Minutes - August 3, 2017
HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
August 3, 2017
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Supervisor Terry Nienhuis, Clerk Michael Dalman, Treasurer Vince Bush, and Trustees Doug Becker, Elliott Church, Norm Nykamp, and Russell TeSlaa. Also present was Township Manager Don Komejan.
Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Mr. Dalman gave the invocation.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Board members reviewed the consent agenda including communications (information on new traffic signals), operational reports (July Building Report, Sgt. Converse’s Report on Monthly Calls), and bills and financial transactions for July 2017. They also reviewed minutes from the regular meeting held on July 20, 2017.
17-77 A motion was made by Mr. Bush, supported by Mr. Nykamp to approve the consent agenda.
All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted
The next agenda item was consideration of items related to the changeover to the Zeeland Clean Water Plant (ZCWP). The first item was a resolution approving amendments to portions of the Utilities Chapter of the Code of Ordinances. The Board had a 2nd Reading and Consideration of Approval of Chapter 34, Sections 34-73 adding & restating definitions; Section 34-various to incorporate sewer use ordinance changes in keeping with discharge into the Zeeland Clean Water Plant.
17-78 A motion was made by Mr. Nykamp, and supported by Mr. Church, to approve a resolution approving Ordinance No. 574 which provided amendments to the Utilities Chapter of the Code of Ordinances. Chapter 34, Sections 34-73 adding & restating definitions; Section 34-various to incorporate sewer use ordinance changes in keeping with discharge into the Zeeland Clean Water Plant.
Roll call vote: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-0
Motion declared adopted
The next agenda item was the consideration of the Holland Area Wastewater Treatment Plant (HAWWTP) Designation Resolution.
17-79 A resolution was made by Mr. Church and supported by Mr. TeSlaa to approve the HAWWTP Designation Resolution.
All supported the resolution
Resolution declared adopted
The last item related to the Zeeland Clean Water Plant (ZCWP) was the consideration of the ZCWP Designation Resolution.
17-80 A resolution was made by Mr. Becker and supported by Mr. Nykamp to approve the ZCWP Designation Resolution.
All supported the resolution
Resolution declared adopted
The next item was consideration of a land division (non-platted parcel) for property located at 10166 Riley St. and lot split (platted parcel) for property at 10265 Springwood Dr. Present to describe the project was Mr. Robert Schreur. The adjustment to property lines would clean up assumed lines.
17-81 A motion was made by Mr. Bush, supported by Mr. Nykamp, to approve the land division for property located at 10166 Riley St.
All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted
17-82 A motion was made by Mr. TeSlaa, supported by Mr. Church, to approve the lot split for property located at 10265 Springwood Dr.
All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted
Mr. Komejan reviewed an update on social media comparisons in various Ottawa County Municipalities, gave Township updates, and Board members gave various reports.
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 P.M.
Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor