JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

June 20, 2011 7:00 p.m.

06-20-01                  The meeting was called to order by Miedema at 7:00 p.m.

06-20-02                  Invocation was given by Ruth Pruis.

06-20-03                  Members pre sent: Gary Boverhof, Scott Brouwer, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Norma Shaarda and Tim Tacoma.  Absent with notice: Dan Jensen.

06-20-04                  Motion by Pruis seconded by Tacoma to add zoning administration to the agenda.  Carried.                         .

06-20-05                  The minutes of the regular board meeting held May 16, 2011 were approved as presented.  

06-20-06                  Public comment: Bob Karsten, County Commission, talked about the redistricting of the County Commission districts.  After the next election, Jamestown will be in a new district so he will no longer be our commissioner.  He also gave some information on the County budget.

Diane Pater talked about their desire to rent the land and buildings the township owns.

06-20-07                  Correspondence:  Two lettters were received for review.  Communication from John and Diane Pater regarding rental of land and buildings (attached) and communication from Larry Ver Hage, Blendon Township supervisor regarding consolidating Safety Services Departments (attached). The fire chief said Jamestown Township is too far from Blendon Township to be effective help to them with consolidating and the supervisor was directed to write a reply stating that Jamestown would not be interested in consolidating for this reason.

06-20-08                 Motion byBoverhof seconded by Brouwer to approve the consent agenda.  Carried.

06-20-09                 Discussion regarding the rental house on 24^th and Greenly took place.  Shaarda presented a bar graph with the revenue and two of the expenditures of the Township – taxes and furnace repair.  No other expenses were included in the graph.  Motion by Boverhof seconded by Shaarda to delay action on the home rental for another month.  Carried.

06-20-10                  There was an extensive discussion regarding the utilities bills, both that have been paid by the fire department and those in arrears.  Since there is a great deal of confusion as to which bills should be paid by whom, the supervisor said he will talk to the renter and then get the matter resolved with Consumers and DTE.

06-20-11                 Rental of the Township property by the highway and also the land and buildings at 24^th Ave. and Greenly St. was discussed.  The Paters wish for a simpler lease with both the buildings and all the land on the same contract.  Motion by Shaarda seconded by Miedema that a simpler contract be given  with the understanding that the land rent will be $100 per acre and the buildings will be $1500 for the year of 2011.  The Township will have the option to change and/or offer the lease for 2012 on January 1, 2012, if it so desires.  Carried.

06-20-12                 An explanation was given by Atty. Nettleton regarding Ordinance #11-001, An Ordinance to Confirm Establishment of the Township Planning Commission.  This will stand as the first reading of the Ordinance.  (Copy attached.)

06-20-13                 Pruis pointed out many problems the Township has experienced since the Planning/Zoning administrator resigned.  (Attached.) Motion by Pruis seconded by Tacoma to rescind the resolution appointing PCI as zoning administrator and that we appoint Oosterink to fill the position until another is hired.  Also moved is that the supervisor post the position within the next week and interview before the July board meeting.  Yes: Tacoma and Pruis.  No: Miedema, Shaarda , Boverhof and Brouwer.  Denied.

06-20-14                  Motion by Boverhof  seconded by Shaarda to present the bills.  Carried.

06-20-15                 Motion by Tacoma seconded by Shaarda  to pay the bills.  Roll call vote:  Carried.

06-20-16                  Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Ruth Pruis,

Jamestown Charter Township Clerk