JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 19, 2007
SYNOPSIS
Jamestown Charter Township Regular Board Meeting held November 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Scott Brouwer, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Steve Rau and Norma Shaarda. Absent with notice: Dan Jensen. Opening prayer was given by Ruth Pruis.
The minutes of the regular board meeting of October 15, 2007 and the consent agenda were approved.
The following motions were made, seconded and approved:
- to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the request from CBS Outdoor, Inc. to increase the size, height and setback requirements for billboards.
- to contract with Jonker Land Surveys PC to survey the north boundary of the Forest Grove Cemetery for $400.00.
- to purchase a taser for Deputy De Vries for approximately $920.
- to pay for the Supervisor to attend the MTA Conference in Detroit on January 8-11, 2008.
- to change the December board meeting to December 10 at 7:00 p.m. to accommodate those wishing to attend the MTA Christmas dinner on December 17.
- to hold a special election in February, 2008 to request a millage of .75 mills to build a $1.4 fire station if the Presidential Primary of January 15, 2008 is not held.
- presented the bills
- approved payment of the bills
- adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
The Township Planner reminded the board that there will be two open houses for the board and township residents to work on the Township Recreation Plan. The dates will be Tuesday, January 8, 2008 and Thursday January 24, 2008.
Copies of the full text of the proceedings are available for review at the office of the Township
Clerk.
Ruth Pruis
Jamestown Charter Township Clerk