Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, September 23, 2019, in the township board room.

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

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

Also Present: 2- residents; 0- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Attorney, Ron Bultje.

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of September 9, 2019 as presented.

The motion by Denise Winebarger, supported by Heidi Tice, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented with the following addition:

Item 8-B: Authorization for Kiwanis street corner sales.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Brian Michelli asks that residents lock their vehicles to discourage theft.
2. Steve Biesiada reported that hydrant flushing is underway.
3. Heidi Tice shared that the MTA meeting will be at Muskegon Charter Township next Monday.
4. Andrea Anderson shared that the County of Muskegon has reimbursed the Township $6,620.05 for costs associated with the August election.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

19-111 Police Special Assessment District- Police Cost Recovery Ordinance
Discussion of a potential cost recovery ordinance taking the place of the current special assessment continued. Recent changes to the law called for changes to the current special assessment, leaving some businesses with large, unwarranted increases in their assessment. Creating a Cost Recovery Ordinance for Police services would allow the Township to recover only costs for services used beyond an amount outlined in the ordinance. The Board requested that the attorney draft the ordinance that the Board will discuss at the last meeting in October.

19-112 Second Reading: 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code Ordinance
Andrea Anderson moved, Jeff Jacobs seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt Ordinance 811, the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code Ordinance. Said ordinance will allow for updates from the most current edition of the International Fire Code within Fruitport Township.
This constitutes the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 811.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: None

19-113 First Reading: Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance to prohibit recreational marihuana establishments
Denise Winebarger moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt Ordinance 812, the Zoning text amendment ordinance to prohibit recreational marihuana establishments within Fruitport Township.
This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 812.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: None

NEW BUSINESS:

19-114 Mt. Garfield road project
Heidi Tice shared information regarding a potential gravel upgrade project requested by residents on Mt. Garfield Rd. The estimated cost is $72,000; ½ of the road is in Sullivan Township; the Muskegon County Road Commission will pay 25% of the project; $27,000 will be the responsibility of the Fruitport Township residents on Mt. Garfield Rd. Fruitport Township is willing to act as the bank and special assess the residents involved. Fruitport Township will not be putting any monies from the General Fund toward the project.

19-115 Kiwanis street corner sales
The Kiwanis organization has requested permission to solicit on the corners of Sternberg/Dangl and Sheridan/Shettler for the next Fruitport home game, Friday and Saturday from 2pm-6pm.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously to allow Kiwanis to solicit during the requested times.

19-116 Payment of bills
Jeff Jacobs moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $12,262.14; Public Safety $24,906.53; Water $13,596.99; Sewer $1,967.87; street lights 15,031.11; Trust & Agency $639.00
Totaling: $68,403.64
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Jay Bolt, Village of Fruitport councilmember, shared Village happenings:
Sign updates in the Veteran’s park and Pomona Park
Parks & Rec master plan is being finalized
Land Use Ordinance approved
Zoning map proposed changes, to which he also expressed his gratitude for the assistance received from Jeff Jacobs and Mike Michelli on the project
Update Master Plan in the near future, expected to take 9-12 months to complete
The Village would like to discuss the future of the library building and playground with the Library Board
2020 Project plans include resurfacing 3rd Avenue and replacement of traffic signals
Working on a sidewalk and street improvement plans

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

The motion by Jeff Jacobs, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR