HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 Regular Meeting
August 5, 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. Dalman gave the invocation.

10-95   The minutes of July 15, 2010 were approved as written.

Citizen comments:  None.

At this time Mr. Nienhuis opened a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Autumn Woods Planned Unit Development project.

Jennifer Wiegers, representing the Bryan Drive residents, was present to describe the proposed amendment.  Kirsten Steward also spoke about her concerns.

Mr. Nienhuis closed the public hearing.

10-96   A resolution was offered by Mr. Bush and supported by Mr. Baumann approving the amended project for the Autumnwood PUD and adopting the Report attached as Exhibit B.    

Roll Call Vote: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-0
Resolution declared adopted

The next item for consideration was the consideration of an Agreement Regarding Energy Efficiency Improvements and Retrofits to Local Governmental Facilities.  This would allow Holland Charter Township to contract with Ottawa County to receive available Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds to make or contract with subcontractors to make energy efficiency improvements and retrofits.  The improvements would primarily be in energy efficient lighting improvements at Township buildings.

10-97   A motion was made by Mr. Eaton, supported by Mr. Nykamp, to approve the signing of the Agreement Regarding Energy Efficiency Improvements and Retrofits to Local Governmental Facilities.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

The Board then considered a bid tabulation for 2010 bituminous non-motorized path repairs.  The low bidder was Tulip City Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the amount of $81,034.00.

10-98   A motion was made by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Hossink, to award the contract for 2010 bituminous non-motorized path repairs to Tulip City Asphalt Paving, Inc.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

The Board then considered an appropriation request from the Holland Museum in the amount of $3000. 

10-99   A motion was made by Mr. Dalman, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve a $3000.00 appropriation to the Holland Museum.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

The next item for consideration was a revision to the approved 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Due to the frequent repairs that have occurred, the recommendation is that funds allocated for the Lakewood Boulevard and 136th Avenue Watermain Replacement – Phase 3 of 4 (River Avenue from Lakewood Boulevard to 136th Avenue; 136th Avenue from River Avenue to Riley Street) scheduled for the year 2014 be moved to 2011.

10-100   A motion was made by Mr. Nykamp, supported by Mr. Hossink, to approve the changes to the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan then reviewed several informational items including the building permit report for July 2010 and a multi-year comparison. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:36 P.M.

Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor