MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD HELD NOVEMBER 22, 2004, 7:30 p.m.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Bill Holland.

 

Prayer for guidance by R. J. Poel.

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

Roll Call

Present:            William Holland, Daniel Carlton, R. J. Poel, Stanley Sterk, Del South,

Richard VanderKlok, Dale Mohr

Absent: none

 

#041122-01 - Approval of minutes of regular board meeting held on November 8, 2004

 

Moved by Dale Mohr, seconded by Dan Carlton, to approve the minutes of November 8, 2004, as submitted.

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#041122-02 - Agenda for November 22, 2004

 

Moved by R.J. Poel, seconded by Dale Mohr, to approve the agenda for November 22, 2004, as presented.

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#041122-03 - Communications, letters and reports: Received for information, to be filed:

 

A.     MTA fax dated November 5, 2004

B.     MTA fax dated November 12, 2004

C.     Notice of Hearing for Electric Co-Operation

D.     Senior Center Activity Report for October 2004 (and pamphlet)

E.      Memo from Ottawa County Action Agency regarding commodities distribution

F.      Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department Report for October 2004

G.     Fire Department Report for October 2004

H.     Library Report for October 2004

I.        Planner’s Comments for November 2004

J.       Planning Commission minutes for November 17, 2004

K.    Planning Commission agenda for December 1, 2004

L.      Letter from John Bole regarding PUD0406

 

#041122-04 - Township Board Committee Appointments for 2005

 

Moved by Del South, seconded by R.J. Poel, to approve 2005 Township Board Committee appointments for, as follows:

GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD

                                                                        COMMITTEES FOR 2005

 

Utilities/Facilities Committee:

Dan Carlton/Chairman - Stan Sterk – Dale Mohr

Buildings                                   Water

Drains                                      Sewer

Property                                   Sidewalks/Bike Paths

Roads                                      Ice Center

 

Service/Program Committee:

R.J. Poel /Chairman - Delwin South – Richard VanderKlok

Cemetery                                             Library

Crossing Guards                                   Parks

Emergency Services                              Police

Fire Department                                   Safety

            Seniors                        

Inspections                                          

           

          F.I.P.P. Committee:

Bill Holland/Chairman - Daniel Carlton - R.J. Poel

Finance                                                Personnel

Insurance                                              Public Relations

 

Building Committee: deleted

 

Legal – Inter-Gov’t – Misc/Cable/etc.:   Bill Holland

           

            Jenison Historical Society:  R.J. Poel, Dan Carlton

 

WCET Board:  R.J. Poel, Dale Mohr

 

OCCAAAB:   R.J. Poel,  Del South

 

FIOA Coordinator:   R.J. Poel

 

Board representative on Planning Commission:   Del South

 

#041122-05 - Preliminary Plat of Unity Timbers

 

Moved by Del South, seconded by Dale Mohr, to grant tentative preliminary plat approval of the overall layout and phase 1 of Unity Timbers, located, part of the SE ¼ of section 31, T6N, R13W, Georgetown Township, Ottawa County as shown on the drawing dated November 5, 2004. 

 

 

Note:                As recommended by the Planning Commission

Ron VanSingel has indicated that they will return with a dewatering plan when they return to the Board for final preliminary plat approval

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#041122-06 - Planned Unit Development (PUD0406) Eastbrook Development Co.

 

Dale Kraker, Eastbrook Development Co., 2130 Enterprise Dr., Kentwood gave a quick overview of the proposed PUD.  He stated that the project was started a couple of years ago.  This is a 290 acre site.  The development would offer a wide variety of housing geared towards various life styles and would include 2 park areas, pool and clubhouse for use by residents. He spoke of the landscaping and signage at both the entrances and through out the development.

It was explained that the definition of “Townhouse” pertaining to this development means a 2 story unit and that these units will be owned and not rented.  Indicated that a traffic study was completed and that the Road Commission determined the roads can handle the flow of traffic.

 

Floor was opened for public comment. The following individuals spoke, John and Ruth Bole 3361 Taylor, Tammy Eling 3240 Taylor, Bill Eling 3284 Taylor and Nick Allen 3545 Taylor Street

 

There is concern for traffic volume which is already a problem in Georgetown, safety concern for residents by increased traffic in this area, expressed that this PUD is not consistent with the master plan as it was adopted in May of this year by the Township,  that more time needs to be taken by the board and given to the residents to determine how these two worlds can live side by side without directly having a negative impact to the residents on Taylor street who met the zoning requirements of this zoning district when building their homes. 

 

William Holland stated that he was leery of proceeding with the PUD request without adequate time for himself and the other new board members to study this request.

 

Moved by Del South, seconded by R.J. Poel, to table the request.

 

Yeas: Bill Holland, Dan Carlton, Del South, Rich VanderKlok, R.J. Poel

Nays: Dale Mohr, Stanley Sterk

 

            MOTION CARRIED.

 

#041122-07 - Final Preliminary and Final Plat of Keystone Estates

 

Moved by Dan Carlton, seconded by R. J. Poel, to grant final preliminary plat approval (construction) and final plat approval for Keystone Estates, Part of the NE ¼ Section 22, T6N, R13W, Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, provided all state, county & local ordinance comply & all fees are paid.

 

Note:                Bond, applications, Ottawa County Road and Drain Commission approvals,

signed street light petition, signed sidewalk compliance letter were all received and are on file in the office.   All fees are paid to date (including $50 per lot).

            MOTION CARRIED.

 

#041122-08 - 2005 Budget Amendment for WCET

 

Moved by William Holland, seconded by Rich VanderKlok, to approve amending the 2005 budget for $10,000 to be given to WCET with the regular payments and to approve transferring the funds from fund balance

 

            #041122-08A – Admendment moved  by Dale Mohr, and seconded by R. J. Poel to                              increase the WCET 2005 budget 20,000.

 

            Yeas: Dale Mohr, R.J. Poel

            Nays: Dan Carlton, William Holland, Del South, Rich VanderKlok, Stan Sterk

 

            MOTION DEFEATED

 

#041122-08 - Motion to approve amending the 2005 WCET budget for $10,000.

 

Yeas: Dale Mohr, R.J. Poel, Dan Carlton, William Holland, Del South, Rich VanderKlok

Nays: Stan Sterk

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

#041122-09 – Public Comment

 

            Allan Dodds, 7783 Lilac Dr., thanked board for increased funds and discussed how the funds   will be used.

 

#041122-10 – Announcement of any scheduled meeting of interest to board members

 

MTA Banquet to be held on December 6, 2004.

 

#041122-11 – Reports from Standing Committees

 

Services Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2004 were presented.

 

#041122-12 - Monthly Bills

 

Moved by R. J. Poel, seconded by Daniel Carlton, to approve payment of bills in the amount of $317,621.88 and the amount of $98,066.00 is taxes collected for other units.

 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#041122-13 - Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

                                               

William Holland, Supervisor

 

                                               

R. J. Poel, Clerk