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