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PARK TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING MINUTES - DRAFT
SEPTEMBER, 2002
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The regular meeting of the
Park Township Board held on September 12, 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, Ed Marsilje, Amanda Price, Gene Koopman and Paul
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The minutes of August 8, 2002
were approved as printed. |
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The
Treasurer's Report was given as follows:
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Beginning Balance $2,462,154
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Receipts $ 38,244
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Disbursements $ 253,121
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Ending Balance
$2,247,277
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The Fire Department report indicated 21calls
were made in the month of August with $31,000 in property damage, primarily
a vehicle fire. |
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The Zoning Administrator's Report indicated
building permits were issued for 11 single-family homes in August and a
total of $7,267,000. |
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Koopman
reported that 3 Liquor Inspection reports had been turned in from August.
All establishments were in compliance and good condition. |
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PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Steve
Dibble, 184 Blain Avenue, voiced his concerns regarding garbage disposal
services arriving too early in his neighborhood. He noted that Holland
has an Ordinance stating garbage disposal services cannot arrive before
7:00 a.m.
Visser
stated garbage services like to be out the residential areas before kids
are on the streets.
VanDyke
explained there are a lot of school busses in Park Township, and garbage
disposal services are trying to stay out of their way.
Marsilje stated he would like to see garbage disposal services arrive
later so people would not put their garbage out the night before.
Price
suggested the neighborhood could ban together and choose one service that
arrives at a good time and they may even get a better cost.
VanRaalte agrees garbage trucks can be a little too noisy at times,
however he is not bothered by their hours.
Visser
stated he would call local garbage disposal services to see what can be
done, and will report his responses.
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PUBLIC HEARING: PUD AMENDMENT CAMP GENEVA
Visser opened the public hearing.
Dave
Vanderwel, Executive Director, Camp Geneva summarized the PUD
Amendment. He showed on a map where they want to add new buildings,
move existing buildings, relocate the pool and add a recreation area.
He also noted if the Park Township Board approves this Amendment, it
would still need to go to DEQ for their approval.
Visser closed the public hearing.
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
Koopman and supported by Steggerda to approve the resolution and report
granting the Camp Geneva PUD Amendment.
Price
stated the new plan allows a buffer between Camp Geneva and the
neighbors to the south.
Koopman commented the plan is a good idea. It opens up some green
spaces and gives them activity areas. It makes good logical sense.
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PUBLIC HEARING: PUD
AMENDMENT LAKE RANCH CONDOMINIUMS
Visser opened the public hearing.
Robert Zaagman presented a site plan of Lake Ranch Condominiums Building
C. He explained they want to move the east wall out 3 1/2 feet on unit
17 and 5 feet on unit 19. The purpose is to enclose two patio units.
No other changes at this time.
Visser closed the public hearing.
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
Marsilje and supported by VanDyke to approve the resolution and report
granting the Lake Ranch Condominium PUD Amendment.
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PUBLIC HEARING: PUD
AMENDMENT HOLIDAY WEST MOBILE HOME PARK
Visser explained the purpose of the amendment is for an additional 30
ft. x 32 ft. accessory building in the RV area.
Visser opened the public hearing. No one commented.
Visser closed the public hearing.
Price
stated the intention of the building is to store lawn maintenance
equipment. She also noted that comments and letters from neighbors were
all in favor for the new building.
Visser commented he has had all positive feedback, too.
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
Steggerda and supported by Koopman to approve the resolution and report
granting the Holiday West Mobile Home Park PUD Amendment.
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SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
VARIANCE: WILDFLOWER (160TH AND JAMES)
Ted
Bosgraaf, 2449 Lake Michigan Avenue, presented a history of the
developments leading up to the proposed Wildflower subdivision. He
requests a variance to the subdivision ordinance so that an
interconnecting road to Silver Ridge Subdivision will not be required.
Visser stated after listening to the residents and reading their
letters, the only fair and just thing to do is to preserve their
neighborhood the way it was when they bought their homes. He also
explained a “YES” vote would mean an interconnecting road would not
be required.
Kim
Pustover, 242 Sandcastle Drive & Dan Oegema 1437 Sandy Run Drive
expressed their views to leave the road a culdesac.
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
Koopman and supported by Marsilje to grant the variance for the proposed
Wildflower Subdivision.
Steggerda stated this is not an approval of the Wildflower
subdivision.
Visser stated this is an approval of the variance to section 4.1.
Martin confirmed these statements.
Steggerda questioned if we grant this variance and Bosgraaf goes back to
the Planning Commission with the plan is this a PUD?
Martin answered correct. It will still need to go to the Planning
Commission for recommendation to the Township Board.
Price
noted that Bosgraaf tabled his PUD request pending the outcome of this
hearing.
VanRaalte commented that he normally supports the planning staff.
However, in this case he feels they are wrong. He also stated when new
developments happen, that people perceive to be bad, many times the
problems do not materialize.
Price
stated neighbors who bought into this subdivision thinking they are
going to be protected, can feel overwhelmed by the thought of a
connecting road.
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SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY: FABER PLAT
Greg
Raad, Nederveld Associates, presented a map of Faber Plat located on
Woodwind Drive. It is a small piece of property currently zoned R3 and
the developers want to put two single-family lots there.
Visser
stated the Planning Commission recommended it for approval.
Price
stated there was a lot of discussion on splitting this property because of
the continuous nature of some of the lots and when they were going to be
developed. This is what was originally presented.
MOTION
MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and
supported by VanRaalte to grant preliminary approval to Faber Plat.
Steggerda noted that the end of Woodwind Drive is a “temporary”
turn-a-round. People who buy these lots will know the road will
eventually be extended.
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FAIR
BOARD SCHEDULE
VanDyke spoke on behalf of the Fair Board. They are asking for approval
to hold flea markets on the fairgrounds in the summer of 2003.
Visser specified the dates of the flea market would be held on April 26,
May 24, June 28, August 23 and September 27. The month of July is
omitted due to the Ottawa County Fair.
Marsilje questioned the overnight camping for vendors.
VanDyke stated only one camping night is allowed preceding the flea
market day.
Steggerda questioned where the flea market would be located.
VanDyke stated the location of the flea market would be in the tree
area.
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
VanDyke and supported by Steggerda to approve flea markets on the Ottawa
County fairground in 2003.
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MILLAGE REQUEST
Visser briefed the millage request, and stated everyone received a copy
prior to the meeting. He noted everything is consistent except the
police protection millage. Our grants are just beginning to run out and
expire and we will have to pay a larger portion of the police
protection.
Marsilje noted we are at our maximum, and asked if we are going for a
higher millage.
Visser stated we just voted for 8/10 mil that will kick in next year.
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
VanRaalte and supported by Steggerda to approve the millage rate
request.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
No
Committee Reports.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
Steggerda and supported by VanRaalte to approve the check register for
August and the bills to be paid for September.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE & BOARD
Representative Barb VanderVeen attended the Board Meeting to familiarize
herself with the members.
Marsilje noted the West Michigan Alliance would like knowledgeable
representation on the West Michigan Alliance Board. They suggested the
Board to read their handout in detail and get acquainted with the
presentation.
Marsilje noted the Library Report stated Holland Township gets a second
representative. He questioned if Park Township gets second
representation on the Board.
Visser replied the representation gets phased in.
Price
stated she is impressed with Attorney Dan Martin. He has done an
outstanding job and suggested we send a letter to his partners
commending him on his work.
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ADJOURN
MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by
VanRaalte and supported by Steggerda to adjourn.
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Julie
Northrup
Recording Secretary
9/19/02 |
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