HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 Regular Meeting
August 19, 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. Bush gave the invocation.

10-101   The minutes of August 3, 2010 were approved as written.

Citizen comments:  Arlan Meekhof, candidate for the Michigan Senate, introduced himself to the Board.  He touched on some issues occurring in Michigan.

The first item for consideration was a lot split request from Stephen and Nancy Dick for property located at 190 River Hills Dr.  Township staff have reviewed the plans and recommended approval.

10-102   A motion was made by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Nykamp, to approve the lot split request for 190 River Hills Drive.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

The next item for consideration was the Corporate Relief Sanitary Sewer construction contract.  Fourteen bids were received for a new gravity flow influent sanitary sewer system within portions of 128th Ave., Corporate Circle Place, and John F. Donnelly Drive.  Manager Komejan requested that the Board accept the low bid received from My-Con, Inc. (Hudsonville) in the amount of $315,920.00.

10-103   A motion was made by Mr. Hossink, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve the Corporate Relief Sanitary Sewer construction contract and authorize the Manager to sign the contract documents.

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

The next item for consideration was the purchase of equipment to be used for bike path maintenance.  A detailed report was given by Manager Komejan and Parks and Facilities Director Brian Leach. The recommendation is the purchase of a new Bobcat 5600 Turbo Toolcat in the amount of $51,477 from Carleton Equipment Co., Byron Center, MI, including features, options, and attachments.  This equipment would be used for bike path snowplowing, sweeping, and shoulder area mowing.

10-104   A motion was made by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Eaton, to approve the purchase of the Bobcat 5600 Turbo Toolcat.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan reviewed concept plan options for the Hawthorn Pond Natural Area and received input and answered questions from the Board.

The Board then considered the replacement of the Captain’s position for the Holland Charter Township Fire Department Station #1 due to the retirement of Captain Rosendahl.  It is the recommendation of Fire Chief Kohsel to transfer Captain Veldheer from Station #3 to Station #1. 

10-105   Moved by Mr. Nykamp, supported by Mr. Baumann, to approve the transfer of Mike Veldheer from Captain of Fire Station #3 to Captain of Fire Station #1.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

The Board scheduled a budget hearing for 4:30 P.M. in the Board room on September 2. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:33 P.M.

Michael Dalman, Clerk 
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor