Water Supply System Bond Contract.
VanRaalte
inquired about the percentage rate for the bond issue.
Visser
stated that Mr. Zarzecki from the Ottawa County Road Commission calculated
this figure based on actual water use and projected water use. |
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Utilities
Committee:
Marsilje
stated the Utilities Committee would like Park Township involvement with
the following four projects: the
sewer lift station on 160th and James, the 152nd
water main extension from James to Riley, the Lakeshore Dr. county water
project, and a sewer lateral at the new fire station on 160th.
The
Utilities Committee also discussed the fee they are currently collecting
and charging for sewer inspections, water inspections and water service. It was discovered they are paying out more money that what is
taken in. The committee
wants to set the fees at $45 for service calls and inspections that
originated in the Utilities Department.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED:
A motion was made by Marsilje and supported by Koopman to
increase the utilities service calls and inspection fees to $45.
Marsilje
noted the intent is to cover actual cost with a little extra money so
they won’t have to come back every year to adjust fees as inspectors
increase their costs.
Visser
commented that a $5.00 spread would also help administrative costs, form
printing, and other such expenses.
Price
stated she would have preferred to know about this resolution prior to
the meeting.
Steggerda
stated that we are still lower that most municipalities in the area.
Visser
clarified this does not apply to permits issued by the Building
Department for plumbing on the inside of homes.
It is just originating from the Utilities Department.
And for service calls that Holland Township runs for us for
repairing existing pipes.
Koopman
inquired if rates are increased, is there a way to have our fees
automatically increased.
Martin
replied he will see if it is legally permissible.
Price
inquired about the lift station on 160th and James.
Visser
stated that station has been in our sewer master plan for years.
If anything else is developed in that area, a new station will be
required. This is a
township obligation. Lift
stations are expensive. They
need to be upgraded or new ones need to be put in.
This is what trunkage charges are set aside for, so that funds
would be available.
Airport
Committee:
Price
stated that Dan Martin has finished the drafts of the lease for the
airport.
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PAYMENT
OF BILLS
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED:
A motion was made and supported to approve the check register for
July and the bills to be paid for August. |
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ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE AND BOARD
No
audience comments.
Koopman
inquired about the injured party from the race.
It was noted he is fine.
Marsilje
apologized for missing some MACC Watershed Committee meetings due to
scheduling conflicts. He
asked for someone else to represent Park Township on the watershed study
group.
Price
stated she would be willing to represent Park Township on the Watershed
Subcommittee.
Marsilje
inquired about the length of ZBA meetings, feeling they need to be more
structured.
VanDyke
stated the problem derives from applying for building permits and are in
the process of changing the application form.
Price
stated the Planning Commission meetings have also gotten too long.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED:
A motion was made and supported to adjourn. |
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Julie
Northrup, Recording
Secretary |
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