JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP WORK SESSION
April 28, 2008
SYNOPSIS
Jamestown Charter Township Work Session held April 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Members present: Scott Brouwer, Dan Jensen, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Steve Rau and Norma Shaarda. Absent without notice: Mike Sipe.
The Township Planner presented a request from a developer who desired to purchase Township land for an equestrian resort, campground, horse trails etc.
The board decided not to sell the land until it was referred to the recreation committee, who were to present a policy for sale of Township land.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Ruth Pruis
Jamestown Charter Township Clerk
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 19, 2008
SYNOPSIS
Jamestown Charter Township Regular Board Meeting held May 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Scott Brouwer, Dan Jensen, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, and Norma Shaarda and Mike Sipe. Absent with notice: Steve Rau. Opening prayer was given by Mike Sipe.
The minutes of the regular board meeting of April 21, 2008, the work session of April 28, 2008 and the consent agenda were approved.
The following motions were made, seconded and approved:
- to table the cemetery ordinance changes until next month.
- to request the sexton to get three bids for adding crushed concrete to the drives in Zutphen and Forest Grove Cemeteries and to accept the lowest bid.
- to request the sexton to get three bids for installing walls by the gate at Star Cemetery and to accept the lowest bid.
- to adopt the Schedule of Fees for purchase of graves in the Township Cemeteries up to the part that reads “Transfer of Ownership”. This section will be more clearly defined.
- to request a copy of the bill from Scott Guthrie for having his property tiled and pay ½ the bill if it is a reasonable amount. The Township requests a release from Mr. Guthrie.
- to accept correspondence from Pat Meyer.
- to purchase a table and 12 chairs for the conference room.
- to accept the letter of resignation from Ed Hoekstra from the Planning Commission. The Board thanks him for his services.
- to appoint Kurt Suidinski to fill the remainder of Hoekstra’s term. The term expires in December of 2008.
- to reassign the license and all covenants and agreements contained therein including the responsibility to pay the License Fee from PRD to Disselkoen Properties, Inc. for the billboard located on Township property Section 6.
- presented the bills
- approved payment of the bills
- adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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