JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
October 19, 2009 7:00 p.m.
10-19-01 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Miedema.
10-19-02 Opening prayer was given by Tim Tacoma.
10-19-03 Members present: Gary Boverhof, Scott Brouwer, Dan Jensen, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Norma Shaarda and Tim Tacoma. Absent: None.
10-19-04 Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to approve the agenda as presented. Carried.
10-19-05 The minutes of the regular board meeting held September 21, 2009 were approved as presented.
10-19-06 Public comment: George Landheer from the fire department shared some of his fire department concerns.
10-19-07 Motion by Jensen seconded by Shaarda to approve the consent agenda including all reports. The treasurer reported that the most recent bi-monthly check for revenue sharing is down $13,517. There was no report from the fire department. Carried.
10-19-08 Old Business: Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to approve Ordinance #09-004, an ordinance to prohibit parking on the Township Office lawns on the west and north side of the Township lot. Parking is provided in the Township parking lot. Signs will be placed to enforce this ordinance. Carried. (Copy attached.)
10-19-09 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Miedema to approve the 2009 Jamestown Tax Rate Request (form L-4029). Carried. (Copy attached.)
10-19-10 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Jensen to delay a decision regarding road paving in 2010 until there is a more concrete estimate of revenue for roads. This issue should be revisited in March 2010. Carried.
10-19-11 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Jensen to delay a decision regarding the Township Purchasing Policy until each board member has more time to review. Carried. (Copy attached.)
10-19-12 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Brouwer to reappoint Ted Woltjer to the Planning Commission for a three year term beginning in January 2010. Carried.
10-19-13 Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to reappoint Jeff Dykstra to the Planning Commission for a three year term beginning in January 2010. Carried.
10-19-14 Motion by Miedema seconded by Boverhof to appoint Tom Larabel as an alternate to the Planning Commission. Carried.
10-19-15 Motion by Boverhof seconded by Brouwer to reappoint Mark Lamers to the ZBA for a three year term beginning in January 2010. Carried.
10-19-16 Motion by Brouwer seconded by Boverhof to appoint Ron Terpstra as an alternate to the ZBA. Carried.
10-19-17 Motion by Pruis seconded by Jensen to present the bills. Carried.
10-19-18 Motion by Boverhof seconded by Jensen to pay the bills. Roll call vote: Carried.
10-19-19 Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Ruth Pruis
Jamestown Township Clerk