HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting
November 18, 2010

 

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

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

Absent:   None

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

10-137   The minutes of the meeting of November 4, 2010 were approved as printed.

Citizen Comments:  None

Mr. Nienhuis opened a Dangerous Building Hearing for 14189 Fox Trail Dr.  Mr. Nienhuis reviewed the order of the hearings officer.  He asked for audience input regarding this matter.

10-138   A motion was offered by Mr. Baumann and supported by Mr. Nykamp to approve the 10/13/10 report and order of the hearings officer including a requirement for owner demolition.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

10-139   A motion was made by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Nykamp, to authorize the Township Manager to proceed with the demolition and removal order, bill the owner for the costs, and add the costs as a tax lien if not paid by the owner within thirty days of the date of invoice.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Manager Don Komejan and Fire Chief Jim Kohsel presented information on exhaust systems for the three fire stations.  The recommendation is that we purchase the system from the Hastings Air Energy Control at an estimated cost of approximately $70,517.55 (3% discount available for prepayment).

10-140   A motion was made by Mr. Bush, supported by Mr. Baumann,  to approve the installation of vehicle exhaust systems by Hastings Air Energy Control in the apparatus bay of the three HCT fire stations.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

The next item for consideration was the Township Board meeting dates for 2011.  It was decided to continue meeting the first and third Thursday of each month with one meeting to be held on the third Thursday of July.

10-141   Moved by Mr. Eaton, supported by Mr. Hossink, to approve the Township Board meeting dates for 2011.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan presented several informational items. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor