HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Meeting
December 16, 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. Hossink gave the invocation.

10-149   The minutes of the meeting of December 2, 2010 were approved as printed.

Citizen Comments:  None

The first item for consideration was the second reading and consideration for approval of Ordinance No. 522 – An Ordinance to amend Sections 14.3 and 15.3 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to special uses in the I-1 Light Industrial Zone and I-2 General Industrial Zone specific to online sales of automotive vehicles.   

10-150   A motion was made by Mr. Bush, supported by Mr. Baumann, to approve Ordinance No. 522.

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

Mr. Komejan then reviewed the November 30, 2010 Financial Report.  The Board then considered a resolution to amend the budget.

10-151   Mr. Eaton offered a resolution,  supported by Mr. Nykamp, to amend the FY2010 Budget.

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

Mr. Nienhuis then read a Resolution of Appreciation for retiring Sergeant Ed deVries who is currently the Community Policing Sergeant for Holland-Park Township and has served the citizens of Ottawa County for over 33 years.  The Board extended their best wishes to Ed for continued good health and enjoyment of life during retirement. A retirement open house will be held on January 5 from 2-4 at Fire Station #1 on Riley St.

10-152   Moved by Mr. Hossink, supported by Mr. Nykamp, to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Sergeant deVries.

All supported the resolution
Resolution declared adopted

Mr. Nienhuis announced that some members of various committees needed to be considered for reappointment.  Mr. Nienhuis presented his recommendations for the committees.

10-153   Moved by Mr. Nykamp, supported by Mr. Hossink, that Robert Swartz be reappointed for a three year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals until 12/31/2013.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

10-154   Moved by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Eaton, that Willis Driesenga, Scott Bosgraff, Vincent Bush, and Richard Cartier be reappointed to six year terms on the Economic Development Corporation.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

10-155   Moved by Mr. Hossink, supported by Mr. Dalman, that Kenneth Bosma, Vincent Bush, Donald Komejan, Jon Mersman, and James Stroop  be reappointed to three year terms on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

10-156   Moved by Mr. Baumann, supported by Mr. Nykamp, that Jack VanderMeulen be reappointed to the Property and Housing Board of Appeals for a three year term.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr.  Nienhuis read a letter of resignation from Joe Baumann.  He will be taking a position as County Commissioner in 2011. 

10-157   Mr. Nykamp made a motion,  supported by Mr. Eaton, to accept Joe Baumann’s resignation.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan presented several informational items.

The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor