City Commission Minutes

WALKER CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
4243 REMEMBRANCE RD.
APRIL 27, 2009

Mayor Robert Ver Heulen called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Motion by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Deschaine, to open the Public Hearing. Motion carried. City Manager Vander Meulen reviewed the cost and payment breakdown for the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

Motion by Commissioner Parent, seconded by Commissioner Versluis, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried.

The City Insurance Company asked for the City Commission to acknowledge that the individuals who will be running the hospitality tent and the 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the Walker festival will be volunteers of the City.

Commissioner Deschaine had received a phone call from a resident asking for zoning enforcement to help with reducing signs that are being put up on streetlights and in right of ways.

Commissioner Holt suggested the City of Walker look into placing a plaque or something in our park to honor/ remember those who have left us too soon. Joe Rogers, Previous Walker Commissioner recently passed away. City Manager and Community Relations Committee will look into this.

Motion by Commissioner Versluis, seconded by Commissioner Stek, to open the Public Hearing. Motion carried.

City Engineer, Scott Conners and Al Pennington reviewed the Walker-Riverbend Watermain project. The project was awarded to the lowest bidder: Kentwood Excavating. The project will start the end of May and be completed in August. The project will include all aspects of the project including; installation of pipe, hydrants, drainage facilities impacted, driveways and lawn restoration.

Sue Wyngaarden, from Varnum, Riddering explained the financial details of the project.

Mr. Kuiper, 4431 Riverbend, asked if the storm sewer system will have to be replaced.

Al Pennington replied yes, reconstruction is included in the project.

Mr. John Campbell, 4565 Riverbend, asked how the formula for the amount is calculated.

Scott Conners replied, it is calculated on REU’s.

Ms. Lori Ruff, 1522 Ferndale, asked who pays for the yard and driveway repairs.

Scott Conners replied, new pavement or concrete will be replaced in the driveway and new grass seed will be planted.

Mr. Ross, 1574 Wilson, spoke of concerns of the cost.

Jan Datema, 4333 Riverbend, asked if the payment can be paid off at any time.

Answer: Yes,

Mrs. Ross 1574 Wilson, asked what the benefit was to be in the special assessment district.

By being in the special assessment area, the cost will be somewhat reduced.

John Cleveland, 1494 Ferndale, spoke that he is very much in favor of this project.

Motion by Commissioner Deschaine, seconded by Commissioner Versluis, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried.

Mayor Ver Heulen called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.

Commissioner Holt gave the invocation, and City Clerk called the roll.

Present: Mayor Ver Heulen, Commissioners: Parent, Holt, Deschaine Stek, and Versluis.

Also present was City Manager Vander Meulen and Assistant City Manager Schmalzel.

Motion by Commissioner Parent, seconded by Commissioner Holt, to approve the City Commission minutes of April 13, 2009. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Deschaine, to approve the City Commission/Staff minutes of April 20, 2009. Motion carried.

Public Comment: None

Rachel Nicks, International Relations Committee Chair, introduced the Young Artist Award winner: Nicole Looks, and the Young Author Award winner: Denise Gavin.

Motion by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Stek, to support that the individuals who will be running the hospitality tent and 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be volunteers of the City. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Versluis, seconded by Commissioner Parent, to approve the expenditures in the amount of $183,516.66. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Stek, seconded by Commissioner Versluis, to approve the Grandville Public Schools and Walker Water Service Agreement. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Three students from Calvin Christian attended the Commission meeting for their Government Class, Jennifer Mast, Kloe Katsma, and Kirstie Vanloo.

Motion by Commissioner Parent, seconded by Commissioner Stek, to approve Resolution 09-83 Gypsy Moth Suppression Special Assessment District 199. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Versluis, seconded by Commissioner Stek, to approve Resolution 09-84 Confirmation of Roll for the Walker-Riverbend Area Water Special Assessment District 198. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Stek, seconded by Commissioner Versluis, to approve Resolution 09-85 to consent to the establishment of a Tool and Die Renaissance Recovery Zone for HS Die and Engineering Inc. Motion carried.

City Manager comments:

Residents: Hopp and Grassman,had called to express they were in favor of the watermain project. The City has had no calls opposing the Gypsy moth spraying, only positive feedback.

Motion by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Parent, to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Bydalek, City Clerk

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