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Minutes for 12/05/2006
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KENTWOOD CITY COMMISSION
HELD DECEMBER 5, 2006
Commission Chambers
Mayor Richard L. Root called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Reverend Marcy Miller of Ascension Lutheran Church gave the invocation.
Commissioner Clanton 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 (8:17) and Mayor Richard L. Root.
Staff Present: Fire Chief Jim Carr, 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 to the Mayor Keith Van Beek and Public Works Director Ron Woods.
Thirty-five (35) citizens and members of the news media attended the meeting.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Coughlin, to approve the agenda with the following addenda: 7(e) Sewer & water agreement, 7(f) sewer & water rates and 9(a) oath of office.
Motion Carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE VISITORS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Kate Vincent (Mrs. Greater Grand Rapids) spoke on the pageant system and the mom?s club that is a support group.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Cummings, supported by Brown, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Receive and file minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on November 21, 2006.
B. Ordinance 19?06 to repeal Section 10-143 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Kentwood, entitled ?Cats Running at Large?.
C. Receive and file minutes of the Ordinance Committee Meeting held on November 28, 2006.
D. Payables for the City of $195,704.63, Roads of $46,629.19, Water/Sewer of $5,533.25, Taxes of $47,847.05, totaling $295,714.12.
E. Resolution 122-06 to approve the Grand Rapids Sewer and Water-3rd amendment to the agreement.
F. Approve Grand Rapids Sewer and Water Rates-Proposed 2007 changes.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: Raha.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clanton, supported by Cummings, to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2006 City Commission Meeting.
Motion Carried.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
OATH OF OFFICE TO POLICE OFFICER JEFFERY LEONARD TO POLICE SERGEANT.
Police Chief Mattice introduced Officer Leonard and City Clerk gave the oath of office to Sergeant Leonard. He introduced his family and friends that were present.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF THE GLEN RIDGE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REMOVAL OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE 12 FOOT PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC WALKWAY OVER LOTS 34 & 35 FROM THE FINAL PLAT DRAWING.
Community Development Director Schweitzer explained how the State required a certain approval process.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Clanton, to grant retroactive approval of the Glen Ridge Preliminary Plat back to January 12, 2006 consistent with Section 120 of the Land Division Act and acknowledgement of the two (2) letters signed by the City Clerk regarding retroactive Section 120 Preliminary Plat approval of Glen Ridge Plat back to January 12, 2006 and the removal of the requirement of the 12 foot private easement for public walkway over lots 34 and 35 from the final plat drawings.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Surefil, LLC
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to consider the establishment of an Industrial Development District and to set a January 2, 2007 public hearing date to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Surefil, LLC located at 4518 Danvers Drive, SE; under Act 198.
Following a brief presentation by Economic Development Planner Golder and CEO Bill Hunt:
Motion by Clanton, supported by Coughlin, to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 123?06 TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND RESOLUTION 124?06 TO SET A JANUARY 2, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE IN THE CITY OF KENTWOOD FOR SUREFIL.
Motion by Clanton, supported by Coughlin, to adopt Resolution 123?06 to approve an the establishment of an Industrial Development District and adopt Resolution 124?06 to set a January 2, 2007 public hearing date to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Surefil, LLC located at 4518 Danvers Drive, SE; under Act 198.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Brown, Clanton, Coughlin, Cummings and Root. Nays: Brinks. Absent: Raha.
Resolutions Adopted.
Soundtech, Inc.
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to consider the establishment of an Industrial Development District and to set a January 2, 2007 public hearing date to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Soundtech, Inc. located at 3880 Soundtech Ct., SE; under Act 198.
Following a brief presentation by Economic Development Golder and company representative Amy Sparks:
Motion by Brinks, supported by Clanton, to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION125-06 TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 126-06 TO SET A JANUARY 2, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILTIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR SOUNDTECH.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Clanton, to adopt Resolution 125?06 to approve the establishment of an Industrial Development District and adopt Resolution 126-06 to set a January 2, 2007 public hearing date to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Soundtech Inc. located at 3880 Soundtech Ct., SE; under Act 198.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: Raha.
Resolutions Adopted.
Nordic Products, Inc.
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Nordic Products, Inc. located at 4655 Patterson Ave., SE; under Act 198.
Following a brief presentation by Economic Development Golder:
Motion by Clanton, supported by Coughlin, to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 127?06 TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR NORDIC PRODUCTS, INC.
Motion by Brinks, supported by Coughlin, to adopt Resolution 127?06 to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for Nordic Products, Inc. located at 4655 Patterson Ave., SE; under Act 198.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: Raha.
Resolution Adopted.
GRW Technology, Inc.
Mayor Root opened the public hearing to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate in the City of Kentwood for GRW Technology, Inc. located at 4460-44th Street, SE; under Act 198.
Following a brief presentation by Economic Development Golder:
Motion by Coughlin, supported by Brown, to close the public hearing.
Motion Carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 128?06 TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR GRW TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Motion by Cummings, supported by Coughlin, to adopt Resolution 128?06 to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for GRW Technology, Inc. located at 4460-44th Street, SE; under Act 198.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: Raha.
Resolution Adopted
ADOPT RESOLUTION 129?06 TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR A UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT.
Economic Development Planner Golder reviewed her memorandum dated November 30, 2006 regarding the EPA Assessment Grant Application, noting the City has sixty (60) eligible sites.
Motion by Coughlin, supported by Cummings, to adopt Resolution 129?06 to authorize the application for a United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Assessment Grant.
Roll Call Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Resolution Adopted.
COMMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR:
Commissioner Raha-Informed the Commission that there is a lot of ?horse trading? going on in the ?lame duck? session at the state legislature at the present time.
Commissioner Clanton-Requested the Commission to give money to the MML Foundation that benefits the training and education of elected officials.
Commissioner Cummings-Requested the fact sheet that Surefil submitted of which a discussion ensued regarding Surefil and the information they provided.
Commissioner Brown-Inquired of the condition of Officer Morningstar and asked for information pertaining to the leaf recycling project and the status of implementing the recycling center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Dan Kasunic Richard L. Root
City Clerk Mayor
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