JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

April 18, 2011  7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

04-18-01                      The meeting was called to order by Miedema at 7:00 p.m.

 

04-18-02                       Invocation was given by Gary Boverhof.

 

04-18-03                      Members present:  Gary Boverhof, Dan Jensen, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Norma Shaarda and Tim Tacoma.  Absent: Scott Brouwer.

 

04-18-04                      Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to approve the agenda as presented.  Carried.

 

04-18-05                      The minutes of the regular board meeting held March 21, 2011 were approved as presented.

 

04-18-06                      Public Comment:  No public comment was made at this time.

 

04-18-07                      Correspondence:  There was no correspondence to share.

 

04-18-08                      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Jensen to approve the consent agenda.      Carried.  Pruis reminded the board that Searchlight Ministries will hold a Sunrise Service in the Forest Grove Cemetery on Easter morning as they do  every year.  Tacoma inquired about the bids for paving of 48th Ave.  Miedema informed the board that the county will be accepting the bids and will let Jamestown know the results.

 

04-18-09                      The public hearing was opened for the request from Speed Wrench, Inc. for an Industrial Exemption Certificate for acquisition of new personal property.  Roger Wesorick, representing Speed Wrench, was present to answer questions.  Comments and questions regarding the application were entertained.

 

04-18-10                      Motion by Jensen seconded by Boverhof to close the hearing.  Carried.

 

04-18-11                      Motion by Jensen seconded by Boverhof to approve the application from Speed Wrench, Inc. in the amount of $85,160 for a period of twelve years.           Roll call vote: Carried.  Copy of resolution attached.

 

04-18-12                      Motion by Tacoma seconded by Boverhof to approve the bid from Georgetown Construction Co. in the amount of $22,765.00 for abandonment of the 32nd Ave. Pump Station.  Roll call vote: Carried. Copy attached.

 

04-18-13                      Discussion was held regarding the construction of the Fred Meijer Pathway in Jamestown.  The supervisor informed the board the bids will be opened for construction on May 6, 2011 after which Jamestown Township can decide if we wish to continue with the project or not.  Byron Township has withdrawn from the project so the pathway will no longer connect to Kent trails.

 

04-18-14                      Price for land rent was discussed.  The township has several acres of land rented to farmers.  A comparison study was done and it was determined that land rent in the township ranges from about $90 to $120 per acre and sometimes more.  Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to request $100 an acre for this season.  Carried.

 

04-18-15                      The rental of the house on 24th Ave. that belongs to the township was discussed.  Motion by Boverhof that a spreadsheet be developed to determine income vs. expense and repairs before the board makes a decision.  Motion seconded by Jensen.  Tacoma requested that a walk-through be done of the property to determine long and short term repairs that would need to be done.  Boverhof and Jensen agreed to amend the motion.  Carried.

 

04-18-16                      One member brought up the red barn on Greenly Street that the fire department is now using.  The fire department will no longer need it when the Forest Grove addition is complete so the fire chief announced that the utility bills for the barn will no longer be paid by the fire department.  Pater would like to have the barn and move it.  Boverhof stated that it is worth some money as he has moved one in the past.  Decision regarding the building was delayed for more information.

 

04-18-17                      Motion by Jensen seconded by Shaarda to present the bills.  Carried.

 

04-18-18                      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Jensen to pay the bills.  Roll call vote.  Carried.

 

04-18-19                      Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

 

 

 

Ruth Pruis

Jamestown Charter Township Clerk