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Art 1 |
Supervisor Stuart Visser called to order the regular meeting of the Park
Township Board held on May 11, 2006 at 6 p.m.
Present were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Clerk
Jeff Ebihara, Trustees Doug Dreyer, Gene Koopman, Amanda Price, John Van Iwaarden, and Attorney Dan Martin.
Absent was Treasurer Jan Steggerda.
Stu Visser gave the
invocation. |
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Art 2 |
The minutes of the
April 13, 2006 Board Meeting were approved as published. |
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Art 3 |
The
Treasurer’s Report was given as follows:
Beginning
Balance...........................................................$2,870,924
Receipts........................................................................$
74,402
Disbursements................................................................$
200,848
Ending
Balance...............................................................$2,744,479 |
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Art 4 |
The Fire Department report indicated 20 calls were
made in the month of April and $10,600 in property damages. Chief Gamby
reported that the Pierce truck final inspection will be on Monday, May
15. If approved, delivery is expected on Tuesday, May 16. It is
expected to be in service two weeks after delivery. |
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Art 5 |
The Zoning
Administrator's Report listed 10 building permits for the month of
April and a total building permit activity of $3,972,000. Visser
noted that the number of permits is about 50% higher than last year at
this time. |
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Koopman reported 3
Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in for April.
All establishments were in compliance and good condition. |
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ART 7 |
PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Jane Johnson, 442 Lakeshore Dr., voiced
her concerns about Kepple Park, and asked the Board to remove all lawn
debris that was dumped, replace the large gate with a smaller one, and
add signage prohibiting motorized vehicles.
Arlan Meekhof, Olive Township Supervisor,
announced his candidacy as Republican for State Representative.
Gretchen Fisher, 131 N. 160th
Ave., asked the Board to seriously consider her requests stated in a
letter to all Board members. |
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APPOINTMENTS
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and supported by Van Iwaarden to
reappoint Gene Koopman to a second term on the Planning Commission.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and supported by Ebihara to
reappoint Janet Magennis to a second term on the Planning Commission.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Van Iwaarden and supported by Koopman to
appoint Jeff Wincel to a first term on the Planning Commission.
Visser stated that Renee Kolean did not
wish to be reappointed to a third term on the Planning Commission.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Dreyer to
reappoint Jim Hertel to a third term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. |
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E UNIT MILLAGE
Visser explained that Park Town has a
joint E Unit program with Holland Township. Based on population,
Park Township supports 40%. The Townships would like the millage
placed on the Primary Election ballot.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Price to
adopt the resolution authorizing E Unit Millage be placed on the
August 8, 2006 Primary Ballot.
Koopman stated that the E Unit
millage pays for the personnel and their equipment.
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FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATION
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Ebihara and supported by Van Iwaarden to
approve the fireworks permit application for JVA Enterprises for July 3
with a rain date of July 4 for the annual Van Andel display.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Dreyer to
approve the fireworks permit application for Captain Boom Fireworks LLC
for June 24 with a rain date of June 25 on Lake Macatawa for a private
wedding celebration at 796 Hazelwood. |
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CEMETERY RATES
Visser stated that Cemetery Sexton Nick
Unger is recommending increases to the cost of cemetery lots to
$400/$1000 for Lakewood Cemetery, and $250/$750 for Lakeshore and
Ventura Cemeteries.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Van Iwaarden and supported by Koopman to
adopt the new cemetery rates effective June 1, 2006. |
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AIRPORT MEETING DATE
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Price and supported by Dreyer to approve
the Park Township Airport meeting as a regular board meeting to be held
at the Beechwood Reformed Church, May 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Van Iwaarden asked
for volunteers to help with set up on Wednesday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m.,
and clean up following the meeting. |
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Van Iwaarden, Parks & Recreation, gave a
progress report on the fairground improvements. He asked for permission
to have M.C. Smith proceed in finding a contractor to pave the front
entranceway prior to the fair beginning July 24.
Dreyer stated that he thought we were
going to get a whole project proposal and then proceed.
Van Iwaarden stated that the cost of
moving the dog park fence is covered by funds from the dog park
construction project.
Barb Burmeister, Parks & Recreation
Director, stated that we should have bids from M.C. Smith for the June
Board Meeting.
Visser stated that dividing the project
should not make a change in the total cost.
There was no objection from the Board to
proceed with bids for the paving of the fairground entranceway.
Van Iwaarden stated that the Parks and
Recreation Committee is planning to enhance the Ashwood road end. A
public input forum will be held on site Monday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Van Iwaarden stated that the soccer
program is once again filled, and overloaded with participants. There
is a great need for more land for soccer fields.
Ebihara stated that he is very impressed
how well the soccer program is run. It’s a great experience for the
children as well as for himself as an assistant coach.
Price submitted a report on her
subcommittees. She noted that the MACC discovered that the Interconnect
Agreement covers only one year. The preliminary recommendation is to
ask units of government who receive transmission of the interconnect to
participate in its maintenance. |
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CLOSED SESSION: LAND ACQUISITION
Visser asked for a motion to go to closed
session for the purpose of discussing the possible purchase of real
property.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION
CARRIED: A motion was made by Dreyer and supported by Koopman to go
into closed session to consider the purchase of real property.
Roll Call Vote: Unanimous
The Board adjourned to closed session.
The Board returned to open session. |
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PAYMENT
OF BILLS
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
Koopman
and supported by Van Iwaarden to approve the check register for April and the bills
to be paid in May. |
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Brian
Rexford, 1762 Main St., questioned how the meeting of the airport is
going to be publicized. He suggested using the sign at the Fairgrounds.
Price
stated that an add will be in the Holland Sentinel on May 14, 16, and
18.
Van
Iwaarden stated that he will request the use of the Beechwood Reformed
Church sign for publicizing the meeting.
Visser
stated that the meeting is informational only. It is not to persuade
people to be for or against the airport. |
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BOARD
COMMENTS
Visser
stated that the beams for the bike path bridge on Ottawa Beach Road are
under construction. The contractor is still considering May 31 as a
completion date.
Visser
stated that the two dams at Pine Creek Trail were damaged. One has been
repaired bringing the water level back up on Horseshoe Pond. The other
dam will be repaired in the near future.
Visser
stated that a bid package is being prepared for the bike path repair
program.
Visser
stated that the Blue Cross renewal came in considerably higher than
estimated, and other options will be considered.
Price
stated that fencing should be considered around the cemeteries.
Ebihara
stated that the school election was successful. He thanked all workers
involved, and feels that they are prepared for the August Primary and
the November Election.
Van
Iwaarden stated that the Ottawa County Road Commission will conduct
their yearly public forum for township representatives on Tuesday, May
23 at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Haven.
Ebihara
stated that the Fire Department should consider an open house for the
public to view the new fire truck. |
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ADJOURN
MOTION MADE;
MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and supported by
Van Iwaarden to adjourn. |
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Julie Northrup
Recording Secretary
05/16/06 |
