A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015, in the township board room.
Members Present: Brian Werschem, Supervisor; Carol Hulka, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Ron Becklin, Dave Markgraf, Marjorie Nash, and Chuck Whitlow. Members Absent: None
At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Werschem opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
Also Present: 4– residents; 0– employees; DPW Director, Farrar; Public Safety Director, Doctor, and Attorney Ron Bultje
The motion by Dave Markgraf, supported by Marjorie Nash, was carried unanimously, to approve the April 13, 2015 meeting minutes—regular meeting—with the following change:
Item 15-050 Closed Session to Discuss Legal Matters with Attorney
(a.) Was: Chuck Whitlow moved, seconded by Carol Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to go into closed session at 8:07 p.m.
(a.) Correction: Chuck Whitlow moved, seconded by Carol Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to go into closed session at 8:07 p.m. to consider a written opinion from the township attorney.
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Dave Markgraf, was carried unanimously, to approve the April 27, 2015 meeting agenda with the following addition: Approval of 04-13-2015 Board Minutes—closed session.
The motion by Chuck Whitlow, seconded by Rose Dillon, carried unanimously, to approve the April 13, 2015 meeting minutes—closed session—as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – none received
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1) Michigan Townships Association (MTA) legislative up-dates
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15-052 Second Reading and Adoption- Junk and Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance
Dave Markgraf moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to add a new Article IV to Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled Junk and Inoperable Vehicles, which provides for the regulation of the storage of junk and inoperable vehicles and motor vehicles, and to provide for an effective date which is 30 days after its publication in the Muskegon Chronicle.
This constitutes the second and final reading. The new Ordinance number is 786.
Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None
15-053 Second Reading and Adoption- FEMA Floodplain Management Provision of the State Construction Code Ordinance
Rose Dillon moved, Marjorie Nash seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to add a new Article IV to Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled Floodplain Management Provisions, to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Charter Township of Fruitport, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the State Construction Code Act, and to provide for an effective date which is 30 days after its publication in the Muskegon Chronicle.
This constitutes the second and final reading. The new Ordinance number is 787.
Ayes: Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Whitlow, Markgraf, Hulka, Werschem Nays: None
15-054 Resolution of Intent for Participating in the National Flood Insurance Program
Dave Markgraf moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, for the adoption of a resolution to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (“FEMA”) National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) by complying with the program’s applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for the purposes of significantly reducing flood hazards to persons, reducing property damage, and reducing public expenditures, and providing for the availability of flood insurance and federal funds or loans with its community.
Ayes: Markgraf, Becklin, Whitlow, Hulka, Dillon, Nash, Werschem Nays: None
15-055 Resolution to Manage Floodplain Development
Ron Becklin moved, supported by Marjorie Nash, MOTION CARRIED, for the adoption of a resolution to manage Floodplain Development for the National Flood Insurance program.
Ayes: Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Hulka, Markgraf, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None
15-056 Second Reading and Adoption- 2012 International Fire Code
Chuck Whitlow moved, supported by Dave Markgraf, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of building and premises in the Charter Township of Fruitport; providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; repealing prior inconsistent ordinances including Ordinance No. 770, and providing for an effective date which is on May 13, 2015.
This constitutes the second and final reading. The new Ordinance number is 788.
Ayes: Whitlow, Markgraf, Hulka, Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Werschem Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS
15-057 Fruitport Soccer Club Request
(a.) Dave Markgraf moved, seconded by Ron Becklin, MOTION CARRIED, to excuse Supervisor Brian Werschem from the Board meeting because of a conflict of interest involving the Fruitport Soccer Club request.
Ayes: Markgraf, Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Hulka, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None
(b.) The motion by Dave Markgraf, supported by Marjorie Nash, was carried unanimously, to have Trustee Dave Markgraf preside over the board meeting during the discussion of the Fruitport Soccer Club request.
(c.) The Fruitport Soccer Club has done fundraisers raising $30,000 towards improvements for the soccer park. A request was made for financial support to finish fields at the Townships Sheringer Park
Chuck Whitlow moved, supported by Ron Becklin, MOTION CARRIED, for the Township to pay $40,000 for the Sheringer Park improvements contingent on a site lease agreement for use of the Park with the Fruitport Soccer Club paying $4,000 year-1, $4,000 year-2, $4,000 year-3, and $3.000 year-4 for said lease agreement.
Ayes: Whitlow, Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Hulka, Markgraf Nays: None
15-058 First Reading- Zoning Test Amendment Ordinance regarding Standards for Reviewing Special Use Applications
On April 21, 2015, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the Township Board to amend Section 42-157 of Chapter 42 of the Fruitport Charter Township Code of Ordinances concerning the general standards for reviewing special use applications.
This constitutes the first reading. Final action will take place at the next regular scheduled meeting on May 11, 2015.
15-059 West Michigan Spay & Neuter Clinic Resolution for Charitable Gaming License
Rose Dillon moved, seconded by Carol Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to authorize the West Michigan Spay & Neuter Clinic of Fruitport, county of Muskegon, be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license.
Ayes: Dillon, Hulka, Markgraf, Whitlow, Becklin, Nash, Werschem Nays: None
15-059 Payment of Bills
Dave Markgraf moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills for payment in the following amounts: General Fund & Parks: $16,681.54; Public Safety $32,821.20; Water: $375,692.13; and Sewer: $20,965.22 Total: $446,160.09
Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS #2 – None received
The motion by Dave Markgraf, seconded by Ron Becklin, was Carried Unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
CAROL HULKA, CLERK BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR
– HULKA, CLERK BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR