A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, November 13, 2017, in the township board room.
Members Present: Heidi Tice, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Ron Becklin, Jeff Jacobs, Denise Winebarger, and Greg Hulka
Members Absent: none
At 7:00pm, Heidi Tice opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer from Rose Dillon.
Also Present: 32– residents; 4– employees; 4- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; and Director of Public Utilities, Ron Langlois.
The motion by Ron Becklin, supported by Denise Winebarger, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of October 23, 2017 as presented.
The motion by Rose Dillon, supported by Ron Becklin, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Heidi Tice shared proposed changes from the Muskegon Area Transit System.
2. Andrea Anderson shared that Modern Warrior Monument Committee is seeking donations for the Modern Day Warfare memorial.
3. Brian Michelli reported that the Public Safety departments received risk control recommendations from the Michigan Township Participating Plan Risk control Department. The Public Safety departments have updated policy and procedures as recommended and received a letter of compliance.
4. A letter was shared that was from a Fruitport area landlord, addressing other area landlords.
5. Andrea Anderson shared that the request for a streetlight at Walker and Parkland has been passed on to Consumers Energy. Information should be available in time for the next meeting.
6. Brian Michelli shared a report on Heroine/Opiod overdoses in Muskegon County.
7. Brian Michelli reported that smoke detectors are available through a grant program to those in need. They will be provided and installed by the Fire Department.
8. Brian Michelli shared information regarding a drug bust that occurred in Fruitport on November 3, 2017.
9. Brian Michelli announced that the annual Santa Open House will be December 2, 2017 from 12:00pm-2:00pm at Fire Station #2 3368 Black Creek Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444.
10. Brian Michelli shared that Fruitport Fire took the trophy home for the Battle of the Bones. The event is sponsored by Texas Road House and all funds raised are donated to a local Veterans group.
11. Brian Michelli met with Sullivan Township Supervisor regarding changes to the current Public Safety agreement.
12. Ron Langlois reported that the water and sewer for the Odeno project is in final testing. Sherridan Rd. is paved from Mt. Garfield to Odawa Trail. Construction of homes will begin in December.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS:
Heidi Tice shared the formal procedure that will be followed for public comments.
The following residents and guests made comments regarding the Rental Unit Registration Restatement Ordinance:
Fred Sherman 2951 Vandenberg Rd.
Eli Cooper 5967 Airline Rd.
Eugene Johnson 4035 E. Sternberg Rd.
Larry Tilford 3764 Fernhill
The comments from those listed above were centered on the questions of why does Fruitport need a rental inspection program and what is it going to cost.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
17-170 Retirement celebration for Randy Lee
Randy was not in attendance, therefore the board moved to the next agenda item.
17-171 Second reading: Rental Unit Registration Restatement Amendment Ordinance
Andrea Anderson moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the Rental Unit Registration Restatement Amendment Ordinance as written. Said ordinance will update section 6-52 changing the renewal date from the end of the calendar year to the anniversary of issuance date, and also update section 6-58 changing the reference of a civil fine from 2-183 to 1-14.
This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 805.
Ayes: Becklin, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: Hulka
17-172 Public Hearing: Police Special Assessment Roll
(a.) Ron Becklin moved, seconded by Andrea Anderson MOTION CARRIED, to open the Public Hearing at 7:31pm.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Becklin
Nays: none
(b.) Public Hearing: The Supervisor announced that this hearing is to hear public comment and accept written objections regarding the roll of a special assessment for Police services in the business corridors on Sherman and Harvey.
The district would include the business corridor on Sherman Blvd from Lowes to US-31 and on Harvey Street from Independence Drive to Mount Garfield Rd.
There were no written objections received by the board.
Public comments: none
(c.) The motion by Rose Dillon, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing at 7:34pm and return to open session.
Jeff Jacobs moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt resolution #3 to ratify, confirm, and adopt the special assessment roll for the Police Special Assessment for the Sherman Blvd and Harvey St Corridors. The assessment is to be billed December 1, 2017 and shall be payable on or before February 14, 2017.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Becklin
Nays: none
Full text of said resolution can be found on file in the Clerk’s office. Filed with documentation on SAD 2017-2
NEW BUSINESS:
17-173 Discussion: Quarterline Rd (Pontaluna to Judson)
Brian Michelli reported that a police cruiser received approximately $500 in damage while traveling this section of Quarterline Rd to respond to a call. He is requesting that this stretch of road be considered for improvement in order to get police and fire vehicles to the houses located there.
Jeff Jacobs believes this road pre-dates the private road agreement. It was suggested that letters be sent out to the residents to evaluate their interest in having the road repaired by special assessment.
17-174 Discussion: Resolution for land use fees
A new resolution was introduced with publication and mailing costs added to the language of the current resolution.
A decision regarding the implementation of this resolution will be brought to the next meeting.
17-175 Budget amendments
Rose Dillon requested a change in the presented budget amendments: $6,000 to transfer from contracted services to Treasurer postal expenses for the in-house printing of tax bills.
Jeff Jacobs moved, supported by Greg Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to accept the budget amendments as presented with the addition of a $6,000, rather than $3,000, transfer from contracted services to Treasurer postal expenses.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Becklin
Nays: none
17-176 Payment of bills
Ron Becklin moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $15,089.75; Public Safety $34,506.86; Water $129,061.25; Sewer $13,889.09; Roads $6,250.00; Street Lights $13,018.02; Trust & Agency $1,913.00
Totaling: $213,727.97
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Becklin
Nays: none 
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Andrea Anderson shared that the November 7th election went well. 1,839 voters participated.
2. Greg Hulka asked if homes participating in the rental inspection program that are older than a certain year will be grandfathered and not required to have GFI outlets.
3. Denise Winebarger inquired on the purpose of controlling excessive peeling of paint on homes in the rental inspection program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
The following residents and guests made comments regarding the Rental Unit Registration Restatement Ordinance:
Frank Petrowski 2667 Shettler Rd.
Fred Sherman 2951 Vandenberg Rd.
Dave Markgraf 2800 E. Sternberg Rd.
Eli Cooper 5967 Airline Rd.
Lori West 1991 Forrest Park- speaking for T&W Rentals 2838 Vandenberg
The comments from those listed above were again centered on the questions and concerns of privacy of renters, definition of a rental, and cost of registration/cost to bring homes up to code. It was suggested that only landlords who have complaints against them be required an inspection.
Mark Fenlon 18710 168th Ave, Spring Lake is interested in opening a cannabis growing and processing facility- potentially on the property at the corner of Airline & Mt Garfield across the street from the Public Safety building.
Jamie Cooper is a medical marijuana consultant looking to open a provisioning center in the area (not in Fruitport). She hopes for time on a future agenda to discuss further. She shared printed information on medical marijuana. Jeff Jacobs shared that the board is waiting for laws/regulations to come from the state level.
The motion by Ron Becklin, supported by Greg Hulka was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR