A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, March 11, 2019, in the township board room.

Members Present: Heidi Tice, Supervisor; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jeff Jacobs, Terry Knoll, Denise Winebarger
Members Absent: Andrea Anderson & Greg Hulka, excused

At 7:00pm, Heidi Tice opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer by Pastor Bob Davies.

Also Present: 3- residents; 0- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director of Public Utilities, Ron Langlois.

The motion by Denise Winebarger, supported by Heidi Tice, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of February 25, 2019 as presented, with the following addition:

It shall be noted that Jeff Jacobs requested the Supervisor to seek comparisons for the Non-union, Boards, and administrative wages spread sheet.

The motion by Denise Winebarger, supported by Terry Knoll, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Pastor Bob Davies discussed the relocation of Calvary Church into the former Bethel Baptist Church building across the street from Fruitport High School.
2. Brian Michelli shared that the Public Safety Departments will again be participating in the charity basketball event with No More Sidelines at Calvary Christian School on March 26th at 6:00pm; Central Dispatch’s request for a 911 surcharge has been updated with a 13 year sundown clause.
3. Ron Langlois shared that the Motion Dynamics expansion project is expected to be complete June 1st and a new lift station will be placed at the corner of Dangl and Mt Garfield.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

19-029 Business Registration review and discussion
The motion by Jeff Jacobs, seconded by Terry Knoll, was carried unanimously to TABLE this topic.

19-030 Planning Commission fee schedule revision
Terry Knoll moved, Jeff Jacobs seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution for land use fees with the requested changes.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

19-031 Annexation for City of Muskegon Development
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Denise Winebarger, was carried unanimously to approve Supervisor Tice’s request for Jeff Jacobs be included in future meetings with the City of Muskegon regarding the proposed annexation.

19-032 Second Reading: Zone Text Amendment Ordinance for Solar Energy Regulation
Jeff Jacobs moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the Solar Energy Regulation Ordinance as written. Said ordinance will outline the allowance of and regulations for solar energy production in particular zoning districts.

This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 806.

Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

NEW BUSINESS:

19-033 2019/2020 Budget Review
Budget discussion occurred. Regarding the Parks Department budget, the Board discussed beginning their budget at $120,000 for fiscal year 4/1/19 – 3/31/20 and potentially allowing them to carry unused monies from the previous year (determined after the audit).

19-034 Review of Marihuana Establishments Ordinance
Jeff Jacobs moved, Denise Winebarger seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to send the zoning text amendment ordinance through the Planning Commission.

Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

The regulatory ordinance will be put on the next agenda for a first reading.

19-035 Approval for Local Road Brine Program
The cost for the local roads will be $18,837.00 and the cost for additional roads (Cline, Wolf Lake, and Mt Garfield) will be $1,386.00.

The total cost for the program will be $20,223.00 for 2019.

Jeff Jacobs moved, Denise Winebarger seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to participate in the 2019 local road brine program with the Muskegon County Road Commission.

Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

19-036 Old Fashioned Days Agreement
Jeff Jacobs moved, Denise Winebarger seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the Fruitport Lions Old Fashioned Days agreement.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

19-037 Frontier Communications Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension
Jeff Jacobs moved, Denise Winebarger seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve a 5 (five) year unilateral Metro Act Permit with Frontier Communications. The purpose for the permit is for access to and on-going use of public rights-of-way within the Township of Fruitport for the purpose of providing telecommunication services to its customers.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

19-038 ACD (KEPS Technologies) Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension
Jeff Jacobs moved, Denise Winebarger seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve a 5 (five) year unilateral Metro Act Permit with ACD (KEPS Technologies). The purpose for the permit is for access to and on-going use of public rights-of-way within the Township of Fruitport for the purpose of providing telecommunication services to its customers.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

19-039 Payment of bills
Terry Knoll moved, Jeff Jacobs seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $25,070.52; Public Safety $33,066.00; Water $40,513.45; Sewer $19,862.13; T&A $1,295.00
Totaling: $119,807.10
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Jeff Jacobs, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK

HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR