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Minutes for 5/07/2008
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KENTWOOD CITY COMMISSION
HELD MAY 7, 2008
Commission Chambers
Mayor Richard L. Root called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Reverend Tom Meyer of St. Mark Lutheran Church gave the invocation.
Commissioner Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call: Present: Commissioners: Sharon R. Brinks, Michael W. Brown, Robert Coughlin, Richard Clanton, Frank Cummings, Frank Raha III and Mayor Richard L. Root.
Staff Present: Finance Director Tom Chase, Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder, City Clerk Dan Kasunic, Police Chief Rick Mattice, Community Development Director Terry Schweitzer, Fire Department Administrative Assistant Nancy Shane, City Attorney Jeffrey Sluggett, Assistant Finance Director/Purchasing Agent Phil Tietz, Deputy Administrator Keith Van Beek and Public Works Director Ron Woods.
Thirty (30) citizens and members of the news media attended the meeting.
Motion by Clanton, supported by Coughlin, to approve the agenda with the following addenda: 15(e) resolution to approve MDOT contract for M-37 & Woodland Mall Dr. intersection.
Motion Carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE VISITORS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Judge William Kelly announced his candidacy for another term as Judge for 62-B District Court. Commissioner Brinks spoke of her endorsement of Judge Kelly.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Brinks, supported by Clanton, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Receive and file minutes of the Expanded Finance Committee Meeting held on April 17, 2008.
B. Resolution 38?08 to set a June 3, 2008 public hearing date to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Paladin Industries, Inc. located at 4990 West Greenbrooke Dr., SE; under Act 198.
C. Approval of Final Plat for Woodbury Commons No. 3.
D. Payables for the City of $507,768.11, Roads of $31,390.88, Water/Sewer of $250,409.88, Other Funds of $63,258.52 totaling $852,827.39.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clanton, supported by Brown, to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2008 City Commission Meeting.
Motion Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
SEWER BACKUP DAMAGE CLAIMS FROM DPW AND FINANCE DEPT.
Public Works Director explained that due to a second claim, staff is requesting an additional $524.19.
Motion by Cummings, supported by Brinks, to authorize the payment of $7,661.53 in sewage backup claims from the residents of a two-family home located at 5865-5867 Ridgebrook, SE and $524.19 in sewage backup claims from residents of a two-family home located at 5859-5861 Ridgebrook with funds from the fund balance of the Sewer Fund, contingent upon execution by the claimants of a release absolving the City of further liability in his matter.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Team Industries.
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to approve an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Team Industries, Inc. located at 4580 Air West Dr., SE; under Act 198.
The applicant had requested the action be tabled until a later date.
Motion by Coughlin, supported by Cummings, to table the public hearing and re-notice at a later date.
Motion Carried.
Action Fabricators, Inc.
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to approve an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Action Fabricators, Inc. to be located at 3760 East Paris Ave., SE; under Act 198.
Economic Development Planner Golder informed the Commission of the request to adjourn the public hearing until May 20, 2008 by Action Fabricators.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Coughlin, to adjourn the public hearing until the May 20, 2008 City Commission Meeting.
Motion Carried.
East Paris Ave. Reconstruction Project.
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to declare necessity and to set a June 3, 2008 public hearing date to confirm the Special Assessment Rolls for the East Paris Avenue Reconstruction Project from 36th Street to Broadmoor Avenue.
After a brief presentation by Public Works Director Woods:
Motion by Brinks, supported by Cummings, to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 39?08 (RESOLUTION #3) TO DECLARE NECESSITY AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 40?08 (RESOLUTION #4) TO SET A JUNE 3, 2008 PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONFIRM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE EAST PARIS AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM 36TH STREET TO BROADMOOR AVENUE.
Motion by Clanton, supported by Coughlin, adopt Resolution 39?08 (Resolution #3) to declare necessity and adopt Resolution 40?08 (Resolution #4) to set a June 3, 2008 public hearing date to confirm the Special Assessment Rolls for the East Paris Avenue Reconstruction Project from 36th Street to Broadmoor Avenue.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolutions Adopted.
BIDS:
PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FOR WINTER SEASON 2008-09.
Public Works Director Woods informed the Commission of the amount the building can hold and reasons the needs from the winter season could not be met.
Motion by Cummings, supported by Raha, to authorize the purchase of up to 500 tons of road salt from North American Salt Company (piggy-backing on the KCRC contract) at a cost of up to $19,450.00 with funds from the Major Streets and Local Streets Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008, as allowed under City of Kentwood purchasing rules and in accordance with the representations contained in R. Woods/C. Kane memo of April 30, 2008.
Motion Carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 41?08 TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF A 2007 SMALL WINE MAKER LICENSE AND A DIRECT SHIPPER LICENSE FROM 6375-28TH STREET TO 4665 BROADMOOR AVENUE STE 130 FOR CASCADE WINERY, INC. AND TO REFER THE REQUEST OF A MIRCO BREWERY TO THE SAFETY COMMITTEE.
Community Director Schweitzer reviewed staff recommendations and City Ordinance requirements allowing a restaurant to sell alcohol. Owner Robert Bonga spoke about his business.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Coughlin, to adopt Resolution 41?08 to approve the transfer of a 2007 Small Wine Maker License and a Direct Shipper License from 6375-28th Street, SE to 4665 Broadmoor Avenue, SE-Ste 130, for Cascade Winery, Inc. with conditions cited by staff.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolution Adopted.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Cummings, to table and refer the matter of a new Micro Brewery license application to the Safety Committee for review.
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 42?08 TO APPROVE AND SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND SECTION 8.1, CHAPTER VIII, OF THE CITY OF KENTWOOD CHARTER (KENTWOOD LIBRARY).
Several citizens spoke in support of placing the library question onto the August Ballot. Those citizens were KDL Board Member Shirley Bruursema, Planning Commissioner Laura Sheldon, ZBA Commissioner Ed Swanson, Historic Commissioner Joyce Thompson, Library Advisory Board Member Ed Kape, Rental Property Owners Association Representative Clay Powell and resident Sarah Flick.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Clanton, to adopt Resolution 42?08 to approve and submit the question in the amount of 0.35 mills of whether to amend Section 8.1, Chapter VIII, of the City of Kentwood Charter (Kentwood Library).
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolution Adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 43?08 TO RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP (CSNIP) AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSE.
President of C-SNIP Board Elaine Isely informed the Commission of the reason they are requesting a charitable gaming license. Mayor Root spoke briefly regarding the late Harold Mercer and his passion in using C-SNIP.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Coughlin, to adopt Resolution 43?08 to recognize Community Spay/Neuter Initiative Partnership (CSNIP) as a non-profit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolution Adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 44?08 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH WEST MICHIGAN SHORELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
Fire Department Administrative Assistant Shane explained the agreement is a standard agreement to receive equipment.
Motion by Cummings, supported by Clanton, to adopt Resolution 44-08 to authorize the Mayor to sign the Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement with West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolution Adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 45-08 TO APPROVE MDOT CONTRACT FOR EAST BELTLINE AVENUE (M-37) AND WOODLAND MALL DRIVE INTERSECTION.
DPW Director Woods informed the Commission the contract with MDOT is a standard agreement and that will be no City expense.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Coughlin, to adopt Resolution 45-08 to approve MDOT contract for East Beltline Avenue (M-37) and Woodland Mall Drive Intersection.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolution Adopted.
COMMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR:
Mayor Root-Spoke of the 2008 20th annual Service to Children Award to Police Officer Gerald McCarthy. Police Chief Mattice spoke on Officer McCarthy?s outstanding skills.
Economic Development Director Golder informed the Commission of the Brownfield Development Conference and the opportunity to present information on properties within Kentwood.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 P.M.
Dan Kasunic Richard L. Root
City Clerk Mayor
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