MINUTES OF THE SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

SEPT 5, 2006

 

1.          Called to order by Chair R. J. Poel at 7:30 AM

 

2.          Roll Call, Del South, Rich VanderKlok, R. J. Poel

 

3.          Others Attending Dale Mohr.

 

4.          Motion by South, seconded by VanderKlok, to approve minutes of August 21st. Carried.  Note: story in the press was not what the committee recommended. Committee recommended not designated the Timmer Farm as an off leash dog park.

 

5.          Moved by VanderKlok second by South to approve the purchase of additional furniture at the Library in the amount of $5,625.00.  Amount is in the 2006 budget. Carried.  See Attachment.

 

6.          Discussion about sidewalk ordinance.  Photos were reviewed that showed where the sidewalks are not lining up to meet sidewalks already in place.   Discussion about markers, where to be placed, round or square, who would be responsible to see that marker would be placed for the lot line or the sidewalk.  Committee reviewed the ordinance Sec 10.213. 

 

7.          7:55 AM Mannette joined with committee for input on the subject of sidewalks.                                             

7:55 AM Randy Feenstra also joined the meeting.

Concern was who will be responsible to place markers, and confusion as to what markers were for lot line or sidewalks. 

8:20AM Todd Stuive joined the meeting.

Issues were that about 25% of the sidewalks are placed incorrectly and not conforming to grade.  There needs to be standards where and how sidewalks meet and connections. 

Moved by VanderKlok, seconded by South, that any site plan submitted to the Township shall show sidewalk location if sidewalks are required.  No person shall construct a sidewalk without first having obtained a Sidewalk Permit from the Township. An as-built survey shall be filed with the Township certifying that the sidewalks were constructed according to the Township specifications.  This motion to be submitted to the board as the First Reading. Carried.

 

1.          Next regular meeting Sept 18th, 2006

 

      9.     Meeting adjourned at 8:51 AM