A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, April 24, 2017, in the township board room.

Members Present: Heidi Tice, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Ron Becklin, Greg Hulka, Jeff Jacobs, and Denise Winebarger.
Members Absent: none

At 7:02 pm, Heidi Tice opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer from Rose Dillon.

Also Present: 4– residents, 2 – employees, 1- guests, and Director of Public Utilities, Ron Langlois.

The motion by Rose Dillon, supported by Jeff Jacobs, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of April 10, 2017 with the following corrections:

Item 17-049 & Item 17-050
WAS: reason supporting the zone change: 1. Fits the 2003 Master Plan that calls for this area to revert to residential zoning.
CORRECTED: reason supporting the zone change: 1. Fits the Master Plan that calls for this area to become residential zoning.

The motion by Ron Becklin, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS

1) Michigan Townships Association legislative updates of April 24, 2017.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS – none received

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none

NEW BUSINESS:

17-056 Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions (TLOxp) Agreement
Ron Becklin moved, supported by Rose Dillon, MOTION CARRIED, to approve Fruitport Township Police Department to enter into a 12 month contract with Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. whose service will provide the Police Department with additional data search opportunities.

Ayes: Becklin, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: None

17-057 Zone Change Request From M-1 to R-1 at 3350, 3254, & 3357 E Broadway Ave, Muskegon, MI
On April 18, 2017, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the Township Board to approve the zone changes from M-1 to R-1 for parcel numbers 61-15-101-100-0001-00 (vacant land on E Broadway), 61-15-101-100- 0002-00(vacant land on E Broadway Ave), 61-15-101-100-0003-00 (commonly known as 3350 E Broadway Ave), 61- 15-101-100-0004-00 (commonly known as 3354 E Broadway), and 61-15-101-100-0008-00 (commonly known as 3357 E Broadway). This constitutes the first reading. Final action will take place at the next regular scheduled board meeting on May 8, 2017.

17-058 Closed Session
A. Ron Becklin moved, supported by Rose Dillon, MOTION CARRIED, to go into closed session at 7:14pm per
Section 8A of the Open Meetings Act, per employees request to discuss specific personnel matters.

Ayes: Becklin, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: None

B. The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Ron Becklin, was carried unanimously to go back into open session at 7:38pm.

17-059 Payment of bills
Denise Winebarger moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund & Parks $25,106.85; Public Safety $23,810.59; Water $57,048.20; Sewer $1,583.85; Street Lights $12,753.49 Totaling: $120,302.98

Ayes: Becklin, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:

1)  Chuck Whitlow, 6625 Mt Garfield Rd, inquired about the newly adopted budget.

2)  Sgt. Mike Harvitt, Michigan State Police, shared that the MSP is always recruiting and will have several spots to fill in the coming years due to retirements. He also shared that we may see an increased presents of Troopers due to grants funding them to be in particular areas.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:

1)  Heidi Tice shared that petitions for road improvements in the areas of Vandenberg and Summit came in at 56% in favor for Vandenberg and 65% in favor for Summit. Total cost of the project will be $163,694; 25% of which will be covered by the Muskegon County Road Commission, 75% by the affected residents.

2)  Ron Becklin announced that changes may be coming to the Recreational Committee due to grants being suspended by President Trump.

3)  Andrea Anderson introduced the “MI Time Line” program through the Secretary of State, through which you now have the option to make an appointment when visiting an SOS office is necessary.

The motion by Ron Becklin, supported by Greg Hulka was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR