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PARK TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED
MAY, 2002
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The
regular meeting of the Park Township Board held on May 9, 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
April 11, 2002 were approved as printed. |
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The
Treasurer's Report was given as follows:
Beginning Balance
$2,493,434
Receipts
$ 96,458
Disbursements
$ 126,007
Ending Balance
$2,463,885 |
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The
Fire Department report indicated 18 calls were made in the month of April
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 9
single-family homes in April and a total of $2,951,000. |
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Koopman
reported that 6 Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in for April.
Everything appears to be acceptable.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and
supported by VanDyke to accept the Liquor Inspection Reports. |
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PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Tom
Nelis, Lakeshore Blessing of Bikes, explained the Blessing of the
Bikes was held at the fairgrounds on April 28 and requested approval
to hold the same event next year on the 4th Sunday of April
Price
asked for a report on how things went.
Nelis
stated there were about 250 bikes in attendance and that they raised
approximately $1,200 for Habitat for Humanity, Good Samaritan
Ministries and St. Vincent’s.
Price
stated it looked like the event was well managed.
Koopman
stated he stopped by the event and felt the activities went well and
heard of no complaints recorded by residents.
Nelis
commented the Fair Board is pleased with how the event was handled.
Deputy
Brian Buter, Ottawa County Sheriff Department, noted the event had
sufficient security, was well managed, and he noticed no problems.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte
and supported by VanDyke to grant approval to the Lakeshore Blessing
of Bikes Inc. for an event to be held at the fairgrounds on April 27,
2003.
Phil
Tanis, 20 ½ West 8th Street, a candidate for the 30th
District State Senate Seat introduced himself and stated one of his
reasons for running is to reestablish local control in government.
Brad
Knoll, 152 E. 24th Street, a candidate for the position of
58th District Court Judge, introduced himself and
distributed a biographical pamphlet.
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ANCHORAGE
MARINE SERVICES PUD AMENDMENT
Visser
opened the public hearing.
Jeff
Cavanagh, 1963 Bower Street, explained the request to amend the PUD in
order for an addition on the back storage building, which would
consist of six units.
Visser
closed the public hearing.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje
and supported by Koopman to adopt the report and grant the request for
Anchorage Marine Service PUD Amendment.
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WATERWAY
PINES PUD AMENDMENT
Visser
opened the public hearing.
Doug
DeKock, Geenen DeKock Properties, referred to the site plan depicting
the additional 18 units requested.
He noted the Planning Commission has recommended this project.
Visser
closed the public hearing.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and
supported by Marsilje to adopt the report and grant the request for
the Waterway Pines Condominium PUD Amendment.
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TIMBERLINE
ACRES WEST PHASE I
Neil
Sharp, Exxel Engineering, explained that the Planning Commission had
some concern about the status of the paving and completion of this
project. He noted the
final course of blacktop is down. He referenced the concern about the depth of the water in the
pond. He stated the pond would never get more than 2 ft of water in
it. He explained 26 lots are planned.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje
and supported by Price to grant final approval to Timberline Acres
West Subdivision Phase 1.
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HOLLAND
HISTORICAL TRUST
Sally
Michel, Holland Historical Trust Chairperson, referenced an article
she wrote to the Holland Sentinel and highlighted that having an
archivist working regularly will greatly increase the materials
available for all. Having daily access onsite will facilitate those
involved in visiting the museum. Providing research in the building
will establish a more educational experience. Redirecting money from
the Joint Archives to a staff archivist will enhance the service for
the money.
VanRaalte
referred to a letter submitted by Dr. Robert Swierenga, Research
Professor, A.C. VanRaalte Institute, Hope College.
Sally
Michel noted the museum has an outstanding educational program.
She stated that more than 11,000 school children have been
through on tours.
Judd
Bradford, Holland Historical Trust Vice Chair, explained that the
decision to house their own paper collection would better serve this
community, make history more available, and better support their
organization.
Jeffrey
Reynolds, Director of the Joint Archives, felt there would not be any
conflict with the organizations. He hoped that if they pull the
material out of the Joint Archives, the same services would be offered
at their location. He
noted that Dr. Swierenga has since made an agreement with the curator
of the museum to write a book on the Holland Fire.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and
supported by Marsilje to approve the Holland Historical Appropriation
Renewal Agreement in the amount of
$3,000.
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APPOINTMENTS
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte
and supported by VanDyke to approve the reappointment of Phil Hill to
a second three year term on the Planning Commission.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman
and supported by VanDyke to approve the reappointment of Carol
Bowerman to a second three year term on the Planning Commission.MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje
and supported by VanRaalte to approve the reappointment of Harold
Burrell to a second three year term on the Planning Commission.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by VanRaalte
and supported by Koopman to approve the reappointment of Paul VanDyke
to a second three year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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FIREWORKS
PERMIT
Visser
noted that Melrose Pyrotechnic, Inc. is the applicant and that a
Certificate of Liability Insurance has also been filed for the Van
Andel Fireworks.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and
supported by VanDyke to approve the Van Andel Fireworks Permit for
July 4, 2002 at the South Pier.
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DISORDERLY
CONDUCT ORDINANCE
Deputy
Brian Buter, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department, stated currently
there is an ordinance in place but the language has become outdated.
He stated the new ordinance still contains a number of the old
requirements. He noted typically the State Law is practiced and this
ordinance would be used with discretion.
Price
inquired about the penalty for any violations of this ordinance.
Buter
commented this a misdemeanor offense.
Price
questioned how this ordinance would connect with the Holland State
Park rules.
Buter
stated the State Park has administrative rules that they follow.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman
and supported by Marsilje to adopt the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance.
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MICHIGAN
VEHICLE CODE ORDINANC
Ed
DeVries, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department, explained the current
Uniform Traffic Code has some deficiencies. He recommended approval of
the Michigan Vehicle Code Ordinance.
He stated the ordinance would automatically be updated as the
State changes the code.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje
and supported by VanRaalte to adopt the Michigan Vehicle Code
Ordinance.
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WATER/SEWER
CONTRACT
Visser
stated bids were received for a water/sewer contract for Whitman
Avenue, Wisteria Drive and Oak Street.
He recommended the contract be awarded to Al’s Excavating in
the amount of $155,471.60.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje
and supported by Koopman to award the Whitman Avenue, Wisteria Drive,
Oak Street Water/Sewer Contract to Al’s Excavating in the amount of
$155,471.60.
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SUMMER
TAX COLLECTION
Visser
referenced the agreement to collect summer taxes for the area schools
for $2.50 per parcel this year and $2.75 per parcel in 2003.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman
and supported by Price to approve the Summer Tax Collection Agreement.
Marsilje
asked the current rate.
Visser
explained the rate has been $2.25 for the past three years.
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Visser
stated the committee recently met and recommends renewing the Macatawa
Greenway Partnership Appropriation Agreement at $4,000.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by Koopman to approve the Macatawa Greenway Partnership
Appropriation Renewal Agreement in the amount of $4,000.
Visser
noted the recommendation to renew the Holland American Legion Band
Appropriation Agreement in the amount of $500.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by Price to approve the Holland American Legion Band
Appropriation Agreement in the amount of $500.
AIRPORT
COMMITTEE
Price
stated the members of the committee have met with the airport
representatives and reviewed the language revisions of the lease.
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PAYMENT
OF BILLS
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje
and supported by Koopman to approve the check register for April and
the bills to be paid for May.
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ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE & BOARD
Price
referred to the number of Mac TV letters the board received.
Visser
stated the board should probably discuss that issue again once the
survey results are in.
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ADJOURN
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED:
A motion was made by VanRaalte and supported by Koopman to
adjourn.
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Michelle
Veldhof, Recording
Secretary |
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