HUDSONVILLE CITY COMMISSION MINUTES

HUDSONVILLE CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
City Commission Minutes

October 9, 2007

Mayor Van Doeselaar called a WORK SESSION of the Hudsonville City Commission to order on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 5:45 P.M.

Present:	Mayor Van Doeselaar, Commissioners Brandsen, Jelsema, Kooistra, Redder, Ten Harmsel, Unema, City Manager Luben and City Clerk Wiersum. Ken Zarzecki from the Ottawa County Road Commission was also present.
Absent:	None
6625.	Grandville/Ottawa County Sewage Disposal Contract Amendment: Ken Zarzecki from the Ottawa County Road Commission reviewed with the Commission a proposed Sewage Disposal Contract Amendment between Grandville and Ottawa County. The current system is at 80% capacity and Grandville does not want to extend the contract without addressing the expansion of the plant. They are working on an agreement to benefit all parties. They are looking at having the communities finance the expansion instead of Grandville and paying for the expansion through hook-up fees and rate charges. The Commission expressed concern that the City of Hudsonville may not have as many new hook-ups as surrounding communities to help pay for the expansion. Ken stated that he would be available to further discuss the contract with the Commission when a final draft is available.
6626.	Vacant Church Property: City Manager Luben informed the Commission that there are two parties interested in renting the church property. She has a proposed lease agreement with Christ Covenant Church to lease the property for $800 per month plus $420 per month for utilities. The church will also pay property taxes and maintenance costs for the building. The Master Arts program will continue to use the church. The City receives $10 for each child that attends the Master Arts program. When the City uses the church facility, the Tenant will be charged $50.00 a week less for rent. Comments: Commissioner Redder does not see the need to rent out the church again. The City should not be in the landlord business. Does not see any benefit to the City. If the Master Arts program wants to continue, an organization should fund and manage it. Commissioner Kooistra feels the church is a facility that can be used. We need to think of the future. We have something special with the Master Arts Program. The church can act as a cultural center. Commissioner Unema feels the Master Arts program is a great benefit to the City and we have the bonus of using this terrific structure. It would be absolutely foolish to tear it down. Mayor Van Doeselaar convened the meeting at 6:50 P.M. for the 7:00 P.M. regular session. This last sentence was added when minutes were approved on November 5, 2007.

Mayor Van Doeselaar called the Regular Session of the Hudsonville City Commission to order at 7:00 P.M., October 9, 2007. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated and Commissioner Alden Jelsema gave an invocation.

Present:	Mayor Van Doeselaar, Commissioners Brandsen, Jelsema, Kooistra, Redder, Ten Harmsel, Unema, City Manager Luben and City Clerk Wiersum.
Absent:	None
6627.	Motion by Brandsen, seconded by Ten Harmsel, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: MINUTES & CORRESPONDENCE: Minutes of City Commission regular session dated September 11, 2007 Minutes of Act 198 Committee meetings dated September 12, 2007 and October 2, 2007.
	PUBLIC HEARINGS
6628.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to consider a request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Crème Curls Bakery, Inc. Lee DeBoer of Crème Curls Bakery, Inc. was present and informed the Commission that the IFT is for a $1.8 million production line. Receiving no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
6629.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution No. 07-1470 for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Crème Curls Bakery for six years.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6630.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing at 7:25 p.m. to consider a request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Manufacturers Supply Company. Jim Mol from Manufacturers Supply addressed the Commission and stated that Manufacturers Supply has been in Hudsonville for 16 years and this IFT is for construction of an 118,000 square foot facility. This facility will add approximately 10 new jobs to the business. Receiving no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6631.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Unema, to approve Resolution No. 07-1471 for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Manufacturers Supply for six years after completion of the project with a possible six year renewal.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6632.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing to consider a request for an extension to an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J. L. Jattco, LTD (Altron Automation). Receiving no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
6633.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution No. 07-1472 approving a six year extension of IFT Certificate No. 2001-115 for Real and Personal Property for J.L. Jattco, Ltd. (Altron Automation, Inc.)
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6634.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing to consider a request for an extension to an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Crispheart Produce. Receiving no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
6635.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution No. 07-1473 approving a six year extension of IFT Certificate No. 2001-089 for Real and Personal Property for Crispheart Produce, Inc.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6636.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing to consider a request for an extension to an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Innovative Plastics, Inc. Charles Ginter of Innovative Plastics, Inc. was present. Receiving no comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
6637.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution No. 07-1474 approving a six year extension of IFT Certificate No. 2001-087 for Real and Personal Property for Innovative Plastics, Inc.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6638.	Mayor Van Doeselaar opened a public hearing to consider a request for an extension to an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from R & D Classics, Inc. Rick Nykamp of R & D Classics, Inc. was present and informed the Commission that his business has now moved to Walker in a facility that had an existing IFT. He would like an extension on IFT No. 2001-134 as an enhancement for selling the property. Jan Sal, City Assessor and Ken Rizzio from the Ottawa County Economic Development Office stated that since there is no manufacturing taking place at the facility at this time, this IFT extension might be denied by the State. Receiving no further comments from the public, the hearing was declared closed.
6639.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution No. 07-1475 approving a two year extension with possible four year option of IFT Certificate No. 2001-134 for Real Property for R & D Classics, Inc.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
	PUBLIC SAFETY
6640.	Fire and Police statistical reports were received as information.
	PERSONNEL
6641.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the reimbursement of $550.87 to Amy Lambert for her Business Administration Degree for two classes Summer 2007 session.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6641.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the hiring of Daniel Besteman to fill the Public Works Superintendent position at a starting wage of $61,000 per year
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6642.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the hiring of Daniel Besteman to fill the Public Works Superintendent position at a starting wage of $61,000 per year
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6643.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve Resolution No. 07-1478 for changing the MERS Benefits for Daniel Besteman from a B3 SEIU Unit to B4 Manager Unit at a cost of $3,828 per year
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6644.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the new job descriptions for Financial Director, Deputy Financial Director and Clerk Typist
		Yea 5, Nays 2, motion carried. (Vote was amended when minutes were approved November 5, 2007)
6645.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the hiring of Jan Sal for the position of Financial Director starting at $56,000 per year.
		Yea 6, Nay 1 (Redder), motion carried.
6646.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the hiring of Amy Lambert for the position of Deputy Financial Director starting at $17.91 per hour.
		Yea 6, Nay 1 (Redder), motion carried.
6647.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the hiring of a Clerk Typist starting at $10 per hour.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6648.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to approve the request to pay the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief for fire calls and fire training.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6649.	Motion by Unema, seconded by Brandsen, to authorize the hiring of a mechanic to replace Daniel Besteman.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
	PUBLIC WORKS
6650.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Kooistra, to approve a Lease Agreement with Christ Covenant Church for lease of property at 5578 School Street.
		Yea 5, Nay 2 (Redder, Ten Harmsel), motion carried.
6651.	Motion by Kooistra, seconded by Redder, to approve two Hudsonville Public School sites in Jamestown Township to be added to our NPDES permit.
		Yea 6, Nay 1 (Ten Harmsel), motion carried.
	FINANCE
6652.	Stephen Blann of Rehmann Robson reviewed with the Commission a draft of the audit of the City of Hudsonville for the year ending June 30, 2007. Motion by Redder, seconded by Unema, to accept the draft audit as presented and give authorization to Rehmann Robson to proceed.
		Yea 5, Nay 2 (Brandsen, Ten Harmsel), motion carried.
6653.	Treasurer’s report for August 2007 was reviewed.
	APPROVAL OF BILLS
6654.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve the payment of the bills in the amount of $2,489,216.61 and to confirm payment of bills paid between meetings and reviewed by the Finance Committee.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6655.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution 07-1476 to approve Amendment No. 33 in the Articles of Incorporation of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council adding the City of Lowell to the GVMC.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
6656.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, to approve Resolution 07-1477 to approve Amendment No. 34 in the Articles of Incorporation of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council adding the City of Belding to the GVMC.
		Yea 7, Nay 0, motion carried.
	COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
6657.	Commissioner Jelsema stated that after serving for 10 years on the City Commission, this was his last meeting and stated that it was an honor and a privilege to serve. Commissioner Redder stated that it has been an interesting and learning experience serving on the City Commission and representing Ward 1. Mayor Van Doeselaar thanked Commissioner Jelsema and Commission Redder for all their time and service and good council to the City.
	ADJOURNMENT
6658.	Motion by Jelsema, seconded by Redder, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
		All aye, motion carried.

Jan Wiersum Mayor Van Doeselaar

City Clerk City of Hudsonville

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