JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

December 20, 2010  7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

12-20-01      The meeting was called to order by Miedema at 7:00 p.m.

 

12-20-02      Invocation was given by Jim Miedema.

 

12-20-03      Members present:  Gary Boverhof, Scott Brouwer, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Norma Shaarda and Tim Tacoma.  Absent: Dan Jensen.

 

12-20-04      Motion by  Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to approve the agenda as presented.  Carried.

 

12-20-05      The minutes of the regular board meeting held November 15, 2010 were approved as presented.

 

12-20-06      Public Comment:  No public comment was made at this time.

 

12-20-07      Correspondence:  There was no correspondence to share.

 

12-20-08      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to approve the consent agenda.  Carried.

 

12-20-09      Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to approve the request of  Walt Veldheer to construct a maintenance free pergola in Forest Grove Cemetery.  Carried.

 

12-20-10      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Tacoma to reappoint Clark Van Dam and Randy Zomerlei to the construction board of appeals for a two year term ending in December 2012.  Carried.

 

12-20-11      Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to appoint Kevin Wiersma to the construction board of appeals for a two year term ending in December 2012.  Carried.

 

12-20-12      Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to reappoint Jim Keppel to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term ending in December 2013.  Carried.

 

12-20-13      Motion by Brouwer seconded by Tacoma to reappoint Christine Webster to the Planning Commission for a three year term ending in December 2013.  Carried.

 

12-20-14      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Tacoma to approve the REU tables for water and sewer hookups.  Copy attached.  Carried.

 

12-20-15      Motion  by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to accept the bid from Prein & Newhof for removal of the 32nd Ave lift station at a cost not to exceed $7,700.  Copy attached.  Roll call vote: Carried.

 

12-20-16      Motion by Shaarda  seconded by Boverhof to approve the Ottawa County Road Commission pathway project estimate at a cost to be paid to the county for overhead and permit fees not to exceed $40,000.  After discussion,  Shaarda amended her motion to “not to exceed $30,000”.  Boverhof seconded the amendment.  Roll call vote:  Carried.  Copy attached.

 

12-20-17       Motion by Shaarda seconded by Pruis to set a public hearing for the 2011-2012 budget for the regular board meeting of January 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. or later.  Carried.

 

12-20-18      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Brouwer to approve the board meeting schedule for 2011 as presented.  Carried.  Copy attached.

 

12-20-19      Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to hold a work session  on January 10 at 7:00 p.m.  Carried.

 

12-20-20      The supervisor brought forth a discussion regarding Sunday Morning Liquor Sales as brought to the Township attention by the MTA.  Planner Anderson will research surrounding Townships and cities for information and bring a resolution to the next regular board meeting.

 

12-20-21      Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to present the bills.  Carried.

 

12-20-22      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to pay the bills.  Roll call vote.  Carried.

 

12-20-23      Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

 

 

 

Ruth Pruis

Jamestown Charter Township Clerk