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