HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Regular Meeting

March 4, 2010

 

The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present:  Supervisor Terry Nienhuis, Clerk Michael Dalman, Treasurer Vince Bush, and Trustees Chris Eaton, Arlan Hossink, Norm Nykamp, and Joe Baumann.  Also present was Township Manager Donald Komejan.

Absent:  None

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Mr. Eaton gave the invocation.

10-28 The minutes of February 18, 2010 were approved as written.

Citizen comments:  None

Mr. Nienhuis opened the public hearing to consider a request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate submitted by EBW Electronics, Inc. Present to answer questions and explain the project was Luanne Teater.

The request is for $3,040.91 in real property and $304,183.75 in personal property improvements.  The district was established in 1992.

Mr. Nienhuis closed the public hearing.

10-29 A resolution was offered by Mr. Baumann and supported by Mr. Nykamp to approve the request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from EBW Electronics, Inc. for twelve years.

All supported the resolution
Resolution declared adopted

The next was the consideration of a lot split request from Leah F. Israels for property located at 336 Arthur Avenue.  Mr. Kelly J. Israels was present to describe the split. Township staff have reviewed the plans and recommended approval.

10-30 A motion was made by Mr. Hossink, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve the lot split request for 336 Arthur Ave.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted 

The Board then was given a presentation on the Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited by Travis Williams, Executive Director.  The Township has been a partner in the development and maintenance of the Macatawa Greenway.

Sgt. Ed deVries then gave information and answered questions about the Calls for Service for 2009 Report he had presented to the Township Manager and Board members.

The Board then considered bids for improvements to Pump Station No. 16.  Mr. Komejan requested that the Board approve acceptance of the low bid received from Ron Meyer & Associates in the amount of $855,178.47 and authorize the Manager to sign the contract documents.

10-31 A motion was offered by Mr. Bush, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve the low bid received from Ron Meyer & Associates for wastewater system improvements at Pump Station #16 and authorize the Manager to sign the contract documents.

Roll call vote:  Yes-7, No-0, Absent-0
Motion declared adopted

The Board then considered bids for improvements to the water system including water main construction on Adams Street from Herman Miller east to Black River Drive.  Mr. Komejan’s recommendation was acceptance of the low bid received from Kentwood Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $279,018.50 and to authorize the Manager to sign the contract documents. 

10-32 A motion was offered by Mr. Nykamp, supported by Mr. Baumann, to approve the low bid from Kentwood Excavating for water main improvements on Adams Street and to authorize the Manager to sign the contract documents.

Roll call vote:  Yes-7, No-0, Absent-0
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan then presented a request from Director of Public Works Tom VanDerKolk for approval to proceed with the refurbishment of the Muffin Monster (sewage grinder) by JWC Environmental at an estimated cost of $20,604.

10-33 A motion was made by Mr. Nykamp, supported by Mr. Hossink, to approve the refurbishment of the Muffin Monster (sewage grinder).

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan then presented a project estimate from the Ottawa County Road Commission for two applications of liquid calcium chloride spot treatment in front of homes on all gravel roads during the summer of 2010.  The estimate is $1293.60.

10-34 A motion was made by Mr. Dalman, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve the Project Estimate from the Ottawa County Road Commission for the Chloride Program – 2010.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan reviewed building permits for February and a multi-year comparison of building permits issued.  County Commissioner Gord Schrotenboer shared comments.

The meeting adjourned at 7:51 P.M.

Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor