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Supervisor Stuart Visser called to order the regular meeting of the Park
Township Board held on October 12, 2006 at 6 p.m.
at the Virginia Park Fire Station.
Present were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Treasurer Jan Steggerda, Clerk
Jeff Ebihara, Trustees Doug Dreyer, Gene Koopman, Amanda Price, John Van Iwaarden, and Attorney Dan Martin.
Doug Dreyer gave the
invocation. |
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The minutes of
the September 14, 2006 Board Meetings were approved as published. |
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The
Treasurer’s Report was given as follows:
Beginning
Balance...........................................................$2,443,961
Receipts........................................................................$ 269,071
Disbursements................................................................$
133,765
Ending
Balance...............................................................$2,579,267 |
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The Fire
Department report indicated 23 calls were made in the month of September and
$250 in property damages. Chief Gamby stated that they are hoping
to get nominated for the Homeland Security Grant and the Polaris Grant.
They will also try for the 2007 Homeland Fire Prevention Education Grant.
Gamby also reported on Fire Alarm Specifications for the Park Township Office
building. He gave four options for alarm systems:
A) Keep the building as is.
B) Smoke detectors in corridors and hallways, mechanical room,
and boardroom.
C) Smoke detectors in each office, hallway, corridor, and
restroom. Includes emergency strobe lights.
D) Bring building up to code. It would include all listed in
option C plus a sprinkling system, and a fire department
connection. If this building was being built today this
would be required.
Gamby stated his concerns with the
storage area in the upstairs mechanical room.
Ebihara stated that he, along with Deputy Clerk Daniele Dykens and Zoning
Assistant Sandy Brodie, has been looking into digitizing township records.
Visser will obtain information on insurance savings, and bids from 3 different
firms on options C and D.
Koopman suggested
receiving recommendations from insurance companies. |
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The Zoning
Administrator's Report listed 47 building permits for the month of
September and a total building permit activity of $3,258,000. |
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Koopman reported 7
Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in for September.
All establishments were in compliance and good condition. |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Tim Winslow, Spring Lake, announced that
he is running as an independent candidate for State Representative of
the 89th district.
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FINAL APPROVAL: HIDEAWAY
SHORES
Neil Sharpe stated that there were no
changes made to the plans.
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and
supported by Steggerda to grant final approval to Hideaway Shores Subdivision. Ebihara signed the mylar. |
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HAUNTED FOREST
AUTHORIZATION
Visser explained that Ron Holstine over saw the Haunted Forrest during the past
5 years for the Jaycees. The Jaycees decided not to sponsor the event this
year. Holstine requested approval to supervise the Haunted Forest this year as
a Park Township Recreation event.
Burmeister stated that
Holstine has enough volunteers and experience. They will reduce the
admission fee from $8 to $5. The only expenses will be for trash
removal, tarps, and gas for the generator. Flyers will be handed out
for advertising.
Visser stated that
liability insurance is already covered.
MOTION
MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Van
Iwaarden and supported by Ebihara to grant Ron Holstine the authority to
run the Haunted Forest at Winstrom Park under the Park Township Parks &
Recreation department |
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Visser stated that the budget adjustment is due to the purchase of the Wendt
property, and the completion time of Virginia Park. Both could not have been
foreseen. The adjustment is in the Parks Fund and will come out of the
dedicated millage.MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Steggerda
and supported by Ebihara to approve the budget adjustment in the Parks Fund.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Price submitted her committee reports. She stated that the Airport Survey is
complete, and is currently being processed. They finished in less time than
predicted, which is a cost savings to the Township. 477 residents were
contacted, and the results will be presented at the November Board meeting.
Van
Iwaarden, MACC Stormwater Committee, stated that the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Initiative (SWPPI) report has been submitted.
Van Iwaarden, Parks & Recreation Committee, stated that Internet recreation
sign-up by credit cards went extremely well. Van Iwaarden read a letter written
by Parks & Recreation Committee member Julie Riordan reporting on the successful
“You Go Dog” event at the Dog Park. The committee is also looking at ways to
reduce the cost of the Ashwood Reserve improvements. |
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Dreyer and
supported by Van Iwaarden to approve the check register for September and the
bills to be paid in October. |
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
(5 MINUTES PER PERSON)
No
additional comments. |
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BOARD COMMENTS
Visser reported that Ottawa County Commission voted to take Riley Trails into
their parks system.Visser stated that a location for the disposal of hazardous waste is being
looked at on Quincy Street by the Holland Township maintenance building.
Approval by the DEQ is needed.
Van Iwaarden thanked Earl Welling
for a successful 2006 Ottawa County Fair.
Ebihara stated
that he is serving as a Lakeshore representative on the West Michigan
Strategical Alliance. |
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ADJOURN
MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made Ebihara
and supported by Steggerda to adjourn. |
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Julie Northrup
Recording Secretary
10/16/06 |
