MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD HELD APRIL 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Bill Holland.

 

Prayer for guidance by Del South

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

Roll Call

Present:           Bill Holland, Daniel Carlton, Del South, Marvin VanSomeren, Richard VanderKlok

Absent:            Dale Mohr, Stanley Sterk -with notice

 

#070423-01 - Public Comments

 

No one was present to make public comments.

 

#070423-02 - Approval of agenda as presented for April 23, 2007

 

Moved by Richard VanderKlok, seconded by Del South, to approve the agenda as presented.

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#070423-03 - Communications, letters and reports: Received for information, to be filed:

 

A.    Sheriff Department Report for March 2007

B.     Jenison Historical Association Report for April 2007

C.     Library Report for February 2007

 

#070423-04 - Consent agenda

 

Moved by Richard VanderKlok, seconded by Marvin VanSomeren, to approve the consent agenda as presented.

a.         Approval of minutes of the regular board meeting held on April 9, 2007

 

b.         Approval of the regular Monthly Bills

 

            MOTION CARRIED.

 

#070423-05 - 2007 Subdivision Street Resurfacing Plan

 

Moved by Del South, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the Ottawa County Road Commission Subdivision Resurfacing Plan in the amount of $1,138,478.00

 

Note:               The Water/Sewer (Facilities) Committee recommended approval

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

#070423-06 - Elevated Water Tower Maintenance

 

Moved by Marvin VanSomeren, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve awarding the cleaning contract for the Bauer Road elevated tower to the low bidder in the amount of $3,000.00.

 

Note:               The Water/Sewer (Facilities) Committee recommended approval

One other bid of $3,900 was received

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#070423-07 - 2007 Chloride Program

 

Moved by Del South, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the Ottawa County Road Commission Chloride Program in the estimated amount of $15,356.25.

 

Note:               The Water/Sewer (Facilities) Committee recommended approval

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#070423-08 - Road Closure Request

 

Moved by Marvin VanSomeren, seconded by Daniel Carlton, to approve granting the request for the Road Closure Permit for a block party on Buist Dr.  The Ottawa County Road Commission must issue the permit, but Township approval is required.  The approval for the request is subject to the following conditions:

·         Time is no more than 3 hours between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

·         All blocked property owners give permission in writing for the closure

·         The applicants take all necessary steps to make sure the area is safe

 

Note:               The Water/Sewer (Facilities) Committee recommended approval

The request was for Saturday, May 5, 2007

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#070423-09 - Purchase New Mower for Parks/Cemetery

 

Moved by Del South, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the purchase of a new mower for the Parks/Cemetery, a Kohler, 60", 30 HP for $7,936.00 from Westenbroek Outdoor Power Equipment, Jenison, and to sell the two old mowers (2000 Exmark, approximate value $6500.00 and 1997 Kubota, front deck, approximate value $2500.00)

 

            Note:               The Services Committee (and Parks Director) recommends approval

Other bids:

a.                   Corner Sales, Byron Center Ave, Byron Center, MI, Ferris Zero Turn, 30 HP/61".  Kohler engine. Not in stock. $9,475.00, Briggs engine, 30 P/61", in stock $8,975.00;

b.                  Kubota of  West Michigan, 100th Street, Byron Center, MI, Exmark, 31 HP, 60" mower, $8,630.64

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#070423-10 – Public Comment

 

Jim Holtvluwer, Ottawa County Commissioner, introduced himself.

 

#070423-11 – Board Open Discussion

 

Bill Holland stated that the MDOT meeting was successful and many members of the public received information about the Baldwin St. construction project.

 

#070423-12 - Reports from Standing Committees

 

            Water/Sewer committee minutes of April 9, 2007

           

Services Committee meeting minutes of April 16, 2007

 

#070423-13 - Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

 

 

                                               

William Holland, Supervisor

 

                                               

Del South, Clerk