After returning from his visit to the fire-damaged community of Paradise, Calif., on Christmas Eve, Franklin Graham prepared for the new year. In addition to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the northeast U.S., Franklin Graham’s 2019 schedule includes stops in Thailand, Australia, Colombia and Cambodia. The first Festival of the year took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 19–20. Next, on the 60th anniversary of Billy Graham’s historic tour of Australia, Graham will share the Gospel in six cities from one end of the continent to the other.
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Village of Fruitport Regular Council Meeting Minutes – 01/21/19
VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 21, 2019
1. Call to Order
President Roger Vanderstelt called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
2. Pledge
3. Prayer
4. Roll call
Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Donna Pope, Amy Haack, Jay Bolt, Jeff Guiles, Carl Rothenberger and Bill Overkamp who arrived at 7:04pm
Also present: Dave Bossenbroek, Village attorney, Jeremy Statler DPW Supervisor and Heidi Tice, Fruitport Charter Township Supervisor
5. Approval of previous meeting minutes from December 17, 2018
Motion made by Amy to approve the minutes from the December 17th meeting, supported by Donna. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.
6. Approve the agenda for the January 21st Council meeting
Motion made by Amy to approve the January 21st agenda, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.
7. Public Comment
None
8. Correspondence (Ann)
None
9. Oath of Office
Bill Overkamp took the oath of office for his newly elected term.
10. Reports from Officers (Each Council Member)
Donna advised the library is doing well.
Jeff questioned snow plowing on Saturday. Roger advised it was done later in the day.
Amy had nothing to report.
Jay advised the next Planning Commission meeting Friday January 25th at noon. This will be the first meeting for Jon Sigman since being appointed in December. The Planning Commission has received a site review request for 300 N. Third Avenue. This request will be on the agenda for Friday’s meeting. Other agenda items include year end reporting and a schedule of fees. They are in the final stages of reviewing the Land Use Ordinances. He anticipates a Public Hearing to take place in the next couple of months regarding the recommended updates to the Land Use Ordinances. The Zoning Map will also be updated. Jay advised there is a free Planning Commission training session on February 7 at 6pm at the Filmore Complex in Holland.
Carl advised that the Personnel Committee met last week on Thursday and will have another meeting this Thursday. Carl explained an issue with a DPW worker and made a recommendation to the council. Carl made a motion for the council to accept this recommendation, supported by Donna.
Roll call AYES: Pope, Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
NAYES: None
Bill had nothing to report.
Roger reported that a land division was approved for 169 W Park. Roger also advised that we need a new member for the ZBA Committee and 2 new members for the Planning Commission (1 from the Village and 1 from the Township). Please have any interested parties send their resume to the Village office.
Roger stated that we need to schedule a budget meeting. It was determined that the meeting will be on February 4th at 6pm.
11. 2020 3rd Avenue Project
Jeremy reviewed 3 items with the council Third Avenue Original Scope and Possible Additional Federal Funding Option, Third Avenue Proposed Road Breakdowns and Third Avenue Proposed Sewer Breakdowns. A discussion took place about money available from the Highway Infrastructure Program. Information was submitted on behalf of the Village to obtain this grant. It is approximately $190,000. It may be granted to one municipality or spread out among several of them. No determination has been made at this point.
Our attorney Dave Bossenbroek explained how a Special Assessment District (SAD) is established. A petition would need to be circulated by one of the parties that are part of the proposed SAD. A minimum of 51% would need to be in favor of establishing the SAD.
Amy discussed with the council that we were researching sewer because of the possible major road reconstruction of 3rd Avenue. A grant for $375,000 was applied for and the Village didn’t receive it. We currently have $200,000 in a federal grant, $157,000 pending federal grant and Village funds of $100,000 to cover the cost of a resurfaced road.
Multiple options were discussed, and Jay made a motion to vote on each of the 3 options, supported by Jeff. Jay then rescinded his motion. Roger made a motion to accept option B for further research and analysis, supported by Jay.
Roll call AYES: Pope, Haack, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
NAYES: None
Absent: Rothenberger who left at 7:55pm.
A discussion took place about the need to get additional public input. That meeting will take place on February 11th at 7pm. The Clerk will send out letters to the parties involved inviting them to the upcoming meeting.
12. Kayak Launch
Roger explained the engineering layout provide by Prein & Newhoff. The Engineering firm will apply for a grant on behalf of the Village for the project. It was determined to discuss the Kayak Launch at the upcoming budget meeting.
13. Recreational Marijuana
Our attorney discussed a proposed ordinance to prohibit determining the regulations. We can opt back in later. Roger made a motion to adopt the Prohibition of Marijuana Establishments ordinance, supported by Donna. Amy asked that we review it again after the State has created their regulations.
Roll call AYES: Pope, Haack, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYES: None
14. Public Comments
Don Haack,6771 S. Bridge Street, commented on recreational marijuana and that the people have voted on allowing it and doesn’t understand why the Village would want to prohibit marijuana establishments.
15. Warrants
Donna made a motion to accept the warrants, supported by Jeff.
Roll call AYES: Pope, Haack, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt.
NAYES: None
16. Adjourn
Motion made by Donna to adjourn the meeting at 8:32pm, supported by Bill. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by,
Ann LaCroix
Clerk
Fruitport Board of Education Organizational Meeting – 01/21/19
Fruitport Board of Education
Organizational Meeting
January 21, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Shettler Elementary Library
I. Per Board Policy 0151, Bob Szymoniak, Superintendent, called the January 21st Organizational Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
IV. Election of Officers
President
Item 19-001. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to nominate Dave Hazekamp for
President. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Dave Hazekamp for President. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Superintendent Szymoniak passed the gavel to President Hazekamp.
Vice President
Item 19-002. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to nominate Kris Cole for
Vice-President. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Kris Cole for Vice-President. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Treasurer
Item 19-003. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Brott to nominate Elroy Buckner for
Treasurer. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Elroy Buckner for Treasurer. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Secretary
Item 19-004. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Brott to nominate Steve Kelly for Secretary. No other nominations were brought forth.
MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Steve Kelly for Secretary. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. Adjournment
Item 19-005. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to adjourn the Organizational Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The Organizational Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary
Fruitport Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes – 01/21/19
Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
January 21, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Shettler Elementary Library
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.
II. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 19-006. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Art Teachers, Macy Austin, Robin Latsch, and Dawn Jacobson along with their students presented School Board members with student artwork in honor of Board Appreciation Month. Thank you cards and a candy-themed thank you poster were also presented to the Board.
Dave Hazekamp presented High School Principal, Lauren Chesney with an Above and Beyond award for her dedication to the Merry Miracle program. Mrs. Chesney spent many hours guiding Student Council and coordinating the purchasing and packing of an incredible amount of holiday gifts. Her giving spirit is heartwarming and admirable.
Shettler Principal, Janelle Duffey and teacher, Donna Burns welcomed the Board, staff, and community members to the board meeting. Mrs. Duffey gave a PowerPoint presentation on the PBIS program in her building and explained the differences between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions. The program is a success and the results are astounding! They will begin to implement a new “family-style” program in the coming months.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak introduced Stacey Becker, the new Central Office administrative support staff person. He also briefly mentioned the upcoming Board Workshop.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-007. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2018
2. Approval of Bills
3. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report and ACH Transactions
4. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
5. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
6. Approval of the Capital Projects Progress Report
7. Approval of Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Elevator Bid.
Item 19-008. MOTION by Hazekamp, SECOND by Cole to approve the middle school elevator renovation bid as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 14, 2019.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held January 14, 2019. Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Dave Hazekamp, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Buses, the Elevator Bid, Budget Amendments, and they reviewed policy.
2. 2018-19 General Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 19-009. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the General Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. 2018-19 School Service Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 19-010. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the School Service Fund Amended Budget resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 16, 2019.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held January 16, 2019. Steve Kelly, Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Instructional Assistant Sub Pay, an Affiliated Administrator Group Letter of Agreement, Budget Amendments, the Elevator Bid, a Social Worker Position, the Superintendent’s Contract and the committee reviewed policy.
2. Instructional Assistant Substitute Hourly Rate Increase.
Item 19-011. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the sub instructional hourly rate increase to $10.25 per hour.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Fruitport Affiliated Administrative Association Letter of Agreement.
Item 19-012. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Brott to approve the Fruitport Affiliated Administrator Association’s Letter of Agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 16, 2019.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held January 16, 2019. Jill Brott, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed: Two New High School Courses, the Elevator Bid, Budget Amendments, the Superintendent’s Contract, Policy changes, and a Reproductive Health Committee letter to parents was reviewed.
2. New High School Courses.
Item 19-013. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Meteorology and LINKS courses as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Second and Final Reading of Board Policy 5460.
Item 19-014. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the second and final reading of Policy 5460 – Graduation Requirements as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Kris Cole mentioned that High School Robotics has officially entered their build season.
Dave Hazekamp spoke about a recent high school tour he participated in with our TK students. He was impressed with how much progress has been made on the high school and also commented how much fun it was to be with some of our youngest students.
XIV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet February 11, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet February 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet February 13, 2019 at 5:45 p.m.
4. A Board Workshop is scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room to discuss District Reading Strategies and Goals.
XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
High School Principal, Lauren Chesney mentioned the upcoming “Cause Week” where proceeds will be collected to benefit Fruitport families dealing with major health concerns.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-015. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary
Ask Dr. Universe – Smelliest Fruit in the World
Dr. Universe: What is the most smelliest fruit in the world? -Tiana, 9
Dear Tiana,
Our world is full of fruits that have all kinds of delightful smells. Maybe you’ve smelled the sweetness of watermelon, pineapple, peach, papaya, or mango. But you might also be wondering about the most stinky fruit in the world.
When I got your question, I asked my friend Lydia Tymon, a plant scientist at Washington State University. The first stinky fruit she thought of was the durian, a large, round fruit that grows mostly in Southeast Asia. The fruit is about a foot wide with a greenish-brown husk that has lots of spikes on the outside.
Some people have compared the smell of a durian fruit to rotting onions or sewage. In some countries in Southeast Asia, there are even signs that say not to bring durians on buses and trains.
Earlier this year, a college in Australia even evacuated a library when someone reported the smell of dangerous chemicals or a gas leak. The culprit was just a durian fruit someone left behind.
Even though durian has an unusual smell, it’s sometimes used in recipes from Southeast Asia. When the fruit ripens up, it has a custardy texture. In small amounts, it can add just the right flavor to rice dishes and sweet treats like cakes, crepes and candies. In China, it’s even a popular pizza topping.
Pretty much all fruits will eventually rot and get smelly. Tymon studies how tiny living things like microorganisms can make plants sick. Yep, plants can get sick, just like us.
Some microorganisms also depend on different fruits to get the fuel they need to survive. But as they eat them, the fruits start to go bad, or spoil. When the microorganisms eat, they also start to produce gases which can smell pretty rotten.
Whether it’s the sweet smell of ripe fruit, the stench of a durian, or the stinky smell of a rotting fruit, we can trace all scents back to molecules. A molecule is a group of atoms, the building blocks that make up pretty much everything.
When atoms bond together, we get a molecule. When those molecules come in contact with the receptors in your nose, they send a message to the brain to help determine what exactly you are smelling. Some scientists can use what they know about atoms and molecules to create artificial fruity smells—like cherry or grape— in the lab.
The part of your brain that processes messages from smelly molecules is actually the same part responsible for memories. That’s why when we smell something, it can often bring up different memories and emotions.
I don’t know about you, but one of my most favorite smelliest smells might just be fruit baked into a pie. Do you have a favorite fruit smell? Have you ever smelled a durian or another kind of stinky fruit? Tell us about it sometime at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu.
Sincerely,
Dr. Universe