JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
July 20, 2009 7:00 p.m.
07-20-01 The meeting was called to order a 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Miedema.
07-20-02 Opening prayer was given by Jim Miedema.
07-20-03 Members present: Gary Boverhof, Scott Brouwer, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Norma Shaarda and Tim Tacoma. Absent: Dan Jensen.
07-20-04 Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to add to the agenda fire department request to purchase a new fire truck and the request from the supervisor to attend the MATS Conference. Carried.
07-20-05 The minutes of the regular board meeting held June 15, 2009 were approved as presented.
07-20-06 Public comment: There were no public comments.
07-20-07 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to approve the consent agenda including all reports. Carried.
07-20-08 Old business: Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to purchase the personal sound system set for the Supervisor at a cost of $150.00. Carried.
07-20-09 New business: Motion by Shaarda seconded by Tacoma to adopt the Zoning Ordinance amendments as presented. 1. Keeping of 4-H animals; 2. Building height limit; and 3. Digital signs limits. Carried. (Copy attached.)
07-20-10 Motion by Brouwer seconded by Tacoma to add investment policy language to the section of Byron Bank’s Investment Policy. Carried. (Copy attached.)
07-20-11 Motion by Tacoma seconded by Shaarda to renew the present Fire Chief contract (Mel Van Rhee) on a monthly basis until a new chief is hired. Carried.
07-20-12 Motion by Pruis seconded by Tacoma to postpone indefinitely a decision to hire a consultant to oversee sewer negotiations. Carried.
07-20-13 Motion by Brouwer seconded by Shaarda to postpone until the next meeting a decision regarding the request for a lease extension for GR Outdoor for the advertising sign. The board requested a comparative study for prices and to have our attorney look at the agreements before a decision is made. Carried.
07-20-14 Motion by Miedema seconded by Boverhof to renew the funding request from Ottawa County Economic Development Office, Inc. for one year at a cost of $1,540. Carried.
07-20-15 Motion by Tacoma seconded by Shaarda to approve the fire department purchase of a new fire truck from Crimson Fire at a cost of approximately $490,000 including loose equipment. Roll call vote: Carried.
07-20-16 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to approve the attendance of Miedema at the MATS Conference on October 21-23 in Frankenmuth. Carried.
07-20-17 Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to present the bills. Carried.
07-20-18 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Tacoma to pay the bills. Roll call vote: Carried.
07-20-19 Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Ruth Pruis
Jamestown Township Clerk