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ZEELAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING November 16, 2010

The Zeeland Charter Township Board held a Regular Board meeting on November 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall at 6582 Byron Road, Zeeland, Michigan. Members present: Supervisor Nykamp, Clerk Evink, Treasurer Myaard, Trustees Oonk, and Zylstra. Absent: Compagner and Barkel.

1. Supervisor Glenn Nykamp called the meeting to order. Recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation offered by Treasurer Myaard.

2. Motion made by Trustee Zylstra to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2010 meeting. Trustee Oonk supported the motion which passed. Absent: Barkel and Compagner.

3. Clerk Evink presented the bills for payment. Trustee Zylstra made a motion to approve payment of bills as submitted. Treasurer Myaard supported the motion which passed unanimously with a roll call vote. Absent: Barkel and Compagner.

4. Treasurer Myaard gave the financial report.

5. Building and Zoning Administrator Mannes gave his monthly report.

6. Business Items: a. Trustee Zylstra motioned to approve RESOLUTION NO. 735 TO REFUND WYOMING WATER SYSTEM BONDS FOR THE NORTHERN SERVICE TERRITORY. Treasurer Myaard supported the motion which passed with a roll call vote. Absent: Barkel and Compagner. b. Trustee Oonk motioned to approve RESOLUTION NO. 736 TO REFUND WYOMING SEWER SYSTEM BONDS FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. Trustee Zylstra supported the motion which passed with a roll call vote. Absent: Barkel and Compagner. c. Trustee Oonk motioned to approve the bid by Countryside Builders to install RBS windows for the amount of $6,240.00. Trustee Zylstra supported the motion which passed with a roll call vote. Absent Barkel and Compagner. d. Trustee Myaard motioned to approve paying the board members per diem for the Dec. 6 MTA Dinner in lieu of meeting pay. Clerk Evink supported the motion which passed with a roll call vote. Absent: Barkel and Compagner.

1 e. Supervisor Nykamp sought permission to draw up a proposal that would prohibit gun and bow hunting in Van Zoeren Woods and Drenthe Grove parks. Permission granted. f. Supervisor Nykamp proposed paying board trustees a combination salary and per diem. Clerk Evink requested this be discussed by the Compensation Committee.

7. Committee Reports: a. PLANNING COMMISSION. The board heard the First Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 357 TO REZONE PARCEL 70-17-27-400- 054 from R-2 to AGR-Agricultural. b. BOARD OF APPEAL. Board will meet Nov. 23 to evaluate a proposed expansion for Grassmid Transportation. c. FIRE. The ad hoc fire committee met with fire department personal and reviewed equipment and upcoming expenses. d. BUILDING /GROUNDS. Zeeland Township received permission to trim branches from the tree near the Drenthe Fire Station. e. CEMETERY. West Drenthe Cemetery needs the trees trimmed. f. ROADS. 72nd is about finished. Asphalting will be done next year. g. PARKS/RECREATION. We will be adding four benches and a table to Drenthe Grove.

8. Supervisor’s Report: a. A Medical Marijuana Training workshop will be Dec. 8, 2010 in Allendale. b. Supervisor Nykamp, Treasurer Myaard, and Trustees will attend the January 26-28, 2011 MTA Conference in Grand Rapids. c. Trustee Barkel was chosen to represent Zeeland Charter Township during City on a Hill’s Feb. 12, 2011 Walk for Warmth. d. Fred Meijer Trail update. e. Trustee Oonk will attend the Ottawa County Parks Nov. 30, 2010 meeting. f. Supervisor Nykamp will attend the Rose Drain Public Hearing on Nov. 23, 2010. g. Supervisor Nykamp will attend Senator–elect Meekhof’s Oath of Office Ceremony.

9. Additional Board Comment: a. Trustee Zylstra motioned to direct Clerk Evink to create a written report detailing how she intends to pay for bonds without a utility millage. Trustee Oonk supported the motion which passed. Absent: Barkel and Compagner. 10.Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Evink – Clerk Lisa Freeman – Recording Secretary