PARK TOWNSHIP
MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 12, 2004

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Supervisor Stuart Visser called to order the regular meeting of the Park Township Board held on February 12, 2004 at 6 p.m.

Present were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Treasurer Jan Steggerda, Clerk Howard Van Raalte, Trustees Ed Marsilje, Gene Koopman and Amanda Price, and Attorney Dan Martin. 

Absent was Trustee Paul Van Dyke.

The Treasurer's Report was given as follows:

Beginning Balance, $2,420,528
Receipts,                $311,099
Disbursement,          $127,911
Ending Balance,     $2,603,717

The Zoning Administrator's Report indicated building permits were issued for 7 single-family homes in January and a total permit activity of $2,292,000.

Koopman reported 6 Liquor inspection reports had been turned in for January.  All establishments were in compliance and good condition.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jon Hulsing announced he is running for Circuit Judge.

Visser explained this amendment would change the name to Lakeshore Cottages, change an interior driveway, redefine the building envelopes and set a removal date for the existing structure.

Visser opened the public hearing.

Bob Winter, Abode Development, questioned if the removal date of the existing house can e made by the 8th building permit.

Visser closed the public hearing.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED:  A motion was made by Van Raalte and supported by Koopman to adopt the resolution granting the amendment to the Lakeshore Cottages P.U.D.

Koopman stated the existing house is not part of the project, July 1 was a reasonable time frame, and questioned when the 8^th permit would take place.

Winter could only guess no later than a year. 

Steggerda and Marsilje stated they were more comfortable approving the resolution as is. 

Visser explained the petition for this sanitary sewer system was adopted last month.

Visser opened the public hearing

Donald Eberhard, 1970 Driftwood Drive, explained he lives on the corner of Lake Breeze and Driftwood Drive and questioned if he can wait until sewer goes in on Driftwood to be assessed.

Visser explained on a corner lot the first street that acquires sewer is the district he will be in.  Eberhard would be assessed right away but is allowed 15 years to pay for it.  He would not be required to hook up until his septic fails. 

Visser closed the public hearing.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED:  A motion was made by Steggerda and supported by Van Raalte to adopt Resolution #3 establishing proposed SAD #19 as a special assessment district.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Van Raalte and supported by Steggerda to adopt Resolution #4 scheduling a hearing on the Supervisor’s assessment roll for SAD #19 in the amount of $53,512 to be held at 6 p.m. on March 11, 2004 at the township office.

OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS (JOHN SCHOLTZ/PARK12)

John Scholtz, Ottawa County Parks, gave an overview of the Park 12 Master Plan.  He noted it began in 2002.  They had several public meetings and put together an eight person advisory group.    They want to respect the uniqueness of the cottages, pay tribute to the history of the area and promote appropriate public use.

Van Raalte questioned the legalities of Parkside Marina.

Marsilje questioned if Park Township would have any control over new structures.

Price stated she feels it is a great idea to move the bike path away from the road.  She is concerned with extra parking spaces and how it can be controlled for the intended purpose.

Visser explained the Board, Road Commission and State Police must all be in agreement to speed limit changes.  James Street is marked at 45 mph east of 144^th Avenue.  West of 144^th Avenue the speed limit is 55 mph.  The Road Commission received a petition and recommended the speed limit between 144^th Avenue and 152^nd Avenue be posted at 50 mph.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED:  A motion was made by Van Raalte and supported by Koopman to approved the 50 mph speed limit on James Street between 144^th Avenue and 152^nd Avenue.

Visser stated last month the Board delayed action on this P.U.D. for the purpose of receiving advice from council.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED:  A motion was made by Marsilje and supported by Steggerda to go into closed session to receive advice or report from council.

Board adjourned to closed session.

Board returned to open session.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and supported by Marsilje to appoint a joint subcommittee of 3 Board members and 3 Planning Commission members to further examine the Kelly Ridge proposal.

Visser stated the three subcommittee members from the Board will be Gene Koopman, Amanda Price and Jan Steggerda.  The Planning Commission will appoint their own representatives.

Visser stated the Board authorized the use of certain depositories for township funds.  The Treasurer requested an amendment to include Mercantile Bank.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED:  A motion was made by Price and supported by Koopman to amend authorized depositories to include Mercantile Bank.

M.A.C.C. AGREEMENT/BYLAWS

Marsilje stated the Board received draft copies of modified bylaws to the M.A.C.C. He explained it is in a draft format because they are trying to get an indication from various political entities if this would pass if they finalized it.

MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Van Raalte to support the concept of the reinstated M.A.C.C. bylaws and agreement.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

No committee reports.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Steggerda and supported by Koopman to approve the check register for January and the bills to be paid for February.

No additional public comments.

Steggerda stated she is excited about the renovation plans for Park 12 and feels this is what the residents have been wanting for a long time.

ADJOURN

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Van Raalte and supported by Price to adjourn.