HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 Regular Meeting
June 3, 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. Komejan gave the invocation.

10-71   The minutes of May 20, 2010 were approved as written.

Citizen comments:  Brett VanderKamp, candidate for State Senate, introduced himself to the Board and told of some of his positions if elected.

The next item for consideration were lot split requests from Loraine Griffin for property located at 172 North River Ave. and from the Arthur M. Schmuckal Trust for property at 160 North River Ave.  Mr. Mark Tomasik, acting as agent for both owners, was present to describe the split. Both properties would be used as a new site for Sheldon Cleaners.  Township staff have reviewed the plans and recommended approval.

10-72   A motion was made by Mr. Nykamp, supported by Mr. Baumann to approve the lot split request for 172 North River Ave.

All supported the motion

Motion declared adopted

10-73   A motion was made by Mr. Eaton, supported by Mr. Baumann, to approve the lot split request for 160 North River Ave.

All supported the motion

Motion declared adopted

Mr. Randy Thelen of Lakeshore Advantage then addressed the Board telling of activities being done to advance our local economy.  He reviewed the activities and successes of Lakeshore Advantage’s work in building our community’s future through aggressive economic development.

Mr. Dalman left the meeting at 7:20 and Mr. Komejan continued taking the minutes of the meeting.

The next item for consideration was the transfer of ownership of 2009 Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit located at 977 Butternut, Suite 4, from Blazers Restaurant Company to Butternut Event Center, Inc.  Bill VanHuizen was present to answer questions from the Board.

10-74   A resolution was offered by Mr. Hossink, supported by Mr. Nykamp, to approve the transfer request of the 2009 Class C Liquor License with Dance-Entertainment Permit to Butternut Event Center, Inc.

All supported the resolution

Resolution declared adopted

The next item for consideration was the transfer of ownership of an escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business located at 12450 Felch from 12450 Felch Road LLC to Turks of Holland, Inc. and transfer the location to 977 Butternut, Suite 6 and request a new entertainment permit.  Francine Brown was present to answer questions.

10-75   A resolution was offered by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve the transfer request of the escrowed 2009 Class C Liquor License to Turks of Holland, Inc. at 977 Butternut, Suite 6 and issue a new entertainment permit.

All supported the resolution

Resolution declared adopted

Mr. Nienhuis brought a proclamation before the board call “Dump the Pump Day.”  The observance sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association would help citizens to learn of the many benefits of public transit and encourage citizens to use public transport as a transportation option.  MAX will be observing this day with free fixed rides to all passengers and refreshments from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Padnos Center lobby.

10-76   A motion was made by Mr. Baumann and supported by Mr. Nykamp to adopt the “Dump the Pump Day” proclamation.

All supported the resolution

Resolution declared adopted

Mr. Komejan reviewed the 2010-2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).  The Board was given the opportunity to provide input to this plan and will consider approval of the 2010-2015 CIP, as adjusted, at the July 15 Board meeting.

Mr. Komejan and Building Official Mike Winkler gave an update to the Board and answered questions about a proposed amendment to Chapter 6, Article III (Dangerous Buildings) of the Holland Charter Township Code of Ordinances.  The first reading of this ordinance is planned for the June 17 meeting.

Mr. Komejan also gave the Board several informational items and updates on current projects occurring in the Township.  He reviewed building permits for May and year-to-date and multi-year comparison.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.

Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor