Grant City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

City Commission Minutes September 17, 2007

Grant City Commission DDA Ordinance Reading Public Hearing Minutes September 17, 2007

A public hearing of the Grant City Commission was held on Monday, September 17, 2007, at the City of Grant Offices. 1. Call to Order: Mayor Terry Fett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call: PRESENT: Mayor Terry Fett, Commissioner Julie Hallman, Commissioner Terri Yeomans, Commissioner Mike Gesler, Commissioner Anne Pickard, and Commissioner Harry Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Doug La Fave-City Manager, Sherry Powell– City Clerk, Dan VanBelzen–Chief of Police, Vern Boose, Carolyn Boose, Hildur Rake, Robert Rake, Anita Jaimes, Joe Jaimes, Debra Hilton, Alicia Jaimes, Todd Bennett, and Angie Bennett. EXCUSED: Commissioner Cheryl Lake ABSENT: None 4. Public Comment: None 5. Adjournment: 7:03 p.m.

Grant City Commission Traffic/Signage Public Hearing Minutes September 17, 2007

A public hearing of the Grant City Commission was held on Monday, September 17, 2007, at the City of Grant Offices. 1. Call to Order: Mayor Terry Fett called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call: PRESENT: Mayor Terry Fett, Commissioner Julie Hallman, Commissioner Terri Yeomans, Commissioner Mike Gesler, Commissioner Anne Pickard, and Commissioner Harry Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Doug La Fave-City Manager, Sherry Powell– City Clerk, Dan VanBelzen–Chief of Police, Vern Boose, Carolyn Boose, Hildur Rake, Robert Rake, Anita Jaimes, Joe Jaimes, Debra Hilton, Alicia Jaimes, Todd Bennett, and Angie Bennett. EXCUSED: Commissioner Cheryl Lake ABSENT: None 4. Public Comment: W. Divina Speed Limit Sign Hildur Rake address the Commission explaining the Condo Association’s concern about speeding on W. Divina. They requested a 15mph speed limit sign, and would appreciate a “Slow Children At Play” sign if unable to get the 15mph sign. Chief VanBelzen explained he will need to further investigate if his department could enforce a 15mph speed limit in the City. He will know more before the next meeting. Vern Boose expressed additional concern for slow moving mobile wheelchairs needing to have access to dumpsters, and the concern as it relates to speeding vehicles. Lincoln/Arthur Four-Way Stop Sign Anita Jaimes asked what brought about a public hearing for a four-way stop sign to be placed at Lincoln and Arthur Streets, and asked if speed bumps had been considered. Mayor Fett explained a neighbor on Lincoln Street was concerned, and that speed bumps create problems for the plow trucks. Vacating a portion of Post Office Alley Harry Robinson expressed a concern about closing the alley by the Post Office as far as originally considered, because of a neighboring home which currently utilizes it. The alley would remain open from the Post Office to Front Street. 5. Adjournment: 7:15 p.m. City Commission Minutes September 17, 2007

Grant City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007

The regular meeting of the Grant City Commission was held on Monday, September 17, 2007, at the City of Grant Offices. 1. Call to Order: Mayor Terry Fett called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call: PRESENT: Mayor Terry Fett, Commissioner Julie Hallman, Commissioner Terri Yeomans, Commissioner Mike Gesler, Commissioner Anne Pickard, and Commissioner Harry Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Doug La Fave-City Manager, Sherry Powell– City Clerk, Dan VanBelzen–Chief of Police, Vern Boose, Carolyn Boose, Hildur Rake, Robert Rake, Anita Jaimes, Joe Jaimes, Debra Hilton, Alicia Jaimes, Todd Bennett, and Angie Bennett.

EXCUSED: Commissioner Cheryl Lake ABSENT: None 4. Approval of the Agenda: Added items I. and J. under New Business Motion: Motion made by Gesler second by Yeomans to approve the agenda with changes noted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Comment: None 6. Consent Agenda: a-e. Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion: Motion made by Gesler, second by Robinson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Unfinished Business: a. Assessing Services: Doug received a letter today from the State Tax Commission. He will provide additional information at the next meeting. b. Assistant City Manager/Clerk Position: Mayor Fett said this item b. would be addressed in New Business under b. c. Traffic Signage/Alley Closing: The Commission agreed more information was needed for a decision on W. Divina Dr., and that it will be decided upon at the next regular meeting. d. Street Repaving: Mayor Fett said this item d. would be addressed in New Business under item d. 8. New Business: a. Approval of Downtown Development Authority Ordinance 51. Motion: Motion made by Yeomans second by Gesler to adopt the DDA Ordinance 51. Motion carried unanimously. b. Resolution 07-41: Assistant City Manager/Clerk Position. Motion: Motion made by Gesler, seconded by Yeomans to approve Resolution 07-41. Motion carried unanimously c. Resolution 07-42: To Authorize Interfund Loan from City Water Replacement/Improvement Fund to Roads & Right-of-Ways Fund. Commissioner Pickard expressed concern about the balance in the Local Streets Fund. Motion: Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Yeomans to approve Resolution 07-42. Motion carried unanimously d. Resolution 07-43: For City Manager to enter into a contract for street repairs. Motion: Motion made by Gesler, seconded by Yeomans to approve Resolution 07-43 with Woodland Paving Co. Motion carried unanimously e. Resolution 07-44: For the purchase of a new police car in conjunction with a USDA grant. Motion: Motion made by Yeomans, seconded by Hallman to approve Resolution 07-44. Motion carried unanimously f. Resolution 07-45: Resolution for catch basin cleaning Motion: Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Pickard to approve Resolution 07-45. Motion carried unanimously g. Resolution 07-46: For State of Michigan Federal Surplus Property Assistance Program Motion: Motion made by Yeomans, seconded by Robinson to approve Resolution 07-46. Motion carried unanimously City Commission Minutes September 17, 2007

h. Resolution 07-47: To sell various scrap metal at the Department of Public Works. Motion: Motion made by Hallman, seconded by Pickard to approve Resolution 07-47. Motion carried unanimously i. Resolution 07-48: To replace plow on the DPW F-350. Motion: Motion made by Pickard, seconded by Yeomans to approve Resolution 07-48 through Weingartz. Motion carried unanimously j. Resolution 07-49: To repair underbody scraper and repair hydraulic system for conveyor and rear spinner assembly on DPW GMC Sidekick Plow Truck. Motion: Motion made by Gesler, seconded by Robinson to approve Resolution 07-49. Motion carried unanimously

9. Other Business: a. Downtown Development Authority Board Member Recruitment: Four applications received, and four more are needed to seat the DDA Governing Board. b. Police partnership with schools: The schools had expressed an interest in waiting until the student head count, but do not appear to be interested at this time. c. Ryan Benson Memorial Skatepark: The Fremont Area Community Foundation is in receipt of our $15,000 grant request. Milt Barr of Grant Welding will pre-fabricate the sections and move them out in the spring, and hopefully can repair the damaged section yet this year.

10. Information Items/Updates: a. USDA-DPW Police Facilities upgrade: We are looking at feasibility now, but need to get the equipment inside a building. b. DPW Equipment replacement: This is tied into the capital project, and we need to continue planning for the replacement of our equipment. c. Wooden Water Tower/Park: We need to raise around $6,000 in private donations for this project. The project has received good publicity, and the grant request has already been submitted to the FACF. 11. Public Comments: Anita Jaimes asked if residents could donate their unwanted scrap metal by giving it to the City, and was encouraged to do so. Angie Bennett thanked Doug for his efforts in getting grant funds. Anita Jaimes asked if any fundraiser were planned to help raise funds, like a raffle. Commissioner Pickard thanked Doug for numbering the Commission packet.

12. Adjournment without objection at 8:09pm.

______Mayor Terry Fett Sherry Powell, Grant City Clerk