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Supervisor Stuart Visser called to order the regular meeting of the Park
Township Board held on June 14, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the Park Township Office.
Present were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Treasurer Jan Steggerda, Trustees Bret
Docter, Doug Dreyer, Amanda Price, John Van Iwaarden, and Attorney Dan Martin.
Absent was Clerk Jeff
Ebihara.
Amanda Price gave the
invocation. |
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Art 2 |
The minutes of the
May 10 regular board meeting were approved as published. |
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The
Treasurer’s Report was given as follows:
Beginning
Balance...........................................................$3,213,154
Receipts........................................................................$
270,643
Disbursements................................................................$
221,216
Ending
Balance...............................................................$3,262,581 |
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Art 4 |
The Fire Department Report
indicated 16 calls were made in the month of May, and $13,300 in property
damages. |
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The Zoning Administrator’s
Report listed 36 building permits for the month of May; 4 were new single-family
homes, and a total building permit activity of $2,487,425. |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (2
MINUTES PER PERSON)
Representative Meekhof
referred to the conceptual agreement on the Single Business Tax replacement and
encouraged the boards feedback. He highlighted a water quality issue (methane
digester) that interests him.
Visser asked for
Representative Meekhof comments on House Bill 4780-4788.
Representative Meekhof
stated it doesn’t seem to have much support and as it stands right now didn’t
expect it to be passed.
Docter inquired
about the waste energy and the potential for a pilot farm possibly
Dykhuis Farm.
Meekhof stated
Dykhuis Farm has one and it is usually not about the equipment or the
ability to get the manure off the farm but rather about creating power
and in turn using it.
Van Iwaarden
stated this is an amazing technological advancement. The MACC Watershed
Committee is putting a lot of time and effort into this project.
Mimi Fritz, City
of Holland, discussed the Bridge Celebration scheduled for Sunday, June
24, 2007 with events running from 1:30-4 p.m. and the official bridge
dedication at 3 p.m. |
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APPOINTMENT:
HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD
Visser introduced
Susan Van Allsburg.
MOTION MADE; MOTION
SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Docter and supported by Van
Iwaarden to appoint Susan Van Allsburg to a 4 year term on the Herrick District
Library Board. |
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RENTAL REQUEST:
FAIRGROUNDS
Visser referred to the
Ottawa County Fair request from Michigan Farm Stock Truck and Tractor
Pullers Association to hold an event on Sunday, June 24 from noon to 4
p.m. He explained noise should not be a factor as the event attracts
mainly street legal pickup trucks.
Van Iwaarden commented he
conversed with the Ottawa County Fair Board regarding this request and
they are in favor of the board approving the event. A new clay runway
that is being prepared for a fair event would benefit from this truck
and tractor pull by helping level and pack the clay.
MOTION MADE; MOTION
SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Van Iwaarden and
supported by Price to approve the request for rental of the fairgrounds
on June 24, 2007 for Michigan Farm Stock Truck and Tractor Pullers
Association.
Dryer inquired if this is
a one-time request.
Visser stated yes.
Van Iwaarden added this
organization is raising funds for spina bifida. |
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STORAGE BARN
ROOFING
Visser reviewed
the estimates for the storage barn roofing project. The bids were close
but he recommended the proposal from V & S Siding Inc. for the following
reasons: types of shingle, warranty and rake boards were included with
bid.
MOTION MADE;
MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Dreyer and
supported by Van Iwaarden to approve the storage barn roofing proposal
from V & S Siding Inc. in the amount of $9,665. |
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OTTAWA BEACH ROAD
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Visser stated requests
have been made to himself and the Ottawa County Road Commission to make the
pedestrian crossing at Anchorage safer.
Ottawa County Road Commission did not
support the idea of striping a crosswalk but would rather consider signage at
each end if requested by township board action.
Steggerda inquired
if this would include the area of the DNR parking lot.
Visser felt the
final determination would be left to the Ottawa County Road Commission.
Docter commented
that there are other areas such as Oakwood & Ottawa Beach Rd. with the
similar problem and the township may want to consider them in the
future.
MOTION MADE;
MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Docter and
supported by Steggerda to encourage the Ottawa County Road Commission to
consider the request for signs in the area starting around Waukazoo
Drive all the way to the west of the DNR launch site.
Docter hoped the
bike shoulders along Lakewood Blvd. would help get the road cyclists on
appropriate paths. |
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Price
highlighted that Rosemary Ervine was appointed to the Executive Committee for
the MACC.
Price stated the
Request for Qualifications for the Park Township Airport has been
submitted to the Michigan Contractor and Builder for publication.
Price stated the
West Michigan Airport Authority discussed grants for a fire truck,
recommended security access and issues with heavy-duty trucks.
Van Iwaarden
submitted a written committee report reviewing Park 12, MACC Watershed
Project, Parks and Recreation, and Mt. Pisgah Dune Funding.
Docter suggested
that a subcommittee from the Planning Commission look at several
portions of the ordinance that may need to be updated. He noted home
occupation is one area specifically that shows exclusivity. |
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION MADE; MOTION
SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Steggerda and supported by
Dreyer to approve the check register for May, and the bills to be paid in June. |
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC
COMMENTS (5 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Dave Siegers, Ottawa
Aviation Vice President, discussed the following events scheduled at the Park
Township Airport this summer: Big Bird Classic, Light Support Fly-In, Aviation
Workshops for kids and the August 18 Air Affair.
Visser referred to
property at the end of Perry Street owned by Chuck De Feyter. He
explained the right of way east of the section line was vacated years
ago. Mr. De Feyter has offered to donate the south 33 ft of that 225 ft
section that would be necessary to complete Perry Street. The township
does not assess for section line roads so the road improvement would be
at the townships expense.
Docter asked if
that portion is all gravel now.
Visser stated no
it goes beyond the end of the gravel.
Docter questioned
how many feet beyond the end of pavement.
De Feyter stated
the pavement stops by Black Stallion Farms therefore approximately ¼
mile.
Visser explained
the Ottawa County Road Commission would want a cul de sac.
Docter inquired if
any utilities would need to be extended.
Visser stated that
water would be part of Mr. De Feyter’s expense.
De Feyter stated
the offer is contingent upon getting approval for the private sewer
system.
Mike Toscano, 1228
Oakhampton Rd. called attention to the excessive weeds on the south side
of the fairgrounds along Post Avenue. He asked the township to work
with the Ottawa County Road Commission to maintain the area better. |
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BOARD COMMENTS
Van Iwaarden referred to
the paving schedule to resurface the entire Tiffany Shores Subdivision. An error
occurred and Goldeneye Dr. and Goldeneye Ct. were omitted from the list that was
supposed to be repaved by the Ottawa County Road Commission. He reviewed the
estimate of $35,844 to add the 1622 ft for Goldeneye Dr. and Goldeneye Ct.
MOTION MADE; MOTION
SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Van Iwaarden and supported by
Docter to contact the Ottawa County Road Commission to include Goldeneye Dr. and
Goldeneye Ct. in the paving project.
Steggerda
discussed the growth of the township and the potential need for
additional office space/workroom at the township office. She
recommended that a study committee be appointed to determine the need.
Docter stated it
is a good opportunity to look at the need and review the existing floor
plan as well as staffing hours and responsibilities.
Visser appointed
Brett Docter as Chairperson, Jan Steggerda, and Eric Davis to serve on
the study committee to review the need for additional offices/workroom.
Visser stated the
home at 704 Lakewood Blvd. is scheduled for demolition on June 27.
Visser commented
that the window replacement and gym floor repair at the fairgrounds
community building would take place in July and August. He asked if
there was interest in pursuing more quotes for the two to three thousand
bricks in need of replacement.
Van Iwaarden
expressed interest in finding someone with a competitive price.
Docter stated he
didn’t see the need to take it to that extent.
Van Iwaarden
stated the reason why the bricks under the windows have deteriorated so
much is because of the leakage.
Dreyer stated if
the township is going to fix the building lets do it right.
Docter referred to
the Park Township Airport Subcommittee soliciting comments regarding the
lease extension. |
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ADJOURN
MOTION MADE; MOTION
SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Steggerda and supported by Van
Iwaarden to adjourn. |
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Michelle Veldhof, Recording Secretary
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