HUDSONVILLE CITY COMMISSION MINUTES

HUDSONVILLE CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
City Commission Minutes

April 10, 2007

Mayor Van Doeselaar called a WORK SESSION of the Hudsonville City Commission to order on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 5:45 P.M.

Present:	Mayor Van Doeselaar, Commissioners Brandsen, Kooistra, Redder, Ten Harmsel, Unema, City Manager Luben, City Treasurer Ellyn and City Clerk Wiersum
Absent:	Commissioner Jelsema
	PUBLIC COMMENTS
6503.	City Manager Luben presented the proposed Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2013. Fiscal Year 2008 was reviewed in depth, and comments were made on the following specific subjects (not all inclusive). Street Resurfacing - $92,700 has been allocated for street resurfacing for 2008. The 2007 street resurfacing projects have not been done yet and John Gorney is looking at scheduling the resurfacing projects for 2007 and 2008 at the same time. Pickup Truck – to replace a 1997 truck that was scheduled for replacement in 2004 Pumper – The Fire Department plans to replace a 1966 IHC fire truck and the 1989 Chevy rescue van with a fast attack vehicle. Elm Street Creek Bank – In 2005 the City looked at different options to fix the Elm Street bank. The recommended fix would cost approximately $120,000 to $150,000. The City Manager and John Gorney would like to try the alternative plan of installing J-hook cross sections in the bank at a cost of $15,000 before committing to spending $120,000 to $150,000 to fix the bank. If the J-hook plan works, the City will then look at the costs for repairing the street. Water Rescue Boat – Fire Department is requesting a rescue boat for use at the private lake on Elmwood Farms. The Commission would like to see some type of shared cost with the condo association and suggested that the boat be stored near the lake. Intersection Reconstruction – City Manager Luben informed the Commission that the monies available from the Grand Valley Metro Council for the reconstruction of the Barry/Allen/32nd Ave. intersection could be used to reconstruct the 32nd Ave/Corporate Grove intersection. Business owners in that area are also requesting a traffic signal at that intersection. Some Commissioners oppose adding a traffic signal at that location. DPW Building project – The City is waiting for plans from the City Engineers on the project. Mayor Van Doeselaar convened the meeting at 6: 50 P.M. for the 7:00 P.M. regular session.

Mayor Van Doeselaar called the Regular Session of the Hudsonville City Commission to order at 7:00 P.M., March 13, 2007. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated and Commissioner Unema gave an invocation.

Present:	Mayor Van Doeselaar, Commissioners Brandsen, Kooistra, Redder, Ten Harmsel, Unema, City Manager Luben, City Treasurer Ellyn and City Clerk Wiersum
Absent:	Commissioner Jelsema
	PUBLIC COMMENTS
6504.	Paul Ryan of the Michigan Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve was present and read a Statement of Support recognizing the City of Hudsonville for their continued support of those serving in the military. This Statement of Support was then accepted and signed by Mayor Van Doeselaar.
6505.	Motion by Brandsen, seconded by Redder, to amend the City Commission Minutes of February 13, 2007, part of the Consent Agenda, to add to item number 6497 the following: “Commissioner Unema moved to table the motion, which was supported by the Chairman. It was ruled that the Chair could not second a motion. The motion then died for lack of support”.
		All aye, motion carried.
6506.	Motion by Brandsen, seconded by Redder, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: MINUTES & CORRESPONDENCE: 1) Minutes of the City Commission regular session dated February 13, 2007, as amended. 2) Minutes of Planning Commission meeting dated February 21, 2007 3) Minutes of Act 198 Committee meeting dated February 19, 2007 4) Thank You – Donald Robinson family (Amy Lambert’s grandfather)
		Yea 6, Nay 0, motion carried.
	PUBLIC HEARING
6507.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to consider a request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from American Autocoat, Inc. Mike Valz, President of American Autocoat, Inc. was present and addressed the Commission. He stated that the exemption is for machinery to upgrade painting application processes, improve quality and to enable the company to bring in larger parts and projects. He stated that the company is hoping to add 5 additional employees with this equipment. Receiving no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
6508.	Motion by Redder, seconded by Unema, to approve Resolution No. 07-1461 approving the application of American Autocoat, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for six years.
		Yea 6, Nay 0, motion carried.
	PUBLIC SAFETY
6509.	Fire and Police statistical reports were received as information.
	PUBLIC WORKS
6510.	Motion by Kooistra, seconded by Unema, to approve the letter of request from Freedom Baptist Schools for the use of the facilities at Sunrise Park from March 20 through May 18.
		All aye, motion carried.
	FINANCE
6511.	Treasurer’s report for January 2007 was given.
	APPROVAL OF BILLS
6512.	Motion by Redder, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the payment of the bills in the amount of $1,737,969.87 and to confirm payment of bills paid between meetings and reviewed by the Finance Committee.
		Yea 6, Nay 0, motion carried.
	PLANNING
6513.	Motion by Redder, seconded by Brandsen, to approve Resolution No. 07-1463 authorizing the sale of property located at 3266 Van Buren to Dale and Delores Sall for the sum of $12,000.
		Yea 6, Nay 0, motion carried.
6514.	Motion by Redder, seconded by Brandsen, to approve Resolution No. 07-1464 to accept easement from Richard and Delores Sall for use of property at 3266 Van Buren for pedestrian pathway and utility easement.
		Yea 6, Nay 0, motion carried.
	APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
6515.	Motion by Brandsen, seconded by Redder, to approve the appointment of Kelly Ten Harmsel to replace Darl Redder as the City Commissioner on the Planning Commission.
		All aye, motion carried.
	ADJOURNMENT
6516.	Motion by Ten Harmsel, seconded by Redder, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
		All aye, motion carried.

Jan Wiersum Mayor Van Doeselaar

City Clerk City of Hudsonville

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