MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN
CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD HELD MARCH 10, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The
meeting was called to order at
Prayer
for guidance by Richard VanderKlok
Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll
Call
Present: Bill Holland, Daniel Carlton, Del
South, Richard VanderKlok, Marvin VanSomeren,
Stanley Sterk
Absent: Dale Mohr
Fred Brander, 7543 Walnut
Ave., represented the committee and commented on the Fair Tax Petition.
#080310-02 -
Approval of agenda as presented for March 10,
2008
Moved by
Richard VanderKlok, seconded by Marvin VanSomeren, to approve the agenda as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-03 -
Communications, letters and reports: Received for information, to be filed:
A. Sheriff Department Report
for January
2008
B. DPW Report for January 2008 and February 2008
C. Planning Commission minutes
of March 5, 2008
D. Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of February 27, 2008
E. Senior Center Monthly Activity Report for February 2008
F. Fire Department Report Annual Report for 2007
G. General Ledger Report February 2008
H.
Code Enforcement Officer’s February 2008 Monthly Report
I.
Letter from Al Rietberg dated February 26, 2008
J.
Library Report for December 2007
K.
January 2008 Road Commission Report
#080310-04 -
Consent agenda
Moved by Marvin VanSomeren, seconded
by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
a. Approval of minutes
of the regular board meeting held on February 11, 2008
b. Approval of the regular monthly bills and monthly bills
c. Approval of Final Plat of Lowing Woods
Phase 5
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-05 - Purchase Truck
Moved by Richard VanderKlok, seconded by Marvin
VanSomeren, to approve the purchase of a 2008 truck from Borgman Ford for the
low bid of $17,505.94
and to trade in a 2002 Dodge for $2,800
Note: The
Finance Committee recommended approval
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-06 - Lease Agreement with
Michwave
Moved by Richard VanderKlok, seconded by Daniel
Carlton, to approve the lease agreement with Michwave
Note: The
Finance Committee recommended approval
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-07 - (PUD801) Meijer (Lake Michigan
Credit Union), 550 Baldwin, Georgetown
Moved by Del South, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to
approve the preliminary development
plan for (PUD801) Meijer (Lake Michigan
Credit Union), 2929 Walker Ave. Grand Rapids, for the Planned Unit Development
for a drive-in establishment (credit union) under Chapter 22, on a parcel of
land described as P.P. # 70-14-13-300-075, located at 550 Baldwin, Georgetown
Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, as shown on the following documents:
1. The application dated 12/19/2007;
2. The narrative dated January 14, 2008;
3. The site plan dated 2/20/08;
4. The entry elevation and front elevation as provided;
5. The letter dated February 20, 2008;
6. The dumpster enclosure as presented on the plan dated 2/20/08;
7. The landscape plan dated 2/20/08;
8. The overall plan dated 2/20/08;
9. The site grading and utility plan dated 2/20/08; and
10. The site plan presented by
the applicant for the open space area.
Based on the findings that:
1. The qualifying conditions in Sec. 22.2 are met:
2. The information as per Sec. 22.5 is provided, and
3. The plan meets the ordinance requirements of Sec.
22.10 as follows:
a. The qualifying conditions in Sec. 22.2 are met (as
previously determined);
b. The proposed PUD is compatible with surrounding uses
of land, the natural environment, and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the development;
c. The proposed uses within the
PUD will not possess conditions or effects that would be injurious to the
public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
d. The proposed project is
consistent with the spirit and intent of the PUD District, as described in
Section 22.1 and represents an opportunity for improved or innovative
development for the community that could not be achieved through conventional
zoning;
e. The proposed PUD meets all
the site plan requirements of Chapter 22 including Section 22.8, D.
And with the following conditions:
1. The landscaping plan for the open space area is
submitted to the Township for administrative approval to verify that the plan
meets at least the minimum amount of trees in the streetscape requirement.
2. Signage is provided directing any traffic entering the
credit union site from the west that the circulation is one way to the east and
no left turn allowed for the vehicle to enter from the west turning to the
north.
3. A Storm Water
Drain Permit is submitted at the time a building permit application is
submitted;
4. The proposed deed
restrictions, covenants, or similar legal instruments (including language
relating to the maintenance of the landscaping in the open space) to be used
within the PUD as per Sec. 22.5(D)(d) are submitted at the time a building
permit application is submitted; and
5. All signs meet ordinance requirements other than for
elements shown on the approved PUD plan.
Note: The Planning Commission recommended approval
Yeas: Bill
Holland, Daniel Carlton, Del South, Richard VanderKlok, Marvin VanSomeren,
Stanley
Sterk
Nays: none
Absent: Dale Mohr
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-08 - Public Comment
No one was present to make public comments.
#080310-09 - Board Open Discussion
It was noted that the Spring Cleanup was approved by
the Board to be held on May 3, 2008.
Cost is as follows: $3.00 car, $5.00 truck and $1.00 per foot for a
trailer. The time is to be from 7:00
a.m. until noon.
Marvin VanSomeren stated that the park plan was on
track and the Services Committee would meet on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:30
a.m. He said that he attended an event
at the Senior Center.
#080310-10 – Add an Item to the
Agenda
Moved by Stanley Sterk, seconded by
Del South, to add an item to the agenda regarding a letter about real estate
signs in non-residential districts.
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-11 – Sign Ordinance
Moved by Stanley Sterk, seconded by Marvin VanSomeren,
to send the letter regarding signs to the Planning Commission and ask them to
review and comment on revising the sign ordinance relating to real estate signs
in non-residential areas.
MOTION CARRIED.
#080310-12 – Announcement of any scheduled meeting or meeting
attended of interest to board members
There was none.
#080310-13 - Reports from Standing Committees
Finance Committee
minutes of March 7, 2008
Water/Sewer committee
minutes of February 11, 2008
#080310-14 - Meeting adjourned at 7:46
p.m.
William Holland, Supervisor
Del South, Clerk