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PARK TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING - APPROVED
JANUARY 10, 2002
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The
regular meeting of the Park Township Board held on January 10, 2002, at 6
p.m. was called to order by Supervisor Stuart Visser.
Present
were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Clerk Howard VanRaalte, Treasurer Jan
Steggerda, Trustees, Gene Koopman, Ed Marsilje, Amanda Price, and Paul
VanDyke. |
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The minutes of
December 13, 2001 were approved as printed. |
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The
Treasurer's Report was given as follows:
Beginning Balance
$2,311,288
Receipts
$ 35,733
Disbursements
$ 245,937
Ending Balance
$2,101,083
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The Fire
Department report indicated 10 calls were made in the month of December
with $6,500 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 10
single-family homes in December and a total of $3,555,000. Visser reviewed
the year-end permit totals. |
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Koopman
reported that 6 Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in for December.
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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MACATAWA
GREENWAY REPORT
Ken
Freestone, Executive Director, Macatawa Greenway, made a presentation on
the organizations ongoing and upcoming projects in the region.
Robin
Nichols, Macatawa Greenway President, stated her appreciation for the
support from the township. |
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PUBLIC
HEARING: WATER SAD 73
Visser
opened the public hearing.
Kelly
Brunink, 1738 Summit St., stated he owned three lots in this area and
explained that a couple years ago they inquired about getting water &
sewer installed. He reviewed the costs and decided to install a deep well.
He supported the water going through in the street but was
concerned about the cost. He requested information about getting a
variance on his properties.
Visser
explained the petition currently shows he would have three minimum
payments of $2050. He
reviewed the map showing his lots 3,4, & 33.
He stated there would be some savings if the lots were combined.
Brunink
inquired about the process of combining the lots.
Visser
explained a Lot Merger Agreement would need to be filed through the
Assessors Office.
Visser
closed the public hearing.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte and
supported by Koopman to adopt Resolution 3 establishing proposed Water SAD
73 as a Special Assessment District.
Marsilje
referred to the blank space in Resolution 3 on page 4.
Visser
stated a new copy has been distributed but due to Mr. Brunink’s request
the amount would need to be recalculated.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanDyke and
supported by Koopman to adopt Resolution 4 scheduling a hearing on the
Supervisors Assessment Roll for Water SAD 73 in the amount of
$26,490 to be held at 6 p.m. on February 14, 2002 at the Park
Township Office, 52-152nd Avenue.
Steggerda
questioned if there was a deadline in which the lot agreement merger
should be filed in order for it to be recalculated before publication.
Martin
stated it should be filed ten days prior to publication. |
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
UTILITIES
COMMITTEE
Marsilje
explained that the committee met recently and recommended installing sewer
in Whitman Avenue under the deferred plan.
Visser
noted there was no petition circulated but it was the recommendation of
the engineer to install sewer at the same time as the water. He stated the
estimated cost is $171,250 for both water and sewer. |
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PAYMENT
OF BILLS
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte and
supported by Marsilje to approve the check register for December and bills
to be paid for January. |
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ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE & BOARD
Ken
Freestone, Macatawa Greenway, noted he has brochures available for the
board and public.
VanDyke
referred to the Ottawa County Fair Financial Statement that was submitted
to the board.
VanRaalte
stated there are a number of expenses that are much higher than last years
but thought that was probably due to the timing of the invoices.
Earl
Welling, President of the Ottawa County Fair Board, explained that some of
the figures are actually in the prior year.
He stated their fiscal year ends September 30.
He also explained that the state is behind in their contributions.
VanDyke
requested that the Ottawa County Road Commission be contacted about
removing some trees near the intersection of 168th and Riley
Street.
Koopman
commended the work of the fire department on a recent accident at 160th
and Perry Street. He stated he was very impressed with their service.
Steggerda
referred to the Year End Building Permit Summary.
She stated that permits are no longer needed for fences or
accessory buildings less than 200 square feet. She stated her concern
about people not meeting the setbacks requirements.
Martin
stated he would research this. He stated that it might be possible to seek
a zoning permit.
Koopman
noted that in the past there were requirements about the number of
accessory buildings allowed on a property.
He questioned how this would be monitored if permits were no longer
allowed.
Marsilje
inquired if next months meeting should be changed to the south side.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanRaalte to approve changing the February 14, 2002 Board
Meeting to be held at 6 p.m. at the Maatman Center located at 669
Harrington Avenue. |
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ADJOURN
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte and
supported by Marsilje to adjourn. |
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Michelle
Veldhof, Recording
Secretary
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