JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

September 19, 2011 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

09-19-01                    The meeting was called to order by Miedema at 7:00 p.m.

 

09-19-02                    Invocation was given by Norma Shaarda.

 

09-19-03                    Members present:   Gary Boverhof, Scott Brouwer, Dan Jensen, Jim Miedema, Ruth Pruis, Norma Shaarda and Tim Tacoma.  Absent: None.

 

09-19-04                    Motion by Shaarda seconded by Boverhof to approve the agenda as presented.    Carried.

 

09-19-05                     The minutes of the regular board meeting held August 15, 2011 were approved as presented.

 

09-19-06                      Public Comment:  Ron Kregel, Perry Street Partners, LLC, presented the Township a Warranty Deed for property next to the Forest Grove Fire Station.  (Copy attached.)  Ben Miller asked for the Township to have better enforcement of the ordinances referring to a sidewalk that was not installed as per Township Ordinance in Jamefield development.  The Supervisor said he has checked it and would take care of it.

 

09-19-07                      Correspondence:  There was no correspondence.

 

09-19-08                      Motion by Shaarda seconded by Jensen to approve the consent agenda.  Carried.  The supervisor announced that he changed the law firm from Scholten Fant to Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones and introduced Mark Nettleton to the board and the public.

 

09-19-09                     Tom Saladino, fire chief, requested approval to add three new firefighters to the fire department.  Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to approve the addition of Keith King, Steve Boetsma and Steve Visser to the department.  Carried.  (memo attached)

 

09-19-10                     Motion by Miedema seconded by Shaarda to appoint Vriesman and Korhorn as Township engineers instead of Prein & Newhof.  Lengthy discussion regarding cost, expertise and number of engineers and support staff  took place.  Tacoma questioned the process, since less than a year ago the board was told Prein & Newhof should not be replaced and the Township policy was changed to state that we do not bid out professional services.  Motion amended to appointing Vriesman and Korhorn at $80 per hour subject to comparative costs for surveyors, CADD operators, GIS specialists, chemists and support staff.  Shaarda seconded the amendments.  Carried. Yes; Boverhof, Brouwer, Miedema, Shaarda and Jensen.  No:  Pruis and Tacoma.

 

09-19-11                     Discussion was held regarding Pater farm home rental.  The renters have moved out but have an outstanding balance owed of $6,575.  Subtracting late fees and other miscellaneous charges the balance is $3,050.  Motion by Jensen seconded by Tacoma to send a certified letter stating that they owe $ 6,575, but the Township will settle for $2,000 if paid within 60 days of receipt of the letter or the Township will pursue further options.  This letter will be written by Atty. Nettleson.  Carried.  (Copy of rent summary attached.)                                                      

 

09-19-12                     Motion by Pruis seconded by Shaarda to order non-motorized vehicle signs for the pathways.  These will be installed when the pathway is finished. Miedema stated that the signs will be installed as part of the pathway construction.  If this turns out not to be the case, we will then order the signs.  Carried. Pruis requested an accounting of the Pathway expenditures.  Miedema agreed to get this for the board.          

                   

09-19-13                     The new contract for the fire chief was reviewed.  Atty. Nettleson had a few problems with the contract and requested time to go over it and make revisions.  Motion by Tacoma seconded by Pruis to approve that the present contract be effective until October 31, 2011.  Carried.

 

09-19-14                     Motion by Shaarda seconded by Miedema to present the bills.  Carried.

 

09-19-15                     Motion by Boverhof seconded by Miedema to pay the bills.  Roll call vote.  Carried.

 

09-19-16                     Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

 

 

 

Ruth Pruis

Jamestown Charter Township Clerk