HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 Regular Meeting
April 21, 2011

 

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 Russell TeSlaa.  Also present was Township Manager Donald Komejan.

Absent:   None

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

11-48   The minutes of April 7, 2011 were approved as written.

Citizen comments:  None

Mr. Nienhuis opened the public hearing to consider a request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate submitted by Quincy Street, Inc.  Present to answer questions and explain the project was Phil Holtrop.

The request is for $265,000.00 in real property improvements and $2,119,084.00 in personal property improvements.  The district was established in 1986.  Mr. Phil Holtrop was present to answer questions and update the Board on the project.

Mr. Nienhuis closed the public hearing.

11-49   A resolution was offered by Mr. Hossink and supported by Mr. Nykamp to approve the request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Quincy Street, Inc. for twelve years.

All supported the resolution
Resolution declared adopted

The Board held a second reading and considered for adoption Home Occupation Zoning Ordinance Amendment. 

11-50   Moved by Mr. TeSlaa, supported by Mr. Hossink, to approve the Ordinance #526 – Home Occupation Zoning Ordinance Amendment.

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

Mr. Nienhuis presented an appropriation request for a $6761.30 contribution to help fund the community 4th of July fireworks. 

11-51   It was moved by Mr. Eaton and supported by Mr. Bush to contribute $6761.30 to help fund the community 4th of July fireworks.

All supported the motion
Motion declared adopted

Mr. Komejan then presented construction bids for the Hawthorn Pond Natural Area Improvements.  His recommendation was to award the bid to low bidder Redline Excavating, LLC in the amount of $89,070.49.

11-52   Moved by Mr. Bush, supported by Mr. TeSlaa, to award the construction contract for Hawthorn Pond Natural Area Improvements to Redline Excavating, LLC in the amount of $89,070.49.

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

Mr. Komejan reviewed the March 31, 2011 Financial Report for Holland Charter Township as presented by Financial Director Melissa Whitney.

11-53   A resolution was offered by Mr. Bush and supported by Mr. Eaton amending the FY 2011 Budget.

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

Mr. Komejan presented his administration report and updates on projects.    Committee reports were shared.

The meeting adjourned at  7:24 P.M.

Michael Dalman, Clerk
Terry Nienhuis, Supervisor