JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

November 15, 2010  7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

11-15-01    The meeting was called to order by Miedema at 7:00 p.m.

 

11-15-02    Invocation was given by Ruth Pruis.

 

11-15-03    Members present: Gary Boverhof, Scott Brouwer, Dan Jensen, Jim Miedema, Ruth Puis and Norma Shaarda.  Absent: Tim Tacoma.

 

11-15-04    Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to approve the agenda as presented.  Carried.

 

11-15-05    The minutes of the regular board meeting held October 18, 2010 were approved as presented.

 

11-15-06    Public Comment:  No public comment was made at this time.

 

11-15-07    Correspondence:  Letter received for information from Lori Koetje regarding banning the burning of leaves and brush in the Township. (Attached.)

 

11-15-08    Motion by Shaarda seconded by Jensen to approve the consent agenda.  Carried.

 

11-15-09    The clerk reported that the Cemetery Sexton is having a dead tree removed in Jamestown cemetery at a cost of $1,190.  It has become a safety liability. Other reports were received for information.

 

11-15-10    New Business:  Paul Geerlings, Ottawa County Drain Commissioner, presented a request to reroute the water from the Elmer Poortenga farm (Shoemaker Drain).  Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to petition the drain commissioner to select a three member board to determine the need to  convene a hearing  to establish a branch for the Shoemaker Drain, authorizing the supervisor and clerk to sign the petition.  Roll call vote:  Carried.  Opposed Scott Brouwer.  (Information attached.)  

 

11-15-11    Steven Boss, superintendent of water and sewer, presented an analysis of water and sewer charges in the Township.  He requested an adjustment in hook up and billing fees.  After discussion, a motion was made by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to adopt a sewer resolution to adjust the sewer usage charges, changing from a flat rate to a usage rate based on water metered usage during the winter months.  Roll call vote: Carried.  (Resolution attached.)

 

11-15-12     Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to adopt a water resolution to adjust the water usage fees to $2.02/1000 GAL plus a ready-to-serve quarterly charge of $22.00 per residential equivalent unit.  Roll call vote: Carried.  (Resolution attached.)

 

11-15-13    Motion by Jensen seconded by Shaarda to present the bills.  Carried.  Boss, water & sewer superintendent, asked about the utility billing being “on-line”.  It was determined that the $3,000 it cost to have it on line  in real time was not a prudent way to spend the money so only taxes and assessing will be on line.

 

11-15-14    Motion by Jensen seconded by Shaarda to pay the bills. Roll call vote: Carried.

 

11-15-15    Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

 

 

Ruth Pruis, Jamestown Township Clerk